The Merchant Continent
As the name implied, this was a continent that mainly focused on commerce. In this continent, there were countless famous auction houses. Although this continent wasn't vast, its fame was resounding in the Great Thousand World.
The origin of its fame was due to the countless treasures that gathered here. Countless treasures that came from all directions were gathered here and circulated through the various auction houses. The slogan of the Merchant Continent was that as long as you possessed sufficient Sovereign Spiritual Liquid, you would be able to purchase anything that you wanted here.
The slogan was domineering, but one could see the foundation of the Merchant Continent from this.
In this continent that wasn't too vast, it was extremely complicated. There were innumerable forces of various sizes. Furthermore, the majority of the auction houses had a considerable background. Therefore, although there were countless treasures gathered here, there weren't many that dared to act recklessly here.
It was said that a few hundred years ago, there was once a big shot of a peak force that had his eyes on a Divine Artifact. But in the end, he failed in the auction and actually made a move to snatch it. Furthermore, he killed the manager of the auction house and his competitor for the Divine Artifact before he left with the treasure.
This matter shook the entire Merchant Continent and they immediately responded. In just ten-odd days, the peak force that the tycoon belonged to suffered from the encirclement of many powerful forces and suffered heavy casualties. Even the tycoon was heavily injured. In the end, he had no choice but to hand over the divine object in a miserable state. Furthermore, he even paid a huge sum of compensation before the matter could be settled.
After that.
No one dared to disregard the rules of the Merchant Continent and kill others in the auction house.
It was also because of the perfect rules of the Merchant Continent.
This was the reason why the reputation of the Merchant Continent grew in the Great Thousand World. Countless treasure seekers swarmed over in an attempt to find the treasures that they wanted.
And Mu Chen was also here.
He had obtained the news of the Void Great Solar Fruit and the Undying Divine Leaf.
Merchant City, the main city of the Merchant Continent. The scale of it could be considered as the most majestic city in the entire continent. This was also the centre of the entire continent.
When Mu Chen appeared outside Merchant City, he raised his head and looked at the majestic city that seemed as if it was forged by a god. A smear of shock uncontrollably surged on his face.
The city walls were thousands of feet high.
The surface of the dark city walls flickered with a cold luster. The city walls stretched out to the end of one's line of sight, but there was no sign of a corner.
On the city wall, a huge rune could be seen flickering. Terrifying Spiritual Energy ripples quietly rippled, causing people's hearts to palpitate.
In the sky above the city, a huge pillar of light soared into the sky and formed a light barrier that enveloped the city.
It encompassed the entire city within it.
The only way to enter the city was to pass through the city gates. Anyone who descended from the sky would activate the city's great formation, and they would be treated as invaders and attacked.
"What a terrifying formation."
Mu Chen looked at the huge light array above the city with a solemn expression. The light array was about ten thousand feet wide.
Countless rays of light flickered within, faintly forming an extremely complicated Spirit Formation.
"It's said that this is a Spiritual Array set up by a Spiritual Array Scholar. Even an Earth Sovereign would not be able to break through it in a short period of time." Jiu You smiled as he stood beside Mu Chen.
"Spiritual Array Scholar."
Mu Chen inwardly smacked his lips. That was a powerful existence that was comparable to an Earth Sovereign. This Merchant City was truly formidable to be able to invite such a figure to set up a defensive Spiritual Array for them.
"Let's go and enter the city. The two items that you want should be auctioned in the Merchant City today. However, I'm not sure if we can obtain them."
Nine Nether helplessly smiled. The Void Great Solar Fruit and Undying Divine Leaf were both extremely rare heavenly treasures. If one wanted to obtain them in an auction like this, they would definitely have to pay a considerable price. Furthermore, they might not even be able to succeed.
That's because those that came to the Merchant Continent to search for treasures were mostly people with extraordinary backgrounds.
Mu Chen nodded his head as he rubbed the Mustard Seed Bracelet on his wrist and gently sighed. Fortunately, he had gotten Jiu You to break the seal on the Spiritual Condensing Bowl that he had obtained from the Shattered Continent. Therefore, he had obtained a portion of Sovereign Spiritual Liquid from it. Generally speaking, it wasn't a small amount. However, he wasn't too confident if he could obtain the two treasures that he needed.
Regardless, it wasn't easy for him to obtain news of them. Therefore, he wouldn't give up so easily.
Mu Chen clenched his teeth. He had already obtained the cultivation method of the Great Solar Undying Body, so he didn't believe that he would be suffocated by the materials required to cultivate it!
Jiu You patted Mu Chen's shoulder as she strode into the city. Along the way, she attracted quite a bit of gazes. Her figure was tall and slender, her appearance was extremely beautiful. Furthermore, her narrow and long eyes were filled with untamable wildness when they were narrowed. Sometimes, this wildness would bring about a strong sense of conquest for men.
Sensing those blazing gazes, Jiu You slightly knitted her brows as she suddenly stretched her hand out to grab onto Mu Chen's arm and dragged him forward.
The soft and plump feeling coming from his arm caused Mu Chen to be stunned for a brief moment. Thereafter, he sensed some unkind gazes shooting over from the surroundings. Immediately, he helplessly flung his lips. He was being used again.
However, I'll just treat it as a benefit.
With such enviable luck, Mu Chen and Jiu You entered the exceptionally grand city. The moment they entered the city, Jiu You straightforwardly released her hand, not giving Mu Chen the slightest chance to take advantage of her.
"Heartless." Mu Chen bitterly said.
When Jiu You heard Mu Chen's words, her beautiful face was filled with a bright smile as she approached Mu Chen and teased, "You want to take advantage of this big sister?
Sure, when your strength surpasses me one day, you can even ask this big sister to warm your bed for you. However, you have to be careful if your petite body can withstand such a condition. "
Mu Chen rolled his eyes. This big sister was truly bold and unrestrained.
As he retreated in defeat, he began to sweep his gaze across the grand city.
The number of people in the city had reached a frightening level, and every street was filled with people.
Every street was exceptionally vast, yet it was filled with people.
On both sides of the street, there were all sorts of shops. Boundless Spiritual Energy was being emitted from them. Clearly, they weren't simple items.
This scene.
This caused Mu Chen to sigh. These were just ordinary shops, yet they were already so extraordinary. Mu Chen wondered how high the quality of the auction houses would be.
"Let's head to the auction house."
Mu Chen looked at Jiu You. At this moment, he couldn't wait to see the two Heavenly Treasures that he had been yearning for day and night.
"Okay."
Jiu You did not object to it. She lightly nodded her head and the two of them squeezed into the crowd.
They headed towards the center of the city.
Along the way, there was a dazzling array of shops. The boundless Spiritual Energy attracted Mu Chen's attention. Some of the treasures even made him feel a little tempted. If it wasn't for the fact that he had to preserve his strength for the two Heavenly Treasures, he might not be able to hold himself back and purchase them.
Their journey took a total of two hours.
And at this moment, far away.
He could already see a massive auction house that stood at the center of the city. It was the largest auction house in Merchant City.
Looking at the silhouette of the auction house from afar.
Mu Chen felt his heart heating up. Just when he was about to increase his pace, he suddenly heard a commotion from the side. Slightly turning his head, he saw a fatty that seemed to be the boss of a shop roaring with a flushed face, "You dare to mess around in Merchant City?
Little thing, are you tired of living? "
Standing before the fatty was a white-clothed youth with a fan in his hand. His face was as white as jade, making him look exceptionally handsome. He bitterly said, "What are you shouting for? Didn't I just eat a hundred-year-old Spiritual Fruit of yours?"
When his voice came out, it was exceptionally clear and melodious. Mu Chen was startled as he took another look at the youth. Indeed, he discovered that he was a fake. That slender figure and exquisite face made him look like a little beauty with an extremely spiritual aura.
"Then you should pay up!
That hundred-year-old Spiritual Fruit is worth 200 Sovereign Spiritual Liquids, pay up! "
The fatty's face was ashen as he roared. Just a moment ago, he saw that the fellow before him had an extraordinary bearing and thought that he was a Young Master of some sect. But who could have expected that when he took out the hundred-year-old Spiritual Fruit, that brat would eat it after taking a look at it!
The face of the white-clothed girl that was disguised as a man turned red as she said, "I-I forgot to bring the Sovereign Spiritual Liquid. I'll give it to you next time."
The surrounding people couldn't help twitching their mouths, even the fatty boss nearly fainted.
Mu Chen couldn't help smiling. This girl was truly cheerful.
"If you can't hand over the Sovereign Spiritual Liquid today, then don't even think about leaving. You must be tired of living to dare to behave so atrociously in Merchant City!" The fatty boss raged as he waved his hand. His guards charged out in an overbearing manner.
When the white-clothed girl saw this, her brows instantly raised as she said, "You dare?!
Do you believe that my father won't tear this place apart?! "
The boss laughed from the extreme anger. To dare to speak such words in Merchant City, this lass truly didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth.
However, just when he was about to get someone to make a move, Mu Chen, who had been watching from the crowd for a long time, threw out a jade bottle and said, "200 Sovereign Spiritual Liquids."
The boss was taken aback. He took the jade bottle and looked at it carefully. Then, a flattering smile appeared on his chubby face. Then, he stared fiercely at the aggrieved girl in white. "Consider yourself lucky!"
"Bastard!" The white-clothed girl stomped her feet in anger as she clenched her teeth. She had never suffered such an insult in her life.
Mu Chen smiled as he cast a glance at her. He had no intention of going up to talk to her as he turned around and left with Jiu You. He would help her, but his heart had softened. After all, this lass might not know how troublesome it would be if she caused trouble here.
"Hey!"
He and Jiu You had barely taken a few steps when a clear voice resounded from behind. The white-clothed girl had quickly caught up with them as she said with a slightly red face, "Erm, thank you."
Mu Chen shook his head as he smiled, "You're pretty daring to freeload in Merchant City."
"I left home in a hurry and forgot to bring it. Earlier, the hundred-year-old spiritual fruit smelled too fragrant and I couldn't help taking a bite." The white-clothed girl said in anger as she spoke. But as she finished speaking, she felt a little guilty.
"Hey, you've helped me once, so I won't owe you a favour. What's your name? I will definitely return the Sovereign Spiritual Liquids to you." The white-clothed girl looked at Mu Chen as she spoke.
Just when Mu Chen was about to refuse, he saw the serious gaze of the girl and smiled, "Mu Chen."
After that, he no longer spoke as he turned around and left.
The white-clothed girl waved her hand and said, "I'm Lin Jing."