Chapter 9

In the city of Westwind, there are many families, and the Shui family is at the top, even the City Lord's residence has to show respect to the Shui family.

Today, at the Westwind Auction House, someone actually mocked Shui Qianyue in public, which undoubtedly shocked everyone.

Shui Chongxian and Shui Qianyue stood in place, their faces red with anger and shame, feeling as if they had lost all their dignity.

Most reclusive experts have peculiar temperaments, the head of the Shui family doesn't need to worry about it. Meng Qing, regaining his composure, quickly tried to defuse the situation.

Shui Chongxian's expression improved slightly, and he chuckled, saying, "Manager Meng, you're overthinking it. A few words, I naturally won't take to heart. It's getting late, so I'll take my leave now."

With that, Shui Chongxian led Shui Qianyue out of the auction house.

After they left, the auction house erupted into laughter. The prestigious Shui family, mocked in public and not daring to retaliate, had to swallow their humiliation.

This news is too explosive, it will definitely shock the entire city!

Walking out of the Westwind Auction House, Shui Qianyue heard the laughter behind her, her face turning extremely grim. She gritted her teeth and said, "When have I, Shui Qianyue, ever endured such humiliation? Father, immediately send people to investigate that old man's background, I must take revenge!"

"Qianyue, lower your voice."

Shui Chongxian made a gesture to hush her, looked around, and said solemnly, "When I checked the incantation, I noticed the ink was still wet. I speculate that the incantation was written not long ago."

In other words, that reclusive expert can easily replicate a mid-level Spirit Rank martial technique, indicating his strength is extremely formidable, possibly even reaching the Earth Spirit realm, or even higher!

Earth Spirit expert? Shui Qianyue's gaze sharpened.

Even in the entire city of Westwind, the strongest person is the City Lord, but he is only at the Ninth Level of Spirit Gathering, still one step away from the Earth Spirit realm.

That reclusive old man in black, with such high cultivation, no wonder he dared to mock the Shui family in public.

An expert of this caliber could become an elder in the Yunmeng Martial Academy. We must not provoke him out of anger, nor secretly investigate him, or our entire Shui family will pay a heavy price.

Hearing Shui Chongxian's words, Shui Qianyue nodded repeatedly, the hatred on her face replaced by fear and unease.

Shui Chongxian's eyes gleamed, and he said, "You don't need to worry so much about this. Reclusive experts come and go like the wind, and they likely won't stay in Westwind City for long. Qianyue, your martial spirit is the Mystic Water Spirit Fox. Practicing the 'Ninefold Wave' will be twice as effective. After we return, you should go into seclusion and train hard, striving to break through your cultivation bottleneck and enter the Spirit Gathering realm."

"Alright!" Shui Qianyue nodded in agreement. She is already at the Ninth Level of Body Tempering, just one step away from entering the Spirit Gathering realm. When that happens, she will be the undisputed first genius of Westwind City.

However, as Shui Qianyue was deep in thought, Chu Xingyun's figure involuntarily appeared in her mind.

The back of that reclusive expert, the more I look at it, the more familiar it seems, almost like Chu Xingyun.

The thought flashed through her mind, and soon, a sneer appeared on Shui Qianyue's lips.

Chu Xingyun is just at the Second Level of Body Tempering, his martial spirit is useless, and he is weak and cowardly, a complete waste. How could he possibly be related to a reclusive expert? I must be overthinking it.

Shui Qianyue muttered to herself, no longer letting her thoughts wander, and quickly walked toward the Shui family residence.

Leaving the Westwind Auction House, Chu Xingyun entered the trading area and arrived at the entrance of the Hundred Treasures Tower.

This Hundred Treasures Tower is located in the center of the trading area, grand and imposing, standing five stories tall, very eye-catching. Passing martial artists often come in to take a look, some to buy spirit materials and elixirs, others to purchase weapons and tools, with a steady stream of visitors.

As Chu Xingyun entered the Hundred Treasures Tower, a slightly plump old man walked over with a smile, saying, "Young sir, may I ask what you are here to purchase?"

"Huh?" Chu Xingyun was slightly surprised.

At the moment, he was still wearing a large black robe, covering his entire body, but this old man recognized him as a young man at first glance. Just this level of discernment is not something an ordinary person would have.

The old man's smile remained, and he said, "I am Qin Shan, the master of the Hundred Treasures Tower. Young sir, please feel free to state your needs, no need to hesitate."

"My name is Chu." Chu Xingyun no longer lowered his voice and said directly, "I need to buy thirty Body Tempering Pills and ten Spirit Nourishing Pills. I wonder if the Hundred Treasures Tower has them in stock?"

"Body Tempering Pills and Spirit Nourishing Pills, the former is used to temper the body, the latter to increase cultivation speed. Although they are both first-grade elixirs, they are quite valuable. If you go to other places, you might not be able to buy them." Qin Shan said with a chuckle, rising to welcome Chu Xingyun into a private room.

Not long after, a young servant in a green robe walked in, holding an ancient wooden box in both hands. Even before the box was opened, a fresh elixir fragrance could be smelled, refreshing and invigorating.

"These are the elixirs you requested, thirty Body Tempering Pills and ten Spirit Nourishing Pills. The total value is 100,000 silver taels, with a 10% discount, it's 90,000 silver taels." Qin Shan smiled slightly.

Chu Xingyun smiled and said, "90,000 silver taels, not too expensive."

As he spoke, he opened the wooden box, picked up one of the jade bottles, and prepared to inspect it carefully.

However, when Chu Xingyun picked up a Body Tempering Pill, his brows furrowed, and his smile froze, making Qin Shan pause and ask, "Young sir Chu, is there a problem?"

Chu Xingyun did not answer immediately but picked up another jade bottle and poured out the Spirit Nourishing Pills.

Looking at the two elixirs on the table, Chu Xingyun's tone turned cold, "Qin Master, the quality of these elixirs is far too poor, isn't it?"

In his previous life, Chu Xingyun was the feared Tyrant Martial Emperor, with unparalleled combat strength.

But what few knew was that he also had deep expertise in alchemy, ranking as an Eighth-Level Alchemist.

The Body Tempering Pills and Spirit Nourishing Pills before him were of extremely poor quality. Not only was the fire control insufficient, but the impurities were not even completely removed. In terms of efficacy, they were only a pitiful 40%, or even less.

"Young sir Chu, our Hundred Treasures Tower has stood for a hundred years, and all our elixirs are crafted by experienced alchemists. You can rest assured about the quality of the elixirs." Qin Shan's tone also turned somewhat cold, thinking Chu Xingyun was there to cause trouble.

When Chu Xingyun heard this, he raised an eyebrow and said disdainfully, "Even the lowest-grade Body Tempering Pill is only 40% effective, and you dare to call yourself an experienced alchemist?"