Luxia Town was relatively wealthy because there were two large black gold mines and black iron mines here. Black gold and black iron were both medium grade refining resources.
There were two major cultivator clans in Luxia Town. One was the Lin Clan and the other was the Chen Clan. Both clans were backed by major cultivator sects and had one or two Golden Immortal Patriarchs in their clans. As for cultivators below the Golden Immortal Realm, there were even more cultivators below it.
Due to various reasons, the black gold mine and the black iron mine were owned by the Lin Family and the Chen Family. However, each family was responsible for the two mines for a month. For example, the black gold mine was managed by the Lin Family and the black iron mine by the Chen Family. Next month, the Chen Family would manage the black gold mine and the Lin Family would manage the black iron mine.
Gu Zheng wanted to know more about the local customs. In fact, he wanted to know more about the power of the cultivators. This was the best thing to know in a strange place.
After listening to Old Huang and the young man's narration, Gu Zheng opened his mouth again and said, "I heard the two of you talking about the auction earlier. What is this auction all about?"
Gu Zheng also found it interesting. He had just attended an auction in the Cool Breeze Temple. He didn't expect to see another auction in Luxia Town. However, according to the Device Spirit, auctions were very common in the Untainted Land. After all, some people wanted to sell resources and some people wanted to buy resources. Therefore, auctions were born.
"Our Luxia Town's auction is held once a year. The Lin and Chen families take turns hosting it. In the beginning, the auction was only for the items produced from Black Gold Ore and Mystic Iron Ore. Later on, as the scale of the auction grew, more and more items were added. Now, there are medicinal pills, immortal herbs, Immortal artefacts and so on," Lao Huang said.
Black gold mine and black iron mine had different qualities. The value of good black gold mine and black iron mine was higher than that of good ingredients. Moreover, there were five or six kinds of associated minerals in black iron mine and black gold mine. The value of these associated minerals was almost all higher than that of the black gold mine and black iron mine.
"Do I need to be qualified to participate in this auction?" Gu Zheng asked.
"Of course, only cultivators can participate in this kind of auction. Mortals like us can only join in the fun."
The pot of Red Cloud Wine had already been finished. The young man who spoke with a bit of a lisp had long since regarded Gu Zheng as an ordinary person. After all, in the eyes of mortals like them, cultivators were unreachable existences. Even if they needed to ask questions, there was no need to invite them to drink.
"Hehe, let me tell you!"
Old Huang was tongue-tied at this moment. He smiled mysteriously at Gu Zheng and said, "Two years ago, when the Chen family held an auction, something interesting happened. Many people fought over a treasure, and that treasure was sold at a very high price. But when the Chen family brought the treasure to the buyer to collect the money, they found that the buyer was no longer there, as if he had evaporated. This matter really made people laugh for a long time after dinner. Everyone in town said that the Chen family had been played by a shifty-eyed old man."
Under normal circumstances, such a thing wouldn't happen at an auction. But once it happened, the organizer would definitely lose face. There was no doubt that they had been fooled.
"Hehe, let me tell you …"
Huang wanted to tell Gu Zheng something again, but the young man beside him gently touched him with his arm. He looked behind him and was so scared that his face turned green. He saw a fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl in red standing behind him, looking at him with a fake smile.
"Say it! Why don't you continue? You have guts! How dare you gossip about my Chen Family? "
After the girl finished speaking, she threw a handkerchief. The handkerchief grew in the wind and wrapped Huang into a cocoon, shrinking rapidly.
"Ah …"
Huang, who was wrapped in the fairy artifact, screamed.
"Miss Seventeenth, please spare my life!" Huang said weakly.
"Spare you? If I spare you, won't anyone dare to talk nonsense? So you'd better die! "
A ruthless light flashed in the girl's eyes. She wanted to make the fairy artifact tighten again.
However, the fairy artifact didn't tighten as she wished. On the contrary, it loosened uncontrollably. The girl's cold eyes flashed and she turned her head to look at Gu Zheng, who was still tasting the Egg-Fried Rice.
"How dare you!"
"I haven't settled the score with you yet. How dare you meddle in this old man's business?"
The girl wasn't alone. There were two late Divine Transformation Realm cultivators beside her. At this moment, the two cultivators also felt the fluctuation of immortal energy. They scolded Gu Zheng one after another.
"Because he said it to me, it's naturally related to me. The punishment has been given. I hope this matter will end here."
Gu Zheng finished the last grain of rice in the bowl. He put down the bowl and chopsticks, looked at the three frowning people and said, "The Egg-Fried Rice in this Wafting Fragrance Restaurant is not bad. If you three want to eat, I can treat you."
"I'll eat you …"
The yellow-haired cultivator wanted to scold Gu Zheng, but he couldn't say anything because a drumstick was stuffed in his mouth.
"If you want to eat, then say it. It's not like I won't give it to you. Why are you so anxious?"
Under the widened eyes of the onlookers, the yellow-haired cultivator with a drumstick stuffed in his mouth was pressed down on the table by Gu Zheng like a puppet.
"Eat, it's delicious, right?"
Gu Zheng's expression was calm. He pressed down on the drumstick and stuffed it into the yellow-haired cultivator's mouth.
The drumstick wasn't chewed at all. It was stuffed into the yellow-haired cultivator's mouth by Gu Zheng just like that. The yellow-haired cultivator's eyes widened and his neck swelled up because of the drumstick.
"I'm a very easy person to talk to, but the premise is that you don't provoke me!"
Gu Zheng's voice was still calm. The yellow-haired cultivator he released also regained his ability to move. He supported himself on the table and pulled out the drumstick from his mouth.
"You …"
The red-clothed girl was like a newborn calf that was not afraid of a tiger. She opened her mouth and wanted to say something to Gu Zheng, but she was stopped by the white-haired cultivator beside her.
"Senior, don't you think you've gone too far?"
To be able to make a Soul Formation cultivator unable to fight back, the other party's realm was naturally much higher than theirs. If they weren't paid by the Chen family, the white-haired cultivator wouldn't have dared to talk to Gu Zheng like that after such a thing happened. But at the same time, since he was paid by the Chen family, his backer was naturally the Chen family.
"Too far? Don't you think you've gone too far? "
Gu Zheng smiled coldly and then said, "Let's forget about this matter. Don't make trouble for them in the future! If you don't let go of this matter, then I won't let go of this matter either! Also, let me tell you, I live in the Ethereal Inn. My surname is Bai. If you have any problems, just come to me! "
As soon as Gu Zheng finished speaking, he went to the unconscious Old Huang and stuffed a healing elixir into his mouth.
"Okay, since you've left your surname, we'll meet again someday!"
Before leaving, the white-haired cultivator said something that could save some face in fear. He was really afraid that Gu Zheng wouldn't let them leave because of this. Fortunately, Gu Zheng just smiled indifferently and let them leave.
"You two are too cowardly, aren't you?"
It wasn't until they were far away that the red-clothed girl complained, and Gu Zheng heard what she said clearly.
"Oh my god!"
The white-haired cultivator hurriedly said, and then sent a message through Divine Thought.
Although he didn't hear what the white-haired old man said through Divine Thought, Gu Zheng could guess that the white-haired old man was telling the red-clothed girl how terrifying he was.
At the same time.
Old Chen, who was seriously injured and unconscious, woke up. "Immortal, you have to save us!"
Unlike the young man who had been scared out of his wits, Old Chen immediately knelt down to Gu Zheng when he woke up.
"Don't worry, since this matter has something to do with me, I won't leave you alone!"
Gu Zheng gently lifted Old Huang, who was about to kneel, up.
With Divine Thought circulating on his fingertips, Gu Zheng drew a restriction on Old Chen and the young man. If the Chen family made trouble for them, Gu Zheng would know immediately. Moreover, Gu Zheng also felt that the Chen family, as an overlord, would not let this matter go so easily! In that case, when they came to find him, he would solve the problem together.
In the end, Gu Zheng gave the young man and Old Huang some silver and told them to go back and live their lives in peace. If anything happened, they could go to the Ethereal Inn to find him in a short time.
After Old Chen and the young man left, Gu Zheng didn't stay in the Fragrance Inn for long. When he left, all the diners sent him off with their eyes. Although these diners avoided Gu Zheng's gaze, Gu Zheng also understood that most of them thought that it was only a matter of time before they got into trouble with the Chen family.
After leaving the Fragrance Inn, Gu Zheng returned to the Ethereal Inn to cultivate in seclusion.
At the same time.
In the hall of the Chen family, a middle-aged man with a fair complexion had finished listening to the red-clothed girl's story.
"Is what Ling 'er said the whole story?"
The middle-aged man looked at the two cultivators who followed Ling 'er.
"Third Uncle, don't you trust me?"
Chen Ling looked at the middle-aged man, Chen Shucheng, aggrieved.
"You're the little overlord of Luxia Town. It's new that someone dares to bully you. Of course I have to know the details!"
Chen Shucheng pinched Chen Ling's nose affectionately.
The Chen family was a cultivator family. Chen Shucheng's cultivation was at the middle stage of the Soul Formation realm. According to the Chen family's rules, once one's cultivation reached the Void Return realm, he would resign from his position in the secular world and concentrate on cultivating on the mountain top of the Chen family. Therefore, the current head of the Chen family was Chen Shucheng. As for those cultivators with higher cultivation, they had already resigned from their positions in the secular world and wouldn't easily leave the mountain unless there was a big matter.
Chen Shucheng had three brothers. Chen Ling was his eldest brother's youngest daughter and was ranked seventeenth among the three brothers' daughters. She was usually the most spoiled.
There were two reasons why Chen Ling was favored. First, her talent was good. At the age of fifteen, she was already at the early stage of the Qi Transformation realm. Second, more important was that when Chen Ling was less than a year old, Chen Shucheng's eldest brother went out to do something for the Chen family's ancestor and met with an accident. Because of this, the Chen family's ancestor doted on Chen Ling very much.
In a family, when the pillar of the family doted on someone the most, it would be strange if she wasn't doted on! Her talent was good and she was doted on by everyone. Chen Ling was very arrogant and domineering. She was also known as the little tyrant in Luxia Town.
"Master, Miss Ling 'er is telling the truth," the white-haired cultivator replied.
"To be able to control Tian Chun so easily, this man surnamed Bai's cultivation should be at least at the middle stage of the Void Return realm. It's a pity that you didn't have the guts to attack him and couldn't see his true cultivation!"
Chen Shucheng's mocking gaze swept across the white-haired old man and Tian Chun's faces. Their expressions changed, but they didn't dare to say anything.
"Ling 'er, what happened? Why did I hear from the servants that you were bullied? "
A rough voice sounded, and a middle-aged man with a rough appearance rushed into the hall.
"Second Uncle!"
Chen Ling's eyes reddened. She immediately told her Second Uncle, Chen Tiecheng, what happened.
"Bastard, I really scared his dog eyes. How dare he bully our Chen family!"
Chen Tiecheng flew into a rage. He smashed the chair's armrest with a punch.
"Second Brother!"
Chen Wencheng shouted reproachfully.
"Alright, stop lecturing me. Just tell me what to do about this matter!"
Before Chen Wencheng could speak again, Chen Tiecheng had already impatiently urged him.
"Sigh!"
Chen Wencheng sighed. As his rash Second Brother, he had a headache.
"Ling 'er was bullied. This matter naturally can't be left unsettled. Let a few people go over first and find out the real situation of this Bai guy," Chen Wencheng said.
"I'll go with you!" Chen Tiecheng said.
"Second Brother!"
Chen Wencheng grumbled.
"You're one of the leaders of the Chen family. You represent the Chen family. Why are you going over? If this Bai guy is tough, how will this matter end? "Chen Wencheng said.
"Alright, I won't go. Why are you lecturing me again?"
Chen Tiecheng glared at Chen Wencheng and left the hall.
"Go and inform Shen Zhiping and Shang Qingqiu. Ask them to come over," Chen Wencheng said.
"Yes!"
The white-haired old man and Tian Chun accepted the order and left.
After a while, two old men with bright eyes walked out of the Chen residence. They were Shen Zhiping and Shang Qingqiu.
"Second Master?"
When Shen Zhiping and Shang Qingqiu were about to reach the Ethereal Inn, Chen Tiecheng, who had been waiting for them, walked out from the corner of the street.
"Hmph, my Third Brother won't let me go. Do you think I have no other way? Later, don't mention my identity. I want to see what kind of ability the bastard who bullied Ling 'er has! "Chen Tiecheng said angrily.
"Second Master, this isn't good, right?" Shen Zhiping smiled bitterly.
"Second Master, if you really want to go with us, no matter what happens, you have to take care of it for us!"
Shang Qingqiu understood Chen Tiecheng. If he didn't let him go, he would definitely offend him. At that time, his life in the Chen family would definitely not be easy. Instead of rejecting him, it was better to say it openly.
"Don't worry, I, Chen Er, will take care of it for you!" Chen Tiecheng patted his chest loudly.
The three of them went on their way. However, Shen Zhiping and Shang Qingqiu, who were walking behind, looked at Chen Tiecheng's back and sneered. In their opinion, Chen Tiecheng was lucky to be born in the Chen family. Otherwise, with his talent, it would be impossible for him to become an immortal cultivator. Moreover, he would be beaten to death because of his reckless character.
"What are you doing?"
In the Ethereal Inn, the innkeeper stopped Chen Tiecheng and the other two.
"Looking for someone!"
Chen Tiecheng said coldly. The Chen family and the Lin family were not on good terms.
"You can look for someone, but you should know the rules of the Ethereal Inn. Don't make trouble here!"
The innkeeper's cultivation was not high, but his eyes were still cold when he looked at Chen Tiecheng and the other two. After all, he was a member of the Lin family. There was no need to be afraid of the Chen family.
"You don't need to say anything!"
Chen Tiecheng sneered and was about to lead them upstairs.
"Are you here for me?"
Gu Zheng appeared at the stairs at this time.
"You're the one with the surname Bai?"
Chen Tiecheng narrowed his eyes and sized up Gu Zheng.
"Yes, that's me. Who are you to the Chen family?" Gu Zheng asked indifferently.
"I'm just a guest of the Chen family …"
"Haha, hahahaha …"
Before Chen Tiecheng could finish his words, the innkeeper let out a rhythmic laugh. However, when Chen Tiecheng glared at him, he did not look at Chen Tiecheng at all. He took a feather duster and swept the counter, muttering, "Do you think a layer of dust is enough? I'll sweep, I'll sweep! "
"What do you want from me?"
Gu Zheng smiled. He crossed his arms and guessed the identity of the person in front of him from the innkeeper's muttering.
"Of course we have something to talk to you about. Do you dare to come with us?" Chen Tiecheng sneered.
"Of course, why wouldn't I dare?"
Gu Zheng walked down the stairs with a smile and took the lead to walk out of the inn.
Not flying in the city was a sign of respect for the place. Gu Zheng and the other three walked out of Luxia Town's city and flew into the air.
Luxia Town had many mountains. After flying for a short while, Gu Zheng found a mountain top and stopped, waiting for the three people behind him.
Gu Zheng already knew the cultivation of the three people. At this time, he still crossed his arms and prayed for them not to cause trouble.
Chen Tiecheng's cultivation was only at the early stage of Qi Transformation. Normally, with such a cultivation, he could not fly in the air. Even if he could, the time he could fly was very short. However, the Chen family was rich. Chen Tiecheng had a high-grade immortal weapon flying sword with his cultivation. Unfortunately, the flying sword had a spirit. Although he could make the flying sword recognize him as its master, he could not control it very well. As a result, when he flew in the air, the trajectory was a little funny. It was like a person riding a disobedient horse.
The flying was a little unstable. This made Chen Tiecheng feel very embarrassed. At this time, when he saw Gu Zheng's mocking smile, his anger was unbearable.
"Damn it, I'll make you laugh!"
Chen Tiecheng cursed in his heart. At the same time, he used the magic of the immortal sword on Gu Zheng.
One after another, sword-shaped phantoms fell from the sky. There were so many of them that it could be called a sword rain.
Before they could say anything, Chen Tiecheng had already attacked. Even Shang Qingqiu, who thought he understood him, was surprised.
However, since Chen Tiecheng had already attacked, Shang Qingqiu had to do something. Therefore, he waved his sleeve and used the energy of heaven and earth to restrict Gu Zheng's movements.
Almost immediately after Shang Qingqiu flicked his sleeve, Shen Zhiping made his move as well. He raised his hand and summoned a tiger tally. It turned into a five-meter-long golden tiger and pounced towards Gu Zhenhu on the ground.
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