The Xiang Household
"Now we will proceed to the second item."
As soon as he finished speaking, the burly man surnamed Xiong lifted the cloth covering the spear, revealing a Long Spear was entirely crimson and wreathed in terrifying fire patterns.
"Third-Tier Lower-Grade Fire Attribute Law Treasure, the Molten Fire Spear. This spear's Law Treasure capabilities are among the best of its kind, making it a rare and exquisite Law Treasure."
"The starting price is 10,000 Spirit Stones, and each bid must be at least 500 Spirit Stones higher. The auction is now open."
"Forty thousand Spirit Stones!"
A slightly aged voice came from the private room on the third floor; it belonged to Golden Core Cultivator.
By directly increasing the bid by 30,000 Spirit Stones, this Golden Core Cultivator was demonstrating his determination to win and his desire to force out his competitors as much as possible.
"Fifty thousand Spirit Stones!"
Another Golden Core Cultivator spoke up, unfazed by the previous one, and calmly raised the price by 10,000 Spirit Stones.
Fifty-five thousand Spirit Stones!
Fifty-nine thousand Spirit Stones!
Sixty thousand Spirit Stones!
"Seventy thousand Spirit Stones!"
Seventy thousand five hundred Spirit Stones!
Seventy-five thousand Spirit Stones!
This was the first time Golden Core Cultivator had spoken, and it was clear that he was very fond of this Long Spear Law Treasure.
"Seventy-five thousand Spirit Stones once, seventy-five thousand Spirit Stones twice, seventy-five thousand Spirit Stones three times. Sold! This Molten Fire Spear belongs to you, senior."
The burly man surnamed Xiong waved his hand, and a waiter carried the Molten Fire Spear to the third floor with both hands.
"Hahaha, what a great gun, what a powerful Law Treasure!"
Soon after, joyful sounds came from the private room on the third floor. The Golden Core Cultivator was very satisfied with the Molten Fire Spear.
"I'm glad you're satisfied, senior!"
The burly man surnamed Xiong laughed heartily and then began the auction for the third item.
"Now proceeding to the third item!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a large, Palm Fan- like hand lifted the cover, revealing a fist-sized, crystal-clear Spirit Pearl shrouded in mist on the table.
"A low-grade, Third-Tier Lower-Grade Spirit Items, the Smoke Cloud Pearl, contains a large amount of cloud and mist energy, making it an excellent material for refining flying Law Treasure or domain-type Law Treasure. Moreover, this pearl has naturally Spirit Mark, and with just a little refining, it can yield a superior Law Treasure, making it extremely rare."
"The Smoke Cloud Pearl has a starting price of 10,000 Spirit Stones, with each bid increasing by at least 500 Spirit Stones. The auction is now open."
"I'll offer 30,000 Spirit Stones!"
Thirty-five thousand Spirit Stones!
Forty-eight thousand Spirit Stones!
Fifty-five thousand Spirit Stones!
"Fifty-five thousand Spirit Stones... Sold! The Smoke Cloud Pearl belongs to this senior."
After the three opening items were auctioned off, the remaining items would mainly consist of Tier 2 Spirit Items.
Tier 2 Spirit Pill, Talisman, Formations, and materials were all available, showcasing the immense wealth of the Huai River Xiong Household and the excellent reputation of the auction house.
If someone has a bad reputation, who would bring their treasures to auction here?
"Item 84: Second-Tier Middle-Grade Dark Moon Netherwolf Inner Core. It can be used for Alchemy, medicine making, and crafting Law Artifacts. Starting price: 1000 Spirit Stones. Minimum bid increment: 100 Spirit Stones!"
"The auction is now open!"
Upon seeing this item, Yang Tianyou immediately perked up. Fengling had awakened her dark attribute after absorbing the Inner Core of a Dark Moon Netherwolf.
Therefore, Yang Tianyou is determined to obtain this Inner Core.
"Two thousand Spirit Stones!" He immediately increased the bid by one thousand Spirit Stones.
"Two thousand two hundred Spirit Stones!" a cultivator bid.
"Three thousand Spirit Stones!" Yang Tianyou raised the bid again by eight hundred Spirit Stones.
As the rank increases, the price of Demon Beast Inner Cores rises dramatically.
Because of the large number of low-level Demon Beasts, the price of First-Tier Demon Beast Inner Cores is not high.
Yang Tianyou only spent a few hundred Spirit Stones to acquire that First-Tier Superior-Grade Dark Moon Netherwolf Inner Core.
However, there are not so many Tier 2 Demon Beasts. Advancement for Demon Race is not easy, and every major breakthrough eliminates a large number of Demon Race.
This is why the Inner Core of Second-Rank Low-Grade Demon Beast is more than ten times more precious than the inner core of First-Tier Superior-Grade Demon Beast, let alone Second-Tier Middle-Grade Inner Core.
Buying this Inner Core for three thousand Spirit Stones is not a bad deal.
"Three thousand one hundred Spirit Stones!" A Foundation Establishment Cultivator raised the bid by one hundred, but from his tone, it was clear that this cultivator was not determined to win.
"Three thousand three hundred Spirit Stones!" Yang Tianyou raised the bid by two hundred more.
After that, no one raised the price again.
"Three thousand three hundred Spirit Stones... Sold! The Dark Moon Netherwolf's Inner Core belongs to this Daoist Friends!"
Not long after, there was a knock on the door; it was the waiter.
After taking the Inner Core of the Dark Moon Netherwolf, Yang Tianyou tossed out a Storage Bag. The attendant took out the Spirit Stones inside and returned the Storage Bag.
The auction continued, and Yang Tianyou made several bids, acquiring a Tier 2 Fire Attribute ape Inner Core, a piece of Second-Tier Middle-Grade Starfall Iron, four Blank Talisman Papers, and a jar of Tier 2 Spirit Wine.
These items cost him a total of twelve thousand Spirit Stones.
Besides him, Fifteenth Brother Yang Tianwang also bought several Spirit Items, but most of them were First-Tier Spirit Items, and the only Tier 2 one was a Fire Attribute Spirit Fruit. This was what Yang Tianwang planned to use to show his respect to his grandfather Yang Dangmo.
The triennial Auction in Huai River City was quite grand, with nearly a thousand items up for auction, and it lasted for three full days before coming to an end.
During this time, Yang Tianyou and his brother broadened their horizons, seeing many Spirit Items they had only seen in catalogs at the Auction.
As he grew older, Yang Tianyou increasingly felt the vastness and grandeur of the Cultivation World. Compared to this boundless world, any individual being was insignificant.
Half an hour later, another item was brought to the table for auction.
The burly man surnamed Xiong presided over the Auction for three days without showing any signs of fatigue. He remained energetic, and his deep voice could be clearly heard throughout the auction house, which spanned hundreds of feet.
"Item number 985, Tier 2 Supreme-Grade Spirit Items, the Blood Jade Lotus. It can Limb Regrowth, purify bloodlines, repair old wounds, and forge magical Law Artifacts; it is an extremely rare treasure."
"Blood Jade Lotus, starting price 8,000 Spirit Stones, minimum increment 300 Spirit Stones. Auction begins now!"
"It's finally here!!"
The Yang Tianyou brothers exchanged a glance, took a deep breath, and prepared to bid.
Unexpectedly, a voice beat them to it, "Twenty thousand Spirit Stones!"
In another private room, a young man dressed in a pale yellow robe looked excitedly at the Blood Jade Lotus on the stage. His slightly cold pupils gave him a chilling aura.
"Congratulations, Brother Xiang! With this Blood Jade Lotus, your Mount Tai Python bloodline will definitely be upgraded to a higher level. Don't forget the information I provided when that happens!"
Behind the young man, a thin young man, who looked like a skinny monkey, smiled obsequiously.
"Don't worry, I'll remember Brother Lin's contribution. Once my status in the Lineage rises, I'll definitely give you a hand," Xiang Yun said, waving his hand without turning around.
"Thank you, Brother Xiang!" the gaunt man hurriedly expressed his gratitude. Then, his eyes darted around, and he tentatively suggested, "Brother Xiang, why not mention the Xiang Household's name? That way, no one will dare to compete with you for the Blood Jade Lotus!"
Unexpectedly, as soon as he said this, Xiang Yun suddenly turned around and gave him a cold look.
That one glance sent a chill down Lin Jun's spine, as if a cold, long snake was crawling all over him, and cold sweat uncontrollably streamed down his cheeks.
"Hmph, just this once!" Xiang Yun snorted coldly, then turned around and raised the price again.
Then, seemingly realizing his attitude was inappropriate, he explained, "The Xiong Household and my Xiang Household have been allied through marriage for generations. Doing this is a slap in their face and will not be conducive to my future development within the Lineage, do you understand?"
"Got it, got it!"
Lin Jun nodded hurriedly, his right hand trembling as he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
Seeing his expression softened considerably, and Xiang Yun added, "Don't worry, I will remember Brother Lin's contributions. How about this, after returning to the clan this time, I will suggest to my father that your Lin Household be in charge of the affairs of Sishui Town."
Upon hearing this, Lin Jun was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed to express his gratitude. The slight dissatisfaction that had just risen in his heart vanished instantly, leaving only deep gratitude.
He didn't see the flash of disdain in Xiang Yun's eyes after she turned her head away.