323: Ten million gold coins

Liu Ruyan nodded slightly and said softly, "Junior Brother's view is correct."

In the following time, Xue Qian continuously brought out various auction items, including but not limited to Medicinal Pills, Martial Skills, Spiritual Artifacts, and so on.

However, the Lingyun Sect did not make a single bid, quietly waiting for the Medicinal Pill that could enhance Soul Power.

The Qingnang Sect was the same.

The unusual behavior of both parties gradually made everyone realize that they were all waiting for the ultimate auction item.

After the Sect Master of the Liang Yi Sect bought a low-grade heaven rank Spiritual Artifact for five million gold coins, Xue Qian clapped her hands, and an exquisite small box was sent to the auction stage.

Xue Qian opened the small box, and a pure white Medicinal Pill appeared before everyone's eyes.

Her voice was still enchantingly charming.

"Now, let me introduce the last auction item of this auction: an eighth-grade pill, the soul refining pill!"

"This Medicinal Pill comes from the Medicine King Valley, an eighth-grade pill refined by a Ninth-Grade Alchemist, and its effect is also very potent. It can nourish the Soul of the user and permanently increase Soul Power."

"The value of a Medicinal Pill that can enhance Soul Power, I believe I don't need to elaborate, do I? The starting price is five million gold coins, and each bid must not be less than 500,000 gold coins. The auction begins now!"

As Xue Qian's words fell, the clamor in the auction hall grew louder.

"Damn, a Medicinal Pill that can enhance Soul Power! I've never even heard of it before. Except for special Sects like the Lingyun Sect and the Qingnang Sect that possess cultivation methods for Soul Power, the Soul Power of most Martial Artists can only grow naturally and slowly."

"Moreover, this soul refining pill was refined by a Ninth-Grade Alchemist. Although the Medicine King Valley is the most powerful and authoritative Alchemist Sect, the Ninth-Grade Alchemists within it would definitely not exceed five!"

"It's obvious that the Lingyun Sect and the Qingnang Sect have been holding back precisely because they were waiting for this soul refining pill. They must have received inside information and knew about the existence of the soul refining pill in advance."

"Most likely. This soul refining pill can only exert its maximum effect in the hands of their two Sects. For those who are not skilled in Soul Power Cultivation, consuming it would be a waste of a precious treasure."

"But this soul refining pill is truly too precious. Even if I don't specialize in Soul Power, I don't want to miss such a great Opportunity."

Just as everyone was discussing, Liu Ruyan, who had not made a move, finally raised her placard.

"Five million gold coins!"

Her bid was completely within everyone's expectations.

As soon as Liu Ruyan put down her placard, Li Yi, the Sect Master of the Liang Yi Sect, also raised his placard.

"Five and a half million gold coins!"

Although the Liang Yi Sect was not proficient in Soul Refining methods, he had a grand-Disciple who happened to need this soul refining pill.

If he could obtain this soul refining pill, his grand-Disciple would certainly stand out among his peers.

Immediately after, Wang Yan, the Sect Master of the Chiyan Sect, also raised his placard.

"Six million gold coins!"

Although he had no use for this soul refining pill, he did not want the Lingyun Sect to obtain it easily.

He had his own ulterior motives. If he could bid for this soul refining pill, he could use it as a condition to negotiate with the Lingyun Sect and the Qingnang Sect, thereby gaining greater benefits.

"Six and a half million gold coins!"

Lin Junyi, the Sect Master of the Yinkui Sect, also raised his placard.

His idea was very simple: to annoy Liu Ruyan.

Don't you, Liu Ruyan, really need this soul refining pill?

I will deliberately drive up the price for you, making you pay more gold coins!

As for the Qingnang Sect, he didn't care; if they were accidentally harmed, then so be it.

However, Lin Junyi also kept a close eye, not daring to raise the price too excessively.

Otherwise, if he really ended up with the soul refining pill but couldn't use it, wasting tens of millions of gold coins, that would truly be a significant loss.

After Lin Junyi, Li Chuang finally couldn't help but make a bid, raising the price to seven million gold coins.

The five most powerful Eighth-Rank Sects in the Western Zhongzhou all bidding for this eighth-grade soul refining pill, this was truly exhilarating.

For a time, everyone in the auction hall was incredibly restless.

"Damn, a single Medicinal Pill was actually bid up to seven million gold coins! Even if it's an eighth-grade pill, isn't that too exaggerated? You know, the eighth-grade dragon-guiding pill refined by Xue Qian only sold for 1.7 million gold coins."

"The value of the dragon-guiding pill and the soul refining pill cannot be compared. Even though they are both eighth-grade pills, the difference between them is quite significant. I estimate the price will still rise!"

"All five Eighth-Rank Sects have made bids; this is truly a great show! I'm watching from the sidelines, my blood boiling!"

"I'm really looking forward to seeing who will win!"

Besides the five major Eighth-Rank Sects, there were also people from some other forces raising the price, but when the price reached ten million gold coins, only a few people were still raising their placards.

Because the value of this eighth-grade soul refining pill was roughly around ten million gold coins; raising the price further would be a loss.

Other forces did not have the financial reserves, and the Chiyan Sect and the Liang Yi Sect had previously purchased other treasures, so their liquid capital was insufficient.

The Yinkui Sect also did not dare to raise the price further, fearing that the Lingyun Sect would truly give up, thus wasting ten million gold coins for nothing.

The only ones still competing in the auction hall were the Lingyun Sect and the Qingnang Sect.

"Ten and a half million gold coins!"

Liu Ruyan raised her placard again.

Li Chuang, the Sect Master of the Qingnang Sect, frowned.

Ten million gold coins was almost the limit for the Qingnang Sect.

Although the Qingnang Sect had many Alchemists and strong financial resources, that was the money of the Disciples and Elders, not his, Li Chuang's, money.

Even if it could be mobilized, it would be very troublesome.

After all, many people in the Qingnang Sect still needed to eat.

Li Chuang showed Liu Ruyan a warm smile and said softly, "Sect Master Liu, isn't it too extravagant to buy an eighth-grade pill for over ten million gold coins?"

Liu Ruyan chuckled, "This soul refining pill is worth that price, and our Lingyun Sect can afford that price. Why not give it a try?"

Li Chuang said in a deep voice, "Given the relationship between our two Sects, Sect Master Liu, could you part with it?"

Liu Ruyan chuckled, "Sect Master Li, you and I both know that this soul refining pill is of great importance and cannot be easily given up. Why ask such a question? Let's speak with our strength!"

Upon hearing this, Li Chuang's expression darkened, and he let out a cold snort, no longer wasting words.

"Eleven million gold coins!"

Li Chuang raised his placard again.

"Twelve million gold coins!"

Liu Ruyan was not to be outdone.

She wanted to use this extravagant bidding method to break Li Chuang's psychological defense.

Hearing Liu Ruyan's bid, Li Chuang's expression was extremely gloomy.

The Qingnang Sect could no longer afford that much money.

It seemed that this time, Liu Ruyan had won again!

Originally, the relationship between the two Sects was gradually warming, with a subtle trend towards alliance, but after today's incident, Li Chuang lost all goodwill towards Liu Ruyan and the entire Lingyun Sect.

Liu Ruyan, if you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust!

It seems that the matter Lin Junyi proposed needs to be considered!