This price slightly exceeds the Yin Sha Shura Banner by half a point, but as they are all in a marriage alliance, Wang Shouzhe is unwilling to take advantage.

The reason for wanting the Yin Sha Shura Banner is that this middle-grade demon artifact is very suitable for Ancestor Longyan, as it can assist her in cultivating the Yin Sha Power and can be used as a control tool in battlefield situations, greatly enhancing the overall strength of the Wang Family.

Since Wang Shouzhe wants this demon artifact and other families are unable to use such an artifact, it is naturally impossible for anyone to compete for this item.

After Wang Shouzhe asked three times and no one bid, the Yin Sha Shura Banner went to the Wang Family.

With this middle-grade spiritual artifact level demon artifact, Ancestor Longyan gains another powerful weapon. As a result, Ancestor Longyan’s combat power is nearly equivalent to the highest level in the Spirit Platform Realm.

"Middle-grade spiritual artifact ’Dragon Tiger Demon-Subduing Ruler’, does anyone need it? Starting bid 28 points." Wang Shouzhe started to handle the next treasure, "Each increase must not be less than 1 point."

As soon as he finished speaking, several Ancestors’ eyes lit up instantly, their breathing became more intense.

The "Dragon Tiger Demon-Subduing Ruler" was previously the clan’s spiritual artifact of the Qianma Huangfu Family and also the renowned spiritual artifact of Huangfu Jinyuan.

Unlike the Yin Sha Shura Banner, which basically no one could use, the Dragon Tiger Demon-Subduing Ruler is very suitable as a combat spiritual artifact for families.

Moreover, it is a rare middle-grade spiritual artifact.

It is known that lower-grade spiritual artifacts are relatively easy to obtain on the market, while middle-grade or higher are almost in a state of being priced but not traded, always being hard to come by.

Even if one goes to auctions, it depends on luck to encounter one, and whether there are powerful families competing, missing out is common.

Only some established eighth-grade or seventh-grade noble families, after hundreds or thousands of years of accumulation, have some middle-grade spiritual artifacts in stock. Or, like Ancestor Zhou Xuan at the time, by pioneering in the Outer Domain, they can suddenly gather a handful of middle-grade spiritual artifacts.

"Everyone, please act according to your capability, let’s not harm the harmony." Seeing them a bit carried away, Wang Shouzhe immediately reminded and said, "Besides, my Wang Family will not compete this time."

For Wang Shouzhe, although the Dragon Tiger Demon-Subduing Ruler is good, it’s bullying to compete after having obtained the Yin Sha Shura Banner at the base price.

Moreover, whether it’s Wang Shouzhe’s "Heart Guard Shield", Liua Ruolan’s "Qiushui Sword", or Wang Lici’s "Big Hammer", they are all upper-grade spiritual artifacts.

Once Luqiu and Luojing cultivate for a while longer and reach the peak of the Qi Refining Realm and venture into the Trial Land, they can obtain two more upper-grade spiritual artifacts.

Why compete with the allied families?

Besides, in such close cooperation, enhancing their strength is indirectly enhancing the Wang Family’s strength.

The Ancestors exchanged glances and instantly understood why Wang Shouzhe was giving way, feeling moved again.

Wang Shouzhe is indeed befittingly Wang Shouzhe.

Just maintaining calm in the face of middle-grade spiritual artifacts, his composure and spirit instantly overshadowed them.

With Wang Shouzhe setting the standard, naturally, they could not appear too greedy.

Liua Yuanbai Ancestor coughed twice and said, "Everyone, such a quality middle-grade spiritual artifact can serve as a clan’s spiritual artifact. Let us speak with strength, my Liua Family bids 30 points."

The Liua Family currently has only 13 points, and the remaining deficit has to be compensated with Qian Gold. Each point must be supplemented by 3150 Qian Gold.

The price was immediately raised significantly by him.

"Yuanbai old brother is right, treasures are rare, everyone should contend." said Ancestor Ao of the Shanyang Gongsun Family, "Our Gongsun Family bids 32 points. My family’s Gongsun Mang has achieved minor success in the Geng Metal Battle Body, this treasure suits him best."

"This..."

Ancestor Beichen of the Xu Family frowned, he wanted this treasure too. But the Xu Family already has the "Dragon Suppression Stele", and secondly, he has become impoverished collecting resources for the Celestial Human Realm breakthrough and the partnership investment with the Wang Family.

An established eighth-grade noble family now still owes the Wang Family a substantial debt. Furthermore, if he successfully enters the Celestial Human Realm, future expenses will be greater...

Fine, better save some money.

Beichen Ancestor sighed, "Our Changning Xu Family withdraws from the competition."

Chen Family Ancestor Ruhong initially wanted to compete, but upon seeing Shanyang and Shanyin confronting each other, he furrowed his brow and announced withdrawal as well.

He has 13 points, which can be converted into over 40,000 Qian Gold.

Rather than butting heads, it’s better to save some foundation for the family and build more merchant ships.

The Golden Sand Xu Family and Yingxiu Lu Family, being insufficient in ninth-grade noble family foundation, knew they couldn’t compete against eighth-grade families and backed down to avoid offending anyone.

Thus, only Ancestor Yuanbai and Ancestor Ao were left competing.

Each point costs 3150 Qian Gold, and the two Ancestors were constantly deliberating and bidding.

Following the bid from 33 points to 34 points, and then Ancestor Ao called 36 points. Ancestor Yuanbai sighed, "Forget it, forget it, Ao old man, you truly have a stubborn temper, my Liua Family withdraws from the competition."

Liua Yuanbai was also considering Wang Shouzhe’s favor.

After all, he knows Wang Shouzhe spent significant effort establishing this alliance, and he doesn’t wish to confront the Shanyang Gongsun Family again over this matter.

"Congratulations Ancestor Ao." Wang Shouzhe relaxed and congratulated with a smile, "36 points for this middle-grade spiritual artifact is not a loss."

He knows this treasure, if well managed in an auction, can be sold for a high price of over ten or twenty thousand. 36 points, just over eleven thousand, is not a loss.

"Hahaha, thanks to old brother Yuanbai for yielding." Gongsun Ao’s face relaxed greatly, "If it weren’t for Mang’er’s battle body best suiting this treasure, I wouldn’t dare compete so boldly."

Gongsun Mang is currently in his nineties, still young and full of potential, with the Geng Metal Battle Body being highly formidable. Now the Gongsun Family has grown wealthier and is gradually cultivating him as a Celestial Human seed.

With this treasure, Gongsun Mang will be like a tiger gaining wings, and his combat power can immediately soar.

"Shouzhe, our family’s development is too rapid lately, surplus gold is limited." Gongsun Ao did not fear losing face, directly clasped his hands toward Wang Shouzhe, "We would still need to borrow fifty thousand Qian Gold from the Wang Family, and repay with Qian Gold including interest over five years."

"Naturally possible." Wang Shouzhe smiled, "Then let’s follow the usual regulations."

Now that the marriage alliance is very unified, mutual lending is quite normal, and Wang Shouzhe has established a set of regulations, with the annual interest generally at 5%.

This is the proper accounting between brothers.

The brothers within the same family must account clearly. Financial transactions between noble families must be conducted straightforwardly and transparently.

Otherwise, this marriage alliance would be close to disintegrating.

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