Yue Li quickly scraped the impurities stuck inside the Alchemy Furnace clean. Looking at the Top Grade Spiritual Stone she had just obtained, a satisfied smile touched her lips. Earning these Spirit Stones is truly easy.
"Keep it going," Yue Meng beckoned Ao Li to reignite the Alchemy Furnace and proceed with the alchemy.
The two Medicine Rabbits brought from Eden Garden had recently become so busy they had developed muscles from their activities.
In Black Eye’s Spiritual Beast Secret Realm, watching the chaotic Spirit Beast Group before him, he felt very dissatisfied. Then, looking at Yang Huan, who was already moving so fast he seemed like an illusion, he felt helpless. We’re short-staffed; I miss my clansmen.
Silver King, however, was relatively leisurely—that was, of course, when there were no orders. As the sole delivery entity, the moment an order came in, it had no time to rest.
While the various beasts busied themselves, the auction at Purple Fortune Pavilion commenced.
After a fortnight’s wait, Chen Jiuge realized with regret that Chong Xiaochong from Flower Fairy Valley hadn’t shown up. Another potential client lost. Do I really lack the talent for sales?
「Purple Fortune Pavilion」
Holding an invitation from the City Lord Mansion and also being one of the auction’s consignors, Chen Jiuge secured a third-floor private room. Although it wasn’t on the topmost fifth floor, his spot was still top-tier among those below the Immortals.
The fifth floor was reserved for Heavenly Immortals and the fourth for True Immortals. To secure a spot on the third floor, one’s cultivation, status, and renown couldn’t be lacking.
The auctioneer in charge was a beautiful young woman.
"Ladies and gentlemen, today’s auction will now officially commence. I am your auctioneer, Liuliu."
"Without further ado, the first item for auction is the Yin Yang Pill. I presume I don’t need to elaborate on the effects of the Yin Yang Pill. The starting bid is ten thousand Top Grade Spiritual Stones, with each increment no less than one thousand Top Grade Spiritual Stones."
Liuliu’s voluptuous figure swayed, and the Yin Yang Pill, encased in a Jade Box, appeared on the auction stage.
Within the private room, Chen Jiuge eyed the decent quality Yin Yang Pill with interest. The pill could harmonize a cultivator’s yin and yang balance, beneficial for both Qi Cultivation and Body Refinement cultivators. It also had the ability to heal hidden injuries and could, to some extent, speed up a cultivator’s cultivation pace. In the Myriad Beasts Sect, it required Merit to be exchanged.
A fourth-floor private room immediately called out a price that seemed to cut off further bidding.
Liuliu nervously watched the cultivators who were about to bid retract their offers, anxiety rising in her heart: Oh no, is the auction going to flop on my first time hosting? Could I be fired?
Huh, is that Chong Xiaochong’s voice? Chen Jiuge glanced with surprise toward the adjacent private room.
"Fifty-one thousand."
"Fifty-two thousand."
After a Mahayana Elder in the main hall called out a high price of "sixty thousand," the Yin Yang Pill was successfully sold to him.
Beyond the initial Yin Yang Pill, the remaining items failed to capture Chen Jiuge’s interest. His inventory was filled with treasures gifted by Immortals, and the inferior items at the auction were beneath his consideration.
As time went on, the auction finally drew near its conclusion.
"Next are the three grand finale items of today’s auction. I believe many of you are here specifically for them. Now, let’s begin the auction for the first of these items: a Golden Crystal Green-eyed Beast with superior bloodline."
"There are three Golden Crystal Green-eyed Beasts in total, to be auctioned separately. The starting bid for each is one hundred thousand Top Grade Spiritual Stones, with each increment being no less than one thousand."
Liuliu, with her enchanting figure, took a step back as four Returning to Void cultivators carried a large iron cage onto the auction stage.
The black cloth was pulled away, revealing a majestic and imposing Golden Crystal Green-eyed Beast. Master Qianshan also appeared on stage at this moment. He performed a Spell, confirming on the spot that the beast possessed a superior bloodline.
"It truly is a Golden Crystal Green-eyed Beast with superior bloodline!" cultivators below exclaimed in shock.
"Two hundred thousand!" A minor faction on the second floor could no longer hold back. A Golden Crystal Green-eyed Beast with superior bloodline had a high probability of breaking through to the True Immortal realm; this was an opportunity for their family or faction to soar.
"Three hundred thousand."
"Five hundred thousand."
"Everyone, please give the Three Harmonies Sect some face."
"The Three Harmonies Sect? What are they? We, the Qianshan Immortal Sect, want it! Six hundred thousand."
"This is an auction! No matter how strong your Qianshan Immortal Sect is, you can’t threaten people here! The Immortals are watching! Seven hundred thousand."
As the major Sects joined the bidding, this Golden Crystal Green-eyed Beast was sold for one million Top Grade Spiritual Stones.
When the final price was confirmed, Chen Jiuge nearly leaped three meters into the air. A small Personal Grotto Heaven costs ten million Top Grade Spiritual Stones—albeit at a friendship price—but this Golden Crystal Green-eyed Beast actually sold for one million! Does that mean ten such beasts are worth one small Grotto Heaven?
It’s a shame the Bibo Beast contains so little of the Golden Crystal Green-eyed Beast’s bloodline. Moreover, this type of Spiritual Beast is exclusive to the City Lord Mansion, so I can’t purchase them in large quantities. What a pity!
The second Golden Crystal Green-eyed Beast sold for one million and thirty thousand Top Grade Spiritual Stones.
The third beast, subject to the most intense bidding, fetched the sky-high price of one million two hundred thousand Top Grade Spiritual Stones.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the auction for the Golden Crystal Green-eyed Beasts has concluded. Next up is the Holy Spirit Fruit Tree. The Holy Spirit Fruits on this tree will ripen in one year. Therefore, the starting bid is three hundred thousand Top Grade Spiritual Stones, and each increment must be no less than ten thousand."
Finally, it’s here. Chen Jiuge looked at the Holy Spirit Fruit Tree on stage, a trace of anticipation visible on his face.
The Holy Spirit Fruit Tree was very useful for small families, but for Chen Jiuge, its practical effects were rather ordinary. However, Holy Spirit Fruits were delicious—reputed to be one of the tastiest Spirit Fruits in this Great Thousand World.
"Five hundred thousand."
"Five hundred fifty thousand."
"Six hundred thousand."
"Eight hundred thousand!" Chen Jiuge directly raised the bid by two hundred thousand. If I let them bid incrementally, this price will soar through the sky!
"Alright! The guest on the third floor bids eight hundred thousand! Are there any higher bids?" Liuliu announced, her voice tinged with excitement.
"Eight hundred fifty thousand."
Chen Jiuge’s bid directly stunned the crowd. Although the Holy Spirit Fruit Tree was an Immortal Grade Spirit Plant, its practical effects were quite ordinary, and it had a long maturation period. Its only truly significant advantage was probably its delicious taste. For small families, it could enhance their foundations without attracting unwanted attention from more powerful entities.
"Alright! One million, going once! Are there any further bids?"
"One million, going twice!"
"One million, going three times!"
"Congratulations to this guest for winning the Holy Spirit Fruit Tree!"
Liuliu, her face beaming with a smile, began the auction for the final, ultimate item.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we now come to the very last item of this auction. This item is different from the others. After its introduction, you will have one hour to discuss it amongst yourselves."