Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 654 - 652: Mixed Element Flower

Tianzhao Square.

Initially, the items being auctioned were merely some spiritual artifacts. Only halfway through did a magical treasure finally appear on the auction stage.

Ning Daoran held a jade talisman in his hand, sitting silently. He was waiting solely for the Divinity Transformation Elixir; nothing else could pique his interest.

Still, for the largest square in Heavenly Light Immortal City, would this enormous auction feature any Spiritual Treasure-level items?

In the end, Ning Daoran was rather disappointed.

After the auction of several dozen Dust-falling Pills, a third-tier top-grade ancient treasure was brought onstage as the "quasi-main act" for bidding. This ancient treasure was a brocade handkerchief that looked to be at least several thousand years old. Though the treasure essence was rich, Ning Daoran felt no interest at all.

After a bout of fierce competition, the brocade handkerchief was won by a woman hidden in one of the private boxes.

"Fellow Daoists."

On the auction stage, a late-stage Golden Core female cultivator, dressed in a Flowing Cloud Immortal Dress and walking with graceful steps, smiled and said, "Next up is the highlight of today’s auction in Tianzhao Square!"

A maid walked up holding a tray. The tray was shrouded in silk, obscuring the item within, yet a strange medicinal fragrance quickly wafted across the entire square!

"It really is the Mixed Element Flower..."

In the main hall of the auction, a bald Golden Core cultivator stood up abruptly, his face filled with excitement. "Tianzhao Square truly has deep foundations, to actually acquire such a Holy Medicine..."

"Hey, Third Elder Zhang."

A cultivator teased, "You’re only a mid-stage Golden Core; what does the Divinity Transformation Elixir, the Mixed Element Flower, have to do with you? Why are you getting so worked up?"

"Can’t I be happy for the Nascent Soul seniors?"

The bald cultivator rolled his eyes and sat down sulkily.

Someone else commented, "This will definitely be a vicious battle of Spirit Stones... The Mixed Element Flower is a rare treasure, always in high demand yet nearly impossible to procure. In Heavenly Light Immortal City alone, many need this elixir. Even the six true disciples of the Divine Fire Sect covet it, not to mention the Nascent Soul elders—perhaps even Sect Master Long Xian’er and her husband Zhang Qinghe aren’t fully prepared with their Divinity Transformation Elixirs."

"Nonsense!"

Someone refuted, "The Divine Fire Sect’s foundations are incomparably robust. As the granddaughter of the previous sect master, how could Long Xian’er lack a Divinity Transformation Elixir? Rumor has it the former sect master himself was a Divinity Transformation cultivator, and a single Ming Xing Immortal Soul Pill shouldn’t be difficult for him."

"Fellow Daoist, you’re being too naive. The Ming Xing Immortal Soul Pill is a supreme treasure in this world. Do you think it’s like a Nascent Condensing Pill or a Dust-falling Pill? Forget Long Xian’er—even the previous sect master nearly fell when he attempted to break through to Divinity Transformation without using a Ming Xing Immortal Soul Pill and only relying on sheer determination."

"If that’s the case... the final price for this Mixed Element Flower will surely be astronomical."

Everyone drew a sharp breath, their expressions simultaneously shifting.

In his private box, Ning Daoran frowned, his gaze sweeping over the other boxes. Many emanated Nascent Soul auras, proving the competition for this Mixed Element Flower was indeed fierce.

But in terms of financial power...

Ning Daoran felt absolutely no pressure. Years of accumulation, combined with the gifts from Ning Tianyi in Guiru City, had pushed his stockpile of Spirit Stones to nearly thirty million. It could be said his wealth rivaled that of nations!

"Fellow Daoists."

On the auction stage, the charming Golden Core female cultivator gently raised the Mixed Element Flower with a sweet smile. "This is the Mixed Element Flower, one of the four primary ingredients of the Divinity Transformation Holy Medicine Ming Xing Immortal Soul Pill. It is the star item in today’s auction and the dream of every Nascent Soul cultivator. The starting bid is two million Spirit Stones. Interested parties may begin bidding!"

"Two and a half million!"

Immediately, a rather voluptuous female cultivator raised her hand to bid.

She was only in the early-stage Golden Core, clearly had no personal use for the Mixed Element Flower, and didn’t seem capable of producing over two million Spirit Stones. Evidently, someone was backing her from the shadows.

"This Fellow Daoist offers two and a half million. Any higher bids?"

The auctioneer’s face was all smiles.

She glanced at the jade talisman in her hand, which suddenly flickered with a spiritual light. She smiled again and announced, "A Fellow Daoist in one of the private boxes has bid three million. Any higher?"

The next moment, another light flashed on the jade talisman, and the bid rose to 3.3 million Spirit Stones.

Ning Daoran frowned. As expected, the race had begun.

The cultivators in the main hall were clearly not contenders for the Mixed Element Flower. Anyone with enough financial and cultivation strength wouldn’t be squeezed into the hall with the crowd. The true competitors for the Mixed Element Flower were undoubtedly in the private boxes, secretly bidding through jade talismans to win this rare elixir!

Without a sound, Ning Daoran infused his jade talisman with a strand of mana.

Instantly, the auctioneer below let out a faint smile. "The bid is now four million Spirit Stones. Any higher?"

"Four million?"

In the hall below, a pudgy Daoist shook his head. "That’s outrageous, outrageous! This kind of mad bidding for the Nascent Soul elites... truly not something us lesser cultivators can afford to participate in."

"Sigh, four million Spirit Stones!"

Someone sighed. "Who’s making such an extravagant move? This is just one ingredient of the Divinity Transformation Elixir, not the elixir itself, yet they’ve pushed it to four million. It’s absolutely insane!"

"Could it be Sect Master Long Xian’er who’s bidding?"

"Impossible! When I left the sect, the sect master was still in seclusion."

"Then it must be one of the inner elders or the true disciples..."

"Could it be Guest Elder Zhang Qinghe?"

"Ah yes..."

Someone exclaimed, "You’re absolutely right, Fellow Daoist. Zhang Qinghe is not only Sect Master Long’s Daoist partner but also a guest elder of the Divine Fire Sect. Coupled with the vast wealth and talented ranks of the Zhang Family behind him, he absolutely has the means to spend four million Spirit Stones."

As everyone speculated, a radiant glow flashed across the auctioneer’s jade talisman again.

"A Fellow Daoist has raised the bid to five million!" The auctioneer smiled sweetly, her dimples deepening.

"..."

Ning Daoran frowned slightly.

In the neighboring box, a woman’s sigh of resignation could be heard.

Evidently, this mysterious new bid of five million was beyond her financial capacity.

Indeed, for merely one ingredient of the Ming Xing Immortal Soul Pill to fetch such a price was repeatedly exceeding expectations.

Ning Daoran, however, paid it no mind. Spirit Stones to him were just numbers.

Infusing his jade talisman with another strand of mana, he raised the bid to six million!

When the six-million bid echoed through the auction hall, most of the cultivators were left dumbfounded and speechless. This auction had already shattered the limits of their understanding.

"Seven million!"

The auctioneer’s charming face lit up with joy. "The previous Fellow Daoist has bid seven million—any higher?"

Ning Daoran frowned slightly but unhesitatingly infused his jade talisman with mana, raising the bid to eight million!

With an increment of a million at each stage, the auction turned dizzying. Every million represented a staggering amount—equivalent to 200 standard Foundation Establishment Pills!

For a sect, 200 standard Foundation Establishment Pills could be a turning point for growth!

Finally, after some time, the jade talisman once again glimmered faintly, hesitating this time as if the bidder’s financial reserves were nearing their limit.

"Nine million!"

The auctioneer was brimming with excitement. "This Fellow Daoist has offered nine million—any higher?"

Ning Daoran didn’t hesitate to infuse the jade talisman again.

"Ten million!"

The auctioneer exclaimed gleefully, "That mysterious Fellow Daoist has now bid ten million—any higher?"

"Damn it, madman!"

In a distant box, a low curse rang out.

"Hmph..."

Ning Daoran folded his arms smugly, already knowing he had secured the victory.

"Knock, knock~~"

Soon after, Master Lu Qinglong and the auctioneer girl entered Ning Daoran’s private box through a hidden passage. Smiling, Lu Qinglong said, "Congratulations, Senior, on successfully securing the Mixed Element Flower!"

He handed over the flower.

Ning Daoran immediately sent a wisp of mana to envelop the flower, transferring it into his storage ring. Then he produced ten brand-new storage bags and said, "Each bag contains one million Spirit Stones. Please verify them carefully."

"Understood. Please wait a moment, Senior!"

Lu Qinglong quickly counted. His skill was impeccable, taking only moments to finish before clasping his hands together. "The transaction is complete! Thank you for gracing our Tianzhao Square."

"As it should be."

Ning Daoran nodded with a smile. "With this completed... may I take my leave?"

"Of course."

Lu Qinglong offered, "Since Senior has just obtained the Mixed Element Flower, shall I escort you through the hidden passage?"

"No need. This is within the city walls—Master Lu, don’t worry. I will naturally not attract unwanted attention."

"Very well!"

With that, Ning Daoran departed elegantly.

He wasn’t in any rush to leave. At this moment, those eager to flee were likely the ones who had acquired valuable items. Instead, he summoned a knowledgeable attendant and wandered the square leisurely, searching for treasures he might still need.

...

By this time, the auction had just ended, and throngs of cultivators filled the square.

"Hmm, are you the guest elder of Divine Fire Sect?"

Suddenly, a voice called from a corner.

Ning Daoran turned around and saw a young cultivator dressed in the attire of a Divine Fire Sect true disciple. The young man exuded a mid-stage Nascent Soul aura despite his youth.

Moreover, this individual possessed a first-grade Fire Spirit Root—a peerless genius with an air of utter arrogance!

This person’s ranking undoubtedly surpassed that of Long Jiyu.

"Yes, indeed."

Ning Daoran turned calmly and smiled faintly. "I am Ning Daoran, invited as a guest elder by Sect Master Long two years ago."

"Oh?"

The young man frowned, blatantly muttering to himself, "What on earth is going on with our Divine Fire Sect, spending so many Spirit Stones to keep around such a useless person?"

Beside him, two other Divine Fire Sect disciples exchanged awkward glances, coughing lightly. They both seemed deeply respectful of this young true disciple. One of them hesitated before saying, "Brother Zhang, this is the Ning Guest Elder who surpassed Long Jiyu in the Divine Fire Tower rankings!"

"Oh?"

The youth looked over again, shaking his head gently. "Well, he doesn’t seem like much..."

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