Tianbao Pavilion
These things did not arouse much interest for Zhong Ling. She was about to pay the bill and leave when the voice of an old man at the next table suddenly rang out:
"What you said is just an appetizer. I have received information that the real highlight of this auction is a Nine-Aperture Stone dug out from the depths of the Meteorite Gorge."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone started talking about it.
"Meteorite Gorge? Isn't that the most dangerous place in the Eastern Region? Rumor has it that a powerful being in the Tribulation Crossing Stage perished there!"
"Nine-orifice Stone? What kind of treasure is this? I've never heard of it."
The old man stroked his long beard and said slowly, "The Record of All Things records that the Nine-Aperture Stone, naturally endowed with nine orifices, connects heaven and earth. It is a top-tier natural treasure for refining an external incarnation and reshaping the physical body. Its value is immeasurable."
Nine-orifice Stone! This is a good thing! Zhong Ling was a little tempted.
Although she collected a lot of rare materials from various worlds, who would complain about not having enough good things?
"I'm afraid such a divine object will be fought over by those big forces. We don't even have the qualifications to watch the fun." Someone sighed.
"Yes, it is said that the admission requirements are extremely strict. We might as well just listen here."
Zhong Ling has made her decision. She will go to the auction and she wants to get the Nine-Aperture Stone.
Zhong Ling put down the teacup, placed a few spirit stones on the table, and left in a flash.
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The Tianbao Pavilion Auction was a grand event in the entire Eastern Region. On this day, the sky above Tianshu City was ablaze with light and color, and all kinds of gorgeous flying boats and spiritual bird mounts gathered from all directions.
Tianbao Pavilion itself is a huge space magic weapon, carved entirely from jade. It shines brightly in the sunlight and is extraordinary.
The entrance to the attic was crowded with people, all of them were monks dressed in bright clothes and exuding a powerful aura.
There are elders of the sect, children of aristocratic families, as well as solitary and powerful cultivators. Each of them is an extraordinary person.
Zhong Ling came in a green robe, appearing exceptionally plain among the monks in fancy clothes.
She placed the Nine Souls into the space to keep Xuanming company.
"Where did this poor, casual cultivator come from, daring to join in the fun at the gate of Tianbao Pavilion?" A contemptuous voice came from beside him.
Zhong Ling glanced sideways and saw two young monks in luxurious clothes, looking her up and down with disdainful eyes.
Zhong Ling withdrew her gaze and didn't bother to pay attention. She had seen this kind of character many times, and he didn't even have the qualifications to make her angry.
She walked straight towards the entrance, where two people were guarding it, both of whom were at the Nascent Soul stage.
A steward stood in front and said in a loud voice, "The Tianbao Pavilion's annual auction begins today! Admission requires a payment of 10,000 high-grade spirit stones, or an appraised treasure of equivalent value!"
Ten thousand high-grade spirit stones!
As soon as these words were spoken, many monks who had originally hoped to come and see the world with a lucky mentality suddenly turned pale and turned away in disappointment.
"Oh, a mere ten thousand high-grade spirit stones, is it worth making a fuss?" The young cultivator who had previously made sarcastic remarks walked forward triumphantly and took out a jade box from his storage bag. Inside the box were tens of thousands of high-grade spirit stones neatly placed, attracting envious glances from those around him.
He enjoyed the attention of the crowd, glanced at Zhong Ling provocatively, and handed the jade box to the steward.
The steward took a quick look with his spiritual sense, nodded, and turned sideways to make a gesture of invitation.
Soon, it was Zhong Ling's turn.
The steward held out his hand in a businesslike manner: "Spirit Stone."
Zhong Ling didn't say anything, but just casually threw a storage bag from her sleeve.
The manager frowned, took the storage bag impatiently, and probed his spiritual sense into it.
hiss--
The manager was shocked by the number of spirit stones inside, one million high-grade spirit stones!
The steward bent down and respectfully handed the storage bag back to Zhong Ling with both hands. "Senior, please! I'm sorry I didn't recognize you. I'll arrange the best private room for you!"
This sudden change stunned everyone around.
The smiles on the faces of the two young monks who were waiting for Zhong Ling to embarrass herself froze, as if they had been slapped twice in public, and it was burning with pain.
Zhong Ling took back the storage bag and, under the guidance of the steward, walked past the crowd and into the gate of Tianbao Pavilion.
There is a hidden world inside Tianbao Pavilion, which is much more magnificent than it appears from the outside.
The auction was held in a huge circular venue with thousands of seats below, and quite a few people were already sitting there.
Above the venue, there are independent private rooms with levels of "Tian Di Xuan Huang" prepared for distinguished guests.
Zhong Ling was led to a top-level private room at the highest point.
The private room was elegantly furnished with a white jade table, two soft chairs, a pot of spiritual tea and a plate of spiritual fruit on the table.
Through the one-way crystal wall in front, you can have a panoramic view of the entire auction venue, while outsiders cannot peek inside.
"Senior, if you need anything, just touch this jade talisman." The maid bowed respectfully and retreated to the door.
Zhong Ling poured herself a cup of tea and sank her consciousness into the soul-nourishing gourd.
"Fellow Daoist Zhong, are we coming in?" Xuanming asked.
"Yeah." Zhong Ling responded lightly.
"The Tianbao Pavilion is incredibly generous. To be able to produce a divine artifact like the Nine-Aperture Stone is bound to attract competition from all the top forces in the Eastern Region." Xuanming's voice was somewhat heavy. "There must be someone from the Tianjian Sect among them."
At this moment, an old man with white hair and a youthful face appeared on the high platform in the center of the venue. He had a smile on his face, and the pressure of the fusion stage on his body instantly made the venue quiet.
"Welcome fellow Taoists to Tianbao Pavilion," the old man said in a gentle voice. "I am Tongjin, and I will be the host of this auction. Without further ado, I believe you are all impatiently waiting. Now, I declare that the Tianbao Pavilion annual auction has officially begun!"
As soon as she finished speaking, a maid walked up to the platform carrying a jade tray.
"Fellow Daoists, the first lot is a thousand-year-old blood coral mined from the depths of the East China Sea! Not only is this an excellent material for refining top-grade water-based magical weapons, it also contains the pure power of water. If worn year-round, it can help practitioners of water-based cultivation improve their cultivation and calm their minds! Starting price: 30,000 top-grade spirit stones, and each bid must be no less than 1,000!"
As soon as Tong Jin finished speaking, quotes were heard in the hall.
"Thirty-one thousand!"
"Thirty-five thousand!"
"I'll give you 40,000!"
The price continued to rise and the atmosphere was quickly ignited.
The bidding for the thousand-year-old blood coral had reached a fever pitch, and it was eventually bought by Tingtao Pavilion for 70,000 high-grade spirit stones.
Xuanming's soul fluctuated in Zhong Ling's soul-nourishing gourd.
"Tingtao Pavilion is a second-rate sect in the Eastern Region, famous for its water magic. This blood coral is truly a treasure to them."
Zhong Ling hummed in response, and gently rubbed her fingertips on the white jade teacup.
Soon, the second item was presented.
"A top-grade magical weapon, the Golden Silk Soft Armor! Crafted from the silk of a fifth-tier demon beast's golden-back silkworm and meteorite iron, refined for 49 days, it can withstand a full-strength attack from a Nascent Soul cultivator! Starting price: 100,000 top-grade spirit stones!"
As soon as this magic weapon came out, even some forces in the private rooms were tempted.
"One hundred and ten thousand!"
"I'll give you 130,000!"
"Hmph, the Yuanfeng Sect is offering 150,000!" A voice came from a private room somewhere.
In the end, this golden silk soft armor was bought by Yuanfeng Sect for 180,000 high-grade spirit stones.
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