Chapter 424: Auction, Jie Xiu makes trouble! (Two in one)
Hongye Valley Market.
Due to the Bihu Mountain Lu Family spreading word that the main item for this year’s auction would be a Foundation Establishment Pill, and continuously building anticipation, the foot traffic in Hongye Valley Market has surged in recent months, making it exceptionally lively.
Even many Loose Cultivators, knowing they had no chance at the Foundation Establishment Pill, still came to join the fun, hoping to stumble upon some luck.
“Another Foundation Establishment Old Ancestor, tsk tsk tsk, this auction is truly bustling.”
“I counted, and seven Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators have already arrived today.”
“This Spirit Boat, it looks like the Spirit Boat from Ziyun Ridge, doesn’t it? Didn’t someone just Breakthrough Foundation Establishment in Ziyun Ridge a while ago? Why are they also participating in this auction?”
“Who would ever have too many Foundation Establishment Pills?”
“This auction, I’m afraid, will require the Lu Family Old Ancestor Lu Changsheng of Bihu Mountain and his Dao Companion Lu Miaoge to personally oversee it, otherwise, it simply won’t be suppressed.”
Outside the Market, streaks of spiritual light flew past, accompanied by Spirit Boats, Magical Artifacts, and Flying Birds descending.
Many disciples from Bihu Mountain, Qingzhu Mountain, and Hundred Birds Lake, dressed in the enforcement robes of Hongye Valley Market, patrolled to maintain order.
If a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator descended, Lu Muping, who was resting in a nearby pavilion, would step out to personally greet them and invite them into the Market.
After all, this auction was too lively, an unprecedented grand occasion.
Facing such a situation, their three Families had to be extremely cautious.
If this auction were to be messed up and an accident occurred, not only would the reputation of Hongye Valley Market plummet, but the three Families would also be affected.
Just then, a Spirit Boat glowing with a clear blue light descended from the sky.
Leading it was a stunning figure with a high black hair bun, a face as clear and beautiful as snow, dressed in a plain white skirt, and a tall, graceful physique.
“Lu Miaoge, the Lady Monarch of Bihu Mountain Lu Family!”
“Lu Yuanzhong, the Old Ancestor of Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family!”
“Hmm, why is the Old Ancestor Lu Changsheng of Bihu Mountain Lu Family not here?”
Some Cultivators, seeing the figures on the Spirit Boat, immediately exclaimed, causing a small commotion.
After all, Lu Miaoge was now a well-known Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and many people recognized her.
As for Li Xingruo, few recognized her.
“Greetings, Old Ancestor!”
“Greetings, Lady Monarch!”
“Auntie!”
Several patrolling disciples, seeing this, immediately stepped forward to pay their respects.
These days, the patrols in Hongye Valley Market were very strict, and disciples from the three Families could be seen everywhere, inside and out.
“Hmm.”
Lu Miaoge nodded slightly, then looked at a woman of about twenty-seven or twenty-eight and asked, “Qingyan, where is Wangshu?”
“Auntie, Sister Wangshu has been in the Market these past few days.”
Lu Qingyan, dressed in a silver armor, with a beautiful face unadorned by makeup, giving her a valiant and spirited appearance, spoke.
“Has anything happened in the Market these days?”
Lu Miaoge continued to inquire.
“Occasionally a few petty thieves, but they have all been dealt with.”
Lu Qingyan spoke, giving the impression of someone efficient and capable.
Although Hongye Valley Market had Foundation Establishment Cultivators overseeing it, and even the Nine Nether Mastiff had been brought over.
There would still be some daring Robber Cultivators who would take risks and commit acts of robbery in the surrounding area.
In the past few months, they had received reports and had resolved countless Robber Cultivator incidents.
“Grandfather, Sixth Grandfather, Aunt, Qingxuan, Qingqi.”
At this moment, Lu Muping in the small pavilion saw Lu Miaoge and the others arrive and immediately stepped forward to greet them.
“Muping.”
Lu Yuanzhong and Lu Miaoge simply asked a few questions, then led the group into the Market.
“Hmm? Why is only Lu Miaoge here? Where is Lu Changsheng?”
“At such a time, Lu Changsheng actually didn’t come?”
“Could it be that Lu Changsheng disguised himself, deliberately trying to mislead us and lure us into action?”
“It’s also possible that Lu Changsheng is worried about unexpected events at White Tiger Mountain and Monkey Mountain, so he’s intentionally being mysterious and is currently at White Tiger Mountain.”
Inside the Market, several Cultivators, seeing Lu Miaoge and the others, whispered to each other after their backs disappeared, then quietly sent out messages.
“It’s truly lively.”
Lu Yuanding, supported by Lu Miaoge and Lu Qingxuan, looked at the bustling, unprecedentedly grand Market street, his aged face slightly flushed.
This scene, he had never even dared to imagine before.
“Grandfather, in the future, Hongye Valley Market will become increasingly prosperous and lively with our Family, becoming a Great Market.”
Lu Qingxuan felt his grandfather’s thin arm grip him slightly, and his still somewhat young and tender handsome face spoke earnestly.
“Good, Grandfather believes there will be such a day.”
Lu Yuanding’s hand trembled as he patted his grandson, nodding with a look of relief.
As they spoke, the group arrived at Hongye Peak.
Here, besides a few Immortal Caves for rent at the foot of the peak, the other Immortal Caves were all used by the Families themselves.
Lu Yuanding stood on the mountain peak, overlooking the prosperous scene of the Market, as if to engrave this image forever in his heart.
Beside him, Lu Qingxuan accompanied his grandfather.
However, Lu Yuanding’s energy was very low now, and after watching for a while, he had to return to his room to rest.
In a small courtyard.
Lu Wangshu was chatting with her mother, Xiao Xiyue.
Hearing the commotion outside, she immediately got up to check.
“Mother, Aunt Xingruo, you’re here, Qingxuan, Qi’er.”
Lu Wangshu, seeing Lu Miaoge and the others, immediately called out.
She had been raised by Lu Miaoge since she was young, so she was very close to Lu Miaoge and usually called her mother.
“Wangshu, you’ve worked hard these past few days.”
Lu Miaoge looked at the bright and flawless face of the young girl before her and spoke gently.
“It’s alright, hey, where’s my father?”
Lu Wangshu looked up, searching for her father Lu Changsheng’s figure.
After all, she had worked so hard these days, her father should properly reward his precious daughter.
“Your father has some matters at Lu, and can’t leave for now, so he didn’t come.”
Lu Miaoge ruffled her soft, silky hair, her demeanor as gentle as water.
“Hmph, Mother and I waited for him for so long, and he’s not coming after all.”
Lu Wangshu immediately let out a delicate huff when she heard this, her lips slightly pouting.
She had invited her mother Xiao Xiyue over this time, hoping that the Family could spend more time together, but her father actually didn’t come.
“It’s alright, Wangshu.”
At this moment, Xiao Xiyue, dressed in a moon-white skirt, with a cold face and graceful curves, like a Fairy from the Moon Palace, walked out of the small courtyard.
“Miaoge.”
Xiao Xiyue looked at Lu Miaoge and nodded slightly.
Because of Lu Changsheng and her daughter, her relationship with Lu Miaoge was quite good.
“Xiao Xiyue, Changsheng indeed has some matters and cannot leave for now.”
Lu Miaoge looked at the cold Fairy before her and explained for her husband.
“It’s alright.”
Xiao Xiyue’s face was cold and sacred, and she shook her head gently.
She knew that after Lu Changsheng’s Breakthrough to Core Formation, whether it was Cultivating Cultivation Techniques and Divine Abilities, or refining Magic Treasures, it all consumed a lot of time, so he couldn’t be as leisurely as he was in his early years.
The group entered the small courtyard to chat.
Li Xingruo was not familiar with Xiao Xiyue, and did not force herself into the conversation here, instead going to find her younger sister Li Xingyu and daughter Lu Qingli.
“Come on, Qingxuan, Qi’er, big sister will take you out for a stroll.”
Lu Wangshu, feeling a bit bored, said to her younger siblings beside her.
“Hehe, thank you, big sister.”
Lu Qingqi, hearing this, immediately happily linked her arm with Lu Wangshu and said.
She really liked this older sister.
After all, this older sister was very generous and open-handed; as long as she was obedient and well-behaved, the other party often bought her delicious food and fun things.
Lu Qingxuan quietly followed beside his two older sisters.
He only occasionally asked Lu Wangshu about Market matters and situations.
At the same time, many forces paying attention to Bihu Mountain’s situation secretly conspired and discussed amongst themselves.
“Lu Changsheng actually didn’t show up, only letting Lu Miaoge come alone?”
“The husband and wife Cultivate a dual Cultivation Technique; if they separate, their combat power will greatly decrease. Lu Changsheng would never do such a foolish thing. Could it be that he wants to use this method to intentionally lure people into action?”
“Should we take this opportunity to deal with Lu Miaoge?”
“Later, no matter who bids for the Foundation Establishment Pill, as soon as they leave the Market, we’ll make our move directly!”
“If their Bihu Mountain dares to let someone Breakthrough Foundation Establishment in Hongye Valley Market, we’ll directly destroy their Market Formation!”
“The Spirit Beast guarding White Tiger Mountain is now arranged in Hongye Valley Market. White Tiger Mountain currently has no Foundation Establishment Cultivator overseeing it, so we can take this opportunity to cause some damage.”
“Bihu Mountain has placed its main Puppet industry in White Tiger Mountain, so they definitely have precautions. Perhaps Lu Changsheng is lurking in White Tiger Mountain, so it’s safer to make a move on Monkey Mountain.”
“Although Monkey Mountain doesn’t openly have a Foundation Establishment Cultivator overseeing it, I suspect that, like White Tiger Mountain in earlier years, it has a hidden Foundation Establishment Cultivator.”
“Hmph, I don’t believe their Monkey Mountain also has a Lu Ping’an!”
These forces secretly conspired, preparing to seize this opportunity to strike at Bihu Mountain.
After all, the Bihu Mountain Lu Family’s rise was too strong now.
They had established a Chamber of Commerce and were holding such a large-scale auction.
Once the auction was successfully held, Bihu Mountain’s reputation would undoubtedly advance further.
At that time, their reputation would spread throughout Qingyun Territory, and even to the entire Jiang Country Cultivation World, attracting countless Loose Cultivators and small Family forces to bring the Foundation Establishment Pill Materials they had painstakingly collected to Bihu Mountain for refining Foundation Establishment Pills.
Under such circumstances, who could stop Bihu Mountain’s rise?
So, with an opportunity still present, they naturally wanted to suppress Bihu Mountain’s influence and prevent its smooth rise.
The next day, the auction officially began.
On the streets, countless Cultivators walked towards the auction venue.
“Good heavens, so many Foundation Establishment Old Ancestors.”
“Hiss, isn’t that person the famous Qi Refining Great Perfection expert among Loose Cultivators, Immortal Master Qianjue?”
“Isn’t this person from the Jinlong Ridge Jin Family? They actually came to participate in this auction too?”
“…”
The crowd discussed animatedly. Hong Yi, dressed in a purple brocade robe, his face already covered in wrinkles, arrived at the auction venue with his son Hong Xuanji.
“Time flies so fast.”
Hong Yi looked at the bustling venue before him, his expression filled with emotion.
As he gradually aged, he rarely left Ruyi County, and it had been almost ten years since he last visited Hongye Valley Market.
This time, hearing about the Foundation Establishment Pill, he thought of coming to join the fun and also to see Lu Changsheng.
Looking at the completely new and incredibly lively Hongye Valley Market before him, he felt both familiar and strange.
He still remembered when Hongye Valley Market was still being prepared, and he, through Lu Changsheng’s connections, spent one thousand eight hundred Spirit Stones to purchase a shop here.
However, with the prosperity of Hongye Valley Market, the price of this shop had more than quadrupled.
At the rate his Ruyi Marquis Manor earned money, it would take decades to earn the Spirit Stones equivalent to this shop.
At the entrance of the auction venue, a Lu Family disciple maintaining order saw Hong Yi and Hong Xuanji and immediately stepped forward politely, saying, “Greetings, Uncle Hong, greetings, Brother-in-law.”
“Yunfei.”
Hong Xuanji recognized this Lu Family disciple and exchanged a few simple pleasantries.
Then, the two were led to the VIP seats.
Originally, according to their status, it would be difficult for them to sit in the VIP seats.
But since Hong Yi was Lu Changsheng’s old friend, Lu Xingyang had reserved some seats early on.
“Xuanji, why didn’t Cai Zhen come?”
After Hong Yi sat down, he looked at the other seats and saw many Lu Family disciples, but not Lu Caizhen, and asked with some surprise.
He had thought earlier that his daughter-in-law was with other Lu Family disciples or had been assigned tasks.
“Father-in-law has other arrangements for Cai Zhen, so Cai Zhen has been quite busy these days.”
Hong Xuanji paused, then said in a low voice.
Although Lu Caizhen’s Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment had not been spread externally.
This wife of his had no schemes and often confided in him, so he vaguely had this suspicion, but dared not confirm it.
“Hmm, you two, husband and wife, should get along well in your daily lives.”
Hong Yi, hearing this, nodded slightly, then asked about some other matters concerning the Lu Family.
Upon hearing that there was still no news of Quanzhen, Hong Yi sighed.
He had thought very highly of Quanzhen in his early years.
He believed that even though Quanzhen had a Low Grade Spiritual Root, he could still achieve considerable accomplishments.
And afterwards, hearing that Quanzhen had displayed Late Stage Qi Refining strength when attacking White Tiger Mountain, he even believed that the other party could Breakthrough Foundation Establishment!
Unfortunately, Quanzhen had been out for so many years without any news.
Otherwise, if Quanzhen had Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, perhaps he could have helped his son.
“Alas.”
Hong Xuanji also sighed slightly when mentioning Quanzhen, wondering where his elder brother-in-law had gone.
When the other party left that year, he had bid farewell to him and Lu Caizhen, leaving some words for each of them.
But who knew that he would be gone for so many years without a single piece of news.
Time passed bit by bit.
After the entire venue was packed, a man and a woman came onto the auction stage.
“Welcome, all Seniors and Fellow Daoists, to Hongye Valley Market.”
“I am Lu Qingze of Bihu Mountain, honored to host this auction. I hope everyone can purchase their desired items.”
“During the auction process, it is forbidden to make threats, maliciously raise prices, or engage in other behaviors that disrupt order. Otherwise, your Cultivation will be abolished, and you will be expelled from the Market.”
The man and the young woman spoke a few opening remarks, introduced the auction rules, and then went straight to the point, introducing the auction items.
“The first item in this auction is the ‘Breakthrough Pill’.”
For this auction, besides the main Foundation Establishment Pill, Lu Changsheng also had his Family prepare some good Medicinal Pills, Talismans, and Heaven And Earth Treasures.
For example, many Heaven And Earth Treasures he had acquired from Immortal Master Bai Feng could be slowly sold through such auctions.
However, it was difficult to sell Advanced Heaven And Earth Treasures in Hongye Valley Market.
“One hundred Spirit Stones!”
“One hundred fifty Spirit Stones!”
“Two hundred Spirit Stones!”
As item after item was brought up, the auction proceeded in full swing.
Even though many people came for the main Foundation Establishment Pill, they still gained considerable profits from this auction.
The auction was very grand, lasting for three days.
There were also intermissions each day.
On the third day, the auction entered its final stage.
Today, the quality of items also became higher and higher, with bids easily reaching hundreds, thousands, or even nearly ten thousand.
“Distinguished guests, next, we present the final auction item of our Hongye Valley Market, this auction — the Foundation Establishment Pill!”
On the auction stage, Lu Qingze spoke with a somewhat impassioned voice.
As these words were uttered, the atmosphere in the entire venue seemed to solidify.
Countless people held their breath, staring intently at the auction stage.
A stunning woman, dressed in a pink and white skirt, with a beautiful, flawless, and serene demeanor, came onto the stage and handed over a porcelain bottle.
“Who is this woman? So beautiful!”
“Lu Wangshu, a daughter whom the Lu Family Old Ancestor Lu Changsheng dotes on greatly, and a Second-Order Talisman Master.”
“Second-Order Talisman Master? As expected of Lu Changsheng, who started his career with Talismans; his children actually already have Second-Order Talisman Masters.”
“Hiss, if I could marry this woman, wouldn’t I have hope for Foundation Establishment?”
“It seems that few of these Bihu Mountain Lu Family disciples are not good-looking.”
“You can always trust Old Ancestor Lu’s aesthetics.”
“Hmm? What Magical Artifact did this woman use to conceal her Cultivation? Could it be that this woman is not a Qi Refining Cultivator? Is she a Foundation Establishment Cultivator?”
As Lu Wangshu came onto the stage, many people immediately began to discuss, with no lack of admiration and awe in their expressions.
There were also several Foundation Establishment Old Ancestors who, upon seeing Lu Wangshu, suspected her of being a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
After all, precious Medicinal Pills like the Foundation Establishment Pill are generally not left in the hands of Qi Refining Cultivators to avoid risks and accidents.
“Thank you for your hard work, Wangshu Jie.”
Lu Qingze took the Foundation Establishment Pill with both hands, then opened it and introduced, “I don’t think I need to say much about the effects of the Foundation Establishment Pill.”
“It can coordinate the three Foundation Establishment stages, protect and strengthen the Meridians and Dantian of the Breakthrough Cultivator, greatly increasing the success rate and safety of Foundation Establishment.”
“However, this Foundation Establishment Pill has a slight flaw; it’s only a Low Grade Foundation Establishment Pill, only able to increase the Foundation Establishment success rate by ten percent.”
Lu Qingze’s voice was clear as he introduced.
“Low Grade Foundation Establishment Pill, increasing the rate by ten percent?”
Upon hearing this, some forces on the scene were pleasantly surprised, while others were disappointed.
After all, many people came expecting a genuine Foundation Establishment Pill.
However, some Loose Cultivators and small Family forces, upon hearing “Low Grade Foundation Establishment Pill,” immediately realized that the competition would be much smaller, and they would also have a chance.
“This Foundation Establishment Pill has a starting bid of five thousand Spirit Stones, with each increment not less than two hundred.”
Lu Qingze ignored the commotion below and said loudly.
Lu Wangshu remained gracefully on the stage, observing the surroundings to prevent any disturbances.
“Six thousand Spirit Stones!”
“Seven thousand Spirit Stones!”
“Seven thousand five hundred Spirit Stones!”
Even for a Low Grade Foundation Establishment Pill, the competition was fierce.
The price quickly rose to eight thousand Spirit Stones.
Many Loose Cultivators sighed upon seeing this situation.
They had a chance for a Low Grade Foundation Establishment Pill, but they didn’t expect the competition to still be so intense.
Many forces, seeing this price, hesitated for a moment before choosing to give up.
After all, this Foundation Establishment Pill not only had flaws as a Low Grade Foundation Establishment Pill, but there were also risks during the journey if they wanted to take it back.
“Ten thousand two hundred Spirit Stones!”
Ultimately, the price of this Low Grade Foundation Establishment Pill broke through ten thousand Spirit Stones.
Facing this price, other forces stopped bidding.
If it were a genuine Foundation Establishment Pill, they would be willing to pay a few thousand more.
But a Low Grade Foundation Establishment Pill ultimately had limited effectiveness and could very likely be a waste.
“Huang Family of Huangyang Ridge? It’s them.”
“I heard the Huang Family Old Ancestor was severely injured and now doesn’t have much lifespan left, no wonder they are willing to pay this price.”
“The Huang Family didn’t send any Foundation Establishment Cultivators, only two Qi Refining Cultivators. If they manage to bid for the Foundation Establishment Pill, they will likely face the risk of being robbed.”
Many Cultivators looked at the bidder and whispered among themselves.
Before long, a middle-aged man in a yellow cotton robe came to the auction venue, paid the Spirit Stones, and took the Foundation Establishment Pill.
“Lu Daoyou, may I ask if I can borrow an Immortal Cave in this Hongye Valley Market to Breakthrough Foundation Establishment?”
“Regardless of success or failure, my Huangyang Ridge will owe your Lu Family a favor, and I am willing to pay extra Spirit Stones.”
The middle-aged man cupped his hands and said.
He knew that it would be very dangerous to take the Foundation Establishment Pill back to attempt Foundation Establishment, so he wanted to Breakthrough directly in the Hongye Valley Market.
“Huang Daoyou, a large amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi is needed when Breakthrough Foundation Establishment. Our Hongye Valley Market’s current situation barely maintains the operation of the Grand Formation. If someone were to attempt Foundation Establishment, it would definitely affect the Market’s Grand Formation.”
“Moreover, it is a special period right now, and it is truly inconvenient.”
Upon hearing this, Lu Qingze immediately declined.
The Family had long instructed them not to allow anyone to attempt Foundation Establishment in the Market.
Because besides Robber Cultivators and Evil Cultivators, many forces are now watching Bihu Mountain and Hongye Valley Market.
Once such a situation occurs, some forces might disguise themselves as Robber Cultivators, take the opportunity to disrupt the Market, and cause a great disaster.
“Alas.”
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man sighed, somewhat disappointed.
However, he had already anticipated it.
The Spiritual Vein of Hongye Valley Market was not very large.
It was already almost enough to support the full operation of the Market’s Grand Formation.
How could it provide an Immortal Cave for others to attempt Foundation Establishment?
Once someone attempts Foundation Establishment and causes problems with the Grand Formation, leading to trouble, Bihu Mountain might not even be able to suppress it.
“Huang Daoyou can stay in the Market for now, notify the elders in your Family, or ask the escorts from Tianwei Escort Agency to escort you back.”
At this moment, Lu Qingze spoke to the middle-aged man.
As the organizers of the auction, they naturally did not want buyers to encounter misfortunes immediately after leaving Hongye Valley Market or on their way back.
This would greatly affect their reputation.
“Alright.”
The middle-aged man nodded, knowing that this was the only way, and prepared to notify the elders in his Family and contact the escorts.
However, looking at the lively venue, he still asked, somewhat unwillingly, “I am preparing to return to Huangyang Ridge. Are there any Seniors willing to escort me? My Huangyang Ridge is not only willing to pay Spirit Stones, but will also owe the Senior a favor afterward.”
However, no one responded.
Many Foundation Establishment forces here knew that Bihu Mountain was currently being watched by multiple forces.
Even False Core level forces were paying attention to this auction, hoping to mess it up.
Perhaps there were already Foundation Establishment Cultivators ambushing outside the room.
Therefore, earning these few Spirit Stones was not worth it.
Seeing that no one responded, the middle-aged man could only give up, asking someone to send a message to his Family to send people to pick him up.
As the auction concluded, the Cultivators in the venue quickly left.
Some Cultivators who had participated in the bidding and revealed their wealth immediately took this opportunity to disguise themselves and leave Hongye Valley Market.
“Wangshu, Qingze, Qingli, you’ve worked hard.”
At this moment, Lu Miaoge and Li Xingruo came backstage and spoke to Lu Wangshu and the other two.
“It’s alright, Qingze and Muping Biao Ge have been mainly busy these past few days.”
Lu Wangshu usually had a scholarly aura, gentle and elegant, like a well-educated person.
“Aunt, this is my duty.”
“This is my first time hosting such an auction, and I’m still a little nervous.”
Lu Qingze and Lu Qingli said with a smile.
After Lu Miaoge said a few words, she went to visit her father, Lu Yuanding.
The auction had lasted too long, and Lu Yuanding’s energy at that time simply couldn’t endure watching it all. He had returned to rest midway.
At this moment.
At the entrance of Hongye Valley Market.
Cultivators, one by one, rode Spirit Boats, Flying Swords, Magical Artifacts, and flying beasts, leaving the Market.
Then, not long after they left, suddenly, powerful Spiritual Pressure of Foundation Establishment Cultivators permeated the air.
They saw Cultivators wearing bamboo hats and black robes, concealing their faces, appear, and speak coldly to the Cultivators coming out of the Market: “Leave your money, and we will spare your lives!”
“Mercy!”
“Foundation Establishment Cultivators, it’s over, it’s over!”
“Senior, have mercy, I am willing to hand over my Storage Pouch!”
The Cultivators who had just left immediately changed their expressions upon seeing this, feeling somewhat breathless under the pressure of this Spiritual Pressure.
None of them had expected Foundation Establishment Cultivators to be waiting outside the Market, and there seemed to be five of them.
“This is a force intentionally targeting Hongye Valley Market!”
Someone immediately realized that the situation was not right.
After all, why would Robber Cultivators openly commit robbery outside the Market? They would at least be dozens of miles away.
“Roar!!!”
The Nine Nether Mastiff, entrenched in the Market, looked at the situation and roared fiercely, its voice Rolling and soul-stirring.
“This is the Guardian Spirit Beast of Bihu Mountain, how terrifying!”
“What kind of Spirit Beast is this? It looks so ferocious.”
Many Qi Refining Cultivators trembled as they saw the Nine Nether Mastiff.
Some Cultivators who had just released their Spirit Beast mounts immediately saw their mounts cower and tremble under the Nine Nether Mastiff’s aura, constantly shaking.
However, the five masked Robber Cultivators in the distance sneered at this scene and immediately attacked the surrounding Qi Refining Loose Cultivators.
“Bold Robber Cultivators, how dare you cause trouble in my Hongye Valley Market!”
At the Market entrance, Lu Qingyan and others, who were on patrol, heard the commotion, their pretty faces sinking as they shouted loudly.
They immediately activated the Market’s Grand Formation, prevented others from going out, and activated the Yin and Yang Communication Talisman.
However, the five masked Robber Cultivators in the distance sneered at this scene and immediately attacked the surrounding Qi Refining Loose Cultivators.
“Puff, puff, puff—”
Instantly, several Qi Refining Cultivators died in a pool of blood.
In front of Foundation Establishment Cultivators, Qi Refining Cultivators were no match unless they possessed powerful Magic Treasures.
“Damn it!”
Lu Qingyan watched this scene, her silver teeth clenched, her fists tightened, her face extremely ugly, knowing that the other party was demonstrating and deliberately provoking them.
Inside the Market, Lu Wangshu was talking with her mother, Xiao Xiyue.
Suddenly, she heard the roar of the Nine Nether Mastiff, lightly raised her fair hand, and looked at the Communication Talisman in her hand, which was flashing red light.
“Outside, it seems like Foundation Establishment Cultivators are fighting?”
Xiao Xiyue, seeing this, closed her eyes to sense, and immediately detected commotion and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Pressure outside the Market.
“As Xingyang said, someone would come to cause trouble!”
Upon hearing this, Lu Wangshu’s radiant and beautiful face instantly showed a hint of coldness.
They had long expected that this auction might be disrupted by other forces.
They just weren’t sure when these hidden forces would make their move.
“Mother, I’ll go take a look.”
Lu Wangshu immediately said.
These people attacking so close to the Market, their purpose was obvious.
They wanted to use this method to damage the reputation of Hongye Valley Market and indirectly suppress Bihu Mountain.
“Mother will go with you.”
Xiao Xiyue said softly.
Although she knew her daughter’s combat power was extraordinary.
If Lu Wangshu threw out all the Talismans Lu Changsheng had given her, even her mother might not be a match and would be in a frantic state.
But in this situation, she was still worried about Lu Wangshu going alone.
“Okay, then I’ll trouble Mother to help me guard the Formation later.”
Lu Wangshu smiled, also somewhat looking forward to showing off her skills.
Immediately, the two walked out of the small courtyard and flew towards the Market entrance.
Flying was prohibited inside the Market, but Foundation Establishment Cultivators were not affected.
“Wangshu.”
At this moment, Lu Muping and Lu Yuanzhong saw Lu Wangshu and Xiao Xiyue and immediately called out.
“Muping Biao Ge.”
Lu Wangshu frequently visited Hongye Valley Market, so she was quite familiar with Lu Muping.
“Wangshu’s appearance, how is it somewhat similar to this Fairy Xiyue…”
At this moment, Lu Muping looked at Lu Wangshu and Xiao Xiyue in front of him, and his heart suddenly skipped a beat, feeling that the two had a seventy to eighty percent resemblance in their eyebrows and contours.
Could it be…
Immediately, Lu Muping dared not think further.
He felt that this matter was too astonishing!
Lu Yuanzhong, however, seemed not to have noticed.
He had seen this Fairy Xiyue once many years ago in Bihu Mountain, and then seeing the adult Lu Wangshu, he had already had this speculation.
It was just that such a matter was too astonishing, and he would never bring it up, lest it spread and cause trouble for Lu Changsheng.
Xiao Xiyue noticed Lu Muping’s gaze, and her serene and sacred face and body were immediately covered with a layer of moonlight, making it difficult for anyone to clearly see her appearance for a moment.
A moment later, the four arrived at the entrance of Hongye Valley Market.
They immediately saw five Foundation Establishment Cultivators blocking the outside, attacking the departing Loose Cultivators.
“Wangshu Jie, Muping Biao Ge.”
Lu Qingyan and others immediately called out when they saw Lu Wangshu arrive.
Being blocked at the door like this and only being able to watch was truly frustrating.
If this matter were to spread, their own reputation and the Market’s reputation would be severely damaged.
“Damn it!”
Lu Wangshu’s pretty face turned cold upon seeing this scene, and she directly transformed into a streak of light and rushed out.
“Wangshu!”
“Wangshu Jie!”
Lu Muping and others immediately changed their expressions and exclaimed upon seeing this.
One must know, these were five Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
Moreover, among these five, two had extremely powerful Magical Power and Spiritual Pressure, likely being Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
With such strength, wouldn’t Lu Wangshu going there be seeking death?
“You all manage the Market Formation.”
Xiao Xiyue’s voice was clear and indifferent as she spoke to Lu Muping and Lu Yuanzhong, then immediately followed.
“This Lu Wangshu is indeed a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!”
“A Foundation Establishment Cultivator, yet another Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Bihu Mountain is truly well-hidden!”
“However, the little girl seems inexperienced in the world, actually so impulsive.”
“Hmm, who is that woman in white?”
At the Market entrance, some Cultivators who knew Lu Wangshu narrowed their eyes upon seeing this scene, growing even more wary of Bihu Mountain.
After all, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator appearing every now and then like this was simply startling.
“Hahahaha, where did this little girl come from? She’s practically seeking death!”
The five Foundation Establishment Cultivators who were committing robbery burst into laughter upon seeing Lu Wangshu.
One of them immediately conjured a small knife Spiritual Artifact and attacked Lu Wangshu.
“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”
Lu Wangshu’s radiant and flawless face was indifferent. From her pink and white sleeves, Talismans emerged in a continuous stream, coiling around her, their Qi intermingling like a Talisman-condensed armor, exuding a mysterious aura.
And Talismans flew in all directions, arrayed in the sky, seemingly forming some kind of Formation.
“Clang!”
The golden small knife Spiritual Artifact reached within one zhang of Lu Wangshu and was immediately blocked by an invisible barrier, clanging.
“This kind of method… Talisman Cultivator!”
“Hmm? This seems to be the famous unique skill of Bihu Mountain Lu Family Old Ancestor Lu Changsheng—Symbol Array!?”
“I didn’t expect this woman to actually inherit Lu Changsheng’s Talisman Dao Legacy!”
“Back then, Lu Changsheng had just Breakthrough Foundation Establishment not long ago, and he relied on the Symbol Array technique to suppress and kill the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Yu Family. No wonder this woman is so confident, daring to face five Foundation Establishment Cultivators alone.”
“Even if the Symbol Array is not simple, as long as there are enough Talismans, one can kill enemies beyond their level, but facing five Foundation Establishment Cultivators alone is too overconfident!”
“No, that woman in white behind her is not simple. Who is this woman? Lu Family Matriarch Lu Miaoge?”
At the Market entrance, everyone who saw this scene was filled with surprise and doubt.
Lu Yuanzhong’s expression was slightly dazed as he saw this scene.
He recalled forty years ago, when Lu Miaoge was attempting Foundation Establishment, and the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Yu Family attacked. Lu Changsheng suddenly stepped out, conjured the Symbol Array, and suppressed and killed the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators!
“This is… Symbol Array?”
“Absolutely cannot let her unleash the Symbol Array!”
“Disperse and attack!”
These five Foundation Establishment Robber Cultivators were well-prepared and had done their homework, knowing that they absolutely could not be trapped by the Symbol Array.
They immediately scattered, conjured Magical Artifacts, and cast spell techniques, attacking Lu Wangshu and Xiao Xiyue.
Xiao Xiyue looked at the five attacking individuals, her body covered in a layer of moonlight, not making a move.
She knew that her daughter’s cultivation and spell techniques had never been displayed publicly until now.
She hoped that one day, her daughter would make a name for herself in the Cultivation World.
And today, this was her daughter’s stage to show off her skills.
However, her expression remained vigilant; as soon as her daughter was in any danger, she would instantly make a move.