System Shop Unlocked

Chapter 14: System Shop Unlocked

Under Elder Lü Man's orders, several Heavenly Serpent Mansion experts placed their Space Rings on the table and began searching through them. In the end, they only managed to gather one million Gold Coins, still two million short of the other party's bid. Surpassing him was as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

Qing Elder was unwilling to accept this, but the Green Lotus Core Flame was about to slip through their fingers. Yet their pockets were empty, and they had no more valuable items to offer.

After much deliberation, Lü Man knew there was no chance left. Even if she arranged for someone to deliver money now, it would be too late.

With a sigh, she chose to give up.

"Brat, the Green Lotus Core Flame is yours."

Gu He was overjoyed and hurriedly rose to his feet. Though he knew the other side had run out of funds, he was still ecstatic. The Heavenly Flame he had dreamed of for so long had finally become his!

"Twenty-four million Gold Coins, going once!"

"Twenty-four million Gold Coins, going twice!"

"Twenty-four million Gold Coins, going three times—sold!"

"Let us congratulate Pill King Gu He of Box Number Two for purchasing the nineteenth-ranked Heavenly Flame on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, the Green Lotus Core Flame, for twenty-four million Gold Coins."

The golden hammer struck down heavily, and the lights on the first floor immediately came on, signaling the end of today's Auction.

Gu He was grinning from ear to ear. If not for his special status, he might have been jumping for joy right now.

"Many thanks to the esteemed guests of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. I, Gu He, owe you a favor. Should you ever have the chance, come to the Jia Ma Empire and seek me out for pill refinement. I'll charge you half price."

"Hmph." Lü Man curled her lips and stood up. "Since the final auction item has already been sold, there is no need to remain here any longer. Senior, when will the next Auction be held?"

Linglong replied softly, "Ascending Heaven Pavilion holds an Auction once a year. Please remember the time, everyone."

The Heavenly Serpent Mansion experts clasped their hands in salute. After paying the auction fees and placing the items they had won into their Space Rings, they turned and quickly left Ascending Heaven Pavilion.

However, Gu He, who had purchased the precious auction item, was escorted away by Chief Steward Niu Meng. The Green Lotus Core Flame was far too valuable, and Ascending Heaven Pavilion upheld reputation above all else. They had to ensure that the auction item was safely delivered to its buyer.

Gu He was flattered beyond measure. Having a Dou Zong Strong escort him was simply incredible! After everyone had left, only Yun Yun, the Sect Leader of the Misty Cloud Sect, remained outside. This caught Linglong's attention.

"Yun Sect Master, is there something you need?"

"No." Yun Yun shook her head and said politely, "Could I meet your Pavilion Master? I would like to thank him in person."

Linglong shook her head and declined tactfully. "I'm sorry, Yun Sect Master. Pavilion Master has given orders that without his permission, we cannot bring anyone before him. However, Pavilion Master should have seen you."

Hearing this, Yun Yun gave an embarrassed smile. "I was too presumptuous. Until we meet again."

"Until we meet again."

As a breeze swept past, Yun Yun swiftly vanished from where she stood.

Only after there was no one left within thirty li of Ascending Heaven Pavilion did Linglong return and hand over all the money earned today to Pavilion Master.

Li Xiao looked at the card in his hand, his face blooming with a happy smile. The feeling of making money really got his blood pumping. He opened the system, topped up all the money into it, and converted it into exclusive points.

This Auction had brought in a total of forty-six million Gold Coins, which could be exchanged for 4,600 system points...

Li Xiao's face darkened.

Damn, that's way too ruthless.

Does one point really equal ten thousand Gold Coins?

Congratulations, Host, for completing Ascending Heaven Pavilion's first Auction. Your cultivation has increased by three stars.

Congratulations, Host. Your total auction amount has exceeded five million. You have been rewarded with one Character Draw Card.
Cultivation: One-Star Dou Zun

Congratulations, Host. Your total auction amount has exceeded twenty million. The System Shop has been unlocked.

Upon hearing the system prompt, Li Xiao refused to accept it. He had to get to the bottom of this. Why could ten thousand Gold Coins only be exchanged for one System Coin? Could there be a system bug?

The system has detected the Host's doubts and is providing a special response. The system recycles Gold Coins according to their value. At the same time, the prices of auction items in the System Shop will also decrease.

Hearing that, Li Xiao half-believingly found the System Shop. Sure enough, it contained a large selection of cultivation methods, Dou Skills, medicinal pills, pill formulas, and other items from the Dou Qi Continent.

Just as expected, the prices of items in the System Shop had decreased accordingly. A Three-Patterned Qingling Pill only cost 10 System Coins.

Even the Green Lotus Core Flame that had sold for an astronomical price at the Auction only cost 80 System Coins. Thinking of that Heavenly Flame, Li Xiao's resentment eased somewhat. At least it has a bit of conscience.

He casually emptied all the items in his backpack, then used the card that increased his strength. In an instant, Li Xiao felt a surge of heat moving back and forth through his body, sweeping through his limbs and bones.

His strength also rose directly from a Three-Star Dou Zhe to a Six-Star Dou Zhe.

At the same time, the system displayed a character panel.

Name: Li Xiao

Race: Human

Cultivation: Six-Star Dou Zhe

Dou Skills: None

Bloodline: Dou Di Bloodline

Subordinates: Linglong, Niu Meng

Total Assets: 4,600 System Coins

Main Quest Unlocked: Earn one billion Gold Coins within three years. Completion reward: Sacred Gift Bag!

Current Progress: 0.46/10

Looking at the panel displayed by the system, Li Xiao subconsciously rubbed his chin. If I keep auctioning off the Green Lotus Core Flame, won't I be able to complete the quest in a year?

Host may not exploit loopholes. As the Green Lotus Core Flame was auctioned today, purchasing it has entered a one-year cooldown.

"Damn it, you heard my thoughts again!" Li Xiao cursed, but he still needed the system's help. Otherwise, it would take him several years to reach the pinnacle of this world.

After briefly looking things over, Li Xiao took out the Character Card rewarded by the system. He wondered what kind of Dou Zun Strong it would give him.

With a Dou Zun, Ascending Heaven Pavilion could be considered an officially first-rate force. They would finally be able to stand tall.

As light and shadows flickered, the card vanished.

In its place appeared a blinding white radiance.

When the white light faded, an exquisitely beautiful woman stepped forward. Her skin was fair as snow, her breath fragrant, and her features peerless. Three Thousand Dark Hairs swayed in the wind, adding an extra touch of seductiveness to her already stunning appearance.

Her feet made no sound when they touched the ground. Instead, a layer of frost spread across the floor, and the temperature in the room dropped considerably.

The woman's beauty was no less than Linglong's, but both of them radiated a chilling aura.

The woman knelt on one knee before Li Xiao, her voice incomparably respectful.

"Your subordinate, Bing Shuang, pays respects to Pavilion Master."

"Mm." Li Xiao stood with his hands behind his back, displaying the bearing of an emperor. He nodded and said, "Rise."

"Thank you, Pavilion Master."