212 Precious Treasures!
As Qin Huai listened to the items being auctioned, he felt a little dizzy and dispirited.
Most of them were pills and ordinary weapons. They were all useful, but he didn’t need to buy them. What he wanted was to buy a piece of power stone and then use his bejeweled weapon forging technique to forge it into a bejeweled weapon.
As the saying goes, good steel is used on the blade.
The man who was waiting at the side seemed to have noticed Qin Huai’s lack of interest and hurriedly said, “Our Fengxing Auction House holds a small auction every three days, but we have a big one every month. Today is just a small event. Although the items are not bad, it might be commonplace for a big shot like you.
Anyway, you’ll definitely be interested in the monthly event in two days. Not only do we have the bone stabilizing pill that can help blood refinement realm experts increase their chances of obtaining patterned bones, but we also have a bejeweled weapon and a power stone.”
Li Buhu was a little confused when he heard that. “Really? Such a good treasure should only be available in the past. Moreover, don’t you usually promote such a treasure a few days in advance and get people to raise money to sell it for a good price? Why didn’t you spread the news this time?”
The man laughed bitterly. “This is also because the incident happened so suddenly. The employer suddenly came to find us and urgently needed money… Our shopkeeper has been persuading me for a long time. I’m not even willing to buy it with my own money.”
Li Buhu clicked his tongue. “I’m in a hurry to use the money, but I don’t want to suffer losses.”
The man sighed. “Oh well, there’s no other way. In any case, the news will spread from the city in a while. At that time, our auction house will definitely be extremely lively. The two masters must come and support us.”
“Definitely!”
Qin Huai and Li Buhu smiled and nodded.
After watching the auction for a while more, they stood up and left.
On the way, the two of them chatted as they walked.
Li Buhu sighed. “It’s really rare to see someone sell a treasure like a bejeweled weapon. Even the bone stabilizing pill is a divine item.
“The former can be considered a family heirloom. A ninth refinement martial artist wielding an offensive artifact can probably fight against a bone pattern realm martial artist for a while.
“Also, the bone stabilizing pill can directly create a clan guardian… That power stone is much more ordinary compared to it.”
Qin Huai raised his eyebrows. “Why do you say that?”
“It’s simple, because we don’t have a single blacksmith in Lingjiang who can forge bejeweled weapons. What’s the use of buying a broken stone that can’t be used?” Li Buhu pursed his lips. “The first two treasures will probably be fought to the death and even attract a money-throwing feast from the three major factions. However, the stone is just a token of our appreciation.”
“That’s true. It’s only a disaster for ordinary people to buy it.” Qin Huai agreed, but his heart was shaken.
There was actually no bejeweled weapon blacksmith in Lingjiang? Then wouldn’t he, the only seedling, have the advantage?
“That’s right. Besides, the three major forces don’t need to waste their money on a rock that can’t be materialized.” Li Buhu added.
If that was the case, his chance would come soon.
Qin Huai asked again, “What about the Fengxing Auction House’s signboard?”
“Ten taels of silver for a token and a simple name registration. You can even register a fake name. No one will care,” Li Buhu said casually.
On the streets, there were already children running wildly, shouting the news that the Fengxing Auction House was going to auction bejeweled weapons and bone stabilizing pills.
“Bejeweled weapons?!”
“Brat, are you sure you’re not wrong?”
“No, the day after tomorrow, the Fengxing Auction House will start to auction three treasures, namely the bejeweled weapon, the bone stabilizing pill, and the power stone!”
“Those who are late will not be able to attend, so please come on time!”
The half-grown children shouted with all their might. Almost instantly, the already noisy Wanli Street was filled with people.
After that, countless young people hurriedly ended their play and ran back to their homes. They all wanted to tell their families the news as soon as possible.
Qin Huai and Li Buhu had just returned to the sect. They found that the sect was also in an uproar.
“I really underestimated the influence of this treasured weapon,” Qin Huai muttered to himself.
Li Buhu replied, “Yes, Brother-in-law, you still don’t know. Although our Nine Dragons sect has many artifacts, we are not afraid of them. However, there are only three or four of them that can be used.
“Every single one of them can be compared to at least half a bone pattern realm expert. Who wouldn’t covet such a good thing? Who would think that it’s too little?”
Qin Huai’s expression was calm as he agreed, “That makes sense. Then how many of the three or four artifacts that can be used in our Nine Dragons sect can the Li family use?”
Li Buhu smiled bitterly. “None, not a single one.”
Qin Huai understood. The status of the Li family in the Nine Dragons sect was beyond his imagination.
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Late at night, in Qin Huai’s courtyard, Li Zewu and Li Zeshi arrived quietly.
“Son-in-law, do you want to fight for the bone stabilizing pill?” Li Zewu went straight to the point.
Li Zeshi also spoke slowly, “Second Brother and I have discussed it. If Young Master wants to compete, our two families will pool our money to help you.”
“Thank you for your kindness, uncles. However, the Zhang family has the strength of the entire family. The county governor’s mansion and the Twin Extreme sect are also quite wealthy… To put it bluntly, I’m afraid that the sum of the two uncles’ money is not even a fraction of the sum of the three parties.” Qin Huai laughed bitterly and poured cold water on them.
Of course, he understood what Li Zeshi and Li Zewu meant. Most of the three forces had gone to fight for the artifacts, so there was some hope for the bone stabilizing pill.
After all, the bone stabilizing pill could increase a martial artist’s chances of entering the bone pattern realm. To Qin Huai, this was the most important and cost-effective choice.
But this was from their perspective. Of course, Qin Huai had a cheat… There was no need to worry about failing to enter the bone pattern realm.
Moreover, Second Uncle’s family had been punished by the Zhang family for years, and their lives were very difficult. As for Fourth Uncle’s side, they were the weakest among the six branches of the Li family. In short, both branches did not have much money.
Most importantly, Qin Huai really didn’t need it since the success of reaching the bone pattern realm was certain. As for how to take down the power stone… he had a plan.