Chapter 2226 - 2222: Delay Brings Change

Chapter 2226: Chapter 2222: Delay Brings Change

Tang Ming brought the Sky Melting Ointment into the Qiankun Nine Palace Realm, and after verification by the Nine-headed Goose Deer, Tang Ming’s creation was indeed a simplified version, even the lowest tier of Sky Melting Ointment.

This type of Sky Melting Ointment doesn’t have much effect, but for cultivators in the Taoyuan World, Immortal Mountain, and Demon Abyss realms, it is quite a formidable refining ointment.

"Looks like at tonight’s auction, I’ll be able to gain plenty of Spirit Stones."

Tang Ming looked at the Sky Melting Ointment in the Jade Box, a faint smile appearing on his face.

The body of the Nine-headed Goose Deer sank into the water: "Then go ahead and get busy, I won’t disturb you."

Tang Ming nodded: "Thank you for your guidance today, senior. Otherwise, I might have made a grave mistake."

"Don’t worry, we still need to rely on you to strengthen the Qiankun Nine Palace Realm. Such a small matter doesn’t require thanks. Just remember to bring in more Immortal Elixir and Immortal Plant."

The Nine-headed Goose Deer submerged into the water.

Tang Ming exhaled deeply, left the Qiankun Nine Palace Realm, and began another round of elixir making.

Indeed, after having refined it once, control during the second attempt became much easier. Moreover, Tang Ming gradually discovered the patterns in crafting the Sky Melting Ointment.

As the sky darkened, Hu Mei’er pushed open the door of Tang Ming’s Alchemy Room, where Tang Ming was intently pouring the liquid of the last Immortal Elixir into the Alchemy Furnace.

Glug.

Dark red bubbles emerge as the ointment solidifies in the Alchemy Furnace, and before long, Tang Ming crafted the second box of Sky Melting Ointment.

"Would you like to eat something?"

Hu Mei’er placed the food box aside, which was personally delivered by the young attendant earlier.

Tang Ming nodded: "Indeed, I am hungry. Do you know when the auction will start?"

Hu Mei’er glanced at the night outside the window and shook her head: "Ying Chou went to investigate. We don’t need to rush; if we miss it today, we can wait for the next one."

"Delays could bring changes. Demons from the Demon Abyss might invade the Taoyuan World at any moment from the Underground Demon Pond. West Continent City still hasn’t risen; if we don’t build up Fox Spirit Mountain, we might not even have a place to shelter."

Tang Ming sighed deeply, a trace of melancholy appearing on his face.

Hu Mei’er patted Tang Ming’s shoulder: "No matter what, I will always be by your side."

"Ahem. Tang Ming, Miss Mei’er, I’m back."

Ying Chou’s coughing voice came from the doorway.

Hu Mei’er did not shy away; instead, she smiled at Ying Chou: "Brother Ying Chou, come in, since you’re back. Just so you know, Tang Ming has just finished refining his elixir, the two of you can have a drink."

Hu Mei’er swiftly arranged the small dining table, placed the food from the box, and poured wine for both Tang Ming and Ying Chou.

Ying Chou took a sip of wine, then said: "I found everything out. The auction doesn’t occur every day; it’s typically held once every seven days, and the next is in three days. However, if we want to auction something, it’s best to go tomorrow and submit the items to the auction house for inspection, which facilitates their promotion."

"Great, then we’ll go tomorrow. Did you mention our intentions to the auction house?"

Tang Ming nodded; Ying Chou, who used to be the leader of the Demon Hunting Team, is very knowledgeable about many things.

Bringing Ying Chou along this time was indeed a wise decision.

Ying Chou nodded: "I did mention it, but the other party seemed a bit dismissive. After all, Wanghuang City is a place mostly known for auctions of premium Immortal Artifacts, and elixirs are rare here, with few seeking them at Wanghuang City."

Tang Ming nodded; he had considered this as well, which is why he specifically crafted the Sky Melting Ointment to amass wealth.

He believed the appearance of the Sky Melting Ointment would usher in a new wave at this auction. Previously, auctions were dominated by those frenziedly buying Immortal Artifacts.

But this time, it would be Artifact Refining Masters going crazy over Sky Melting Ointment.

"Rest assured, you’ll witness a completely unimaginable auction."

Tang Ming’s mouth subtly curved into a smile.

Ying Chou was momentarily stunned, as he didn’t understand why Tang Ming was so confident. Could it be, the elixir he intended to auction was immensely valuable?

Since visiting the auction wasn’t necessary that evening, Tang Ming and Hu Mei’er left their courtyard and went to the lobby in front of the inn, and to Tang Ming’s surprise, neither Hu Jiuze nor Hu Sanqiu were there; only the young attendant sat with a stool at the entrance.

Seeing Tang Ming and Hu Mei’er walk out, the young attendant smiled brightly: "Good evening, guests. How was your dinner?"

"You prepared it, it tasted good."

Tang Ming’s culinary skills as an Immortal Chef were no less than his alchemy, and he was quite satisfied with tonight’s dinner.

The young attendant shook his head: "I’m not skilled enough for that; the food was bought from Sunrise Building. Are you planning to stroll around Wanghuang City? Our Mo Feng Inn operates around the clock, even if you return at midnight, we’ll be open."

Hu Mei’er shook her head: "Where’s your shopkeeper?"

"The shopkeeper?"

The young attendant’s face showed a peculiar expression.

He eyed Tang Ming and Hu Mei’er up and down, then said: "I’m not allowed to say. The shopkeeper warned me if I revealed his whereabouts, he would sell me to the brothels."

Tang Ming and Hu Mei’er exchanged a look, both seeing confusion in each other’s eyes.

Hu Sanqiu and Hu Jiuze had left without informing Hu Mei’er.

Earlier, when Hu Sanqiu was to visit Wanghuang City to purchase ores, could it be that apart from leaving Fox Spirit Mountain, Fox Bachang had entrusted him with other tasks?

Inside the City Lord Mansion of Wanghuang City.

Since the turmoil of the Jiulong Dynasty, the Wanghuang High Tower in Wanghuang City stood empty. The previously powerless Tower Master of Wanghuang directly chose to leave Wanghuang City, passing all control to the City Lord Barton Nock.

Barton Nock was born in the West Desolation, a strong member of a group known as the Demon Slayer Clan.

The Demon Slayer Clan is a renowned tribe in the West Desolation, their people once lived beside the Underground Demon Pond.

Demon invasions of the Taoyuan World frequently first encountered the Demon Slayer Clan, and because of this, the clan is dubbed the hero tribe of West Desolation.

The term ’hero’ always comes with a price. The price for the Demon Slayer Clan was their tribe’s decline.

Originally adept at combatting demons, the dwindling numbers of Demon Slayer Clan’s warriors led the several families within the tribe to realize they couldn’t continue like this.