158: climax

The Auctioneer on the stage saw that the atmosphere in the venue was a bit cold, so they immediately started to stir things up.

"500,000, going once!"

"For 500,000, you can own the Dragon Saliva Stone!"

"Once you buy it back, you can cultivate Spirit Medicine!"

"With Spirit Medicine, you can continuously create high-level Cultivators!"

"And strengthen your own Family!"

At this moment, someone in the third-floor private room on the left couldn't stand it anymore.

They spoke up, interrupting the Auctioneer below: "700,000 Spirit Stones!"

The Auctioneer on stage heaved a sigh of relief; 500,000 Spirit Stones was simply too low.

700,000 Spirit Stones was just right, a reasonable price, so they didn't intend to push it any further.

If no one else bid, a sale at 700,000 Spirit Stones would be acceptable!

At this time, the private room on the third floor on the right, seeing their opponent across the way enter the fray, also made their move: "750,000 Spirit Stones!"

The people in the hall below began to murmur excitedly.

"They are raising the bid by 200,000, 200,000 Spirit Stones at a time!"

"It's as casual as if they were talking about two Spirit Stones!"

"I have to haggle for ages just to buy a single Medicinal Pill!"

Most Cultivators were filled with amazement!

The bidding in the private rooms above continued, though those in the lower tiers had already been eliminated.

The top three private rooms were still bidding; it seemed to be three different factions.

Finally, it reached 1,050,000 Spirit Stones and was claimed by the third-floor private room on the far right.

Gu Changan heaved a sigh of relief. Truly, this was a battle between big shots!

When he acquired a drop of golden marrow jade milk, worth 1,000,000 Spirit Stones, he had gone through so much trouble, back and forth, overthinking everything and worrying about all the shortcomings.

He had finally managed to secure it only after risking so much!

Yet here, they were snatching up treasures worth 1,000,000 Spirit Stones as easily as buying groceries!

Gu Changan felt a bit emotional, but then he remembered that they were Families and factions with a Legacy!

Some Families had a Legacy spanning hundreds of years, with generations managing and accumulating wealth.

Generation after generation of pillaging and plundering had allowed them to amass such a vast fortune.

Being born into such a Family was true happiness!

Unlike him, who had transmigrated here all alone!

He had to strive for everything with his own two hands!

It was the same in his previous life, working and struggling all by himself.

How could he compare to someone else's three generations of Family?

Their grandfather had hit the trend of government policy during the early days of the nation's founding.

Their parents were intellectuals and had hit the trend of the Reform and Opening Up.

They were born standing on the shoulders of two generations, with the best connections and resources.

How could one person's ten years of hard study compare to their three generations' seventy years?

Gu Changan felt that he was actually lucky.

Fate had allowed him to transmigrate here, giving him a second chance.

He possessed a Golden Finger and would soon be able to trample these people under his feet.

It didn't matter if they were three generations or a 300-year-old Family.

How could they compare to his Golden Finger?

Gu Changan's spirit instantly soared again.

At this moment, the Auctioneer on stage brought out another tray.

Gu Changan's attention was drawn to it, and his Golden Core Stage Divine Sense immediately covered it.

However, he sensed dozens of Golden Core Stage Divine Senses gathering around the tray.

Gu Changan was not afraid; after all, they couldn't even distinguish who he was themselves.

At this moment, the Auctioneer on stage looked excited: "Fellow Daoists!"

"The auction has entered its final stage, with only the last 10 lots remaining."

"These lots are not on the auction list, and I believe they will be worth more than their price for you, Fellow Daoists."

"Please, Fellow Daoists, prepare your Spirit Stones!"

"Next, I present the first lot."

After speaking, they uncovered a tray to the side.

Upon uncovering it, a delicate small banner was revealed, only the size of a palm, but it radiated waves of Yin Qi.

Golden runes flashed and flowed across it!

"The first lot, a top-grade thousand soul banner. With it, you can command various Ghost Generals to help you fight enemies."

"The entire top-grade thousand soul banner is composed of a banner pole and banner fabric."

"The pole is made of soul nurturing wood, which serves to nurture the Divine Soul, and the banner fabric is woven from Profound Yin Cloth, which is used to store ghosts."

"The pole and the fabric are gathered with a large number of runes, which can be used to gather Yin Qi or to fight enemies; when applied to Ghost Generals, it will provide a significant boost!"

"You will never be alone when facing enemies; with a wave of your hand, you will be invincible!"

"Alright, the starting price for the top-grade thousand soul banner is 1,000,000 Spirit Stones."

"The bidding begins now!"

Although Gu Changan already possessed a top-grade thousand soul banner, hearing this still made his blood boil; this Auctioneer had some real skills!

The result was self-evident; everyone's emotions were stirred up.

After all, this was the Nether Ghost Market, a gathering place for evil Cultivators.

Furthermore, the top-grade thousand soul banner could be used by anyone, requiring no investment at all.

Once you get your hands on it, you can use it to fight enemies after killing someone!

However, the main battlefield was now entirely in the private rooms on the third floor on both sides.

1,000,000 Spirit Stones caused all the Loose Cultivators in the hall to shrink back.

Gu Changan didn't need one, and he was happy to just watch the spectacle.

The private room on the left: "1,200,000 Spirit Stones!"

The private room on the right: "1,300,000 Spirit Stones!"

Then the price climbed steadily, eventually reaching 3,000,000 Spirit Stones.

It was claimed by the person in the private room on the far right.

Gu Changan was also a bit excited; he hadn't expected that the top-grade thousand soul banner he had casually upgraded would actually be worth 3,000,000 Spirit Stones.

Perhaps in the future, should he take this stuff to sell?

Gu Changan was almost drooling; at this moment, the Auctioneer brought out the second item.

The gazes in the private rooms all gathered once again.

The tray was uncovered, revealing a delicate small boat.

There was a wooden stand under the hull, supporting the entire boat.

The boat was brownish-red overall, with a ghost-face carving at the bow.

On the railings of the deck on both sides, every railing top had a skull.

It was unclear if they were real skulls or carved decorations.

There were also two layers of canvas, front and back, and a lookout tower in the middle.

At this moment, the Auctioneer began to introduce it: "This item is a Magic Treasure, the Blood River Boat!"

"It is a Low Grade Magic Treasure, and the entire flying boat is covered in dense Formations."

"The Blood River Boat, as you can tell from the name, requires blood to drive it."

"Of course, using Spirit Stones is also fine!"

"But Spirit Stones are relatively scarce right now, as everyone knows!"

"The second lot, the Blood River Boat, starting price 500,000 Spirit Stones!"

Gu Changan had no urge to buy it; it was just a Magic Treasure flying boat.

The starting price was already 500,000 Spirit Stones; if estimated, it would likely sell for between 1,200,000 and 1,500,000 Spirit Stones.

As it turned out, he wasn't the only one with that thought.

There were very few bidders, with the current bid at 800,000 Spirit Stones.

And then, no one else bid.

After all, when people go out, they'll use a Flying Sword if they can, or a flying boat if they can.

Those with money had already bought a flying boat, and those without still couldn't afford it.

And so, it ultimately sold for 800,000 Spirit Stones, which was unexpected by everyone.

The Auctioneer ended the auction with a wry smile and then brought out another tray.

It looked plain and unremarkable, as if there was nothing on it.

Everyone stretched their necks to look at it.