Eternal Dragon Emperor Chapter 410 410: Meeting the Association Leader

"The Exquisite Short Sword? This is actually the legendary Exquisite Short Sword? Am I dreaming?!" Elder Liu said, looking at Zhang Xinlan with a stunned expression.

Ye Tian wasn't familiar with the Exquisite Short Sword. He only knew that if Zhang Xinlan had brought it out, it must be quite precious. He never expected it to be the legendary Exquisite Short Sword the elder spoke of; it was truly a surprise.

"That's right, this is the Exquisite Short Sword," Zhang Xinlan said calmly. "I wonder, is this item sufficient to qualify for the auction? I'm sure you are all well aware of the Exquisite Short Sword's value."

"Aware? Of course, we are. This is by far the most precious item we've seen for this auction," Elder Liu said, looking at Zhang Xinlan. "Its value is nearly impossible to estimate. Are you sure you want to put the Exquisite Short Sword up for auction?"

"Since I've brought it out, I naturally intend to auction it," Zhang Xinlan replied, glancing pointedly at Ye Tian. "I was wondering, do I now qualify to et the Association Leader with my friend?"

"Of course. I'll take you to see the Association Leader right away," Elder Liu said. "Oh, and this is your entry Token. Please keep it safe. I'm sure the Association Leader will arrange your accommodations personally."

He then handed Zhang Xinlan a Token identical in color to Ye Tian's. "Let's go! I'm sure the City Lord will be very happy to see you!"

"Wait," Ye Tian said at once. "This gentleman is also our friend. I'd like for him to et the Association Leader with us. We can't just abandon him here, can we?"

"Of course, that's fine. Since he's your friend, let's all go together," said Elder Liu.

Ye Tian and his two companions followed Elder Liu to a private courtyard. There, a middle-aged man was trimming a seven-colored peony, paying them no mind.

"Association Leader, a show-stopping item has appeared. I've taken the liberty of bringing its owners to see you," Elder Liu said respectfully to the middle-aged man.

Upon hearing of a show-stopping item, the middle-aged man stopped his work. He turned, looked over Ye Tian and his companions, and said, "Them? Are you sure the item they've brought is worthy of being a showstopper?"

The middle-aged man's tone made it clear he didn't believe for a second that their item could be a showstopper. After all, they were far too young. It was simply unrealistic for them to possess such an item.

"It is. Association Leader, you've surely heard of the Exquisite Short Sword? The item they've brought is none other than that. They also have two Lotus Seeds, the likes of which I have never seen. The Energy within them is incredibly potent—far more so than that of a Top Grade Spirit Stone. That is why I took the liberty of bringing them to you," Elder Liu explained.

"What? The Exquisite Short Sword?" the middle-aged man asked, suddenly stunned. "You're saying they brought the legendary Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact that can slice through iron like mud—the Exquisite Short Sword? And Lotus Seeds with even more Energy than Top Grade Spirit Stones?"

Only then did he begin to properly size up the three visitors. He could tell Zhou Hongtao's cultivation at a glance—Mid-Four Veins. But the cultivation of Ye Tian and Zhang Xinlan seed to shift and waver, making it impossible for him to get a clear read.

To beco the Association Leader, one had to be incredibly powerful—otherwise, how could he command the respect of others? The middle-aged man himself was at the Early Six Veins level, yet he couldn't see through the cultivation of Ye Tian and Zhang Xinlan. This shocked him imnsely.

"That is correct. They've requested a VIP room. What are your thoughts on this, Association Leader?" Elder Liu asked.

Ye Tian, Zhang Xinlan, and Zhou Hongtao remained silent, taking a mont to observe the Association Leader's courtyard. Its surroundings were, without a doubt, elegant, tranquil, and beautiful.

"Have they brought the items? Have them co inside so we can speak in detail," the middle-aged man said. "I trust that anyone you hold in such high regard, Elder Liu, must be extraordinary."

"You three, please follow ," Elder Liu said to Ye Tian and his companions.

Once the five of them were inside, Ye Tian noticed the room's furnishings were quaint and antique. Many of the objects appeared to be ancient artifacts. 'This must be the middle-aged man's personal collection,' he thought.

"Let see their items," the middle-aged man said to Elder Liu imdiately after gesturing for Ye Tian and his companions to sit.

Elder Liu promptly presented the items from Ye Tian and Zhang Xinlan. As the Short Sword and the Lotus Seeds were placed on the table, the middle-aged man first picked up the Exquisite Short Sword to inspect it.

Once it was drawn from its sheath, the Exquisite Short Sword emitted a profound, cold glint. A single glance was enough to tell that this was an exceptionally sharp Divine Weapon.

The middle-aged man examined it for a mont before setting it down. "Impressive. This is indeed the legendary Exquisite Short Sword. It emanates powerful Energy fluctuations, with those of the Cold Ice Elent being the most distinct. It is a true treasure, worthy of being a showstopper."

"The Exquisite Short Sword belongs to this young lady," Elder Liu said. "Association Leader, please take a look at the Lotus Seeds as well. They are also an exceptionally rare treasure."

The middle-aged man slowly picked up a Lotus Seed to examine it. At first, his expression mirrored Elder Liu's initial reaction; he thought there was nothing remarkable about it. But when he extended his Divine Sense to probe it, his expression changed dramatically.

"Such powerful Energy!" the middle-aged man said gravely. "What in the world is this Lotus Seed? I've never encountered this type of Energy before. It feels like it can be absorbed directly, and its quality seems even higher than that of a Top Grade Spirit Stone. Absorbing the Energy from this Lotus Seed could very well lead to a boost in one's cultivation."

"I happened to find them at the foot of a mountain, and I paid a heavy price to obtain them," Ye Tian began to explain. "The Energy within is indeed terrifying. Of course, if one's cultivation is insufficient, they cannot absorb it. There's a real danger of one's body exploding.

"Not long ago, I managed to absorb one and nearly died in the process. However, I can say this for certain: the Energy within these Lotus Seeds can be absorbed completely, and far more quickly than the Energy from Spirit Stones," Ye Tian spoke up.

"Excellent. The Exquisite Short Sword and these Lotus Seeds are both certainly worthy of being showstoppers. I can absolutely grant your request for a VIP room. However, I have one small request of my own, if my young friend would be willing to entertain it," the middle-aged man asked.

"Please speak freely, Association Leader," Ye Tian replied. "If it's sothing I know, I will certainly tell you."

"My young friend, since you were able to obtain these Lotus Seeds, I'm sure you don't only have these few, do you?" the middle-aged man said. "I was wondering if you could put a few more up for auction? To be honest, I'd like to acquire one or two for myself. They would be a great aid in both advancing and recovering my strength."

Ye Tian glanced at the middle-aged man, then said, "Since the Association Leader has agreed to give us a VIP room, it's only natural that I show my respect. Please, take this Lotus Seed, City Lord. Let's consider it a token of friendship." After speaking, Ye Tian retrieved another Lotus Seed from his Storage Ring.