40: Slave trading

Thinking of this, Xiao Qingyuan felt a headache when he heard the words.

He also wanted to keep a low profile, but he couldn't.

No one knew that besides the five thousand Spirit Sealing Talismans he had drawn, he also had five hundred sets each of offensive and defensive Intermediate Five Elements Talismans.

The total number was also over five thousand.

This was the result of his deliberate practice to improve the success rate of high-quality items.

Currently, the one hundred sets of high-quality Talismans were for self-defense, and the remaining four thousand five hundred various genuine Talismans also needed to find an opportunity to be sold.

This was another huge sum of 4500 Low-Grade Spirit Stones!

Moreover, the three spiritual bodies at home had all cultivated to Heavenly Perfection.

The matter of cultivating the Nine Transformations of the Heavenly Demon could no longer be delayed.

He had to buy Yao Beast Materials as soon as possible.

Thinking of this, he fawningly stepped forward to pour tea for Xiao Tianheng. He chuckled and said, “Grandpa, your Grandson has grown up and has never been to the market.”

“Isn't it rumored that the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion is holding its annual auction as the New Year approaches?”

“Your Grandson also wants to take this opportunity to gain some experience.”

Xiao Tianheng immediately shook his head when he heard this.

“Qingyuan Grandson, it's not that Grandpa won't take you, but mainly because there are too many Talismans being sold this time. Fifteen hundred genuine Spirit Sealing Talismans, which can now sell for six Low-Grade Spirit Stones each and are in high demand.”

“Nine thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones would tempt even a first-rate Immortal Clan.”

“Grandpa is already being careful, how can I bring you along?”

“Hiss…” Xiao Qingyuan rubbed his gums when he heard this, thought for a moment, and then said, “Your Grandson also understands this principle, but I still have to go once to buy some Yao Beast Materials from the auction.”

Speaking of this, he gritted his teeth again and said, “To be honest, your Grandson has a Spell that requires several Yao Beast Materials to Cultivate, and your Grandson must go and choose them himself.”

“Furthermore, your Grandson also has some Talismans to sell. If I go with Grandpa, we can also look out for each other, can't we?”

As he spoke, he directly began to fully activate his spiritual eyes.

The next moment, a mysterious starlight in his pupils was exposed without reservation in the slightly dim secret room.

Xiao Tianheng was immediately startled when he saw this.

“Pupil Technique?”

“Natural?”

Xiao Qingyuan's expression stiffened when he heard this, and the words he had intended to attribute to his brother were swallowed back.

He didn't expect Xiao Tianheng to see through his direct lineage at a glance, so he could only nod helplessly.

“That explains it…”

After Xiao Tianheng's surprise, his eyes showed a look of understanding.

Then followed a long silence.

【Indeed, he is my descendant after all, having such a Bloodline is not uncommon】

【Pupil Technique Divine Ability, innate spiritual eyes, if only I had such talent back then...】

Xiao Tianheng's eyes showed a look of reminiscence, and with a complex expression, he called him over.

He carefully examined his eyes.

“Good! Child, you must remember, this is our family's biggest secret.”

Xiao Qingyuan was somewhat stunned when he heard this.

His eyes became a little suspicious.

【Grandpa's reaction, is it too calm?...Something's not right】

【It's extremely not right】

But he still didn't refute anything.

“Your Grandson understands.”

“Hmm!” Xiao Tianheng sighed when he heard this, but then changed the subject and said, “If what you say is true, then the matter of collecting Materials must be taken seriously.”

“We cannot deal with it perfunctorily.”

“Since that's the case, then there's no need to go to the auction at the market.”

“Grandpa will take you to Jiujiang Prefecture City; only at the auction there can you find what you need.”

Xiao Qingyuan's heart stirred when he heard this.

Jiujiang Prefecture.

It was named after the nine large rivers that ran through the prefecture, which were rich in spiritual fish.

The Lu Clan of Jiujiang Prefecture were hereditary marquises, a Foundation Establishment force as early as the restoration of the country.

The clan not only had a second-tier Spiritual Vein but also cultivated and bred Illusory Spirit Clams, famous for producing Shadow Pearls.

A unique form of beast taming.

It was a true Foundation Establishment force, a behemoth.

The auction at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion there was even more incomparable.

Hearing this, Xiao Qingyuan visibly became excited again.

“Yes! Your Grandson will obey Grandpa's instructions.”

...Before long, Xiao Qingyuan was carried by the old man in a gourd.

The two hurried along.

In just half a day, they had already left the Yang Valley area.

A Cultivator at the Qi Refining Stage - Late Phase was considered a master among Loose Cultivators.

But in the eyes of the Immortal Clan, he was somewhat insufficient.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the Xiao Clan Immortal Family was currently rising.

But that would be decades later.

Not to mention a first-rate Immortal Clan, even among second-rate Immortal Clans, they were merely at the bottom.

Theoretically, it wouldn't attract much attention.

However, caution prevents mistakes.

The grandfather and Grandson were as low-key as possible, not only wearing hoods.

Under their face coverings, they also wore disposable disguise masks.

After leaving the Yang Valley area, they started to take a detour, and after a large circle, they chose to ride horses.

So the two continued to wander for three more days before finally arriving at Jiujiang Prefecture City, covered in dust.

Even so, Xiao Qingyuan's heart was somewhat excited at this moment.

Standing under the city wall, which was as tall as a giant beast, Xiao Qingyuan discreetly scanned it with his peripheral vision.

The city walls of Jiujiang Prefecture were not only wide and thick, but looking out, one could not see their end.

There were many people coming and going.

They mingled in the crowd, like a drop of water merging into a school of fish.

After paying the entry fee for the city.

Xiao Tianheng prepared to head straight to the city market; he wanted to rent a stall.

They would spend a few days selling Talismans, and the two agreed to act separately.

However, Xiao Tianheng was still slightly worried.

“Grandson, have you remembered all the methods I taught you?”

Xiao Qingyuan nodded at the sound.

“Understood, be careful!”

“Hmm, if you encounter danger, crush the jade Talisman immediately.”

“Don't wait for the auction to end to leave. After buying your items, retreat directly. I'll wait for you on the small road thirty li east of the city.”

After saying this, Xiao Tianheng quietly left alone.

He quickly disappeared into the crowd.

Xiao Qingyuan, on the other hand, found an ordinary Mortal inn and rented a room.

When he came out again, he had transformed into a wealthy Young Master in his twenties.

He then rented a carriage at the stable.

Before long, he took a box of gold and headed straight to the slave market.

He found the human traffickers.

“Young Master, this is the largest horse market in the city. Whether you want to buy a residence or a skinny horse, they are all sold here.”

“It's quite reputable.”

“Horse market?”

The carriage stopped, and Xiao Qingyuan nodded upon hearing this.

Clearly, this wasn't about buying horses, but about buying people!

He tossed a piece of silver to the coachman with slight satisfaction.

He asked curiously, “What if I want to buy some ordinary maids?”

After all, he wanted to find a bargain, so he didn't care much about the “class” issue in the eyes of ordinary people.

The coachman happily took the silver; his thoughts were indeed correct.

This Young Master was clearly a generous person.

His expression became even more respectful: “Young Master is joking. Besides the children with straw in their hair, everyone respectable in the city is here.”

“But there are more goods here. As long as you are willing to pay, whatever you want, they have it here.”