Zhao Qi stopped and carefully looked at the piece of dark iron. I saw that it was black all over, exuding a faint cold air, and it was indeed a rare good material. However, he did not immediately express his position, but continued to ask about the price.

"I want this piece of dark iron, you can make a price." Just then, a familiar voice came from the side. Lin Xuan walked over with a few of his subordinates and looked at Zhao Qi with a smug expression.

Zhao Qi frowned slightly, but he didn't mean to back down: "Oh? Brother Lin is also interested in this piece of dark iron? In that case, let's each do what we can. ”

Lin Xuan sneered: "Each according to his ability? Who do you think you are? I'm going to make a decision on this piece of black iron, and you can't afford it. ”

As he spoke, he turned to the strong man and said, "I want this piece of dark iron, you can make a price." ”

The strong man looked at Zhao Qi and then at Lin Xuan, a little hesitant in his heart. He knew that neither of them was easy to mess with, and that there was no good fruit to eat if he offended either one. However, he decided to quote a price first to see how it went.

"The base price of this piece of dark iron is five thousand spirit stones, and the two sons can bid." The strong man said.

Lin Xuan glanced at Zhao Qi disdainfully: "I'll give out six thousand spirit stones." ”

Zhao Qi smiled faintly: "Seven thousand spirit stones." ”

"Eight thousand!" Lin Xuan gritted his teeth and said.

"Ten thousand." Zhao Qi did not hesitate to increase the price.

Lin Xuan's face changed, he didn't expect Zhao Qi to increase the price so decisively. Although he was angry in his heart, he didn't want to lose face here. So, he took a deep breath and said coldly, "Okay, you won." This piece of dark iron is given to you. ”

After speaking, he turned around and left, leaving Zhao Qi and the three of them looking at each other. Yi Wuxiao and Lan Lingling both looked at Zhao Qi, their eyes full of admiration. They knew that they were able to buy this piece of dark iron this time, all thanks to Zhao Qi's decisiveness and courage.

Zhao Qi smiled faintly: "It's nothing, it's just a little luckier." Let's keep shopping, maybe we'll find something better. ”

With that, he turned and walked towards another stall. Yi Wuxiao and Lan Lingling glanced at each other, and they both saw the firmness and trust in each other's eyes. They knew that following Zhao Qi would definitely be able to find more rare materials and complete their goal.

So, the three of them continued to browse the auction, looking for their favorite treasure.

Lin Xuan, on the other hand, left the scene with his subordinates, full of anger and unwillingness. He knew that losing to Zhao Qi this time would be a heavy blow to him. However, he did not mean to give up, but decided to find a chance to find a place again.

The snake ghost, the black tail, and the rattletail scurried across the barren plains, their faces gloomy and their eyes full of murderous intent. Ever since Zhao Qi took away the Heavenly Spirit Snake Snake Guts from them, these three people have been holding a grudge and vowing to find out Zhao Qi and be ashamed.

"Brother Snake Styx, are you sure that kid will come here?" Ringtail asked hesitantly, his eyes scanning around, as if he was a little uneasy about this unfamiliar territory.

The snake glanced at him coldly, and there was an unmistakable firmness in his tone: "He will definitely come." There's a big auction in Shadow Town, and that kid will definitely find a way to join in the fun. As long as we stay here, we are not afraid that he will not show up. ”

Blacktail didn't speak, but his eyes expressed absolute trust in the snake underworld. He has always followed the serpent and is willing to serve him whenever and wherever he wants.

The three of them blended into the crowd and began to search for Zhao Qi's traces. They split up and agreed to send a signal as soon as they spotted their target.

Ringtail arrives in front of an inn and pretends to inquire about the news, but in fact he is secretly observing everyone who enters and exits.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up, as if he had discovered something. He was about to give a signal, but he was suddenly stunned.

Because the person he saw was not Zhao Qi, but just a stranger who looked somewhat similar to him.

"Well, it seems that I was too anxious." Ringtail sighed in his heart and gave up on the wrong goal.

Meanwhile, Serpent and Blacktail search the town. Although they didn't find Zhao Qi, they unexpectedly found Lin Xuan and the others.

Snake Ming's heart moved, and he secretly thought, "These people seem to be looking for that kid too, we might as well follow them and see if we can find any clues." ”

So, the three of them quietly followed Lin Xuan and the others. They carefully kept their distance, not being noticed by each other, but also being able to hear their conversation clearly.

"Big brother, look at that person over there, is that the kid we are looking for?" Kuroo suddenly pointed to a young man in blue in the distance.

The snake looked at it intently, and suddenly its eyes lit up. That person is the Zhao Qi they think about day and night!

At this time, Zhao Qizheng, Yi Wuxiao, and Lan Lingling were wandering around the street talking and laughing, seemingly completely unaware of the approaching danger.

"That's right, it's him!" Snake Styx gritted his teeth and said, "We've finally found him!" This time he must pay the price! ”

Blacktail and Rattletail also showed an excited and cruel smile. They followed behind Zhao Qi and the others, looking for an opportunity to strike. A thrilling quest and counter-quest is about to unfold in Shadowtown......

Lin Xuan and the others strolled through the bustling streets of Shadow Town, disguised as ordinary tourists, trying their best not to attract attention.

From time to time, however, their gaze swept sharply over the crowd, as if they were looking for something. On this day, their attention was drawn to three suspicious men.

The three were none other than the Serpent, Blacktail, and Rattletail, and they were sneaky, whispering from time to time, apparently plotting something.

"Look over there, there's something wrong with those three guys." Lin Xuan quietly pointed to the three of them and said to the subordinates beside him.

"It's really suspicious, do you want to follow and have a look?" The subordinate whispered in response.

"Sure, but be careful not to let them find out." A hint of cunning flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes, what he liked to do the most was to observe secretly, and then take the opportunity to reap some benefits.

So, Lin Xuan and the others began to quietly follow the three of them. They weave their way through narrow alleys and around bustling markets, carefully keeping their distance along the way.

The three of them didn't seem to be aware of being followed, and continued to go their own way.

After following him for a while, Lin Xuan began to get a little impatient. He frowned and complained to his subordinates, "What the hell are these three guys doing? I didn't do anything serious along the way, could it be that I didn't come to Shadow Town for sightseeing? ”

"Xuan Shao, don't be impatient. Looking at their sneaky appearance, there must be some ulterior secret. If we wait patiently, we may make a big discovery. The subordinate hurriedly reassured.

Lin Xuan nodded, barely suppressing the anxiety in his heart. At this moment, the three of them suddenly quickened their pace and turned into a remote corner. Lin Xuan and the others hurriedly followed, but found that it was empty.

"Damn, it's lost!" Lin Xuan scolded indignantly, "These three guys must have discovered us and deliberately lured us here to get rid of us." ”

"So what now?" The subordinate asked.

"What else can I do? Of course, I continued to look for it. I don't believe they can disappear without a trace. Lin Xuan said, and started a new round of searching.

They searched all over Shadow Town, but they never found any trace of the three Snake Stylists. Just when Lin Xuan was about to give up, an unexpected discovery rekindled his hope.

"Xuan Shao, look at the materials on that stall, is it the kind we have been looking for before?" The subordinate pointed to a stall not far away.

Lin Xuan looked in the direction that his subordinates were pointing, and sure enough, he saw the rare materials they had in mind.

His eyes lit up and he walked over quickly. However, he did not buy it immediately, but pretended to ask the price casually, and secretly observed the situation around him.

At this moment, out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the figures of the three snakes. They were hiding in a corner, secretly observing the auction site. Lin Xuan's heart moved, and he immediately understood their purpose.

"It turns out that these three guys are also here for the auction. It seems that our previous suspicion was correct, and they must be plotting something shady. Lin Xuan thought to himself.

He decided to put aside the idea of buying materials for the time being, and continued to secretly observe the movements of the three snakes.

He believed that as long as he waited patiently, the mystery of these three guys would be revealed.

"Let's go, let's go to the auction first." Zhao Qi said, taking the lead and walking forward.

Shadowtown's auctions are a major feature here, taking place every once in a while. The auction was full of rare materials, elixirs, and magic weapons, attracting monks from all over the world to bid.

When the three of them came to the auction venue, they saw that it was already crowded and lively. In the center of the venue is a tall auction table with a variety of lots, each of which exudes an alluring glow.

"Looks like we've come at the right time." Zhao Qi said with a smile.

They weave through the crowd, looking for something that interests them. From time to time, people crowded past them, accompanied by a flurry of noise and bargaining.

"Hey, look at that!" Yi Wuxiao suddenly pointed to a lot and shouted.

Zhao Qi and Lan Lingling looked at his fingers, only to see a fist-sized spirit bead on display on the auction table. This spirit bead is translucent throughout, emitting a faint blue light, as if it contains infinite energy.

"It's ...... Water Spirit Beads? Zhao Qi's eyes lit up and he recognized the origin of this spirit bead. The Water Spirit Bead is an extremely rare spiritual treasure that is of great help to monks who practice the Water System Exercises.

"That's right, it's the Water Spirit Bead." The auctioneer's voice echoed in the venue, "The starting price is 10,000 spirit stones, you can start bidding." ”

As soon as the words fell, there was a sound of bidding in the venue. Zhao Qi and the three of them looked at each other and smiled, and also joined the bidding. Although they are determined to get this water spirit bead, they also know that there are many competitors and must be dealt with carefully.

The bidding process was extremely intense, and the prices kept climbing. Zhao Qi and the others stared at the water spirit beads on the auction table, secretly thinking in their hearts. Although they brought a lot of spirit stones, they couldn't squander them without restraint.

At the bustling auction in Shadow Town, the crowd is bustling with a variety of rare materials.

Zhao Qi, Yi Wuxiao, and Lan Lingling were also among them, their eyes were sharp, and they were looking for their favorite treasures.

Suddenly, a mysterious spirit bead appeared on the auction table, which emitted a faint light, as if it had infinite magical power.

Zhao Qi's gaze was immediately attracted, and he stared at the spirit bead, and an inexplicable excitement surged in his heart.

"This spirit bead is extraordinary, we must get it!" Zhao Qi whispered to Yi Wuxiao and Lan Lingling.

Yi Wuxiao and Lan Lingling also saw the extraordinaryness of the spirit bead, and they nodded in agreement. However, just as they were about to bid, a discordant voice suddenly sounded.

"Haha, Zhao Qi, have you also taken a fancy to this spirit bead? However, if you want to get it, you have to ask me if Lin Xuantong agrees! A young man in brocade clothes walked over with a group of subordinates, it was Zhao Qi's rival Lin Xuan.

Zhao Qi frowned, he didn't expect Lin Xuan to appear here as well. However, he didn't mean to back down, and said lightly: "Lin Xuan, I am determined to get this spirit bead." If you want to compete, just let it go. ”

Lin Xuan sneered and said, "Okay, since you are so confident, then let's see who can have the last laugh." With that, he turned and walked towards the auction table, ready to start bidding.

Zhao Qi did not show weakness, he followed closely behind, ready to compete with Lin Xuan. Yi Wuxiao and Lan Lingling stood aside, silently supporting Zhao Qi.

The auctioneer began to shout, and the price of the spirit beads continued to rise. Zhao Qi and Lin Xuan are fighting for each other, and they don't give in to each other. Their bidding voices came and went, attracting the attention of the surrounding crowd.

At the bustling auction in Shadow Town, Zhao Qi's eyes were like torches, staring closely at the mysterious spirit bead on the auction table. This spirit bead exudes a faint light, as if it has infinite magical power, and people can't help but be attracted to it.

"Twenty thousand spirit stones!" Zhao Qi raised the bidding card in his hand without hesitation, and his voice was firm and powerful. His gaze flashed with determination and longing, as if this spirit bead had an extremely important meaning to him.

"Oh? Brother Zhao Qi is interested in this spirit bead? A joking voice came from the side, it was Zhao Qi's rival Lin Xuan.

He looked at Zhao Qi playfully, as if he wanted to see something from Zhao Qi's expression.

Zhao Qi glanced at Lin Xuan and said lightly: "Brother Lin Xuan, I am determined to get this spirit bead." If you want it too, then go ahead and bid. There was a confidence in his tone, as if he had already won the battle.

Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Since Brother Zhao Qi is so confident, then I'm welcome." 30,000 spirit stones! ”

As he spoke, he raised the bidding card in his hand with a defiant smile on his face.

Zhao Qi frowned, he didn't expect Lin Xuan to increase the price so easily. (End of chapter)