99: Chapter 99 Special Demon Core

Even if it cannot be used as a spiritual seed, this piece of Third-Rank spirit wood is an excellent material for crafting Third-Rank Talismans.

Having received the System's Legacy for many years, his attainment in the Dao of Talismans had long reached the Peak of the Second Rank, and he was only a step away from the Third Rank.

However, Materials for Third-Rank Talismans are strictly controlled and extremely difficult to purchase on the market; now that he had encountered one, how could he let it slip by?

"Five thousand five hundred Spirit Stones."

"Five thousand eight hundred."

Bidding voices rose, but the increments were not large.

Ye Changge waited for a moment, and when the price rose to seven thousand Spirit Stones, he spoke again: "eight thousand spirit stones."

Once again, he directly increased the bid by nearly a thousand Spirit Stones!

The Cultivators below looked up one after another towards the second-floor private room, their gazes filled with curiosity and wariness.

Liu Hanyan's beautiful eyes brightened slightly, and she said in a clear voice: "The Fellow Daoist in private room A-7 has bid eight thousand spirit stones. Are there any higher bids?"

After a brief silence, no one raised their paddle again.

Buying a piece of Third-Rank spirit wood for eight thousand spirit stones was already considered a high price.

Moreover, someone who could sit in a second-floor private room and bid so decisively was likely not someone to be trifled with.

"eight thousand spirit stones, sold!"

Ye Changge nodded slightly. This price was within his expectations.

Soon, the Green Spirit Wood was delivered to his private room.

Ye Changge placed his palm gently against the wood, feeling the vibrant vitality and pure wood Spiritual Qi contained within, and satisfied, he placed it into his Storage Pouch.

The auction continued.

The next few auction items—Spiritual Artifacts, Medicinal Pills, and Materials—were of good quality, but they had limited appeal to Ye Changge.

However, he still placed bids on a few auxiliary Spiritual Artifacts and Medicinal Pills that his family might use—with so many descendants, who knew which ones might be needed in the future?

It never hurt to be prepared in advance.

Just as Ye Changge thought the auction would end uneventfully today, Liu Hanyan's voice rang out again, carrying a hint of rare solemnity:

"The next auction item is quite special; perhaps for some Fellow Daoists, its value is immeasurable."

She waved her hand, signaling an attendant to carefully bring up a rosewood box.

The surface of the wooden box was covered with Spirit-Sealing Talismans, clearly indicating that the item inside was of great significance.

Liu Hanyan personally peeled off the Talismans one by one. The moment the wooden box opened, a strange aura permeated the air.

It was a mixed aura full of vitality, yet carrying a faint Demonic Qi.

Inside the box, a fist-sized, perfectly round, semi-translucent pale golden crystal core floated quietly.

Inside the crystal core, wisps of golden light could be vaguely seen swimming slowly, as if it were alive.

"special demonic core," Liu Hanyan said clearly.

"It is produced by Yao Beasts above the Second Rank with extraordinary talent, and it only has an extremely low probability of being born under specific conditions. This special demonic core has no attributes and contains pure life Origin and demonic essence; it has a wide range of uses."

Ye Changge's pupils constricted slightly, his body leaned forward, and his gaze remained locked on that pale golden special demonic core.

This special demonic core could be used to replace the main ingredient for longevity pills.

longevity pills have always been one of the most precious and sought-after treasures in the Cultivation World.

Spiritual items that can increase Lifespan are naturally rare, and the Pill Formulas are strictly controlled by major forces.

Yet this special demonic core could replace the main ingredient—its value could be imagined!

The Ye family's current standing could not have been achieved without the support and protection of the Old Ancestor, Ye Fan.

If he could refine a longevity pill, even the lowest grade, it would be able to extend the Old Ancestor's Lifespan by several decades!

This opportunity must not be missed!

Liu Hanyan scanned the room and slowly announced the price: "One special demonic core, starting bid—eight thousand spirit stones!"

"Eight thousand five hundred!"

"Nine thousand!"

The bidding erupted instantly, far more intense than any previous time.

In just a few seconds, the price broke through ten thousand Spirit Stones and continued to rise rapidly.

"Eleven thousand!"

"Twelve thousand!"

Ye Changge did not bid immediately; he was waiting.

When the price reached thirteen thousand Spirit Stones and the bidding speed began to slow down, he took a deep breath, and his clear voice rang out again:

"Fifteen thousand Spirit Stones."

A single bid increase of two thousand Spirit Stones!

The room fell silent instantly, and everyone's gaze focused on the second-floor private room.

A hint of surprise flashed in Liu Hanyan's eyes, but she quickly returned to her professional smile:

"The Fellow Daoist in private room A-7 has bid fifteen thousand Spirit Stones. Are there any..."

Before she could finish, another voice came from the opposite private room.

"Sixteen thousand Spirit Stones."

The voice was old but full of vigor. It continued: "This Fellow Daoist, I am the Qingxuan Immortal City Alchemist, Master Wu. This special demonic core is quite important to me, so I hope you will do me a favor."

The implication of using his name and status to apply pressure was obvious.

Wu Yong of the Hundred Herbs Hall was indeed quite famous in Qingxuan Immortal City.

Many Foundation Establishment Cultivators had sought him out to refine pills, and even Pseudo-Core Cultivators sometimes had to give him a little Face.

A wave of whispering broke out below.

"It's Master Wu! He actually has his eye on this special demonic core?"

"Master Wu has spoken personally; the Fellow Daoist in that private room will probably have to give him some Face, right?"

"That's hard to say. Those who can sit in a private room aren't necessarily afraid of a mere Second-Rank Alchemist."

Ye Changge frowned slightly. The longevity pill concerned the Old Ancestor's Lifespan; how could he retreat because of the other party's reputation?

Moreover, in an auction, the highest bidder wins; using power to suppress others was already against the rules.

His voice was calm, yet it clearly spread throughout the room: "seventeen thousand spirit stones."

He did not respond to Wu Yong's words, simply raising the bid again.

The opposite private room was silent for a moment, then a cold snort came, the old voice clearly tinged with anger: "Fellow Daoist, I am Master Wu! Have you thought this through?"

This was a blatant threat.

Ye Changge picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said indifferently:

"In an auction, the highest bidder wins. If Master Wu has sufficient Spirit Stones, feel free to continue bidding."

His tone was calm, yet it carried an unquestionable determination.

Liu Hanyan, acting as the host, spoke at the right moment, her voice gentle but carrying the authority of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator:

"Fellow Daoists, the auction has its own rules; please let the Spirit Stones do the talking."

Although she did not want to offend Master Wu, she needed to maintain the fairness and credibility of the auction even more.

Inside Master Wu's private room, a few whispers could be faintly heard, as if someone was trying to persuade him.

Finally, the old voice gave a cold snort and bid no more.

Clearly, the price of seventeen thousand spirit stones had already exceeded Master Wu's psychological expectation.

Although he had some fame, he was only a Second-Rank Alchemist after all, and his wealth was limited.

It was not cost-effective to pay too much for a substitute for the main ingredient of a longevity pill that might not even be successfully refined.

Moreover, the other party was so tough; their background was likely not simple either.

It was not necessarily wise to completely fall out over a single special demonic core.

"seventeen thousand spirit stones, going once."

"seventeen thousand spirit stones, going twice."

"seventeen thousand spirit stones, going three times—sold!"

The auction gavel fell, and a weight was lifted from Ye Changge's heart.

The discussions below became even more intense.

"What is that person's background anyway? He didn't even give Master Wu any Face?"

"Perhaps he is also an Alchemist? Or... could it be some Senior at the Perfection of Foundation Establishment, wanting to use this special demonic core to attempt to condense a False Core?"

"If it is a Senior at the Perfection of Foundation Establishment, then there is indeed no need to give Master Wu any Face. How can a Second-Rank Alchemist compare to the False Core realm?"