Chapter 470: Chapter 472: The Role of the Fire Holy Seal
The Fire Holy Seal can still bring disaster to the human world?
Originally, Feng Bailing told Mr. Nan Chen that as long as the Fire Holy Seal was removed, she could think of a way to save it.
But hearing what he said, the words that were on the tip of her tongue were swallowed back. Feng Bailing possessed the Water Holy Seal and the Wooden Holy Seal within her body.
But the acquisition of both involved a great deal of luck.
When obtaining the Water Holy Seal, it was because the Water Holy Seal was gentle and naive.
As for the Wooden Holy Seal, it was when Empress Xiao and the Wooden Holy Seal were both weak.
Especially the Wooden Holy Seal, which would require a lot of Spiritual Power in the future. In Feng Bailing’s body, it was like a ticking time bomb, which Feng Bailing had only managed to suppress with her enhanced Seventh Sense.
At this point, if she were to take in the Fire Holy Seal as well, especially since Mr. Nan Chen mentioned that the Fire Holy Seal was abnormally aggressive, Feng Bailing had no desire to be the good guy, to avoid causing even more trouble.
After Mr. Nan Chen spoke, he seemed completely at peace.
"Being able to drink such fine wine before I die, I can die content. I take back what I said earlier—Nan Xiu has pretty good judgment, accepting a good disciple who can brew excellent wine."
As he spoke, he didn’t forget to smack his lips, his face showing an expression of relishing the memory.
"Girl, let me make you an offer. During this time, you supply me with wine, and of course, I’ll give you benefits in return. I don’t have silver, but I can help refine all kinds of weapons and even Elixir. You and your man are probably going to attend that auction in the Underworld Market, right? If you can buy a Heavenly Stone, I’ll help you refine it."
Mr. Nan Chen looked shrewd, and he had long known that Feng Bailing had married Dugu Wu.
Indeed, Feng Bailing was somewhat interested in the Heavenly Stone, only she didn’t know how to refine it. Mr. Nan Chen suggesting such a deal solved a big problem for her.
As for the wine, there was still plenty of good wine in Feng Bailing’s Medical Cabin, setting aside the newly acquired Monkey Wine. She also had refined Monkey Wine transformed by the Spiritual Spring and the Rainbow Five Treasures Brew at hand. At worst, she could take out some and mix it with Mr. Nan Chen’s wine to help him live a little longer.
The old and the young discussed the matter with joy, and when Ouyang Chenchen returned, she saw Mr. Nan Chen’s face flushed with a healthy glow.
"Bailing, have you received the invitation to the Underworld Market?"
Ouyang Chenchen asked casually.
"It must have been sent to Dugu Wu."
Feng Bailing had not yet told Ouyang Chenchen about the VIP card for the Underworld Market she had in hand.
"I originally didn’t want to go, but my teacher said it’s best to take a look. I’m afraid of running into Lady Nan Feng and Xiao Junci, you know, that Lady Nan Feng is not very friendly to my teacher. You should be careful too; I always feel that woman looks at you with malice."
Ouyang Chenchen reminded her with care.
The auction at the Underworld Market hadn’t even started, but the news about the Underworld Market invitations had already spread across Chu City, causing a paper-price surge.
In Chu City, any somewhat renowned power or family was abuzz with discussion. Whoever could get an invitation would be the subject of envy, not to mention those qualified to attend the auction. After all, one invitation only admitted two people.
Even in the Imperial Academy, there was easy chatter about the auction.
The night after the unexpected encounter with the Dragon Queen, Dugu Xiaojin woke up the next day to find Baisan lively and spirited, the fever gone and injuries healed, acting like nothing had happened, running around the yard with Hei Dian again.
Seeing this, Dugu Xiaojin secretly fetched the Buddhist Alms Bowl, and the Purple Dragon under the bowl remained motionless.
That night was like a dream, but Dugu Xiaojing knew it was not a dream.
For some reason, after that night, the Gang Qi within his body had surged dramatically, as if a portion of the Horned Jiao’s inner core’s power had been absorbed by both him and Baishan.
Dugu Xiaojin was a child who believed in repaying kindness with kindness. Since the Dragon Queen had saved Baishan, it was as if she had saved his life too. Having promised the Dragon Queen to find a way to obtain a Beast Pill, he racked his brains for a solution.
But in the end, he was just a child. Where could he possibly find something as valuable as a Beast Pill?
Bright and early, he went to the Imperial Academy with a heavy heart.
As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the Tiantong Class, he heard a group of children chattering away.
"Have you guys heard? The Underworld Market is hosting an auction tonight at the Xiankelai in Chu City."
"I wonder, has anyone in our class received an invitation to this Underworld Market auction?"
A student sitting in front of Dugu Xiaojin proactively approached him and asked.
"Xiaojin, are you going to the Underworld Market auction this time? I heard there will be many good items, possibly including some books and weapons. Aren’t you going to participate in the Competition Among Ten Countries? Your father, Prince Wu, must be taking you, right?"
Dugu Xiaojin gently shook his head. His father and Queen Mother had been very busy recently, especially his father, who, because of the Competition Among Ten Countries, had to delegate the affairs of the Ministry of Revenue, leaving him with very little time at home.
As for the Underworld Market auction, Dugu Xiaojin had only just heard about it.
Could those good items possibly include a Beast Pill?
Upon hearing that Dugu Xiaojin apparently didn’t have the qualifications to attend the auction, the other children looked at him with peculiar eyes, and some even whispered among themselves.
"I heard that the family of Princess Anyang from Yuxiu Academy got an invitation. Her father is Prince Mu, and he’s taking her. She’s just a girl, and even she can go."
"Dugu Xiaojin’s father is Prince Wu; he must have an invitation too, yet he’s not taking him."
"It seems like his father doesn’t like him. He’s been here for so long, and I’ve only seen his father once, looking very stern."
"Exactly, they say his mother brought a burden with her when she married into the Prince Shun’s Mansion. Having a stepmother means having a stepfather; Dugu Xiaojin must be mistreated by his stepmother."
The children discussed ignobly amongst themselves, causing Dugu Xiaojin to frown.
He remembered the lesson from his previous encounter with Feng Zhanlian and this time refrained from reacting impulsively. With the Competition Among Ten Countries approaching, he could not afford to provoke any trouble.
As for the auction, he was somewhat interested in attending, but he didn’t know if his father and Queen Mother would agree.
"What are you all clamoring about there?"
Outside the Tiantong Class, Dongfang Jin walked in.
Dongfang Jin glanced at Dugu Xiaojin and nodded at him.
The relationship between the two was somewhat awkward. Their fathers were competing against each other, but previously they had had an amicable relationship and shared a mutual understanding and respect.
Hesitating, Dongfang Jin said,
"The Underworld Market auction isn’t something just anyone can attend. Even I can’t go; my father took my mother with him."
Upon hearing that even Dongfang Jin, the Imperial Grandson, did not have the qualifications to attend, the other students finally closed their mouths.
After that, Dongfang Jin took out a small, exquisite Sleeve Sword.
"Although I can’t attend tonight’s auction, my mother has already bought me a Divine Weapon from the Underworld Market."