Chapter 517, Celestial Commercial Market
The National Wushuo Dian is a conference of special significance for the subjects of the Celestial Empire.
The pilgrimage ceremony is a grand gathering for the nobles, while the national martial arts ceremony is a grand event for everyone in the empire.
This is similar to the imperial examinations in ancient times. It is a platform for nobles to select outstanding talents and the best promotion stage for civilians.
In the Tianyuan Continent, martial arts is the most respected. Only when the strength is sufficient can civilians be qualified to enter the upper class.
Qi Siyu is an ordinary civilian, and at the same time, she is also a contestant in the National Wushu.
The two largest university prefectures in the Celestial Empire are the Holy Emperor Academy and the Tiansheng Academy. Although there are many martial arts academies in each major city, the gap is indeed huge compared with these two university prefectures.
Qi Siyu is just an ordinary contestant from a remote town. Only two of her academy are qualified to participate in the National Wushu Dian, and Qi Siyu is one of them.
For Qi Siyu, who entered the imperial capital for the first time, the imperial capital is really very prosperous, and all kinds of masters are emerging one after another.
In the small city, Qi Siyu's cultivation level at the peak of the martial arts realm is already an unquestionable top master. Even the city lord's strength may not be stronger than her.
But after she arrived at the imperial capital, she realized that even warriors in the Tianwu realm were very common, and for a moment, Qi Siyu's confidence was greatly hit.
To a certain extent, even if the martial artists compete for resources, even if they are a pig, eating elixirs and drinking spiritual liquid every day, their strength can be stronger than that of a giant dragon.
In many small cities in the Celestial Empire, let alone immortal pills, even formed pills are not common. First-grade and second-grade pills are only for sale in big cities. Many civilians in small cities will probably never be able to access elixirs in their entire lives.
As for the elixirs above the third grade, only the children of the great nobles can afford it, which creates a huge gap in strength between civilians and nobles.
The National Martial Arts Classic is actually a stage for noble children to compete for fame and accumulate reputation. Ordinary civilians need extremely evil talents to have the opportunity to emerge.
Qi Siyu is still a woman, so it is even more difficult to get promoted. After all, in the Celestial Empire, nobles dominated by women almost did not exist.
Most women come to participate in the National Wushu just to find a good husband's family.
In fact, Qi Siyu looks very pretty, because she has been practicing martial arts all year round and has a pretty good figure. In the local area, Qi Siyu is still a goddess-level figure. Although she is not amazing when she comes to the imperial capital, she is also a beauty.
Although Qi Siyu felt revenge in her heart, the reality was cruel. Only after she arrived in the imperial capital did she realize her humility.
Just when Qi Siyu was confused, a knock came from the door.
"Si Yu, the time is almost over. Brother Zhao has been waiting for a long time and said he wants to take us to the largest Tianchao Commercial Market in the imperial capital. You can come out soon."
The person who spoke was Qi Siyu's junior sister-Fang Yun.
The 'Brother Zhao' mentioned by Fang Yun is another contestant who participated in this national martial arts scripture with Qi Siyu.
Qi Siyu cleaned up and opened the door and walked out.
Fang Yun immediately pulled Qi Siyu down the stairs and said, "Hurry up... Brother Zhao has been waiting for a long time. We must take a flying beast to rush to the Tianchao Commercial Market. If we don't leave, we will not be able to come back today."
After leaving the restaurant, a handsome man wearing a long blue gown and a mighty sword was waiting at the entrance of the restaurant. This person was Qi Siyu's senior, Zhao Gao.
Zhao Gao is the son of the local city lord, and his talent is also outstanding. He is only in his early twenties and has reached the eighth level of the local martial arts realm, only a little weaker than Qi Siyu. Naturally, he had an idea about Qi Siyu.
Seeing Qi Siyu come out, Zhao Gao immediately went up and said, "Siyu, let's go quickly. I'm ready for the carriage. After leaving this street, there will be a place to rent flying beasts."
A group of three people rode a flying beast and rushed towards the Tianchao market.
The Tianchao Market is the largest trading market in the imperial capital. Here, you can buy anything. Whether it is high-quality elixirs or top-quality elixirs, you can find them. Even the third-grade elixirs are available. For ordinary people, here
It's a treasure land.
Of course, these things are also very expensive and most people cannot afford them.
Before the national martial arts scriptures, many warriors would come here to Taobao, hoping to get the elixirs that suit them to improve their strength.
When Qi Siyu and others landed, the Tianchao market was already overcrowded.
There are countless shops and shops here, and countless merchants shouting loudly, boasting about how excellent their products are, but they are just like ordinary markets.
Seeing such a lively scene, Qi Siyu temporarily forgot his worries and began to wander around.
Looking at the goods in the shops with at least a thousand gold coins and as many as hundreds of thousands of gold coins, Qi Siyu felt a strong sense of inferiority again because she couldn't afford so much money.
When he came to a stall selling groceries, Qi Siyu caught a crush on a broken jade token at a glance. For some reason, Qi Siyu felt that something was attracting him in this old and damaged jade token.
Qi Siyu pointed to the broken jade plaque and said, "Boss, what is the price of this jade plaque?"
A mercenary with a humorous face saw a beautiful lamb greeting the door and immediately smiled and said, "Miss values this jade token. I'm going to tell you, this jade token was obtained from an ancient tomb by the mercenary group. Look
This jade is of extremely high quality spiritual jade, and it has been at least hundreds of years. If it weren't for the incompleteness, I wouldn't sell it even if it was a thousand gold coins. If the lady liked it, it would be two thousand gold coins!"
Zhao Gao said angrily: "You want to pay two thousand yuan for a broken jade tag... Why don't you grab it?"
"This young master, these things are found by villains from the ancient tomb. Maybe there is any secret magical magic in it. If there is a treasure in the jade plaque, you will make a profit."
"If there is really any secret magical power, why don't you keep it yourself?"
Qi Siyu really liked this jade token and asked, "Two thousand gold coins are too expensive, not as good as...one thousand eight hundred gold coins, is it okay?"
He returned two hundred gold coins, and Qi Siyu was really naive.
The boss immediately smiled and said, "Yes... If the lady really likes it, then I can only give up my love!"
Unexpectedly, a broken jade token could be sold for 1,800 gold coins, and the boss immediately handed the jade token to Qi Siyu.
Qi Siyu was about to take over the jade token when a big hand suddenly grabbed the jade token. After careful examination, he said, "The jade of good texture also contains some spiritual energy. If you rebuild it, it may be able to make a jewelry, which is exquisite.
Three thousand gold coins, I want them.”
A noble young man with a domineering look and dressed in bright clothes took away the jade token. He didn't even look at Qi Siyu, and waved his hand to his subordinates and said, "Checkout!"
Seeing this person's aura, Zhao Gao and Fang Yun did not dare to say anything at once. In places like the imperial capital, almost any nobleman could not offend them.
Qi Siyu couldn't swallow this breath and said, "Wait, I bought this jade token first."
The noble young master turned around and saw that Qi Siyu was pure and had a hot figure, and his eyes immediately changed.
"Oh, I didn't expect that... there is a little beauty here... The little beauty wants this spiritual jade! OK... As long as the little beauty goes with me, it's okay to have as much spiritual jade."
As he said that, he began to approach Qi Siyu intentionally or unintentionally. Qi Siyu took a few steps back in fear. The traits behind the noble prince immediately surrounded the three of them and began to tease with a lewd smile on his face.
This kind of thing is very common here. As long as you have a certain identity in the imperial capital, you will naturally do whatever you want.
When he saw Qi Siyu's appearance, he was not a native of the imperial capital, so of course the noble son was not afraid.
"Little beauty, go with me. You can go and inquire. My Tang family is in the imperial capital, but a famous nobleman. My young master and the third prince are old friends. As long as you follow me, I will protect you.
Glory and wealth.”
Qi Siyu looked ashamed and angry, and shouted: "What are you doing... I... won't leave with you. I don't want the jade tablet anymore. You can let us go."
Although Qi Siyu envied the noble life, she was also revenge and did not want to become the noble canary just like this. Her years of hard work was not for this.
"Oh, I'm still a strong girl... I like it even more. Come and bring the little beauty back to me."
Just as several guards were about to move, an arrow suddenly flew from a distance, and an arrow shot through the noble prince's thigh.
"Ah...what...who...who dares to sneak attack me! Come find me!"
"Tang Yi, I haven't seen you for several years. I didn't expect you to be so disgusting... I really want to hit you once you see him."
"Husband, you've already beaten."
The charming voice of Yao Ji came from a distance, and Mu Chen's figure also appeared.
Following Mu Chen and the others were several female generals of the Fengxiang Army. The arrow just now was Lu Ling's handwriting.
A few days ago, many great nobles ordered the spiritual food in Yao Ji's hand. Yao Ji was here to deliver the goods today. Mu Chen was bored, so he followed him together.
But not long after he arrived at the Tianchao Market, he heard the news here. Based on the principle of causing too much trouble when encountering trouble, Mu Chen of course had to come over and interfere.
When I walked in, I saw that I was still an acquaintance. The Tang family was one of the confidants of the third prince. Tang Yi was the direct descendant of the Tang family and was naturally familiar with Mu Chen. Because of some conflicts, Mu Chen often beat Tang Yi.
Tang Yi hugged his thighs and saw Mu Chen with a hint of fear in his eyes, but his tone was still tough, saying, "Mu Chen! You dare to attack me, the third prince will never let you go."
"Sneaking... is really not good. Come and beat me if you don't die!"
More than a dozen female generals of Fengxiang army behind him received orders and rushed towards Tang Yi directly. They knocked down Tang Yi's guards in a few strokes and punched Tang Yi and kicked him around Tang Yi.
"Ah... Mu Chen... Stop... Ah... You... I won't let you go..."
As the screams gradually weakened, Mu Chen raised his hand and said, "Okay, let's do it."
More than a dozen female generals of Fengxiang Army stopped instantly and retreated behind Mu Chen. They moved quickly and were capable, and they were really as good as men.
Mu Chen picked up the broken jade token on the ground, walked to Qi Siyu and said, "Is this jade token yours?"
"Ah... no... it was sold by the folk girl."
"How much?"
"One thousand eight hundred gold coins."
Mu Chen smiled and said, "It's not bad, it's worth it."
After saying that, he handed the jade token to Qi Siyu, and the soul fire flashed between his fingers.
"Pay, this jade tag is yours."
Qi Siyu hurriedly took out 1,800 gold coins and handed them to the boss, then took the jade plaque and said, "Thank you... Young Master."
"You're welcome."
After saying that, Mu Chen turned around and left.
Chapter completed!