132: Immortality elixir

To raise a nation of people… Listening to Bai Yi's explanation, Han Li's heart was in turmoil.

Demons are ferocious and tyrannical.

However, such arrogance was a first.

There were many demons in Dark City of You Province, but they still had to obediently stay in the Thunderous Ruins.

Like Pu Tuo Country, where demons raised a nation of people as blood sacrifices like pigs, this was unheard of.

To describe it as a living hell would probably not be an exaggeration.

In comparison, it was quite good that the Wu Dynasty could remain so stable.

Overall, the Wu Dynasty was a large country no matter what.

Although it couldn't compare to the super Imperial Dynasty that unified the Central Continent, it was still very powerful.

"Pu Tuo Country is extremely dangerous, Brother Han, you'd best not venture in lightly, otherwise, the dangers are unpredictable," Bai Yi reminded Han Li again.

Han Li came back to his senses and nodded.

"Thank you for the reminder, Brother Bai, I'll be careful."

For others, this might be a living hell, but for him, it might be a place for rapid advancement.

The Qi from killing could help him rapidly improve.

The Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Art, this ultimate body-refining martial arts, also required his continuous Qi enhancement to Breakthrough faster.

He was still more than half-way from achieving the Gleaming Overlord Body.

If he achieved the Gleaming Overlord Body, his Overlord Body Golden Body would become even more powerful.

Even his Physical Body resisting Spirit Treasures would be effortless.

In Han Li's eyes, this demon-infested land of Pu Tuo Country was an excellent place for improvement… After chatting for a while, Han Li and Bai Yi went to a courtyard to eat.

Besides Han Li and Bai Yi, there was also Bai Yu, his sister.

During their casual conversation, Han Li also learned about Bai Yi's background; like him, his parents passed away when he was very young.

However, the difference was that Bai Yi still had a sister.

And initially, life was not so smooth; the siblings lived a very miserable life in the Wu Capital.

Later, by a stroke of Opportunity, they happened to meet the Supervisor.

Thus, the gears of fate began to turn.

The Supervisor took a liking to Bai Yi, accepted him as a Disciple, and later, when his Cultivation was complete, he became a member of the Demon Suppression Division.

In a few years, he advanced by leaps and bounds, rising from the bottom of the Demon Suppression Division to his current position as Commander.

He held a high position and power.

Of course, the Supervisor's nurturing also played a crucial role.

The Supervisor was more like a father figure to the siblings.

Now that he had achieved status and strength, he was not as strict as before.

Bai Yi's current achievements were inseparable from the Supervisor's nurturing.

Of course, his Aptitude was also excellent; Bai Yi's talent was also very high.

He achieved Innate in just a few years of Cultivation.

He was considered a Genius… Snowflakes fell, swirling throughout the mansion.

After dinner, Bai Yi personally arranged a courtyard for him to stay in.

Han Li naturally didn't refuse, as the information wouldn't be available until tomorrow.

As night fell, Han Li and the siblings entered the main city of the capital.

Its prosperity was comparable to that of Tianling City.

People came and went on the streets, the lights were brilliant, showcasing the bustling prosperity of the Mortal World.

"That must be the Imperial Palace, right?"

Passing through the streets, Han Li gazed into the distance.

High walls stood, easily forty feet tall, and on the city walls, one could clearly see guards dressed in black armor.

They held long spears, looking majestic.

"Yes, that's the Imperial Palace," Bai Yi nodded at the side.

"Brother Han, would you like to go see the Imperial Palace?" Bai Yi turned his head and asked Han Li.

Han Li: "??"

Go see the Imperial Palace?

Do you think it's a vegetable market, where you can go whenever you want?

"Brother Bai, don't joke, this is the Imperial City, is it that easy to enter?"

Han Li looked at him and said.

"For others, it's very difficult, but I have His Majesty's imperial token, which allows me to enter and exit the Imperial City freely."

Bai Yi said.

"Let's forget it, I'm an outsider, entering might cause some trouble, and it wouldn't be good if it led to a misunderstanding," Han Li shook his head.

"Haha, you're quite famous in our current Wu Dynasty. I heard Revered Master say that His Majesty actually wants to meet you."

Bai Yi said with a smile.

"...Brother Bai, stop teasing me," Han Li rolled his eyes.

"Alright, if you don't want to go, then so be it, I won't force you," Bai Yi chuckled.

"Brother, is there a Tian Yuan Commerce auction tonight? Aren't you a VIP of Tian Yuan Commerce? Why don't we go to the auction?" At this moment, Bai Yu spoke up.

"Oh right, there's an auction tonight, how could I forget? Come on, Brother Han, let's go to the auction. Tian Yuan Commerce is the number one commerce in our Wu Dynasty, and they have many good things."

Bai Yi said, looking at Han Li.

"Tian Yuan Commerce's auction…"

As Bai Yi said this, a piece of information immediately appeared in Han Li's mind.

Tian Yuan Commerce, the largest commerce in the Wu Dynasty, is not an ordinary commerce. It is said that the helmsman of Tian Yuan Commerce is a God Realm Supreme, and there are many experts within the commerce, spread throughout the Wu Dynasty. In terms of strength, it is probably no less than any of the Twelve Sects of Kyushu.

However, Han Li hadn't had much contact with this commerce.

"Okay, let's go then," Han Li nodded.

He also wanted to see this Tian Yuan Commerce.

He had time anyway.

The three of them agreed and soon left the area.

In a short while, the three arrived in front of a luxurious shop.

Tian Yuan Pavilion. Tian Yuan Headquarters!

Han Li looked up at the signboard, then followed Bai Yi and Bai Yu into the shop.

"Welcome to Tian Yuan Pavilion, how may I help you three?"

As they stepped into the shop, a woman in a cheongsam came up to them, a characteristic smile on her face.

Bai Yi raised his hand, and a purple-gold card appeared.

The cheongsam-clad woman's pupils slightly contracted as she looked at the purple-gold card, her smile becoming even brighter: "So it's a VIP client. How may I assist you, sir?"

"Is there an auction tonight? We'd like to participate," Bai Yi said to the woman in the cheongsam.

"Yes, the auction will begin in two quarters of an hour. You may enter now, sir."

The cheongsam-clad woman nodded.

"Good, lead the way then," Bai Yi nodded.

"Yes, please follow me!"

Watching this scene, Han Li remained silent, quietly following behind.

It was normal for Bai Yi, as the Commander of the Demon Suppression Division, to have a commerce VIP card.

And with his Revered Master being a top magnate of the Wu Dynasty, it was even more normal.

Following the cheongsam-clad woman through the shop, the group soon arrived at a courtyard behind Tian Yuan Pavilion.

It was quiet here, a stark contrast to the bustling front.

Passing through the courtyard, they arrived at a room. The room door opened, and on the wall, there was another door.

However, it was a metal door.

Next to it, there was also a button.

The cheongsam-clad woman pressed the button, and with a 'ding', the metal door opened directly, revealing a space that was neither too big nor too small.

Immediately, the cheongsam-clad woman stepped into this space, and Bai Yi and the others followed her in.

As they entered the space behind the metal door, the metal door automatically closed.

The cheongsam-clad woman pressed the button again, and Han Li felt himself descending.

"This thing, an elevator?!"

Han Li felt surprised.

This thing was no different from riding an elevator.

However, since Transmigrating to this world, it was his first time riding one.

Although this world revered martial arts Cultivation, other developments didn't seem as backward as he imagined.

What should be there, was there, but this was also normal.

For an Artifact Refiner, making something like this was too easy… It kept descending, and Han Li felt it stopped after descending about three hundred meters.

With a 'ding', the metal door instantly opened, and outside, a long passage appeared before his eyes.

The cheongsam-clad woman continued to lead the way, stepping into this long passage.

Han Li and the others followed closely.

Turning a corner, their vision suddenly widened.

A huge space appeared before their eyes.

It was thousands of feet in area.

Rows of seats surrounded the entire underground space, with lights on the ceiling, but they weren't particularly bright, creating a dim atmosphere.

The seats were already filled with people.

There were roughly several thousands, even tens of thousands, of people in total.

Besides the seats, there were also individual private rooms.

"The scale of this auction is not small!"

Han Li clicked his tongue.

Judging solely from its scale, this auction was indeed very large.

It also proved the influence of Tian Yuan Commerce.

Those who could participate in the auction were basically all people with substantial wealth.

However, as the capital of the Wu Dynasty, wealthy people were basically everywhere.

If the capital of a Dynasty had no money, then that Dynasty was not far from its end.

Following the cheongsam-clad woman, Han Li and his group arrived in front of a private room.

"Please enter, sirs!"

The cheongsam-clad woman smiled.

The private room opened, and the three immediately stepped inside.

Inside the private room, the floor was covered with a thick carpet, feeling very soft underfoot.

And in the corner of the private room, there was an incense burner, emitting a refreshing aroma.

The private room also had a table and horizontal chairs like sofas. Sitting on them felt much like sitting on a sofa.

The touch was also very comfortable; it should have been made from some special beast hide.

Smooth.

The three entered the private room and sat down, from where they could clearly see the situation outside and the central auction stage.

However, the auction hadn't started yet, and only commerce staff were preparing.

The cheongsam-clad woman left, and soon, an old man in brocade robes entered the private room, followed by two beautiful women.

They had delicate features, fair and plump skin, curvaceous figures, and were of top-tier beauty.

They carried metal trays with various fruits, approached, and placed the metal trays in front of them.

"Welcome, three guests, to this Tian Yuan Auction. I am Steward Wu, and here are your auction number plates."

Saying this, the old man in brocade robes took out three metal plates and handed them to the three.

Each had a number, representing their auction number.

Han Li's was 911!

Immediately, the old man in brocade robes explained further, and Han Li instantly understood.

The metal number plate had several buttons on it.

Through one of the buttons, the auction number could be transmitted to the auction hall.

And the other buttons were for increasing the bid by specific amounts.

They were one hundred, one thousand, and ten thousand!

Three numbers!

Pressing a number represented the bid amount.

The auction, however, wasn't conducted using gold and silver as currency, but Spirit Stones.

The auction began at three quarters past the hour of Xu (7:45 PM) and would conclude whenever it finished, though it would not go past the third watch of Zi (12:45 AM).

An auction typically lasted one or two hours.

There were also many items at the auction.

After the explanation, Bai Yi waved his hand, dismissing the old man in brocade robes. The old man had intended to leave the two women behind, but Bai Yi rebuked him, sending them away as well.

Watching the old man in brocade robes leave, Han Li scanned the venue, then looked at Bai Yi beside him and asked, "Brother Bai, does Tian Yuan Commerce hold auctions every day?"

"How could that be? They only happen periodically," Bai Yi replied.

"You just happened to catch one this time."

"I see."

Han Li nodded.

"This VIP card belongs to my Master, so arrangements can be made as soon as we arrive, even if it's halfway through," Bai Yi explained.

"So, does Commander not participate in the auction?" Han Li asked.

"He participates if there's something of interest; it depends on the situation. The Commerce gifted several of these Supreme-level VIP cards, and I took one," Bai Yi said.

"I see..." Han Li's understanding became clear.

No wonder they were accommodated immediately. A VIP card gifted by Tian Yuan Commerce to a Commander must be extraordinary.

Special status, special strength, special treatment.

"There are many good items at the Commerce's auction, Brother Han. If you're interested, you can give it a try," Bai Yi said with a smile.

"Hmm, I'll take a look." Han Li nodded... Time passed quickly. With the sound of a bell ringing through the underground auction hall, the entire hall fell silent.

Some of the lights on the ceiling dimmed as the bell rang, and the central auction stage became the focus of the spotlights.

A beautiful woman in purple palace attire appeared before everyone's eyes.

Dressed in purple palace robes, her posture was proud, her demeanor refined, and she exuded a captivating aura.

"Innate Purple Qi..."

Looking at the beautiful woman in purple palace robes, Han Li sensed her approximate Cultivation.

Innate Purple Qi Realm.

To have an Peak of the Acquired Realm Cultivator as an auctioneer, this Commerce's foundation was indeed not to be underestimated.

"Greetings, everyone. I am Zi Han, the chief auctioneer of Tian Yuan Commerce. Welcome to this auction. Tonight, the Commerce has prepared many treasures for all of you, and I hope you all leave satisfied."

Her soft voice rang out, yet it was clearly heard in everyone's ears.

Every word was distinct, and the invisible control of True Qi clearly demonstrated her strength.

"I won't say much more. Now, let's begin with the first auction item."

As soon as her voice fell, a figure emerged from the darkness behind her, carrying a round tray onto the stage. On the tray lay a crimson, blood-red fruit with intricate patterns.

"This is a five-hundred-year-old Vermillion Fruit. This fruit is a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Treasure, and its age and quality have been authenticated by our Commerce's professional appraisers. It offers a significant boost to Cultivation. The starting bid is one hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones."

As the voice sounded, bids quickly came in.

"Two hundred!"

A price was immediately called out in the auction hall.

"Three hundred!"

"Four hundred!"

...The price continued to climb. In the private room, Han Li looked at the Vermillion Fruit on the stage.

A five-hundred-year-old Vermillion Fruit was indeed rare and a powerful Spirit Medicine.

If used in Alchemy, the effect would be even better.

It offered a significant boost even to Xiantian martial artists.

However, Han Li did not make a move.

Although he thought it was good, he didn't have much interest.

If it were a thousand-year-old one, then perhaps.

The older the age, the deeper the Spiritual Qi.

But the price would be completely different then... The price climbed, and finally, it was purchased by someone for one thousand one hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

One thousand one hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones – this price was an unimaginable ceiling for ordinary people.

One Low-Grade Spirit Stone was worth one hundred taels of gold.

However, here, it was normal.

Those who could participate in the auction were all Martial Artists, and most of them were Xiantian.

Their status was different, and their financial resources were beyond what ordinary people could imagine.

As for whether there were God Realm Supremes, that was unknown.

In other private rooms, it was impossible to see, but most of the people visible in the hall seats were Xiantian martial artists.

If there were God Realm Supremes, they would also be in private rooms... The first auction item ended, and the second auction item was presented.

And this auction item, Han Li was very familiar with.

violet spirit essence pill!

It was precisely what the Sect Leader had bestowed upon him, and with the help of the violet spirit essence pill, Han Li had successfully Broken through to the Peak of the Acquired Realm in one go.

"This Medicinal Pill is a violet spirit essence pill, a top-grade Medicinal Pill that can help Innate Qi Realm Martial Artists Break through to the Innate Purple Qi Realm, increasing the probability by at least sixty percent. The auction now begins, with a starting bid of five hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones."

As Zi Han's voice rang out, people in the auction hall quickly began to bid.

The price soared.

Surpassing the price of the Vermillion Fruit, it finally reached thirteen thousand eight hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

This price was more than ten times that of the Vermillion Fruit.

Thirteen thousand eight hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones, this price was not considered expensive... The auction was in full swing.

There were many types of treasures: Spirit Medicine, Medicinal Pills, Magic Treasures, and even Cultivation Techniques and martial arts, all being auctioned.

However, Han Li basically didn't make a move.

Just broadening his horizons was enough. He had over two hundred ten thousand Spirit Stones, and aside from rewards from the grand assembly and the Sect, the rest were obtained through killing and plundering.

Han Li had basically never used Spirit Stones for Cultivation until now.

With the Iron Plate that could gather Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, he didn't need them.

Bai Yi, however, made one bid, spending several thousand Spirit Stones to acquire a treasure... Time flowed on, and the atmosphere of the auction gradually reached its Peak. The further it progressed, the more extraordinary the treasures that appeared.

The prices also became increasingly expensive.

However, good items with high prices were only natural.

The new auction continued, and Zi Han stood on the auction stage, her gentle voice ringing out once more.

"The next auction item will be the first highlight treasure of this auction."

"Highlight treasure!"

Hearing this, everyone perked up, Han Li included.

"This highlight treasure is a longevity divine medicine, the purple lotus heavenly flower," Zi Han's voice rang out again.

Subsequently, on the auction stage, four figures escorted a crystal cabinet onto the platform.

Each of them was at the Peak of the Acquired Realm.

Everyone's gaze was fixed on the crystal cabinet.

Inside the four-sided crystal cabinet, a blooming purple lotus emitted a purple glow. The crystal cabinet was covered by a Formation, allowing a clear view of this longevity divine medicine.

longevity divine medicine, purple lotus heavenly flower!

Han Li's eyes became solemn.

Didn't the two Grand Elders enter the Yin Domain precisely to seek longevity divine medicine?

Yet, the result was that for one longevity divine medicine, they perished within the Yin Domain.

He hadn't expected to encounter longevity divine medicine here.

Truly, it was a matter of fate and destiny!

"This purple lotus heavenly flower is a type of longevity divine medicine. Consuming it can extend one's lifespan by a thousand years."

Zi Han's voice rang out again, and everyone's eyes became fervent.

Extend lifespan by a thousand years!

This was a lifespan that only God Realm giants could possess, and now, a single longevity divine medicine could extend one's lifespan by a thousand years.

A thousand years of lifespan.

It was enough to live up to the name of longevity divine medicine.

However, among longevity divine medicines, this was not considered particularly powerful.

It could only be considered ordinary.

Some top-tier longevity divine medicines could extend lifespan by several thousand years, even ten thousand years, or even more.

However, these types of longevity divine medicines basically could not circulate on the market.

Longevity, who wouldn't want it?

A lifespan of ten thousand years, even a pig Cultivating could become a top-tier Demon Emperor.

If one had some Aptitude, becoming a Supreme Paragon was not impossible.

With a long life, anything is possible!

"The auction now begins. The starting bid is five million Low-Grade Spirit Stones, and each increment must be no less than one hundred thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones."

Zi Han's voice rang out.

Han Li immediately sobered up.

The starting price was already five million Low-Grade Spirit Stones. Good heavens, his current wealth wasn't even enough for the starting bid.

"Five million five hundred thousand!"

As soon as the voice fell, an aged voice came from a private room.

A single bid increased by a full five hundred thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

"Six million!"

As soon as the voice fell, a deep voice came from another private room.

"Seven million!"

Before a single breath had passed, another voice from a private room joined in.

It directly increased by one million Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

"Nine million!"

The fourth voice rang out.

It still came from another private room... "I'm really a pauper..."

Listening to the continuous bidding, Han Li's heart twitched.

For this purple lotus heavenly flower, the price was directly raised by a million in one breath.

But thinking about it, it was normal. If his lifespan were approaching the Five Declines of Heaven and Man, he would throw down everything he had.

If he had no money, he might have to resort to killing and plundering.

A thousand years of lifespan was worth the risk.

The two Grand Elders were the best proof.

Even if the Yin Domain was extremely dangerous, they had to venture into it.

What for?

To borrow another thousand years from Heaven!

Five thousand years, or even ten thousand years!

..."Sixty-eight million!"

A new bid appeared.

"Seventy million!"

The aged voice rang out again.

This time, the price was directly increased by a full two million Low-Grade Spirit Stones in one go.

However, the four parties participating in the competition were not deterred.

"Seventy-five million!"

The deep voice rang out. This time, the price was increased by a full five million Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

There was no sign of backing down.

Having reached this price, the bidding was no longer as rapid as before.

But after a brief silence, the new price rose again.

In the hall, only these four continued to bid.

The others could only watch... Soon, the bids reached an astonishing ninety million Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

And the competition from four sides had also turned into a three-way struggle!

However, it still showed no signs of stopping.

Twelve thousand, seeking support.