Chapter 375 Auction of the Land of All Beings 2

Wu Shaogan made a timely offer: "Starting price: 50,000 mid-grade Xuan stones, with each bid increasing by no less than 1,000."

As soon as he finished speaking, countless voices erupted in a frenzy.

Perhaps out of respect for the rare birds, the rare animals didn't roar or compete; all they heard were bird calls.

Because everyone was so eager, many offers were submitted simultaneously.

"Sixty thousand!" "Eighty thousand!" "Eighty-five thousand!" "One hundred thousand!" "Seventy-five thousand!" "Sixty-five thousand!"

Very mixed.

However, the voice with the highest bid was also the most penetrating; it belonged to a white-headed red eagle, a seventh-tier, third-stage expert.

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These white-headed eagles have a particular fondness for lava pythons. They are clearly water-based, yet they crave their fiery taste. As a result, many of these eagles, which lack intelligence, cannot control their appetite and will risk their lives to enter the volcano to capture these pythons.

...How high are the odds? For example, if ten bald eagles die, at least five of them will die in volcanic lava.

That's how much I favor it.

As for why I like it so much...

Others were not quite sure either.

Some mischievous people have jokingly speculated that perhaps it's a case of "using color to complement color"? Maybe it's jealous of the python's beautiful color.

After all, the lava python was a bright red, with a very beautiful color, while the white-headed red eagle was reddish-brown, which was not very bright.

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After hearing the price, the other birds were not afraid at all and continued to compete to offer higher prices.

"150,000!"

"180,000!"

Two hundred thousand!

...I really really want to eat it.

Suddenly, another price was announced, exceptionally high-pitched—

"Three hundred thousand!"

A sudden increase of 100,000!

Many eyes followed the sound of the bid and discovered that it was another terrifying giant bird, the Nine-Headed Blue Pheasant.

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The Nine-Headed Blue Pheasant... In short, it is a giant blue pheasant whose bloodline potential is enough to grow nine heads.

In fact, it was a mutated pheasant.

The nine-headed blue pheasant is a very special and unsociable species within the nine-headed flower pheasant family.

As their names suggest, the spotted pheasant has colorful plumage, while the blue pheasant is entirely blue.

In the nine-headed pheasant family, a wide variety of colors is considered beautiful; no pheasant species has fewer than three colors, and the vast majority have seven.

Unfortunately, there is only one species of blue pheasant, which means it is destined to be hated by its own kind.

Even more terrifying is that the nine-headed pheasant is an extremely cruel rare animal that eats everything, including humans, as well as its own kind that does not conform to its aesthetic standards. When there is not enough food in the group, the pheasants will devour each other, and they will often choose the ones with the fewest colors first.

It is extremely difficult for an Aokiji to survive in such a group.

The blue pheasant in front of us has as many as eight heads!

It's important to know that in the Nine-Headed Pheasant clan, the more heads a bird has, the higher its rank; the number of heads determines its rank.

This one is the absolute top-tier!

The experiences they went through during that time are probably too numerous to recount in a few words.

so……

What's wrong with such a poor little thing spending a few more Xuan Stones to buy himself some good food?

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The nine-headed pheasant made its offer very readily, and now it was staring at the savage python with its eyes practically shining, clearly eager to eat it.

They absolutely refuse to give up.

The same goes for the bald eagle that was the first to bid a high price; they were practically scrambling to the auction stage to fight over it.

Other birds were not to be outdone, each offering an even higher price.

It was as if it weren't a mysterious stone but a regular stone.

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Zhong Cai wasn't really surprised by what she saw.

He had long known that powerful, intelligent rare beasts were far wealthier than human cultivators.

Regardless of the continent, at least in the ones he knew, beasts occupied more than 80% of the entire continent. Among these beasts, intelligent rare beasts were even more dominant, and it was difficult for savage beasts of the same level to compete with them.

In such a vast territory, the number of hidden mystic stone veins and other places that produce mystic stones is naturally terrifying.

Places that are difficult for humans to reach are paradises for rare beasts.

Although the rare beasts themselves don't need the mystic stones, the places where mystic stone veins are formed are mostly places with abundant heaven and earth energy, which can generate many treasures that are beneficial to them. The places they choose to settle down are often also rich in mineral deposits.

In addition, the human race has a great need for mystic stones.

The rare beasts weren't stupid; they had been trading with humans for a long time. So they would distribute their own beasts or use other means to dig out these mystic stones and keep them for future use.

Often, a rare beast dwelling deep in the mountains and forests can be more wealthy than a cultivator who has reached the highest level of cultivation.

Therefore, while rare beasts might usually calculate more carefully when trading with humans, when they encounter a particularly favorite savage python, they bid impulsively without hesitation.

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In the end, these birds actually quoted a price as high as 2.64 million mid-grade Xuan stones!

This premium is outrageous!

The reason why the Savage Python ultimately fell into the hands of the Nine-Headed Azure Pheasant was because the White-Headed Red Eagle, due to its limited strength, only had a few million mid-grade Xuan Stones allocated to it, which was clearly not enough to compete with the White-Headed Red Eagle.

Furthermore, as the bid continued to rise, the nine-headed green pheasant fixed its fierce gaze on the white-headed red eagle. Under the suppression of its bloodline, the white-headed red eagle was terrified and belatedly choked with fear.

We can't compete with them.

The bald eagle could only let out a frustrated cry before lying motionless in its nest.

The nine-headed pheasant was overjoyed. After handing over the black stone, it took a bite and swallowed the giant python in a few bites, then showed a very satisfied expression.

It also let out several long, drawn-out calls, clearly saying:

[Next time you find something this delicious, bring it to me, and I'll pay a premium for it!]

But the other rare beasts didn't like hearing this, and many of them immediately started arguing with it.

For example... why give it to us?

Who wouldn't want something delicious?!

We can't go through this back door!

For a moment, the rare birds and animals chirped and chattered noisily...

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Even though Zhong Cai knew that these rare beasts were generous with their purchases, he didn't expect the number to be so large.

But anyway, he's the one who made the money—as long as he's happy!

This figure clearly shocked many human cultivators, especially those with lower strength. Although they had become members of the Land of All Beings, the disciples they usually encountered were at the same level or one or two levels above or below them. They had never actually encountered such a large sum of Xuan Stones to buy a single meal.

Many human cultivators couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

"Those rare birds and their ancestors, their spending habits are really... tsk tsk."

"They're so rich! It's unbelievable!"

"Is that one bite absolutely necessary? I feel that if we weren't in a place teeming with people, we would have definitely started fighting!"

"Those who don't use mystic stones really don't take them seriously..."

"That's not necessarily true. It's just that the food is too delicious..."

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After acquiring the savage python, Zhong Cai took out another resource.

This is a peak seventh-tier Snowflake Bull, and its taste is also superb. Moreover, because it is of the ice attribute, every bit of its flesh contains delicate ice shards, making it extremely delicious even when eaten raw. If carefully cooked, it has a slightly sweet and silky texture.

This is an absolute delicacy for both rare beasts and humans.

It is even beneficial for human cultivators of the same attribute to cultivate.

So this time the competition was more intense than before... but because it wasn't a delicacy that certain rare beast groups were obsessed with, the final price was still normal and didn't reach the level of several times the premium.

In the end, 730,000 mid-grade Xuan stones were all spent.

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Zhong took out one item, then another, and yet another…

He always arranged the order, and then Wu Shaogan would explain and conduct the auction.

The two worked together very well.

Among the level seven resources, there are five delicious and high-quality savage beasts for sale;

Five top-grade mystical artifacts are for sale;

Two pills of different qualities, used for prolonging life;

Three top-grade martial arts manuals or secret techniques for sale;

Three rare animal eggs and two rare animal fetuses are for sale.

A total of twenty lots were sold, and none went unsold.

Both rare beasts and human cultivators were very satisfied with these auction items.

Those who are dissatisfied... are all because they can't afford it or can't get it.

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When they reached the eighth-tier resources, Zhong Cai took out a silver-green longbow of the eighth-tier superior quality.

The bow has a rich color and a spring-like quality.

Infusing a little bit of profound energy into it will coat the bow with a thin layer of frost, making it appear cold and luxurious, and completely erasing the previous gentle aura.

This is a large bow with both ice and wood attributes.

It's something Wu Shaogan has absolutely no use for—otherwise, it wouldn't have been put up for auction here.

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Wu Shaogan said, "The starting price is 20,000 high-grade Xuan stones, and each bid must be at least 100 high-grade Xuan stones."

Zhong Cai subtly nudged Wu Shaogan.

Wu Shaogan understood and raised his hand to release an eighth-level puppet.

At the same time, a giant target appeared on the auction stage.

Wu Shaogan pointed to the target and introduced it, saying, "This is made of level eight black crystal."

Then, he shielded Zhong Cai and stepped back to the side.

The next moment, the level eight puppet drew the silver-green longbow, channeled its profound energy, and fired an arrow at the target—

The target was immediately struck by the arrow and turned into a cloud of ice dust!

It was extremely fast, almost impossible to see the light and shadow; the effect was also terrifying, as it could easily destroy materials of the same level into such a state.

This isn't over yet.

Another almost identical black crystal target appeared on the auction stage.

The level eight puppet returned and handed the silver-green longbow to Wu Shaogan.

Wu Shaogan casually drew his bow and shot.

The arrows flew like meteors. Although their power was far less than that of the previous level eight puppet, the energy on the arrows was much clearer. After landing on the target, they even left an arrow mark on it.

It is evident that if a cultivator who has built a palace uses this silver-green bow to perform archery, it is likely that he could pose some danger to a cultivator who has undergone spiritual transformation, and if the timing is right, he could even cause some interference to a cultivator who has undergone Nirvana.

This is already an exceptionally fine bow!

What's even more remarkable is that, although the bow has two attributes, cultivators who only possess either the wood or ice attribute can unleash the full power of the bow. They can even use the bow to transform the attribute of their arrows into another attribute—that is, a wood attribute cultivator can shoot ice attribute arrows!

This provides even greater assistance to cultivators.

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At that moment, many human cultivators took a liking to it.

Although their attributes may not be compatible with this bow and arrow, there are always useful people among their powerful connections and friends.

Even rare beasts took a liking to it—they couldn't actually use it, but they were rich and powerful, and they thought the bow looked nice, so they wanted to take it back to their caves as decoration.

The bids quickly surged.

The competition remains as fierce as ever.

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In a certain "grid" within the human territory.

There was a tall, handsome man staring at the two people on the auction stage, his expression one of surprise and uncertainty.

They look so alike...

Although it had been many years since they last met and he had experienced many things, this way of being a couple was etched in his heart and he had never forgotten it.

Now, just looking at something familiar brings back a flood of memories, every detail seemingly crystal clear.

...They all match up perfectly?

Next to the tall man sat a young man in white. He had an ordinary appearance, but his demeanor was very free and easy, and he had the air of a refined gentleman.

There was a small table between the two of them, on which was some tea.

The young man in white had just taken a few sips when he noticed the tall man's strange expression. He looked over and asked, "Why do you have that expression?"

The tall man snapped out of his daze and said, "Senior brother, do those two look familiar?"

The young man in white paused, then looked carefully at the two auctioneers.

Then, he hesitated and said, "Does it look familiar?" He paused, then added, "And it also has a bit of a heart ache."

The tall man was also taken aback for a moment, then burst out laughing: "Do you feel a sense of indebtedness?"

The young man in white: "...It really is."

At this point, he realized what his junior brother had thought of, and his expression softened slightly.

The young man in white said gently, "Thinking of Junior Brother Wu and Junior Brother Zhong?"

The tall young man pondered for a moment, then said with certainty, "It's not that I remembered, but that I suspect these two are Uncle and Uncle Zhong."

The young man in white turned serious, then suddenly realized that this was not impossible.

Although the two had only been here for a few days and had just arrived when they heard about the upcoming auction and immediately started preparing for the Xuan Stone, they still had a general understanding of the place.

This land of all living beings is connected to countless continents.

Of all the continents, the top-level continent holds the most unique position, as it is always included within the connectivity range.

So……

Even though there must be countless cultivators on the top continent, his uncle and Uncle Zhong have always been incredibly lucky. What's so strange about them having the Sect of All Beings?

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This tall man was none other than Wu Dongxiao.

The young man in white was his inseparable senior brother, Xuan Bing.

Hearing Wu Dongxiao's doubts, Xuan Bing turned his attention back to the auction stage and looked at it more carefully.

The two auctioneers did not look like Zhong and Wu, and even their temperaments were subtly different... Xuan Bing had not paid attention to the auctioneers before, but now, after carefully observing their behavior, he found them to be more and more similar.

Xuan Bing was a little puzzled: "Junior brother, how did you guess it so easily?"

They hadn't seen their two junior brothers, Zhong and Wu, for just a few days, but for decades.

Wu Dongxiao's lips twitched slightly: "It's probably 'practice makes perfect'."

Xuan Bing: "What?"

He can understand each word individually, so why can't he understand them when they're put together?

Wu Dongxiao said with some melancholy, "I was rescued from a den of wolves by my two uncles when I was a child, and I lived with them for a while. My childhood memories are truly vivid. Every time I meet them, I recall them repeatedly. Unless my two uncles..."

He was about to say, "Unless the two uncles' feelings change," but then he thought that even if the sky were to fall and the earth were to crack, the uncles' feelings could not change, so he got stuck.

Wu Dongxiao cleared his throat and continued, "In short, the two uncles are deeply affectionate, and I'm afraid I'll never forget their loving relationship in my lifetime."

Xuan Bing pondered, trying to recall some of the unintentional actions of his two junior brothers that he had seen back then, and nodded in realization.

"Junior brother has encountered many beautiful women over the years, but he has never accepted their feelings. Could it be that he has doubts because he has seen the deep affection between the two junior brothers?"

Wu Dongxiao nodded matter-of-factly and said, "If I can't meet someone like that, why should I waste my cultivation time?"

Xuan Bing agreed, "Junior Brother's idea makes sense." He then patted his shoulder with a smile, "It's just that even though I haven't spent much time with my two junior brothers, I can see that they are of one mind and would follow each other through life and death. Such lovers are too hard to find. You're probably going to be lonely for a while longer."

Wu Dongxiao didn't seem to care, saying only, "Anyway, my senior brother will always be with me, so I'm not in a hurry."

Xuan Bing couldn't help but chuckle, but also said, "That's true, you're still young, it's not too late for you to grow up slowly."

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Their gazes returned to the auction stage.

The animal fetus of an eighth-tier Golden Horned Winged Tiger is currently being auctioned.

Even through the amniotic sac, one can see a small, exquisite unicorn inside, as bright as gold, and very beautiful.

The two had overheard the starting price, which was 20,000 high-grade Xuan stones, but now the bidders had raised it to 260,000.

Wu Dongxiao looked around the rare beast area and didn't find the Golden Horned Winged Tiger clan there, but he did see the Golden Mane Winged Tiger, a close relative of the Golden Horned Winged Tiger.

The most intense bidding right now is for the Golden Mane Escape.

The two brothers were not interested in the item being auctioned, so they continued to chat quietly.

Xuan Bing asked, "When do you plan to recognize your two junior brothers?"

Wu Dongxiao thought for a moment and said, "Let's go find them after the auction. There's no time to lose. I miss them."

Xuan Bing had no doubt that Wu Dongxiao would mistake someone for someone else, and asked again, "Instructor Jiang and Sang Danhuang must also be very eager to know about the two junior brothers. After you go out this time... what are your plans?"

Wu Dongxiao nodded and said, "I plan to tell them about the Zhong Sheng Men sect and give each of the two grandmasters a spot."

Xuan Bing had no objection to this, and upon hearing this, he smiled and said, "The two seniors will be very happy."

Wu Dongxiao sighed, “Over the years, Grandmaster Jiang and Grandmaster Sang have given me a lot of guidance, and my two uncles must miss them very much... This is what I should do.”

Xuan Bing patted Wu Dongxiao on the shoulder again and said, "Also, it's time to repay the Xuan Stones we owe each other."

Wu Dongxiao couldn't help but chuckle: "Luckily we went out to train, otherwise with my mediocre alchemy skills, I probably wouldn't have been able to gather so many Xuan Stones." He then teased, "Senior Brother would have been in even worse shape."

Xuan Bing didn't blame him, but just shook his head and said helplessly, "Naughty."

Wu Dongxiao chuckled twice, resting his chin on his hand.

Xuan Bing had already recalled the past several times, so he could immediately tell that the posture was very similar to that of Master Zhong Dan. The reason he didn't say it was exactly the same was because his junior brother was at least a size older than Master Zhong Dan, which created the difference.

Wu Dongxiao murmured, "No matter where we go, my two uncles are always incredibly good at making Xuan Stones." He suddenly turned to look at his senior brother and said seriously, "I'm starting to have some doubts. After we meet with my two uncles and pay off the old debts... do you think we'll end up with new debts?"

Xuan Bing: "..."

He really didn't know if he would.

Xuan Bing said, "Anyway, let's pay off the old debts first." As he said this, he felt a slight pain in his scalp.

It turned out that Wu Dongxiao had just gently tugged at Xuan Bing's long, hanging hair.

Xuan Bing was used to being pulled like this, but perhaps because his junior brother had a different face than before, he couldn't help but say, "Hair is easy to mess up, why don't you tug on my sleeve instead?"

Wu Dongxiao said matter-of-factly, "Pulling up someone's sleeve is like Uncle Zhong, and he'll be unhappy if he sees it." He pouted, "And my little uncle will be even more unhappy."

Xuan Bing remained silent, "That makes perfect sense!"

The two quickly changed the subject.

Wu Dongxiao said, "I also collected a lot of refining materials as gifts for my two uncles. I hope they won't mind."

Xuan Bing smiled and said, "Your two junior brothers will surely know your intentions."

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The auction never stopped and remained extremely popular.

The Zhong-Wu couple have already sold their sixth level-eight resource.

This is a bottle of star nectar.

I got it from a gacha pull.

Star Dew wasn't unusual; many forces could collect it using secret methods.

But level eight nectar is extremely rare; it cannot be obtained through any secret methods.

In addition, the nectar is not only of a high grade, but also very pure. After consumption, it has the effects of thoroughly cleansing the body and purifying impurities.

The price of a whole bottle of nectar is, of course, quite high.

Many cultivators also like it very much because it can remove many negative states and strengthen the physical body.

After exchanging roars for a while, the rare beasts joined the bidding—the reason was simple: the nectar tasted good, and usually, as long as they got even a small puddle, several rare beasts would fight over it to drink, fully demonstrating their animalistic nature.

There's a huge bottle here now, who wouldn't want it!

As a result, the price soared to 300,000 high-grade Xuan stones.

Furthermore, there is still room for further increases.

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The distance between Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan on the auction stage was even smaller, and their cooperation became more and more tacit.

Gradually, even the level 8 resources were filmed very efficiently.

Because there are as many as fifty items in total, it takes longer to complete.

Many bidders were still eager for more.

Wu Shaogan smiled slightly: "The bidding for level nine resources will now begin."

Zhong Cai waved his hand and released another bottle.