BXBX NOVEL Chapter 132: Exploring the City of Heavenly News.
Shortly after, Lein and the others exchanged a few more words with Elder Wan regarding life in the void, hoping to gain any useful tidbits. They were also curious about the lives of cultivators and asked several general questions in detail to Elder Wan.
The conversation lasted for about 30 minutes, with Elder Wan answering all of Lein and the two girls\' questions clearly and calmly. Occasionally, to lighten the mood, Elder Wan would ask about Lein and the others\' life origins.
Listening about Earth, Elder Wan did not seem surprised at all because he felt it was normal for a planet from a lower realm to have such a civilization.
Feeling that the conversation was enough, Lein stood up from the sofa and said, "Alright, Elder Wan, I think that\'s enough for the chat. Thank you for everything."
"You\'re welcome. Oh, and take this," Elder Wan replied, producing a hexagonal amulet made of white crystal stone. Elder Wan then tossed the hexagonal amulet into Lein\'s hands.
"Oh, it\'s quite heavy."
Lein held the hexagonal amulet and felt its weight. It was quite heavy, about 5kg, but it was nothing for Lein, who had reached Tier-3. He then checked the status panel description of the hexagonal amulet.
(Portal Core Amulet) An amulet containing spatial and temporal energy that marks a precise location within the chaotic void. It serves as a beacon for multi-space portals.
- Location: Guandu Realm
"Amazing, I can meet Elder Wan again and visit the Guandu Realm without much trouble," Lein thought to himself.
Shortly after, the three of them thanked Elder Wan, who watched as they prepared to leave.
Lein and the others made their way back as before, descending the stairs to the ground floor. Once on the lower floor, they rented a star beast transportation vehicle located in front of the main road of Heavenly News City.
The transportation chosen by Lein, Laras, and Nita was a two-wheeled vehicle pulled by a large bird with colorful feathers. The bird was beautiful to look at, with a gracefully curved beak.
"This is great; I can barely feel any bumps. It\'s much more comfortable than riding cars on uneven roads," Nita said, standing on the rear seat alongside Laras.
Lein and the others sat comfortably on the transportation cart. After meeting with Elder Wan, their next goal was to explore and try to find popular dining and sightseeing spots in Heavenly News City within the Guandu Realm.
The streets were filled with the vibrant colors of lanterns and vendors offering various exotic fruits and mouth-watering grilled foods. Small shops sold glittering items and cultivation tools. The tempting aroma of food mixed with the bustling sounds of visitors, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere.
Lein and the others were captivated, eager to explore all the wonders that the city of Heaven\'s News had to offer.
After a few minutes, the beast vehicle carrying Lein and the others came to a stop. They disembarked from their star beast transport and walked towards a luxurious clothing shop decorated with shimmering lanterns and colorful silk drapes. The entrance was guarded by two golden dragon statues that looked almost alive, creating a magical and captivating impression.
Upon entering, they were greeted by rows of elegant garments hanging neatly. Each outfit had its own aura, highlighting the distinct characteristics of cultivators. There were long gowns adorned with gemstones, intricately designed robes, and leather battle armor that looked strong yet graceful.
"Wow, look at this one, Nita!" Laras pointed to a white gown with gold embellishments resembling angel wings, perfectly matching her cultivation theme as a Winged Sky Angel.
Nita smiled, "Yeah, it looks perfect on you. You\'ll look like an angel descended from heaven."
Laras tried on the gown and looked at herself in the mirror. "But… I need something more flexible for fighting. This gown is too formal," she said, spinning slowly.
Lein, who was browsing the men\'s cultivator outfits, chimed in, "How about this cultivation robe?" He pointed to a navy blue robe with silver accents that looked light yet durable. "This robe has protective magic and seems comfortable enough for battle."
Laras nodded in agreement, "This seems more suitable. What do you think, Nita?"
Nita, busy trying on some accessories, glanced at the robe Lein picked, "Great choice! The navy blue will also make you look more dignified. Take it, and save the gown for special occasions."
Satisfied with their selections, Laras and Nita decided to purchase the robe. They headed to the cashier and then continued their journey to a grand building at the end of the street—the famous auction house in the City of Heaven\'s News.
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The auction house was filled with wealthy cultivators, merchants, and nobles dressed in luxurious attire. The atmosphere inside was bustling, with the sounds of bids and comments echoing throughout the hall. A large stage stood at the front, displaying various antique and valuable items one by one.
The auction had just begun with a bid on an ancient sword said to be able to absorb spiritual energy from enemies. "Bidding starts at 500 thousand spiritual crystals!" the auctioneer announced loudly.
Lein watched closely as the sword\'s price kept rising. Laras and Nita whispered to each other, amazed at how each bidder fiercely competed for the rare items.
"I bid 800 thousand spiritual crystals!" a man in a black suit raised his hand, his eyes sharply fixed on the sword on the stage.
"800 thousand! Any higher bids?" the auctioneer asked enthusiastically.
"850 thousand!" came a voice from an elderly woman who exuded the aura of a high-level cultivator.
The auction continued with various other items, including power-boosting talismans, healing crystals, and ancient artifacts radiating magical auras. Lein, Laras, and Nita watched with great interest but refrained from bidding.
To them, these items were of a lower tier. They were here just to observe and experience the atmosphere of the City of Heaven\'s News. Special auctions for high-level cultivators were, of course, not open to the public and couldn\'t be entered by just anyone, unlike the one they were attending now.