MTLNOVEL Chapter 496: Hindrance
As Master Yunmiao's voice fell, the cultivators within the Heavenly Circle Pavilion gradually dispersed.
Inside the Heavenly Character No. 3 Private Room, Chu Zheng's originally calm eyes slightly narrowed, focusing on the Zhao Clan's private room.
"What is Immortal Jade?" Xue Qing turned back with some confusion.
This sudden intervention suffices to indicate that person's extraordinary identity.
The ownership of this Immortal Scripture no longer seems to be purely governed by bidding rules.
"Immortal Jade contains Immortal Qi and is a resource used by True Immortals for cultivation."
Chu Zheng explained briefly, a slight frown forming on his brow.
Immortal Jade, the hard currency of the Upper Realm, is not even used by Immortal Tribulation Cultivators, let alone with his current cultivation state.
With his current cultivation, something like Immortal Jade is completely unusable, as even a wisp of Immortal Qi could tear his physical body apart, and in this Lower Realm, Immortal Jade is too conspicuous, far less practical than pure Spirit Stones.
Moreover, ten thousand Immortal Jade seems abundant, but shouldn't be the ultimate price for the Mystic Sun True Understanding.
The Xu Family's sudden action undeniably places him in an extremely awkward position.
They truly are a bit of a hindrance.
......
......
Inside the Zhao Clan's Heavenly Universe Private Room.
The silence was so profound that a pin drop could be heard.
A group of young heirs from noble families looked at Xu Menghan, still seated in the main position with a calm demeanor, their eyes full of confusion.
"Meng Han, why have you suddenly taken an interest in this Cultivation Technique?"
Moreover, you used the Xu Family's name, such a grand gesture, which is completely contrary to Xu Menghan's usually restrained style.
Noticing the crowd's confusion, Xu Menghan did not rush to speak. He gave a slight smile, lifted his tea cup, softly blowing away the rising steam, and said slowly:
"Those with exceptional talents naturally possess a proud bone, preferring to be a head amongst chickens rather than a tail amongst phoenixes."
"To such individuals, ordinary favors and handouts only bring shame to their hearts and are counterproductive."
As he finished, everyone understood. This was the real intention hidden beneath, still aimed at the two children seen earlier.
"Those two, I have taken a liking to them. To win their genuine allegiance is my goal, so naturally, I must find a way to win their hearts."
Xu Menghan gave a light smile: "This Immortal Scripture serves as a meeting gift."
"Those two must also be present in this auction. Seeing Young Master Xu's display, they must be wholeheartedly impressed."
Zhao Qingchen complimented him, feeling a bit of admiration in his heart.
Just two children from the Lower Realm - how could they possibly resist such a recruitment?
Yun Tianji sat quietly to one side, expression calm, without the slightest ripple, but with turbulent undercurrents beneath his eyes.
......
......
Inside the Heavenly Character No. 3 Private Room.
Chu Zheng fell into contemplation, having already figured out a way to resolve the ten thousand Immortal Jade problem through a direct conversion to Spirit Stones at the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower.
As for the Xu Family, it's not necessary to bother with them for the time being.
At this moment, a Divine Sense transmission came respectfully and cautiously, penetrating the private room's light curtain restriction and entering the ears of the two people:
"Honorable guests, my apologies for the interruption."
It was Yuan Feng.
Chu Zheng raised his hand and opened the private room door.
Yuan Feng's figure appeared at the entrance. This Treasure Appraiser, who had already reached Sixth Order cultivation, now had an expression of unconcealed fatigue.
He took a deep breath, stepped in, and made a deep bow to Chu Zheng and Xue Qing, seated by the window, his posture even more lowered than ever before.
"Honored guests," Yuan Feng's voice carried a trace of barely noticeable dryness: "The auction has concluded, and the payment for the Mystic Sun True Understanding has been made to our Ten Thousand Treasures Tower, totaling... ten thousand Immortal Jade."
Even for someone like Yuan Feng, who has witnessed many grand scenes, his voice couldn't help trembling slightly.
This number is truly astronomical for the Lower Realm's Ten Thousand Treasures Tower!
Immortal Jade, the legendary resource of immortals, contains energy far purer than that of Spirit Stones in the Lower Realm, a value beyond comprehension!
"According to our Ten Thousand Treasures Tower's rules, we take a ten percent commission."
Yuan Feng continued, solemnly taking out a storage ring from his bosom and respectfully offering it to Chu Zheng:
"After deducting the commission, here are nine thousand Immortal Jade for your inspection."
Chu Zheng looked at the storage ring, did not reach out to take it, and calmly said: "I have one more request for you. Please help me exchange all these Immortal Jade for Top Quality Spiritual Stones within the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower."
Upon these words, Yuan Feng raised his head in slight surprise.
Nine thousand Immortal Jade to be exchanged entirely for... Top Quality Spiritual Stones?
But the astonishment lasted only a moment, as a gleam of ecstasy immediately flashed in Yuan Feng's eyes; this was like a heavenly gift.
In the Lower Realm, Immortal Jade is extremely rare, and rarity means value, far exceeding its innate worth.
"It's no trouble at all!"
Yuan Feng took a deep breath, cupped his hands and said: "Rest assured, please wait a moment while I make arrangements."
Time passed in waiting, the noise within the Heavenly Circle Pavilion gradually dissipated, and the starlight projection's glow dimmed a bit, signaling the final curtain call on this protracted auction.
Various top forces, whether satisfied, disappointed, or unclear, quietly exited under the guidance of Ten Thousand Treasures Tower attendants.
It was a full half-day later.
The private room door opened again, and Yuan Feng appeared once more.
"Thank you for waiting."
Yuan Feng's voice carried a hint of excitement:
"I have succeeded in carrying out your request!"
He presented the ring solemnly, his voice heavy:
"Nine thousand Immortal Jade, exchanged for Top Quality Spiritual Stones. Normally, the Upper Realm's exchange rate is one Immortal Jade for twenty thousand Top Quality Spiritual Stones, but now in the Lower Realm, with unanimous consent from the elders within the building, we've given you the best rate, one Immortal Jade exchanged for thirty thousand Top Quality Spiritual Stones."