From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 193 The First Glimpse of Treasure: Xiao Yao's Treasure Hunt

A chill ran down my spine.

The air around seemed to freeze, so oppressive that it made people breathless.

I could feel several pairs of eyes fixed on me, their gazes as cold and menacing as the spitting tongues of venomous snakes.

Jealousy, greed, and a host of other negative emotions were intertwined and almost overwhelmed me.

I quickened my pace, almost running into the VIP room. Linglong followed closely behind, quickly closing the door and adding a protective barrier.

"Miss Xiao Yao, are you alright?" Linglong's voice trembled slightly, clearly sensing the unusual atmosphere.

I shook my head and forced a calm smile. "It's nothing, just some clowns." Although I said that, I didn't dare to let my guard down at all.

The feeling of being spied on didn't disappear; instead, it became even stronger.

I walked to the window, subtly lifted a corner of the curtain, and looked outside.

Sure enough, I spotted Ouyang Fushang's fat, big-eared face in the crowd.

His face was grim, his gaze fixed on the direction of the VIP room, and a sinister smile lingered on his lips.

Several men in black stood beside him, each exuding a fierce aura, clearly not to be trifled with.

I drew the curtains, took a deep breath, and tried to calm myself down.

It seems that this wealthy businessman, Ouyang, is not going to let this go so easily.

He sent people to monitor me; he definitely had ill intentions.

However, I, Xiao Yao, am not someone to be trifled with.

If they want to take something from me, they'll have to see if they have the ability!

I turned and walked to the table, gently placing the brocade box on it.

Upon seeing this, Linglong immediately stepped forward and carefully opened the brocade box.

Suddenly, a dazzling light shot out from the brocade box, illuminating the entire room.

I held my breath, my eyes fixed on the treasure in the brocade box.

“This…” Linglong exclaimed in surprise, her eyes wide open, as if she could not believe what she was seeing.

I reached out and picked up the treasure. It felt warm and smooth to the touch, and a powerful energy instantly surged into my body, making me feel comfortable.

This feeling...

"Someone's coming!" Linglong suddenly whispered, her face turning deathly pale.

This power...

So pure!

My heart was racing, and I could almost feel the heat of my blood rushing through my veins.

Could this be the legendary...?

No, it's too noisy here. I need a quiet place to properly study this treasure.

The noise surged into my ears like a tide—the sounds of bargaining, laughter, cursing, and the clinking of porcelain—all intertwined into a cacophony that disturbed my peace of mind.

I held the treasure tightly in my hand, my palms damp with a thin layer of sweat.

Damn it, this auction house is so crowded, I can't concentrate at all!

I paced back and forth restlessly, while Linglong watched me with concern, but dared not utter a sound to disturb me.

A faint but powerful pressure, like an invisible giant wave, surged towards me wave after wave.

My breath hitched, and I abruptly looked up at the window.

Although I couldn't see anyone, I could clearly sense that Venerable Xuanfeng was nearby!

He was indeed coveting this treasure as well!

My hands clenched involuntarily, my knuckles turning white.

Damn it, he actually tracked me all the way here!

He is a renowned master with unfathomable strength; I am no match for him at all!

I gritted my teeth, a strong sense of unease welling up inside me.

I must leave here as soon as possible, or the consequences will be unimaginable!

I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down.

Panic will only throw me off balance; I must find a way to shake off Venerable Xuanfeng's pursuit.

I quickly put the treasure into my storage bag, then said to Linglong, "Let's go!"

Although Linglong didn't understand why, she immediately followed.

We quickly left the VIP room and blended into the bustling crowd.

As I walked, I cautiously observed my surroundings, fearing that Venerable Xuanfeng might suddenly appear.

“Miss Xiao Yao…” Linglong’s voice trembled slightly, “Where are we going?”

I lowered my voice and said, "Let's leave the auction house first!" Just then, a familiar voice came from behind me: "Miss Xiao Yao, why are you in such a hurry?"

As the auctioneer passed by the VIP room, he happened to see me looking nervous.

He pushed open the door and entered, a gentle smile on his face. His concerned gaze was like a beam of soft light, piercing through the gloom in my heart.

"Miss Xiao Yao, what's wrong? You don't look well." The auctioneer's voice was deep and gentle, instantly making me feel a sense of warmth.

He leaned down slightly, reached out a hand, and gently patted my shoulder, as if soothing a frightened fawn.

I forced a smile and nodded. "It's nothing, I'm just a little upset." His concern touched me, but also stirred up a strange, ambiguous feeling within me.

After all, in this cutthroat auction world, it's rare to find someone who cares about me so gently.

Seeing that I had calmed down a bit, the auctioneer said softly, "There are too many people here, so why don't I take you to a quiet place where you can properly examine that treasure?" His words were like a gentle spring breeze, calming my unease somewhat.

Although I was grateful, I shook my head. "Thank you, Auctioneer. I have a way." With that, I quickly took out several array talismans from my storage bag and rapidly set them up in various corners of the room.

Linglong watched my skillful movements and couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Miss Xiao Yao, you can also set up formations?"

"Well, just some small tricks," I replied casually, though in reality, I was as nervous as a taut string.

Each talisman must be precisely placed in a specific location to form a perfect concealment array.

As the last talisman fell, the entire room seemed to be enveloped by an invisible barrier, the sounds outside gradually became blurred, and the oppressive aura in the air disappeared without a trace.

I breathed a sigh of relief, and the tension in my heart eased a little.

"It's done," I said softly, turning to look out the window.

Sure enough, the prying eyes and hidden shadows outside disappeared.

Although Venerable Xuanfeng was powerful, he ultimately failed to track down this place.

Just then, Linglong tugged at my sleeve anxiously, "Miss Xiao Yao, the noise outside seems to have... disappeared."

I smiled slightly, gripped the treasure in my hand, and felt a surge of anticipation. "Don't worry, he can't find us now." With that, I gently opened the brocade box, and the treasure once again emitted a dazzling light that shone on my face.

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop; only the sound of my heartbeat echoed in my chest.

I sat cross-legged, placed the brocade box in front of me, held my breath, and opened it again.

The shimmering light illuminated my face and also the jade pendant lying quietly in the brocade box.

The jade pendant is pure white, radiating a soft glow, and feels warm and smooth to the touch, like a piece of warm jade.

The jade pendant is shaped like a phoenix spreading its wings, with exquisite and lifelike carving.

On the phoenix's wings were some strange runes, which were twisted and turned like tadpoles, and I had never seen them before.

I stretched out my fingers and gently stroked the runes. A strange energy flowed into my body through my fingertips, giving me a tingling sensation.

Suddenly, some fragments, some blurry images, flashed through my mind, as if they were about the origin and purpose of this jade pendant.

I closed my eyes, trying to capture these fragments and piece them together into a complete picture.

Gradually, I felt as if I had entered a strange space, and everything around me became unreal.

I saw a magnificent palace, resplendent in gold and shrouded in ethereal mist.

A woman dressed in white is holding a jade pendant and casting a powerful spell.

"This is... an ancient immortal technique?" My heart was filled with shock.

Could this jade pendant actually contain a long-lost immortal technique?

I opened my eyes, which gleamed with excitement.

If I can master the magic within this jade pendant, my strength will be greatly enhanced!

With that in mind, I immediately began to study the runes on the jade pendant, trying to decipher their secrets.

Time passed by, and I was completely absorbed in studying the runes, forgetting about time and everything around me.

Linglong stood quietly to the side, not daring to make a sound and disturb me.

Suddenly, I felt a strong fluctuation coming from the jade pendant.

My heart skipped a beat, and I quickly put the jade pendant away.

“Someone’s coming!” Linglong’s voice trembled slightly.

I stood up abruptly and looked out the window warily.

Although the formation was still in operation, I could still sense a hint of danger.

"Who is it?" I asked in a low voice.

Linglong shook her head. "I don't know, but I feel... it's very strong."

I took a deep breath and gripped the jade pendant tightly in my hand.

It seems my secret has been discovered...

"Are you ready?" I asked Linglong, a cold smile playing on my lips.