Profound Gold Sand
The man who had been shouting curses jumped to his feet, completely stunned. Spending 150,000 high-grade Spirit Stones on a pair of Vajra Bracelet would surely get him a severe scolding from his sect. Looking back, he realized he'd only done it because everyone else was silent, and he couldn't stand the man's arrogance. He wanted to make the man pay more—after all, the man was rich, right? Who knew he'd only bid twice and then stop? Wasn't this just ripping someone off?
The crowd looked at him with pity, and he, in turn, looked around expectantly, hoping someone would offer a higher price, even adding a thousand high-grade Spirit Stones would be enough. Unfortunately, no one showed him any real sympathy. Finally, his gaze, almost pleading, landed on Yue Qianchou. The latter turned his head, glanced at him, sneered, and turned away.
Bi Zicong and the others clicked their tongues in disbelief. This was far too unethical; if people knew who he was, they'd fight him to the death. They glanced at Yue Qianchou, then looked at the standing man with deep sympathy.
"No one's bidding anymore?" Wu Tai glanced at Yue Qianchou with a hint of regret. However, it was not easy for a pair of Vajra Shields to fetch such a price. So he happily said, "A pair of top-grade mid-level defensive Law Treasure, Vajra Bracelet, are yours for 150,000 high-grade Spirit Stones."
"Clap clap!" Yue Qianchou subconsciously clapped because of the thoughts from his past life. Infected by the atmosphere, everyone joined in, clapping as well. Although they didn't know what it meant, they felt they couldn't express their feelings without clapping—finally, someone had been tricked! Clapping was indeed a good way to express themselves.
"Clap clap..." The applause was enthusiastic, whether congratulating the guy on his successful bid or mocking him, it was hard to tell. Unfortunately, no one could see the fascinating expression on his face. With so many people gathered, there were bound to be a few jeering individuals, and the applause truly overwhelmed the entire room.
However, the one clapping most sincerely at this moment was Wu Tai on the stage. At this moment, the happiest person was probably only the seller and him – the Wu family had made another fortune!
Wu Lixue's eyes widened as she watched Yue Qianchou clapping with curiosity. Looking around, she couldn't understand how such a small gesture could have such a huge impact. Could all these people in black suits possibly know him? Why were they all making such a fuss? This silly girl didn't understand that some things don't need words; people care about the feeling. If it felt good, everyone would naturally join in the applause. Besides, clapping wouldn't cost them anything; they weren't the ones paying.
Yue Qianchou had wanted to whistle, but the black cloth covered his mouth, making it inconvenient. However, he hadn't expected that a casual clapping would elicit such a huge reaction, demonstrating just how dull and monotonous life was for people in this era!
A member of the Wu family walked up to the man and respectfully invited him to go backstage to settle his bill. The man suddenly shouted, "I'm not going! That man must be a shill for your Wu family's auction!"
Everyone speaking here was using a fake voice, naturally to prevent others from being tempted by the money. But this guy, in a fit of anger, reverted to his true colors, and many people immediately guessed his origins.
The Wu family member was taken aback and turned to look at Wu Tai, who was hosting the auction on stage. Wu Tai's face immediately darkened, and he said, "Sir, please watch your words. Anyone can do auctions, but my Wu family auction house stands out in the Cultivation World because of its reputation. I, Wu Tai, swear to heaven that if this number one buyer is a shill for my Wu family, I, Wu Tai, will die a horrible death. Now that we've said all that, I would like to ask this gentleman to come backstage to settle his account. If he is truly short of money, my Wu family cannot force him, but according to the rules, you must remove your coat so that everyone can see your true face. After that, my Wu family will naturally arrange for the auction of these Vajra Bracelet to continue."
Wu Tai's tone turned cold towards the end. As soon as he finished speaking, several people emerged from behind the stage, leaped to the man's side, and were ready to forcibly strip him of his coat.
Actually, many people had suspected that the first buyer was a shill for the Wu family, but now that Wu Tai had sworn a solemn oath, all their doubts vanished. They all looked at that person and sneered inwardly. Was this an auction house for impulsive actions? If he dared not pay, his true colors would be revealed, and the entire sect would be disgraced. If he had the money, he might as well settle the bill quickly.
Several people immediately stood up beside the man, ready to be on guard against the Wu family. It was clear they were from the same sect as him; very few people would come to such an auction alone. The man trembled with anger, but there was nothing he could do. The situation was against him; what could he do? He and his companions couldn't possibly defeat the Wu family. After all, this was Wu family territory, and such a grand auction couldn't be held without a powerful expert. There might be a late Tribulation Transcendence stage Transcending expert anywhere. Besides, he had acted impulsively and acted irrationally first. In the end, he raised his hand to subdue the people around him, and under the coercion of the Wu family members, he went backstage.
When he came out, he had a second auction paddle in his hand, so it seemed he had the money to pay. But then again, everyone who comes here to participate in the auction is there to pick out their favorite treasures; this is a place where money talks. How can you buy a treasure without bringing hundreds of thousands? It's just a matter of whether the money in your Storage Bag is your own or your sect's.
The little incident passed just like that, and the auction continued.
A member of the Wu family brought out a small leather bag, which puzzled everyone. What kind of treasure could be stored in a leather bag? The Wu family member opened the bag, reached in, grabbed a handful of something, and slightly loosened his fist. Bright yellow sand fell from his palm into the bag. Immediately, someone gasped and exclaimed, "Profound Gold Sand!"
Wu Tai clapped his hands and laughed, "That's right! It's indeed 'Profound Gold Sand.' It seems that everyone who has come here to participate in the auction is an expert. I believe you all know that 'Profound Gold Sand' is an indispensable ingredient for refining Law Treasure. Even if ordinary black iron is mixed with a little 'Profound Gold Sand,' the resulting flying sword, while not as good as Law Treasure, will still be a top-grade magic Law Artifact. This bag contains a full twenty catties of 'Profound Gold Sand.' This is the first time I've ever seen so much 'Profound Gold Sand' at once. I imagine there aren't many people among you who have ever seen so much 'Profound Gold Sand' at once?"
"This small bag weighs twenty jin, are you sure?" Someone hesitated for a moment, then waved apologetically to the crowd. He probably realized instantly that 'Profound Gold Sand', though seemingly light, was actually quite heavy. This small bag probably really weighed no less than twenty jin. Besides, the Wu family Auction House's reputation over the years was well-deserved, so it couldn't be fake.
Many people who had been leaning back in their chairs straightened up upon hearing about twenty catties of 'Profound Gold Sand'. These people were likely the true representatives of major sects; the previous two items had clearly failed to impress them, and now they were probably genuinely showing some interest. It should be known that every ounce of 'Profound Gold Sand' mixed with Mysterious Iron could forge a high-grade Law Artifact flying sword. Twenty catties could yield two hundred swords, enough to significantly enhance the strength of two hundred disciples in a large sect—a truly enticing prospect.
Yue Qianchou's eyes lit up as well. Ever since the last battle at the Yue Mansion, where those hundred flying swords were shattered to pieces, it had become a nightmare for him. If it weren't for Bai Suzhen and the Vajra Bracelet, he might already be dead. It was precisely because he witnessed the Vajra Bracelet's two failures that he lost interest in the previous round of auctions. He only bid twice before giving up; spending money on something so uncertain was simply not worth it. The first time, of course, was because he had slaughtered the disciples of the Cultivation Pavilion; the second time, the Vajra Bracelet was simply destroyed.
Having those twenty catties of 'Profound Gold Sand' would naturally be a different story. He also knew a bit about weapon crafting, and if he encountered a situation similar to the last fight, having a hundred high-grade Law Artifact flying swords in hand would at least prevent them all from shattering! It would give him a better chance of survival. Moreover, with these high-grade Law Artifact flying swords, he believed the power of the 'Returning Origin Sword Art' would be greatly enhanced.
"Great stuff! Just what I need." Yue Qianchou glanced at the uninterested Wu Lixue, smiled, and handed her the plaque, saying softly, "I'll bid, you raise the plaque for me." Wu Lixue obediently took the plaque and nodded. She thought raising the plaque would be easy, but she probably didn't know how much pressure she would face next. This was not a game that could be played with a little money.
Bi Zicong and the others rolled their eyes. This girl is too much. We've known each other since we were kids and she's never been this obedient to us. Now she's only met someone she's known for two days and she's already so submissive. What a misfortune!
The restless reactions below did not escape Wu Tai's notice. He smiled slightly. If the big shots from both the righteous and demonic factions didn't participate, how boring would this auction be! He pointed to the 'Profound Gold Sand' and shouted loudly, "Twenty catties of Profound Gold Sand, starting price 500,000 high-grade Spirit Stones, highest bidder wins, minimum increment no less than 10,000 high-grade Spirit Stones, please call your bids!"
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