This… is this a joke?
“No Impurities at all? Da Qian Auction House, you have quite the nerve! The price difference is huge depending on whether there are Impurities or not.”
Someone in the audience couldn’t help but ask.
“There’s no need to rush, Fellow Daoist Nanpinghou. Our Da Qian Auction House has always been truthful and would never fabricate claims. Whichever Fellow Daoist wins the bid can inspect it on the spot. Our Da Qian Auction House offers threefold compensation for any fakes!”
The old man spoke with a smile, his confidence evident in his words.
“Hmm, for the Da Qian Auction House to be so confident, it seems the item should be fine.”
Several people whispered, clearly finding the Da Qian Auction House trustworthy.
“It is precisely because it has no Impurities that we recommend it for Cultivators in the Yuqing and Shangqing Realms.”
“Of course, those in the Sanxuan Realm can also give it a try, but I don’t particularly recommend Cultivators in the Sanxuan Realm use a Medicinal Pill of this quality, as it’s not cheap.”
“Alright, the starting bid for this Medicinal Pill is three million High-Grade Spirit Stones, with each increment no less than one hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones. Top-Grade Spirit Stones are preferred. Bidding starts now!”
“Dong!”
The melodious sound of the bell rang out, and the already eager crowd immediately cast fervent gazes towards it, staring intently at the Medicinal Pill.
This was a Medicinal Pill effective for both Yuqing and Shangqing Realms. If one could obtain it, it would greatly assist in breaking through a Bottleneck.
Even if they didn't use it themselves, their nephews, nieces, and descendants could use it to improve their cultivation.
“Three million five hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones!”
“Four million High-Grade Spirit Stones!”
......
One price after another was called out, and the venue was already bustling with excitement.
Soon, the price was driven to a very high level.
Even Qin Xuan was somewhat surprised.
“I originally thought this item would only sell for four or five million High-Grade Spirit Stones. I didn’t expect the price to still be rising.”
Qin Xuan was a bit dumbfounded.
After all, Da Qian also had Six-Rank Alchemists. Normally, a Five-Rank Pill shouldn’t sell for this price.
However, Qin Xuan’s Medicinal Pill was refined with Spirit Fire, making its quality exceptionally rare.
Because of this, these people naturally began to contend for it.
“Isn’t this good? You can earn a bit more. You have plenty of Materials on hand, and many Spirit Fires too.”
Just as Qin Xuan and Han Ye were discussing via sound transmission, a rough voice suddenly came from the top-floor private room.
“Ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones.”
Ten thousand! And Top-Grade Spirit Stones!
The crowd below, who were still thinking of competing, suddenly fell silent in unison, looking at each other before turning their gazes towards the top-floor private room.
If they remembered correctly, that private room was the one previously occupied by several people from Southern Barbarian Lands.
Are Cultivators from Southern Barbarian Lands all so wealthy?
“I didn’t expect such a small place to have an Alchemist who refines Five-Rank Pills with Spirit Fire. Not bad. My servant is at a critical moment for advancement, so I will take this Medicinal Pill.”
The rough voice continued.
Upon hearing this, many Cultivators below became a bit unsettled.
“Truly, comparing people makes one furious. Even a servant can use this kind of Medicinal Pill, but we don’t even have that many Spirit Stones. The gap is truly vast!”
“Hmph, just a parvenu from Southern Barbarian Lands. A single Five-Rank Pill costs ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones? What if a High Grade Spiritual Artifact or even a Magic Treasure appears, how much will he pay then?”
“Exactly, I think this Medicinal Pill is just ordinary…”
A large group of Cultivators who couldn't afford the price started speaking.
However, even though they said so, their jealous and envious eyes betrayed everything.
They all wanted this Medicinal Pill, but they simply couldn't compete with these people from Southern Barbarian Lands, so they could only use this method to make themselves feel better.
“Hmph, if you don’t have Spirit Stones, shut up and stop talking nonsense.”
The person in the private room naturally heard this and spoke directly without ceremony.
“As expected of Yang Manzi from Southern Barbarian Lands. He acts like a brute. Giving this Medicinal Pill to you fools with Barbarian Bloodline is just a waste, isn’t it?”
As soon as the words from that private room fell, someone from another side immediately mocked him, clearly very displeased with this ‘Yang Manzi’.
“Hmph, you trash from Central Plains only know how to hide your heads and show your tails. I’m simply bidding higher right now. If you’re not convinced, then just hold it in.”
Yang Manzi immediately retorted, showing no mercy.
Hearing this, the person on the other side merely sneered.
“Ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones! Any more bids?”
The old man on the auction stage said excitedly, looking around.
Everyone present knew that this person from Southern Barbarian Lands was not to be trifled with, and the price he offered was simply too high. They couldn't afford a price that could compete with him, so they could only lower their heads.
“Ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones once, ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones twice, ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones thrice, sold…”
Just as the old man on the auction stage was about to strike the bell, the person from Central Plains in the private room suddenly spoke.
“Ten thousand one hundred Top-Grade Spirit Stones!”
The crowd immediately burst into an uproar.
According to the auction house rules, one hundred Top-Grade Spirit Stones were equivalent to one hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones.
This was exactly the minimum increment stipulated by the auction house for each bid.
“Qingyun, you’re looking for death!”
“Looking for death?”
A sneer came from that private room.
“What death am I looking for? I’m just following the rules. Each increment must not be less than one hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones, and one hundred Top-Grade Spirit Stones is equivalent to one hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones. If you can’t afford the price, then obediently back down and don’t waste my time.”
The Central Plains Cultivator named Qingyun mocked him in various ways.
Hearing these words, Yang Manzi roared angrily.
“Very well, twelve thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones!”
As soon as Yang Manzi’s words fell, Qingyun immediately followed with a bid.
“Twelve thousand one hundred Top-Grade Spirit Stones.”
“Fifteen thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones!”
“Fifteen thousand one hundred Top-Grade Spirit Stones.”
.......
Listening to the bids from both sides, Qin Xuan was initially utterly astonished, but soon this astonishment turned into pleasant surprise.
“Good, good, good, so this is how you want to play, I like it!”
Listening to the two sides bidding against each other out of spite, Qin Xuan rubbed his hands excitedly in the private room.
For this Five-Rank Pill to reach ten thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones was already a great surprise.
He didn't expect there to be two big spenders competing so fiercely. It was truly delightful.
“This way, I might even be able to buy a decent High Grade Spiritual Artifact.”
Qin Xuan transmitted his surprise to Han Ye.
However, Han Ye quickly poured cold water on Qin Xuan’s enthusiasm.
“It’s not that easy. Look at these two prodigal sons driving up the price for your Medicinal Pill like this. Do you think other Spiritual Artifacts or even Magic Treasures will still be at their original prices?”
Hearing Han Ye say this, Qin Xuan immediately reacted.
That’s right, these two prodigal sons would likely continue to compete.
Not only would they continue to compete, but they might even drive up the prices of everything at this auction.
“After all, these big spenders from Central Plains and Southern Barbarian Lands are all rich fools.”
Hearing this, Qin Xuan nodded, also feeling that he had been a bit too optimistic.
“But it shouldn’t be that serious, right? They still have to compete for that one item, so they can’t spend too much elsewhere.”
After pondering for a long time, Qin Xuan could only comfort himself with this for now.
