Evolve from a Tree

3The auction house was an ancient wooden building that took up hundreds of square meters. The building was a hundred meter tall with a jade-green roof, embroidered pillars with carved beams, and a flying pavilion. Under the arch of the roof, there was a small bronze bell.     0

    

The signboard above the main entrance had a few large words written on it — "Navy Tide Auction House".    

    

In the lower right corner of the signboard was carved the Navy Tide Merchant Guild's mark. It was a Navy Tide Flower, and its shape was very similar to Rose's, but it wasn't as delicate as Rose's. The Navy Tide Flower's vitality was tenacious, and it bloomed frequently in the four seasons.    

    

Just by looking at this towering building that stood in the center of the city and took up a large amount of space, one could tell that Navy Tide Trading Company was indeed worthy of being called one of the top trading companies in the entire Navy Tide Continent.    

    

In front of the main entrance stood two rows of beautiful young women wearing white cheongsam. They had beautiful bodies, gentle temperament, and a smile on their lips.    

    

Their words were soft and their every move was like the spring wind.    

    

"Hello, sir. This is the infield. Please show your proof."    

    

"A certificate?"    

    

The girl on the left covered her mouth and chuckled, "I assume you are from a foreign country. In order to ensure the quality of this auction, only those with proof can participate in today's auction."    

    

Su Mu raised his eyebrows: "What's an infield?"    

    

"Yes." Seeing Su Mu's doubt, the woman on the left explained: "Today's auction is divided into the inner court and outer court. The outer court is specially opened for Spirit Cultivator s below the Aperture Stage, and the inner court is for Spirit Cultivator Masters above the Aperture Stage.    

    

The items stored in the field are not as valuable as those in the field, but the prices are moderate and the items stored are abundant, so we can guarantee that everyone will not return empty-handed. "    

    

Su Mu smiled and asked: "What kind of proof is needed to participate in the inner court auction?"    

    

"The way to obtain proof is very simple, as long as your strength reaches the Aperture Stage, we will provide you with a certificate and a small gift free of charge."    

    

"It doesn't matter if your strength doesn't reach the Aperture Stage, having Heavenly and Earthly Treasure s with Aperture Stage above that level or having abundant funds is fine too."    

    

The threshold for Aperture Stage was not high on the surface, but it was in reality not so.    

    

After the spiritual energy tide descended, the number of Spirit Cultivator appeared like a geyser. Countless Spirit Cultivator appeared like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, mostly with Common Stage.    

    

The Aperture Stage was still the core strength of the Spirit Cultivator s. For example, the amount of people who had reached the Aperture Stage was not more than 400.    

    

From the looks of it, the threshold was not that high.    

    

Looking at it from another angle, the items inside the auction that were able to attract so many Spirit Cultivator to come here was not simple at all.    

    

"Where is the test?"    

    

The woman pointed at the side door next to the main entrance and said gently, "We have a special testing area. Please follow me."    

    

Under the guidance of Miao Ling, Su Mu walked into the side door. After walking for about 100 meters, they arrived at a wide and bright indoor area.    

    

At the center of this battle was a pure gold statue of a nine dragons spitting out pearls.    

    

The statue was vivid and lifelike, and did not give off any sort of bewitching feeling. One could tell with a single glance that it was the work of a famous expert.    

    

Beneath the statue was a base made of some unknown material. The diameter of the base was around fifty meters. There was a circular groove on the outside that was filled with clear, living water.    

    

"This is our Navy Tide Merchant Guild's unique Nine Dragons Yi. After they finish testing, please imprint your palm into a palm-shaped groove and circulate your spirit energy."