98: Bidding

Lin Feng's heart stirred, and he quickly asked, "Shopkeeper Liu, can you tell me how I can obtain these two main ingredients?"

Liu Yishou pondered for a moment and said, "Fellow Daoist Wang, to be honest with you, these two main ingredients will appear at today's auction. However, due to their preciousness, the competition at the auction will definitely be very fierce."

Lin Feng nodded, looking at Shopkeeper Liu, who had a goatee and a calm demeanor: "Shopkeeper Liu, what you said is wrong. The value of my spirit essence fruit is not inferior to these two main ingredients."

Shopkeeper Liu nodded in agreement with what Lin Feng said: "What Fellow Daoist said is true. It's just that our Twelve City Merchant Association has already informed some Fellow Daoists attending the auction about the appearance of these two Spirit Medicine. If we were to exchange them for you, wouldn't it be a slap in the face for the Merchant Association?"

"I am just a shopkeeper of the Merchant Association. Even if I inform our President, he would not agree." He said with a troubled expression.

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. But he also understood that the Merchant Association had its own rules for doing things this way, and he couldn't force them.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Shopkeeper Liu, can I directly bid for these two main ingredients at the auction?"

Liu Yishou nodded and said, "Of course, Fellow Daoist Wang, as long as you bid appropriately at the auction, you will naturally have the opportunity to obtain these two main ingredients."

Lin Feng handed the two spirit essence fruit to the other party: "Shopkeeper Liu, please put these two spirit essence fruit up for auction. The Spirit Stone obtained will be considered my bid for those two Spirit Medicine at the auction."

Liu Yishou took the spirit essence fruit from Lin Feng and examined them carefully, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. He hadn't expected this mysterious Fellow Daoist Wang to be so generous, willing to use two precious spirit essence fruit to exchange for the golden core grass and condensing dew flower that might appear at the auction.

Lin Feng didn't care what the other party was thinking at this moment. He still had seven spirit fruit in his hand. Taking out these two for auction was just to exchange for the two Spirit Medicine Lin Feng didn't have, so why not?

He smiled slightly and said, "Fellow Daoist Wang, don't worry, I will arrange for these two spirit essence fruit to be at the auction, and the Spirit Stone obtained will be credited to your account, for your use in bidding for those two main ingredients."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He knew that his actions this time were a bit risky, but in order to obtain the golden core grass and condensing dew flower, he had no choice but to go all out.

He cupped his hands and said, "Then I thank Shopkeeper Liu. After the auction, I will come back to find you."

Liu Yishou smiled and nodded, saying, "Fellow Daoist Wang, you are too polite. Don't worry, I will keep an eye on those two main ingredients for you."

Lin Feng exchanged a few more pleasantries with Shopkeeper Liu, then turned and left the secret room. He returned to his room and began to adjust his state, preparing for the upcoming auction.

This auction was not only key for him to obtain the golden core grass and condensing dew flower, but also an important step for him to successfully leave Silver Sparrow City and avoid being hunted by Qingfeng Stronghold.

Therefore, he had to go all out and not relax in the slightest.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was time for the auction to begin. Lin Feng, wearing his Illusory Feather Cape and a specially made mask, walked into the auction hall.

He found an inconspicuous corner and sat down, beginning to observe the situation at the auction. He saw that the auction was bustling with people, and various rare treasures were dazzling, making it impossible to take everything in.

The auction was divided into three floors, with the top floor reserved for Golden Core Ancestors or powerful families from surrounding cities. The second floor consisted of private rooms for Foundation Establishment cultivators and representatives of smaller forces, while the first floor, where Lin Feng was, was for ordinary Cultivators and Loose Cultivators.

Although Lin Feng was on the first floor, his gaze was exceptionally sharp. He carefully observed every treasure at the auction, searching for traces of the golden core grass and condensing dew flower.

Finally, when the auction was halfway through, Lin Feng saw the two main ingredients he had been dreaming of. The golden core grass was placed in an exquisite jade box, emitting a faint glow, while the condensing dew flower was a pure white, jade-like flower with glistening dew drops on its petals.

Lin Feng's heart stirred; he knew his chance had come. He quietly observed the surrounding competitors, assessing their strength and the likelihood of their bids.

When the auctioneer began to auction the golden core grass, Lin Feng raised his hand without hesitation. His bid was far higher than others' expectations, instantly raising the price of the golden core grass significantly.

The surrounding people cast astonished glances, not expecting anyone to be willing to pay such a high price for golden core grass.

Just as Lin Feng thought victory was assured, several Golden Core Ancestors on the third floor suddenly spoke up. Their bids were successively higher, instantly pushing the price of the golden core grass to an astonishing level.

Lin Feng's heart tightened. He hadn't expected the competition for golden core grass to be so fierce. But he also knew he couldn't back down; he had to persevere.

He took a deep breath, raised his hand again, and offered an even higher price. His voice was calm, but his eyes gleamed with determination.

Everyone around was startled by Lin Feng's bid, not expecting this mysterious bidder to be so wealthy.

Even the Golden Core Ancestors on the third floor were somewhat surprised by Lin Feng's bid. They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with doubt.

Although this grass was precious, it far exceeded its original value by three times. The price had been reported by Lin Feng to 1.2 million Spirit Stone, and these old fellows stopped bidding.

After Lin Feng offered a sky-high price that everyone found difficult to accept, the Golden Core Ancestors on the third floor all gave up bidding. They knew that continuing would only be futile.

Lin Feng successfully bid for the golden core grass, and a surge of excitement welled up in his heart. He knew he was one step closer to refining the Golden Core.

However, his excitement didn't last too long. Because next, the auction for the condensing dew flower also began.

Compared to the golden core grass, the competition for the condensing dew flower seemed even more intense. Many people coveted the condensing dew flower, hoping to acquire it.

Lin Feng raised his hand again, engaging in a bidding war with the crowd. However, this bidding was even more difficult than for the golden core grass.

The price soared, quickly exceeding Lin Feng's expectations. His heart tightened, knowing that bidding for the condensing dew flower this time would likely cost him an even greater price.

But Lin Feng did not back down. He stared intently at the condensing dew flower on the auction stage, his eyes gleaming with determination. He knew he couldn't give up, because the condensing dew flower was one of the key Materials for him to refine the Golden Core.

As the price continued to climb, the atmosphere in the auction hall grew increasingly tense. Many people were startled by Lin Feng's bid, not expecting this mysterious bidder to be so persistent.

Finally, after Lin Feng offered a staggering price of 1.5 million Spirit Stone that left everyone dumbfounded, the bidding for the condensing dew flower also came to an end. Lin Feng successfully bid for the condensing dew flower, but his face did not show much joy.

Currently, Lin Feng only had about one million Spirit Stone, and he still owed nearly two million Spirit Stone to the auction. However, after Lin Feng bid for the two Spirit Medicine, he only paid a deposit, because the next item was his spirit essence fruit.

Lin Feng did not participate in the subsequent bidding. The two spirit essence fruit were auctioned for two million Spirit Stone, and after deducting the auction commission, he received 200,000 Spirit Stone.

The value of the items in the later part of the auction became increasingly precious, and Lin Feng knew that with his financial resources, he could not continue to participate in the bidding.

He sat quietly in the corner, watching the auction continue. The auctioneer auctioned off treasure after treasure, each one priceless and captivating.

However, Lin Feng's thoughts were now entirely focused on the golden core grass and condensing dew flower. He knew he had obtained the key Materials for refining the Foundation Establishment Pill, and his next task was to quickly collect the remaining auxiliary Spirit Medicine and find a safe place to begin refining.