The Master of Beasts-Chapter 529 - 122: Auction Finale (Part 2)

"Hehe."

The sounds of arguing persisted in the hall, most depreciating the Spiritual Beasts, yet this did not affect their auction. In fact, some cultivators were criticizing the beasts’ utility while fervently bidding for them.

Several hours later, the auctioneer Shuibing suddenly tapped the gavel.

"Everyone, the next item is our finale. Of course, the first is still a Spiritual Beast, but it is somewhat different!"

Resembling a dog, its body covered with leopard spots, horns on its head similar to those of a bull, and a bark akin to a dog’s cry.

Gently stroking this Mountain and Sea Strange Beast, Shuibing introduced with a smile: "Mountain and Sea Strange Beast Jiao, it is not skilled in combat, but it possesses a peculiar ability; wherever it appears, there is abundant harvest!"

"Its abundant harvest isn’t limited to grain; whether spiritual medicine or Spirit Plant, as long as Jiao stays in the area, everything will grow rapidly, and it will even slowly enhance the grade of Spiritual Objects!"

"Is it true or not!"

"Such an extraordinary ability."

"Should we not concern ourselves with how exactly the Five Elements Sect acquired so many Mountain and Sea Strange Beasts?"

"Starting bid is five thousand Divine Crystals, with each increment no less than one hundred."

"Eight thousand." "Ten thousand."

"Twelve thousand." "Twenty thousand!"

The impact of Jiao was too significant; its ability could almost guarantee the stable foundation of a power. Most of the cultivators present were key figures in their respective powers, capable of influencing the opinions of families and sects to some extent.

Consequently, the price soared absurdly high!

"One hundred thousand."

Mu Xifeng’s delicate command immediately silenced everyone. One hundred thousand Divine Crystals, even a Golden Immortal would be strained.

Qian Yuanbao reluctantly closed his mouth; although Jiao’s role was significant, the Puppet Sect’s most important assets were still the Spiritual Mines, so it wasn’t an absolute necessity.

As for Lei Batian, apologies, but the Thunder God Temple were paupers, Lei Batian being a kind of poor Golden Immortal who couldn’t manage one hundred thousand Divine Crystals.

Shen Boyi chuckled foolishly in the booth, and Chen Jiuge was also shocked by the price.

"Perhaps in the future, we should cultivate more Mountain and Sea Strange Beasts with special abilities, preferably those that can assist in production."

"Ancestor Master, I remember I bred more than one Jiao!" Chen Jiuge suddenly recalled.

Shen Boyi chuckled, "Yes, there are three, but the sect took the other two. We also need development, you know. If it weren’t for Medicine King Valley participating in this auction, not a single Jiao would have been released."

"I see." Chen Jiuge felt a bit puzzled, although Jiao was considered a decent Exotic Beast among Mountain and Sea Strange Beasts, it was at most of lower medium rank. If it were replaced by Dang Kang, would these people go mad!

Keeping this in mind, Chen Jiuge decided that without fully understanding the situation of Mountain and Sea Strange Beasts in the True Realm, he must not cultivate overly powerful Exotic Beasts.

The final two items were Wood God Liquid and Sun Essence, one taken by the Thunder God Temple and the other by the Puppet Sect.

The auction concluded, and cultivators filed out in droves.

These cultivators all had flushed faces, their expressions excited. This auction was so stimulating, perhaps the items at Five Luminaries Auction House weren’t the most valuable, but they were certainly the rarest.

Just two nearly extinct Mountain and Sea Strange Beasts could give the participating cultivators enough bragging rights for several thousand years.

Mentioning to a friend in leisure, "Have you ever seen a Mountain and Sea Strange Beast?"

"No? Well, I have, two kinds in fact!"

Just the thought was thrilling!

........

After the auction ended, Shen Boyi sent Chen Jiuge back to Divine Tree Mansion and then left. It was said that Evergreen Medicine King from Medicine King Valley had a matter to discuss, presumably about the origin of these Mountain and Sea Strange Beasts.

Five Elements Hall, the core hall of the Five Elements Sect, generally used only to receive important guests.

The Five Elements Great Gate, unopened for thousands of years, had opened today to welcome Mu Xifeng and Mu Xinyan.

The rich Five Elements Qi directly spawned a large number of Five Elements Elves, these mindless Elves frolicking and playing in the hall.

Occasionally, a Five Elements Crystal would drop from them, and the accumulated crystals over millennia had filled more than half of the vast Five Elements Hall.

Mu Xinyan was somewhat amazed, "The Five Elements Sect is incredibly affluent, to have so many Five Elements Crystals."

Mu Xifeng shook her head with a light smile: "Our Medicine King Valley is even richer; the Puppet Sect surpasses us all."

"Xinyan, every great sect has unfathomable depths; these aren’t much. Strength is the essence."

"As expected of the youngest Medicine King of Medicine King Valley, you’re absolutely right." Liu Tai’s figure gradually solidified in the hall.

"Greetings, Sect Master." Mu Xifeng bowed slightly and greeted.

"No need for formalities. You’re meeting me on behalf of Medicine King Valley as a whole; what do you wish to discuss?" Liu Tai said with a serious expression.

Mu Xifeng waved her hands and said solemnly, "Before that, I would like to ask Sect Master Liu a question!"

"Ask away."

"Where did the Mountain and Sea Strange Beasts at the auction come from, or can the Five Elements Sect continue to produce them?"

After pondering for a while, Liu Tai replied in a deep voice, "What if we can, and what if we cannot?"

"If we cannot, then let this meeting be a simple encounter between Medicine King Valley and the Five Elements Sect, and we can reconfirm our future elixir collaboration contract."

"If we can, I believe Medicine King Valley and the Five Elements Sect could cooperate more deeply, for instance, by jointly resisting the Thunder God Temple, or perhaps even annihilating the Thunder God Temple."

A gleam flashed in Liu Tai’s eyes. As the youngest Daluo of the Sect Master lineage and assuming the position of Sect Master for the first time, Liu Tai naturally wanted to achieve some accomplishments.

"I know Sect Master Liu is not the same as the previous sect master, right?" Mu Xifeng said with a smile.

"You’ve convinced me, given that..."

After a full ten days and nights, Mu Xifeng finally walked out of the Five Elements Hall with Mu Xinyan.

This negotiation will completely break the surrounding peace, as war is about to commence.

...

"Hoo hoo hoo"

Wufu cautiously breathed fire, occasionally glancing upwards, fearing it might do something wrong.

After a long time, with a muffled sound echoing, Wufu stopped its actions.

Yue Meng looked at the golden First Revolutions Immortal Pill, and satisfied, she patted Wufu’s small head: "You’re much better than Dabai and Little Huojing."

Wufu displayed a friendly smile, then took a First Revolutions Golden Core and vanished swiftly from Yue Meng’s sight.

Since refining the First Revolutions Immortal Pill alone last time, upon returning, Granny Mu’s teachings became increasingly profound, and the pace grew faster. If Yue Meng had not been a Moon Rabbit by nature, naturally adept at refining medicine, she might have struggled to keep up.

"At least now, I can refine the Second Revolutions Immortal Pill." Yue Meng was still a bit unsatisfied with her progress.

"Junior Chen, Junior Chen."

Yue Meng opened the courtyard door, looking curiously at the Five Elements Sect disciple outside: "Why are you looking for my master?"

"You must be Yue Meng; I’m Gu Shan. Junior Chen had previously issued a task to find spiritual beasts. I was lucky enough to find one, so I’m here to claim my reward!" Gu Shan said cheerfully.

"Really? Show me!" Yue Meng exclaimed in surprise.

Gu Shan, not fearing Yue Meng would renege on the deal, had a Spirit Beast Bag at his waist that emitted a spirit light, revealing a long, thick shadow.

"Bali!" Yue Meng exclaimed in joy.

"Sister Yue Meng!" The dazed Bali’s eyes were filled with joy upon seeing Yue Meng.

Gu Shan cheerfully stood by, watching the two reunite, not delaying for long.

"I remember the task reward was that as long as one found a spiritual beast, one could freely form a contract with any spiritual beast."

Recalling the task reward’s details, Yue Meng summoned Hong Yue, gave some instructions, and sent it off to collect the reward from the tree house outside.

After the auction concluded, the promised rewards were distributed.

"Appoint Chen Jiuge as the Great Steward of Zone Three Garden in the Five Elements Sect Spiritual Beast Garden, with full discretion and authority to command a hundred from the Guardian Army, and at maximum command two Golden Immortal Guardians!"

"Annual stipend elevated to Inner Elder Level, and granted a large Spiritual Stone Mine, a small Divine Crystal Mine, and a small Spiritual Ore Mine."

"Thank you, Sect Master," Chen Jiuge said, his voice somewhat strained.

The reward was indeed lavish, enhancing position, status, and power—a qualitative leap!

Liu Tai said cheerfully, "Just concentrate on nurturing spiritual beasts in the future, and if you encounter any difficulties, you can talk to me directly."

"Moreover, I will also assist you with the task you posted in the sect about finding missing spiritual beasts."

"Thank you, Sect Master."

"Alright, go back. Your cultivation is still somewhat lacking. The spirit energy concentration in Lou Boxuan’s abode is limited, while the spirit energy concentration in Zone Three Garden of the Spiritual Beast Garden is higher. You should stay over there, and I’ll send someone to establish a Spirit Gathering Array for you."

"Yes."