Purple Moon Auction (Part 1)
One year later, in Purple Moon Town.
Purple Moon Town now has the basic outline of a city. Perhaps it can be renamed after the city is fully completed.
The town wall, which was originally only a dozen feet high, was increased several times to a height of sixty feet, stretching for more than ten miles, and could accommodate a million people to live here.
In the town, abundant Spiritual Qi gathers in the central area, forming Third-Tier Lower-Grade Spirit Vein. The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi it absorbs daily is enough to supply a thousand Cultivators simultaneously.
At this moment, amidst the commotion, cultivators gathered into a human stream, surging towards the Purple Moon Auction House from all directions of the central area.
At the entrance, ten smiling servants dressed in white stood in two rows, welcoming the Cultivators participating in the auction and collecting entrance Spirit Stones.
To participate in the auction, one must first pay Spirit Stones, which is a common rule in the Cultivation World, so no one causes trouble because of it.
The auction house is divided into three levels: upper, middle, and lower.
The eighteen private rooms on the top floor are for Golden Core Cultivators.
The ninety-nine private rooms on the middle floor are for Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
The lowest level is the main hall, where anyone of any level can sit.
In the Cultivation World, there are many senior experts who enjoy excitement. When attending Auctions, they like to sit at the bottom. Over time, the major powers have become too lazy to impose any restrictions.
Two hours later, the auction house was packed.
Thousands of cultivators gathered here, their auras converging and colliding beneath the dome. If one were to take a look using Spirit Eye Technique, one would witness a truly magnificent scene.
The auction hall was bustling with noise and discussion.
"Tell me, where does the Yang Household get their confidence? They've only been a Golden Core Household for ten years, yet they dare to hold Auction of Golden Core caliber."
"Who knows? But the speed at which the Spirit Vein of Purple Moon Town advanced to the Third Tier truly shocked me. And as far as I know, the Spirit Vein of the Yang Household's Purple Moon Mountain has also advanced to the Third Tier. With such terrifying wealth, holding Auction of the Golden Core level is probably nothing special to them, right?"
"I wonder what good stuff the Yang Household will bring out. According to the information they released before, there will be God-Slaying Crossbows at this Auction, and more than one!"
"The God-Slaying Crossbow? That's the terrifying Forbidden Artifact that the Foundation Establishment senior from the Seven Absolutes Sect used to instantly kill a Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment Evil Cultivator?"
"It's that kind of Forbidden Artifact. The God-Slaying Crossbow is a unique Forbidden Artifact of the Yang Household. Not only is its power comparable to the full-force attack of False Core Cultivator, but it's also incredibly fast and can even Soul Seizure. It's practically a deadly assassination weapon!"
"I've heard that many Foundation Establishment cultivators have come to the Purple Moon Auction just to buy a God-Slaying Crossbow, which shows the immense power of this Forbidden Artifact!"
Amidst the clamor and noise, the Auction walked onto the stage; it was Yang Tianjiu.
Since this was the first time the Lineage had held Auction of the Golden Core level, Yang Tianjiu, the head of the Commerce Hall, personally took charge of the event.
With a kind smile on his face, Yang Tianjiu, who resembled an ordinary merchant, glanced at the grand scene of the Auction and said, "Fellow Daoist Friends and Seniors, first of all, thank you for traveling thousands of miles to support the Yang Household. As this is the first auction, this Auction sell 1,500 Spirit Items. Ten are Third Tier Spirit Items, five hundred are Tier 2 Spirit Items, and the rest are First-Tier Spirit Items!"
"Without further ado, the Auction now begin!"
A gentle and mellow voice, accompanied by the immense Spiritual Power of Yang Tianjiu, who had already cultivated to the Seventh Layer of Foundation Establishment, spread throughout the auction house, suppressing some of the noise.
Amidst the expectant gazes of numerous cultivators, Yang Tianjiu waved his sleeves, and a servant approached carrying a tray covered with a red cloth.
The cover was lifted, and a pale white Spirit Pearl appeared before everyone's eyes.
The Spirit Pearl was the size of a fist, with clouds and mist swirling inside, shimmering with blue and white halos. Natural Spirit Mark swirled within it, and pure, gentle Spiritual Qi rose and fell within it, making it quite extraordinary.
"The first item up for auction Heavenly Azure Pearl, Third-Tier Middle-Grade Spirit Items. Born amidst the vast Yun Hai, it absorbs the essence of dawn, mist, and wind and rain, making it an excellent Spirit Material for crafting flying magic Law Treasure!"
"The Heavenly Azure Pearl, starting price 50,000 Spirit Stones, minimum increment 500 Spirit Stones. Bidding begins now!"
The first item is Third-Tier Middle-Grade Spirit Items. Although it's very likely a good start, the fact that they can produce such a treasure demonstrates the Yang Household's capabilities.
The atmosphere at the scene was instantly ignited, with burning and greedy gazes focused on the Heavenly Azure Pearl, yet no one dared to make a move.
Because there was a faint, oppressive aura of Golden Core cultivator enveloping this place.
Furthermore, Third Tier Formation is poised to be unleashed; even Golden Core Cultivator would be utterly defeated here!
I'll offer 55,000 Spirit Stones!
A voice came from the private room on the second floor; it was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator speaking.
The fact that this Foundation Establishment Cultivator could readily produce so many Spirit Stones suggests that he was at least a disciple of a major sect at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.
"I'll offer 60,000 Spirit Stones!"
The same sound came from another private room on the second floor.
Inside the private room, a beautiful woman with graceful features and captivating charm leaned back lazily in her seat, gazing with great interest at the Heavenly Azure Pearl below.
"Although I can't afford it, I can still help raise the price!" the beautiful woman murmured to herself, her gaze fixed on Yang Tianjiu standing on the stage, filled with a dreamy look.
Clearly, Yang Tianyou's Thirteenth Brother is quite charming; even this peach-like beauty has fallen for him.
"I'll offer 63,000 Spirit Stones!"
I'll offer 65,000 Spirit Stones!
Listening to everyone's bids, Yang Tianjiu smiled, but his eyes remained calm.
The price of the Heavenly Azure Pearl easily exceeds 100,000 Spirit Stones. This kind of Spirit Items, which is naturally rich in Spirit Mark and Spiritual Qi, is priced similarly to Law Treasures of the same grade.
Yang Tianjiu went through great lengths, pleading and pulling strings, to finally acquire this piece from the Gold and Silver Alliance for 138,000 Spirit Stones, as a successful start to the Auction.
"I'll offer 83,000 Spirit Stones!"
"I'll offer 85,000 Spirit Stones!"
"I'll offer 86,000 Spirit Stones!"
"I will offer 120,000 Spirit Stones!"
Finally, the first Golden Core Cultivator spoke.
Inside the private room, a rogue cultivator at the Golden Core stage, a True Immortal, stroked his beard with a smile.
"I searched for a long time but couldn't find a suitable Spirit Items to refine my Smoke Cloud Veil. Unexpectedly, I found something at the first Golden Core Auction held by the Yang Household!"
"Congratulations, Master! The Law Treasure is almost complete, and your strength will greatly increase!" His disciple, seeing his master's joy, quickly offered his congratulations with a smile.
"Don't be too happy yet. Although there aren't many Golden Core Cultivators participating in this Auction, only five, there are still competitors. If the price exceeds 160,000, we'll have to give up on the Heavenly Azure Pearl. After all, my Spirit Stones don't grow on trees."
Unexpectedly, no sooner had he finished speaking than a Golden Core cultivator chimed in, as if in response, "I offer 140,000 Spirit Stones!"
True Person Xuanling was taken aback, then gave a wry smile and raised the Daoist Friends, "160,000 Spirit Stones. If you can offer more than that, then take this item!"
"Haha, then I shall accept your offer! 165,000 Spirit Stones!" A loud voice echoed throughout the auction hall.
Yang Tianjiu's lips curled slightly as he gently brought down the gavel. "One hundred and sixty-five thousand Spirit Stones once, one hundred and sixty-five thousand Spirit Stones twice, one hundred and sixty-five thousand Spirit Stones three times, sold! This Heavenly Azure Pearl belongs to this senior!"