A useless person with five spiritual roots? I sacrificed the proud daughter of heaven.

Seeing the maid press herself against her, Sheng He stiffened and turned to look at Jiang Xuanli for help.

Jiang Xuanli seemed to just realize what was happening, and with a wry smile, he took out his fan and gently tapped his forehead.

"Look at my brain! You're a girl!"

"Little Red and Little Green, you two can go down first."

"Yes."

The two maids rose gracefully, bowed to Jiang Xuan, and then withdrew.

Sheng He breathed a sigh of relief, straightened her clothes, and then walked to the window.

The auction has been going on for a while now, and the item being auctioned is a broken sword. It is said to be the natal sword of a powerful cultivator in the Tribulation Transcending stage. Unfortunately, that powerful cultivator has already perished, and the sword is broken as well. However, a wisp of sword energy still remains in the sword. If one can comprehend the sword energy in this broken sword, it will be beneficial to one's own swordsmanship.

The first floor was packed with people, many of whom were interested in the broken sword, and bids were being made one after another.

Sheng He glanced at it once and then looked away, sitting back down at the table to pour herself a cup of tea.

"Miss Sheng doesn't seem interested in this item?"

Sheng He smiled gently but did not reply.

This broken sword might be very useful to a beginner, but she already has a master. She would be more interested in auctioning martial arts techniques and sword manuals.

A wisp of unknown sword energy had no effect on her.

Jiang Xuanli wasn't annoyed. He sat down next to Sheng He and poured himself a cup of tea.

"I apologize for my rudeness. I did not consider that Miss Sheng is a woman. If Miss Sheng is not interested in these items, it is alright. I will make sure that you have a good time today."

No sooner had Jiang Xuanli finished speaking than there was another knock on the door.

The next moment, the door was pushed open, and a faint, cool fragrance wafted out.

"girl."

"Young lady, why are you pouring the tea yourself? Let me serve you!"

The man was handsome and tall, with a touch of red rouge at the corner of his eyes, making him even more alluring. He was dressed in extremely revealing clothes and leaned on Sheng He's shoulder as if he were boneless and frail.

Sheng He glanced at his clothes, the collar of which was almost up to his stomach, and quickly looked away, but then saw another man standing in the side room.

He was tall with sharp features. Despite his muscular build, he had innocent almond-shaped eyes that turned bright red when Sheng He looked at him.

"Miss... are you tired? Let me... let me massage your shoulders."

The man, his face flushed, slowly stepped forward and gently massaged Sheng He's shoulders with his broad hands.

Sheng He pinched the bridge of her nose in annoyance and looked at Jiang Xuanli, who was sitting to the side grinning from ear to ear: "Is this what you meant by letting me have fun?"

"Yes, one is gentle and proactive, the other is strong and shy. Don't you like them, Miss Sheng?"

Those who cultivate immortality have long lifespans and only value strength. They have long abandoned the human concept of chastity and regard such matters as commonplace. Many even enhance their cultivation through dual cultivation.

However... Sheng He didn't like this method of using her body to please others.

Her face darkened, and her voice was cold: "Make them leave."

Jiang Xuanli opened his folding fan and gently fanned himself, smiling ambiguously: "If Miss Sheng doesn't like this kind, I have many other ones here..."

“I said, let them leave.”

"Don't try to use your business tactics on me. If the young master of Wanbao Auction House is of the same character, then I will seriously consider whether there is any need to cooperate next time."

Jiang Xuanli dropped his spoiled brat act, and his expression became more serious. He waved his hand, and the two men immediately lowered their heads and left.

"I am truly sorry, Miss Sheng. I did not consider this carefully. However, it is sometimes unavoidable when doing business... But please trust the reputation of Wanbao Auction House. We have absolutely not done anything immoral."

Since they were on someone else's turf, Sheng He put down her teacup and nodded politely to Jiang Xuanli: "In that case, thank you for your hospitality, young master."

The auction continued, and perhaps noticing the somewhat subdued atmosphere in the room, Jiang Xuanli began to introduce the items to be auctioned to Sheng He in a familiar manner.

Sheng He also gave him face and bought a set of robes and a prescription for medicine.

As the auction neared its end and the last item was brought to the stage, Jiang Xuanli stood up, walked to the window, and stared intently at the large iron cage covered in black cloth on the stage, his tone carrying a hint of mystery.

“Miss Sheng, I can tell that you are not very interested in today’s auction items. Indeed, compared to her, the previous ones are just common things.”

"Next, please allow me to introduce this last item to you."

As Jiang Xuanli's voice fell, the lights in the auction room suddenly dimmed, with only streaks of white light shining around the huge iron cage on the stage.

Jiang Xuanli's voice rang out softly: "Have you ever heard of the mermaid race in the deep sea?"

Mermaids, also known as merfolk, live in the distant eastern seas. It is said that the tears of merfolk turn into pearls, which are priceless. Their skin can be made into a flowing skirt that shimmers in the sunlight and is impervious to water and fire. Their flesh can be made into mermaid candles that never go out, and their bones can be used to forge weapons that are indestructible.

When people were searching for merfolk, they discovered an island in that sea area. The island contained huge skeletons and countless treasures. Therefore, every year countless people go to the eastern sea area to search for treasure, but no one has ever seen that island, let alone the legendary merfolk.

Could it be that inside that iron cage...?

"Is it a mermaid?"

Sheng He suddenly stood up, seemingly realizing that her behavior was too abrupt, and then slowly sat down again. She narrowed her eyes slightly and stared intently at the large iron cage.

The book "A View of Spiritual Objects" says that mermaid tears are the most precious treasure in the world, and can be used to refine water spirit roots.

In her previous life, she searched desperately for the whereabouts of the mermaid's tears, only to find that none of the cultivators who had gone to the Eastern Sea had returned safely. Even those who did return alive were all insane and unable to speak clearly, let alone find the mermaid's whereabouts.

The black cloth covering the large iron cage slowly rose, and Jiang Xuanli's face gradually turned crazed.

"Yes, who would have thought that the legendary mermaid would appear at the Wanbao Auction House auction? She was washed ashore by the waves, and when our people found her, she was covered in injuries. She was almost sold by some ignorant local fishermen for two pieces of gold!"

"Do you know why so many people came today? Who do you think they're all here for? For those mundane things?"

Jiang Xuanli pointed to the densely packed, restless crowd below and the faces peeking out from the surrounding rooms, his tone maniacal:

"No! They've all come for her! With this mermaid, the entire Eastern Sea will belong to Wanbao Auction House!"