Inside the Chunxiang Tower,
Gong Xiaoyan was currently unable to fathom the intentions of the young man before her.
The spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from his body suggested he had only just stepped into the third stage of the Dao Path.
Coupled with his vigorous yet nascent life force, based on Gong Xiaoyan's years of experience, this was likely a youth not yet twenty years old.
However, to have reached the third stage of the Dao Path before the age of twenty was considered quite a talent in this Great Jin dynasty.
Yet, even so, as the person in charge of the Chunxiang Tower here, Gong Xiaoyan would not find anything novel, nor would she personally come to receive him.
But his request was too peculiar!
Chen Luo gazed at the seductive woman before him, adorned in a flowing red robe, her chest partially exposed, and her long legs peeking through. He offered a gentle smile and continued,
"What does楼主 Gong think of my proposal? This is a win-win situation for both of us!"
Upon hearing this, Gong Xiaoyan repeated with a strange expression,
"Young Master, are you sure you are not jesting with this humble one? In the sixty years I have presided over this establishment, I have never encountered someone with your demeanor, offering themselves to be auctioned!"
She had seen many sell themselves, for in this era, the weak faced countless hardships, and selling oneself to her establishment at least offered a chance at survival.
Yet, the man before her showed no trace of the desperation and helplessness of those who sold themselves out of necessity. In fact, the subtle aura emanating from him occasionally caused Gong Xiaoyan to pause.
Seeing Chen Luo's smile remain unchanged, Gong Xiaoyan's gaze sharpened as she pondered,
"Is this a disciple from some sect come to amuse me? But who in Great Jin, or even the surrounding great nations, is unaware of the foundation of our Chunxiang Tower?"
"Could it be some ignorant disciple from a small sect? It's not impossible, after all, besides his Dao Path third-stage spiritual energy fluctuations, his attire is all mortal garb."
"Although I haven't seen his true face, the youth's demeanor is indeed quite extraordinary. If his aptitude is also good, perhaps he can add considerable luster to this auction!"
"Hmph, regardless of whether he's here to amuse me! Since he has arrived! He won't be leaving!"
With this thought, Gong Xiaoyan's peach blossom eyes, resembling those of a seductive fox, suddenly brightened:
"Very well, since Young Master has such an idea, this humble one naturally has no reason to disagree."
"However, in business, credibility is paramount. We are both cultivators, so let us follow the rules and sign a Dao Contract!"
As she spoke, as if fearing Chen Luo might renege, Gong Xiaoyan casually gestured, and a contract paper shimmering with silver light flew out from her storage pouch:
"Here! Young Master, this is the purchase Dao Contract our Chunxiang Tower has prepared. You may examine it first, and if there are any terms you are not satisfied with, you can discuss them with us."
Chen Luo casually caught the descending silver paper and began to examine the text shimmering with spiritual energy.
[You have encountered an item from this world's cultivation system—Dao Contract]
[Dao Contract]
[Type]: Item
[Rarity]: Cherished
[Effect]: After both parties sign the contract, the implementation of the contract's terms will be supervised by the rules of spiritual energy. Violators of the contract will receive punishment from this world's spiritual energy rules!
[Creator]: Four Seasons Guild—Artifact Master—Lian San (Ascension Stage Fourth Tier)
[Special Note]: The severity of punishment from spiritual energy rules depends on the creator's skill level. With your strength, you can sign it with your eyes closed.
After a casual glance at the system's prompt, Chen Luo did not take the contract lightly.
After all, this was the product of a brand new path, and the creator was a so-called Ascended being, which could not help but pique Chen Luo's curiosity.
After a brief sensing, a hint of realization flashed in Chen Luo's eyes.
The so-called Ascension, according to the game's evaluation system, likely referred to a being who had entered the second tier.
This contract was likely mass-produced by the other party casually. The residual aura was somewhat vague, but judging by its strength, it did not seem to have reached the level of a second-tier lord.
Seeing Chen Luo holding the Dao Contract and frowning without speaking, Gong Xiaoyan thought he was dissatisfied with something and quickly said, "Young Master, this contract is just a template. If you have any requests, we can discuss them in detail."
"Moreover, after signing the Dao Contract, neither you nor I can violate it. This way, you can rest assured that the proceeds from your sale will be delivered to the person you wish!"
But to Gong Xiaoyan's surprise, Chen Luo, who had been frowning in thought, directly picked up a brush and signed his name upon hearing her words, without any intention of bargaining.
Looking at the contract Chen Luo handed over, Gong Xiaoyan was stunned for a moment, and then instinctively asked, "Young Master Chen Luo, your request is to have the auction proceeds given to yourself?!"
"I must remind you, once you are auctioned, you become the private property of the buyer, and everything about you belongs to the buyer!"
Chen Luo maintained his gentle smile and nodded slightly, "It's alright, I believe I will meet a good buyer."
Gong Xiaoyan rolled her eyes, suddenly feeling that her earlier assessment of this fool's good demeanor must have been due to a lack of sleep the previous night. This was simply a foolish idiot!
A good buyer?! They'll likely use you as a cultivation furnace! How good can that be? This kid must have cultivated himself into a stupor!
Never mind, it's not a loss to have one more cultivator as an auction item. I just don't know what his aptitude is.
Gong Xiaoyan casually signed her name on the Dao Contract. The moment both signatures were completed, the Dao Contract floated into the air and turned into ashes amidst a sudden burst of silver flame.
Simultaneously, the content of the contract appeared in both Chen Luo's and Gong Xiaoyan's minds.
Both of them now understood that if they intended to violate the contract's terms, they would incur heavenly punishment!
Seeing the contract completed, Gong Xiaoyan's polite demeanor shifted. The amiable, seductive head madam instantly became cold and aloof.
She slightly raised her chin and looked down at Chen Luo disdainfully, saying,
"The contract is complete. Young Master, you should obediently wait inside the tower. The auction will begin in three days."
"I hope Young Master can find a 'good master' that meets your expectations by then!"
With that, Gong Xiaoyan turned to leave. Since the contract was already signed, neither she nor he could violate it, and this little fool could only submit obediently.
But the next moment, Chen Luo's voice echoed behind the seductive楼主:
"Oh, right,楼主 Gong, I have a small request."
"I want to be the finale of the auction, and I hope楼主 Gong will use your connections to make the auction scale as large as possible!"
Upon hearing this, Gong Xiaoyan's heart was suddenly filled with displeasure.
The contract was already signed, and he still had demands? Did this fool think she was running a charity?
And to be the finale?! And to ask her to use her connections?! Did this fool think he was someone special?!
Her wide red robe billowed in the wind as Gong Xiaoyan turned around in anger, her pretty face filled with the chilling cold of deep winter.
But after turning, the scolding words she intended to utter could no longer be spoken.
She saw Chen Luo remove his mask and smile,
"This is not part of the contract, but I believe I have the qualifications, don't I?"