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"An auction?" Xiao Yu raised an eyebrow slightly.

Cai Lin rose to her feet, walked over to Xiao Yu, and sat down beside him. Looking at him, she said, "That's right. Whenever precious divine artifacts, sacred objects, or divine medicines appear on Shang Continent, a grand auction is held. Thus, powerful factions from across the Great Thousand World come to take part."

"So this grand auction is being held because some precious items have appeared this time as well?" Xiao Yu asked.

Cai Lin hummed in agreement. "Correct. This time, the divine medicine Soul Returning Grass and the divine artifact Yin Gathering Pearl have appeared. These two items have special effects for Yin cultivators or for reviving powerful experts, so there have been more Yin cultivators on Shang Continent these past few days!"

"I see. No wonder I saw quite a few people carrying ghostly aura when we arrived," Xiao Yu said.

Cai Lin smiled. "Those people all want the Yin Gathering Pearl. This pearl can nourish the divine soul and is the finest vessel for those who have lost their bodies and only have their souls remaining. The Yin Gathering Pearl can also help divine souls cultivate, which is why so many Ghost Cultivators want it!"

Ghost Cultivators were a peculiar kind of cultivator in the Great Thousand World. They were quite similar to the Soul Clan from Dou Qi Continent, except once Ghost Cultivators reached the Supreme Realm, they were no different from ordinary people.

However, Ghost Cultivators found cultivation rather difficult, so their numbers in the Great Thousand World were relatively scarce.

"Then this auction should fetch quite a good price," Xiao Yu said with a smile.

Cai Lin added, "Yang Shang has taken Master Mo Qing to the other major auction houses on Shang Continent. With