40: Xuantian Auction, admission fee?

“Thank you, Master. Litian will never forget Master’s great kindness and virtue! From now on, Litian’s life belongs to you, Master. I will do whatever you tell me to do. Whether it’s going through mountains of blades or seas of fire, if Master gives the order, I will not hesitate in the slightest!”

Dugu Litian looked at Lu Hao, bowed solemnly, and spoke with a resolute tone!

“Disciple, since you have joined my sect, we are family. I naturally wouldn’t treat you poorly. As for going through mountains of blades or seas of fire, don’t worry, this Master is not that heartless.”

“You are my second Disciple. Before you, there was a Senior Brother. He is in Qingxuan Sect. After the Five Cities Tournament, we will return to Qingxuan Sect.”

“Yes, Master. It’s just that although I can Cultivate now, my cultivation was Waste, so starting over, I’m afraid I won’t be able to participate in the Five Cities Tournament...”

“Come, come. This Master will teach you a Cultivation secret. You only need to do this before Cultivating, and it can greatly increase your Cultivation speed. Participating in the Five Cities Tournament will be more than enough!”

......

Dugu Litian listened to Lu Hao’s words, and an expression of disbelief gradually appeared on his face.

Really... do I have to do this? Will it...

“Disciple, why don’t you go try it quickly?”

“Yes, Master.”

Dugu Litian closed his eyes, steeled his heart, and followed Lu Hao’s method.

He was seen doing a push-up directly on the ground, then a squat, after which he sat cross-legged, shouted, “Ionia, unyielding and immortal!” and then began to Cultivate.

“What the! What the!!”

Dugu Litian was dumbfounded. He had only Cultivated for a short while, and his cultivation surged at an extremely fast pace. In just half an hour, his cultivation went from Qi Refining first layer to Qi Refining fourth layer!

This was even faster than his previous Congenital Sword Spirit Body!

With the help of the Master-Disciple Cultivation function, half an hour of Cultivation was equivalent to five thousand hours! Even a pig could Cultivate!

After this incident, Dugu Litian no longer had the slightest doubt about Lu Hao’s words!

At this moment, Ling Tian, who was a thousand miles away, was also full of question marks.

“Am I favored by Heaven? Or have I suddenly opened my Ren and Du meridians?”

Ling Tian was originally Cultivating slowly. He had already gotten used to the feeling of his cultivation slowly increasing, but just half an hour ago, his Cultivation speed suddenly surged!

If his previous Cultivation speed was compared to a small stream, then now it was an entire vast ocean!

The speed of absorbing Heaven and Earth Origin Qi had increased by ten thousand times!

This scared him so much that he quickly stopped Cultivating and vigilantly looked around.

After confirming it was safe, he sat down again to Cultivate.

This time, he truly felt it; his Cultivation speed had indeed increased by ten thousand times!

Ling Tian’s face turned red with excitement. Although he didn’t know the reason, he still inevitably succumbed to this wonderful feeling.

Ling Tian seized the time to continue Cultivating, experiencing that unfamiliar Cultivation speed.

Lu Hao took Dugu Litian to Zhongyi City. Lu Hao originally wanted to take him out for a stroll.

However, Dugu Litian said that the Five Cities Tournament was in half a month, and he wanted to seize the time to Cultivate so as not to embarrass his Master.

Helplessly, Lu Hao had no choice but to go shopping alone. He strolled along the bustling streets of the city, his gaze constantly drawn to the various vendors along the street.

The goods on those stalls were diverse and dazzling. There were colorful silks, intricately carved jade articles, and imposing Magic Treasures, among others.

And the various shops lining both sides of the road were also grander than the last. Some shops had golden plaques hanging high at their entrances, showcasing their strong power and long history; others attracted passersby to stop and gaze with their unique decorative styles.

Pedestrians came and went endlessly on the street. They were either rushing with hurried expressions or leisurely strolling, and occasionally, one could see businessmen arguing red-faced over prices.

In addition, many Qi Refining Cultivators were displaying their talents in the streets and alleys.

Some wielded swords and spears, some played zithers and flutes, and some performed acrobatics and magic tricks, drawing continuous cheers from the onlookers.

Immersed in such a lively scene, Lu Hao’s mood gradually became pleasant, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, revealing a knowing smile.

Lu Hao strolled along, unconsciously arriving at the entrance of an ancient-looking pavilion.

“Xuan Tian Auction??” It looks pretty good.

Lu Hao walked in with curiosity.

As soon as he stepped in, Lu Hao was attracted by the sight before him.

Upon entering the main gate, the first thing that came into Lu Hao’s view were two gigantic pillars.

These pillars had a diameter of ten meters! Both pillars were carved with patterns of Dragons and Phoenixes coiling around them.

Those Dragons and Phoenixes were truly lifelike, every scale, every feather, including their expressions, were depicted with meticulous detail.

Lu Hao’s gaze continued inward, and he could see an extremely spacious auction center.

It covered an area of one square kilometer! But since the auction had not officially started, there were no items displayed, and the entire venue appeared empty.

Above the auction center were three tiers of auction seats arranged in a stepped fashion. More than half of the seats were already filled with people, and the place was bustling with noise.

A rough estimate suggested it could accommodate nearly ten thousand spectators! With the auction not even started, one could imagine the lively scene.

And above the three tiers of auction seats were a hundred white private rooms.

It was said that to be seated in these private rooms, bidders needed to possess at least ten million Low-Grade Spirit Stones in assets, prepared for distinguished bidders.

At the very top were ten golden private rooms. Under the illumination of the lights, they shimmered with dazzling brilliance, appearing exceptionally magnificent.

Those qualified to enter these golden private rooms were Cultivators with wealth exceeding one hundred million Spirit Stones.

Above all the private rooms was a ceiling that could be described as magnificent and splendid.

Huge paintings hung upside down, each one exquisitely beautiful, and embedded within them were Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

This Xuan Tian Auction truly was rich and powerful!

“It’s much grander than my own Qingfeng Courtyard...”

Lu Hao thought silently.

“Sir, are you here to participate in the auction?”

A woman dressed in an elegant white uniform robe, with a “Xuan Tian Auction House” emblem pinned to her chest, asked Lu Hao.

“Yes.”

“Sir, then please pay an entrance fee of one thousand Spirit Stones.”

“Ah? There’s an entrance fee for this?”

Lu Hao scratched his head. He really didn’t have Low-Grade Spirit Stones. Everything he had was obtained from the System’s lottery, and the lowest grade was Heaven Rank items.

“Where did this country bumpkin come from? Can’t even afford a mere thousand Spirit Stones for an entrance fee. Get out of the way, don’t block the path!”

Just as Lu Hao was scratching his head, a black-clad man nearby, with his arms crossed, spoke disdainfully to Lu Hao. He also had a group of bodyguards with him.