34: The auction has been postponed!

Golden Core?

He was at the Early Golden Core Stage, but that restrained icy aura was definitely not something an ordinary Golden Core Cultivator could possess!

A trace of faint pressure made him uncertain about the other party's cultivation level!

The smile on his face immediately became more enthusiastic and respectful as he cupped his hands and said:

"I am Shopkeeper Jiang Yi, the manager of the White Cloud City branch of the White Cloud Merchant Guild. I wonder what instructions you two esteemed guests have for me upon your arrival?"

As he spoke, his gaze was mostly on Lin Qingxue, clearly treating her as the one in charge.

Yao Delong's hoarse voice rang out: "I have come here, first, to sell some Medicinal Pills,"

"and second, I have a precious treasure I wish to put up for auction at tomorrow's event."

"This place has too many eyes and ears, Shopkeeper Jiang. Why don't we move to the inner hall to discuss in detail?"

A sharp light flashed in the eyes of the slightly plump Shopkeeper Jiang Yi, his smile never fading as he immediately stepped aside to lead the way:

"You are thoughtful, esteemed guest. It was my negligence. Please follow me."

He was even more curious about Yao Delong's identity. This Qi Refining stage old man was actually the one in charge,

while the woman with the terrifying cultivation was merely an escort?

The three of them arrived at an elegantly decorated private room in the inner hall, which was clearly equipped with isolation Restrictions, and took their seats.

Yao Delong didn't waste words either. He directly took two jade bottles from his sleeve and placed them on the table: "Shopkeeper Jiang, inspect the goods."

With a professional smile on his face, Shopkeeper Jiang Yi picked up the first jade bottle and opened the stopper.

A puff of pure Medicinal Pill Qi wafted out. Inside the bottle lay three round and plump seventh-turn foundation establishment pills, their seven silver pill patterns clear and smooth.

"seventh-turn foundation establishment pill! Excellent quality!" Shopkeeper Jiang Yi nodded. Although these were precious, they weren't considered rare given the White Cloud Merchant Guild's channels.

"These pills are quite sought after. I'll take the liberty to offer three hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones for each. What do you think, esteemed guest?"

This price was already fair, perhaps slightly high, mainly out of respect for Lin Qingxue's strength.

"Acceptable." A hoarse voice came from within the black robe.

Shopkeeper Jiang Yi then picked up the second jade bottle. Upon opening the stopper, an even denser and purer medicinal power accompanied by wisps of rosy light rushed toward him!

Two Medicinal Pills lay inside, their bodies as lustrous as white jade, strikingly marked with eight silver patterns!

"eight revolutions foundation establishment pill!" A hint of surprise finally appeared in Shopkeeper Jiang Yi's eyes, and his smile grew even wider.

"Fine pills! The medicinal power is pure, and the eight revolutions quality is truly rare!"

"I am willing to offer six hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones for each!" The price was also very generous.

"Acceptable." Yao Delong remained calm.

Shopkeeper Jiang Yi's heart stirred, forming a new guess about Yao Delong's identity:

"This old man's Alchemy must be extraordinary! Otherwise, it would be impossible to refine foundation establishment pills of such high quality at the Qi Refining stage!"

"The female Golden Core Cultivator behind him probably isn't an ordinary Loose Cultivator either."

The transaction was complete, and the Spirit Stones were pocketed. Shopkeeper Jiang Yi was about to exchange a few pleasantries when he saw that the black-robed old man didn't stand up.

Instead, he slowly took out an even smaller and more exquisite jade bottle from his sleeve.

"Shopkeeper Jiang, I have one more item here that I'd like to entrust to your guild to be the grand finale in tomorrow's auction."

"Oh? Grand finale?" With the eight revolutions foundation establishment pill as a foundation, a sharp light flashed in Shopkeeper Jiang Yi's eyes, and his interest surged.

An item that this mysterious old man treated with such gravity must be extraordinary! He carefully took the jade bottle.

.The moment the stopper was slowly pulled out—

Buzz!

A brilliant and dazzling seven-colored light suddenly erupted from the mouth of the bottle!

Instantly, the entire elegantly decorated inner hall was bathed in a dreamlike hue!

An incredibly dense medicinal fragrance spread out. With just a single breath,

one felt refreshed, and the spiritual power within the body became faintly active!

There was even a trace of faint yet profound and mysterious dao rhyme aura entwined within it, as if it contained the Opportunity to Breakthrough the shackles of life!

Shopkeeper Jiang Yi's smile instantly froze!

His eyes widened, his mouth hung slightly open, and his plump face was written with unbelievable shock!

He held the jade bottle as carefully as if it were a peerless treasure, brought it close to his eyes, held his breath, and observed it closely.

The Medicinal Pill was a deep gold and purple throughout, as if it were cast from the essence of stars and sunset!

On the body of the pill, natural purple-gold patterns flowed slowly like living things.

At the core of the pill, a point smaller than a needle tip,

yet a dazzlingly bright purple pill heart was faintly visible, as if it contained a wisp of the Origin from the dawn of Chaos!

The seven-colored light was precisely emanating from this pill heart and the flowing patterns!

He leaned in closer and took a deep sniff.

Amidst the vast and majestic medicinal power, there was an indescribable, profound aura that made even his Golden Core tremble!

That feeling... was as if he had touched the edge of the Nascent Soul realm!

"This... this..." Shopkeeper Jiang Yi's voice trembled with excitement. He looked up at the black-robed old man, his gaze filled with unprecedented fervor and awe.

"This pill... the aura of this pill is majestic and profound, far exceeding ordinary Tier 4 Medicinal Pills! It seems to have traces of the golden profound pill, but the medicinal power is over a hundred times purer and more vast!"

"May I ask, esteemed guest, what is the name of this pill? And what are its miraculous effects?" He no longer dared to make random guesses.

From beneath the black robe, Yao Delong's hoarse and calm voice slowly rang out:

"This pill is called the 'Profound Dao Pill'."

"It has three effects."

"First, if a Cultivator below Golden Core Perfection consumes it, they can immediately Breakthrough one realm!"

"Second, after consuming this pill, one's cultivation will stagnate for two months!"

"Third..." Yao Delong paused slightly, his voice carrying an earth-shattering power,

"This pill contains a wisp of heaven and earth's dao rhyme. Consuming it can help a Golden Core Cultivator... increase the success rate of condensing a Nascent Soul by ten percent!"

Boom!

Shopkeeper Jiang Yi felt as if a thunderbolt had exploded in his head!

He was struck as if by lightning, suddenly standing up from his chair, his body fat trembling violently!

He stared fixedly at the jade bottle in his hand, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets!

Increase the success rate of condensing a Nascent Soul by ten percent!

These words were like nine divine thunders, striking hard at his cognition! They overturned all his understanding of Medicinal Pills!

He had seen the golden profound pill! Its side effects were so great that the consumer's cultivation would stagnate for over a year, and the difficulty of subsequently Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage would increase!

Even so, many Cultivators who had been stuck in the Golden Core Stage for a long time would scramble to buy it!

But the 'Profound Dao Pill' before him... its side effect was only two months! Even more terrifying was the ten percent increase in the chance of forming a Nascent Soul!

This was no longer just a Medicinal Pill!

This was... a key to the Great Dao! A supreme Opportunity pointing directly to the Nascent Soul realm!

It was a peerless treasure that could make any Golden Core Cultivator, especially those at the Late Golden Core Stage or Golden Core Perfection, go mad,

willing to bankrupt themselves or even fight with their lives for it!

Its value was simply immeasurable! It was enough to be the grand finale of any large-scale auction!

Shopkeeper Jiang Yi's hands holding the jade bottle were trembling violently, and his forehead was instantly covered in cold sweat.

The smile on his face had long since vanished, replaced by extreme shock, wild joy, and a hint of trepidation!

He realized that the appearance of this item would likely stir up an unimaginable storm at tomorrow's auction!

The old Golden Core monsters of White Cloud City, and even those from further away, would be alarmed!

And his status in the White Cloud Merchant Guild would rise because of this pill—

No, it should be because of this old man before him!

He didn't dare delay for a moment. He immediately took out an all-red token from his storage ring that seemed to have fire flowing through it,

the front of the token was engraved with delicate cloud patterns and the ancient seal character for 'Noble'.

He respectfully presented the token with both hands to the black-robed old man, his voice carrying an unprecedented solemnity:

"Esteemed guest, this is our White Cloud Merchant Guild's 'Scarlet Flame VIP Token'!"

"Holders of this token enjoy the highest level of treatment at all our guild's branches,"

"with privileges such as priority transactions, exclusive channels, and information consultation all available!" He paused, his tone becoming even more humble,

"This pill is too world-shaking; it's no longer something that a mere city manager like myself can decide on."

"I have already reported the news to the main guild through an emergency transmission talisman! The main guild will immediately dispatch high-level appraisers and guards!"

"I implore you, esteemed guest, to return to the guild tomorrow morning. At that time, a special envoy from the main guild will personally handle the handover with you to ensure this pill can appear at tomorrow's... no!"

Shopkeeper Jiang Yi suddenly snapped out of it and immediately changed his words:

"Tomorrow's auction can no longer bear the weight of this pill! The guild will urgently postpone the auction by one day to fully build up momentum!"

"Rest assured, esteemed guest, the Profound Dao Pill will undoubtedly serve as the undisputed grand finale of the new auction!"

Hidden beneath the black robe, the corner of Yao Delong's mouth curled up forty-five degrees. This was exactly the effect he wanted!

The more of a sensation it caused, the more satisfied he would be with the final price!

He calmly accepted the warm Scarlet Flame Token and said hoarsely, "Acceptable."