The Extraordinary Urban God of Medicine - Chapter 1053

Chapter 1053: Chapter 1053: One Dumber Than the Next Chapter 1053: Chapter 1053: One Dumber Than the Next Huang Xiaolong thought to himself that no matter whether he could win the auction of the treasure he desired at tomorrow’s auction, it would be a lot of fun.

“Okay, Zhan Tang, you go rest early,” Huang Xiaolong waved his hand at Zhan Tang. “You’ve been bustling about, you must be tired.”

“Thank you for your consideration, Island Master,” Zhan Tang now absolutely adored Huang Xiaolong and respectfully bowed before withdrawing.

That night, because Huang Xiaolong and his two wives had all inherited dragon power, their energy was somewhat overflowing, leading inevitably to some intimate activities between husband and wife.

To prevent the cultivators on the island from using their spiritual sense to spy, Huang Xiaolong also set up a barrier Formation.

The following day.

Early in the morning, Huang Xiaolong and the others left the inn and headed to the venue of the treasure auction.

Walking on the street, in broad daylight, one could see high-rise buildings everywhere on the island, bustling to the extreme, with cultivators shuttling to and fro, occasionally even seeing nascent soul realm tycoons, all walking around haughtily.

“Island Master, this way please,” Zhan Tang led the way.

The group entered a spacious street. This street was paved with white jade, spotlessly clean, brimming with spiritual energy, almost like a mortal’s fairyland. There were many guards clad in uniform, holding weapons, vigilant in expression, most of them cultivators at the early stage of Divine Skills Realm.

As they walked, a massive building appeared ahead, glittering with gold and jade. On the plaque outside this building, there were three gilded characters–‘Auction House’
Some cultivators in the middle and late stages of Divine Skills Realm, dressed as guards, stood at the entrance of the building, greeting guests and collecting Spirit Stones.

One saw that numerous auction participants formed an orderly queue, paid the respective Spirit Stones, and then entered the venue in an orderly manner.

Though there were many cultivators attending the auction, the scene was neither crowded nor chaotic, with everything proceeding in an orderly fashion.

“Hmm~~This auction house isn’t bad, much better than the one on Dragon Island,” Huang Xiaolong nodded slightly.

“Indeed, Island Master, the former Island Master Guan Shan, while managing the island’s market quite well and having some fame among overseas cultivators, pales in comparison to the atmosphere of this Whale Island,” Zhan Tang also smiled.

“Zhan Tang, get the Spirit Stones out, we’re getting a top luxury private room,” Huang Xiaolong instructed. “Don’t worry, I’ll have the Spirit Stones returned to you later. Consider it a loan for now.”

Opening a top luxury private room in this auction house required a premium Spirit Stone. Huang Xiaolong knew, asking Zhan Tang, a Loose Cultivator like her, to fork out a premium Spirit Stone was somewhat wasteful.

Zhan Tang chuckled. “Island Master, you are really too kind. Don’t worry, I’ve saved up over the years, I’ll go and arrange the room now.”

Just then, a terrifying aura emanated from behind Huang Xiaolong and the others.

Huang Xiaolong’s eyebrows rose slightly, and he couldn’t help but turn around for a look.

He saw a group of people, rushing toward them.

The one in the front was a young man, wearing a saffron-yellow robe, enveloped in swirling mist. This man wore an arrogance on his face, looking down on everything, as if no one was worthy of his consideration, his gaze regal like an emperor’s, as if even a mere glance from him was a great privilege.

That terrifying aura was emanating from this young man. Within him, there was also a hidden aura, like a dragon lying dormant, unobtrusive and yet to burst forth, a force that, once unleashed, would surely be as devastating as a tsunami.

With only a slight sweep of his divine sense, Huang Xiaolong made an accurate judgment: the young man was under 30 years of age, yet his mana fluctuations had already reached the early stage of Transcending Tribulation Realm.

A man in his twenties who was at the early stage of Transcending Tribulation Realm was indeed curious–he could be described as a freak of nature. Moreover, his mana was purer and more formidable than that of other cultivators of the same realm. For instance, Guan Shan, the Island Master of Guan Shan Island, was also at the early stage of Transcending Tribulation Realm, but if he stood beside this youth for comparison, he would surely be overshadowed. The difference in their presence was too vast, as if comparing an emperor to his subject.

‘This barely qualifies as a genius before that “Huangfu Tianjiao,” “Falling Snow Young Master,” yet much, much stronger~~~’ Huang Xiaolong nodded inwardly.

Following the youth were also a group of experts. Each one of them had a subservient look on their faces.

Among them were a few whom Huang Xiaolong had seen before, standing in the square watching the excitement at the Dragon Relics site yesterday.

At this moment, those few cultivators also recognized Huang Xiaolong and trembled in their hearts, quickly stepped forward, bending as they whispered a few words into the young man’s ear.

Upon hearing this, the young man’s eyes flashed sharply, somewhat chilling and somewhat mocking, as he brazenly stared straight at Huang Xiaolong.

The young man’s gaze was fixed directly on Huang Xiaolong, but he still glanced at Zhan Tang who was standing by Huang Xiaolong’s side from the corner of his eye.

In an instant, Zhan Tang felt as if he had been struck by a bolt of lightning, his mind was shocked, his face turned pale, and he was gasping for breath as he subconsciously took a step back.

It was just a mere peripheral glimpse that had sent Zhan Tang reeling back!

“Island Master… this… this person… this person is ranked 26th on the Hidden Dragon List, ‘Xia Ding’~~ a young master from the ancient Xia Family, the strongest of his generation in the Xia Family. The Xia Family may not be a sect, but their profound heritage is immeasurable, a distinguished family with numerous experts and a collection of magical treasures…” Zhan Tang hurriedly explained.

“Oh, so he’s ranked the 26th, eh? Indeed, he is much more formidable than Huangfu Tianjiao. Just speaking in terms of realms, Huangfu Tianjiao is in the later stages of the Divine Skills Realm, whereas this Xia Ding is in the early stages of the Crossing Calamity Realm~~~ a huge disparity indeed. It appears that the higher the ranking on the Hidden Dragon List, the more monstrous the talents. If this person is the genius of the twenty-somethings, then how incredible must the top ten be?”

Huang Xiaolong did not flinch at all, only growing increasingly curious.

“Oh, you are the one who yesterday, in the Dragon Relic, inherited a massive amount of dragon power, causing Huangfu Tianjiao and Teng Tian Song, among others, to return in defeat. Not bad, you’ve really made a name for yourself; now, our Hidden Dragon List’s circle of geniuses is all discussing you. Hmm, you are quite interesting; tell me your name and which sect or family you come from. Lay out all your details for this Young Master,” Xia Ding demanded in an undoubtable tone.

This attitude was very clearly that of a king questioning his subjects.

‘My goodness~ Really? These geniuses on the Hidden Dragon List seem to be one dumber than the next~~~’ Huang Xiaolong truly felt a bit defeated.

These so-called geniuses, full of a sense of superiority, even their words were brimming with teenage angst!

“This… My background isn’t really your concern, is it?” Huang Xiaolong said, shaking his head speechlessly.

“Oh?” Xia Ding’s eyes shifted, his demeanor becoming domineering and regal, a king peerless.

Before he could erupt, the subordinates behind him started barking towards Huang Xiaolong incessantly–
“How preposterous! How dare you talk back to Young Master Xia! You clearly don’t know how to die!”

“Young Master Xia’s inquiry is a favor to you, and yet you don’t appreciate it! Wait and see, you’re going to die very rhythmically!”

“Kneel down quickly, cripple your own cultivation, and beg for Young Master Xia’s forgiveness.”

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The clamor immediately drew the attention of some cultivators at the auction house entrance, as well as those guards in the Divine Skills Realm. Everyone glanced over, but as soon as they noticed it was Xia Ding lecturing a young man, they merely watched from a distance, even the guards from the auction house didn’t come over to stop it, instead, they looked on with schadenfreude at Huang Xiaolong.

“All of you shut up.” Xia Ding, showing signs of impatience, scolded the noisy subordinates behind him.

Immediately, the subordinates, barking like dogs, quieted down, not daring to make any more noise.

“You’ve inherited a lot of dragon power, and in the future, you will have a place in the overseas cultivators’ world and even on the Hidden Dragon List. No wonder you’ve become somewhat complacent,” Xia Ding chuckled and flicked his fingernail. “This Young Master won’t touch you for now. After all, you and Huangfu Tianjiao have set up a life-and-death battle. Hehe~~ this young master certainly won’t help that fool Huangfu Tianjiao by eliminating you. However, I must remind you that everyone on the Hidden Dragon List is a genius, and if you judge a genius’s combat power with the eyes of the ordinary, you will pay a heavy price. Inheriting dragon power does not mean you can defeat the top masters on the Hidden Dragon List.”

“Hahaha~~ that remains to be seen after the fight. So, do you also want to compete with me during the Hidden Dragon List contest?” Huang Xiaolong asked with a playful smile.

Xia Ding laughed, his laugh elegant, nonchalant, mocking, and scornful. “Indeed, suddenly obtaining power can make one arrogant and senseless. No, this young master will not compete with you because you do not yet qualify to be my opponent. Since you’ve become so inflated, this young master indeed wants to temper your sharpness a bit.”

“What do you mean?” Huang Xiaolong laughed heartily.

He knew today was going to be fun.

And sure enough, an interesting toy had indeed presented itself!

“I hear you and Huangfu Tianjiao played a little game to see who inherited more dragon power, with the winner possessing the most. As a result, Huangfu Tianjiao and the others were greatly defeated and even lost their finest magical treasures to you.” Xia Ding’s eyes brewed with something. “Well then, today, this young master will condescend to play a game with you.”

“What do you want to play?” Huang Xiaolong asked cheerfully. “To be honest, I love playing games.”

“You are going to the auction, right? Today, I also have some magical treasures that I must obtain. How about this, later on, we will each bid, and in the end, see who gets the higher quality magical treasures. Don’t worry, the auction house has professional master-level appraisers, it’s quite fair.” Xia Ding said wth a light chuckle. “If, the magical treasures you get are of lower quality than the ones this young master gets, then you will have to hand over the magical treasures you won from Huangfu Tianjiao and others to this young master, how does that sound?”

“Don’t misunderstand, this young master isn’t coveting those mediocre treasures, but to take those treasures and humiliate those fools like Huangfu Tianjiao in front of this young master. It would be quite delightful, wouldn’t it?” Xia Ding laughed rather smugly, seemingly already sure of his victory over Huang Xiaolong!

‘A competition to see who can get better magical treasures at the upcoming auction?’ Huang Xiaolong paused for a moment, immediately feeling it was going to be extremely fun.

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