CHAPTER 541: CHAPTER 530 AN BIYU, AUCTION STARTS (TWO PARTS IN ONE)_2

An Biyu opened the box, handed it over, and said, "Daoist friend, please check!"

Lu Xuanji stepped forward to examine the fruit, which was the size of a fist, exuded a reddish aura, and was sealed with Dao Patterns to prevent its essence from leaking.

After inspecting, he confirmed the Spirit Fruit was genuine.

Lu Xuanji smiled and said, "Daoist friend is generous!"

The Sixth Grade Creation Fruit fell into his hands so smoothly, it was somewhat unexpected.

Stowing the fruit away, Lu Xuanji’s mood improved considerably.

"No, Daoist friend is the truly generous one!" An Biyu remarked, "During auctions, the price for precious Fifth Grade items typically surges between thirty percent to fifty percent; it rarely exceeds double the price. Many items end up unsold since no one wants to play the fool!"

"Since you urgently need it, offering triple the price—it’s so rare!"

The moment during the auctions seemed to gather cultivators together, competing intensely.

But in truth, many auction events have shills to intensify the atmosphere.

The profit margins at auctions are often not as vast as imagined; it’s mostly fanfare rather than substantial sales, with limited benefits.

Auctions mostly serve to liven up the atmosphere and increase the popularity of the Treasure House.

The Sixth Grade Creation Fruit, priced at five thousand Spirit Stones initially, now sold for fifteen thousand Spirit Stones—quite the windfall.

With the transaction completed, the two exchanged smiles, both quite satisfied.

"Daoist friend, do you need anything else?" An Biyu queried, "We have Primordial Spirit Pills that can aid cultivators in breaking through the Nascent Soul; Bodhi Pills that help cultivators in Enlightenment Dao; and Celestial Destiny Pills that help Nascent Soul cultivators advance a minor Great Realm. If you’re willing to part with twice the price, these can all be purchased ahead of time!"

"Do you have Top-Grade Spirit Stones?"

At the mention of Top-Grade Spirit Stones, An Biyu’s eyes gleamed.

Upon reaching the Divinity Transformation Realm, the rate of cultivation becomes exceedingly slow, akin to a tortoise’s pace; for some, it might take two to three hundred years to ascend a small realm; for others, five to six hundred years for the same.

The only ways to accelerate Divinity Transformation cultivation are taking Sixth Grade Elixirs or refining Top-Grade Spirit Stones.

Continued refining of Top-Grade Spirit Stones significantly hastens Divinity Transformation cultivation.

For those in Divinity Transformation, the more Top-Grade Spirit Stones, the better.

With that, handing a booklet over.

The booklet detailed various items specifically suitable for Nascent Soul cultivators.

"What’s the price of Celestial Destiny Pill?"

Lu Xuanji asked.

"The auction price for Celestial Destiny Pill is a thousand Spirit Stones, but here you can buy it for two thousand Spirit Stones!" An Biyu replied, saying this with a slight blush.

Consuming a Celestial Destiny Pill can advance a small realm and save a cultivator two hundred years of painstaking cultivation.

Though for many Nascent Soul cultivators, it is the least useful.

As they are seldom short on time.

At auctions, Celestial Destiny Pills often go unsold.

"Alright!"

Lu Xuanji agreed.

Saying this, he pulled out two thousand Spirit Stones.

"Daoist friend is generous!"

An Biyu remarked, "Any other items you’d require?"

Lu Xuanji asked, "No!"

"Should you need anything, you can come to our Treasure House, where there are a multitude of items from elixirs, cultivation techniques, spirit medicines, etc., almost everything. If we don’t have it, I can aid you in a search!" stated An Biyu, "We guarantee customer confidentiality here, so no information will be leaked."

"Additionally, we have secret channels that can assist Daoist friends in leaving safely and returning home!"

"With Spirit Stones, our Treasure House provides an array of services!"

An Biyu smiled while introducing the services of the Treasure House.

This prominent client, if treated well, could yield a steady stream of wealth.

"Not needed for now!"

Lu Xuanji collected his items, ready to leave.

"Daoist friend, do consider attending the auction ten days from now; there might be surprises!" suggested An Biyu, "At the auction, a Divinity Transformation Furnace will be available! It might benefit you!"

"Such an honored entity with Divinity Transformation; who would dare auction something like that?"

Lu Xuanji asked curiously.

"There’s an inside story; Daoist friend will understand then!"

An Biyu stated with a smile.

...

Following the conversation, Lu Xuanji began to leave, wandering around within the Treasure House.

The Treasure House spans six layers, each layer corresponding to different cultivation levels, overflowing with numerous items and functions, a dazzling array that confounded the eyes.

Wandering through the venue, Lu Xuanji browsed casually, also purchasing some elixirs and Spiritual Medicine Seeds for the clan cultivators.

Later on, entering a suite for resting in meditation.

Opening the Crystal Gourd, inside he found a fist-sized elixir, radiating a green hue, vibrant with life—surely the Celestial Destiny Pill.

He swallowed the pill and began refining its potency.

The medicinal power gradually permeated his body, converting into massive energy, and his cultivation steadily improved.

In roughly ten years, he would fully refine the Celestial Destiny Pill, advancing his cultivation further.

Initially, refining the Spirit Pill, Spirit Fruit, Top-Grade Spirit Stones, etc., would have required one hundred fifty years to attain the Ninth-Layer Nascent Soul, but now it’s markedly reduced by one hundred forty years.

Time flowed by; in the blink of an eye, ten days passed.

...

After ten days, Lu Xuanji opened his eyes and calculated the time.

The auction was about to commence.

He donned a black cloak that instantly cloaked his presence, stepped out briskly.

Reaching the fourth floor, he took out a Token to enter a designated suite.

The suite was semi-open, with windows offering a view of the auction stage.

Gradually, other cultivators also entered the suites; some were seated in the hall, patiently awaiting the event.

Gradually, around a hundred people filled the auction hall.

Dong dong!

With the sound of the bell, the auction was declared open.

At this moment, a red-clad female cultivator stepped out, black hair cascading down her shoulders, skin pale, possessing an unusually voluptuous figure contrasting her apparent age. Her expression was cold, an authentic chill, a pure chill. She wore a red dress with gold-edged cloud patterns, a gold belt cinched around her waist. Her brow painted with a vivid red flame, face proud and fierce, feet adorned with red leather boots.

Limbs gracefully long, dressed in a white dress, skin snow-like, demeanor icy—a striking contrast between her explosive, perfect figure and the chill on her face.

The one seen not long before, An Biyu.

"Fellow Daoists, participating in our Treasure House auction means giving a little respect to me by abiding by certain rules. Firstly, fighting is prohibited within; any grievances should be settled outside. If any do not obey, I shall eliminate them; Secondly, freedom in buying-selling here without regard to status, but rather how many Spirit Stones you have in your pockets, threatening guests is prohibited! Thirdly, if any Daoist friends purchase treasures but feel uneasy and fear interception on the way, you can use our Treasure House’s Teleportation Array to be sent thousands of miles away, evading certain pursuers!"

"I say this, hoping all Daoist friends ensure their respect!"

Saying this, An Biyu released a terrifying aura, as mighty as mountains and seas, suppressing everything, annihilating all.

Within this vast pressure, the cultivators present shivered profoundly.

Only a few cultivators could withstand this, but their faces were pale nonetheless.

"A Divinity Transformation figure whose aura rivals the East Pole Celestial Venerable!" Lu Xuanji suddenly felt his scalp tingle, body trembling slightly.

Earlier, upon meeting An Biyu, she came across as gentle warmth akin to a kind elder sister next door.

But who knew, behind this was a Divinity Transformation titan, undoubtedly a top-tier leader among Divinity Transformation.

With such authority seated here, who would dare disrespect her?

"Now, the auction begins with a bottle of Nascent Soul Pill, approximately ten pills, starting at a thousand Spirit Stones!" An Biru announced.

"One thousand one hundred!"

"One thousand two hundred!"

"One thousand three hundred!"

...

Finally, sold for one thousand three hundred Spirit Stones.

PS: Continuously lagging behind.