Myriad Daos of the Heaven

Chapter 345: Chapter 343: Don’t Bring Trouble Upon Yourself

A woman’s heart is a needle at the bottom of the ocean, impossible to fathom!

Jiang Jichen couldn’t be bothered to guess.

’Hmph, I’ve navigated countless gardens of flowers and reached the Supreme Realm of having not a single petal cling to me. Am I supposed to be afraid of a little vixen like Qingya?’

He thought arrogantly, a light, carefree smile already on his face. "Since Miss Qingya commands it, how could I dare refuse? Hmm? If you see something you like, just buy it. This Young Master of the Pavilion doesn’t have much of anything... except for Spirit Stones!"

Jiang Jichen was full of confidence, having just earned over two million Seventh Grade Spirit Stones.

At that moment, he had the perfect look of a nouveau riche who treated Spirit Stones like dirt.

Qingya chuckled softly. "Then let’s go. Shopping with a generous, wealthy man like Young Master Lingchen is truly one of life’s great pleasures!"

As she spoke, Qingya had already taken the lead, hailing a Spiritual Vehicle headed for the Yunshui District and stepping aboard.

Jiang Jichen had his own reason for agreeing to go to the Yunshui District with Qingya. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have bothered with something as dull as accompanying her on a shopping trip.

He needed to visit the largest auction house in the Yunshui District to see if there was any news about Phoenix Blood.

He had learned that auction houses also frequently sold pieces of mysterious information, and the prices were often astonishing.

So, he might as well accompany Qingya.

Besides, he really did need to relax a bit.

These past few days had been nothing but testing pills for Body Refining or endless fighting. It was exhausting.

Cultivation required a balance of exertion and rest. One had to quiet their mind, slow their pace, and take in the different sights the world had to offer.

’Cultivate without regret, with the Great Dao hidden in your heart... one’s state of mind is very important!’

The Spiritual Vehicle sped along, flying past building after building, and soon arrived in the Yunshui Midtown District.

Although it wasn’t as bustling and lively as the Outer District, everyone who came here was either rich or noble—all of them extraordinary.

Furthermore, the goods sold in the Midtown District were anything but simple, and their prices were steep.

Shopping seemed to be in a woman’s nature. Qingya was like a little girl, excited and practically skipping with joy.

"Today, I’m going on a shopping spree!"

Walking through the bustling district, Qingya’s eyes sparkled as she raised a delicate fist and shouted with a charming air.

’Where was even a hint of her usual goddess-like demeanor?’

’But maybe... this is her true self?’

Jiang Jichen found her mood infectious, and his own spirits lifted.

His gaze swept over their surroundings.

Shops lined the streets, filled with a dazzling array of goods.

There were Spiritual Treasures, Miracle Pills, Ancient Swords and Sabers, Array Jade Talismans... everything one could possibly imagine.

Moreover, the Grade of these items was high, and their prices were astonishing—far beyond what an ordinary person could afford.

Just as Jiang Jichen was taking in the commercial street, a voice suddenly piped up, "My noble lady, if you want to buy the very best, you should go to the Yunshui Auction House. As it happens, there’s a grand auction there today!"

A portly, amiable-looking middle-aged man who was passing by seemed to have overheard Qingya and offered this piece of advice.

’The Yunshui Auction House?’

Jiang Jichen’s heart skipped a beat. He knew this was the largest auction house in all of Yunshui City—the very place he was planning to go.

"The man has a point! Let’s go bid on the best things. Let’s go!"

A moment ago, Jiang Jichen had just been casually following along.

This time, he was proactive.

Qingya, of course, had no objections.

She’d heard that bidding at a grand auction was a thrilling affair, and she wanted to see it for herself.

Following a map, the two of them easily found the Yunshui Auction House.

After all, the Yunshui Auction House was far too famous, and its building was colossal.

When they arrived, they were both taken aback.

A massive, castle-like building stood before them, bearing the three giant words: "Yunshui Auction House."

Crowds of people were streaming steadily toward the castle’s main hall.

Jiang Jichen and Qingya followed them.

But just then, Jiang Jichen suddenly sensed someone watching him. He paid it no mind.

After all, this was a public place. He figured those who were secretly watching him wouldn’t dare make a move here.

Therefore, Jiang Jichen wasn’t too concerned and followed Qingya into the main auction hall.

Not just anyone could enter the Yunshui Auction House; one’s identity had to be verified.

Jiang Jichen had done his research beforehand, so he tossed out a Cyan Nether Wood Token and was immediately escorted to a private room.

The auction house was divided into three levels: upper, middle, and lower.

The lower level was a public area where disciples from ordinary Noble Families and Sects could enter. It was massive, capable of holding over ten thousand people.

The middle level consisted of rows of private rooms. Only those with extraordinary status were qualified to enjoy such a private space—for example, the Young Masters of first-rate Noble Families.

As for the upper level, that was a place only the most distinguished personages could occupy. However, it was empty most of the time.

Jiang Jichen and Qingya were politely escorted to one of the middle-level private rooms.

The service was impeccable. The room was furnished with exquisite pastries, fresh Spirit Fruits, and other refreshments. The decor was also superb, creating a very comfortable atmosphere.

Just then, Jiang Jichen suddenly detected someone probing him with their Divine Thought!

What surprised Jiang Jichen even more was that in the private room of the person probing him, there was someone he never expected to see.

Little Haas—or rather, Guo Qishan!

’How could he be here? And with the person who’s spying on me?’

Jiang Jichen was puzzled, but he didn’t contact Little Haas.

The marvel of the Soul Planting Technique was that as long as Jiang Jichen didn’t actively open his Divine Thought to contact Little Haas, the latter would never discover his presence.

Even if Little Haas saw him now, he would only recognize him as Young Master Lingchen; he would be completely unable to sense that he was Jiang Jichen.

’It must be a coincidence,’ Jiang Jichen thought to himself.

The person spying on him seemed to think his Divine Thought was so subtle and profound that no one could sense its scan.

Against anyone else, that might have been true.

But Jiang Jichen possessed a Seven-Colored Divine Soul. How could he fail to detect the other party’s faint and hidden Divine Sense?

While he was lost in thought, the auction had already begun, and the bidding was in full swing.

"This next item is the Heart of the Ocean pendant, a healing-type, Water Element, Mid-Tier Earth Level Spiritual Artifact! It contains three charges of the Life Blessing Technique, cast by a Water Element Spirit Infant Realm Cultivator. But that is not what makes it famous. Its fame comes from its beauty! As deep as the azure sea, as brilliant as a blue moon, it will leave you infatuated, mesmerized, and utterly intoxicated! The starting bid is three thousand Seventh Grade Spirit Stones!"

The auctioneer was practically a bard, his words beautiful and moving.

The moment his voice fell, a wave of gasps and sighs rose from the female cultivators in the audience.

The sound of bids rose one after another in fierce competition, and the price quickly climbed to ten thousand Seventh Grade Spirit Stones.

Qingya’s eyes also shimmered as she stared at the beautiful Heart of the Ocean, but she didn’t make a bid.

She was tempted, but... the Spirit Stones weren’t hers to spend.

Even though Jiang Jichen had told her to buy whatever she wanted, when the moment actually came, she stuck to her principles.

Seemingly reading her mind, Jiang Jichen smiled faintly and called out, "Twenty thousand!"

The moment he spoke, the entire hall fell silent.

’Who was that aggressive? Jumping the bid straight to twenty thousand?’

All eyes involuntarily turned toward the private room from which the voice had come.

"Twenty thousand and one!"

But immediately after, a voice came from the private room next to Jiang Jichen’s.

Not only that, but the speaker continued, "This is an item my Young Master Shan has his eye on. I’d advise you not to make a mistake."