After Han Fang finished speaking, she lifted the red cloth to reveal the auction items.
This is a fist-sized, translucent crystal containing a drop of golden blood. From within the blood, faint dragon roars can be heard, emanating an extremely powerful aura.
A cacophony of voices immediately erupted in the auction hall; clearly, most people were unaware that the final item was such a precious artifact.
"However, I must remind everyone that the lifespan-increasing effect I just mentioned only applies to cultivators below the Core Formation Realm. If cultivators above the Core Formation Realm absorb it, it will only enhance their physical strength."
Han Fang paused, then added a further explanation.
After Han Fang added this explanation, the excited crowd quieted down considerably.
The fact that essence blood can only extend the lifespan of cultivators below the Core Formation Realm greatly diminishes its value.
Even so, it can make the physical body comparable to the Perfected Core Formation Realm. In other words, if an ordinary person absorbs it, it would be enough to fight against a cultivator in the Early Stage of the Core Formation Realm with just their physical body. Such an effect is quite Heaven-Defying.
If the absorber is above the Core Formation Realm, this drop of essence blood can also make their physical body stronger than that of cultivators of the same level, which is even attractive to cultivators in the Creation Realm.
"The starting price for this item is two thousand grade-five Spirit Stone, with each bid increasing by at least one hundred. Please begin the bidding."
Chen Mu's right eye lit up with mysterious runic light, analyzing the material composition of the essence blood.
"Target added to database, component comparison in progress, drip... highest similarity to dragon-type monsters, pre-death strength Middle Stage of the Creation Realm..."
After being processed by Xiaozhi, the data was received by Chen Mu.
"A powerful figure from the Soul Clan? Heh, the Pan Emperor Continent was invaded by Otherworldly Demon, and instead of defending their homeland, they're hunting down living beings in other worlds. These top powers really don't care about ordinary people."
Although he had long been familiar with these high-ranking and powerful forces, he still felt somewhat moved when he actually came into contact with this level.
Once the price reached over two thousand, the people in the lower-level auction hall had virtually no say; it was all the people in the private boxes on the second floor who were bidding.
The auction lasted for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, and in the end, it was won by a man for 3,600.
"This auction has successfully concluded. All bidders, please leave in an orderly manner..."
As Han Fang's sweet voice rang out, the people in the auction hall gradually left, while Chen Mu was led backstage by a waitress in yellow to collect his auction items.
"Young master, these are the skull of a demon wolf and the Illusory Silver Water. Please inspect and accept them."
After Chen Mu paid the fee, someone brought him the demon wolf skull and the Illusory Silver Water.
He glanced at the two items with his right eye and knew there was nothing wrong with them. However, while the Illusory Silver Water was easy to carry, the demon wolf skull couldn't fit in an ordinary storage ring.
" Chen Mu, come with me. The person who chased away the ' Water of Supreme Yin ' has agreed to see you."
Hou Sailei then entered the room where the auction items were handed over and waved to Chen Mu.
"Could you please keep this wolf skull safe for me? I'll be right back."
Chen Mu greeted the yellow-clad maid beside him and left with Hou Sailei.
" Sailei, who was it that stole the Water of Supreme Yin? Do you have any information about them?"
"Hehe, you'll see when you meet her. She says she knows you."
Hou Sailei smiled mysteriously.
Do you know me?
Chen Mu looked confused, but soon Hou Sailei led him to their destination.
Knock knock!
Hou Sailei knocked on the door politely.
Come in!
A woman's voice came from inside the room. Chen Mu recognized it as the voice of the woman who had just participated in the auction.
Hou Sailei stepped aside and gestured for Chen Mu to proceed.
"You go ahead and talk to them, I won't go in."
Chen Mu shrugged indifferently and pushed open the door.
A delicate fragrance of orchids wafted from the room. He stepped inside and finally saw the woman who had taken away the ' Water of Supreme Yin '.
"It's been many years, does Young Master Chen still remember me?"
The woman had a beautiful and refined appearance, dressed in white that was as pure as snow, and possessed a capable and efficient demeanor that made her stand out.
" Wei Shuang? What are you doing here?"
Chen Mu immediately recognized the woman as Wei Shuang, whom he had rescued at Black Wind Cliff.
Compared to her disheveled appearance when I first met her, Wei Shuang now exudes confidence and composure, and her eyes have become much more resolute, clearly showing that she has grown a lot in the past few years.
"I originally came to Kuiming City to recruit new soldiers for the ' Mountain Army ', but I happened to hear from the city lord that there was an auction here, so I came to take a look."
I never expected to run into you here, Mr. Chen. What a coincidence!
Wei Shuang smiled, her beauty as radiant as the warm spring sun, breathtakingly gorgeous.
Chen Mu has seen a lot of the world, but a woman as beautiful as Wei Shuang is definitely among the top few people she has ever met.
Haha, what a coincidence!
Since that's the case, Wei Shuang, I won't stand on ceremony with you. Can you resell me that ' Water of Supreme Yin '?
I can buy it from you for one-fifth more than the price you bid, but the final payment might not be due until next month. What do you think?
Chen Mu has always disliked formalities and prefers to get straight to the point.
Wei Shuang was slightly taken aback, then smiled and shook her head, pointing to the stool next to her, indicating that Chen Mu should sit down.
"No rush, Young Master Chen, please have a seat."
Chen Mu followed Wei Shuang's suggestion and sat down on the stool.
"Young Master Chen, you are too kind. You saved my life at Black Wind Cliff back then, and I have never had the chance to repay you."
"What harm is there in giving this mere Water of Supreme Yin to you, young master?"
"This... isn't that inappropriate?"
Chen Mu hesitated for a moment, but quickly changed his mind.
"But since you're so enthusiastic, it wouldn't be right for me to refuse, so I'll reluctantly accept it."
"..."
Wei Shuang stared at Chen Mu, momentarily stunned.
Chen Mu's shamelessness clearly caught her off guard.
After a long while, she finally realized what was happening and couldn't help but smile.
"It's good that you're willing to accept it, young master. Please wait a moment."
She raised her hand and wiped the table, and a small porcelain bottle appeared in front of Chen Mu.
"This is the ' Water of Supreme Yin ' that I just photographed. Please accept it, young master."
Chen Mu admired Wei Shuang's poised and generous demeanor even more.
"Haha, just kidding. I feel bad accepting your things for no reason."
How about this? I have a weapons manufacturing business in Wilderness tribe. I'll send someone to deliver a batch of weapons to you later!
Chen Mu's promise was far more useful to the army than Spirit Stone, but unfortunately, Wei Shuang was unaware of the value of the Rune Artifacts in Chen Village.
Although Chen Village has been cooperating with the Eight Directions Chamber of Commerce to sell weapons in the past two years, he has always strictly controlled the sales channels. Moreover, the weapons he sells are mainly for the low-end market, primarily targeting Qi Nourishing Realm at or below the Qi Nourishing Realm. They have little impact on high-end battlefields, so his reputation has never been great.
However, in the past two months, Chen Village has gradually opened up the market for mid-range weapons, but few people know about it yet.