In the Huaixi County of the Great Ding Duchy, there was a place called the Nanlu Ruins.
According to the Zhang Family Ancestor's analysis, Zheng Qingchi's clansmen walked out of the Nanlu Ruins.
Li Wanji told Qin Hao that Ling Tianyu needed a sword herb to enchant the Great Void Divine Sword.
The sword herb also grew in the Nanlu Ruins!
Since the refined scholar was from the Great Ding Duchy, he was the perfect guide.
After all, Qin Hao only knew the general route and the exact location of the Nanlu Ruins. He would have to continue searching when he arrived.
"Just say it!" The refined scholar said calmly.
"I want a stalk of sword grass, the older the better. After the auction is over, can you be my guide and take me to the ruins of Southern Lu Mountain?" Qin Hao replied with a bleak look in his eyes.
He wondered if he would be able to survive after the auction.
"Hmm?" The two middle-aged men in green looked unhappy, their eyes cold.
How dare he ask the Crown Prince of the Great Ding Duchy to be his guide?
"It's a small matter, no problem!" The refined scholar agreed with a smile.
He liked the Frightening Soul Song very much. Although Qin Hao was a little arrogant, he was a reasonable person and gave him a good impression.
The two middle-aged men in green were stunned. The Crown Prince actually agreed?
The Crown Prince liked peace and quiet and did not like to interact with others. He rarely went out and only indulged in music.
He heard that the Guqin Maniac's music would appear in this auction, so he made a rare trip. Yet, he agreed to be a guide for a stranger?
They found it unbelievable that the Frightening Soul Song had such a high position in the Crown Prince's heart.
It must be because of this that he agreed to Qin Hao's request.
However, the white-haired martial artist was lucky to be accompanied by the Crown Prince of the Great Ding Duchy.
One could imagine how sensational and glorious the scene would be!
"Thank you!" Qin Hao cupped his fists and turned around.
Their actions did not attract anyone's attention. At this moment, the auction was in full swing. Everyone was crazily bidding for the treasures. Even Emperor Gu, who was closest to them, was so excited that he was blowing his beard and glaring at them. Who would keep their eyes on Qin Hao and Ning Chaofan?
In this short period of time, there were more than twenty big transactions on the auction floor.
Some people managed to bid for their favorite items, while others managed to sell their items for the ideal price.
Although there was constant friction between the various powers, with the Xuanyuan Clan clamoring for the Li Clan and the Blazing Sun Temple clashing with the Wuque Sword Sect.
However, their influence was not great. At most, they would quarrel a little. Even the top forces did not dare to fight.
In the following auction, Qin Hao participated in three more auctions. The first two were still targeted at Changhe Lo.
Changhe Lo didn't bring much money, but his appetite wasn't small. Almost all the treasures caught his eye, and he couldn't wait to buy them all one by one.
Unfortunately, the Spirit Beast Sect was too poor.
However, after the Soul-Shaking Song, an emperor-grade guqin and a string of beast bells appeared.
Qin Hao didn't decline. The price he shouted was much higher than Changhe Lo's. After successfully obtaining both items, Changhe Lo was so angry that he vomited blood in front of everyone.
Tang Xingchen really wanted to step forward, but Ning Chaofan wasn't someone to be trifled with either. Even though Tang Xingchen wanted to stand up for Changhe Lo, he couldn't. He felt extremely vexed.
This was especially true when Qin Hao made a move for the third time. He targeted the Herbal Pill Hall and inexplicably caused the Herbal Pill Hall to lose a lot of money.
In fact, the grades of those pills weren't high. They were meant for Yuan Monarch and Yuan Venerate martialists. The Herbal Pill Hall's methods were also good, as they were all high-grade pills.
They could only blame themselves for running into Dendi. Qin Hao's attainments in the Alchemy Dao were too strong and he didn't play by the rules. In the end, the Herbal Pill Hall had lost a lot of face in front of millions of people. The pills hadn't achieved the desired effect and had almost caused the auction to fail.
In the end, Sect Master Tang Doo apologized in front of everyone. He gritted his teeth and sold the pills at a low price. He didn't even earn back the cost of the ingredients. This was the Sect's most humiliating incident in several hundred years. This time, it had greatly affected the Herbal Pill Hall's reputation. It would be very difficult for them to do business in the future.
In fact, Qin Hao's actions were paving the way for Dan Ge's rise!
How could Duanmu Qinghui not understand? There was no problem with the Herbal Pill Hall's pills. It was Qin Hao's testing method that had deceived everyone and reduced the medicinal efficacy of the pills. Even Tang Doo hadn't been able to see any clues.
Duanmu Qinghui also took a while to figure out the reason, but he wouldn't say it. After all, he and Qin Hao had a very friendly relationship.
Herbal Pill Hall's Tang Doo?
He didn't have any friendship.
"Big Brother, I'll give this guqin to you!" Qin Hao handed the emperor level guqin to the refined scholar.
The refined scholar didn't refuse. When the guqin was auctioned, he was also moved.
However, Qin Hao was faster and saved him a lot of effort.
"How much did you buy it for? I won't let you suffer a loss!"
The refined scholar said gently. He took the guqin and ordered the imperial servant beside him to give the earth crystals to Qin Hao.
After a while, Qin Hao and the refined scholar chatted more and more happily. Both of them weren't mediocre people and got along quite well.
"Big Brother, His Highness the Crown Prince seems to be quite friendly with this white-haired junior!" A middle-aged man with a sharp face secretly transmitted to the refined scholar.
"Mm, it's been a long time since I've seen His Highness so happy!" another middle-aged man in blue replied.
"Why don't we bring this person back to the duchy and let him be His Highness's page boy to relieve His Highness' boredom?" the middle-aged man with a sharp face continued.
"After the auction ends, I'll test this child's talent.
If he passes, there's no harm in bringing him back! "the older middle-aged man said.
The middle-aged man with a sharp face nodded.
As the two conversed secretly, Qin Hao didn't know that he had already caught the attention of the Great Ding Imperial Family.
"Everyone, I believe that everyone has benefited greatly from the auction.
However, I'm sure everyone knows that the final treasure of this year's auction is the Saint Soul Pill brought by Western Liang's Dan Ge.
Although this pill's grade isn't high, it has epoch-making significance and is enough to change the entire continent.
This pill ignores a martial artist's talent and aptitude. There's no need to refine it. It can be upgraded in one second with a 100% success rate. There's no pain, no struggle. If an ordinary farmer eats one, he can instantly become a Saint Realm martial artist. It can be called a divine pill! "
Above the auction stage, Li Baitong's voice was like a stream flowing through the hearts of millions of people.
At this moment, even the top appraiser couldn't hide the shock in his eyes.
The Saint Soul Pill was worthy of the title of "divine pill"!
"Is it finally time?" Qin Hao's lips slowly curled into a smile.
Next up would be the auction of the two ancient beasts Huang and Ah Hei and the Saint Soul Pill.
After that, it would be time to save Xiao Han!
Looking at the seven pavilions behind the auction stage, they were like seven ancient gods of war. They were tall and mighty, and people could only look up to them.
The Three Emperors and Four Sects were the absolute representatives of the Southern Region's strength. Rescuing Xiao Han from under their noses would definitely cause a sensation in the entire Southern Region.
Faintly, Qin Hao was trembling with excitement.
"Teacher, don't worry. My eldest brother said that once it's confirmed that Master's wife is in the hands of the Xuanyuan Family, the entire Royal Family will help you. My father will also support you!" Ning Chaofan said softly. Even he knew that the auction was about to end.
Qin Hao smiled calmly.
The entire Royal Family of Ning Wu would help him?
It was possible to trick Ning Chaofan, but to trick Dendi?
Ning Hongxuan was still too inexperienced.
Of course, City Lord Ning was sincere in wanting to help. Everyone present knew how much he loved Ning Chaofan.
However, City Lord Ning couldn't represent the Royal Family of Ning Wu. He wanted to help, but he couldn't.
"Ning Chaofan, since we've known each other for a long time, I'll give you a treasure. Give me your hand!" Qin Hao said.
He looked at Ning Chaofan seriously.
This disciple of the Royal Family's side branch was arrogant in the Coiling Dragon Wonder. He had given Qin Hao a terrible impression. He had even made Qin Hao want to kill him.
However, Ning Chaofan had sacrificed himself to save Que 'er in the Mystic Realm. He had followed Qin Hao all the way here, and he no longer had the airs of a young master. Qin Hao also saw this in his heart.
Just as he said, he was sincere in becoming a disciple.
However, their relationship as master and disciple had ended here!
It wasn't that Qin Hao was cruel, but that the world was cruel!