novelraw Chapter 834: Treasure
Chapter 834: Treasure
Qi Wen nodded, "Think of a way yourself. Can’t you, a fourth-tier demon beast, find a way out?"
Even before Xiao Huei could say anything, Tan Shaoting patted his daughter’s shoulder.
"Let’s go, we’re heading out of the city for a bit."
"Dad, where are we going? Are we also going to the copper mine?"
The three children wanted to return, so although they were curious about this place, they wouldn’t join in the excitement. Their plan was to stay quietly and avoid taking risks.
"We’re going out to have a look, not to the copper mine."
The copper mine is the income source of the Salt City City Lord Mansion. They originally came to trade movement techniques and didn’t want to cause trouble.
"Alright then."
"Master Dad is still the best."
Qi Wen looked at the flattery on his face and really found it quite an eyesore.
The father and sons group left Salt City, and Xiao Huei ran off on his own. After being outside for a while, they entered the city again.
"Dad, we don’t know when it will return."
"It can’t come in by itself. The array in Salt City is also fifth rank. Let’s check it out in a few days; you should have a sense about each other."
"Yes, it’s too greedy." Qi Wen now felt a bit disgusted by it.
There were only ten days until the auction; now, more and more people were arriving. Salt City also had a Shushan Sect base, though they hadn’t gone over.
Yet sometimes fate works in mysterious ways.
"Junior Brother Tan?"
Tan Shaoting saw Qin Weichuan. "Senior Brother Qin, you’re here too? Are you here to attend the auction?"
"Yes, came out to get some experience."
Actually, Tan Shaoting knew. Qin Weichuan hadn’t given up on searching for a recovery elixir. However, this was truly difficult.
The three children greeted and made courtesies with Qin Weichuan.
"Junior Brother Tan, are you planning to go to the sect base?"
Tan Shaoting shook his head with a smile, "I invite Senior Brother Qin to a meal.
We father and sons came early and have already rented a courtyard."
They arrived at the Spiritual Food Pavilion. Sun Erniang noticed Qin Weichuan’s sect attire and the way they addressed each other, which made her feel more embittered. They were disciples of a big sect, it was normal for them to look down on her.
In front of outsiders, the three children hardly spoke, and just quietly ate.
"Junior Brother Tan, did you come from the battlefield?"
Tan Shaoting shook his head, "No, I came from Wolf Tooth Mountain. I’m waiting for the secret realm at Wolf Tooth Mountain."
"There’s nothing there now. Loose cultivators have gone through a lot but can’t gain anything good."
"I know. It’s just that the children’s cultivation isn’t high, and other secret realms are dangerous, so I’ll let them try the Wolf Tooth Mountain Secret Realm.
Additionally, we still have quite a few points from the battlefield. We won’t be returning to the sect for several years."
Qin Weichuan nodded knowingly. Indeed, the Wolf Tooth Mountain Secret Realm was quite suitable for low-level cultivators.
After finishing the meal, they went with Qin Weichuan to the sect’s base.
Since they had met Qin Weichuan, visiting the sect was a must.
This time, the leader was a Later Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
The father and sons showed due courtesies.
After returning from the garrison, they headed straight back to their residence.
After three days, the father and sons left Salt City again, heading towards the mountains.
"Dad, Xiao Huei succeeded. But I can clearly feel its call."
"Hmm. It probably can retreat safely; it’s quite clever."
"Haha, Master Dad has the right vision. Master, you didn’t believe me." Xiao Huei landed on Qi Wen’s arm.
Qi Wen didn’t ask anything and simply put her back into the Spirit Beast Bag. The father and sons turned back to the city.
Returning to their residence, Qi Wen eagerly let Xiao Huei out.
Seeing its smug and gloating look, it was clear they had succeeded.
"Master Dad, there really was a lot of copper crystal below. But they hadn’t been mining it, so it was all to my benefit."
Little Jin said, spitting out a large piece of copper crystal, "Master, this is for you. You’ll definitely have use for it in the future."
Then spat out another piece, placing it in front of Tan Shaoting, "Master Dad, this is for you."
This piece was as large as the one given to Qi Wen.
Then, one each was given to Qi Yan and Qi Hong, but theirs were significantly smaller.
Qi Wen looked at the smug little mouse on the side.
"Little Huei, you must have had quite the haul this time, huh?"
Boasting Xiao Huei immediately put away its pride upon hearing the master’s eerie voice.
"No, no, really nothing."
Qi Wen folded her arms, looking at it.
"Master. Master, this is all my ration. How can you bear it?"
"You do know I’m your master?"
Xiao Huei, reading the room, spat out two more pieces for Qi Yan and Qi Hong.
Qi Wen looked and snorted, "I still need one more for my Mom."
Xiao Huei spit out one more large piece, and with that, Qi Wen finally put it away.
Xiao Huei felt like spitting blood, this was already half of it gone.
However, it was quickly consoled by the lapis lazuli Tan Shaoting handed over.
Qi Wen, really unwilling to look at it, stored it in the Spirit Beast Bag.
The other three also put away the copper crystal.
With five days to go until the auction, the father and sons already had their entry tickets, thanks to their connections.
Three days later, someone activated the array.
Tan Shaoting invited Qin Weichuan in.
"This little courtyard is nice. It’s peaceful for you father and sons."
"It’s alright. We came early, so the price wasn’t too high, mainly for the peace. The kids are too noisy, and I don’t want to disturb others."
Qin Weichuan just smiled; cultivators generally dislike being disturbed.
"Junior Brother Tan, I know you have good relations with Duobao Pavilion. Do you know if there will be any top-grade Recovery Pills at this auction?"
"Senior Brother Qin, why don’t we go to Duobao Pavilion and see together? I’ve been there once before and asked around, but back then, nothing was confirmed.
I don’t particularly need anything; it’s just us father and sons coming for the experience."
Qin Weichuan nodded; he had been to Duobao Pavilion yesterday but hadn’t been able to garner any information.
He was now eager to know exactly what was on offer at this auction. Wondering with his limited Spirit Stones if he could afford a top-grade Recovery Pill.
The five of them entered Duobao Pavilion. Tan Shaoting found the shopkeeper and directly asked his questions.
"Shopkeeper, you see, we need a top-grade Recovery Pill. Might the shopkeeper think of a way?"
"Fellow Daoist, there are no top-grade Recovery Pills. You likely have a problem with your dantian. These top-grade Recovery Pills are things encountered but not sought."
Upon hearing this, Qin Weichuan immediately felt deflated. He was taking on tasks, hoping to earn enough for a top-grade Recovery Pill.
"Shopkeeper, what’s up for auction this time?"
"Fellow Daoist, you came at the right time; this is the newly prepared catalog. Have a look."
Tan Shaoting took it, reviewed it from start to finish, and seeing Qin Weichuan still dazed, handed it to the kids.