Chapter 46

It must be said that the moment Bai Shi's words appeared, he instantly became the focus of the entire Treasure Seeking Pavilion.

Before this, some people had noticed his presence, but in their eyes, Bai Shi was merely someone who came to sell ordinary items, not someone who would attract much attention.

Now, as the long-snouted crocodile's hide and the Fire Gall Snake appeared in Bai Shi's hands, their view of him changed from curiosity to anticipation. They were very eager to know how this seemingly unremarkable young man had obtained these two items.

Even the highest point on the stone platform, where Xiao Yishen and Qi Huanglao stood, their pupils suddenly constricted. Compared to others, perhaps they had a deeper understanding of strength. Therefore, they clearly knew that the long-snouted crocodile was at the Dongxuan realm level, and to kill it, one must also be at the Dongxuan realm. Clearly, someone of Bai Shi's age being at the Dongxuan realm would indeed raise some suspicions.

If the long-snouted crocodile's hide was a gift from someone else or found by chance, the Fire Gall Snake was not something that ordinary people could obtain. Its strength was even higher than that of the long-snouted crocodile, and it was extremely precious. Anyone who obtained it would not easily give it up. This point made their sighs also carry a sense of anticipation, just like ordinary people.

"This kid is quite interesting," Qi Huanglao frowned slightly, his gaze focused on Bai Shi, filled with anticipation, and he muttered to himself.

While Qi Huanglao was deep in thought, Xiao Yishen did not speak. Instead, he furrowed his brows, and subconsciously moved the large knife in his hand. A consciousness from his mind unconsciously reached out towards Bai Shi.

"Strange... I can't detect his strength. Could it be that he's not a cultivator, or is his strength higher than mine?" When Xiao Yishen's consciousness touched Bai Shi, his pupils constricted again. After retracting his consciousness, he began to doubt Bai Shi's strength. But after a moment of doubt, he roughly knew that Bai Shi's strength could not be higher than his own. He continued to doubt, "Perhaps... his soul is so pure that I can hardly sense it."

In this doubt, even the lute player who had just left stopped in his tracks. Although he did not see who was speaking, he clearly knew who it was—the young man who had been sitting next to him earlier.

"The long-snouted crocodile's hide and the Fire Gall Snake. I didn't expect him to have these two items." Although the lute player had not found Bai Shi particularly remarkable before, after hearing Bai Shi's words, he slowly turned his head to look at where Bai Shi was.

Bilu, who stood beside the green stone platform, was somewhat taken aback. As the host of the entire Treasure Seeking Pavilion, this surprise was only for a moment and not easily noticeable. He quickly regained his composure and said loudly amidst the discussions about Bai Shi's possession of these items, "The long-snouted crocodile's hide and the Fire Gall Snake. Now, let's start the bidding..."

"I'll offer fifty gold coins!" Following Bilu's words, a rather well-dressed, plump man shouted loudly.

"Sixty gold coins!"

"Eighty gold coins!"

"Ninety-five gold coins!"

...

"Three hundred gold coins!"

Amidst the bidding, Qi Huanglao's hoarse voice, standing at the highest point of the stone platform, was particularly forceful, offering three hundred gold coins!

He did not look at the bidders but at Xiao Yishen beside him, saying, "Earlier, I, Qi, did not compete with you for the 'White Bone Pill.' I believe you won't compete with me for these two items."

Xiao Yishen naturally knew that Qi Huanglao was a shrewd person. These two items were of no use to their two factions. The reason Qi Huanglao bid such a price was entirely because he wanted to win Bai Shi over. But in front of so many people, he had to appear magnanimous, so he smiled and said, "Of course not."

Of course, if Xiao Yishen did not compete with Qi Huanglao, no one else would either. Thus, the entire Treasure Seeking Pavilion fell silent.

However, just as everyone thought these two items would belong to Qi Huanglao, the lute player, who was about to leave, suddenly spoke, "Sir, I am willing to offer three hundred and one gold coins for your Fire Gall Snake... Would you be willing to sell it to me?"

Qi Huanglao, being a smart person, quickly said before Bai Shi could respond, "If the lute player needs this item, I, Qi, will not compete with you."

The lute player bowed again in gratitude, looking at Bai Shi as if seeking his approval.

Bai Shi knew that although the Fire Gall Snake did not enhance strength, it was a rare and precious medicinal ingredient that could alleviate the worsening of a condition. If a dying person consumed it, their life could be extended by a few days.

"I believe... there must be someone near death by the lute player's side," Bai Shi muttered to himself.

Nodding, Bai Shi smiled and said, "Since you need it, I'll sell it to you."

The lute player bowed again in gratitude, his gaze not lingering on Bai Shi but suddenly turning and following the young woman, continuing to walk outside.

At this moment, Bai Shi also followed them outside.

The entire transaction gradually came to an end. Watching Bai Shi and the lute player leave, Xiao Yishen walked down the stone platform, through the corridor to the end, where a woman in a green robe stood, holding a large knife.

"Qingcui, go and investigate that kid's background..."

Upon receiving Xiao Yishen's order, the woman responded and quickly left.

Exiting the Treasure Seeking Pavilion required some handover procedures, which needed signatures from both parties. When signing, Bai Shi did not use his real name but wrote "Shi Bai" instead.

Bai Shi clearly knew that in this Suxing City, a person who drew attention could easily bring disaster upon himself. Therefore, in this chaotic Suxing City, he would not use his real name. Earlier, in the Treasure Seeking Pavilion, he had noticed the actions of Qi Huanglao and Xiao Yishen. From their expressions, these two were quite curious about him. If he joined one of their factions, the other would surely eye him with suspicion. So, after leaving the Treasure Seeking Pavilion, Bai Shi followed the lute player.

The lute player's steps were hurried, and he did not notice Bai Shi following about two meters behind him.

Bai Shi, looking at the lute player's back, was very curious about the critically ill person by the lute player's side. So, he subconsciously quickened his pace and called out, "Lute player, wait!"

The lute player stopped, turned around, and his face was no longer as cold as it was in the Treasure Seeking Pavilion. Instead, it showed a sense of weariness, as if he had lost a beloved instrument or a life.

He looked at Bai Shi, frowned slightly, and said, "I've already paid you... Is there any other problem?"

Bai Shi smiled and, without beating around the bush, said, "The Fire Gall Snake has the effect of extending life... and earlier in the Treasure Seeking Pavilion, to be frank, there must be someone near death by your side."

Hearing Bai Shi's words, the lute player's body trembled slightly, and his eyes showed a sense of helplessness. "Indeed, there is."

"If the lute player doesn't mind, I have something to offer. This can invigorate the blood, resolve stasis, and relax the tendons... long-term use will certainly rejuvenate and improve the condition." As he spoke, Bai Shi took out the Hehe Powder from his clothes. This Hehe Powder was something he had prepared to sell in the Treasure Seeking Pavilion, but seeing that just the Fire Gall Snake had caused such a stir, he did not reveal that he was also a potion maker.

Seeing the pill in Bai Shi's hand, the lute player's expression suddenly changed. When he looked at Bai Shi again, his eyes sparkled, and he said, "This medicine... is?"

"Hehe Powder," Bai Shi replied.

"Hehe Powder?" Hearing Bai Shi's words, the lute player's body trembled violently, and his eyes, filled with a long-accumulated sadness, welled up with tears.

Indeed, before this, when the lute player sought out potion makers to treat someone, the name "Hehe Powder" had been mentioned. However, they had only seen it in books, and the preciousness of the ingredients and the complexity of the potion-making process made it impossible for them to create "Hehe Powder." Now, seeing "Hehe Powder" right before his eyes, it was as if he saw a glimmer of hope at the edge of life!

Slowly extending his hand, the lute player's hand trembled violently. It took great effort to take the Hehe Powder from Bai Shi, and his consciousness seemed to remain in a daze.

When he finally came to his senses, Bai Shi had already taken a step away. In his anxiety, the lute player suddenly called out, "Sir, please wait!"

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