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"The starting price is three hundred taels of gold, and the bidding begins now," Elder Chen said with a smile.
"Three hundred fifty taels."
"Four hundred taels."
"Five hundred taels."
In the end, this eighty-year-old Fire Spirit Grass was won by a young man from the Transcendence Realm.
Although Wang Yi's expression remained unchanged, he was shocked inside; it was just an eighty-year-old herb, yet the bidding had nearly doubled in frenzy.
Next, several spirit herbs and elixirs were auctioned off. Such items might be extremely valuable to other martial artists, but for someone like Wang Yi, who possessed dozens of herbs over five hundred years old and several bottles of high-grade elixirs, they were insignificant. So during round after round of bidding, Wang Yi seemed like a mere passerby, leisurely sipping tea and observing from the sidelines.
At that moment, Elder Chen coughed lightly twice and said, "We will now begin the auction for high-grade items." His voice was soft yet resonant, reaching everyone's ears.
Wang Yi, who had been resting with his eyes closed, was startled; he hadn't expected Elder Chen to be a Yuanjing Warrior. No wonder these martial artists dared not act recklessly. It should be noted that in the Song Kingdom, aside from the Top Ten Powerhouses, the heads of various state sects were next in rank, followed by the heads of various families and Elders of the Sect. Only by reaching the Yuan Realm could one truly be considered to have stepped into the path of cultivation and be called a strong person.
Before his words faded, a Tall Woman emerged from behind the curtain carrying an Azure Wood Box.
"A Blood Grape, starting price one hundred thousand taels of gold." Elder Chen placed the Azure Wood Box before him and gently opened the lid. Inside lay a thumb-sized Blood Grape, entirely blood-red and crystal clear, resembling a spirit fruit before everyone's eyes.
"What? A Blood Grape? This auction actually has such a spirit fruit?"
"Indeed, this is a Blood Grape, at least a hundred years old."
"I've heard that consuming this Blood Grape will further refine the concentration of Essence Blood within one's body. I wonder if the rumors are true?"
"I have seen this fruit on the Spirit Fruit Rankings; it is indeed as described in the texts."
Auction House was suddenly filled with heated discussions, with urgent words and intense gazes.
Wang Yi was taken aback, not expecting to encounter Blood Grape. This fruit ranked seventy-third on the Spirit Fruit Rankings, taking thirty years to bloom, thirty years to grow, and thirty years to bear fruit. When consumed by a martial artist, it could refine their Essence Blood.
Cultivators knew that Essence Blood was the most precious thing for a martial artist. Just a single drop of Essence Blood contained terrifying Vital Energy. No one wanted to use Essence Blood casually unless it was a critical moment; even a single drop could severely injure a martial artist. For example, some Martial Arts required Essence Blood to execute. Different levels of Martial Arts required different amounts of Essence Blood. For instance, if executing a set of Martial Arts required two drops of Essence Blood, consuming the Blood Grape would only require one drop. For martial artists, this was a lifesaver; perhaps that single drop of Essence Blood could save their life.
"One hundred and ten thousand taels."
"Hmph, such a Material Treasure is not something you lowly people can obtain. One hundred and fifty thousand taels." A cold and proud voice rang out, silencing the previously noisy Auction House.
"One hundred and seventy thousand taels. Zhou Yu, I want this Blood Grape." The voice of Zhao Shanyu came from a VIP Room.
Hearing this, Wang Yi's expression turned cold for a moment before returning to calmness. He listened closely; after all, he had already consumed the Transcendence Fruit, making the Blood Grape optional. With this thought, Wang Yi felt a surge of excitement. The seventy-third ranked Blood Grape was worth one hundred and seventy thousand taels; how much would the rare Transcendence Fruit be worth?
However, the Transcendence Fruit grew beneath that cliff, and with his current strength, he couldn't obtain it without taking a detour.
"Zhao Shanyu, this Blood Grape is very useful to me. Give me face today; one hundred and eighty thousand taels." Zhou Yu called out loudly.
The crowd murmured among themselves, not daring to bid further. The Zhao Family and the Zhou Family were among the Three Great Families of the Xiangzhou Prefecture, powerful and influential. Who would dare offend them? It was better to give both families some face.
"Chen Steward, why haven't you brought up the Blood Grape yet?" The triumphant voice of Zhou Yu echoed from the VIP Room.
The previously smiling face of Chen Elder suddenly froze, unable to express his anger. He knew that a single Blood Grape could be auctioned for at least three hundred thousand taels of gold, but who knew this time it would be... Sighing inwardly, he thought about how the Three Great Families were second only to the Kaiyang Sect and the Wen Cang Sect in power.
"Brother Zhou, why are you in such a hurry? Two hundred thousand taels." A clear voice came from the VIP Room where the Wen Cang Sect was located.
"Lu Cong, did you not hear my words? This Blood Grape is mine for sure. Who dares to compete with me? Are you opposing my Xiangcheng Zhou Family? Two hundred thousand and one tael." Zhou Yu said coldly.
“Hiss!”
Everyone gasped in shock, their expressions filled with fear.
“This time, the Yunlong Chamber of Commerce has really suffered a loss. The Zhou Family Young Master is ruthless, only increasing it by one or two.”
“Indeed, the Zhou family is powerful and influential, with deep roots. Even the Kaiyang Sect and Wen Cang Sect dare not offend them.”
Wang Yi's mind raced. The Zhou family, along with the Zhao Family and Chu Family, was one of the Three Great Families. Logically, Zhao Shanyu should not fear Zhou Yu, so why did they all refrain from conflict? And who were the people behind him? Could it be that there was a strong figure backing Zhou Yu? Otherwise, why would even Wen Cang Sect and Kaiyang Sect not dare to offend him?
Inside the VIP Room.
“Lu Shixiong, Zhou Yu is like a mad dog, biting whoever he catches. Just let him have the Blood Grape!” Le Wu said, a pained expression flashing across his face as he sighed deeply.
“Brother Le is right; Zhou Yu is troublesome, but the people behind him are not to be trifled with,” a Yellow Robed Disciple said, fear flickering in his eyes.
“Alright.” Lu Cong's expression changed unpredictably. Upon hearing “the people behind him,” his pupils constricted slightly as he raised his voice: “In that case, Brother Zhou can take the Blood Grape.”
“Hahaha, thank you very much!” Zhou Yu laughed heartily.
Elder Chen sighed inwardly and forced a smile: “Two hundred and ten thousand and one tael for once... Two hundred and ten thousand and one tael for twice... Sold at two hundred and ten thousand and one tael.”
“Hahaha, Chen Steward, bring the Blood Grape to me!” Zhou Yu was extremely pleased at this moment; who in Xiangzhou Prefecture would dare oppose him?
Elder Chen nodded helplessly and instructed someone to deliver the Blood Grape to Zhou Yu.
“Next up for auction is the Fifth-Rank Martial Technique ‘Gaang Yan Fist Technique,’ starting bid is one hundred thousand taels of gold. The bidding begins now,” Elder Chen announced, surveying the surroundings with a clear voice.
As soon as the words were spoken, the Auction House was immediately filled with discussions, with expressions of surprise and shock visible everywhere.
“Fifth-Rank Martial Technique? Is this a joke? Who is so extravagant to put such high-level Martial Arts up for auction?”
“That’s unreasonable. If I had a set of Fifth-Rank Martial Technique, I would treasure it dearly. Why would I put it up for auction?”
“130,000 taels.”
“140,000 taels.”
“150,000 taels.”
The bidding prices rose one after another like mushrooms after rain, quickly spreading throughout the entire Auction.
In the VIP Room, Wang Yi sat in a comfortable recliner, slightly taken aback. He did not expect to encounter a Fifth-Rank Martial Technique here. The Yunlong Chamber of Commerce truly lived up to its reputation as the largest merchant association in Xiangzhou Prefecture, and the powerful figure behind him, Zhao Ruixue, was indeed a Stunning Woman who embodied both intelligence and beauty.
It should be noted that Martial Arts are divided into nine ranks, with those above the fifth rank referred to as high-level Martial Arts. Only Yuanjing Warriors can cultivate them because the requirements for using Fifth-Rank Martial Technique are extremely stringent; it cannot be achieved with just Vital Energy but requires more refined Primordial Energy. Generally speaking, large sects like Kaiyang Sect and Wen Cang Sect only possess a Sixth-Rank Martial Arts Technique as their treasured possession. The next tier of forces, such as the Three Great Families of Xiangzhou Prefecture, only have access to Fifth-Rank Martial Techniques. Thus, one can imagine how shocking this Fifth-Rank Martial Technique, Gaang Yan Fist Technique, is to everyone.
Soon, the price soared to 200,000 taels of gold.
“220,000 taels,” Chu Yixuan gritted his teeth and said. It should be noted that 200,000 taels was no small amount; it was equivalent to the Chu Family's annual income.
“Brother Chu is being too rash; 250,000 taels,” Zhao Shanyu laughed, a cold expression flashing across her fair cheeks.
“260,000 taels.” Lin Haojian's face showed a hint of pain; 260,000 taels was already his limit. If someone else raised the bid, he would give up.
“270,000 taels,” Zhou Yu shouted loudly.
“Zhao Shanyu, Chu Yixuan, I, Zhou Yu, want this Gaang Yan Fist Technique. You two should give me some face and back down. In the future, I, Zhou Yu, will definitely repay you.” Zhou Yu said with a cold smile on his lips.
“Zhou Yu, this Fifth-Rank Martial Technique is not something that Blood Grape can compare to. The highest bidder wins.” Zhao Shanyu replied, “Two hundred eighty thousand taels.”
“Hmph, Zhao Shanyu, could it be that your Zhao Family is better than my Zhou Family?” Zhou Yu said coldly, “Three hundred thousand taels.”
The crowd gasped in shock. The Xing family quickly withdrew, not daring to compete, all thinking to themselves: “The Three Great Families are wealthy and powerful; it's better not to offend them.”
“Three hundred twenty thousand taels.” Chu Yixuan said.
“Hmph, four hundred thousand taels. This Gaang Yan Fist Technique is something I, Zhou Yu, must have.” Zhou Yu said coldly.
Zhao Shanyu and Chu Yixuan hesitated for a moment, not expecting Zhou Yu to raise the price so much. Four hundred thousand taels of gold was undoubtedly a huge sum, equivalent to the entire fortune of a small family.
Wang Yi gasped in shock. The Three Great Families were indeed not something ordinary people could compare to. If it weren't for his recent good fortune, he probably wouldn't even be able to come up with one hundred thousand taels of gold. Although the Fifth-Rank Martial Technique was precious, he already had two volumes of Seventh-Rank Martial Arts Technique. It wouldn't be of much use to him. Moreover, Zhou Deyu had promised that once he broke through, he would grant him a set of Fifth-Rank Martial Technique. Why should he get involved?
“Chen Lao, why haven't you announced it yet?” After not hearing any response from Zhao Shanyu and Chu Yixuan for a long time, Zhou Yu smiled proudly and waved his hand.
“Four hundred thousand taels going once…” Chen Elder took a deep breath. A Fifth-Rank Martial Technique at four hundred thousand taels could yield some profit but not much.
“Four hundred fifty thousand taels.” At that moment, a voice as gentle as a warm breeze came from a VIP Room that had been completely calm throughout the proceedings. Although the voice was soft, it was clear enough for everyone to hear.
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