Hearing about the auction, Qin Feng's interest was immediately piqued. If the auction was as good as the two guards described, where anything could be bought, then it was indeed worth seeing. Since Ye Shen only had less than a year left to live, it would be great if there were items at the auction that could extend her lifespan.
Thus, Qin Feng asked, "How can I enter the auction? When do they start auctioning items?"
One of the guards thought for a moment and said, "The auction is held only once a year, and there are only two days left until it begins. Therefore, you might not be able to participate this year."
Qin Feng asked in confusion, "Why? Isn't there still time?"
The guard explained, "Because the auction is held very far from here, and one must use a teleportation array to get there. If one were to travel solely on foot, an ordinary person might not reach it even after three years. Even someone with great strength who can fly through the air would not be able to arrive within seven days. Therefore, you likely won't be able to achieve your goal this time!"
Qin Feng was very puzzled and asked, "Is there no other way for me to get there quickly?"
The two guards shook their heads. They did not have such information. So, one guard truthfully said, "Not that we know of. However, our Sect Master of the Qing Xuan Sect should have a way. Because he always departs on the day the auction begins, and we don't know what method he uses. But one thing is certain: it's definitely not a teleportation array. Because the time the teleportation array is activated contradicts the time the auction begins."
Upon hearing this, Qin Feng asked again, "Can you be sure that your Sect Master is going to the auction and not somewhere else?"
The two guards immediately patted their chests and said, "Of course, we are sure. Because every time the Sect Master returns, he is full of gains. He once told all the disciples of our Qing Xuan Sect that he would exchange for pills that enhance strength for us ordinary disciples at the auction every year. As long as one cultivates diligently, anyone who isn't too foolish has a chance to obtain them. Therefore, we can be certain that the Sect Master must have gone to the auction. With his status and position, he wouldn't lie to us. However... we don't know what method he used. We don't even dare to imagine the things done at that level."
Hearing this, Qin Feng had an idea. He said to the two guards, "You can go about your business first. Remember to help me acquire medicinal herbs. I will find you later if there are other matters."
After hearing this, the two guards nodded and simultaneously assured him that they would complete the tasks Qin Feng had assigned them.
Watching the two guards leave, Qin Feng went to the house where Ye Shen was staying. He knocked on the door and said to her, "You must have overheard our conversation. I'm going to the auction to see if there's anything that can improve your strength or extend your lifespan. As for when I'll be back, I don't know. Don't wander around during this time. Stay here and watch over 204. If everything goes smoothly, I'll be back soon."
At this moment, Ye Shen opened the door and walked out. She glanced at Qin Feng and said, "I understand. I owe you a favor for this. I will definitely repay you in the future. However, thinking about it carefully, I owe you too much. Perhaps, apart from my life, there is no other way to compensate. Be careful, there are too many bad people in this world. Don't let the danger of auctioning precious items bring you trouble, it would be a loss outweighing the gain."
Hearing this, Qin Feng nodded and said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Besides, this is not just for you, but also for me. To improve my strength as quickly as possible and become more familiar with this world, I must make this trip. Farewell!"
Qin Feng was not indecisive. Once he made up his mind, he would go through fire and water.
He did not know what he would encounter at the auction, but he knew that if he stopped progressing, he might not be able to cope when the next disaster struck.
He was very clear about the rules of the Barbarian World. He had to become stronger at all times so that he could handle crises with ease. No matter how the Barbarian World changed, even if more terrifying monsters appeared, he had to have the ability to survive. Only by living was there hope.
Thus, Qin Feng arrived within the Qing Xuan Sect. He intended to find Wang Feng to inquire about information regarding the journey to the auction.
So, he went directly into the courtyard. He slowly amplified his senses, searching for the strongest person around. In the courtyard, the strongest person was undoubtedly Wang Feng.
As he was doing this, a voice sounded from behind him.
"What are you doing? The sect has a rule that prohibits extending divine sense beyond five meters from the body. You are not from our Qing Xuan Sect, who are you?"
Qin Feng turned his head to look at the person speaking. It was a little girl who only reached his knees.
Qin Feng rolled his eyes at her and continued to amplify his senses, searching for Wang Feng!
Seeing that Qin Feng ignored her, the little girl became furious. She said angrily, "If you continue to be so rude, I will not be polite to you. I don't care who invited you as a friend; anyone who violates the sect rules will be punished."
Qin Feng turned to look at the little girl. Her angry expression and rosy cheeks were very cute. He even felt an urge to pinch her little face.
However, he didn't have time now. He just turned and said one sentence to the little girl, "Children shouldn't meddle in adult matters. Go home and find your mother."
After speaking, Qin Feng continued to walk forward. But at that moment, a powerful crisis instantly struck him.
Then, a great force hit his back, and he flew out like a cannonball.
A mouthful of blood spurted from his mouth. Qin Feng turned his head in disbelief. The little girl was behind him. She glared with her large, watery eyes, pouted her lips, and said angrily, "This is your punishment for not obeying the sect rules. Now I'm going to take you to the disciplinary hall to accept your punishment."
Qin Feng looked at the little girl. At this moment, his heart was like a stormy sea. He clearly sensed that there were no powerful individuals around, so why did such a thing happen?
He had also carefully investigated this little girl. She clearly had no power, so why did she suddenly unleash such terrifying strength?
Qin Feng could feel that the move he had just taken was not something an ordinary immortal cultivator could achieve. Even Wang Feng, the courtyard master of the Hua Yuan, could not unleash a move with such powerful explosive force.
Who exactly was this little girl? Why could she possess such terrifying power at such a young age?
Qin Feng pondered continuously, while the little girl's actions did not stop. She reached out and grabbed Qin Feng, intending to take him to the disciplinary hall.
Her tender little hands and petite figure could lift Qin Feng from the ground with one hand, which was simply unbelievable.
Just as she was about to leave, Wang Feng's voice echoed.
"Sect Master, please wait. He is my guest."
What? Sect Master!
The Sect Master of the Qing Xuan Sect was actually such a little girl?
Qin Feng was somewhat bewildered.