Painting of the Nine Immortals
chapter-555

Chapter 555: Returning with a Full Basket

Translator: _Tat_ Editor: Rundi

A real dragon is the most legendary creature, and its existence is known to be the noblest. Its capabilities surpass normal imagination.

This is apparent just from the object before everyone. Even though it was merely one scale that has endured god knows how many years, it still retains an unimaginable amount of power and makes everyone have trouble breathing. This alone was enough to prove the powerfulness of a real dragon.

Other than insane battling abilities, everything on the dragon is a treasure in itself. Its blood is rarer than any spiritual medicine, its bones extremely sturdy, and its talons are indestructible.

As for the scale, it was, of course, a valuable treasure that is extremely special and hard to find. Even though there was only one of them, it still remains as an out of the world prize. It is a great material to use to forge weapons, as it contains the prowess of a dragon and can bring all enemies into a state of shock.

Such an astonishing piece of treasure, whose heart wouldn’t waver? Even if an original leveled cultivator were here, his heart would be moved by it!

For this reason, everyone’s breathing became hasty. Yet nobody offered a price to bid.

Because everyone here knew very well that the only person worthy enough to own this dragon’s scale was Ling Xian. Unless he didn’t want it, nobody would dare to offer a price.

“It really is a dragon’s scale.”

Looking at the vibrating scale, Ling Xian’s eyes glazed over with desire.

The value of a dragon’s scale was extremely high. Even with his normally collected mentality, his heart was wavering. As his heart pounded with desire, he was also very much cautious.

Especially when he remembered how the Technique of the Physical Body and the Fire Taming Pearl were fiddled with, he became more and more careful.

The dragon’s scale was an unearthly treasure. The Mu Clan may choose to auction it, but it would never just hand it to someone. The Mu Clan most definitely knew that Ling Xian would choose this item the moment the dragon’s scale appears.

Since everyone knew that this would be the case and the Mu Clan did not choose to replace this treasure with another, it means the dragon’s scale is a trap used to lure Ling Xian. It was already for certain that the harm the dragon scale can cause is far more serious than the Technique of the Physical Body or the Fire Taming Pearl!

After all, despite the high value of the Technique of the Physical Body and the Fire Taming Pearl, the Mu Clan wasn’t 100 percent certain that Ling Xian would choose these two items. Therefore, The Mu Clan merely fiddled with the items rather than setting up a complex plot with it.

This was something Ling Xian just confirmed. He found that the traps surrounding them weren’t too difficult to resolve. At the very most, he will just be a little bit troubled.

The dragon’s scale, however, was different. This item is the highest priced item at the entire auction event. Every single cultivator was definitely going to bid on it. Therefore, one conclusion can be drawn. The trap related to the dragon’s scale is the most serious one, and it was prepared specifically for Ling Xian.

This is all because the Mu Clan has already determined that even if Ling Xian disregards the Technique of the Physical Body or the Fire Taming Pearl, he will not forego the dragon’s scale!

“What a Mu Clan. I knew that you letting me choose three treasures of my choice was not a genuine apology. It is another set of plots you are using against me.” Ling Xian softly grinned. “You have fiddled with all the high valued items up for grabs at the auction. Then, you say I am allowed to pick any three items I like.”

“Out of all the items brought out today at the auction, the three highest valued items are without a doubt, the Technique of the Physical Body, the Fire Taming Pearl, and the Dragon’s Scale.” Coldness swirled around in Ling Xian’s eyes, “Mu Clan, you were confident that I would not let go of these few treasures.”

One has to admit that the ancestor of the Mu Clan was a complex character.

At first, he infused poison into the invitation sent to Ling Xian in the hope of using it to harm Ling Xian. Then, without even showing his face, he pretended to be offering peace but in the back, was setting up even more vile plots.

If this were anyone else, they would’ve fallen into the Mu Clan’s trap. But who was Ling Xian? His experience and resume were more profound than those of the original level. Why would he fall for such tricks?

“Mu Clan… so what you are working so hard to try and trick me? Since I did not fall for your plots at first, why would I fall down now on these three treasures?” Ling Xian’s smile carried a trace of sarcasm and a hint of coldness.

Since the Mu Clan was certain that he would choose the dragon’s scale, then he must get his hands on this item. After all, he wasn’t going to fall for what the Mu Clan was planning, so why would he give it up?

Then, not only will he have gained the treasure, but he will also be completely safe. When that happens, the Mu Clan ancestor’s face will look extremely funny.

“Mu Clan ancestor, do you realize that as you are plotting against me, I am also plotting against you?” Ling Xian’s eyes flashed with teasing, then he said, “Since you are handing over three valuable treasures personally, then I will accept them with a smile. As for who will end up being the one smiling, let us wait and see.”

As he thought about it, his eyes shifted to Mu Feng and once again made the statement that hurt everyone’s teeth.

“Mu Clan Leader, that item is now mine.”

The moment his voice trailed off, every participant began to sigh one after another, and their faces were full of helplessness.

Since Ling Xian was silent for quite a while, they thought he had given up on the dragon’s scale, which made them hopeful. Yet before their eyelids, he once against made such a statement. This triggered them all to sigh sadly.

The most helpless and angry person was, of course, Mu Feng.

He already knew that Ling Xian wasn’t going to give up this dragon’s scale. Therefore, he was extremely angry. If he didn’t have that one last hint of rationality left in him, he would’ve run up to Ling Xian and fought until his life ends.

“Aye, oh well, after all, the Technique of the Physical Body and the Fire Taming Pearl were all already given to him. Losing the dragon’s scale is not a big deal anymore.” Mu Feng silently sighed. He wasn’t aware of the Mu Clan ancestor’s plan, and thus he was very unwilling to let the dragon’s scale go.

Though unwilling, he couldn’t do anything about it. Ling Xian’s capability was right there, and he wouldn’t dare to disobey the Mu Clan ancestor’s orders. He could only grit his teeth and breathe through the pain. “Since you have spoken, then I will do as you ask.”

“Very good.”

Ling Xian smiled in satisfaction and softly flapped his sleeves. The dragon’s scale that was once on Mu Feng’s hand flew before him. However, he didn’t touch it right away and instead, scanned it using his Qi.

After confirming that there was no actual trap, he shook his head with a smile and sent it to the Painting of the Nine Immortals. He believed that even if the Mu Clan set up the most hidden and complex trap, it will not escape the immortals’ eyes.

“The Technique of the Physical Body, the Fire Taming Pearl, and the dragon’s scale, all three items are now inside my pouch. This trip sure was worth it.”

Ling Xian smiled in satisfaction and straightened his body, “Since I have picked the three items of my choice, then there is nothing for me to do here. I will say my farewells now.”

Then, he began to walk back toward his motel.

Huang Er followed him closely.

Just as the two were starting to leave, the man dressed in black, who was hoping to buy the Fire Taming Pearl also stood up and followed them.

Then, another person from the scene also stood up. He was dressed in a similar manner as the other guy by was wearing an oversized black robe and a bamboo hat with a veil. His face was hidden completely.

“It doesn’t look like he is poisoned by the Poisonous Dragon Scorpion. It seems like my original plan failed.”

This person watched Ling Xian leave and made some assumptions, “however, I was confident that you would end up picking those three items and I was certain that you would find the tricks on those objects. However, discovering they have been fiddled with is one thing, being safe against them is another.”

“Young fella, after today, you will understand that it’s not that easy to just take a treasure from the Mu Clan. The Mu Clan is not a force you can mess with.”

The person snickered darkly, and his tone was boiling with confidence. “I have high expectations of you. I hope you will live long enough to see tomorrow’s Sun. Then, I will personally finish you with my own hands.”