Creation of the Universe

The two guards knew that this time they had lifted a rock and shot themselves in the foot.

So he quickly knelt down before Shen Zhan and kowtowed to apologize.

"Master Shen, calm down. We were blind and didn't recognize the great man. We apologize to you here."

Jia Zhong said, "You two should keep your eyes open from now on. This man is my benefactor and a guest of honor in our Jia family. If you offend him, you will offend the Jia family!"

The subtext of this sentence is that to have a problem with the Jia family is equivalent to having a problem with their money. After all, the Jia family has a huge fortune, and Longling Pavilion's business still depends on their support. If you make the big moneybag unhappy, you will naturally not end up well.

"Yes, I remember it."

Shen Zhan didn't say much. In this world, strength is the key. At present, he has not yet made a name for himself with this identity, so it is inevitable that he will be despised by some people.

It would be enough to just teach these two a lesson; there's no need to waste any more time.

He told Jia Zhong frankly that he came to Longling Pavilion today to look for some materials for refining the Foundation Establishment Pill. The latter was very interested after hearing about it and expressed his willingness to fully support on the spot.

Jia Zhong quickly said, "My benefactor, the foundation-building pills you've refined are incredibly effective, far more miraculous than the elixirs I've spent a fortune on elsewhere. If you're willing, I'm willing to help you purchase the necessary materials. This is my way of repaying your kindness!"

Shen Zhan didn't want to take advantage of Jia Zhong, so he refused directly, "Yesterday I intended to sell you the Foundation Establishment Pill for two thousand crystal stones. Now you only need to complete the transaction with me at the price, and no additional compensation is required."

"This... your benefactor is indeed a noble cause, but to me, this Foundation Establishment Pill is of even greater significance. If it weren't for your guidance, I still wouldn't be able to break through my cultivation. I feel deeply ashamed of just two thousand crystals."

"You don't have to overthink it. The path of cultivation is full of twists and turns. Everyone encounters obstacles to varying degrees. Even though you haven't been able to achieve a breakthrough as you wished in the past ten years, what's valuable is that you've remained true to your original aspiration. This means that you will definitely wait for your own opportunity. I'm just facilitating this."

Jia Zhong was deeply touched by Shen Zhan's words, and at the same time he admired him even more as a person.

Since Shen Zhan decisively refused, Jia Zhong no longer insisted, because he knew that a stubborn person like Shen Zhan would definitely not care about worldly things like money.

But when he ordered people to take out two thousand crystals, he felt a little embarrassed.

"My benefactor, I didn't bring any loose crystals with me this time. The smallest denomination I have is this piece of spirit crystal."

Shen Zhan: “…”

I have always heard that the Jia family is rich, but it was not until this time that Shen Zhan deeply realized this.

In the Tianxuan Continent, crystals are the most basic currency, and above crystals are spirit crystals and immortal crystals. Usually, one spirit crystal is equal to five thousand spirit stones, and one immortal crystal is equal to one hundred spirit crystals, which is equivalent to five hundred thousand spirit stones.

Among them, fairy crystals are the most valuable and the rarest. Except for those prominent sects and families, few people can possess fairy crystals. Even those who have seen fairy crystals with their own eyes are a minority.

It was already quite amazing that Jia Zhong could easily take out spirit crystals. God knows how many spirit crystals he brought out on this trip. No wonder Longling Pavilion regarded him as the biggest financial backer.

"Forget it. I can't exchange this spiritual crystal for yours. I'll just go back and find some useful things for you so that your future cultivation will be more effective. This way, I won't be taking advantage of you."

Shen Zhan said after thinking for a moment.

Jia Zhong was naturally overjoyed. Every time he came to Longling Pavilion, he was always taken advantage of. What he lacked was the discerning eye to identify spiritual objects and treasures. Now that Shen Zhan was there to check for him, he would be safe.

"With your help, I will definitely return with a full load today!"

"Returning with a full load? Jia Zhong, you loser, you are dreaming again."

Following the voice, I saw a group of people walking towards me from not far away. The man with a full beard in the lead started to mock Jia Zhong.

Shen Zhan quickly took a look at the other person and saw that he had a body of steel and iron. It was obvious that he had a unique body refining technique. He was probably at the level of a martial artist.

Jia Zhong said to the man, "King Beiye, don't be so proud. My cultivation has reached a breakthrough. In time, I will be able to overwhelm your Bei family's influence and let everyone know that our Jia family is more powerful than the Bei family!"

"Cultivation? Breakthrough? Humph, you're such an interesting loser. It took you ten years to take the first step as a beginner, and you seem quite proud of it."

"Stop embarrassing your father and go home as soon as possible."

King Beiye, accompanied by a group of his men, strode past Jia Zhong with their heads held high. Their arrogant attitude made people very unhappy.

Afterwards, Shen Zhan and Jia Zhong and his party officially entered Longling Pavilion. Due to Jia Zhong's special status, they were arranged in elegant seats closer to the main stage. The table in front of them was already filled with various snacks and fruits.

"The King of Beiye is the head of the Bei family. He has always been against my father. He also relies on his own cultivation to suppress our Jia family. The reason I long to cultivate is to be able to defeat him one day. It's a pity that I still haven't achieved anything in all these years."

Jia Zhong silently clenched his fists and said to Shen Zhan.

Through Jia Zhong's narration, Shen Zhan learned that the Jia family had been merchants for generations, and there had never been a cultivator in their ancestors. The reason why Jia Zhong had such a deep obsession was because he realized that without strong strength as a backing, even if the family was rich, they would become the target of bullying and ridicule.

At this time, people who came to participate in the auction were entering the venue one after another. Shen Zhan particularly noticed a young man in black clothes. Judging from his attire, he seemed to be a casual cultivator.

The reason why he attracted Shen Zhan's attention was because of his pair of blood-red eyes.

If Shen Zhan remembered correctly, it was probably because of practicing an evil martial art called Chimei Guiyin. The practitioner's eyes would definitely be bloodshot, and they would look even more scarlet and terrifying in the middle of the night.

"It's not wise to go down the wrong path at such a young age."

Shen Zhan couldn't help but sigh.

Jia Zhong asked, "My benefactor, are you talking about the young man in black clothes over there?"

"Indeed, the technique he cultivates requires his own vitality as a guide. He raises ghosts in exchange for improving his cultivation. While this can increase his strength in a short period of time, it comes at the cost of his lifespan, and this is an irreversible loss."

Shen Zhan knew that anyone who practiced this kind of unorthodox technique must have a reason to do so, otherwise there would be no need to pay such a heavy price.

Everyone has their own purpose and reasons for the path of cultivation, Shen Zhan will not care too much about it. As the number of people in the venue increases, the highly anticipated natural treasures and various spiritual weapons will finally be presented to everyone.