Chapter 612 - 250: One Million Spirit Stones
Chapter 612: Chapter 250: One Million Spirit Stones
They also wanted to witness what the most incredible item of this auction would be.
They wanted to see which factions would compete for it, and who would ultimately offer the highest price.
Then, when they left, they could brag to their friends and family, "I was there, I saw it with my own eyes..."
The first item to appear was a Celestial Level Cultivation Technique that could lead one straight to the Nascent Soul Realm.
It ultimately fetched a high price of 700,000 Spirit Stones.
However, Xiao Chen wasn’t interested in it and didn’t participate in the bidding.
Next was a high-quality Spiritual Artifact that required three hundred streams of True Essence to fully activate.
It was surprisingly driven up to the high price of 500,000 Spirit Stones.
"Is that thing really so expensive?"
Xiao Chen was genuinely surprised this time. The Ghost-Faced Profound Light Shield in his possession was of the same caliber.
’It seems the Yellow Springs Dao was truly willing to leave its successor good things.’
’Then again, the Yellow Springs Dao was once prosperous. A starved camel is still bigger than a horse, after all.’
"I’m sure many of you fellow Daoists heard before you arrived that this auction would feature a Talisman Treasure of at least the fourth class."
Luo Hanxiang brought out a Jade Disc from backstage, upon which rested a White Jade Ring only three inches in size.
"Fellow Daoists, this item is a replica of the Magical Treasure, the White Jade Vajra Bracelet."
"After a personal appraisal by our Commerce Association’s Deputy Shopkeeper, it has been identified as a Fifth-Class Defensive Talisman Treasure, possessing half the power of the original Magical Treasure."
"The marvels within it naturally need no further explanation."
"The starting bid is 400,000 Spirit Stones!"
In truth, news of this auction item had leaked long ago.
Thus, many Cultivators had come specifically for it.
The moment bidding began, two offers appeared simultaneously from the second floor.
From Room B11: "I bid 500,000 Spirit Stones!"
And from Room B4: "I bid 600,000 Spirit Stones!"
Seemingly recognizing the other’s voice, a mocking tone came from Room B4: "Well, well, if it isn’t Huiming Arhat?"
"Has Pudu Temple become so poor these days?"
"The dignified Abbot of a branch temple only bids 500,000 Spirit Stones for a Fifth-Class Talisman Treasure? If word of this got out, wouldn’t you be a laughingstock for being so out of touch?"
Huiming Arhat now recognized the other person as well. "Amitabha Buddha. So, it is Hundred Acupoints."
"You need not concern yourself with my affairs, Hundred Acupoints."
"Rather, it is you who harbors resentment. I fear it will become a heart-demon in the future and impede your Realm. I advise you to let it go as soon as possible."
The two didn’t continue their war of words, instead trying to outbid and suppress each other.
They quickly raised the price to 780,000 Spirit Stones, dissuading nearly all other Cultivators.
Xiao Chen, however, was considering whether he should bid.
He was actually quite interested in the Talisman Treasure.
Mainly because he had never seen one before and wanted to see what it was like.
.
Seemingly noticing that no one else was participating in the bidding.
"Seven hundred and eighty thousand Spirit Stones, going once."
After calling the bid, Luo Hanxiang took advantage of the pause to add a reminder, "Fellow Daoists, this is a brand-new Fifth-Class Talisman Treasure."
"Not only can it be used a full ten times, providing an extra layer of security in both Magical Combat and exploration..."
"...but it also offers a one-time opportunity to sacrifice the Talisman Treasure for a forced activation."
"Even when facing a Nascent Soul Demon Beast, depending on the remaining Spirit Patterns, it can hold it off for anywhere from one to six hours. This could create a path to survival."
Huh?
’It can do that?’
Xiao Chen’s eyes lit up. In that case, there was nothing to hesitate about. "800,000 Spirit Stones!"
’Why didn’t you mention such an important function earlier? I almost missed out on something great.’
Although an extra six hours might not seem useful against a Nascent Soul True Monarch...
...what if he could collect four Talisman Treasures?
That would be a whole day, which meant a chance for Blade of Night to refresh.
For Xiao Chen, the best use would be to collect a full set and keep them in his Storage Ring as a backup.
If he ever got unlucky and encountered danger before Blade of Night’s cooldown was over, he could hold out until it ended.
’Although doing so seems a bit too extravagant.’
’Spending so many Spirit Stones just for a contingency that might never even happen.’
But!
Survival is always the number one priority!
’With my Augments, there’s an infinite future as long as I’m alive. If I die, it’s all over.’
This was a case of "save when you should, spend when you must."
In this regard, Xiao Chen never hesitated to spend.
"Amitabha Buddha. Since this benefactor wants it, this humble monk will defer to you today."
Huiming Arhat was already feeling the sting of the price and was only holding on for the sake of face. Hearing this, he immediately announced his withdrawal from the competition.
"Hmph!"
Hundred Acupoints Daoist snorted coldly. "Kid, you want this Talisman Treasure, but I refuse to let you have it."
"I bid 801,000 Spirit Stones!"
Hm?
’I can hear the deep resentment in his voice.’
However, Xiao Chen couldn’t care less.
’You refuse? Do you even have the means?’
"900,000 Spirit Stones!"
He directly raised the bid by nearly one hundred thousand Spirit Stones, which was met with immediate silence.
"Nine hundred thousand Spirit Stones, going once."
"Nine hundred thousand Spirit Stones, going twice."
"Nine—"
Just as Luo Hanxiang was about to call it a third time, Hundred Acupoints Daoist finally spoke up: "I bid 930,000 Spirit Stones!"
He had carefully counted the contents of his Storage Ring and taken out nearly all his Spirit Stones.
"One million Spirit Stones!"
Without batting an eye, Xiao Chen instantly brought the price to an even one million Spirit Stones.
"A million Spirit Stones!"
A Loose Cultivator immediately cried out in astonishment, "I’ve now seen a bid of one million Spirit Stones with my own eyes!"
"Whoa! I can’t believe a million-Spirit-Stone bid appeared before the final item."
"Incredible. Just who is the powerhouse in that private room? To be so wealthy."
"Could this end up being the most expensive item of the entire auction?"
...
As the price broke a new threshold, the entire auction hall erupted in a clamor.