After leaving the Spirit Item shop, Li Mu and his group did not immediately leave the Oddities Trading Zone; instead, they continued to browse, their figures shuttling among various stalls and Spirit Shops, their gaze lingering on the dazzling array of Spirit Items, attempting to find precious items that caught their eye.
As night fell and the streetlights gradually lit up, their subsequent gains were still few, which made Li Mu somewhat disappointed.
“Great Master Li, the high-end Auction is about to begin. How about we go and take a look?” Wang Wenbao suggested to Li Mu.
“Oh! How does this Auction work?” Li Mu asked curiously.
Wang Wenbao quickly explained, “This Auction is organized by the Grand Manager Wan of our pavilion. The backgrounds of the participants have all been strictly vetted. They are either Venerable Deity Transformation or Void Refining Realm Seniors, and sometimes even Body Integration Realm Grand Powers participate. The purpose of holding this Auction is to allow all Seniors to exchange what they have for what they need, selling or exchanging high-grade Spirit Items they no longer require. At the same time, it is also a good opportunity to make friends with Fellow Daoists and expand one’s network.”
“Our Wanbao Pavilion holds this Auction a limited number of times, and the slots are very sought after. However, Great Master Li, you are a distinguished guest of our pavilion, so there will certainly be no problem for you to participate.” After a pause, Wang Wenbao looked at Li Mu and added.
After listening, Li Mu immediately understood. Such an Auction was indeed a rare opportunity, and he might even have some unexpected gains.
“Alright, then we’ll go and experience this high-end Auction.” Li Mu nodded, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.
Wang Wenbao nodded happily, quickly walked ahead to lead the way, taking Li Mu and Xue’er to the venue of the high-end Auction.
Li Mu smiled slightly, following closely with Xue’er. The Oddities Trading Zone was still a bit low-end. Even with the Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits, the gains were not significant. He hoped this high-end Auction would fulfill his wishes.
The group returned to the Wanbao Pavilion headquarters building. The private Auction venue was located in a grand hall, with two solemn guards standing at the entrance.
Wang Wenbao stepped forward and presented the Wanbao Pavilion’s shopkeeper token. After the guards verified it, they allowed them to enter. They then took a small teleportation array to an independent VIP room.
Looking down from the window of the VIP room, it was clearly a venue similar to a small Auction. Standing at the window of the VIP room, one could look down from above at the central platform, where a Void Refining Elder with white hair and beard was presiding over this private Auction.
“Great Master Li, this VIP room is equipped with Formations for Divine Sense isolation, illusion, protection, small teleportation, and so on. It can block the prying of other Cultivators. If you wish to sell Spirit Items, or conduct transactions or exchanges, you can operate through this platform.” Wang Wenbao looked at Li Mu, pointing to a mysterious Formation platform placed in the center of the VIP room, and introduced it in detail.
Li Mu nodded. Upon entering this VIP room, he immediately discovered the many Formations it contained, which were quite extraordinary. Wanbao Pavilion had considered safety, convenience, concealment, and other aspects thoroughly. This high-end private Auction was quite interesting.
Li Mu and Xue’er sat down on chairs, perfectly overlooking the venue below through the front window.
At this moment, in the center of the venue, the Elder in White Robes held a Jade Hammer and was introducing a golden Spirit Egg. Although his voice was not loud, it clearly reached the VIP room.
“Fellow Daoists, this item is provided by a Fellow Daoist from VIP Room 32: a sixth-tier Golden-Winged Spirit Roc’s demonic egg.” The Elder in White Robes’ eyes sparkled as he continued to introduce, “The Golden-Winged Spirit Roc possesses a trace of the ancient Divine Beast Bloodline. Upon reaching adulthood, it possesses the strength of the Soul Transformation Realm, and its speed is extremely fast, making it a rare Spirit Fowl. If properly cultivated, advancing to Seven-rank True Spirit is no problem. This demonic egg is full of vitality, and if properly cared for, it can hatch a Golden-Winged Spirit Roc cub. Even if hatching fails, the spiritual liquid within it is an excellent Material for refining Spirit Medicine….”
“Fellow Daoist 32 wishes to exchange it for a sixth-tier fire-element Spirit Treasure, or a sixth-tier Divine Pill, Creation Pill, fire-element Spirit Pill, and so on. Fellow Daoists who possess these Spirit Items or Spirit Pills can place their trade items onto the Formation platform for Fellow Daoist 32 to choose and confirm this transaction.”
As soon as the Elder in White Robes finished speaking, more than a dozen spiritual lights appeared on the small Formation platform below him. On the small Formation platform, spiritual lights flickered, and each Spirit Item emitted a powerful, mysterious aura, competing for attention. These more than ten high-grade Spirit Items and Spirit Treasures were all rare treasures, enough to cause a bloody storm if placed outside.
However, in front of this Golden-Winged Spirit Roc’s demonic egg, they all seemed a bit inferior. A sixth-tier Spirit Fowl’s demonic egg was extremely rare. If properly cultivated to advance to Seven-rank True Spirit, it would be a sect-protecting and gate-protecting Spirit Pet, of extraordinary significance.
Inside the VIP room, Li Mu’s eyes narrowed slightly. Under the Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits, the attributes of the more than ten Spirit Items and Spirit Treasures on the small teleportation Formation platform were all presented before his eyes.
【Crimson Flame True Pearl】
【Rank: six-tier spirit treasure】
【Properties: Fiery flames, burning everything to nothingness, boundless fire, fire spirits coexisting.】
【Status: Crimson Fire Spirit, true flame contained.】
【This pearl was nurtured from the heart of an ancient volcano, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth’s fire, enduring tens of thousands of Years. The Spirit Pearl contains endless flame power, but its refinement is not yet complete, and its spirituality is deeply hidden. The crimson flames surge, and the holder can gradually comprehend the Dao of boundless fire and explore the extreme of flame power.】
【Li Fire Flame Spear】
【Rank: six-tier spirit treasure】
【Properties: Li Fire rainbow sharpness, Li Fire returning to origin, fire dancing in Nine Heavens, Li Fire burning, soul and spear united, flame shadow like a shuttle.】
【Status: Li Fire Spirit Flame, abundant spirituality.】
【This Li Fire Divine Spear was recast with Li Fire True Flame using numerous rare Materials such as a sixth-tier Crimson Flame Crystal Core, sixth-tier Burning Cloud Sand, sixth-tier Demon Suppressing Gold, sixth-tier Southern Bright Li Fire, etc., and contains an Innate Li Fire Domain.】
【Blazing Sun Spirit Pill】
【Rank: six-tier Spirit Pill】
【Properties: Yang Fire condensing into a pill, blazing sun strengthening the spirit, unceasing heat, melting Yang across Realms.】
【This pill is a sixth-tier Spirit Pill refined with Heart Flame Spirit Lotus as the primary ingredient, supplemented by Crimson Flame Spiritual Plant, Soul-Burning Pollen, Blazing Spirit Fruit, etc., and forged through Samadhi True Fire. It contains endless Yang Fire essence. After consumption, it strengthens the spirit and purifies the soul, capable of purifying all Yin-attributed spiritual energy, transforming it into pure flame power, assisting Cultivation and breaking through Realms. It is truly a supreme treasure for fire-element Cultivators.】
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Seventeen fire-element Spirit Treasures and Spirit Pills were presented one by one, giving Li Mu a sense of having his eyes opened. It was indeed a high-grade Auction. He wondered how many high-grade Cultivators were participating. A sixth-tier demonic fowl egg actually attracted so many people to participate in the transaction, bringing out so many high-grade Spirit Items.
The Elder in White Robes in the center of the platform looked in a certain direction, seemingly waiting for the decision of Trader 32.
After about a hundred breaths, the Elder in White Robes received a Divine Thought feedback, faced the VIP rooms, and immediately announced, “Thank you, Fellow Daoists, for participating. Fellow Daoist 32 has chosen Fellow Daoist 65’s Blazing Flame Divine Halberd. This transaction is concluded.”
As soon as these words fell, the Elder in White Robes waved his hand, and the small teleportation array around the Formation platform shimmered with spiritual light. Those high-grade Spirit Items and Spirit Treasures disappeared one after another, as if they had never appeared.
With a wave of the Elder in White Robes’ hand, the light on the Formation platform in the center of the stage gradually dimmed, returning to stillness.
The two traded items had already been sent to the hands of the respective trading parties through a special teleportation Formation. This was a unique security measure of high-grade Auctions, ensuring that every Spirit Item safely and accurately reached the trader’s hands.
“Next, Fellow Daoists, please continue to offer trade items, 1-3 items. All Fellow Daoists will vote to decide the next trade item.” The Elder in White Robes reiterated after surveying the entire hall.
Inside the VIP room, Li Mu was slightly startled and looked at Wang Wenbao with an inquiring gaze.
“Great Master Li, this is a special method of private Auctions. If you wish to trade for a desired Spirit Item, you must display your trade item for others to see. The participants will collectively decide, and only the one with the highest votes can proceed to the next round of trading.” Wang Wenbao quickly explained.
Li Mu nodded in understanding, unable to help but admire the ingenuity of the Auction’s designer. This way, participants must present Spirit Items compelling enough to move others’ hearts to conduct a trade. Otherwise, they can only continue to wait, without wasting most people’s time.
However, this trading model also seemed to have a slight flaw.
Li Mu thought of something and asked Wang Wenbao with concern, “What if I get few votes, but the Spirit Item displayed by the other party is exactly what I want? How do we trade then?”
“That’s simple. For those relatively scarce trade targets where you have a desired item, you can contact our pavilion privately, and we will help facilitate the transaction between both parties.” Wang Wenbao smiled and explained.
Upon hearing this, Li Mu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. The Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits could discern the attributes of every Spirit Item. He was truly afraid of not being able to trade for his desired Spirit Items, but with Wanbao Pavilion as a fallback, there was nothing to worry about.
Li Mu’s gaze once again turned to the trading platform outside the window, and his Divine Sense entered the nine storage spiritual pearl, contemplating what Spirit Treasure would be suitable to bring out for trade.
As the Elder in White Robes’ words fell, the atmosphere in the venue became lively once more. Every transaction at the high-grade Auction tugged at the hearts of countless Cultivators, all of whom hoped to have the chance to exchange for their desired Spirit Items.
On the Formation platform in the center of the stage, the small teleportation array continued to flash with spiritual light, streaks of light flickering, accompanied by a faint humming sound, as if space was being torn open. Item after item of high-grade Spirit Items emerged from it. Some Spirit Items emitted dazzling light, brilliant and captivating, shining like bright pearls; others appeared simple and unadorned, ordinary in appearance, but upon closer inspection, one could feel the profound power contained within them.
Dozens of high-grade Spirit Items were all extraordinarily precious, containing powerful spiritual charm that made hearts flutter.
The Elder in White Robes’ gaze was like a torch, sweeping over each item, a satisfied smile appearing on his face as he secretly evaluated the value of these Spirit Items.
“Fellow Daoists, time is pressing. There are fifty breaths left. Fellow Daoists who wish to participate in this round of trading, please place your trade items as soon as possible.” The Elder in White Robes waited for a moment before reminding them.
The spiritual light from the small teleportation array on the Formation platform then became more concentrated, flashing another dozen times.
Inside VIP Room 197, Li Mu had already made his decision. He took out two six-tier spirit treasures, placed them on the Formation platform, and prepared to participate in this round of trading.
“Great Master Li, here are blank Jade Slips. Please use your Divine Sense to record the details of the trade items.” Seeing Li Mu about to participate in this round of trading, Wang Wenbao quickly pointed to a porcelain dish filled with blank Jade Slips, indicating to him.
Li Mu nodded, took out a blank Jade Slip, meticulously inscribed the details of the two Spirit Treasures onto it one by one, and then placed them together on the teleportation platform to be sent out.
The two Spirit Treasures were meticulously refined by Li Mu, possessing extraordinary power, and were also a set of matching Spirit Treasures: one was a gold-element defensive six-tier Spirit Armor, capable of withstanding powerful attacks; the other was a six-tier gold-element Flying Sword, its blade emitting a sharp aura. The two Spirit Treasures combined offense and defense, with their Formations assisting each other, adding considerable power to each other.
As the two Spirit Treasures were sent out, Li Mu’s gaze turned to the Auction venue, scanning over each high-grade Spirit Item, searching for items he desired.
Under the Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits, dense attributes of high-grade Spirit Items continuously appeared. Li Mu’s face showed delight, his eyes narrowed slightly, and for a moment, he felt a bit overwhelmed.
【Heavenly Star Jade Marrow】
【Rank: six-tier Spirit Stone】
【Properties: First light of dawn, warm and moist jade, vibrant vitality, nurturing without sound.】
【Heavenly Star Jade Marrow, a six-tier Spirit Stone, is a piece of jade nurtured by the light of dawn, weighing approximately three hundred and sixty thousand catties. Its jade quality is warm and moist like fine jade, full of vitality, capable of nourishing all things, and resonating with the Myriad Spirits of heaven and earth.】
【Extreme Yang Flame Crystal (Sealed)】
【Rank: Seven-tier Spirit Item】
【Properties: Extreme Yang heat, Extreme Yang intensity, Extreme Yang brilliance, Extreme Yang burning the heavens.】
【Status: Extreme Yang Flame Domain, spirituality not apparent.】
【This Extreme Yang Flame Crystal originates from a special Extreme Yang fire vein, a crystallization of Yang Flame’s fierce fire. After countless Years of fire refinement, the Yang Qi within the Flame Crystal is extremely blazing, its Flame Domain scorching, and its spirituality deeply hidden. Only by burning the surface of the Flame Crystal with Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire can it be unsealed. The Flame Crystal shines dazzlingly, like a scorching sun in the sky. The holder can use this to comprehend the power of Extreme Yang and experience the Dao of Extreme Yang.】
【Purple Thunderstone】
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【Phoenix Parasol Spirit Wood】
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Nearly a hundred high-grade Spirit Items gathered together, like brilliant stars converging in the night sky, a spectacular sight that was breathtaking. Each Spirit Item emitted a unique glow: some were as blazing as flames, some as gentle as flowing water, and others as stable as mountains. These Spirit Treasures gathered together, seemingly forming a mysterious and solemn ritual that inspired awe.
Li Mu meticulously scanned each item, like a mouse that had fallen into a rice bin full of spiritual rice, his eyes full of tempting treasures, his suppressed joy hard to conceal.
“So many high-grade Spirit Items, they’re beautiful!”
Xue’er gazed intently at the high-grade Spirit Items, exclaiming involuntarily.
There were seven or eight six-tier spirit treasures, dozens of six-tier Spirit Items, and even four or five Seven-tier Spirit Items. Li Mu’s gaze was fixed on the Seven-tier Spirit Items, silently noting down their information. If a transaction couldn't be achieved in this round of the Auction, he would then have to entrust Wanbao Pavilion to make a move.
“Fellow Daoists, the time for offering trade items for this round has ended. The small teleportation array is temporarily closed. Now, please release your Divine Sense, preview the contents of the Jade Slips, and begin selecting the trade item for this round.” The Elder in White Robes surveyed the entire hall and prompted.
As his words fell, powerful Divine Senses surged from the VIP rooms, frantically scanning the Jade Slip introductions of every Spirit Item on the small teleportation array. Unlike Li Mu, they did not possess the Spirit Appraisal Heavenly Talent and could only rely on the information provided by the traders to analyze the situation of each trade item. (End of Chapter)
