The morning sun cast a golden hue across Jia Ma Sacred City, warming its cobblestone streets and bustling districts. After a quiet night of rest in his private suite at the Golden Willow Resthouse, Xiao Feng changed into a fresh robe—still white with golden embroidery, flowing lightly in the morning breeze.
He fastened his Veil of the Hidden Wind earring, concealing his true cultivation to that of a 4-Star Dou Zhi Qi once more, and stepped out into the lively streets. Today wasn't for training or cultivation—it was a day to enjoy the atmosphere of the capital.
He made his way through the luxurious central district, catching curious glances from passersby who assumed him to be some pampered young noble. Ignoring their looks, he entered a high-class restaurant called "Crimson Cloud Pavilion." The entrance alone was enough to keep away commoners, but Xiao Feng wasn't short on coin anymore.
Inside, a young waitress bowed politely and guided him to a private booth by a clear glass window overlooking a lotus pond. He ordered a set of their signature dishes—Fire Boar Meat in Honey Glaze, Blue Orchid Soup, and Frosted Jade Fruit Wine (non-alcoholic, per his preference).
The taste lived up to the restaurant's reputation. As he leisurely ate, Xiao Feng appreciated the peaceful rhythm of normal life—something he hadn't felt in a long time. It reminded him of Earth, before his transmigration.
After the meal, he paid 1,200 gold coins without blinking and left a generous tip, earning surprised looks from the staff.
Next, Xiao Feng's feet led him to a grand building near the core district of the city—the famed Mite'er Family Auction House. Its towering structure gleamed in the light, with the family crest embedded above the large double doors. Inside, everything oozed wealth and order.
An attendant, noticing Xiao Feng's appearance and calm demeanor, approached with a respectful tone.
> "Young master, may I ask how we can assist you today?"
"I'm here to sell some items—magic beast cores and rare herbs."
He presented a list from his storage ring:
1 Rank 4 Magic Beast Core (Stormfeather Falcon)
187 Rank 1 Beast Cores
66 Rank 2 Beast Cores
Various mid to high-grade herbs collected from the Magic Beast Mountain Range
The attendant's eyes widened slightly at the amount, especially the rank 4 core, though he kept his expression neutral.
> "Please wait in the guest hall, young master. I'll call an appraiser immediately."
After about fifteen minutes, an old man in elegant alchemist robes entered, followed by the attendant. He respectfully bowed.
> "Senior Appraiser Mu at your service. I've reviewed your goods. The Rank 4 Stormfeather Falcon core alone is worth 60,000 gold coins on the conservative side. The Rank 1 and 2 cores combined should net you another 120,000, and the herbs—some quite rare—will bring in around 40,000."
> "We can offer a total of 220,000 gold coins for direct purchase, or place them in our upcoming auction with a small commission fee."
Xiao Feng nodded. "Direct purchase will do."
He received the gold coins in a low-grade storage ring provided by the auction house. Now with gold safely stored, he left without attracting attention.
> "Everything's done. Time to lay low for a bit."
He returned to his inn by nightfall, taking a hot bath and sipping tea by the window, watching the night lights of Jia Ma Sacred City shimmer like stars below.
Current Status:
Age: 8
Cultivation: Da Dou Shi 1 Star (hidden as 4-star Dou Zhi Qi)
Energy Points: 1,591,000
Daily EP: 210,000
Gold Coins: ~290,000