Chapter 686: 686 start
Qi Hong frowned, "It’s too smelly. I don’t like it."
At this time, Zheng He came over. He stood behind the three children, and only then did the female cultivator reluctantly leave.
"You three can go back, you’re not needed here anymore." This father and his three children always attracted the attention of women, but indeed, the Lao Mountain Sect had improper conduct.
Qi Yan pulled his younger brother and sister, glanced at their father, then turned and left.
It wasn’t until the night before the auction that the father and his three children finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Dad, are we going with the sect tomorrow?"
Tan Shaoting shook his head, "No, we have an admission ticket, so we won’t go with them."
This admission ticket was obtained from a Foundation Establishment cultivator who was chasing them. Tan Shaoting had already asked someone, and it was just an ordinary admission ticket, so there should be no trouble.
The main issue was that as a little cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Stage, having too many Spirit Stones would make him a target for resentment. Who knew what good things would be at the auction?
Although they’d heard there would be a Foundation Establishment Pill, a Golden Core Pill, and some rare Spirit Plants, most of the items had not been announced.
The three children were happy about this, for young ones are often very sensitive; the sect had two Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators who were extremely unfriendly to their father and them, always speaking in a sarcastic tone. Why go with them?
Everyone had breakfast together the next day.
"Junior Brother Tan, we’ll be departing soon," Zheng He said with a smile.
"Uncle Zheng, I won’t be joining. I’ve found an admission ticket, so I’ll be taking the three kids and going separately."
"Hehe, alright then, but please be cautious. Elder Lu will also be in a private room."
"We won’t disturb you. With an admission ticket, we can also see a lot."
Being with Golden Core cultivators from the Shushan Sect would feel very uncomfortable.
"Uncle Zheng, we will take our leave, then."
After they left, Zheng He also departed with another two Foundation Establishment cultivators, leaving only five Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators behind.
"They really have plenty of money; you can’t get an admission ticket for less than five hundred Spirit Stones."
"Indeed. Weren’t they loose cultivators before? How did they come by so many Spirit Stones?"
"They must have gotten something good in the secret realm."
Although the sect prohibits fighting among fellow members, if you settle things outside, who would know?
The three of them exchanged glances, each forming their own plans.
Tan Shaoting and his three children wandered outside, with only an hour to go before entrance time. By now, the auction venue was already crowded with many people. They lined up at the back, because the number of participants was overwhelming.
When the hour arrived, it was their turn, and they handed over their admission ticket.
"Would you like a private room? A ground-number private room is two hundred Spirit Stones."
"We’ll take one." Tan Shaoting handed over two hundred Spirit Stones and received a Jade Token. A female cultivator came over respectfully to lead the way.
Tan Shaoting thought, since Spirit Stones weren’t lacking, of course having a private room was preferable. It would also mean less disturbance for the children.
They entered the private room. Inside, there were Spirit Fruits and Spiritual Tea. The seats were also exceptionally comfortable.
"Daoist friend, this is the introduction to the auction items for this auction. If you have any questions, feel free to call for me; I will be outside the door."
Tan Shaoting just nodded, without speaking.
After the female cultivator exited, Tan Shaoting closed the Array, and at that point, the three children began to explore the place.
"Dad, when the auction starts, how should we place bids?"
"There are voice changers here. Don’t worry about anyone recognizing your voice."
Tan Shaoting had the three children eat the Spirit Fruits, while the father and children reviewed the introduction to the auction items.
All the listed auction items were good, but none that they truly needed. Even various urgently needed elixirs were not required by them.
The Heavenly and Earthly Treasures were not needed, but if the auction price was reasonable, they could consider it. Later, there was also a Thunder Storage Spirit Pearl, which they might bid on if the price were right, although there was only one.
Tan Shaoting thought that if there were five, it would be better, so that their family of five could each have one, possibly useful when they returned.
"Is there anything you three like?"
All three shook their heads. They already had plenty of good items in their storage rings, all matching their Spirit Roots. Therefore, the outside good things were nothing in their eyes.
"Hehe, there are also three mysterious auction items. Just wait and see if there are any surprises."
About half an hour later, when all the cultivators participating in the bidding should have arrived, it suddenly went dark outside, leaving only the stage illuminated.
A charming female cultivator took the stage. "Thank you all for coming to our Duobao Pavilion auction in Four-direction City.
Today, there will be unexpected surprises. Please stay tuned."
The three children sat on the side and watched. "Dad, there must be a lot of competition at the auction, right?"
"Definitely. After all, everyone’s needs are different, but The Heavenly and Earthly Treasures and elixirs are always needed."
"Dad, should we be collecting items?"
Tan Shaoting shook his head. "You three must remember, no matter what you do, don’t go too far. We are mere visitors here. If we were to collect in excess or cause damage, it would certainly bring constraints upon us.
We arrived here, but everything in my space is mundane, devoid of Spiritual Energy, so we were not affected.
However, I believe that if we return and bring back too many things imbued with Spiritual Energy, they won’t be preserved."
The three children listened to their father’s words and quickly checked their storage rings; inside, there were primarily Spirit Stones and Spirit Fruits.
"Dad, should we spend all these Spirit Stones before we leave?"
"I think that will be the case; after all, our world lacks Spiritual Energy, and things might get chaotic."
"We should use these Spirit Stones for cultivation over the next few years, but I believe, even with higher cultivation, back in our previous world, we would still face limitations."
"Dad, can Mom come here?" Qi Yan asked very seriously.
Tan Shaoting shook his head. "I don’t know. I think it’s unlikely we’ll all be able to come. If our family wants to be together, I believe it will be the four of us returning."
His wife’s luck was heaven-defying, making someone like her a chosen one among cultivators, and such a person wouldn’t be allowed to leave that level of existence.
But this was merely his speculation and not necessarily accurate.
"Does Qi Yan want our family to live here?"
"I think Mom would be happy living here. I really do like life here."
Tan Shaoting certainly understood. In their previous world, there would be many restrictions. It didn’t matter much to him. As long as he was with his wife, anywhere would be acceptable.