Auctions

Wu Yue and Shi Xiaotian came and went in a hurry.

Ever since they returned from Limitless Sect, Zhong Qing could feel that they were more proactive in their work.

They even vied with each other to test the medicine.

Unfortunately, not even a pill shadow was refined, so what was there to test?

Not only that, but the spiritual herbs bought from the auction house last time were almost used up by now.

He planned to go purchase another batch.

...

Ling City!

Auction House!

Du Yanling, dressed in a fiery red robe, sat in an elegant seat by the window on the second floor, staring blankly at the distant scenery, feeling utterly uncomfortable.

Ever since Zhong Qing purchased a batch of spiritual materials from her last time, she immediately sent the divine weapon to the headquarters overnight for appraisal, and there had been no news back yet.

The grade of that divine weapon had not yet been fully determined, which constantly tugged at her heart.

Because of this, she truly found no joy in eating or doing anything during this period.

"Manager, there's big news!"

Just then, Manager Wu's voice came from downstairs.

This made Du Yanling shiver all over, and she immediately sprang up from her seat.

"Has the divine weapon's appraisal result come out?"

Manager Wu, plump in figure, dressed in a gray brocade robe, and sporting a small mustache, scurried up the stairs.

Looking at the excited Du Yanling, he scratched his head and said, "It's not news about the divine weapon."

Du Yanling, who had been beaming with joy, instantly pulled a long face.

She then slowly sat back down.

"If it's not news about the divine weapon, what big news could it be?"

By this time, Manager Wu had come closer.

Bowing, he said, "Manager, recently, Peng City Auction House intends to collaborate with all Pill Cauldron Pavilion auction house strongholds within a radius of ten thousand miles to hold a joint auction."

The so-called joint auction is to collect and auction off all the precious treasures from various auction houses in a unified manner.

Du Yanling, who was already distracted, became even more dispirited upon hearing this.

For others, such a joint auction might be a rare event, occurring only once in a century.

But for those at these smaller auction house strongholds, it was not so friendly.

They would have to escort precious treasures over a thousand miles.

If anything went wrong on the way, they would be held responsible.

If nothing went wrong, they would at most receive a 'thank you for your hard work' from their superiors.

That being said, Peng City Auction House was a first-level auction house stronghold.

And their Ling City Auction House was only a second-level auction house stronghold.

The other party naturally outranked them.

As the saying goes, a higher official crushes people.

With a word from their superiors, the subordinates would have to run themselves ragged, and they had no choice but to participate.

"When does the joint auction begin?"

"One month later!"

In a brief exchange, Du Yanling waved her hand weakly.

"Go prepare!"

As soon as she finished speaking.

Manager Wu turned around, his expression suddenly stern.

"Manager, a distinguished guest has arrived!"

Du Yanling looked downstairs.

The person who entered was none other than Zhong Qing.

This was indeed a truly distinguished guest.

She quickly reined in all negative emotions.

She straightened her attire, then hurried downstairs to greet him.

"Sir, is there anything I can help you with?"

Zhong Qing surveyed the spiritual materials on the shelves.

Then he softly said, "The previous batch of spiritual materials is almost used up, so I plan to come here to purchase another batch."

"Do you have Ice Fire Grass? Thunder Flower? Ghost Fruit?"

This made Du Yanling slightly surprised.

These top-tier spiritual herbs were all priceless treasures.

They were enough to deplete the entire foundation of some second-rate sects.

Yet, the other party had used them up so quickly. Was he eating top-tier spiritual materials like food?

How could she know that all those top-tier spiritual herbs had been refined into dregs by Zhong Qing.

This act was far more extravagant and wasteful than eating them as food.

After all, eating them as food would at least make some noise.

Refining them into dregs, truly, nothing was left.

From this, it could also be seen that alchemists were definitely big spenders.

Without some assets and family fortune, one truly couldn't play in this industry.

Du Yanling pondered for a moment, then quickly said, "Sir, the materials you need, our Ling City Auction House cannot gather them in a short time."

"However, one month later, Peng City Auction House will hold a joint auction with dozens of surrounding auction house strongholds."

"At that time, treasures from dozens of auction house strongholds will be gathered, and I believe it will surely meet your needs."

"A joint auction house?"

Zhong Qing pondered, noting down the location.

He truly didn't believe it.

That he would spend endless resources and still not be able to conquer the Quenching God Pill.

Since there was nothing he needed here, Zhong Qing prepared to leave.

At this moment, Du Yanling said, "Sir, if you wish to participate in the Peng City Auction House, please keep this VIP card."

"At that time, the auction host will surely provide you with the best service."

It must be said that every industry has its own rules.

This sky-blue VIP card was equivalent to a supreme VIP card in Zhong Qing's previous life!

Holders of this card could not only enjoy discounts at the Eastern Domain auction house strongholds but also become distinguished guests of the auction house.

Such a VIP card was of a very high level, and even with Du Yanling's authority, she could only give it away once in her lifetime.

Zhong Qing was the most extravagant guest she had ever encountered.

Coupled with his extraordinary demeanor and immense demand for spiritual herbs.

Du Yanling unhesitatingly presented her only blue VIP card.

Zhong Qing took the card, his expression somewhat strange.

No wonder Pill Cauldron Pavilion auction houses could monopolize the entire Eastern Domain!

With such business tactics, there were truly few on the market that could compare.

However, he didn't care too much.

This was a world where cultivation reigned supreme, fundamentally different from a world where wealth reigned supreme.

Strength was the foundation of one's standing, and wealth was merely an embellishment on the path of cultivation.

...

Time flowed like water, and in an instant, a month and a half had passed.

Peng City!

This was an extremely prosperous capital city!

The city had a population of over ten million.

With convenient transportation and developed commerce, it was a famous grand city within a thousand-mile radius.

What was most bustling in Peng City recently was undoubtedly the holding of the joint auction.

Every time an auction house held an event, it would trigger a frenzy.

This time, the auction held by Peng City Auction House in conjunction with dozens of other auction house strongholds was of such a grand scale that it was a rare event, occurring only once in a century.

It was noon!

An endless stream of cultivators was already flocking to Peng City Auction House.

Some were attracted by the information about precious treasures released by the auction house.

Some were waiting for an opportunity to fish in troubled waters.

A larger portion of people simply came to join the fun.

Although the auction had not officially begun, the auction hall was already filled with people.

People from all walks of life were present.

And the seating was also divided according to their identity, status, and strength.

In this cultivation world, the hierarchy was ubiquitous.

A seemingly simple seating arrangement had already secretly marked a person's worth!