CHAPTER 267: CHAPTER 267: MORE FRIENDS, MORE OPPORTUNITIES

Xia Weizhang didn’t say it, but it didn’t mean Xia Mian wasn’t aware that the Divine Clan was very poor. Especially when Xia Weizhang faced her, his evasive eyes confirmed the fact for her: the Divine Clan was truly very poor!

Xia Mian sighed quietly to herself; it seemed the burden on her shoulders was heavy indeed!

Making the Divine Clan thrive again was a long and arduous journey...

As Xia Mian lamented the poverty of the Divine Clan, the first auction item already had a new owner.

The completely black metallic lump was auctioned off to a man dressed in a black cloak.

The left side of the man’s black cloak was embroidered with a golden sickle.

Xia Weizhang whispered, "That’s from the Artifact Refining Sect. The sect is famous for its weapon crafting. It’s a good fit for that piece of metal."

Xia Mian squinted her eyes slightly.

Artifact Refining Sect?

Seeing the doubt in Xia Mian’s eyes, Xia Weizhang continued, "The Mystical Sects each have their own specialties. For instance, the Heavenly Maiden Clan specializes in altering fate, the Dead Cultivators excel at refining souls of the deceased, the Soul-devouring Clan devours human souls, and the Artifact Refining Sect is skilled in cultivating various Magic Artifacts..."

"The Mystical Sects have expertise in various fields. Since the young mistress didn’t live in the Mystical World before, it’s normal not to know these things..." Xia Weizhang explained patiently, clearing up Xia Mian’s questions.

Xia Mian nodded slightly.

Since she decided to embrace the Divine Clan, some things she ought to understand and accept.

After the first auction item was sold, the second auction item was up next.

The second auction item was a vial of Elixir.

Xie Chengming eloquently praised this Elixir on the auction stage, claiming it was unparalleled in heaven and earth.

Indeed, thanks to Xie Chengming’s persuasive tongue, the bidders’ interest was piqued.

"The starting bid for this Elixir is one hundred Heavenly Spirit Stones." Xie Chengming announced the base price, leaving the rest to the attendees of the auction.

The atmosphere became lively once again.

Xia Mian watched people in the auction hall fiercely compete, turning a single vial of Elixir into an exorbitant price, and couldn’t help but secretly click her tongue.

"Do we need to come to places like this?" Xia Mian turned her head to look at Xia Weizhang, somewhat speechless.

"Cousin, we’re just here to see if we might find a treasure by chance!" Xia Weizhang laughed awkwardly.

He needed resources for cultivation, but those auction items were really beyond his means.

Xia Mian nodded lightly and then saw the Elixir being auctioned off to a graceful woman.

"That’s someone from the Heavenly Mountain," Xia Weizhang continued to explain, "a sect founded by women, living on snow-covered mountains all year round, detached from worldly affections."

Xia Mian nodded slightly in acknowledgment but didn’t ask further.

Each sect has its own rules and creeds, which she may not agree with, but she would respect them.

The auction proceeded smoothly, with a range of items including Elixirs, handy Spiritual Energy, and Spirit Pets full of Spiritual Energy... until it came to the final piece.

It was a human-sized rectangular box, covered in various talismans.

"This is a Corpse Puppet." Xie Chengming’s expression became serious, "This Corpse Puppet has the same destructive power as a hundred adult Cultivators. Owning this Corpse Puppet is equivalent to having an extra life!"

Xie Chengming didn’t offer much more explanation about this Corpse Puppet, but after these few words, the atmosphere once again became lively.

Crafting a Corpse Puppet is extremely complex; a refined Corpse Puppet obeys only its master’s commands and can face any danger for its master.

Of course, the method of crafting a Corpse Puppet is also very cruel, requiring the use of talismans and poisons to refine while the living still have consciousness.

The living die in pain and despair, with grievances that linger and become undead, not entering into Reincarnation!

"Starting bid, five hundred Heavenly Spirit Stones!" Xie Chengming’s words dropped, and the bidders once again began shouting prices.

Xia Mian, however, lightly furrowed her brow.

Corpse Puppet? Just hearing about it sounds wicked. What kind of person would be so inhumane as to create such a thing?

Xia Weizhang’s face didn’t look good either. The Divine Clan’s practice of Magic has always been above board and honest, so they thoroughly despise such sinister methods.

Gu Zhi also slightly furrowed his brows and said in a low voice, "Coming with you to this Mystical World this time has opened my eyes."

The world is vast and full of wonders indeed!

Gu Zhi suddenly became more interested in the so-called Xuanmen Gu Family.

As Xia Mian and others had varying thoughts, the corpse puppet was already auctioned to a group of burly men wearing animal pelts below.

The auction thus concluded successfully.

Xia Mian and the others said they came for the fun, and indeed they just watched the excitement.

Some items at the auction didn’t interest Xia Mian, and another reason was she was broke and couldn’t afford them.

After the auction ended, Xie Chengming warmly returned to greet Xia Mian and the others, "Young mistress, was there nothing at this auction that caught your eye?"

Seated in the VIP section, Xia Mian didn’t bid once.

Sure enough, living up to being of the Divine Clan, their sights are high, not taking any of their auction items!

Xia Mian didn’t know what Xie Chengming was thinking, and of course, wasn’t going to lament her poverty to him, merely mumbling an indistinct "hmm."

"Well, young mistress, if you have time, please come again next time. Our auction still has many curious little trinkets; you might find something that catches your fancy!" Xie Chengming smiled sincerely.

Xia Mian slightly pursed her lips, smiling very politely.

"Since the young mistress has graced our auction, it’s our auction’s honor. Stay to have a meal with us?" Xie Chengming took the initiative to invite.

Having looked into Xia Mian, Xie Chengming naturally knew Xia Mian came from the current world, where the people are ordinary and need to eat!

To foster a closer relationship with Xia Mian, Xie Chengming even thought of the dinner excuse.

Xia Mian squinted slightly and gladly agreed, "Alright!"

Since Xia Mian already knew the Divine Clan was very poor, she needed to find ways to earn money.

Since Xie Chengming extended a hand of friendship, she decided to give him some face. After all, she understood the logic that more friends mean more paths.

Xie Chengming’s smile became more radiant instantly, "Please follow me, young mistress!"

Xie Chengming was the second-in-command of the auction. Since the owner of the auction house was not in Gubei Town during this period, Xie Chengming was responsible for all its operations.

Xie Chengming prepared the dishes with great sincerity, which were reminiscent of the current world’s style.

Xia Mian couldn’t help but glance at Xie Chengming, acknowledging that the success of some people is undoubtedly not by accident.

"Young mistress, I wonder if these dishes suit your taste?" Xie Chengming asked with a kindly smile, seeming very amiable.

Xia Mian smiled, "Mr. Xie, you’re very thoughtful."

As Xia Mian spoke, she naturally took a bite, and though the flavors weren’t as authentic as the current world’s, having such meals in the Mystical World was quite a novelty.