Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 198: Chapter 198: Exchanging Gold_1

Ling Xiao summed up the finances in his Mountain and River World; if he sold the silver, Gang Qi Pills, medicinal herbs, and top-level martial arts he carried, he should be able to exchange them for enough gold to make his breakthrough.

Not only that, he would have quite a bit left over.

After all, top-level martial arts were extremely valuable, especially superior top-level martial arts, which could sell for at least a million taels of gold each.

These items were of no use to him anymore, but they were still very useful for the vast majority of martial artists.

It could be said that some people might not even be able to purchase them with money.

Adding to that, the Gang Qi Pills were also unnecessary for him now. Having reached the Martial Master Realm, the Gang Qi Pills had no effect on him, so the accumulated stock was better off fully exchanged for gold.

With this thought, he no longer hesitated, turned around, and left the White Cloud Temple, heading towards Yunkong City to exchange for gold.

Yunkong City was the capital of Baiyun Province, with plenty of large shops; there were also many places to exchange for gold, arguably more prosperous by tenfold than Tianfeng City, so there was no need to worry about not getting a good price for quality goods.

He thought about how lucky he truly was, for after obtaining the Mountain and River Martial Soul, his cultivation conditions had completely changed.

When he first arrived at the Ling Family, he didn’t even have pocket money; people only cared that he had food and water.

Back then, if he could get a few pieces of broken silver, he would have probably been excited beyond measure.

But now, millions of taels of gold could be easily exchanged.

This was the benefit that strength brought him, and it also strengthened his resolve to continue on this path.

The journey from White Cloud Peak to the bustling marketplace of Yunkong City was over ten miles, but for Ling Xiao, this was hardly worth mentioning.

He didn’t even need any riding tools; relying solely on his body movement technique, he quickly arrived at the busy street filled with a stream of horses and carriages.

Since coming to Yunkong City, he had not really had the chance to wander around properly.

And he didn’t plan to wander today either.

Because he knew very well, with great strength, he could stroll anywhere he wanted, but as a weaker person, even walking on the street could invite undeserved disasters.

Anyway, once a martial artist ascends to the Transcendent Realm, their lifespan would increase by hundreds of years, so there was no need to wander around right now.

To exchange for gold, naturally, he went to the auction house first.

The auction house had the richest reserves of gold and spirit stones, and it was also the place where martial artists most liked to trade.

The largest auction house in Yunkong City was ”Heavenly Shinobi Auction House,” established by the Ninja Clan.

Ling Xiao didn’t care who had set it up; as long as he could exchange for the gold he wanted, that was enough.

In some sense, if the Ninja Clan didn’t cause trouble in the human lands, he was actually quite welcoming of these foreign traders, as they typically meant a wider array of goods.

Of course, that did not include the Illusory Pill, a harmful substance that should have been banned long ago.

”Guest, may I ask what service you need? Are you here to auction items, or to bid on items?”

As he approached the entrance to the auction house, an attendant came over, bowed, and asked with a smile.

This person was indeed of the Human Race.

Actually, this was quite normal. Many humans worked for the Ninja Clan, earning money, although they usually did lower-level jobs.

”I would like to exchange for some gold, if that’s possible,” Ling Xiao asked.

”Oh, exchanging for gold? No problem. Our auction house has the largest gold reserves in Baiyun Province. How much do you need?” the attendant continued with a smile.

”Hmm, let’s start with ten million taels,” Ling Xiao said, stroking his chin.

He had already calculated on his way here that the items he brought should suffice to exchange for ten million taels of gold.

Nevertheless, even with ten million taels, after he practiced the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Technique, there probably wouldn’t be much left.

”What!” the attendant was suddenly dumbstruck, remaining speechless for a long moment.

A few nearby workers who were busy also looked at Ling Xiao with surprised glances.

They were no strangers to wealthy folks, but someone who wanted to exchange such a vast amount of gold in one go was indeed a first for them.

”Is this guy crazy? Ten million taels of gold, that’s probably ninety percent of all the gold reserves at the Heavenly Shinobi Auction House, isn’t it?”

A few martial artists who had come to auction items also began to discuss, finding Ling Xiao’s peculiar behavior bewildering.

”Hmph, whose kid is this, coming here to amuse us?”

An elder in his fifties, with a cultivation level at the pinnacle of Martial Meridian Sixth Layer, close to the Martial Master Realm, walked out from backstage.

Clearly, he was very displeased with Ling Xiao’s actions. Plus, given that Ling Xiao was only fourteen years old, it was easy to assume he was some unlucky child out to cause mischief.

”Wan Zhanggui!”

The shop’s clerks hurried forward to greet this manager, all showing faces full of reverence.

This Wan Zhanggui was one of the managers of the ”Heavenly Shinobi Auction House”, and from his surname, it was evident he was part of the Wan Family.

His power, combined with his authority, made him quite famous in Yunkong City.

”Hehe, Manager Wan, he’s just a kid. Give him a few spanks and let him go, he won’t dare do it again next time.”

”Exactly, exactly, don’t be too harsh on a kid.”

Some martial artists among the onlookers started to plead for Ling Xiao, knowing full well the ruthlessness of the Ninja Clan; they had heard of a little beggar, only seven or eight, who had come in asking for food and was beaten to death.

But they dared only to advise, not to interfere too much with stopping Manager Wan.

Because they simply didn’t have the guts.

Offending the Governor’s Mansion, offending the Ninja Clan, unless you were from the Border Guarding General’s Mansion, you might as well forget about getting along in Yunkong City.

”Seeking amusement?”

Ling Xiao frowned and said, ”Is this how the Heavenly Shinobi Auction House treats its customers? Even if you have the time, I certainly don’t have the time to come here for fun.”

Manager Wan said coldly, ”Kid, there are many guests here today, and I won’t quarrel with you. After three counts, if you haven’t scrammed, then I will have to use force.”

Today, Manager Wan was already in a bad mood. Someone from the Governor’s Mansion had been killed on the Cliff of Life and Death, making the Governor unhappy, and the mood for the entire Wan family was also under the weather.

”Kid, you better leave quickly, or it’ll be dangerous.”

”Yeah, little devil, it’s okay to seek fun elsewhere, but not here. This is the auction house of the Ninja Clan.”

Several passerby martial artists strongly urged, hoping that Ling Xiao would quickly depart.

Yet, Ling Xiao simply shook his head and said, ”If the Heavenly Shinobi Auction House can’t produce ten million taels of gold, then naturally, I will leave. Manager Wan, please give me a definite answer.”

”Nonsense, only our Heavenly Shinobi Auction House and the Green-eyed Clan’s Queen’s Commerce here in the entire Yunkong City can bring out ten million taels of gold!”

Manager Wan was furious to the extreme.

This kid actually dared to look down upon the Heavenly Shinobi Auction House?

”Since you can produce it, then go fetch it quickly. I’m in a hurry to go back to cultivate,” said Ling Xiao, somewhat impatiently.

His attitude left him very unhappy. If it weren’t for the urgent need for gold, he really wouldn’t want to stay here any longer.

”You’re courting death, kid!”

Manager Wan was truly enraged; he suddenly struck out with his palm, aiming straight at Ling Xiao’s chest.

The terrifying aura of a Martial Meridian Sixth Layer Peak burst out, scaring the surrounding martial artists into shivering, with their blood roiling uncomfortably.

”Hmph, are all the people from the Wan family so overbearing and shameless?”

Ling Xiao snorted coldly, not even bothering to move his hands, as a fearsome aura surged from within his body, like a sharp sword, directly aiming at Manager Wan’s palm.

At that moment, Manager Wan was terrified out of his wits.

He could very well see the end of his life.

Just as he was frozen, unable to move and awaiting death, that dreadful aura suddenly dissipated.

”Manager Wan, do I now qualify to exchange for gold?”