"Appraiser?"
Zhang Xuan's eyebrows shot up in astonishment.
Recruiting physicians, poison masters, and even those with unique abilities was understandable, but appraisers … What could they possibly do?
While the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe didn't have a system for the Upper, Middle, and Lower Nine Paths occupations defined by the Mingshi Tang, and there were no corresponding guilds as well, there were still many who had inherited such abilities.
It was just that they weren't as meticulous as those on the Master Teacher Continent.
Appraisers were considered ordinary occupations in the Lower Nine Paths, and they were of no use in treating injuries. What was the point of recruiting such people?
Could there have been a mistake?
"That's right. I didn't believe it either, so I sent people to look into it several times before I was able to confirm it. Ever since Sovereign Chen Ling returned, he has been living in seclusion, but he has never recruited physicians. Instead, he has been recruiting appraisers! "
Liu Yang said.
"He's severely injured, but instead of seeking treatment from physicians, he's looking for appraisers … Could it be that he's trying to assess the value of his injuries?"
When something is out of the ordinary, there must be a demon.
Even Liu Yang couldn't help but think that it was inconceivable.
In that instant, the image of a few appraisers standing by the side and looking at Sovereign Chen Ling, who was lying on the bed, appeared in his mind.
"That's a good injury. It's worth at least eight hundred pinnacle spirit stones!"
"That's not all. Look at that injury, it was left behind by an Ancient Sage several dozen thousand years ago. There's a unique pattern on the wound, and it can't be sold for less than ten thousand pinnacle spirit stones …"
"He wants to buy it for just ten thousand pinnacle spirit stones? Dream on! Even the injuries of ordinary Ancient Sages are worth more than that, let alone this one … "
…
Why did it feel more and more ridiculous the more he thought about it?
"Regardless of what his motive is, I should head over to take a look …"
Shaking his head, Zhang Xuan tossed aside the random thoughts in his mind.
"Teacher, what do you intend to do?"
Liu Yang asked.
"Since he's recruiting appraisers, there should be a place for the appraisers, right? Bring me there! "
With Sovereign Chen Yong's death, Sovereign Chen Ling had become the number one expert of the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe. As long as he spread the news that his palace was recruiting appraisers, countless people would rush over.
Since that was the case, it was a good idea to head over to take a look and obtain an identity.
"There's indeed a place for the appraisers. I can bring you there …" Liu Yang nodded.
"There's no need for that. Your identity is a little sensitive at the moment, and many eyes are on you. It's safer for me to go alone," Zhang Xuan replied.
"Alright!" Liu Yang did not insist.
As the successor whom Sovereign Chen Yong valued the most, Zhang Xuan had long been targeted by Sovereign Chen Ling and Sovereign Chen Xing. If he were to bring another person along with him, he would be in deep trouble.
After leaving the quiet room, Zhang Xuan walked in the direction Liu Yang had told him to go.
This was a trading company that sold treasures. If one wanted to enter the Spirit Emperor's palace, they would first need to have real talent. There were countless treasures here, and it was the best place to take the test.
Disguising himself as an ordinary Otherworldly Demon, Zhang Xuan followed the crowd and entered the area.
The market was bustling with activity. While it paled in comparison to the market of humans, the treasures available were not too shabby either. There were all kinds of precious medicinal herbs, skeletons of saint beasts, and even Zhang Xuan was unable to name most of them.
"It's no wonder why so many people are willing to risk their lives here. These medicinal herbs are indeed superior to those on the Master Teacher Continent …"
Zhang Xuan nodded as he walked.
Naturally, the reason why Wu Kuang and the others had risked their lives to venture into the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe was not to play.
While the medicinal herbs here were far fewer in number than those on the Master Teacher Continent, under the assault of the blood moon and killing intent, their medicinal properties were far more potent.
Just like the vegetation that grew in the desert, it was far more resilient.
While these medicinal herbs might be valuable to others, they were nothing to Zhang Xuan. After taking a look around, he decided to head in the direction that Liu Yang had pointed out.
"If I say that this item is trash, then it is trash. Why? Are you doubting my judgment?"
Before he could get too far, he suddenly heard a displeased voice. Turning around, he saw an old man standing before a stall with his hands behind his back.
"Lord, this Greenleaf Yellow Grass was really something that I risked my life to obtain, and I even lost a hand because of it … I'm not lying at all!"
A middle-aged man exclaimed anxiously.
Turning his gaze over, Zhang Xuan saw that the middle-aged man's left hand had been severed.
"That's what any merchant would say! You can just exaggerate your background and exaggerate how pitiful your situation is … There's no need for you to flaunt your slight skill before me. "
Without the slightest change in his expression, the old man flung his sleeves and said, "The Greenleaf Yellow Grass is extremely similar to the Assertion Grass, but its price is much higher. This stalk of yours is clearly the Assertion Grass, yet you still dare to impersonate it … Do you think that I won't report this matter to the authorities right now and have you arrested for selling fake medicinal herbs?"
"I'm really not selling fake medicinal herbs …"
Hearing that the old man was going to arrest him, the cripple's face paled in fright.
"Alright, seeing that you've had a hard time as well, I'll buy this fake medicinal herb out of benevolence. Two Great Yong coins!"
After saying those words, the old man flicked his finger, and two coins rolled out.
Great Yong coins were the currency issued by Sovereign Chen Yong, and they had limited purchasing power. Ten of them were equivalent to buying a low-tier spirit stone, so two Great Yong coins was practically a free gift.
"Two coins … My Greenleaf Yellow Grass can be sold for at least two hundred thousand!"
The cripple exclaimed anxiously.
A real Greenleaf Yellow Grass could be sold for at least twenty Great Yong coins, and yet, the old man was only willing to give him two.
"What nonsense are you spouting? Our old master is an appraiser who has passed Sovereign Chen Ling's examination. If he says that your Assertion Grass is real, then it is. If you continue spouting nonsense, I'll flip your stall upside down, and no one will dare to say a word about it!"
Seeing that the cripple was going to continue spouting nonsense, the attendant behind the old man harrumphed coldly.
Appraisers were not a high-ranking occupation, but their words carried a lot of weight in the Master Teacher Guild.
If they were to say that what they were selling was real, then what they were selling was real. If they were to say that what they were selling was fake, then what they were selling was fake.
Due to the restrictions imposed by the Master Teacher Guild on the Master Teacher Continent, an appraiser could only afford to make three mistakes in their lifetime. However, there was no such restriction in the Master Teacher Guild.
"It seems like this fellow is trying to steal the Greenleaf Yellow Grass from the other party because he doesn't want to spend money …"
Zhang Xuan shook his head.
Even though he didn't know much about the medicinal herbs of the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe, as an appraiser, he was still able to discern the spirit and medicinal energy of medicinal herbs.
The medicinal herb that the other party was trying to steal was so potent that it was definitely worth more than two Great Yong coins.
Clearly, the other party knew this as well, so he intentionally used the Assertion Grass to fool the other party.
In truth, it was not uncommon for an appraiser to appraise an artifact as a fake in order to buy it at a low price and resell it at a high price in the end. Needless to say, this was a common occurrence in the Master Teacher Guild.
The crowd also understood the other party's intentions, but no one dared to say anything.
They were afraid that the other party would make a rash appraisal of their artifacts as well … and if so, they wouldn't be able to sell their artifacts anymore.
"Since that's the case, it just so happens that I'm lacking an identity.
Zhang Xuan had intended to head forward to take a look at the area where Sovereign Chen Ling was taking the appraiser examination to see if he could find an opportunity. However, upon seeing the other party, a smile appeared on his face, and he decided not to head forward.
In any case, it didn't matter who he looked for. Since the other party was bullying him so openly, there was no need for him to feel burdened.
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