Second-Order Foundation Replenishing Pill, Nourishing Body Art

Wei Zhong found his seat. The auction was being held in a closed venue, divided into eight areas according to the Bagua, with three pavilions suspended above.

The Li Family, the Chen Family, or is one of them the Yan Family? Or perhaps the Azurewood Sect?

Wei Zhong wondered.

He didn't have to wait long. The auction started quickly, and a middle-aged man came to the stage.

"I am Yan Ruhai, and I will be hosting this auction."

As he spoke, he released the aura of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Naturally, no one objected to a Foundation Establishment cultivator hosting the auction.

Yan Ruhai, the current head of the Yan Family, had a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation. Wei Zhong had seen him a few times at several major Yan Family events.

Rumor had it that the Yan Family also had an old ancestor who was a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, but it was unknown if it was true.

After the opening remarks, the auction officially began.

A female cultivator in a Luo skirt came onto the stage from behind, holding a round tray covered with a red silk cloth.

She stopped just as she reached Yan Ruhai.

"The first item is ten bottles of medium-grade Qi Nourishing Pills, with a starting price of three hundred low-grade Spirit Stones."

Medium-grade Qi Nourishing Pills, ten bottles, that's a hundred pills. On the market, they would cost at least five hundred Spirit Stones at a fair price.

Such a large number of Qi Nourishing Pills was not something ordinary rogue cultivators could afford. At least those family forces had the strength and willingness to buy them.

"Three hundred and ten..."

"Three hundred and twenty..."

The first item was "snapped up" by the people in the audience, and finally, a strange cultivator in a hood took it for the price of four hundred and twenty Spirit Stones.

The attire isolated spiritual sense, making it impossible for the cultivators to know their true identity.

I need to get my hands on something like that in the future.

Wei Zhong looked at the black hood with a fiery gaze.

Ten bottles of pills were just an appetizer. As the second item was displayed, the cultivators' attention was drawn again.

"Second-Order low-grade magic weapon, Twin Water-Fire Swords. This magic weapon is an incomplete Second-Order magic weapon. The mother sword is water-attributed, Second-Order grade, but the sub-sword is missing. Our clan's artificer refined a First-Order high-grade fire-attributed sub-sword to fill it..."

Although it was a semi-damaged Second-Order magic weapon, it still caused a stir in the auction venue.

The cultivators bid frequently, and even from the pavilions in the air, people were quoting prices from time to time.

Sun Zhou looked at the Second-Order magic weapon below, his eyes filled with envy.

The middle-aged cultivator next to him said:

"This sword is just a damaged Second-Order magic weapon, and its attributes are contrary to your water and wood spiritual roots, so it is not suitable for you.

Instead of being envious of magic weapons, you should carefully consider the matter of true inheritance. At that time, the elders of the sect will naturally refine a suitable magic weapon for you."

Hearing this, Sun Zhou withdrew his gaze and said respectfully:

"Thank you for your guidance, Master. I understand."

"But Master, will there really be a Second-Order Foundation Replenishing Pill at this auction?"

The Second-Order Foundation Replenishing Pill isn't like the First-Order pills used by various clans to nurture promising Qi Refining disciples. Instead, it's used to repair a cultivator's physical foundation, having some Foundation Strengthening effect. It even has some effect on Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"The news I received won't be wrong, just wait and see."

As he spoke, several items had already been auctioned off downstairs.

"The next item for auction is a Second-Order Foundation Replenishing Pill. I won't bore you with the details of its medicinal effects. The starting price is 300 low-grade Spirit Stones, with each bid increasing by no less than ten Spirit Stones."

Finally, it's here. This pill is exactly what I need.

While he was pondering, the price had already been raised by other cultivators by more than eighty Spirit Stones. Wei Zhong hurriedly spoke up to bid:

"Four hundred low-grade Spirit Stones."

"Five hundred low-grade Spirit Stones."

The voice came from the upper floor, and the sudden increase of one hundred Spirit Stones silenced the auction hall for a moment.

Someone upstairs is bidding too, troublesome!

However, this pill was related to Wei Zhong's future path, so he couldn't give up easily. He spoke up to bid:

"Five hundred and fifty low-grade Spirit Stones."

"Six hundred low-grade Spirit Stones."

Wei Zhong gritted his teeth, "Six hundred and fifty low-grade Spirit Stones."

At this moment, no other cultivators were bidding, only Wei Zhong was competing with that mysterious cultivator.

Seeing Wei Zhong being so generous, the surrounding people couldn't help but turn their attention to him.

"It's Wei Zhong, no wonder. I heard that his lifespan is about to end, so he must have injuries. He wants to treat his injuries to extend his life!"

"Fellow Daoist, who is this Wei Zhong?"

"Hehe, he is a well-known Spirit Farmer of the Yan Family. It is said that he has been planting land for the Yan Family for more than sixty years."

"Oh, so he's just a Spirit Farmer, no wonder I haven't heard of him outside."

The surrounding people were discussing.

Wei Zhong's repeated bids finally aroused the displeasure of the cultivator in the pavilion.

The middle-aged man extended his spiritual sense, unreservedly releasing his Foundation Establishment pressure.

"I want to see who dares to compete with me."

The immense Foundation Establishment pressure enveloped the entire venue, and the Qi Refining cultivators below were all intimidated by this aura.

Cold sweat dripped from Wei Zhong's forehead, before he could think too much.

Yan Ruhai on the stage also released his own spiritual pressure, and the vast Foundation Establishment pressure swept away the dull atmosphere in the venue in an instant.

"Daoist Wang, don't misunderstand. The Spirit Pill goes to the highest bidder. Don't break the rules of this auction."

Only then did that mysterious cultivator surnamed Wang withdraw his spiritual pressure, thinking to himself, Yan Ruhai's spiritual sense is so strong; I'm afraid he's not far from the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

A hint of apprehension appeared on his face:

"Daoist Yan has misunderstood. I just arrived here from the Azurewood Sect and thought my nemesis had specifically hired someone to target me. It was just a moment of impulse.

In that case, I'll offer another seven hundred low-grade Spirit Stones. If this young friend has abundant wealth, he can continue to raise the price."

His words were not without a hint of threat.

Wei Zhong understood that this pill was probably not meant for him. The other party's attitude was firm, and he was determined to obtain it.

Even if he won the auction with a higher price, the other party would likely kill and seize the treasure.

"It's actually an expert from the Azurewood Sect! The auction has even attracted the Azurewood Sect. That's a major sect with Core Formation stage cultivators within its ranks..."

The Qi Refining cultivators couldn't help but discuss among themselves.

Wei Zhong stopped bidding. The cultivator surnamed Wang from the Azurewood Sect, is it? I'll remember this. When I reach Foundation Establishment in the future, you won't have a good time.

Yan Ruhai's expression was somewhat displeased, but seeing that Wei Zhong was no longer bidding, he simply announced:

"Seven hundred low-grade Spirit Stones once,

Seven hundred low-grade Spirit Stones twice...

...Three times.

Sold! This pill belongs to Daoist Wang."

In the private room, Wang Linpeng and Sun Zhou both had a hint of joy in their eyes.

They didn't pay any attention to Wei Zhong below. A minor cultivator with limited lifespan would have no chance to interact with two Azurewood Sect cultivators with hopes of reaching Core Formation if it weren't for this auction.

Wei Zhong sat in his seat, his right hand supporting his forehead, seemingly lost in thought.

"The next item for auction is the Nourishing Body Art, rank unknown. It has the effect of enhancing energy, increasing physical vitality, and accelerating the healing of injuries. Even those without cultivation can practice it, making it an excellent method for nurturing future generations. The only drawback is its high difficulty; it takes many years of practice just to enter the basics..."

Hmm?

Wei Zhong's eyes lit up.