Chapter 338: Volcanic Flame Essence and Sea King Spirit Grass!
Tang Dongling was momentarily surprised by Lin Fan's question, but quickly responded with a professional smile. "Volcanic Flame Essence Stones and Sea King Spirit Grass are both rare spirit materials, especially the latter—it's one of the rarest water-attribute herbs in the entire Chaos Demon Sea. May I ask what you need them for?"
Lin Fan replied casually, "The Flame Essence is for me. The Spirit Grass is for my little companion."
Tang Dongling glanced at Mu Lingshan and smiled gently. "She's a cute one. Not many children would dare wander freely in a place like the Tianshang Domain."
Mu Lingshan grinned, completely unaffected by the compliment. "I'm strong, too!"
Tang Dongling laughed softly and turned her attention back to Lin Fan. "Volcanic Flame Essence Stones, we do have in stock, but not many. As for the Sea King Spirit Grass, that's more complicated. It hasn't appeared in our main inventory for several months. But you're in luck—it's said that one stalk will be auctioned off at the Tianshang Auction in a few days."
"Then we'll wait for the auction," Lin Fan said simply.
"Very well. Since Young Master Lin has completed a high-level transaction with us, you're now considered a high-tier VIP of Tianshang Pavilion," Tang Dongling said. She took out a black jade token engraved with a golden tower and handed it over. "With this, you may enter the VIP floors during the auction. If there's anything else you need, our attendants will serve you exclusively."
Lin Fan received the token and nodded. "That'll make things easier."
After the trio left the appraisal room, they explored a few more shops inside the Pavilion and purchased some commonly used materials. Before long, evening was approaching.
"Should we find a place to rest?" Lin Dong asked.
"Let's find an inn near the auction venue. We'll stay there until the day of the event," Lin Fan said.
They soon settled into a top-tier guesthouse affiliated with the Pavilion, where the Pavilion's VIP token granted them priority access.
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That night, the news of Lin Fan's appearance at the Pavilion—and of him selling treasures like the Demon Shark Fang and Evil Bone Staff—spread quietly throughout Tianshang City.
In particular, those who recognized the origin of the items immediately took notice.
After all, the Evil Bone Staff belonged to the late Evil Bone Elder of Evil Wind Cave. His death was still a recent wound in the Tianfeng Sea Region.
And the Demon Shark Fang was a sacred relic of the Blood Demon Shark Tribe—its presence in the hands of a human was enough to raise countless eyebrows.
Some people began to speculate that Lin Fan was not only powerful, but a hidden dragon from some ancient force, perhaps even from the Flame God Palace. His ability to kill renowned experts and sell their treasures so boldly only added to his legend.
…
Three days passed quickly.
In these few days, Lin Fan and his group remained low-key. He spent his time refining spirit materials and strengthening his control over both Yuan Power and spiritual energy. Lin Dong worked diligently on improving his Azure Dragon Transformation Art, while Mu Lingshan mostly napped and ate—though occasionally she asked Lin Fan to help her test the limit of her sealing powers.
Finally, the day of the Tianshang Auction arrived.
The entire city was bathed in a festive atmosphere. Vendors and cultivators filled the streets. Spiritual beasts and merchant ships flew overhead. The main plaza in front of the Pavilion was packed with people waiting to enter.
Those with ordinary tokens had to queue and be inspected.
But Lin Fan's group, holding the VIP token, skipped the line and were ushered directly into the third floor, reserved for high-ranking guests.
The auction floor itself was circular in design, with a vast stage at its center, surrounded by ascending seats and enclosed boxes—like private viewing booths. Lin Fan and his group were guided into one such box.
The room was elegantly decorated, with silken couches, spirit fruit trays, and an open view of the auction stage.
"Not bad," Lin Fan said, leaning back comfortably.
Soon after they settled in, the lights in the auction hall dimmed, and a spotlight shone on the center platform.
A graceful figure appeared under the light—it was none other than Tang Dongling, now dressed in a form-fitting white robe, elegant and poised.
"Welcome, esteemed guests, to this season's Tianshang Auction," she greeted, her voice calm and powerful, instantly silencing the crowd.
"The treasures featured today have been carefully screened and appraised by our Pavilion's elders. As always, you may bid with absolute confidence."
As her voice rang out, the excitement in the hall surged.
Behind the scenes, staff members carried up a covered tray.
Tang Dongling smiled and lifted the silk.
"First item—Three Drops of Thunder Dragon Essence Blood. Perfect for cultivating thunder-type martial arts or refining thunder-elemental bodies."
The moment the item was revealed, the room trembled slightly with the power of thunder.
In their private booth, Lin Dong's eyes lit up.
"Brother Lin Fan, that could be useful for me," he whispered.
"Then go for it," Lin Fan said calmly.
Tang Dongling announced the starting bid. The auction began—and the night unfolded from there.
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