The Auction Begins!

"Young Master, you're here!"

When Flowing Cloud arrived at the auction venue, Ya Fei, who had been preparing for the auction, hurried out to greet him.

"Sister Ya Fei, don't worry about me. Just prepare a private room for me. Go ahead and do your work."

Flowing Cloud spoke bluntly.

"Then please follow me, Young Master."

Upon hearing this, Ya Fei led Flowing Cloud into the auction house.

Soon afterward, under Ya Fei's guidance, Flowing Cloud arrived at a luxurious private room.

From this room, he could see everything happening throughout the auction hall.

At that moment, people were constantly coming and going through the auction house entrance.

"Clan Chief Xiao, you're here!"

"Clan Chief Jia Lie, it's been a long time!"

"Clan Chief Ao Ba, I didn't expect you to come as well..."

"We heard that the young master of the Mite'er Family had come to Wutan City. Naturally, we had to come and pay our respects."

The Mite'er Family had not concealed the news of Flowing Cloud's arrival in Wutan City.

Faced with a scion of a great Imperial Capital family like Flowing Cloud, the powers of a small place like Wutan City naturally did not dare show the slightest neglect.

After the chiefs of the major families exchanged a round of pleasantries, they slowly entered the luxurious auction hall under the guidance of the maidservants.

A short while later, the entire Mittel Auction House was already buzzing with voices.

This auction was also officially about to begin.

Under the lights at the center of the auction hall, a beautiful woman dressed in a red gown slowly stepped onto the stage. It was Ya Fei!

As soon as Ya Fei took the stage, the entire auction hall gradually fell silent.

Everyone knew that the auction was about to begin.

"Welcome, everyone, to this auction. Ya Fei extends a warm welcome to you all."

Ya Fei greeted the crowd in a sweet, seductive voice that made their bones seem to go weak.

After saying a few simple words, Ya Fei got straight to the point.

"This auction now begins. We will start with the first item."

As soon as Ya Fei finished speaking, a maidservant slowly stepped onto the stage carrying a wooden box.

Everyone watched the wooden box in the maidservant's hands with expectant gazes.

After the maidservant delivered the box, Ya Fei gave a charming smile and looked at the crowd.

"This auction item is a first-grade pill, the Foundation Building Pill."

"The Foundation Building Pill!"

"That's a treasure for healing injuries!"

"I heard that after taking it when injured, it can stop bleeding instantly!"

After Ya Fei announced the item inside the wooden box, some of the people present began to stir.

In particular, several mercenaries stared at the wooden box in Ya Fei's hand with blazing eyes.

For them, living by the blade meant that getting injured was simply commonplace.

If used at the right moment, this Foundation Building Pill might save a life.

At this moment, only the chiefs of the major families seated in the front row remained expressionless.

Though the Foundation Building Pill was decent, it was only ordinary to them.

Given their status, they would not make a fuss over a single Foundation Building Pill.

In the end, the Foundation Building Pill was won by the commander of a mercenary group for three thousand Gold Coins.

Just as the Foundation Building Pill was auctioned off, the system notification sounded in Flowing Cloud's mind.

"Ding! The first-grade pill Foundation Building Pill has been successfully auctioned. Congratulations, Host, for triggering the Ten Thousand Times Return and obtaining the fifth-grade pill, the Profound Origin Pill."

"The Profound Origin Pill has been placed in the System Space. Please check it, Host!"

Hearing the system's voice, Flowing Cloud was immediately shaken.

Ten Thousand Times Return!

A fifth-grade pill, the Profound Origin Pill!

After coming to his senses, unconcealed delight appeared in Flowing Cloud's eyes.

A fifth-grade pill!

Even in the entire Jia Ma Empire, it counted as a top-tier pill.

As for sixth-grade pills, only Pill King Gu He could refine them.

Yet he had obtained such a precious pill merely by auctioning off a first-grade Foundation Building Pill.

The system was truly incredible!

Flowing Cloud marveled inwardly at the system's wonder.

Then, Flowing Cloud directly immersed his consciousness into the System Space.

There, a pill emitting a faint azure glow floated within the System Space, releasing a rich medicinal fragrance in every direction.

Looking at the Profound Origin Pill, Flowing Cloud could clearly sense the terrifying energy contained within it.

A greedy sensation rose from within Flowing Cloud's body.

Flowing Cloud could feel his body's desire for this Profound Origin Pill.

He knew that this was the Heaven Devouring Demonic Body at work!

Flowing Cloud also wanted to know how much his cultivation would improve if he devoured this Profound Origin Pill.

However, Flowing Cloud looked around and knew that now was not the time to devour the Profound Origin Pill.

If his cultivation broke through later and his aura leaked out, it would likely draw the attention of others.

While Flowing Cloud was immersed in the joy of obtaining the Profound Origin Pill, the second item began auctioning.

This auction item was a longsword.

A first-tier Magical Beast Core was embedded in the sword, making it a first-grade Demonic Core Weapon.

On the Dou Qi Continent, although Magical Beast Cores could not be directly absorbed,

they could be embedded into weapons. Weapons enhanced with Magical Beast Cores not only possessed greater destructive power, but also had the enticing effect of amplifying Dou Qi. They were highly sought after by Dou Zhe across the Dou Qi Continent.

"Two thousand Gold Coins!"

"Two thousand five hundred Gold Coins!"

"Three thousand Gold Coins!"

"Four thousand Gold Coins!"

This time, even some of Wutan City's aristocratic powers made their moves.

A Demonic Core Weapon greatly enhanced a Dou Zhe's strength.

Naturally, these aristocratic families needed such weapons that could improve their strength.

"Clan Chief Ao Ba has bid four thousand five hundred Gold Coins. Is there anyone willing to bid higher? If not, then this Cold Gleam Sword will belong to Clan Chief Ao Ba."

At the center of the auction hall, Ya Fei announced the bid with an enchanting expression.

In the end, this Demonic Core longsword was won by the chief of the Ao Ba family for four thousand five hundred Gold Coins.

"Ding! The first-grade Demonic Core Weapon Ice Gleam Sword has been successfully auctioned. Congratulations, Host, for triggering the Thousand Times Return and obtaining the third-grade Demonic Core Weapon Ice Soul Sword."

"The Ice Soul Sword has been placed in the System Space. Please check it, Host."

Just as Flowing Cloud was about to look toward the auction hall, the system notification sounded in his mind once more.

Thousand Times Return!

A third-grade Demonic Core Weapon, the Ice Soul Sword!

After a brief daze, Flowing Cloud's consciousness once again entered the System Space.

There, a treasured sword flickering with cold light floated within the System Space.

"What a fine sword!"

Looking at the Ice Soul Sword in the System Space, admiration filled Flowing Cloud's eyes.

Trading a first-grade Ice Gleam Sword for a third-grade Ice Soul Sword.

This deal was truly worthwhile!

The Ice Soul Sword had the Magical Beast Core of an ice-attributed magical beast embedded within it.

With a single swing, it could unleash ice-attributed sword qi of extraordinary power.

In battle, it could also produce unexpected freezing effects.

After admiring it for a while, Flowing Cloud reluctantly withdrew from the System Space.

At this moment, Ya Fei had already begun auctioning the third item.

Flowing Cloud hurriedly turned his gaze toward the hall, eagerly anticipating what kind of treasure he would obtain this time.

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