"I'm sure everyone understands the value of this elixir."

"Then the first item will officially begin!"

"The starting bid for this second-grade pill is one thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

"Each bid increase must be no less than one hundred low-grade spirit stones!"

Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, Sophie smiled slightly and spoke directly.

As Sophie finished speaking, someone in the crowd immediately shouted.

"Two thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

However, no sooner had the words left his mouth than another voice rang out.

"You dare to ask for two thousand low-grade spirit stones? I, this young master, will offer five thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

However, these words acted as a signal, and the people who were still hesitating began to speak up.

Six thousand low-grade spirit stones

"Six thousand five hundred low-grade spirit stones!"

"Six thousand six hundred low-grade spirit stones!"

...

"Ten thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

In no time, the price of Qi Gathering Pills had soared from the initial one thousand low-grade spirit stones to ten thousand low-grade spirit stones.

However, everyone knew that this was far from the limit; in fact, it could be said that this auction had only just begun!

"Thirty thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

A deep voice came from the VIP seats, and the previously noisy venue instantly fell silent.

If they had bid little by little, they might have had a chance, but adding 20,000 low-grade spirit stones at once...

This is no longer something they can participate in!

"Those are people from Green Mountain City. They added 20,000 low-grade spirit stones in one go. What a generous gesture!"

"Yes, the last Qi Gathering Pill only sold for 25,000 low-grade spirit stones."

"Thirty thousand is probably not even the limit of the price for this Qi Gathering Pill."

"The Qingyan Auction House isn't auctioning this Qi Gathering Pill, but rather a spot at the Great Zhou Academy!"

"Such deep scheming! The new owner of Qingyan Auction House is no pushover!"

Everyone understood what this Qi Gathering Pill represented.

At any other time, this Qi Gathering Pill would probably be worth at most 20,000 to 30,000 low-grade spirit stones.

After all, a single Qi Gathering Pill can only create one Qi Condensation Realm expert, albeit a young one.

However, this was of no use, as families that could afford Qi Gathering Pills were not lacking in experts at the Qi Condensation Realm.

However, the Great Zhou Academy will begin large-scale enrollment in the Great Zhou Dynasty in just one month. It should be noted that the Great Zhou Academy is overseen by the Great Zhou Dynasty's top expert, King Liushan!

This is a powerful expert at the peak of the Divine Power Realm!

The resources, cultivation methods, and martial arts skills within the Great Zhou Academy are far superior to those in Qingyan City.

Rumor has it that someone from the neighboring town once entered the Great Zhou Academy and reached the Foundation Establishment Realm in just fifty years!

Now he even holds a position at the Da Zhou Academy.

A Foundation Establishment Realm expert represents a family's prosperity for one or two hundred years!

"Fifty thousand low-grade spirit stones, I hope you will all give my Wang family some face."

An aged voice rang out, and everyone's hearts tightened.

"The Wang family? Could this be the Wang family of Qingshan City?"

"It is said that his ancestors came from the imperial city and once produced a Foundation Establishment realm expert."

Soon, someone realized what was happening and said in disbelief.

Unexpectedly, this auction has even alarmed a behemoth like the Wang family!

For a time, a shadow fell over the hearts of many important figures who were determined to obtain the Spirit Essence Pill.

"Heh, your Wang family's influence might be useful in Qingshan City, but this is Qingyan City now!"

I'll offer 80,000 low-grade spirit stones.

A cold snort rang out, and a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious gray clothes spoke.

"It's Pan Hong, the city lord of Qingyan City!"

"I didn't expect the City Lord of Qingyan City to come as well."

Pan Hong, the city lord of Qingyan City, looked at the Qi Gathering Pill held in Su Fei's hands with burning eyes and murmured to himself.

"Wu'er is now only one step away from the Qi Condensation Realm. If he obtains this Qi Gathering Pill, he will surely be able to break through to the Qi Condensation Realm."

"Hahaha, once Wu'er successfully breaks through, he will be at the Qi Condensation Realm at the age of fifteen!"

"Even within the Great Zhou Academy, he could be considered a prodigy!"

"Perhaps, in my lifetime I can settle down in the capital and escape this poor, remote place!"

Thinking of this, the middle-aged man secretly made a vow in his heart.

"This Qi Gathering Pill is mine!"

Upon hearing Pan Hong's offer, many factions immediately began to back down.

Eighty thousand low-grade spirit stones!

Is it worth it?

Even if their descendants successfully enter the Great Zhou Academy, will they be able to break through to the Spirit Origin Realm?

This price immediately deterred countless people.

However, a few people still had complicated expressions, seemingly somewhat unwilling.

Sophie broke the silence when she saw that no one else was bidding.

"The City Lord of Qingyan City has offered 80,000 low-grade spirit stones. Are there any other bidders?"

"If not, after the countdown of three, this Qi Gathering Pill will belong to the City Lord of Qingyan City!"

"Then Sophie congratulates Young Master Pan in advance on his admission to the Great Zhou Academy and his meteoric rise in his career."

Sophie smiled seductively, like a tempting demon.

"Eighty-five thousand low-grade spirit stones"

A voice rang out; it was Liu Dadao, the head of the Liu family.

After he finished speaking, his expression turned somewhat melancholy.

If they win the bid for the Qi Gathering Pill, the Spirit Essence Pill will probably be out of reach for the Liu family.

but...

If his son could be admitted to the Great Zhou Academy, he would accept it even if he became a sinner in the clan!

"Ninety thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

The city lord of Qingyan City spoke up again.

However, his voice was somewhat heavy, clearly indicating that taking out 90,000 low-grade spirit stones at once was a considerable burden for him.

One hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones

Wang Jia hesitated for a moment before continuing.

"I hate it! Why didn't I bring more spirit stones?"

The eldest elder of the Wang family who came this time looked extremely embarrassed. How could he not understand the importance of the Great Zhou Academy?

He had only come to join in the fun and see if there were any items worth auctioning, so he only brought 100,000 low-grade spirit stones from his clan.

After all, if the auction is for an item like the Spirit Essence Pill, then the other accompanying items must also be of high quality.

If a suitable item comes along, 100,000 spirit stones are enough to acquire it.

I never expected that Qi Gathering Pills would appear again this time!

If he had known earlier, he would have preferred to sell all the clan's property for auction!

Others may not know the background of the Great Zhou Academy, but as the eldest elder of the Wang family whose ancestors were once people in the imperial city, he knows very well what kind of place the Great Zhou Academy is!

Being able to enter the Great Zhou Academy at the age of eighteen, when one is at the Qi Condensation Realm, can already be considered a great favor from that emperor to these remote and impoverished areas!

The eldest elder of the Wang family reviewed all of his assets.

In total... 130,000 low-grade spirit stones.

"Thirteen thousand low-grade spirit stones should be enough, right?"

At this moment, the people of Qingyan City took stock of all their spirit stones.

You should know that this was the Spirit Essence Pill he was preparing to bid for.