32: Soul Infant Fruit

"So dark..."

"Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, Xiao Yi (Alchemist Xiao) has noted this grudge, and will surely repay it a hundredfold in the future..."

Outside the gates of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, a black-robed man's eyes blazed with fire as he secretly swore in his heart.

He had just sold the spiritual pills he didn't need, and they were only worth eighty million high-grade spirit stones.

Then he bought a Heaven-grade private room for the auction at a high price, thirty million high-grade spirit stones.

He suddenly lost one hundred million, which was more painful than cutting his own flesh.

Boom~!

At this moment, a carriage pulled by three Flood Dragons approached from afar.

The carriage shone brilliantly, creating a grand spectacle as it majestically rolled across the sky.

"Damn it, these immortal second-generation rich kids really love to show off. Is being rich so great?" Xiao Yi (Alchemist Xiao)'s eyes flashed with envy.

These carriages contained a hidden world within, like a small palace, equipped with various formations. Their cost was extremely high, at least tens of billions of high-grade spirit stones.

And those three Flood Dragons were Level 5 demonic beasts, comparable to a human Refining Spirit Realm cultivator, not something that could be bought with money.

Therefore, each carriage was not only a symbol of wealth but also a symbol of power and honor.

Ordinary people couldn't afford such a display.

"Senior Brother, do you like this kind of carriage?"

Su Qingyue and Gu Qing stood by the window. Seeing the carriage outside, she asked softly.

Her eyes watched Gu Qing without blinking.

If Gu Qing showed any liking for it, she would buy him one.

She hadn't given a gift to her Senior Brother yet.

"No, I don't like it."

Gu Qing shook his head.

He genuinely didn't like it; it was too high-profile.

Compared to carriages, he preferred flying boats, which were many times faster than carriages and could even traverse the void.

However, flying boats were even more expensive than carriages.

"Then what does Senior Brother like?"

Su Qingyue smiled, her temperament elegant and ethereal, pure and beautiful, with pearly white teeth.

"Hmm~ I'll see."

Gu Qing pondered for a moment, realizing he didn't have any particular favorite item.

"Let's not talk about me. What do you like, Junior Sister? I'll get it for you later."

"Me?"

"I'll like anything Senior Brother gives me." Su Qingyue blinked, her expression shy as she averted her gaze.

"Is that so~"

Gu Qing leisurely appreciated the beauty before him.

No one would have expected that Su Qingyue, as aloof as a fairy from the Guanghan Palace, would also have a girlish side.

But this was not surprising; she was, after all, a young girl.

The reason she put on a cold demeanor was simply a slight social anxiety, not wanting to interact with unfamiliar men.

"The auction is about to begin~"

Su Qingyue's cheeks flushed, somewhat unaccustomed to Gu Qing's burning gaze.

Gu Qing chuckled, sat beside her, and together they waited for the auction to begin.

Soon, Chu Yao entered with elegant steps, graceful and charming.

A long purple gown that trailed on the floor perfectly accentuated her tall and slender figure, making her resemble an elegant and noble enchantress, every move captivating.

"So beautiful~"

"Fairy Chu Yao, it's been years, and you've become even more beautiful..."

"Fairy Chu Yao..."

Before Chu Yao could speak, her admirers were already vying to praise and invite her.

"Thank you all for your kind words, but I have a task to attend to..."

Chu Yao handled such a scene with ease.

Her charming face, dignified and elegant demeanor, utterly captivated the young men, who all eagerly expressed their desire to support her business.

"A Primordial Yin Body, and a natural seductive bone structure. What an exquisite temptress..."

Some older cultivators showed lewdness in their eyes, greedily looking at Chu Yao.

Although Chu Yao concealed it well, with their keen eyesight, they quickly deduced Chu Yao's physique from her appearance, demeanor, and aura.

She was an exquisite temptress, and also an exquisite cultivation vessel.

Cultivating with her could greatly increase cultivation and physique, and dual cultivation with her held infinite benefits.

"It's a pity she's the daughter of the President, otherwise..."

They weren't afraid of Saintesses from Holy Lands; they could simply leave for another continent. But the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion's commercial empire spanned the entire Barren Ancient Realm and was on good terms with many immortal forces.

Offending the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, if one couldn't leave the Barren Ancient Realm, was practically a death sentence.

"Fox spirit..."

The female cultivators, on the other hand, cursed Chu Yao under their breath.

To openly seduce people like that was truly shameless.

"Everyone, the auction officially begins."

"The first item up for bid is a precious medicine, the soul infant fruit..."

Chu Yao's charming and alluring voice echoed throughout the venue. With her slender jade hand, she gently unveiled a red cloth, revealing a fist-sized infant that appeared before everyone's eyes.

The soul infant fruit resembled a miniature infant, lifelike in its expression, emitting a misty, colorful glow.

"Ying ying ying..."

The soul infant fruit made soft 'ying ying' sounds, flying erratically within the formation's light curtain.

That's right, the soul infant fruit had life and sentience.

It could even cultivate and transform into human form.

The fact that this soul infant fruit could make 'ying ying' sounds indicated it was at least five thousand years old.

At ten thousand years, it could speak human words and possess complete intelligence.

At thirty thousand years, it could undergo tribulation to transform into human form, possessing a divine body and extraordinary talent.

"Hiss~"

"A seven-thousand-year-old soul infant fruit, I want it! I am the leader of the Blood Demon Sect, and I hope you all will give me some face."

He was knowledgeable and immediately recognized the age of the soul infant fruit, speaking with urgency.

"Heh, Old Ghost Xu, your face isn't that big."

Someone scoffed disdainfully.

Looking at the soul infant fruit, he showed a determined expression to obtain it.

The soul infant fruit was a supreme treasure for enhancing the Soul, and it could also improve one's aptitude slightly.

It could also allow a Xuan Dan Realm cultivator to break through to the Refining Spirit Realm with 100% no side effects, and had a chance to awaken a Natal Divine Ability.

If it was a five-thousand-year-old soul infant fruit, it would be of great use even to a Void Dao Realm cultivator, able to strengthen the Soul, repair Soul damage, assist in breaking through realms, and so on.

The soul infant fruit was simply a treasure that all cultivators dreamed of.

Therefore, those with strength were already eager, determined to buy it even if it meant losing all their possessions.

As for the Blood Demon Sect... it was a Holy Land-level force.

Everyone present was from a Holy Land, and they wouldn't give him face.

"This Sect Leader Xu, if you do not wish to bid on items, then please leave. We, the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, do not welcome you."

Chu Yao's expression darkened. She detested those who relied on their status to bid for treasures at low prices.

"My apologies."

"Seeing the soul infant fruit, I momentarily lost my composure. I promise it won't happen again."

Xu Tiefu repeatedly apologized, but his expression was as ugly as could be.

"If there's a next time, your Blood Demon Sect will never be allowed to enter my Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion to purchase any item again."

Chu Yao continued to warn him mercilessly.

"My apologies."

Xu Tiefu said he was sorry, but his eyes were sinister, revealing murderous intent.

"Hahaha, Old Ghost Xu, go back to your Blood Demon Continent! Qing Continent is not a place for you to act wildly."

"Exactly. When you come to Qing Continent, you'd better behave yourself and keep your tail between your legs."

Those who had grievances with the Blood Demon Sect seized the opportunity to add insult to injury.

"Alright, quiet down."

"A seven-thousand-year-old soul infant fruit. I won't go into its specific effects; I'm sure you all know more than I do."

"The starting bid is one billion high-grade spirit stones, and each increment must not be less than ten million."

Chu Yao tapped her gavel and announced.

"I bid one billion one hundred million high-grade spirit stones."

"One billion two hundred million high-grade spirit stones."

"Two billion..."

The soul infant fruit immediately ignited the entire venue, and in a short time, its price was raised to an astronomical sum.

"Teacher, what should we do? The price is too high; we can't afford it at all."

Xiao Yi (Alchemist Xiao) watched anxiously.

"Don't panic. For treasures of this caliber, spirit stones can hardly measure their true value."

"The Heaven-grade private room has the right to call a halt once. You call a halt first, and we'll exchange a pill formula with her."

A faint light flashed from Xiao Yi (Alchemist Xiao)'s ancient black ring.

An old voice echoed in Xiao Yi (Alchemist Xiao)'s mind.

"That's possible?"

Xiao Yi (Alchemist Xiao) asked in surprise.

Calling a halt to the auction, wouldn't that make everyone in the hall wait?

"Otherwise, did you think thirty million high-grade spirit stones were paid for nothing? Hurry and call a halt. The higher the price of the soul infant fruit is raised, the greater the price we'll have to pay."

"Alright!"

Xiao Yi (Alchemist Xiao) nodded, looking at the holographic projection in the formation, and said in an old voice: "Wait a moment."

"Fairy Chu Yao, this old man wishes to exchange a pill formula for the soul infant fruit."

Upon hearing this voice, Chu Yao's willow-like brows furrowed unconsciously.

Thinking of Xiao Yi (Alchemist Xiao)'s petty face, she felt an inexplicable sense of annoyance.

However, since she was running a business, it wasn't good to break the rules, so she asked.

"What pill formula do you intend to use?"

"A Fifth-grade pill formula."

"How many? And what kind of pill formula?" Chu Yao's willow-like brows furrowed together, impatience clearly written on her face.

In front of so many people, she had no interest in chitchatting with Xiao Yi (Alchemist Xiao).

"One, the Blood Dragon Pill."

"Sorry, I'm not exchanging."

"Alright, the auction continues."

Chu Yao was directly amused to anger.

Although pill formulas were precious, a Fifth-grade Blood Dragon Pill formula was worth, at most, one billion high-grade spirit stones.

To try to exchange the soul infant fruit for just one billion high-grade spirit stones was truly insane.

Furthermore, her Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion already possessed the Blood Dragon Pill formula; it wasn't a rare formula either.

Chu Yao now somewhat regretted why she had ever thought of befriending such a fool.

"Wait, I haven't finished speaking."

Xiao Yi (Alchemist Xiao)'s face changed drastically, and he said angrily.

"Alchemist Xiao, so many of us are waiting here to bid, and we don't have time to haggle with you."

"Also, your one-time 'halt' privilege has been used. You are not to cause any more disturbance, otherwise, I will have no choice but to ask you to leave."

Chu Yao said coldly.

Hearing this, Xiao Yi (Alchemist Xiao) was so angry he almost spat blood.

Don't transactions usually involve some haggling, with both sides testing each other's bottom price?

How else could he make the transaction at the lowest price?

"Alas, little Yi, you really need to change your personality. Be more broad-minded, don't always think about taking advantage like a street vendor."

The old man in the ring said, feeling disappointed.

In such a setting, still thinking about taking advantage and finding a loophole, he was truly overthinking it.

It was also his fault for not reminding Xiao Yi (Alchemist Xiao) earlier, causing them to miss this opportunity in vain.

"Teacher, I..."

"Alright, be more careful next time."

"Okay."

Xiao Yi (Alchemist Xiao) clenched his fists, filled with regret.

At the same time, he was also extremely resentful towards Chu Yao, that little vixen.

If it weren't for Chu Yao's targeting, he wouldn't have missed the soul infant fruit.

He secretly swore in his heart that he would definitely get his revenge later, recovering today's losses a hundredfold.