Qin Xuan's heart stirred, and he quickly inquired.
“That’s right, it should be so. This is why so many people from other places have come here to attend the auction.”
“It’s just that this item is probably not meant for us.”
Qin Xuan understood this principle without Han Lao needing to say it.
Those who could come here surely had powerful backing.
Disciples with such backing definitely wouldn't lack Spirit Stones.
Since they didn't lack Spirit Stones, Qin Xuan would inevitably be unable to compete with them.
Not only that, even if Qin Xuan could outbid them, he would likely be ambushed and beaten to death in the streets the moment he stepped out of the Da Qian Auction House.
“However, since they are interested in competing for specific items, the competition for other items won’t be as fierce.”
Thinking this, Qin Xuan looked towards the auction stage ahead.
By his calculations, the auction should be starting soon.
Indeed, after just a short while, an old man with a long, flowing beard and an immortal aura walked out from the side.
Upon emerging, the old man immediately cupped his hands towards everyone present.
“I apologize for making you all wait. I, Xiaoyaozi, on behalf of the master of this place, offer my apologies to everyone.”
The old man then bowed respectfully.
“It’s not that our Da Qian Auction House intentionally delayed, but rather that several auction items were temporarily added this time, and we spent a lot of time on their appraisal.”
“But fortunately, the prices have been set, and everyone can bid with confidence.”
“Alright, I won’t waste any more time. This auction will now officially begin.”
The old man’s voice was a bit agitated; it was clear that because many important figures had come to this auction, the auctioneer was already a bit nervous.
However, Qin Xuan could understand.
After all, many of the people present had very powerful cultivation.
Many of them even came from outside the Eastern Domain.
“Clang!”
After the old man finished speaking, he forcefully struck the small bell on the auction stage.
As the melodious bell rang out, several maidservants immediately came forward, carrying a brocade box.
“Next is the first auction item of this auction, the Worldly Mountains and Rivers Map!”
As the old man’s words fell, a maidservant immediately stepped forward, opened the brocade box, took out a scroll, and then unrolled it.
“Everyone, this is an authentic work left behind by Immortal Master Cangwu Wuyong back then. It contains a trace of Immortal Master Cangwu’s insights into cultivation. The previous owner of this Worldly Mountains and Rivers Map, after comprehending this map, advanced three Realms in a single day. Those who are fated to obtain it might experience even more astonishing improvements.”
“Starting bid, five hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones. Each bid increment must not be less than fifty thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones.”
As the old man’s words were recorded, the surroundings immediately fell into silence.
It wasn’t that this item was completely worthless at this price.
No, it was simply that with other forces from outside the Eastern Domain also participating in this auction, there were not many people who cared about this Worldly Mountains and Rivers Map anymore.
And these people were intimidated by the newly arrived individuals, making them somewhat hesitant to bid.
Seeing no one bid, the old man on the auction stage, though trying his best to maintain composure, was already sweating profusely.
As an auctioneer, it would be quite embarrassing if the very first item went unsold.
Not only that, but the people in the auction house would also doubt his ability to handle the job.
However, this awkward silence did not last too long, as a young man’s voice rang out.
“Five hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones!”
Qin Xuan slowly called out the price.
“Oh, is there anything extraordinary about this item?”
Han Ye asked Qin Xuan.
He truly couldn’t see anything special about it.
“This Worldly Mountains and Rivers Map contains a trace of Dao rhyme. Although it’s just a trace of Dao rhyme, it’s actually related to the Dao of the Sword, which makes it quite interesting.”
Qin Xuan was currently contemplating the Crimson Flame Sky Severing Sword; having a trace of Dao rhyme would make the process of subduing the Crimson Flame Sky Severing Sword much smoother.
“So that’s how it is.”
Han Ye didn’t say anything more.
With his Heavy Pupils, Qin Xuan could naturally discern the mysteries within the painting at a glance.
“Is there anyone else who wishes to bid?”
Seeing that someone had finally made a bid, the old man immediately looked around excitedly.
“Five hundred thousand once!”
“Five hundred thousand twice!”
“Five hundred thousand thrice! Sold!”
The maidservant collected the Worldly Mountains and Rivers Map and placed it back into the brocade box.
The old man finally breathed a sigh of relief.
It would have been embarrassing if this item had gone unsold.
Fortunately, someone wanted it in the end.
“For ordinary Cultivators, they would need a great deal of time to study and sense the Dao rhyme. But I can see the Dao rhyme in this Worldly Mountains and Rivers Map at a glance. When I return, I can use my Heavy Pupils to extract the Dao rhyme, which naturally saves a lot of trouble. Five hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones is nothing.”
In the private room, Qin Xuan stroked his chin and spoke calmly.
Soon, the item was delivered to Qin Xuan’s private room. As for the cost, it would be deducted from the final transaction price of the Medicinal Pill.
The successful sale of the first item gave the auctioneer great confidence, and he quickly looked towards the next item.
“Next is the second auction item, the Merman Pearl!”
“Merman Pearl?”
Qin Xuan was a bit surprised.
He had thought Mermen were just legends.
“There are Mermen in the South Sea. On the night of the full moon, they shed tears towards the moon, and their tears turn into pearls, hence the name Merman Pearl!”
Han Ye explained.
Qin Xuan was somewhat interested, but lost interest after hearing that the pearl was used for maintaining youth and beauty.
However, many female Cultivators present were very interested in this item, and the Merman Pearl ultimately sold for five million High-Grade Spirit Stones.
“There are still too many rich people.”
As the auction items began to be sold one by one, the atmosphere in the hall, under the auctioneer’s conscious control, began to heat up.
Qin Xuan had little interest in these ordinary auction items.
The Cultivators from other places seemed to be waiting for a few key auction items and also showed no intention of bidding.
Just like that, more than a dozen auction items quickly passed.
“Next is a newly added auction item, a Medicinal Pill of great use for cultivation!”
The old man paused for dramatic effect, then took a deep breath and opened a porcelain bottle beside him.
“Three Five-Rank Medicinal Pills, Li Fire Shattering Profound Pill, Quality: Perfect!”
As the porcelain bottle was opened, an extremely rich Medicinal Pill fragrance wafted out from within.
Smelling this rich Medicinal Pill fragrance, many people present couldn't help but become agitated.
“The effect of this Medicinal Pill, I believe, needs no further explanation from me. If any Cultivator in the Yuqing or Shangqing Realm is currently at a Bottleneck, they might try this Medicinal Pill.”
“Moreover, unlike ordinary Li Fire Shattering Profound Pills, the quality of this Medicinal Pill is perfect, and it has been unanimously appraised by the three Great Masters of our auction house, who all believe that this Medicinal Pill was refined using Spirit Fire, so it contains no Impurities whatsoever and has no side effects!”
“This!”
“No side effects?”
As the old man’s words fell, the crowd present immediately erupted in an uproar.
The Li Fire Shattering Profound Pill has a great effect on Realm Breakthrough, but most Li Fire Shattering Profound Pills have some Impurities, which cause the Medicinal Pill to have some side effects.
However, this auctioneer actually said that this Medicinal Pill was refined with Spirit Fire and had no side effects whatsoever.
