Published: March 2, 2025
CHAPTER 134: Living Weapons
The cultivator sitting next to him couldn't help but glance over. This handsome young man, looking like he was only at the foundation establishment early stage, actually had such financial power, having already purchased an auction item and wanting to participate in another competition.
Liu Yu remained calm, his heart like a still lake, unaffected by the gazes of others.
After announcing the price of 2,400 spiritual stones, the venue fell silent for four or five breaths, and no one made another bid. The other competing cultivators seemed to have not anticipated someone would raise the bid by such a large amount all at once.
"2,450 spiritual stones."
Just as Chi Yunxing was about to say something to stir up emotions and raise the price, a cultivator finally made a bid.
"2,500 spiritual stones."
After two breaths, another mid foundation establishment stage female cultivator hesitated to make a bid. Judging by her expression, it was merely an attempt; she had no confidence at all.
"2,600 spiritual stones."
Liu Yu estimated in his heart and directly increased his bid by a hundred spiritual stones.
This price had already exceeded the normal selling price by 200 spiritual stones, and he believed it was nearly at the psychological limits of the two bidders. Moreover, given his determined attitude, it was time to let go.
After all, spiritual stones were not easy to earn, and with his shop, Liu Yu could continuously convert the spiritual herbs cultivated in his Immortal Abode into spiritual stones, earning one or two thousand spiritual stones each month.
This income was rare for any foundation establishment stage cultivator.
This was all thanks to the unique advantages of the Immortal Abode. Even if other alchemists had superior alchemical pill refining techniques, the cost of spiritual herbs was far higher than Liu Yu's, making their net income considerably less in comparison.
After Liu Yu placed his bid, four or five breaths passed without any cultivator making another bid. Seeing this, Chi Yunxing began to speak some emotionally stirring words, trying to exaggerate the merits of the Wutu Qingshi Formation.
But no matter how he spoke, no cultivator made another bid. After all, everyone present wasn’t foolish; no one wanted to act recklessly and end up benefiting the auction house.
"Alright, if no fellow Daoist wishes to bid further, this formation will belong to the friend who bid 2,600 spiritual stones."
After another four or five breaths, Chi Yunxing, still unwilling to concede, asked if there were any further bids. Seeing there was still no response, he could only announce that Liu Yu had successfully purchased the Wutu Qingshi Formation.
Liu Yu quickly went backstage to pay the spiritual stones and obtain the formation, then returned to his seat, unwilling to miss any treasures being auctioned.
After acquiring the "Golden Steel Banner" and the "Wutu Qingshi Formation," Liu Yu found that the spiritual stones in his storage bag were nearly depleted. He did not plan to bid again.
Having already spent 4,000 spiritual stones was already quite ostentatious for an early foundation establishment cultivator.
However, he wasn't worried about anyone harboring ill intentions. After the auction ended, he would directly return to the Yuan Yang Sect. Many cultivators from the Yuan Yang Sect participated in the auction; who would dare to act recklessly under broad daylight?
Moreover, with the escape speed of foundation establishment stage cultivators, it only took half an hour to get from Jiatai Market to the gates of the Yuan Yang Sect.
Of course, if he encountered a suitable cultivation technique, Liu Yu would still compete for it. After all, it was related to his longevity and immortal path, and it was worth taking some risks for that.
As treasures were auctioned off at high prices, when the items exceeded seventy, they were all relatively rare items among foundation establishment stage goods, such as superior spiritual artifacts, powerful talismans, and elixirs for breakthroughs or enhancing cultivation. The prices continued to rise, and most participants were mid-to-late foundation establishment stage cultivators.