Auctioning Fire Spirit Ganoderma, Imperial Capital Auction House

Chapter 50

Xiao Chen heard the system's voice in his mind.

[Feedback received successfully.]

[Congratulations, Host, you have obtained: a fifth-grade pill formula, the Purple Qi Barrier Breaking Pill.]

[Purple Qi Barrier Breaking Pill: Can help a Dou Qi practitioner directly break through to the Dou Zhe realm.]

[Required ingredients: Purple Qi Spirit Fruit, Barrier Breaking Flower, Dragon Whisker Grass, Dew Condensing Leaf, Fire Spirit Ganoderma.]

Seeing this reward, Xiao Chen's eyes brightened slightly.

A fifth-grade pill.

It could allow Xiao Yan to break through directly to Dou Zhe.

He was currently at the sixth stage of Dou Qi, still quite some distance from becoming a Dou Zhe.

With this Purple Qi Barrier Breaking Pill, he could skip several intermediate levels and break through to Dou Zhe in one go.

Xiao Chen committed the formula to memory.

Purple Qi Spirit Fruit, Barrier Breaking Flower, Dragon Whisker Grass, Dew Condensing Leaf, Fire Spirit Ganoderma.

The five main ingredients were each far from ordinary.

Purple Qi Spirit Fruit grew on sheer cliffs deep within the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

Barrier Breaking Flowers could only be found in marshlands.

Dragon Whisker Grass was even rarer. It was said to grow only near Snake-People Tribe settlements.

Dew Condensing Leaf and Fire Spirit Ganoderma were also exceptionally rare medicinal ingredients.

It seemed he would have to visit the Mittal Auction House.

Xiao Chen withdrew his thoughts.

"Continue cultivating."

He glanced at Xiao Yan and spoke calmly.

Xiao Yan nodded.

Without saying anything further, he turned and headed down the mountain.

Xiao Yan remained where he was, watching Xiao Chen's departing back without asking any questions.

After leaving the back mountain, Xiao Chen exited the Xiao Clan gates.

He circulated the Dou Qi within him, and his figure shot into the sky.

He flew toward the Mittal Auction House.

A short while later, Xiao Chen withdrew his Dou Qi and landed at the entrance of the Mittal Auction House.

When the guards at the entrance saw him, they hurriedly stepped aside.

Xiao Chen strode inside.

Ya Fei stood behind the counter, flipping through an account book.

She wore a red qipao that tightly outlined her graceful, curvaceous figure.

Hearing footsteps, she looked up.

The instant she saw Xiao Chen, a smile appeared on her face.

Xiao Chen walked to the counter and took a sheet of paper from his robes.

The names of five medicinal ingredients were written on it.

Ya Fei accepted the paper and lowered her gaze to read it.

Purple Qi Spirit Fruit, Barrier Breaking Flower, Dragon Whisker Grass, Dew Condensing Leaf, Fire Spirit Ganoderma.

Her brows furrowed slightly.

"Young Master Third, these ingredients..."

She raised her head and looked at Xiao Chen.

"What?" Xiao Chen asked calmly.

"We do have some Purple Qi Spirit Fruit and Barrier Breaking Flowers in stock," Ya Fei said.

"But we truly do not have Dragon Whisker Grass, Dew Condensing Leaf, or Fire Spirit Ganoderma here."

Xiao Chen looked at her, waiting for her to continue.

Ya Fei set down the paper and said seriously.

"Dragon Whisker Grass grows near Snake-People Tribe settlements and is exceedingly rare."

"Dew Condensing Leaf can only be found beside cold pools deep in the Magical Beast Mountain Range."

"As for Fire Spirit Ganoderma, it is even harder to come by."

She paused before adding.

"However, the headquarters in the Imperial Capital may have them."

"I heard that the Imperial Capital Auction House will soon hold a major auction. One of the finale items seems to be a Fire Spirit Ganoderma."

At that, Xiao Chen's heart stirred.

Fire Spirit Ganoderma.

Imperial Capital Auction House.

"Are you sure?" Xiao Chen asked.

Ya Fei nodded.

"The information should be accurate."

"If Young Master Third needs it, I can help you contact the headquarters."

Xiao Chen did not hesitate.

"No need."

"I'll go myself."

After leaving the Mittal Auction House, Xiao Chen circulated his Dou Qi.

He flew toward the Imperial Capital of the Jia Ma Empire.

Two hours later, the outline of the Imperial Capital appeared at the edge of his vision.

Xiao Chen withdrew his Dou Qi and landed outside the city gates.

He entered the city and walked toward the Mite'er Family headquarters.

At the Mittal Auction House headquarters, two guards stood at the entrance.

When they saw Xiao Chen approaching, one of them stepped forward.

"My lord, may I ask what brings you here?"

"I'm looking for your clan leader, Teng Shan," Xiao Chen said calmly.

"My lord, please wait a moment. I'll report your arrival."

The guard turned and ran into the auction house.

Before long, a figure quickly emerged from within.

It was Miteer Tengshan.

Fa Ma followed behind him.

When the two saw Xiao Chen, their faces were filled with smiles.

"Lord Xiao Chen, what brings you here?"

Miteer Tengshan cupped his hands, his attitude exceedingly respectful.

Fa Ma also hurriedly bowed.

"Lord Xiao Chen, please come inside."

Xiao Chen nodded and followed the two inside.

The auction house guests were stunned by the sight.

The Mite'er Family's clan leader and the Alchemist Guild's president were actually being so respectful toward a young man?

Just who was this young man?

Xiao Chen ignored those gazes.

Following Miteer Tengshan and Fa Ma, he arrived at a private room on the second floor.

"Lord Xiao Chen, have you come to the Imperial Capital this time on some important matter?" Miteer Tengshan asked.

Xiao Chen took out the sheet of paper from his robes and handed it to him.

Miteer Tengshan accepted the paper and looked down at it.

Purple Qi Spirit Fruit, Barrier Breaking Flower, Dragon Whisker Grass, Dew Condensing Leaf, Fire Spirit Ganoderma.

His brows furrowed slightly.

"Lord Xiao Chen, these ingredients..."

"We do have Purple Qi Spirit Fruit and Barrier Breaking Flowers here."

"We should also have some Dragon Whisker Grass and Dew Condensing Leaf stored in the warehouse."

He raised his head and looked at Xiao Chen.

"As for Fire Spirit Ganoderma, there happens to be one at today's auction."

"It is one of the finale items."

At that, Xiao Chen's heart settled.

There really was one.

"When does the auction begin?" Xiao Chen asked.

"In another half hour," Miteer Tengshan said.

Xiao Chen nodded.

"Lord Xiao Chen, please rest here for now."

"When the auction begins, I'll have someone come invite you."

Xiao Chen gave a brief acknowledgment.

Miteer Tengshan and Fa Ma withdrew from the private room.

Half an hour later.

A maid knocked on the door to the private room.

"Lord Xiao Chen, the auction is about to begin."

Xiao Chen rose to his feet and left the private room.

The auction hall was already packed.

People from all the major clans and factions were present.

Xiao Chen sat in the VIP section, his gaze falling upon the auction platform below.

The auction soon began.

About half an hour later, the auctioneer brought out a crimson-red ganoderma.

"The next item to be auctioned is a fifth-tier medicinal ingredient: Fire Spirit Ganoderma."

"This ingredient is extremely rare."

"Whether used for alchemy or consumed directly, it has remarkable effects."

"The starting bid is one million gold coins."

The instant the auctioneer finished speaking, people below began calling out bids.

"One million two hundred thousand."

"One million five hundred thousand."

"Two million."

The price continued to climb.

"Two million two hundred thousand."

Xiao Chen spoke calmly.

The entire hall fell silent.

Just then, a soft, sinister voice came from another VIP section.

"Three million."

Xiao Chen followed the voice with his eyes.

A woman sat in that VIP section.

She wore a long green dress. Her features were delicate and her gaze cold.

Lv Man.

A member of the Heavenly Snake Mansion.

Xiao Chen recognized her at a glance.

The Heavenly Snake Mansion was a major power on the Dou Qi Continent.

"Three million five hundred thousand," Xiao Chen said calmly.

Lv Man's expression darkened slightly.

She looked at Xiao Chen, a trace of coldness flashing through her eyes.

"Three million six hundred thousand."

"Three million eight hundred thousand."

Lv Man's face grew increasingly unsightly.

She stared at Xiao Chen and spoke coldly.

"Kid, the Heavenly Snake Mansion wants this Fire Spirit Ganoderma."

"If you know what's good for you, back off obediently. Don't bring trouble upon yourself."

Xiao Chen glanced at her and ignored her.

Lv Man's expression darkened completely.

"Three million eight hundred thousand. Sold."

The auction hammer fell.

A satisfied smile appeared on Xiao Chen's face.

After the auction ended, Xiao Chen went backstage.

Miteer Tengshan was already waiting there.

"Lord Xiao Chen, this is your Fire Spirit Ganoderma."

He offered a jade box with both hands.

Xiao Chen accepted the jade box and opened it for a look.

The Fire Spirit Ganoderma lay quietly inside, radiating a dense fire-element aura.

He nodded and put the jade box away.

Just as he was about to leave, a cold voice came from behind him.

"Stop."

Xiao Chen halted and turned around.

Lv Man stood behind him, her face grim.

Two disciples of the Heavenly Snake Mansion stood behind her as well, glaring at Xiao Chen with unfriendly eyes.

"Kid, hand over the Fire Spirit Ganoderma."