Tier 2 Low-Grade Ice Spirit Grass

Under Hu Yidao's suggestion, after Lu Wanyuan finished purchasing items, he followed him to the central plaza of the market town.

Of course, both of them had concealed their identities, covered from head to toe, and both wore black bamboo hats and masks.

With such strict precautions, Lu Wanyuan immediately thought that no one else could possibly recognize him.

Surely that guy wouldn't lift his black mask to get a clear look at his face.

If he did encounter such an unreasonable person, then a fight would be inevitable.

After all, anyone who acted like that would basically be disregarding his defenses.

Since that was the case, then there was no choice but to fight.

The reason he acted this way was actually very simple.

He had only come here to learn and broaden his horizons, not to cause trouble.

However, this kind of disguise was nothing more than "one should not harbor ill intentions, but must guard against others," especially in the dangerous world of cultivation!

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Lu, dressed like this, I doubt anyone will know who we are. But the question is, with our movement techniques, do you really think anyone can recognize us?"

Hu Yidao said helplessly.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Hu, you're overthinking it. Actually, our fundamental problem is not to cause trouble. After all, with our current standing, there aren't many opportunities to cause trouble. If we can prevent others from bothering us, that's already a great benefit!"

Lu Wanyuan looked at him and explained.

Hearing this, Hu Yidao nodded, deeply agreeing.

Afterward, the two of them hurried on their way and arrived at their destination not long after.

The moment he saw this place, he remembered.

He had been here before, at that time he had come here just to rent a house.

It was just that back then, his entire focus was on renting the house.

After all, if they hadn't managed to rent a place then, he and his wife would have ended up outside the market town, which would have been a terrible situation.

Therefore, he had no intention of paying attention to the other buildings nearby.

The auction house was located not far in front of the market town's management office.

It was a three-story building, grand and imposing in appearance.

Constructed from blue bricks and green tiles, the entire building resembled a giant flying goose pagoda, with dragons and phoenixes carved all over its body, as well as various birds and beasts.

A long queue had already formed in front of the entrance of those wanting to enter the auction.

Seeing this, the two quickly joined the line, as they didn't know when they might stop allowing people to queue if the venue filled up.

After half an hour, it was finally their turn, and they arrived at the reception area, which was the main entrance.

Several receptionists stood on either side, while another sat behind a counter, specifically collecting spirit stones.

The entry process was quite fast; after placing the spirit stones on the counter, one could proceed into the main hall.

Watching the fast-moving crowd, each person paid 15 spirit stones. If there were a thousand people, that would be [number] spirit stones. Just the people currently queuing, there were at least ten thousand, what a damn lucrative business!

Lu Wanyuan hadn't expected that for such an auction, just the entrance ticket alone was so valuable.

It seemed that only large-scale events could bring in money quickly.

Pitifully, despite his hard work, toiling from dawn till dusk, he only earned about ten thousand spirit stones a year.

Thinking about this, he was speechless; it was the platform that didn't allow it.

If the Lu Family were to become powerful in the future, they would definitely be able to host such auctions, and he would make sure to host an even better auction then.

With this thought, he looked forward with anticipation, then glanced at Hu Yidao in front of him.

He felt that Hu Yidao looked pained as he took out 15 spirit stones from his pocket.

Because he had even trembled a few times when taking out the spirit stones, he finally pulled them out from his pocket, handed them to the receptionist in front, and then walked in, waiting for him.

Lu Wanyuan also sighed, thinking that if he didn't have the "Attribute" Golden Finger, he would probably be like this guy, agonizing over the use of every single spirit stone.

Indeed, the ancients did not deceive him; poverty shortens one's ambitions!

He followed closely behind, casually taking out 15 spirit stones from his storage bag and handing them to the receptionist.

Since he had come here to broaden his horizons, he wouldn't be stingy with these spirit stones. For him, the most difficult times had already passed.

Hu Yidao, who was in front, saw Lu Wanyuan casually take out spirit stones, place them on the counter, and walk in.

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, but it disappeared in an instant.

However, Lu Wanyuan didn't notice any of this.

Because he was stunned by the sight before him, having never been to such a magnificent place.

The space ahead suddenly opened up, at least ten thousand square meters. The seats in the venue were filled with a dense crowd, bustling with activity!

The high ceiling was inlaid with countless illuminating Magic Tools, making the hall below as bright as day.

Lu Wanyuan and the other man were on the first floor of the venue, which was the open-air seating area.

Because he noticed quite a few people heading up to the second and third floors through the side passages.

He also wanted to go to the second and third floors to take a look. After all, standing high offered a far view, and one could overlook the entire auction hall. The effect would surely be extraordinary.

But before he could take a step, Hu Yidao stopped him.

He was told that only those holding VIP cards could go up. Moreover, the interior wasn't an open-air setup like the first floor. Instead, there were private boxes with soundproofing, ensuring excellent privacy.

"How about we add some spirit stones and buy two VIP cards?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Wanyuan smiled and suggested to Hu Yidao.

"Forget it. These VIP cards aren't easy to get. Some are reserved for major powers."

"After all, in auctions like this, they are basically performance venues for those major powers to display their wealth and strength, creating a deterrent effect and instilling fear in opposing forces."

"As for the rest, if you want a VIP card, you need to spend at least 5,000 spirit stones here."

"Damn, that many spirit stones? Then never mind. I'll just watch from the open-air area!"

Hearing this, Lu Wanyuan immediately spoke with a helpless tone.

Although he had 10,000 spirit stones in his storage ring, there was no need to spend money unnecessarily. He was only here to broaden his horizons and had no intention of buying anything.

Even for the Ice Spirit Grass he desired, it was unlikely he could afford it even if it appeared here, given his meager amount of spirit stones.

Thinking this, his mindset calmed down.

He walked towards the open-air venue next to him, found an empty seat, and waited for the auction to begin.

Yet, there was still a slight regret in his heart. His spirit stones were still not enough. It seemed he needed to earn more spirit stones in the future.

Once he had enough, he could spend as much as he wanted!

Little did he know, when he mentioned wanting to buy a VIP card, a glint flashed in Hu Yidao's eyes.

He never expected that this ordinary neighbor of his would change so drastically in just over a year, appearing to be living quite comfortably.

He even had the thought of buying a VIP card, which indicated that the other party must have some spirit stones.

In contrast, he himself had been in the cultivation world for nearly 40 years and was still struggling like this, which truly annoyed him.

He recalled how he had hesitated for a long time when paying spirit stones to enter the venue, but seeing the other party's relaxed demeanor, he knew the man was definitely not simple, otherwise, he wouldn't be so composed.

This stark contrast immediately gave him other ideas.

However, Lu Wanyuan didn't notice Hu Yidao's reaction at all. His gaze was completely captivated by the stage.

On the auction stage, over twenty tall, beautiful women in qipaos stood in a neat, uniform line.

Each held a tray covered with red cloth and stood rigidly, their ample bosoms on display, truly a feast for the eyes.

Before long, a vigorous and dignified elder walked onto the stage from backstage.

He then tapped a nearby bell.

Ding dong!

A crisp sound immediately spread throughout the venue.

The previously noisy hall fell silent!

The elder cleared his throat and announced loudly, "Welcome, Fellow Daoists, for gracing us with your presence. This Old Man is Luo Zexuan, the auctioneer for this auction."

"I believe some of you present may know me, and some new Fellow Daoists are meeting me for the first time."

"But it doesn't matter. As long as you can bid for the items you desire, that's all that matters."

"However, let me be clear: if anyone dares to cause trouble in the venue, they will have to face the wrath of the Four Seas Alliance!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful spiritual pressure from the peak of Foundation Establishment spread outwards like autumn leaves swept by the wind!

Lu Wanyuan's face immediately turned pale. His chest felt as if a heavy hammer had struck it, nearly cracking it, and he slumped onto his seat, completely drained.

However, this pressure came and went so suddenly, like the wind, disappearing without a trace.

It was obvious that this was a show of force!

He glanced at Hu Yidao beside him and found that the other man was in an even worse state, almost slumped in his seat, looking utterly weak.

"Alright, enough pleasantries. I'm sure all Fellow Daoists are getting impatient. The auction begins now!"

Luo Zexuan pushed back his hair bun and, after scanning the surroundings with his eyes, announced loudly.

"Fellow Daoists, please pay attention! The first item for auction is ten stalks of second-grade low-tier Ice Spirit Grass, each with a 50-year growth period. These were transported from the Northern Ice Plains, millions of miles away, by the Four Seas Alliance..."

Upon hearing 'Ice Spirit Grass', Lu Wanyuan's heart leaped. He completely lost focus on whatever Luo Zexuan was saying next.

This 'Ice Spirit Grass' was the spiritual herb he had been dreaming of for the past two years. He had searched in all the major pharmacies and shops in this market town, even posted search requests, but had found no news.

The Ice Spirit Grass was a required spiritual medicine for cultivating the Fire Control Art. Without it, he couldn't cultivate this art.

Consequently, he wouldn't be able to control the Earth Vein fire, which would limit their Lu Family's achievements in Pill Refining and Artifact Refining.

If they had this 'Ice Spirit Grass', their Lu Family could cultivate the Fire Control Art, thus controlling the Earth Vein fire. In the future, if they had the opportunity to encounter Immortal Fire or Exotic Fire, they could also use this Fire Control Art to subdue them.

Of course, he hadn't even considered such possibilities. What he wanted at this moment was to be able to control the Earth Vein fire through the Fire Control Art for use in artifact refining, pill refining, and other industries.

This would make their Lu Family's industries in this area more competitive.

Therefore, this 'Ice Spirit Grass' was a spiritual herb he had long anticipated. Who knew it would appear at this auction?

Since it had appeared, he would bid for it regardless of the cost.