"Six hundred and eighty thousand low-grade spirit stones." Zhou Lin did not give up bidding, casting a cold glance in the direction of Zhang Ergou.
The entire auction hall fell into an eerie silence.
Everyone was curious about the identity of this final bidder. Su Dan Novel Network
Who dared to challenge Zhou Lin, known as "Poison Wolf."
Although Zhou Lin was alone, his name struck fear into many cultivators because Zhou Lin was not only ruthless in his actions but also bore grudges.
Seeing someone deliberately block Zhou Lin at the last moment, everyone cast complex glances towards the corner where Zhang Ergou and his companions were located.
To be targeted by "Poison Wolf" Zhou Lin was tantamount to seeking death.
The White-Browed Daoist dared to confront Zhou Lin because he possessed cultivation comparable to Zhou Lin's, and thus, he was not afraid of him.
But this obviously unfamiliar face, this person with a hoarse voice, who was he? Everyone was perplexed.
"Eight hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones." Zhang Ergou ignored the surrounding gazes and directly raised his placard.
"Eight hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones, are there any further bids?" Elder Yang looked at the assembled cultivators with a smile.
Silence fell upon the hall. Even Zhou Lin, who had been determined to win, retreated.
He appeared to be giving up, sitting back in his seat and closing his eyes to rest.
Those who knew him understood that this was Zhou Lin contemplating how to retaliate against Zhang Ergou after the auction.
Zhang Ergou, oblivious to this, kept his eyes fixed on the auction hammer that Elder Yang held aloft.
After a moment of silence, Elder Yang spoke, "Eight hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones for the first time, are there any new offers?"
Although murmurs arose in the auction hall, no new bids were made.
"Who is this person? He looks like a stranger, and he actually dares to disrespect the Poison Wolf."
"Perhaps it's a fellow Daoist using a disguise technique; otherwise, they wouldn't dare to show such disrespect to the Poison Wolf."
The hushed whispers quickly turned into unrestrained discussion. Everyone was curious about the cultivator who dared to offend the Poison Wolf.
"Eight hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones for the second time."
Seeing no response, Elder Yang cleared his throat and continued to call out.
"Eight hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones for the third time." With a crack of the hammer, "Congratulations to this fellow Daoist, who has won this Soul-Bewitching Bagua Mirror for eight hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones."
Following this, a maidservant carried the tray away, and Elder Yang proceeded to introduce and auction the next item.
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About fifteen minutes later, a maidservant approached Zhang Ergou and his companions with a tray.
"Esteemed Daoist, welcome to Black Xuan Pavilion Auction House. Congratulations on acquiring the Soul-Bewitching Bagua Mirror. Payment and delivery are immediate; please hand over the spirit stones to me directly," the maidservant said softly to Zhang Ergou with a polite smile.
Although the hall had experienced a small climax with the appearance of the fourth item, her voice was clearly audible to Zhang Ergou.
"Alright, here you go." Zhang Ergou handed a storage ring, already filled with eight hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones, to the maidservant.
After a brief inspection, the maidservant confirmed there were no issues and handed the Soul-Bewitching Bagua Mirror from the tray to Zhang Ergou.
Zhang Ergou did not examine the Bagua Mirror immediately, as there were too many eyes in the hall.
Subsequently, Zhang Ergou and the other two did not participate in any further bidding.
They sat low-key in their seats, observing the other cultivators fiercely competing for various treasures.
Were it not for the reputation of the Black Xuan Pavilion, many would have resorted to violence.
The subsequent auctions featured several weapons with extraordinary appearances, attracting considerable interest and competition from many cultivators in the hall.
Since the first item, the aristocratic families and sects in the private rooms had not placed any bids.
They maintained a tacit silence.
As one item after another was auctioned, Elder Yang's smile grew wider. Although no prices as high as that of the Soul-Bewitching Bagua Mirror were reached later,
each item under his gavel fetched a considerable sum.
When the last weapon was sold for five hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones, the auction hall erupted in another minor frenzy.
"Distinguished guests, the auction of weapons has now concluded." Elder Yang's voice resonated throughout the hall as he surveyed the gathered crowd.
"The items to be auctioned next will surely be of great interest to you all." With a slight smile, Elder Yang built anticipation.
"Elder Yang, please don't keep us in suspense. What treasure will be auctioned next?"
An impatient cultivator couldn't help but ask.
"Indeed, Elder Yang, we are all eagerly awaiting it."
"Esteemed Daoists, please do not be anxious. The items to be auctioned next are cultivation techniques, including skill-based methods and meditative arts."
Elder Yang spoke slowly, and the cultivators in the hall quieted down.
"The first item for the next auction." As a maidservant walked onto the high platform carrying a tray with a scroll on it.
"A skill-based technique, Divine Sun Finger. This technique is pure and yang, suitable for cultivators with fire elemental spiritual roots. Upon reaching mastery, spiritual energy condenses into a single finger, capable of piercing through solid walls."
After explaining, Elder Yang commenced the auction.
"The Divine Sun Finger technique, a Profound-tier technique, with a base price of fifty thousand low-grade spirit stones. Bids must increase by no less than ten thousand low-grade spirit stones each time."
As Elder Yang's voice fell, fierce competition erupted.
"Sixty thousand low-grade spirit stones." A red-robed youth in the hall raised his placard.
"My Qi family offers two hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones." A flippant voice echoed from a private room.
Immediately, the voices in the hall subsided considerably. Many who were preparing to bid returned to their seats. The fact that they could bid such a high price in one go indicated that only such powerful aristocratic families possessed such capital.
"Two hundred and ten thousand low-grade spirit stones." A calm yet alluring female voice emerged from a private room.
Zhang Ergou looked up. Wasn't that the private room where the disciples of the Flowing Sea Sect were located?
As one of the three major sects of the Yin Zhou Continent, the Flowing Sea Sect was naturally not afraid of the Qi family from the Eastern Region.
"Two hundred and thirty thousand low-grade spirit stones." Following the Flowing Sea Sect, members of the Sima family from the North also joined the fray.
"Two hundred and eighty thousand low-grade spirit stones." The Hua family from the Western Peaks directly increased the bid by fifty thousand.
With the aristocratic families and sects participating, the lone cultivators in the hall became mere spectators. In terms of financial resources, they were naturally no match for the aristocratic families and sects.
To bid at this juncture would not only be futile against these families but also risk offending them.
For the lone cultivators in the hall, it was undoubtedly an endeavor that yielded no reward.
"Three hundred thousand."
"Three hundred and twenty thousand."
"Three hundred and fifty thousand."
The aristocratic families and sects continued to bid, and in a blink of an eye, the price of the Divine Sun Finger technique had increased sevenfold.
"These aristocratic families and sects are too wealthy. They're bidding so readily for just a skill-based technique," Zhang Ergou remarked, observing the lively scene.
"Indeed. Fire elemental skill-based techniques are inherently rare. Although the Divine Sun Finger is only Profound-tier, its prowess lies in the condensation of spiritual energy into a single finger," Zi Lin nodded and replied.
"Consider this, if you were in a battle, and your opponent suddenly struck you with a Divine Sun Finger that pierced your chest..."