Old Wang secured the Yin Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill at the cost of three Dou Spirit Pills. Xiao Li also breathed a sigh of relief. At least they had obtained it; afterward, Old Wang could take it directly.
The gazes of many experts in the Black Horn Region simultaneously turned toward the VIP Room where Old Wang and Xiao Li were. They had more or less guessed that this elder who had acquired the Yin Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill might be a Rank 6 Alchemist!
After all, he had produced three Dou Spirit Pills in one go. Although Dou Spirit Pills were Rank 5 Peak Pills, refining them was exceedingly difficult without the ability of a Rank 6 Alchemist.
Even Rank 6 Alchemists did not dare guarantee that they could refine Dou Spirit Pills.
However, Old Wang's success rate in refining Dou Spirit Pills was around ninety percent. There was no special trick to it; practice made perfect. He had refined too many of them, so he was naturally familiar with the process.
Old Wang's success rate in refining Imperial Origin Pills was around thirty to forty percent. If he could take another step forward, he might break through to become a Rank 7 Alchemist.
At Jia Nan Academy,
"Great Elder, the Grade 7 Pill has been bought by another stranger. Should we..." Wu Tianlang asked.
"Not for now. That voice and Soul Aura feel somewhat familiar. Could it be that old fellow?" Su Qian said uncertainly.
"Who?"
"An old fellow with an eccentric temperament, yet one who is very easy to talk to. He is a Rank 6 Alchemist. To my knowledge, there are only a handful of Rank 6 Alchemists across the entire Northern Continent who would come join in the excitement.
He is one of them. Given his temperament, he surely would not have missed this auction. We will follow him later and take a look. If it really is him, then that would be excellent."
Su Qian had formed a rough guess. If he had guessed correctly, that would be the best possible outcome.
"Fine. Since no one is competing with this master, then the Yin Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill belongs to him! Oh, and the owner auctioning this pill stated that no matter who successfully purchases it, they must unconditionally agree to do two things for him!"
Ye Xuan spoke up. Of course, he knew Old Wang most likely would not agree. After all, that Emperor Yao was only a Rank 6 Alchemist, and Old Wang was also a Rank 6 Alchemist. If he wanted to order the other party around, he would have to offer something of greater value.
Ye Xuan did not care about any of that. He was only responsible for selling the auction items. Once this auction ended, it would be about time for him to return to the Ye Family. He had spent more than a decade in the Black Horn Region and recruited quite a bit of fresh blood here.
The Auction House had also earned plenty of money. Bringing it all back to the family in one go would let the family catch its breath.
"Mm, that is about it. Li'er, let us go. We already know what the final auction item is. Let us take the pill and leave," Old Wang said as he stood, preparing to depart.
"Alright!"
Xiao Li stood as well. Leaving early was better. After all, carrying a treasure like a Grade 7 Pill always attracted deranged people who wanted to kill and rob them.
At Jia Nan Academy,
"Tianlang, let us watch the final auction item before leaving. Then we will go meet an old friend," Su Qian said with a faint smile.
"Yes!"
"Everyone, next is the final auction item of this auction, and also the final auction item of our Xuanye Auction House!"
Ye Xuan spoke with a smile. This could be considered his farewell to the Black Horn Region. The Ye Family's Young Master was about to graduate from the Jia Nan Academy Inner Academy. His cultivation had already reached the Dou King Level, and before long, he could return to the family and begin taking over its affairs.
Ye Xuan walked to the back and pushed out an exquisite cart. A jade plate rested atop it, and two earth-brown scrolls lay in the center of the plate.
The scrolls brimmed with dense energy. One glance was enough to tell that they were at least Earth Rank, and the crucial point was that there were two of them!
"Please take a look, everyone. An Earth Rank Intermediate Cultivation Method, the Thick Earth Rock Dragon Technique, along with its matching Earth Rank Low-Level Battle Skill, Stone Dragon Breaks the Sky! These are a matching cultivation method and battle skill.
Someone who cultivates such a cultivation method and battle skill would not only be invincible among those of the same rank, but could even fight above their level. Rather than merely being tempted, take action! This auction item still has no reserve price. It goes to the highest bidder!"
Ye Xuan's brief introduction of the Thick Earth Rock Dragon Technique had already left everyone in the Auction House red-faced and breathing heavily. An Earth Rank Intermediate Cultivation Method and matching Dou Techniques! This set could be called priceless in the Northern Continent!
"I offer five million gold coins and a Profound Rank High Cultivation Method!"
"I offer four million gold coins, a complete set of Profound Rank High Cultivation Methods, and matching Dou Techniques!"
"My Black Emperor Sect offers two Grade 5 Pills!" Mo Tianxing was the first to speak.
"My Demon Flame Valley offers one Grade 6 Pill and a set of Profound Rank High Cultivation Methods!"
"My Tian Snake Mansion offers one Grade 6 Pill, one Grade 5 Pill, and a set of Profound Rank High Cultivation Methods!"
Competition! It was naked financial domination. The established powers of the Black Horn Region and the mighty Tian Snake Mansion of the Northern Continent had all made their moves, leaving many independent cultivators and small factions feeling utterly powerless.
Hmph!
A heavy snort rang out, making the heads of most people in the Auction House buzz.
"I am Earth Demon of Demon Flame Valley! I want these cultivation method and Dou Techniques. Everyone, give me some face!"
Old Ghost of the Earth Demon had made his move. He was an established Dou Ancestor Expert of the Black Horn Region, and his cultivation was unfathomably deep. No one dared provoke him.
The local Black Horn Region force, the Black Emperor Sect, and the independent cultivator Old Man Ying Shan could only let go despite their unwillingness.
Elder Huang Xiyue of Tian Snake Mansion also wanted those Earth Rank cultivation method and Dou Techniques, because she happened to cultivate Earth Attribute Dou Qi.
However, she was no match for Old Ghost of the Earth Demon. After weighing her options, she could only give up.
In the end, this set of cultivation method and Dou Techniques was acquired by Demon Flame Valley.
At Jia Nan Academy,
"Great Elder, why are we just letting Demon Flame Valley take those cultivation method and Dou Techniques?" Wu Tianlang asked anxiously.
"It is nothing. If it were that Grade 7 Pill, I would certainly bid for it. But I have no need to worry about these cultivation method and Dou Techniques, because Old Ghost of the Earth Demon cultivates Ice Attribute Dou Qi.
Although this set of cultivation method and Dou Techniques is of quite a high grade, it is Earth Attribute. Old Ghost of the Earth Demon cannot cultivate it, so in the end, he can only place it on a shelf and stare at it.
Hehe, Tianlang, let us go meet our old friend. I imagine quite a few people have already set their sights on the treasures my old friend carries."
Su Qian stood and prepared to leave, with Wu Tianlang following behind him.
Elsewhere,
"Master Huang, these are the items you bid on. Please keep them safe." A Dou Wang Elder from Xuan Ye Sect carefully wrapped up the auction items and handed them to Old Wang.
"Mm, the items are correct. Li'er, let us go." Old Wang led Xiao Li away.
They had only auctioned two items this time: an Azure Void Fruit and a Grade 7 Pill, the Yin Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill!
"Teacher, why not take the Yin Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill now? It would save us from trouble later!" Xiao Li said.
"Hm? You should be the one to take this. It is equivalent to gaining more than half a life. This old man does not have many years left to live, so it would be wasted on me." Old Wang refused. He had chosen to acquire the Yin Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill for his disciple.
"But..."
"Let us not discuss this for now. We should leave first. This Xuan Ye Sect is no good place. Several deadly battles will likely break out later." Old Wang was highly experienced. At auctions like this, the items sold would always trigger killings of all sizes.
"Mm."
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