The deflated cultivator refused to give up and vowed to turn the tables.

The sea breeze was blowing in, and it was very refreshing.

Seagulls were calling out as they flew to and fro.

Huang Chenghe was overjoyed when he specifically chose the pink rabbit mask.

"Would you be able to explain why you're so perverted as to specifically choose pink bunny masks?" Su Zinong couldn't help but laugh.

"Anyway, once I put on the mask, no one will recognize me. What difference does it make what mask I wear? Besides, when we go to sea, we should completely let loose and not be bound by worldly conventions. We should be imaginative and free-spirited. The pink rabbit is normal; only a manly and confident person can pull it off!" Huang Chenghe said seriously.

"I really admire how you can justify your perverted behavior so confidently," Su Zinong said.

After arriving on the island, the two went to a restaurant for a meal, and only then did they realize why the island was called Golden Island—the prices there were incredibly high.

Everything was extremely expensive; it would be accurate to say that the price was measured in gold, and when converted to silver, it was astronomically expensive.

For example, on land, a meal with three dishes would cost only two or three taels of silver, but on this island, the same three dishes would cost two hundred taels of silver.

But as soon as the two sat down, they instantly understood why it was so expensive.

It wasn't that the dishes were particularly delicious, but rather that as soon as the two sat down, four scantily clad women sat down beside them, one on each side, serving Su Zinong and Huang Chenghe food, wine, and wiping their mouths. Sometimes they even fed them food, drinks, and tea.

Four women were huddled close to two men, their chests pressed against each other's backs, making it impossible for them to concentrate on their meal. They realized they had ordered too many dishes.

Huang Chenghe smiled slightly and said, "I thought it was an ordinary restaurant, but it turns out it's a brothel!"

The woman to his left smiled seductively and said, "Young master, you seem to have misunderstood the brothel. This place is indeed a restaurant. The brothel is just ahead, go straight and turn left. That's where the prices are high."

"Why are prices so high?" Su Zinong asked, puzzled.

"Their service is amazing! Every woman there is as beautiful as an angel. Some are even said to be real fairies, or immortal cultivators. They are all carefully selected, and their services are incredibly diverse, making men feel like they're floating on air." The woman spoke as if she were extremely envious, wishing she could switch jobs immediately.

Su Zinong was so embarrassed that he blushed throughout the meal and hurriedly finished eating before fleeing.

Huang Chenghe, on the other hand, ate slowly and deliberately, saying that eating too fast would hinder the digestion of food and water. He was reluctant to leave and kept clamoring to go to the shop that turned left after going straight.

Su Zinong warned him, "Don't forget why we came here, and don't forget that we should quickly take a look around and then find a boat to leave."

Huang Chenghe was extremely disappointed, but utterly helpless, and had no choice but to comply. After all, his life was more important; he could indulge in food, drink, and entertainment another day.

Instead of going to the brothel, they ended up in a casino.

The casino charges very high table fees; 20% of the money on the table goes to the casino every round.

Each gambler had a beautiful woman on either side of him, holding his hand and calling him "boss, boss" in a soft, sweet voice that made Su Zinong's ears feel numb and melt.

Huang Chenghe had an exceptionally good luck, winning a thousand taels of silver, and was then pushed and pulled out by Su Zinong.

In the center of Golden Island stands a large building.

The building is magnificent and stands a hundred feet tall.

To enter a large courtyard, you must pass through a large gate.

There are six guards at the main gate, and no one is allowed to enter. Each person must pay a deposit of ten thousand taels before entering, which will be refunded upon leaving.

Su Zinong said, "I am this young master's attendant."

"We don't care about identities, we only count heads. If two people enter, they have to pay 20,000 taels," the gatekeeper said calmly.

Without saying a word, Huang Chenghe took out two 10,000-tael silver notes and handed them to the gatekeeper. After registering, he entered the venue.

Once inside the courtyard, a rare tranquility emerged. Unlike the bustling and noisy outside, it was exceptionally peaceful.

After passing a rockery, there was a sizable lake with a mirror-like surface reflecting the blue sky.

Beyond the lake are artificial hills, pavilions, and towers, truly capturing the essence of garden design.

I never expected to find such beautiful scenery here.

Huang Chenghe pointed and commented extensively, praising this and that.

After passing through the garden, we entered the building.

Although the noise inside the building was not loud, it was still packed with people.

Su Zinong said, "Brother Rabbit, don't you know what this place is for? Why do we have to pay so much deposit?"

"Anyway, we'll be returned when we leave. We came in precisely because we were curious and didn't know anything," Huang Chenghe said matter-of-factly. Willing to spend 20,000 taels to satisfy curiosity—unbelievable! Just now, he was trying to bargain for a mask on the big ship for 20 taels!

In the very center of the building was a large table, and a man wearing a goat mask stood in front of it, holding a hammer.

At this moment, the goat shouted, "Everyone, please be quiet and calm. The auction is about to begin. Let's start with the ordinary goods."

The building fell silent.

The first item is a bright red bodice, said to have belonged to Gu Feiyan, the most beautiful princess in the mortal world, with a starting bid of one thousand taels.

Huang Chenghe wanted to buy it, but Su Zinong slapped him on the back of the head and asked, "What are you going to do with a thousand taels? I didn't expect you to be such a pervert!"

Huang Chenghe said, "It's real silk! What pervert, what idol fangirl? She's the number one beauty. I can brag to my friends for three months after buying it, it's worth it!"

“This is just the first batch of goods. More will arrive later, so don’t rush. Otherwise, you might run out of money and then find yourself unable to afford even better items later,” Su Zinong reasoned with Huang Chenghe.

“What you said makes sense, so I’ll wait a little longer,” Huang Chenghe nodded.

The second item was actually a black wooden cauldron from the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons.

It is said that this object can attract powerful poisonous creatures, which will willingly crawl into the black wooden cauldron.

The Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons uses this to cultivate poison techniques. This item has always been regarded as a treasure by the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons, but for some reason it ended up on Golden Island for auction. It looks antique and gleams with a dark, black light, and seems to be an authentic product.

Huang Chenghe couldn't resist asking, "Is it genuine?"

A man nearby quickly pulled him back, saying, "Brother, don't talk nonsense. All the goods at Golden Island Auction are genuine, without a doubt."

"I misspoke, thank you for reminding me," Huang Chenghe said.

Su Zinong couldn't stop him; Huang Chenghe was just too rich, spending 20,000 taels to buy two items.

One is the indestructible ancient divine weapon, the Azure Spear Sword; the other is a vest called the Heavenly Silkworm Soft Armor. It is said that it cannot be harmed by any harmful energy in the world, and can even block true energy.

These aristocratic disciples are incredibly wealthy. Su Zinong is not considered poor among the cultivators; he usually has a thousand taels in his pocket, which is more than the hundreds of taels of ordinary cultivators.

"I don't even know if it's that magical, yet you spent a huge sum of money to buy it!" Su Zinong complained.

"Wow! I've bought the indestructible ancient sword and the incredibly tough and harmless Heavenly Silkworm Armor. This trip was definitely worthwhile!" Huang Chenghe exclaimed with a triumphant satisfaction.

Su Zinong asked, "What would happen if we used this precious sword to stab this Heavenly Silkworm Armor?"

Huang Chenghe froze on the spot, dumbfounded and speechless...

That is indeed a contradiction.

Suddenly, the auctioneer shouted, "The thirty-sixth item for auction is a martial arts technique called 'Yellow River Triple Waves'!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Huang Chenghe almost fainted...