Extreme Almightiest Young Master-Chapter 2017 - 1999: Two Hundred Thousand Spirit Stones
"Two thousand three hundred Spirit Stones!"
"Two thousand five hundred Spirit Stones!"
"Three thousand Spirit Stones!"
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The first unnamed auction item soared all the way, and ultimately fetched a high price of four thousand seven hundred Spirit Stones. This was surprising because although this weapon had good quality, it had some flaws, and such a price already exceeded its true value. Wanrong played a significant role in pushing the auction this far.
Several other items were auctioned subsequently, each fetching a very high value under Wanrong’s manipulation. This impressed Fang Yan and made him reconsider his opinion about this woman. Her grasp of human psychology was excellent—truly a talent!
Suddenly, a special auction item was brought to the stage. As Wanrong unveiled the red cloth, what appeared was something like a block of ice. Even though it was only in the tray, the bone-chilling cold radiating from it caused the temperature in the auction hall to drop noticeably.
Moreover, the ice-like block emitted a metallic shine that made it clear to everyone that this was extraordinary—a top-grade material, incredibly rare. At least, no one in the hall knew the origin of this ice block.
"As everyone can see, this auction item is very special. We can’t disclose its specific origin, and even our auction house couldn’t authenticate its exact name. However, you can all feel its intense icy aura. I must declare, this item is far from simple as it appears; it is not ice but real metal. Its hardness exceeds all expectations, and our auction house has tested it—no mark could be left on it even with premium Dharma Treasures! So, for those interested in Artifact Refining, this is certainly a divine material you dream of!"
"Given how impressive this auction item is, its starting price is also extremely high. According to the consignor’s request, the minimum price is one hundred thousand Spirit Stones, with each subsequent bid increase not less than ten thousand Spirit Stones!"
Looking at the item, Wanrong smiled and explained its features to everyone present, maximizing its advantages. But she omitted one detail—no matter how excellent the refining material, without a good Artifact Refiner, it’s futile; and engaging a top Artifact Refiner might cost more than the material itself, totaling an astronomical figure! As a professional auctioneer, Wanrong knows how to avoid the crux. Her task is simply to auction the item for the highest possible value.
"This is some damn good stuff!"
"Indeed, if successfully refined, it will certainly surpass an Immortal Artifact!"
"Nonsense, it’s worth the money, but do you have connections to a top Artifact Refiner?"
"This... makes my eyes red with envy!"
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The people below stared at the ice-like block with glowing eyes. Even a layperson could see it was a super top-notch material, and if refined, the result would be extraordinary. But the problem was, even if they won the bid, they couldn’t find a top Artifact Refiner to process it. Refining this ice block would require talent beyond a Refining Master, and there might be only one or two such individuals on the Holy Soul Continent, making it essentially worthless to them.
Everyone commented below, knowing the item was good, but no one offered a price. The price itself was absurdly high. Additionally, the success rate for Artifact Refining wasn’t high, similar to Alchemy; the higher the level, the higher the chance of failure. They couldn’t gamble such a fortune along with a Refining Master’s favor for such uncertainty.
Suddenly, the atmosphere became awkward. Wanrong stood on stage, speechless, understanding everyone’s concerns, which were indeed logical. But as an auctioneer, she didn’t want the item to go unsold, so she kept trying.
"You all see this top-grade material—is a rare and fleeting opportunity. If refined successfully, it could become the finest Dharma Treasure, or even an Immortal Artifact. This material has never appeared on the Holy Soul Continent. If anyone could obtain such a Divine Weapon, your strength would skyrocket beyond imagination! So don’t hesitate—get this treasure quickly!"
Wanrong truly tried her best by this point. To be honest, it was indeed a good item, but for those without connections to a Refining Master, it was merely a useless object. Most Artifact Refiners couldn’t process it, and given the high starting price, the situation became embarrassing.
Still, the situation on site remained unchanged, with no one bidding. Despite Wanrong’s beauty, considered captivating, they wouldn’t spend a hundred thousand Spirit Stones for her smile, especially since the item was truly useless to them. It would merely sit there without purpose—far less practical than buying Elixirs or Dharma Treasures.
"Is anyone bidding?"
"Is anyone bidding?"
"Is anyone bidding?" 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺
Wanrong tried to stall as long as possible, but after calling three times, she was still unanswered. She was deeply disappointed. She had initially advised against accepting this item, but the owner insisted, leaving her with no choice. Now, she could only announce it as unsold...
But just as she was about to drop the gavel to declare it unsold, a voice suddenly came from one of the boxes on the second floor.
"One hundred thousand Spirit Stones!"
The voice sounded somewhat old, resonating with absolute confidence, catching everyone below by surprise. They wondered if the person had lost their mind to spend a hundred thousand Spirit Stones on this useless item, as their gazes sought the source of the voice. But from downstairs, none could see the upper level; only Wanrong could see the bidder from the stage.
The bidder was a very elderly man, dressed in a navy blue long robe, with a distinguished appearance. Despite his age, he couldn’t escape exerting his charm. The only standout feature was the pair of dark green balls in his hands, which made him appear even more dignified.
This man was Xu Lifeng from the Wanyuan Sect, serving as the Managing Elder. He had come to the Holy Soul Sect to handle some affairs and decided to attend a random auction, unexpectedly encountering such a treasure. He immediately became intrigued by the item. Additionally, what others didn’t know was that he had excellent relations with the top Refining Master on the Holy Soul Continent. If he secured this auction item, he was confident he could craft it into an Immortal Artifact!
Such an accomplishment—surpassing Dharma Treasures—could drive any cultivator into a frenzy. Across the Eternal Joy Immortal Realm, there were only dozens of Immortal Artifacts. Crafting one himself would bring unimaginable glory, and he couldn’t resist this temptation!
Yet Xu Lifeng was clever; he didn’t bid initially, guessing that few would take interest in the item. So, he didn’t hurry—only speaking up at the last moment. Winning it at one hundred thousand Spirit Stones meant he’d hit the jackpot!
Inside a box on the second floor, the others were also surprised. They were all people of status who could afford the price, but thought the auction item’s cost was too high to be worth it for themselves.
They understood winning the bid was only the first step; the second was finding a Refining Master, and the third was gathering all necessary materials. Each individual material required for Artifact Refining combined into an astronomical sum, conservatively estimated to be in the millions! This was just the third step; the fourth was the refining—a step with the highest risk, as the success rate for crafting an Immortal Artifact was incredibly low, less than one or two out of ten.
"Ten... one hundred thousand Spirit Stones! This gentleman has bid one hundred thousand Spirit Stones! Everyone sees this is someone who truly recognizes value—is there anyone else who wishes to bid? This is a rare opportunity!"
When bidding was finally heard, Wanrong immediately spoke to amplify the ambiance. She finally breathed a sigh of relief—nothing she had auctioned before had ever gone unsold, and she didn’t want any item to go unsold under her watch. No matter what, the problematic item was auctioned, saving her reputation.
At this point, almost everyone in the auction believed no additional bids would be made. Although the item was good, crafting an Immortal Artifact was almost as difficult as ascending to the heavens. To pay for a mere hopeful chance, nobody would accept such a deal. When the item sold for one hundred thousand Spirit Stones, it was already at an astronomical price!
But as everyone thought this, including Xu Lifeng who believed no one would compete with him for the auction item, an unexpected voice emerged!
"Two hundred thousand Spirit Stones!"
This voice captured everyone’s attention immediately, with all eyes fixated on the second floor though none could see inside the boxes. They wondered, how could this person be so bold as to increase the bid by one hundred thousand Spirit Stones, knowing it equaled a small sect’s entire fortune! Such audacity was incredible!
They truly didn’t understand—was this auction item really that valuable? They began scrutinizing the item again but felt it totally unworthy! If an Immortal Artifact were here, offering several million or even tens of millions of Spirit Stones could be expected. However, it was merely a piece of material, and someone willingly bid two hundred thousand Spirit Stones—surely they must have had their brains squeezed by a door!
Under these circumstances, they felt both bidders were mad. One had offered a hundred thousand Spirit Stones, already insane enough, and now another had bid two hundred thousand Spirit Stones—thinking these people were all losing their reason!
