112: The ultimate magic weapon, Suzaku Ding

'The asking price is too high... it's almost comparable to a High Grade Magic Treasure...'

The Yuan Ci Avatar sighed.

If he hadn't known there would be a High Grade Pill Furnace later, he would have definitely fought for this one.

'After this, I should consider those few hidden lines of business...'

Although top-tier Evil Qi is rare, there are still traces to follow.

However, a High Grade Pill Furnace, which is crucial for the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, is a must-have.

He couldn't possibly let his main body refine pills in the Pill Hall, could he?

The Nine Revolutions Golden Pill is something that cannot see the light of day.

Successive auction items were displayed, causing quite a stir.

The atmosphere of the auction gradually heated up, and the transaction prices clearly rose, exceeding market value.

'The auction is held once every ten years, and each time, it collects ten percent of the auction price... it's a never-ending treasure trove, even the Cave Profound Old Monster would be tempted.

The Suspended Mountain Marketplace has been able to establish itself for many years, playing both sides, and the Suspended Mountain Guest is definitely a formidable character.'

The Yuan Ci Avatar secretly marveled.

As he was pondering, a commotion broke out in the hall.

The red cloth was pulled away, revealing an exquisite bronze Pill Cauldron.

Eight Vermilion Bird mouths faced the sky, and the cauldron stood on three legs.

The body of the cauldron was covered with unique spiritual patterns, forming a lifelike large bird.

It was the Spirit Beast that controlled flames—the Vermilion Bird.

Its aura was astonishing, clearly a High Grade Magic Treasure.

Immediately, the entire hall erupted in an uproar, with whispers breaking out.

Yun Lei Sanren stroked his goatee, a smile appearing at the corner of his eye: "As you all can see.

This Pill Cauldron is named the Vermilion Bird Cauldron, weighing three thousand six hundred catties.

It was meticulously crafted over decades by Fan Buyang, the Sect leader of the Weapon Forging Sect, using various precious spiritual materials such as Cloud Copper, Square Crystal Stone, and Thunder Mother Ore.

When Evil Qi is infused, it can activate the Vermilion Bird spiritual patterns, spewing out Southern Brightness Lihuo.

It can be used for both harming enemies and Alchemy.

The starting price is fifty thousand Spirit Crystals, with each bid not less than one thousand!"

"A High Grade Pill Furnace... and it's a work by Fan Buyang... I remember, thirty years ago, a High Grade Magic Treasure he refined—the Wind Chasing Life Taking Sword—was eventually sold for the exorbitant price of one hundred and fifty thousand.

It caused a sensation at the time.

The difficulty of forging a Pill Furnace is even greater than that of a Flying Sword, so it's estimated that this time the price will surpass the previous one."

"Grand Elder Gu He of the Qingling Sect, his Alchemy skills are no less than those of the Tiansheng Sect or the Dan Sect.

Unfortunately, he just lacks a suitable tool.

This time, he's probably going to fight for it even if it means losing everything."

"Not just him, Elder Yu Dan of the Dan Sect is also present, clearly here for the High Grade Pill Furnace."

"What, Immortal Master Yu Dan wants to compete too?

Doesn't she already have a High Grade Pill Furnace?"

"Alas, who would dislike having more of such good things... at the very least, it can serve as a Sect's foundation.

It is said that this is also related to the Dan Sect's cultivation method.

The better the quality and the greater the number of Pill Cauldrons refined, the more it can purify the True Core and cleanse the marrow.

It even offers a slight benefit for condensing a Nascent Soul and achieving a Breakthrough to the Profound Cave Realm..."

The Yuan Ci Avatar frowned slightly: "It seems the competition will be fierce..."

Old Ancestor Chang Mo's wealth was considerable.

However, many spiritual materials had already been used to refine Flying Swords, severely depleting his resources.

Now, he only had barely two hundred thousand Blood Crystals left.

'I wonder if that will be enough...'

The Yuan Ci Avatar secretly speculated.

If he missed this opportunity, he would probably have to find a way to go to the Weapon Forging Sect and steal their methods.

If a High Grade Pill Furnace was difficult to buy, then he would forge it himself.

'However, this back and forth would delay things quite a bit...'

As he was pondering, bids came one after another.

Soon, the price exceeded one hundred thousand.

However, the number of bidders did not decrease.

The price was about to break through one hundred and fifty thousand.

'At this rate, exceeding two hundred thousand is almost a certainty... However, if I go all out, plus the Medicinal Pills I've accumulated, I might still have a chance to compete.'

"Two hundred thousand!"

With this thought, the Yuan Ci Avatar activated the bidding device, and his resonant voice echoed throughout the auction hall.

For a moment, everyone was somewhat dumbfounded.

The auction price was still around one hundred and fifty thousand, yet someone had increased the bid by fifty thousand in one go.

Immediately, many people gave up.

The Yuan Ci Avatar coldly surveyed the venue.

Instead of slowly increasing the price, it was better to cut through the mess quickly and shatter the illusions of those who followed suit.

Yun Lei Sanren was a little stunned, his mouth dry.

Two hundred thousand Spirit Crystals was still below the estimated psychological price.

If it really sold at this price, the loss would be considerable.

He couldn't help but say: "Fellow Daoists, is there anyone higher than two hundred thousand?

This Pill Cauldron is absolutely the highest quality Pill Furnace within the last sixty years.

This opportunity is not to be missed!"

The entire hall was silent.

Clack!

The gavel fell.

Yun Lei Sanren sighed lightly and said: "Two hundred thousand Spirit Crystals, first call!"

"Two hundred thousand Spirit Crystals, second..."

"Two hundred and eleven thousand Spirit Crystals!"

A clear voice of an Elder came from the Heaven-rank VIP room.

"Yu Dan! It's Elder Yu Dan!

She finally couldn't hold back."

"Two hundred and eleven thousand Spirit Crystals, goodness, as expected of Alchemists, their foundations are deep..."

Inside the Heaven-rank VIP room.

A young girl tugged at Yu Dan's sleeve, joyfully saying: "Thank you, Grandpa!"

Yu Dan grinned.

But a hint of bitterness welled up in his heart.

Given the relationship between the Dan Sect and the Weapon Forging Sect, he could have completely exchanged Spirit Pills for the Pill Cauldron.

The cost would not have exceeded one hundred thousand at most.

If it weren't for his granddaughter, how could he have spent so much?

"Never mind, as long as Yin Yin is happy..."

Just as Yu Dan thought he had a sure win, a voice once again came from the hall.

"Two hundred thousand Spirit Crystals, plus ten bottles of Lihuo Pills!"

If Spirit Crystals were insufficient, pledging valuable items such as Magic Treasures or Medicinal Pills was also allowed by the rules.

However, what surprised everyone was that someone actually exchanged Medicinal Pills for Spirit Crystals in front of a Dan Sect Cultivator.

Did this person think his Medicinal Pills could surpass those of the Dan Sect?

'This person is simply ignorant.'

Yu Dan sneered inwardly.

On the other side, a thin old man in a yellow robe entered the Earth-rank VIP room.

He cupped his hands to the Yuan Ci Avatar and said: "This old man is Huang Ting, the chief appraiser of the Suspended Mountain Marketplace.

Just now, Fellow Daoist bid with Medicinal Pills.

According to the rules, this old man needs to verify their medicinal properties..."

The Yuan Ci Avatar nodded slightly and took out ten porcelain bottles.

Huang Ting gave a respectful greeting, took out a pill and placed it in his palm, lightly scraped off a small amount of powder, and swallowed it.

He immediately nodded: "The medicinal properties are abundant, just a little short of High Grade Medicinal Pills.

The medicinal power of such a Lihuo Pill is considerably higher than those on the market."

"Fellow Daoist, how about these ten bottles of Medicinal Pills are valued at twenty thousand Spirit Crystals?"

A bottle of Lihuo Pills on the market sells for around one thousand five hundred.

This price was quite fair.

The Yuan Ci Avatar immediately agreed.

When Huang Ting was about to leave, a voice came from behind him.

"Wait!"

"Fellow Daoist, is there anything else?" Huang Ting asked with a puzzled expression.

"Appraise all of these together.

It saves the trouble of having to come back later..."

The Yuan Ci Avatar waved his hand, and over a hundred bottles of Medicinal Pills appeared on the table.

They were neatly categorized and labeled.

"Lihuo Pills, Water Vein Pills, Cloud Spirit Pills... these... these are all precious Medicinal Pills for increasing True Core Realm cultivation..."

Huang Ting was stunned.

He stepped forward to examine them one by one.

Over a hundred bottles?

And the refining standard was consistently stable, clearly from the hand of one person.

Coupled with bidding for a High Grade Pill Furnace... could all these Medicinal Pills have come from the person in front of him?

"May I ask Fellow Daoist's Daoist title? The Suspended Mountain Marketplace is willing to heavily invite Fellow Daoist to join us as a Guest Elder..."

Huang Ting cupped his hands in a bow.

He suspected the Medicinal Pills were indeed from the Loose Cultivator in front of him.

His heart stirred, intending to recruit him.

After all, such Alchemy attainments, apart from the Tiansheng Sect, Dan Sect, and Qingling Sect, were simply unheard of among ordinary Loose Cultivators.

"My name is Yin Huo. As for the Guest Elder position, allow me to consider it... Please, Fellow Daoist, give me an estimate first."

The Yuan Ci Avatar perfunctorily replied, intending to brush him off.

Clearly, Huang Ting was also sensible and did not press the matter.

"One hundred bottles of Medicinal Pills... altogether, they are valued at two hundred thousand Spirit Crystals."

Huang Ting intentionally raised the estimate to foster good relations.

The Yuan Ci Avatar nodded slightly.

Soon, a new bidding price echoed through the hall.

"Two hundred and twenty thousand Spirit Crystals!"

'Hmph, these petty tricks are not enough to contend with this old man...' Yu Dan sneered, infusing black Qi into the bidding device.

"Two hundred and twenty-five thousand!"

He estimated that the other party was already at the end of their rope, otherwise, they wouldn't be using Medicinal Pills as collateral.

Just a little more pressure would break the opponent.

To be honest, Yu Dan still felt a pang in his heart.

Two hundred thousand, at an internal price, could buy two High Grade Pill Furnaces.

'Never mind, in front of Yun Xiu, I must save my old face... At worst, I'll just refine more Medicinal Pills in the future.'

Yu Dan put on a brave front.

However, a voice once again sounded in the hall.

"Two hundred and thirty thousand Spirit Crystals!"

Yu Dan was completely stunned.

There were still reserves?

This person must have very little left.

"Two hundred and thirty-five thousand Spirit Crystals!" Yu Dan's voice trembled, his confidence already lacking.

"Two hundred and forty thousand!"

...Watching the price steadily climb, a group of True Dan Cultivators were all dumbfounded.

"Who exactly is that person?

To be able to contend with Yu Dan, and seemingly with even greater financial resources?"

"This price has already exceeded the intrinsic value of the Pill Cauldron itself, unwise."

Yun Lei Sanren, on the other hand, was all smiles.

Who would have thought that a Pill Cauldron, which he originally thought wouldn't sell for much, would far exceed expectations?

A moment later.

Clack!

The gavel fell three times.

"Two hundred and seventy thousand Spirit Crystals!

Thus, this Pill Cauldron goes to the VIP of the Xuan-rank room."

Inside the Heaven-rank VIP room.

Yu Dan slumped to the side, his face ashen.

'Who exactly is this person?

To have such abundant wealth?'

Yu Dan's wealth was naturally more than two hundred and seventy thousand Spirit Crystals.

'Alas, if I bid any higher, it might affect the final Finale auction item...'

Yu Dan's expression was solemn.

"Yun Xiu, Grandpa owes you a High Grade Pill Furnace today... Another day, Grandpa will visit the Weapon Forging Sect and surely find you one, an even better Pill Furnace than this one."

"Mm..."

The young girl nodded.

She came from an extraordinary background and was well-protected, but she was not an arrogant person.

She naturally understood priorities.

In another VIP room.

Gu Danqing was filled with emotion: "I didn't expect a High Grade Pill Furnace to sell for such an exorbitant price.

Fortunately, Junior Brother Yuan didn't come.

Otherwise, he would probably be terribly upset..."