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The second batch of Fertilizer Pill was successfully refined, yielding a total of seventy-six pills.

The newly refined Fertilizer Pill are the size of longan fruits and contain astonishing Spiritual Qi.

Even an outsider could tell at a glance that this Fertilizer Pill is a good thing.

Shan Heyuan pressed on and began refining the third batch.

The third batch also turned out well, producing sixty-two pills.

By the time the furnace was closed, it was already the early hours of the next day.

Shan Heyuan yawned widely and said to Shen Duheng, "I'm so sleepy."

Shen Duheng put his arm around his shoulder. "Go to bed early tonight."

The two chatted as they packed their things to leave.

Unexpectedly, when I opened the door to the alchemy room, the outside was filled with a dense crowd of people.

As soon as they came out, those standing at the front greeted them, "Instructor Shan!" "Instructor Shan is out?"

Looking at the enthusiastic smiling faces, Shan Heyuan was a little dazed.

The person who greeted him was taking a deep breath—such a strong Spiritual Power!

When Shan Heyuan was refining the Fertilizer Pill, his first attempt failed, and a large amount of Spiritual Power was lost.

Although he later opened his Dantian Small World and tried to absorb some Spiritual Power, a lot of Spiritual Power still remained in the dantian chamber.

The cultivators present were all highly skilled and could clearly sense the Spiritual Power.

Their smiles widened, and their gazes toward Shan Heyuan became even more sincere.

This is a walking Spirit Stone mine!

Shan Heyuan greeted them, "Greetings, fellow Daoists, what brings you here—"

Someone shouted from the crowd, "Instructor Shan, are you selling the Fertilizer Pill this time?"

Someone else shouted, "Instructor Shan, I've collected seeds for two types of Nascent Soul Spirit Plant. Are you interested?"

After understanding why they had come, Shan Heyuan quickly said, "Thank you everyone, but it's not for sale for now. It will be sent to an auction house for auction later. If you are interested, please follow the auction house for updates."

Someone else chimed in, "Instructor Shan, my family owns the Jade Capital Auction House. Are you interested in cooperating with us? We offer preferential commission rates!"

Shan Heyuan didn't even want to ask how they knew he was refining Fertilizer Pill here.

These merchants are extremely well-informed, so it's no surprise that they know everything.

He looked at the enthusiastic monks, then exchanged a glance with Shen Duheng behind him.

Shen Duheng pressed down on his shoulder, offering silent support.

Shan Heyuan's mind immediately settled.

Although there were high-level cultivators in the crowd, they were no match for Shen Duheng, a sword cultivator.

Shan Heyuan glanced at the cultivator from the Jade Capital Auction House, then at the eagerly waiting crowd, and a thought struck him, "Fellow Daoist, would you be interested in organizing a live auction for me right away?"

The cultivator hesitated for a moment, then immediately stepped forward. "Instructor Shan thinks highly of us, of course there's no problem."

Shan Heyuan glanced around. "We shouldn't disturb the others' alchemy; let's go outside for the auction."

The cultivator made a quick decision. "There's a small square not far away; let's go there for the auction."

So most of the people at the scene surrounded Shan Heyuan and Shen Duheng and headed straight for the small square outside.

A moment later, they set up a small auction in the square, and monks kept coming after hearing the news.

With the addition of onlookers, more than 500 people quickly gathered in the small square.

Upon hearing the news, the Law Enforcement Team from Sword Reverence City also rushed over to maintain order at the scene.

Cultivators have many items in their storage Law Artifact.

The staff from Jade Capital Auction House even brought over seats and tea, making the scene quite presentable.

Some people, unaware of the situation, asked each other, "Who is this Instructor Shan? What kind of elixir does he refine? Why are so many people chasing after him?"

Someone whispered an answer, "Planters, huh? I've heard the instructors at the Sword Reverence Academy are exceptionally skilled. The Spiritual Power they cultivate carries the essence of the Breathing Earth, making the Fertilizer Pill they refine for cultivating Spirit Plant particularly effective."

Those around gasped in astonishment upon hearing this. "The aura of the Breathing Earth? Isn't that a legendary rare treasure? How could it be on a cultivator?"

"That's why this Instructor Shan is so amazing."

"Fellow Daoist, you're not from Sword Reverence City, are you?" another cultivator interjected. "Last year, before Instructor Shan had even Core Formation, his Spiritual Power already carried the aura of the Breathing Earth. It caused quite a stir back then."

"Wait, last year?" The person asking widened their eyes. "But isn't Instructor Shan in the Late Core Formation now?!"

The monk who was explaining lowered his voice, "I heard he and his dao companion are practicing Dual Cultivation—it's about to begin, let's wait for the auction."

The cultivators from the Jade Capital Auction House summoned their colleagues and quickly set up an auction stage.

In addition, several monks skilled in appraisal volunteered to help with the appraisal.

These skilled appraisers were quite well-known in Sword Reverence City; they were familiar faces that everyone recognized.

As soon as they came out to examine the samples, the previous doubts immediately subsided considerably.

Shan Heyuan took out the Fertilizer Pill.

Today's Fertilizer Pill comes from the same batch, because the refining method and Spiritual Power are the same, resulting in very stable quality.

The four appraisers each selected a Fertilizer Pill and began examining it on the stage.

Soon, all four appraisers gave their results, concluding that this batch of Fertilizer Pill was of the Late Core Formation stage, of Higher Vehicle quality, and most importantly, contained the aura of Breathing Earth Fertilizer Pill, which was useful for Spirit Plant below the Spirit Transformation.

Once the appraisal results were released, the auction began immediately.

At this time, it was just before dawn, and apart from the cultivators who had come specifically for this purpose, there were basically no passersby in the small square.

This time, Shan Heyuan demanded payment in the form of Top-Grade Spirit Stone.

Therefore, the people from Jade Capital Auction House grouped ten Fertilizer Pill into a set, with a starting price of two Top-Grade Spirit Stones for each set, and each bid increment being at least half a Top-Grade Spirit Stone.

This is a price slightly lower than the value of the Fertilizer Pill.

As soon as the auction began, someone immediately started bidding:

"Two and a half Top-Grade Spirit Stone!"

"Three Top-Grade Spirit Stone!"

Five Top-Grade Spirit Stone!

Five and a half Top-Grade Spirit Stone!

"Seven Top-Grade Spirit Stone!"

Eleven Top-Grade Spirit Stone!

Shan Heyuan put out a total of one hundred and twenty Fertilizer Pill for auction.

The first set of auctions didn't fetch a high price, and it was eventually sold for seventeen Top-Grade Spirit Stone.

After the first set of Fertilizer Pill was successfully auctioned off, the people at Jade Capital Auction House became visibly excited.

The second set of seventeen Top-Grade Spirit Stone was then auctioned off.

The prices for the first five groups are not high.

When it came to the sixth group, a generous cultivator directly threw down twenty-one Top-Grade Spirit Stone.

The price of each batch of Fertilizer Pill then rose steadily.

The last batch of Fertilizer Pill fetched a high price of thirty-three Top-Grade Spirit Stone.

Shan Heyuan never expected that his hard work in just one night would bring him 249 Top-Grade Spirit Stone.

Even if there are costs involved in refining the Fertilizer Pill, his cost would not exceed thirty Top-Grade Spirit Stone.

In other words, without deducting the cost of his own labor, he earned two hundred Top-Grade Spirit Stone in one go.

Shan Heyuan's mouth dropped open.

He knew that high-level planters made a lot of Spirit Stone, but this was just too much.

It's even more efficient than stealing Spirit Stone.

Most importantly, by refining your own Fertilizer Pill and selling them for Spirit Stone, you don't have to worry about anyone openly causing trouble, whereas stealing Spirit Stone will get you hunted down to the death!

The small auction ended on the spot.

They quickly settled the transaction between the Spirit Stone and Fertilizer Pill.

Shan Heyuan paid Jade Capital Auction House a 5% commission as payment for their guarantee and organization of the auction.

The four appraisers who helped with the appraisal received a commission from the Jade Capital Auction House, in addition to keeping the Fertilizer Pill they appraised.

After everything was settled, Shan Heyuan saw that it was dawn and planned to go to work.