The bustling situation in Da Mo Fang was even more enthusiastic than Su Anran imagined.
Although he did not investigate specifically, when he was wandering around the next day, he found that the inn in Damofang seemed to be in short supply. This situation naturally promoted the economic growth of the entire Damofang——
Even if it was only a few days, Su Anran guessed that it could be worth the usual monthly income of Da Mo Fang.
There are basically two sources of income for the market.
The first is the monthly payment of each store in Fangshi, which is the source of tax revenue. Unless it is a Dafangshi with a lot of money and does not care about such small money, or there is a big force behind it and focuses on increasing popularity, otherwise the shops in Fangshi will not
They will buy and sell to others at one time, and they will rely on collecting monthly payments to supplement the income of the market.
The second type is similar to various promotional methods.
The more commonly used ones are auctions, which are also events held every once in a while in various markets and are the most important source of capital income.
Damofang can hold a small regular auction every month, a small auction at the end of every year, and a large auction every five years. This is enough to prove that Damofang has a very stable and fixed channel for obtaining auction items.
.
You must know that the auctions in the monastic world are not the auctions on earth where everything can be auctioned.
There are only a few types of things that can really be put up for auction.
Advanced magic weapons, advanced elixirs, advanced techniques, rare materials, etc.
Of course, occasionally there will be things like treasure maps for certain treasures, or entry quotas for a certain secret realm, etc.
The monks who are normally invited to participate in the auction will inevitably have a jade slip introducing the auction items.
Su Anran came to participate on the spur of the moment, so naturally there would be no such thing. This is why he wandered around Da Mo Fang, just to see if he could get some information about the auction items from other people in advance.
But it is a pity that he did not gain anything in this regard.
So after nightfall, he returned to the Red Mansion.
It was still a few ordinary side dishes. Su Anran had no idea of extravagance. Anyway, the food was not delicious, so it was enough to fill his stomach. As for the other things, he didn't think much about it. If it weren't for the Bigu Pill, it was really unpalatable.
, he even felt that instead of wasting money on this kind of thing, it would be better to take Bigu Pill.
"Friend, is there anyone here?"
Su Anran was fussing with the food in front of her when a questioning voice suddenly sounded next to her.
In recent days, the passenger flow in Damofang has increased dramatically, and even the accommodation rooms are almost running out. Tables near meal time are naturally even more scarce.
So if there is a slight vacancy, people will naturally ask, which is normal.
"Yes." Su Anran said lightly.
But what does this normal phenomenon have to do with him, Su Anran?
Anyway, they Taiyi Valley never play their cards according to the rules.
"Uh." The other party didn't seem to expect that Su Anran would answer like this. The body that had planned to sit down suddenly froze, "There are too many people here, and the space is limited. I think my friend, you will be here for a while.
No one is seated..."
"Isn't there still room over there?" Su Anran pointed to a table not far away, where three female practitioners were feasting.
Although they look elegant when eating, they are not slow at all. It only takes a few seconds for a dish to be served, and you can see the difference.
"There are all female cultivators over there. It would be impolite to approach them rashly." The young man looked a little embarrassed.
Su Anran raised his head and glanced at the other party.
This male cultivator has a long aura and a calm momentum. Although he is at the fourth level of the Aperture Realm like himself, Su Anran knows at a glance that the other person's true strength is probably on par with hers. Moreover, his face is fair and gives people a very good feeling.
Feeling fresh and sunny, he is elegantly dressed in white, holding a simple long sword with a scabbard in his left hand, but his sword intention is extremely restrained, and he is obviously a swordsman with extraordinary strength.
It is absolutely impossible for a person like this to be an unknown person on the list of sword gods.
Su Anran suddenly wondered why Wanshilou had compiled so many lists, but these lists never included the person's image?
If there was an accompanying image, then he would be able to recognize who the other person is at a glance.
Su Anran has almost zero experience in walking in the mysterious world, so it is naturally impossible to tell who the other person is just by their breath or some movements.
"I feel rude and embarrassed to treat female cultivators. Isn't it because they are all men?"
As if he didn't expect Su Anran to ask such a question, the young man was stunned for a moment and then smiled and said: "You and I are both men, how can we have such trouble?"
"Of course." Su Anran said matter-of-factly, "Have you never heard of a gay?"
"Ji Lao?" The young man blinked, "Which senior is this? Has he ever done anything?"
I am your uncle.
Su Anran was speechless, and naturally she didn't bother to talk to him.
Seeing that Su Anran had no reaction, the young man hesitated for a moment, then sat down and called the waiter to start ordering.
"Friends, we are destined to meet each other. Let's have a drink together?"
The young man ordered a bottle of wine and two glasses.
"Don't drink." Su Anran curled her lips.
How could you have a drink with a strange man as soon as you meet him? This man must be a gay.
Su Anran confirmed her suspicions.
Want to get me drunk?
Oh, do you think I am a three-year-old child?
"Oh." Seeing Su Anran's refusal, the young male cultivator didn't care much and poured himself a glass, "When I was in the sect, I always wanted to try the taste of wine.
It’s just that Master’s discipline is very strict, so I never have a chance to drink.”
Hearing what the other party said, Su Anran was suddenly stunned, and then asked: "First time drinking?"
"Yes." The young man's smile was very clean, but there was a bit of excitement in his eyes, "Friends, together?"
"No."
Su Anran still refused, and after looking at the other party with some sympathy, she began to move to the side, as far away from the other party as possible.
Seeing that the other party had already put the wine glass to his mouth, Su Anran thought for a moment and said, "First time drinking..."
Before he finished speaking, he saw that the other party was already bored.
have to.
Needless to say, Su Anran.
The next second, just as he expected, the young man suddenly coughed violently and even spit out all the wine he drank.
The whole table instantly became extremely messy.
Many people nearby seemed to have witnessed this scene and laughed loudly, but most of them did not have any malicious intention, they were just watching a joke.
The young man's fair face suddenly turned red.
I don't know if it was because of the alcohol or because of the laughter from others.
"Hina." Su Anran had a look of disgust on her face, "The first time I drank alcohol, I must have only tasted it briefly, and it was boring after one sip... tsk."
At this moment, even the young man's ears turned red.
Obviously shy.
However, Su Anran was certain that the other party was not gay and had no intentions towards him.
"I'm really sorry, I will compensate you." The young man glanced at the messy table and couldn't help showing an embarrassed look.
"No need." Su Anran shook her head, "I'm full."
After saying that, Su Anran got up and left.
Since being disturbed by the incident of the two demons in the Black Ridge last night, Su Anran has maintained a high degree of vigilance. It is naturally impossible to say that he does not suspect the other party. Even at this moment, Su Anran subconsciously feels that the other party is not targeting her.
Come, he will not relax his vigilance because of this.
But when people meet by chance, why should they care what their names are?
So Su Anran went back to her room after leaving the table.
I didn't go out for a stroll the next day, and even three meals were delivered to my room - the meal delivery service is also one of the supporting services for the guest rooms on the seventh floor.
On this day, Su Anran had been practicing in his room. He waited until the auction started before leaving the room, and then followed the stairs in the backyard to the eighth floor.
After verifying the jade ring, Su Anran was quickly invited to a hall.
At this time, there were already hundreds of monks sitting in the hall.
The cultivation levels of these monks range from high to low, but even the lowest ones are at the third or fourth level of the Aperture Realm, while the higher ones are at the natal realm.
Su Anran didn't find any of the Yunling Realm and Soul Condensing Realm monks.
However, the largest number of people in the hall at this time are still monks in the Tongqiao realm, and there are only a few people in the natal realm.
Su Anran thought about it for a moment and probably understood.
The monks in the natal realm are already considered masters in the mysterious world. They are generally the backbone of various sects. They are either practicing in different secret realms or practicing in seclusion within the sect. Even if they occasionally go down the mountain to walk, they will probably not participate in it.
In this kind of low-level activity
, unless there is something special about this type of auction. But if there is anything special, many sects will definitely receive the news and directly ask the market for an invitation in advance to enter. It is unlikely that they will.
Come and participate in the bidding for this kind of invitation quota yourself.
Therefore, the few natal monks present here are probably the heads of the small sects in the nearby area.
Heiling Shuangsha is considered the most talented disciple of the nearby sect Heishan.
Su Anran had just killed these two people with swords, so she still didn't want to meet the leader of the Black Mountain Sect.
He found a seat away from these natal monks and sat down. Then someone quickly brought a jade slip next to him and explained in a low voice the use of the jade slip.
It turns out that this time the bidding for quotas in the Damofang Auction Conference was not the usual one-for-one auction, but a direct simultaneous bidding method. All bidders only need to pass the jade slips to participate in the bidding.
The five people with the largest bets will get these five places, and if the bidders need it, the invitations can also be sent to the designated location through secret channels without revealing the identity of the bidders.
Obviously, Red Mansion has already considered all possible dangerous situations.
Su Anran just sat there for a short while before the bidding began.
Because everyone knew the rules, the auction officer didn't say anything nonsense. After a brief introduction, he immediately announced the start of the bidding.
The auction uses Qi Condensation Pills as the transaction currency. The base price is ten bottles of Qi Condensation Pills. Each bid must not be lower than one bottle of Qi Condensation Pills. No barter or other valuations are accepted. Therefore, if you do not prepare a sufficient amount of Qi Condensation Pills,
If Dan, then it means he has no chance of participating in this auction.
Su Anran was not in a hurry to bid. He just quietly observed the situation of his people and looked at a projection stone hanging in front of him from time to time.
Five bids will be displayed in real time, and behind the bid is a set of numbers. This set of numbers corresponds to the jade slip in the hands of each bidding monk, preventing someone from shouting the same price but not knowing who is bidding for it.
An invitation card.
When the bidding first started, it was obvious that all the monks were a little cautious, and the bidding price was not too high.
Su Anran had inquired yesterday. Generally, the admission quota for the Desert Square Auction Conference is priced at two hundred to four hundred Qi Condensation Pills. Even if the invitation allows three people to enter, the bidding price must be multiplied three times.
Usually there will be no more than 1,500 Qi Condensing Pills.
Although he is indeed rich now, he has no idea of wasting money, so if he can get the invitation at a lower price, he will certainly not be taken advantage of, so he plans to get it in the end.
It’s time to take action again.
Soon, after careful testing and bidding, the bidding quickly entered a fever pitch.
Five invitations, with a minimum price of ten bottles of Qi Condensing Pills, quickly exceeded the price of one hundred bottles of Qi Condensing Pills in just ten seconds. The highest price even reached one hundred and fifty bottles, and the lowest price was at
There are 113 bottles, and the middle price remains between 120 and 130.
Su Anran calculated it silently and realized that this was already more than the price of a thousand Qi Condensing Pills.
But this kind of bidding is obviously not over yet.
This made Su Anran realize a problem.
I'm afraid that there is something in the auction of Da Mo Fang that will make these monks crazy about it.
As expected, the bidding price quickly exceeded two hundred and thirty bottles of Qi Condensing Pill, which was still the lowest price.
The highest price is close to 300 bottles of Qi Condensing Pills, and the middle price of the three bottles of Qi Condensing Pills is also between 260 bottles of Qi Condensing Pills.
But by this time, the bidding was almost coming to an end.
Su Anran thought for a while, and then entered a price of three hundred through the jade slip.
Soon, the highest price on the projection jumped, and Su Anran's bid of three hundred appeared. The second highest price was two hundred and ninety-four. The next three prices were two hundred.
Sixty-two, two hundred and fifty-nine, two hundred and fifty-one.
Perhaps Su Anran's move was the final signal that the auction was about to end.
Almost the next second after he took action, several numbers appeared in succession, directly pushing Su Anran's three hundred to the last place.
But this time, the difference between the five bidding prices is not that big, and they are generally between 300 and 310.
Then there is no change in the bidding price.
The auction officer shouted a few more times, waited for about thirty seconds, and after confirming that no one was bidding, he announced the end of the auction.
Su Anran won this three-place invitation at the price of three hundred bottles of Qi Condensing Pill.
He did not choose to trade on the spot, but had someone send it to his room.
Because he saw that among the monks in the natal realm, three of them looked particularly ugly. It was obvious that they had not succeeded in bidding. This made Su Anran suddenly realize that although there seemed to be only two or three kittens in Taiyi Valley,
This financial strength is probably not weaker than that of these small sects and small aristocratic families - on the contrary, it is much stronger.
Because just before he left the valley, senior sister Fang Qianwen gave him two cylinders of Qi Condensing Pills, which together contained tens of thousands of pills.
Even if ten Qi Condensing Pills are put into a porcelain bottle, there are still as many as a thousand bottles in it.
Three hundred bottles, but only one third of them was spent.
But is that all Su Anran has?
Previously at Wanshilou, he had just completed a large-scale business worth more than 200,000 Qi Condensing Pills. In addition, Han Ying's balance payment had not yet been settled for him.
From a certain perspective, Su Anran can indeed be considered a rich man now.
But when she thought that she had spent three thousand Qi Condensing Pills alone, Su Anran suddenly felt heartbroken.
Maybe it’s just the hamster mentality that comes into play?
"There are still two spots left, maybe I can sell them to others?"
Su Anran couldn't help but fell into deep thought.
