Nothing in the rest of the auction caught Xiao Yu's eye, though several spirit herbs he had yet to collect appeared, and he bought them at high prices.
During the subsequent auction of materials, a pair of excellent-quality Agate Horns also appeared. These were fairly important supplementary ingredients for refining spirit ginseng pills. Xiao Yu therefore joined the bidding without hesitation and ultimately bought them for fifty percent above the market price.
The final item in the auction was a powerful ring-shaped Ancient Treasure, which prompted everyone who considered themselves wealthy enough to scramble to bid.
Unexpectedly, just as the bidding reached a fever pitch, a Nascent Soul cultivator in private room A1 on the second floor suddenly joined in. The Core Formation cultivators immediately lowered their banners and silenced their drums, and the Ancient Treasure ultimately went to the Nascent Soul cultivator.
After this Ancient Treasure was sold, Ding Qi said with a smile:
"Fellow Daoists, this concludes our auction. Congratulations to everyone who secured a treasure, and those who did not need not be discouraged. We will be holding a trade fair in a side hall next. Anyone interested may head over to the adjoining hall to participate."
"Oh? A trade fair! Wonderful." This came from someone who had not heard the news.
"Which side hall? Hurry and take us there." This came from someone impatient.
More of the cultivators already knew the details and silently walked through a side door in the hall.
"Brother Xiao, let's go too!" Ling Yuling said, rising to her feet.
"All right!" Xiao Yu guessed that the organizers were holding the trade fair elsewhere rather than directly in the auction hall out of concern for their guests' safety.
Quite a few people had bought valuable items during the auction, and those with