Time Manipulating System-Chapter 76
Chapter 76
The Sword Comprehension Grass appeared before his eyes.
The moment the wooden box emerged, he had sensed the lingering sword intent within.
And…
He discovered a deeper secret.
Gu Yang stored the Sword Comprehension Grass, then turned to the still-stunned Liu Tianxiang.
He asked calmly, “Senior Brother Liu, it’s over.”
Liu Tianxiang snapped out of his daze at Gu Yang’s voice.
His expression stiffened.
“Ahem, well… Master Gu…Gu Yang, your strength now… it’s far beyond what it was a month ago!”
“Congratulations on comprehending seventy percent fist intent!”
He spoke quickly, though his emotions were tangled.
It hadn’t even been two months since Gu Yang became a core disciple.
And yet…
Gu Yang had already left him far behind.
Back when Gu Yang grasped forty percent fist and sword intent, Liu Tianxiang still held onto pride, thinking that if he broke through to Core Embrace Realm, he might catch up.
But now…
That thought was gone.
He couldn’t compare to Gu Yang.
Gu Yang wasn’t a normal prodigy.
He was a monster.
A freak.
“You flatter me, Senior Brother. Now that the Black Dragon Auction has ended, are there any other major auctions nearby?”
Gu Yang asked curiously.
Liu Tianxiang shook his head.
“There’s only the annual Black Dragon Auction in this region. No other major events for now.”
“I see.”
Gu Yang nodded slightly.
He had hoped to try his luck at other auctions.
But it seemed…
That opportunity wasn’t coming.
“So, Gu Yang, are you heading back now?”
Liu Tianxiang asked.
“No. You go ahead, Senior Brother. I need to return to Black Dragon City to handle something.”
“Alright, I’ll take my leave then.”
Liu Tianxiang nodded repeatedly.
He turned and left in a hurry.
Watching his eager retreat, Gu Yang couldn’t help but raise a brow.
Am I really that terrifying?
Why does Senior Brother seem so afraid of me?
But Gu Yang had no idea…
Liu Tianxiang wasn’t afraid.
He was overwhelmed.
Imagine standing beside a prodigy with monstrous comprehension.
Crushed in every aspect.
Constantly reminded of the gap between them…
It was soul-crushing.
If he stayed near Gu Yang any longer…
Liu Tianxiang feared he’d start believing he was useless.
Honestly…
Compared to Gu Yang, he probably was.
Gu Yang didn’t dwell on Liu Tianxiang’s thoughts.
He didn’t head home.
Instead, he turned toward Black Dragon City.
He walked straight to the auction house.
The staff spotted him and rushed forward.
“Lord Gu Yang, how may we assist you?”
“I’d like to ask… the Sword Comprehension Grass that was auctioned earlier…do you know where it came from and how old it is?”
Gu Yang asked calmly.
The staff member paused, then shook his head apologetically.
“Sorry, sir. I’m just a regular employee. I don’t know those details. But Lord Yue might.”
“Please follow me.”
Gu Yang nodded and followed him into the auction’s back hall.
Inside a lavish room…
A young man was presenting items for appraisal.
Across from him sat a white-bearded elder.
The elder glanced at the items, then waved dismissively.
“No. Not old enough. Too little value. Not qualified for our auction.”
The young man left, dejected.
The staff quickly led Gu Yang inside.
“Lord Yue, apologies for the interruption. This is Lord Gu Yang, ranked thirtieth on the Genius Ranking. He has a question for you.”
The staff bowed respectfully.
“Thirtieth on the Genius Ranking?”
Yue raised an eyebrow.
“You may leave.”
He dismissed the staff.
Then turned to Gu Yang, studying him briefly.
A smile appeared.
“So, Lord Gu Yang, what would you like to ask?”
His tone softened.
His gaze held a hint of flattery.
No joke…
Thirtieth on the Genius Ranking!
And the only prodigy from Haonan Province to make the list!
As a mere appraiser, Yue wouldn’t dare act arrogant.
“I’d like to know where the Sword Comprehension Grass auctioned today was excavated from…and how old it is.”
Gu Yang wasn’t surprised by the respect.
His reputation warranted it.
He asked his question calmly.
“Sword Comprehension Grass?”
Yue’s eyes narrowed slightly.
He remembered that it had been auctioned by a Core Embrace cultivator.
Why was Gu Yang asking?
Could it be…?
His pupils shrank.
He had a guess.
But he was smart…he didn’t show it.
After thinking for a moment, he replied, “I recall it was dug from a small valley in the Hengduan Mountains. A remote area, outside the Nine Nations.”
Gu Yang frowned slightly.
That far?
He had hoped to visit the origin site and harvest more.
But now…
That seemed unlikely.
Still, he made a mental note. Maybe someday.
“And its age?”
Gu Yang asked again.
This time, Yue answered quickly.
“That’s easy. I saw it the moment I received it.”
“That Sword Comprehension Grass was nine hundred years old. Quite ancient. Its sword intent had thinned considerably, so its value dropped sharply.”
Yue sighed.
Some spiritual herbs grow more valuable with age.
But Sword Comprehension Grass was different.
The older it got, the more its sword intent faded.
Freshness was key.
Right after excavation was the best time to consume it.
“Nine hundred years?”
Gu Yang’s eyes lit up.
Perfect!
Still under a thousand.
That meant…
He’d scored a bargain!
If he could revert the herb to its pre-nine-hundred-year state…
It would be as if freshly unearthed.
Then, when consumed…
Not a trace of sword intent would go to waste.
Excellent.
Truly excellent.
“Thank you for the insight.”
Gu Yang cupped his hands and turned to leave.
Yue blinked.
He wasn’t sure why Gu Yang asked.
But that wasn’t his concern.
As a humble appraiser, he didn’t need to know.
Chapter 76
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