Wish Fulfilled

Half an hour passed, and the competition gradually drew to a close.

"80 million Gold Soul Coins!"

Ning Qitian's voice rang out once more. This time, he directly raised the bid by five million Gold Soul Coins, displaying formidable wealth and determination.

His voice struck everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer.

The other bidders all drew sharp breaths upon hearing that price, their faces revealing hesitation and helplessness.

On the Douluo Continent, although every faction possessed considerable wealth, there were very few as rich as the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School.

This price had already exceeded what many could bear, forcing them to reassess the value of this auction.

Ning Qitian swept his gaze around the room, a trace of pride in his eyes.

He knew very well that in this auction, few factions could rival the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School in terms of financial resources.

Although the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School might not have been the strongest in terms of Soul Masters, with its long-standing commercial foundations and vast empire of wealth, it was nearly unstoppable on the battlefield of money.

"What a pity!"

Xu Jiawei could not help sighing again, his face filled with regret.

He silently weighed the matter in his heart. All things considered, this price was indeed somewhat too high.

If he spent so many Gold Soul Coins to acquire an Immortal Herb whose positive effects on the Star Crown Martial Spirit remained uncertain, it truly was not worthwhile from either an economic or strategic perspective.

He helplessly shook his head and gave up on continuing the bid.

"Hehe!"

"Interesting. I wonder whether you can keep hold of that Aromatic Silk Beauty?"

Elsewhere, within the Holy Spirit Cult's camp, Zhongli Wu revealed a dangerous smile. It sent chills down one's spine, as though foretelling an approaching storm.

His eyes remained fixed on the direction of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, as if he were plotting something.

"80 million Gold Soul Coins, going once!"

Jiang Li's voice echoed through the auction hall as his gaze swept across the entire venue, missing no corner.

"80 million Gold Soul Coins, going twice!"

His voice rang out again, every word seeming to sound a countdown bell in everyone's hearts.

"80 million Gold Soul Coins, going three times!"

After repeatedly confirming that no one intended to raise the bid, Jiang Li decisively announced the final owner of the Aromatic Silk Beauty.

"If no one wishes to raise the bid, then I shall directly announce that the second auction item, the Aromatic Silk Beauty, has been won by Room 7 on the fourth floor."

His voice was clear and resounding, declaring the end of this fierce bidding war.

Jiang Li had long anticipated this price.

Even if a genuine Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone were auctioned, its final price would only hover around 100 million Gold Soul Coins.

As for the other Soul Masters, they had not expected this Aromatic Silk Beauty to soar to 80 million Gold Soul Coins.

However, most people could understand why it was worth that price.

After all, this was the Aromatic Silk Beauty. It was not merely an Immortal Herb, but an opportunity to change one's destiny.

It could completely transform a Soul Master's talent, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. In particular, it could evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, forcibly raising a Soul Master's limits.

From this perspective, its value truly far surpassed that of a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone.

The reason everyone had abandoned the bidding was, on one hand, because the Aromatic Silk Beauty's price was simply too high and exceeded their budgets.

On the other hand, while the facts from ten thousand years ago proved that the Aromatic Silk Beauty could evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul, there was no conclusive evidence that it would be equally effective on other Martial Souls.

If they truly bought it, only to find themselves unable to evolve their Martial Soul and merely gain increased Soul Power and spiritual power—

Then for most people, it would undoubtedly be a tremendous loss.

It might even affect the development of their entire family or faction.

Afterward, Jiang Li cleared his throat, and a mysterious smile appeared on his face again. "All right, next, I will reveal the true appearance of the third auction item."

His words acted like a magnet, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

The atmosphere, which had relaxed slightly after the previous bidding ended, became tense once more.

Jiang Li did not continue to keep them guessing. With a wave of his hand, an exquisite tray appeared on the auction stage again.

As the tray slowly rose, a faint layer of golden light enveloped it, filling everyone with curiosity about the item resting upon it.

Immediately afterward, another Immortal Herb appeared on the tray.

It was an enormous purple chrysanthemum. Its petals were fluffy, giving off a soft and warm impression. The entire flower was flawlessly uniform, without the slightest trace of another color, as though condensed from the purest power between heaven and earth.

Its central pistil rose more than half a foot above the petals. A faint golden radiance shimmered at its tip, gentle yet bright, as though it contained endless energy.

"This is..."

From the moment the flower appeared, Jiang Li did not immediately introduce it.

Most of the people below revealed puzzled expressions. They were utterly unfamiliar with this third auction item.

However, within Shrek Academy and the Star Luo Empire's Dai Family camp, everyone wore expressions of shock, their faces filled with disbelief.

"It's actually an Immortal Herb: the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum!"

At the Dai Family's location, Dai Yueheng immediately could not help rising to his feet. His eyes widened as he stared fixedly at the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.

When he had watched the Aromatic Silk Beauty go up for auction, he had secretly hoped that the Starry Sky Auction House could produce a Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.

Yet he had never expected that this seemingly extravagant hope would actually become reality.

One had to know that their Dai Family ancestor, Dai Mubai, had successfully become a god only after consuming the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum, opening the Dai Family's glorious history.

To the Dai Family, this Immortal Herb was not merely a precious auction item, but a symbol of family glory and heritage.

Dai Hao was equally shocked as he stared at the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.

He stood sideways, his tightly clenched fists trembling slightly from excitement, revealing the intense emotions he could not suppress.

At that moment, a thought surfaced in his mind: no matter the cost, he had to secure this Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.

He knew that the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum would bring enormous benefits to the Martial Soul inherited by the Dai Family.

If he gave this Immortal Herb to his son, Dai Yueheng, perhaps the Dai Family might produce a Limit Douluo in the future.

This would greatly elevate the Dai Family's status and influence on the Douluo Continent.

"Father!"

Dai Yueheng looked toward Dai Hao, urgency appearing in his eyes.

His voice trembled slightly, filled with anticipation and longing. He understood how important this Immortal Herb was to him; he absolutely could not miss it.

"Rest assured. No matter the cost, I will obtain this Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum for you."

Dai Hao patted Dai Yueheng on the shoulder, his eyes revealing an unquestionable determination.

"Do not worry. When necessary, the imperial family will lend you a hand and help your Dai Family secure this Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum."

Xu Jiawei, standing nearby, was naturally also delighted by the appearance of the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.

Having experienced the bidding for the Aromatic Silk Beauty, he was shocked as well, but quickly calmed down.

He understood the Dai Family's importance to the Star Luo Empire. The Dai Family's strength also meant the Star Luo Empire's prosperity and stability.

Therefore, he did not hesitate to promise Dai Hao that he would provide assistance.

He was more than willing to see the Dai Family produce another peak expert to safeguard the Star Luo Empire's peace and tranquility.