novelhk 368. What Tang Zhen sought
368. What Tang Zhen sought
After all the transactions at the auction were settled, Lin Xiuyai began to briefly explain the rules for the second half of the auction. There were two ways to trade: either put out the items you were going to sell and wait for the bidding from everyone present, or simply put out the items you needed and see who among everyone present could provide them. However, the latter approach revealed your needs, so targeting specific items always puts you at a disadvantage in terms of price.
After all, they are all seasoned veterans. Once they discover that someone is unusually eager for something, it is not uncommon for them to start raising the price on the spot and rip people off.
For Xiao Yan, the only essential item was the Bodhi Transformation Saliva. Trading it with the people of Yin Valley here would save him a lot of trouble. However, the Bodhi Transformation Saliva was related to his chance at becoming a Dou Sheng, and even if the people of Yin Valley were here today, they might not be able to make the decision to trade it to him. As for the other items, Xiao Yan was purely there to find treasure. It would be best if he could gain something, but even if he didn't, he had already obtained an unexpected surprise from the ancient cauldron—a reward he had acquired by exchanging three Rank 8 pills, though he hadn't paid for them himself.
After Lin Xiuya finished his brief introduction, he glanced towards room number two. Today's trade fair was of a much higher standard than previous ones, with even a priceless treasure like the Spirit-Nourishing Powder being brought out, mainly due to the request of the owner of room number two.
Sensing Lin Xiuya's gaze, the red-haired old man in hemp clothing also walked out of the room. His appearance caused a huge commotion, and there were exclamations from many rooms.
"How could it be him?" Mu Qingluan asked in surprise.
As Xiao Yan looked at the red-haired old man in hemp clothing, the strange fire within his body also stirred slightly. This was a connection between different strange fires. The red-haired old man in hemp clothing also possessed a strange fire.
"Qingluan, who is this person?"
"Uncle Tang Zhen, the current Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley and a Five-Star Dou Zun expert!" Mu Qingluan said slowly as she looked at Tang Zhen's figure.
Generally, such trade fairs are attended mostly by the younger generation of powerful factions. Whether it's Hua Li from the Flower Sect, the young man in white, or Lin Xiuya, who is hosting this event, they are all just the younger generation of their respective factions. However, Tang Zhen is a genuine Dou Zun powerhouse and the leader of the Burning Flame Valley, a top power in the Central Continent. What could be the reason for his personal appearance here? This biggest question was swirling in everyone's minds at this moment.
Ling Zhuo, inside room number three, smiled faintly: "He came up so quickly, this old guy really can't hold his breath!"
"Young Master, Tang Zhen has devoted himself to his daughter. Tang Huo'er is not even thirty years old yet, but she is already preparing to take over the inheritance of the Burning Flame Valley's strange fire. Faced with this predicament, Tang Zhen is naturally extremely anxious." Elder Yan added in agreement.
At this moment, Tang Zhen arrived at the center of the booth. Lin Xiuya, understanding the situation, left the center to Tang Zhen. Tang Zhen then directly said, "Gentlemen, I am Tang Zhen from Burning Flame Valley!"
With just a simple sentence, Tang Zhen caused many people to emerge from their rooms and respectfully return his greetings. After all, the influence of Burning Flame Valley in Central State was immense, and the Valley Master's bow was something most people couldn't easily accept!
"Thank you all. I am here today because I have a favor to ask."
"Just as I thought!" Everyone present had the same thought at the same time.
As the master of one of the three valleys of Zhongzhou, a figure standing at the pinnacle of Zhongzhou's hierarchy, Tang Zhen's presence here already indicates that today's trade fair is anything but simple! For any ordinary matter, Tang Zhen could easily send any disciple, but today he came in person! This in itself is a significant signal! Just how important is the matter that would make Tang Zhen come personally to ask for something?
Some people also thought: Tang Zhen's personal appearance must have been a prelude to the news of the Heavenly Fire Three Transformations. The fact that Burning Flame Valley brought out such a secret was definitely just to set the stage for something else!
"Senior brother, could we help Uncle Tang with his matter if we could?" Mu Qingluan's eyes held a hint of pleading.
Xiao Yan gave Mu Qingluan a reassuring look: "Don't worry, I understand."
The relationship between the Heavenly Phoenix Clan and the Burning Flame Valley is definitely not ordinary; in fact, it was even better than their relationship with the Starfall Pavilion before Xiao Yan arrived. The Heavenly Phoenix Clan's grand formation had always required Tang Zhen to power it, but this year, because Tang Zhen couldn't go to the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, he gave Xiao Yan the opportunity to intervene. Now that I think about it, that important matter is probably related to Tang Zhen's current request. Xiao Yan is now the leader of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, so he naturally has to shoulder many of the clan's responsibilities. As long as the request isn't too unreasonable, Xiao Yan won't refuse!
"Burning Flame Valley is willing to release the complete version of the Heavenly Flame Three Transformations. Of course, we can also discuss any other requests you may have," Tang Zhen said, emphasizing each word.
"What a generous offer!"
"Any cost, tsk tsk tsk!"
"What exactly happened in Burning Flame Valley?"
Some people directly said to Tang Zhen, "Valley Master Tang, please state your request directly!"
Tang Zhen paused for a moment, then said, "I need an eighth-grade alchemist, and they must possess a different kind of fire!"
Tang Zhen's request caused an immediate silence throughout the room! An eighth-grade alchemist was a master-level existence, far surpassing ordinary alchemists! Even in the Pill Tower, where alchemists gathered, they were extremely rare! Reaching the eighth grade meant entering the Pill Tower and becoming one of the core members of this powerful force!
If it were just this requirement, it wouldn't be so difficult. After all, with the strength of Burning Flame Valley, forcibly hiring an eighth-grade alchemist wouldn't be difficult. However, Tang Zhen also demanded that the person possess a rare and exotic fire! Many people might never even see such a rare and exotic fire in their entire lives, let alone possess it! Those who could meet both conditions are probably few and far between on the entire continent. Could there possibly be one here today?
Everyone fell silent, and Tang Zhen's heart sank as he watched. He felt a bitter taste in his mouth: even releasing something as valuable as the Heavenly Flame Three Transformations as a lure had failed to attract the alchemist possessing the strange flame!
Just as the entire arena fell silent, a yellowish-brown flame rose up, accompanied by howling winds and the low, angry roar of a dragon.
"Valley Master Tang, do you still find my Wind Fury Dragon Flame acceptable?" At this moment, the young man in white from room number three also appeared.
Tang Zhen, at this moment, was like a drowning man who had found a refuge, his eyes gleaming with wild joy: "Of course! Of course! Young friend, you're willing to lend a hand?"
"Making a move is not a problem," Ling Zhuo smiled slightly, "as long as you're willing to use the Nine Dragons Thunderfire as the price!"