Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 465 - 258: Auction House (Part 2)
Not long after.
The auction officially began amidst a melody of ethereal music.
The auctioneer was a middle-aged cultivator with a kind face, yet his cultivation had surprisingly reached the level of Golden Core Perfection.
Having such a Golden Core Perfection level cultivator host this auction undoubtedly showcased the profound strength of Hundred Bamboo City.
After he stepped onto the stage, he smiled and saluted the crowd, then cleared his throat and said in a loud and infectious voice:
"I am Feng Yuanbo, warmly welcoming all fellow Daoists to this grand auction!"
"Today, we have prepared numerous rare treasures for everyone, and I believe you will find this trip worthwhile!"
"Alright, without further ado, the first auction item is a lower grade exotic treasure—the Ice Heart Soul Suppressing Bell!"
Once a graceful attendant lightly placed a pure white, jade-like bell, meticulously crafted from white jade, on a crystal tray.
Feng Yuanbo began to detail the capabilities of this exotic treasure:
"This exotic treasure possesses a magical power to soothe the mind and heart."
"If any of you encounter instability in your mindset during cultivation, and unfortunately fall under the influence of a Heart Demon, merely listening to the gentle tune of this Soul Suppressing Bell will swiftly restore inner peace."
"Moreover, it aids cultivators in entering a deeper state of cultivation more smoothly, which makes it an excellent aid in one’s cultivation journey..."
Inside a private box on the third floor.
"This item does have some unique qualities."
Xu Ping’s eyes flashed with a hint of interest.
For many cultivators, such an exotic treasure capable of stabilizing the mind at crucial moments is indeed a rare aid in cultivation.
It’s just a pity that its grade is ultimately too low.
With Xu Ping’s current level and needs, the role this lower-grade treasure can play for him is indeed limited.
If it were at a mid-grade level, Xu Ping might participate in the auction without hesitation and take possession of it.
...
As time passed, after the auction of the lower-grade exotic treasures ended, another batch of alchemical arrays and tools followed, all rare outside and fetching impressive prices.
Among them were special items like puppets and demon beast eggs.
However, Xu Ping showed no interest in them.
"The next auction item is something that surely the venerable elder cultivators among us have eagerly awaited for long—the lifespan-extending holy medicine, Third Rank Longevity Spirit Fruit—Blood Marrow Vermilion Fruit!"
Feng Yuanbo’s voice carried a touch of excitement, as if possessing an invisible magic, instantly causing a stir within the venue.
Before he finished speaking, some elderly fake pill cultivators immediately perked up, and several Golden Core cultivators couldn’t help but let their eyes gleam.
"It has finally arrived!"
Xu Ping, dressed in a black robe, quietly watched the Blood Marrow Vermilion Fruit on stage.
He was determined to obtain this Blood Marrow Vermilion Fruit!
His main competitors would certainly be the Golden Core cultivators.
However, most Golden Core cultivators have their own sects behind them, often needing to balance various factors, so they can’t afford to pay an immense price for a single Blood Marrow Vermilion Fruit at all costs.
But he was different, being a lone cultivator, he could only invest for himself.
...
Meanwhile, in another private box marked with the character "A".
Miao Sijia and her father Miao Jun were sitting inside, looking down at the auction hall below through the box’s window.
Miao Sijia wore a light purple long dress, her figure graceful, and her demeanor elegant.
At this moment, her gaze fell on the blood-red spirit fruit placed on the crystal tray, and her eyes couldn’t help but brighten, revealing an unconcealed look of delight.
"Father, you haven’t taken a Third Rank Longevity Spirit Object yet, and this Blood Marrow Vermilion Fruit is considered quite potent among them. You might as well bid for it."
Miao Sijia turned her head to look at Miao Jun beside her.
At this moment, Miao Jun’s eyes, too, couldn’t help but show a hint of interest.
As a Golden Core cultivator, though he still had a long time until his life’s end, objects that extend life are highly attractive to any cultivator.
Who wouldn’t want to tread further and live longer on this long journey of cultivation?
However, after pondering for a moment, Miao Jun still slowly shook his head.
"If the competition is too fierce, there’s no need to insist on it."
His voice was stable and calm, "We are mainly here for the Core Formation spiritual objects. With various forces gathered at this auction, Core Formation spiritual objects are paramount, and we cannot sacrifice the important for the trivial."
Upon hearing her father’s words, Miao Sijia couldn’t help but feel a sudden pang of unease in her heart.
Luckily, Li Gongfeng didn’t agree to join them this time, otherwise, it would have been awkward if they had to compete for the same item.
Actually, she only learned the specifics of what would be auctioned shortly before the event, otherwise, she wouldn’t have rashly invited Li Feiyu.
"Third Rank Longevity Spirit Object—Blood Marrow Vermilion Fruit, starting bid at 40,000 Spirit Stones, with minimum increments of 3,000 Spirit Stones."
Feng Yuanbo’s loud and clear voice echoed through the auction hall.
As soon as he finished, the bidding erupted like wildfire.
"Forty-three thousand Spirit Stones!"
An elderly fake pill cultivator bid first, his voice tinged with urgency.
"Forty-six thousand Spirit Stones!"
Another voice quickly followed, similarly filled with desire for this spirit fruit.
"Fifty thousand Spirit Stones!"
The sounds of bidding rose and fell, endlessly reverberating...
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The elderly fake pill cultivators continuously bid, trying to seize this rare opportunity.
While several Golden Core cultivators couldn’t hold back and joined the intense bidding, making the atmosphere increasingly heated.
