Published: March 2, 2025
CHAPTER 133: Auction (2)
He knew that these were just appetizers; the real excitement had yet to begin, and the rare treasures were still to come.
Even so, Liu Yu watched with great interest, his eyes opened wide at the various uncommon items presented before him.
In the end, this set of “Yimu Burial Life Formation” was bought by a poised female cultivator at the foundation establishment stage for the price of sixteen hundred spiritual stones.
As the auction progressed, item after item was sold at high prices, often fetching one or two thousand spiritual stones. Such amounts were unimaginable to qi refinement stage cultivators, but to foundation establishment cultivators, it was just ordinary.
After the tenth item was auctioned, Liu Yu's heart stirred; he finally saw something he needed.
Two mature and alluring maidens came forward, carrying a jade plate on which lay a golden small flag, about half a foot long.
At this moment, Chi Yunxing spoke up:
“This is the supreme defensive magical artifact, the Golden Steel Banner, made from exceptionally hard golden steel. It has been forged day and night in the high-temperature magma for forty-nine days.”
“The Golden Steel Banner excels in defense and offers excellent protection against various types of attacks. According to our auction house's assessment, even if attacked with a high-grade spiritual artifact, it can hold up for a time. It is truly a rare and exquisite magical artifact,”
“The starting bid is nine hundred spiritual stones, with each subsequent bid not less than fifty spiritual stones.”
Chi Yunxing exaggerated the benefits and advantages of the auction item as usual. No sooner had he finished speaking than a cultivator made a bid.
“Nine hundred fifty spiritual stones.”
A middle-aged cultivator with graying hair and a calm demeanor stood up to bid. He was at the early stage of foundation establishment and appeared to be the head of a small family.
Liu Yu glanced over, assessing the financial strength of his opponent.
“One thousand spiritual stones.”
Another cultivator, a robust man with his chest exposed and hair all over, placed his bid.
Due to the differing cultivation techniques, many cultivators were influenced by their methods, leading to a variety of eccentricities, which was not surprising.
For instance, the heavenly harmony sect's techniques for absorbing yang and replenishing yin would make female cultivators unusually sensitive after cultivation, causing their natures to gradually become more wild and lustful, and their appearances to become alluring and vibrant.
After the first two bids, two more cultivators expressed interest in this magical artifact, and the price of the Golden Steel Banner was raised to eleven hundred spiritual stones.
“One thousand four hundred spiritual stones.”
Liu Yu made a bid, raising the price by three hundred spiritual stones, trying to discourage the other bidders.
His voice was calm, but it carried a resolute meaning, showing other cultivators his determination to win.
Typically, the price for a supreme magical artifact hovers around twelve hundred spiritual stones. Although the Golden Steel Banner is a rarer defensive artifact, its quality could be considered excellent; however, fourteen hundred spiritual stones was about right.
Upon hearing this price, the previous four bidders showed obvious hesitation, weighing their gains and losses.
“One thousand four hundred spiritual stones, is there any fellow cultivator interested?”
“As long as you bid higher than this price, you can take this precious defensive artifact home!”
“Miss this chance, and you’ll have to wait another ten years!”
Chi Yunxing seized the moment, stirring the emotions of the crowd with his words, deliberately addressing the previous bidders.
After a few moments, as the time drew near, the middle-aged cultivator with graying hair made another bid.
“One thousand four hundred fifty spiritual stones.”
Of the four cultivators who had bid earlier, only he raised his bid; the other three seemed to have given up.