Chapter 169: Palace of Life

Just then, the door of the auditorium slowly opened.

Everyone began to enter the auditorium one by one. There was also a side door in the auditorium for big shots to enter.

Zhang Yuelu led Qi Xuansu into the auditorium and said softly: "This auction is still a small one. You should see the auction in Beichen Hall. That's what it means to be lively. They are all house deeds and land deeds. There are Yujing, Jinling and Dijing. They are all sold. Many real people will also come forward to bid, but they don't talk about humility."

Zhang Yuelu used to work in Beichen Hall, so he has a deep memory of the auction in Beichen Hall.

After entering the auditorium, there are no fixed seats, and the number of seats is more than the number of invitations, so except for the first few rows, you can sit anywhere.

The two found an inconspicuous position and sat next to each other. After a while, a Taoist priest handed in today's auction list, a total of two pages. After Qi Xuansu took it, he gave the second page to Zhang Yuelu, and each person read one page, and then exchanged after reading.

The first page is full of small items, mainly Western goods, such as the golden crown obtained by the Holy See priests from the New World, which weighs about twelve pounds. Not to mention the craftsmanship, even if it is directly melted into gold, it weighs about ten pounds. Now it is no longer one pound and sixteen taels, but one pound and ten taels, that is, one hundred taels of gold, which can be exchanged for one thousand Taiping coins.

The reserve price for this auction is nine hundred Taiping coins. Although the reserve price is low. But if you want to get it, it may not be cheap.

It has already discouraged Qi Xuansu.

In addition, there is a large Western telescope, about ten feet long, known as a telescope. The new Western long gun, unlike the Eastern fire gun, does not make a fuss about the projectile, but focuses on the fire gun itself, which can be loaded with multiple projectiles and can also be fired continuously.

It is said that the West has begun to study a new long gun that does not use projectiles, and it has achieved initial results. There are flamethrowers and light-shooting guns. From the appearance alone, it is somewhat like a magic weapon in the traditional sense. However, these are confidential and not for sale. Even if they are obtained by chance, they will be in the hands of Tianji Hall or Shenji Camp, and will not be auctioned.

Zhang Yuelu just wanted to join in the fun. She didn't plan to buy anything at first, but she saw that there were many small items in front of her with low reserve prices, so she was a little tempted.

She took a fancy to a mask that could be used for disguise. The reserve price was 500 Taiping coins, which was still within her affordability.

As for the second page, there were some bulk commodities, including ancient calligraphy and paintings, antique porcelain, jade, and jadeite, etc. The most conspicuous ones were the finale and the big axis. The second to last finale was a red fruit taken out by the Great Zhenren Mansion. It had been processed and could be taken with confidence. The reserve price was 5,000 Taiping coins. The last big axis was a Xumi object, with a high-quality appearance and a reserve price of 10,000 Taiping coins.

Qi Xuansu knew for the first time that the Xumi object was so valuable. He couldn't help but look at the Xumi object on Zhang Yuelu's wrist. Compared with the things Zhang Yuelu put in the Xumi object, the Xumi object itself was more precious.

Zhang Yuelu shook her wrist: "Don't look at it, this is issued by the Taoist sect, and it cannot be bought or sold at will."

Qi Xuansu retracted his gaze and said: "I feel like I came here in vain, I can't afford anything."

Zhang Yuelu smiled lightly: "Buying things in such a place is mainly about the word 'goodness'. When you can afford it, you won't go to such occasions to buy things."

"That makes sense." Qi Xuansu nodded in agreement.

Since he couldn't afford anything, Qi Xuansu was relieved and started chatting with Zhang Yuelu. He didn't even notice when the group of real people and the third-grade Taoist priests entered the venue.

After the real people sat down, the auction officially began.

Most people's attention shifted to this, but a few people's attention was focused on Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu.

For example, Tan Taiqiong and Zhang Yuyue.

Tan Taiqiong was more determined, just occasionally glancing at her daughter, and then retracting her gaze as if nothing had happened, calm and composed, with a smile on her face. But Zhang Yuyue did not hide it at all. Those who did not know would think that Qi Xuansu was Li Minghuang who had betrayed Miss Zhang.

Then there were Wan Xiuwu and Yue Liuli.

After the two met Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu, their minds inevitably fell on the two. Yue Liuli was curious about what Qi Xuansu had experienced and which immortal invited him. Wan Xiuwu was wondering what means Qi Xuansu used to take down Zhang Yuelu, who even Li Tianzhen had failed to win. They were all from the Wanxiang Taoist Palace and had no family background to speak of. Could it be that he was a gigolo? But Qi Xuansu's face was indeed not ugly, and it was even above average, but it was far from the point of relying on his face to make a living.

Only Qi Xuansu himself knew that he was just pretending to be powerful. He himself did not know which immortal invited him, let alone any friendship.

At this moment, a second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest arrived late.

He did not come in through the side door reserved for important people, but walked straight into the hall from the main door.

At this time, everyone had already taken their seats, with their backs to the main door, and no one noticed his arrival. Only a few Taoist priests who were in charge of serving were shocked to see this real person wearing a lotus crown. Just as they were about to salute, this person put his right index finger to his mouth and made a gesture of silence.

Several Taoist priests did not dare to speak and let this real person walk into the hall.

At this time, the bidding was getting better and better, and there was no need for the host to shout. The bidding sounded one after another.

The second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest looked around, his eyes stayed on the young man and woman in the corner, smiled slightly, and then walked towards the two quietly.

Qi Xuansu didn't realize it until this person sat next to him, and he suddenly became aware of it.

But several people who had been paying attention to Qi Xuansu all noticed this person.

No need to think too much, this is the real person who invited Qi Xuansu.

Tantai Qiong asked softly: "Yuyue, do you recognize this person?"

Zhang Yuyue looked at him carefully for a moment, shook his head and said, "I don't recognize him, but he seems to be a friend of Uncle Thirteen."

Zhang Kuping ranked thirteenth among the people of the generation, and Zhang Kuqi ranked twelfth.

Tantai Qiong nodded slightly and said nothing.

Wan Xiuwu and Yue Liuli also noticed this person and were surprised. Wan Xiuwu whispered: "It's Zhenren Pei."

Yue Liuli looked solemn: "He actually has friendship with Master Pei?"

In fact, not only Wan Xiuwu and Yue Liuli were surprised, but Qi Xuansu was also surprised. The person who came was actually an old acquaintance of his, just a casual acquaintance.

Qi Xuansu still remembers his name, Pei Xiaolou.

The last time the two met was on the flying boat from Luzhou to Yujing.

At first Qi Xuansu only thought that this person was a liar who was boasting, but he never expected that this person turned out to be a second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest. Even though he was not a real person, he was still a real big shot.

Then what he said at the beginning was not nonsense, but someone who had something to say and told it frankly. It was just Qi Xuansu who made the mistake of judging people by their appearance and mistook the truth for bragging.

At this moment, Pei Xiaolou's original voice seemed to ring in Qi Xuansu's ears again.

"Brother Yu is a few years older. He once studied Taoism in the Wanshou Chongyang Palace in his early years. Later, he became a master of Taoism. Under the order of his master, he went down to the mountain to help the world and accumulated external skills. On the bank of the river, Pindao once met Donghua Zhenren by chance. Donghua Seeing that I had a predestined relationship with him, the real person taught me the 'Taiwei True Technique'. As long as I practice it persistently, I can see the will of heaven and the atmosphere of the earth."

"Unfortunately, Brother Yu is a bit weak and cannot practice this method. Fortunately, Brother Yu is still a blessed person. When he traveled to Qizhou, he met Master Donghua again, so he asked Master Donghua for advice on the 'Ziwei Dou Shu'. Fellow Taoist, Are you sure?"

Qi Xuansu didn't know how to speak for a while, and finally squeezed out one word: "Accurate."

Pei Xiaolou laughed and said, "I haven't finished speaking before I read the fortune teller last time. When I finish reading it, fellow Taoist priests can tell me whether it's accurate or not."

Qi Xuansu asked in a strange way: "Why don't you see your lady?"

According to the title of respected wife, today's people call her my wife, but I don't know that the ancients called me their mother. According to the way people call her today, she would naturally address her as his wife instead of his mother. Qi Xuansu still remembers the "strong woman" who made Pei Xiaolou so embarrassed.

But as soon as the words came out of his mouth, Qi Xuansu knew that he had said the wrong thing.

Pei Xiaolou's face froze, and he coughed lightly: "Well, she still has something to do, so she stayed in Yujing."

Qi Xuansu quickly changed the subject: "By the way, why didn't I see the real person when I got off the flying boat?"

Pei Xiaolou's face became stiffer: "I was in an emergency and flew directly to Yujing."

Qi Xuansu vaguely guessed that it was a lie that he was worried about something urgent, but it was true that he was avoiding his wife.

Even Zhang Yuelu, who didn't know the cause and effect of the incident, noticed that Pei Xiaolou looked wrong and gently pinched Qi Xuansu's arm to tell him to stop talking nonsense.

Qi Xuansu coughed lightly and simply stopped talking.

Pei Xiaolou didn't get angry, but was just a little embarrassed. After a while, he returned to normal and said, "Last time we met, I showed my Taoist friend a fortune teller, but I haven't had time to tell you the result. Do you want to hear it?"

Regardless of whether Qi Xuansu wanted to or not, he nodded and said: "Yes."

Pei Xiaolou casually set up a soundproof barrier, looked at Qi Xuansu carefully, and also included Zhang Yuelu, and then said slowly: "As the so-called Wu Xiang of the Zi Mansion is, he is the highest among people. The so-called 'Ziwei Wu Xiang' refers to Ziwei. , Tianfu, Wuqu, and Tianxiang. In the past, the Ancestral Hall was also called Tianxiang Hall, Duzhi Hall was also called Tianfu Hall, and Beichen Hall was also called Wuqu Hall. In my opinion, both of them have good faces. Destiny, the future will be bright.”

At this moment, Qi Xuansu felt that the person in front of him was a liar wearing a lotus crown.

Zhang Yuelu smiled and asked, "Why do you see it?"

Pei Xiaolou stroked his beard gently and answered the question he asked: "Miss Zhang ordered the palace master Xingtian Mansion to not stick to small details and transform it into big things."

He looked at Qi Xuansu again and said: "Qi Daoyou Ming Palace Master Xing Lianzhen is resolute and determined, self-reliant and self-reliant."

"The Tianfu star is guarding the second house of Chen and Xu, and there must be the Lian Zhen star sitting with it. If there is no evil star to break through, it will be the 'Tianfu Chaoyuange', and also the 'Fu Xiangchao Yuange'. You will have both wealth and honor, and you will have a lot of food and salary." Zhong is admired by others, and the female life is loyal and disciplined. Most of the time, the family background is superior, and she can get the support of nobles and relatives. If the star of Lian Zhen turns into a fortune, it will be difficult for the Lord to succeed when he is young. He will not be able to stand out until he is thirty years old, but at this time If there are Huaji stars and one of the six evil stars in the same palace, it can help Lian Zhen and Tianfu break out of the shackles of the Chen and Xu palaces. Although they will not be spared from hard work, they will eventually be successful in their careers. "

"Tianfu Star is the Emperor Star of the South Dou. Together with Tianxiang Star, it is the right-hand man of Ziwei Star. One is the treasurer and the other is the palm official. Although Tianfu Star has talents, he is conservative and has an introverted personality. However, he is in the same palace as Lian Zhenxing. , not only can the Tianfu Star be practical and stable, but it can also restrain the "evil" and "peach blossom" of the Lian Zhen Star and resolve the "prisoners" of the Lian Zhen Star. It is a perfect match. "