章節 49: Cauldron
As Meng Xiao reached the market, she headed straight to the Ming family auction house.
This time she is welcomed straight by the attendee.
To avoid any mistake, Manager Zhi informed the workers of a customer who wore a cloak and they should treat her with respect.
Meng Xiao is welcomed to a back room. She sat down gracefully on a black seat made with the fur of a wolf. She is served tea with an intoxicating fragrant as she waits patiently for manager Zhi. The tea's aroma filled the room. The tea is brewed from rare tea leaves jasmine and bergamot and the fresh scent intertwine and dance in the air.
As Meng Xiao sipped the tea a symphony of flavour unfolded on her tongue. The first taste was delicate and floral, like a gentle breeze carrying the scent of a blossoming garden. Then the taste deepens revealing layers of complexity creating a dance of flavours. Meng Xiao savours the unique taste.
Soon, the door is forced open and manager Zhi's face full of sweat enters.
As soon as he heard of the young master customer present, he left everything he was doing to meet her.
"Young Miss, what would you like to get this time?" Manager Zhi said with a polite smile.
"Sit, we will discuss this in detail," Meng Xiao said as she pointed Manager Zhi to a seat closer to her.
After Manager Zhi sat, Meng Xiao cleared her throat.
"I want a cauldron," Meng Xiao said.
"Cauldron?" Manager Zhi asked to be sure he did not mishear.
" Yes, I want it. And I want it tonight" Meng Xiao said.
"I will it just so happen that we have some cauldron but they are stored in the storage room for some time do you mind taking a look?" Manager Zhi asked.
"I don't mind, take me there," Meng Xiao said as she got up.
Manager Zhi leads Meng Xiao to an underground storeroom that houses most of the ming auction precious items.
As they walk down the stairs which can only accommodate one person at a time in a pitch-black environment, they come to a huge black door that has a mighty presence.
Manager Zhi stopped Meng Xiao from moving forward and walked towards the door. He channels his qi transferring it to the ground as a form of identification. The ground showed a white light and the eye of the formation was revealed.
It is just like modern days, where people use fingerprints, in this fantasy world. Their qi which have been mixed with their body essence can be used as a form of identification.
*Creak* A loud noise was heard and the formation guarding the door deactivated and the door opened.
Seeing the grand formation, Meng Xiao was surprised. She did not even notice it present. If a thief like her had tried to open the door he would have been attacked by the formation and died without even knowing the cause.
Meng Xiao looked at the formation with squint eyes.
"Please follow me," Manager Zhi said as he directed Meng Xiao to the storage room.
As they enter the storage room, with a wave of his palm, Manager Zhi summons a fire which he spreads to already placed wood and it illuminates the room.
Looking around, Meng Xiao saw precious swords with unique patterns and dense inscriptions which left her in awe. She gave a vague guess that they were above grade four swords. " The Ming family must have done a lot of trades with another empire for them to fill their collection with precious artefacts Meng Xiao thought inwardly as she continued to move on.
Soon, they came to the cauldron section.
"This is the place right?" Meng Xiao asked as she looked around.
The part of the storage room is filled with cauldrons of different colours and qualities.
"This is it, you can pick anyone you want, " Manager Zhi said.
Meng Xiao looked around before her eyes landed on a strange cauldron.
The black cauldron gives off a mysterious and majestic aura.
Meng Xiao was immediately captivated by it and she walked toward it.
"Wait young miss" Manager Zhi quickly said"What?" Meng Xiao asked as she looked at Manager Zhi with a confused gaze.
"You might want to know the legend of this cauldron before nearing it," Manager Zhi said.
"What is the history behind it?" Meng Xiao asked with a curious gaze. The ethereal feeling she got from the cauldron has made her mesmerised by it.
"This cauldron is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. And it is known as the the 'Cauldron of eternal enrichment' crafted centuries ago by a reclusive alchemist" Manager Zhi said as he explained to Meng Xiao.
Meng Xiao's interest deepened as she listened.
"The cauldron possess unique powers to enhance the properties of pills and potion concocted in it. The inside is coated with the essence of rare minerals which contains celestial powers channelling cosmos energy which refine pills or potions. Any elixir brewed in it becomes more potent no matter the grade of the herb used" Manager Zhi said.
Meng Xiao's imagination ignites with possibilities. As she imagines the wonders of the cauldron.
"Legend has it that, the alchemist who crafts this cauldron was known to have e tended his life span by consuming the elixirs brewed within it" Manager Zhi continues.
Meng Xiao's blood boils as she contemplates the impact of the cauldron in her journey of alchemy if she wields it.
"I must get it no matter what" Meng Xiao made a silent vow within her.
But one thought flashed in her head. " If the cauldron is this powerful why would the Ming family offer to sell it? There must be more to it" Meng Xiao thought inwardly as she continued to listen to the tale about the cauldron.
As Manager Zhi concluded his explanation Meng Xiao said.
" Manager Zhi, since the cauldron has such unique properties. Why does the Ming family intend to sell it? The cauldron is worth to be a family heirloom"
"You are wise young miss. The cauldron was recently found in a tomb which we have confirmed to be the tomb where the real owner died. Under the cauldron is a note that says the cauldron should be given to the person who is deemed worthy of it. Even though the cauldron has great powers, no one has been able to subdue it. Anyone who tries to claim it suffered serious backlash for its aggressive nature and some even lost their life. Do you want to try?" manager Zhi asked.
Hearing the word that people who are not chosen by the cauldron suffer from its attack Meng Xiao was a bit hesitant. She looked at the cauldron with a longing look before it was quickly replaced by determination.
"How does one acquire it?" Meng Xiao asked.
"You put a strand of your qi on it. Then you will know if it accepts you or not" Manager Zhi said.
"I will acquire you. You are just a cauldron, I have a powerful soul in me" Meng Xiao said as she moved closer to it.
Seeing her action he knew she had made up her mind. He channels his qi ready to save her anytime if the cauldron attacks her.
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