Simulator: Starting as a Green Snake and Transforming into a Dragon

Chapter 395 Grand Opening

Time continued to pass, and soon a month had gone by. He still hadn't received any message from the other party asking him to kill King Zhao. Instead, the matter at the market had been almost completed.

The recruitment of businesses has ended, and the merchants have renovated their stores according to their own characteristics, so they are ready to open for business.

After thinking it over, Gu Yuchuan decided to announce to the world that the Linlang Market would open in ten days, and that a grand auction would be held on the opening day, inviting cultivators to attend this grand event.

He gave all merchants the opportunity to participate in the auction. Each merchant could put one treasure up for auction. Of course, taxes had to be paid, which was definitely a good thing for Gu Yuchuan.

The remaining treasures were given by Gu Yuchuan himself. He actually had some treasures on hand, which he could exchange for some spirit stones.

After this news spread, it still caused quite a stir in the Qingyun Realm. Gu Yuchuan and the Divine Dragon Dynasty are now a major force in the Qingyun Realm, a formidable force that many cultivators can look up at with their heads held high.

Countless people want to attend this auction, but in reality, only a tiny fraction can actually get in.

If you are a free cultivator, you need to have the strength of the Nascent Soul stage. If you are not a free cultivator, it depends on how powerful the force behind you is. Gu Yuchuan has reserved a spot for some of the larger forces, regardless of whether they come or not.

In reality, as long as Gu Yuchuan invites someone, no powerful entity will refuse to come. Anyone with eyes can see that this will become the commercial center of Qingyun Realm in the future. It would be a real pity not to come and see it.

They were very busy for the next ten days. The first thing they had to prepare was the auction list, which was also the most urgent thing.

After all, the auction list needs to be released in advance, usually three days in advance, so that everyone knows roughly what's on the list and can prepare some spirit stones beforehand, and bid according to their needs during the auction.

This is a worry, since the order of the items is also important. An auction lasts a long time and needs to have a beginning, development, climax, and conclusion.

Gu Yuchuan himself wasn't particularly skilled in this area, so he didn't quite understand it. However, among his subordinates, Song Chuan was knowledgeable. Song Chuan had been running Linlang Pavilion for many years and was already a qualified manager.

However, his cultivation level was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, which was really not enough to handle the situation.

However, Gu Yuchuan still recognized his abilities. With his help, they spent two days designating and distributing the list.

Soon, the list spread throughout the Qingyun Realm. At this auction, both Gu Yuchuan and the merchants brought out their most precious items, all of which were things that you couldn't normally buy even with spirit stones.

For example, top-grade magic treasures, spirit treasure-level talismans, longevity pills, level four array plates, and spirit springs—these things are often monopolized by powerful forces, and it might take ten years for even one to circulate on the market. Now, so many of them are available for auction.

Some smaller factions would gladly spend all their spirit stones to exchange for one or two good items to buy treasures.

With the list settled, the next step is finding the auctioneer. Two requirements need to be met: high cultivation level and beauty, at least at the Golden Core stage. Gu Yuchuan really couldn't find anyone suitable.

In the end, it was Ningzhi who broke through to the Golden Core stage and volunteered to come. However, she was pregnant, although it wasn't showing and couldn't be seen, Gu Yuchuan didn't want her to be so tired.

However, Ningzhi was very determined and approached Gu Yuchuan many times to discuss the matter. She even started learning about the abbot's duties. In the end, Gu Yuchuan agreed to the proposal.

He was quite pleased that his concubines were ambitious. If Ningzhi had talent in this area, it would be considered that she had found her own career. After thinking about it, he finally agreed to the matter.

With that, preparations for the auction are almost complete, and now we just have to wait for that day to arrive.

The day was sunny and breezy, as if the weather knew something big was about to happen. Gu Yuchuan arrived a day early, followed by Ningzhi and Jianjia. However, the Imperial Concubine did not come, as someone had to stay at home.

In addition, since her pregnancy was more advanced, she really didn't want to come out in public, so the two of them came after the other concubines.

It's worth mentioning that Ningzhi's work has made Jianjia start to think about her own positioning.

Of the four consorts, the Empress is the ruler of the world, holding a lofty position, and her influence extends throughout the entire world.

The Imperial Concubine has a distinguished background; she is the niece of the Demon Lord and possesses higher cultivation. Now, she is in charge of the palace affairs, and all the servants treat her with great respect. Even though she has no children for the time being, her position is very secure.

Although Consort Ningzhi's rank is a bit low, she has now found her place. As long as she is useful, she can naturally secure her position.

And what about her? Although she claimed to be His Majesty's first woman, she and His Majesty had no emotional foundation. She relied solely on her exceptionally talented daughter, but that was definitely not enough. She needed to find her purpose! But where was that purpose?

She felt a little anxious. This time, she had truly awakened, but no one had discovered it yet.

The shopkeepers were the ones greeting guests outside; their status was just right. If Gu Yuchuan were to greet the guests, it would be giving them too much face.

The auction hall is enormous, even utilizing spatial technology; the entire hall on the first floor can seat over a thousand people.

There are 128 private rooms on the second floor, and each room is staffed with a dedicated person. After all, the people in these private rooms are the core personnel who spend money, and they need to be taken seriously.

Judging by the time, it's almost time to start the auction.

Gu Yuchuan appeared on the stage in the middle of the auction.

Both the cultivators in the pavilion and those inside stood up. They still had to respect a senior in the Nascent Soul stage.

The applause lasted for a while, and just as it was about to fade away, Gu Yuchuan finally spoke.

Under the dazzling lights, his imperial aura was much weaker, giving people a more approachable feeling. After all, people are there to spend money, so he naturally has to be friendly.

"I am very pleased that everyone has given me the honor to attend the opening ceremony of our Linlang Market and support our auction. I thank you all. I believe that everyone will be able to find their favorite items at the auction. I will not say any more unnecessary words. The auction shall officially begin."

Golden lotuses floated down from the sky, and mist rose from the ground. This single act of skill was something no ordinary force could accomplish.