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After Qin Tian took his seat, many others also settled into their respective places with ease.
The Auction House was about to begin!
"I heard that Elder Pei is hosting today's auction? It seems like the treasures on offer today are bound to be exceptional," someone said excitedly.
"Elder Pei hasn't hosted an auction in many years! I remember the last time he did, a pill from the Qi Control Realm was up for grabs. That auction fetched the highest price in a century," another added.
"Yes, I only came out of seclusion after hearing that Elder Pei would be hosting. I made a special trip to attend this auction," said yet another voice nearby.
Many people around were buzzing with conversation.
Sitting quietly to the side, unnoticed, Qin Tian felt a growing anticipation for the auction.
After a short while, an ancient figure stepped onto the stage.
With his arrival, the audience seated below erupted in excitement.
Elder Pei!
"Hello everyone, it's been a long time. Today, this old man is back to host another auction for you all," he said with great humor, full of energy despite his advanced age.
"Elder Pei, what kind of treasures do you have for us today?"
In the audience, someone couldn't help but ask.
"Same old rule, one item at a time. No need to rush!"
Elder Pei said with a smile.
Many in the audience straightened up and became serious.
Qin Tian raised his head and discovered that this rather large room actually had two levels.
The first level was mostly filled with people like himself—Inner Sect Disciples.
The second level, however, consisted entirely of private rooms, shrouded in mystery.
Clearly, Elder Pei was hosting the Auction House, and even those of higher status had come at his invitation.
His influence was undeniably significant!
However, Qin Tian could not see through the old man's cultivation; he was evidently a powerful figure who had surpassed the Channeling Realm.
Ziyang Auction House was indeed a place where dragons hide and tigers crouch.
Its reputation was well-deserved!
"Alright, since most of the people have arrived, let's get started!"
Elder Pei smiled slightly and gently clapped his hands.
Immediately, a young maiden walked up holding a jade platter.
All eyes were fixed on the Jade Token.
On the jade plate, energy burst forth, and spiritual power emerged.
But it was obscured by a Treasure, making it impossible to see clearly.
"It is called the Extraordinary Fire Ice Toad. It is one of the powerful demon clans from the extreme cold regions. In the past, an old friend of mine stumbled upon it and nurtured it with his own Dan Sea for hundreds of years. It has now become sentient, and whether for alchemy, artifact forging, or even soul refining, it possesses extraordinary effects. Not long ago, this old friend’s lifespan was nearing its end, and he wished to take a chance against fate. Therefore, he entrusted me to auction off this Treasure."
Elder Pei's eyes sparkled with brilliance.
"Today, I will use it as the opening item. The starting bid is ten thousand Intermediate Spirit Stones, and each subsequent bid must not be less than one thousand Intermediate Spirit Stones."
As his words fell, the entire venue erupted with excitement.
The Extraordinary Fire Ice Toad was a top-tier material for artifact forging or Alchemy.
Among those present were many who focused on Alchemy and artifact forging.
For them, this was indeed a top-tier Treasure.
"Thirty thousand Intermediate Spirit Stones."
Unexpectedly, before anyone on the first floor could speak up, a voice rang out from a private room on the second floor.
In an instant, many people on the first floor fell silent.
After all, they were Inner Sect Disciples. Although they appeared to be thriving within the Sect and were admired by many Outer Sect Disciples, stepping outside the Sect meant facing not just Starry Sky City but also other places where cultivators gathered.
They were all at the bottom!
Thirty thousand Intermediate Spirit Stones—let alone someone like Qin Tian, even those with a background, like Luo Tianyu, couldn't possibly come up with that amount.
"Senior, this item might be useful to you. Unfortunately, I don't have the financial means!" Qin Tian muttered to himself.
"Hmph, such goods are beneath my notice! You can't even achieve the fusion of ice and fire with this Extraordinary Fire Ice Toad, yet you dare boast about nurturing it for a hundred years. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at? Back in the day, I wouldn't have accepted this even if it was given to me for free."
Unexpectedly, just as Qin Tian finished speaking, a voice echoed in his right ear—one that only he could hear.
"Uh..."
Qin Tian's mouth twitched a few times, and he fell silent.
At this moment, the bidding for the Extraordinary Fire Ice Toad had devolved into an internal battle between the two floors.
In just a few breaths, the price soared from thirty thousand Intermediate Spirit Stones to one hundred and ten thousand.
Ultimately, the individual who bid one hundred and ten thousand secured the first treasure of today's Auction House.
...
Following that, the remaining treasures were not nearly as outrageous.
Some even ended up selling for just a few hundred Intermediate Spirit Stones.
This gave Qin Tian some reassurance.
Today, he needed to obtain at least one more.
However, acquiring all these materials was truly difficult. With Qin Tian's current financial situation, it was simply impossible.
Silently, he took out a few Cosmic Bags from his pocket.
These were taken from several Inner Sect Disciples who had fallen to the ground and could not get up when he left earlier.
As he probed inside with his spiritual sense, he discovered that these six or seven Cosmic Bags contained over seven hundred spirit stones in total.
Shaking his head, Qin Tian knew that the gap between him and those with backgrounds was just too vast.
He couldn't even compare in terms of financial resources.
"It's fine if I lack resources now. Once you become stronger in your cultivation, we can go rob treasures together. I can hardly wait for that feeling!"
Unexpectedly, a voice echoed in his right eye.
"Robbing? That doesn't seem right."
Qin Tian smiled awkwardly.
"In the Cultivation World, it's survival of the fittest. If you don't rob others, they'll rob you. Forget it; you're still too naive right now. A few hundred years from now, you won't think like this anymore. I'll continue merging the Dragon Tendon; you can wait here!"
The voice of the Martial God Senior faded away once again.
"Is this really a War God? He’s just a warmonger!"
Qin Tian helplessly scratched his head.
Half a stick of incense later.
Qin Tian excitedly looked at the Bone of the Tyrant Python in his hands.
He had just won it for three hundred Intermediate Spirit Stones.
Out of the dozen materials, he had already obtained two.
"With seven hundred spirit stones left, I just hope to win another Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures."
The situation far exceeded Qin Tian's expectations.
Initially, when he saw the first Treasure, the bidding had escalated to one hundred and ten thousand, leaving him with little confidence for the day.
Who would have thought that this Bone of the Tyrant Python would attract so few bidders, ultimately being won by him for just three hundred Intermediate Spirit Stones?
What a pleasant surprise.
"Next up is the Purple Rainbow Treasure Pill. This Purple Rainbow Elixir possesses powerful recovery effects. For those in the Channeling Realm, no matter how severely injured they are, as long as they consume one, they can recover to their peak condition."
Elder Pei slowly opened the pill box in his hand, revealing a completely purple elixir before everyone.
"No matter what kind of injury, it can restore one to their original state? That's incredible!"
"This Purple Rainbow Elixir is useless for those at the second level; they probably won't bid on it. That means it will be a contest among those at the first level."
"As long as I don't compete with those from the second level, I am confident."
Upon seeing the Purple Rainbow Elixir, many people on the second floor were filled with excitement.
"The starting bid is one hundred Intermediate Spirit Stones, and each subsequent bid must be no less than fifty Intermediate Spirit Stones."
With Elder Pei's words, the auction began.
As expected, the powerful individuals from the upper floors chose to remain silent. For them, such a Purple Rainbow Elixir held no value, so they naturally did not participate.
"Two hundred Spirit Stones."
"Two hundred sixty Spirit Stones!"
"Three hundred fifty Spirit Stones."
The pressure of the bidding grew increasingly intense. As this was a top-tier Treasure of the Channeling Realm, many Inner Sect Disciples were fully committed to raising the stakes.
"I only have a little over seven hundred Spirit Stones left. What should I do?"
Qin Tian felt somewhat lost; it seemed that seven hundred Spirit Stones would be insufficient.
It was very likely that he would not be able to obtain the Purple Rainbow Treasure Pill.
"Never mind, I'll give it a try!"
With a sigh, Qin Tian raised his Jade Token.
"Six Hundred Fifty Spirit Stones!"
Directly raising the bid by three hundred spirit stones, Qin Tian decided to take a gamble.
Sure enough, when they saw Qin Tian raise the bid by three hundred, many people fell silent and gave up on the auction.
In an instant, not a single person on the first floor continued to raise the price.
Qin Tian let out a sigh of relief, not expecting that he had actually guessed right.
"Six Hundred Fifty Spirit Stones, going once!"
"Six Hundred Fifty Spirit Stones, going twice!"
"Six Hundred Fifty Spirit Stones..."
On the third call, just as Elder Pei was about to bring down the gavel, a silver bell-like voice coldly rang out from a distant corner.
"One Thousand Spirit Stones!"
A sharp intake of breath echoed throughout the first floor as everyone turned in surprise toward the secluded corner where a graceful figure stood.
It was a young girl.
"One Thousand Spirit Stones? It seems I have no choice but to give up."
Qin Tian sighed, resigning himself to defeat.
Unexpectedly, the graceful figure slowly lifted her head, revealing a beautiful face. Her eyes sparkled with cunning as she gazed at Qin Tian.
In the end, no one else placed a bid, and she secured the item.
From then on, whenever there was something Qin Tian desired, it was always this girl who outbid him at the last moment.
"Is she out of her mind?"
By the end, even the usually composed Qin Tian couldn't help but curse under his breath.
The auction concluded.
A total of eight Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that Qin Tian needed were all claimed by the girl at the final moment.
Qin Tian managed to win only one item he wanted.
"I could have at least gotten two materials; now I only have one."
He could have gathered enough for three materials, which would have eased his burden significantly. But unexpectedly...
"Who on earth is this woman?"
Qin Tian's anger ultimately turned into a sigh.
In the end, it all came down to his insufficient resources and lack of spirit stones.
"Must become a wealthy person!"
Qin Tian clenched his fists, and in the moment the Jade Token flickered, he vanished from his spot.
In a secluded corner, a girl smiled gently as she crushed the Jade Token.
Stepping out of Starry Sky City, Qin Tian no longer hesitated. He soared into the air on his sword, heading towards the not-so-distant Xuan Yang Sword Sect.
A few breaths later.
Whoosh!
A figure appeared before Qin Tian, riding a Flying Sword.
It was the girl from the Auction House.
"What do you want? Are you going to steal my eight Treasures and then take advantage of me?"
Qin Tian looked at her with frustration.
"Remember, you owe her again."
The girl sneered, raising her jade hand. An ancient Cosmic Bag landed in Qin Tian's grasp.
Then, that figure vanished without a trace.
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