The second peony was sold for 115,000.
The effects of the Bisheng fruit overlap somewhat with those of healing cultivators, so the price is not too high.
"The warm-up is over. I'm sure all our distinguished guests are eagerly anticipating the next item up for auction~" Fu Yue waved her hand gently, inviting the second item to the table.
"The second item up for auction is a top-grade Qi and Blood Pill. Everyone knows the uses of Blood Crystals, but the absorption rate of Blood Crystals has always been a serious problem, because we can only absorb about one-tenth of the Qi and Blood from Blood Crystals."
However, the blood and qi content of a superior-grade Qi and blood pill is roughly equivalent to that of a fifth-grade blood crystal, yet it can be almost completely absorbed by the human body!
These words caused an uproar in the room.
That's a blood crystal from a fifth-tier magical beast, equivalent to a Martial Emperor.
"Distinguished guests, please be patient. Due to various safety concerns, please note that this medicine can only be taken by those with a cultivation level of Martial King or higher, and there is still a risk of death from body explosion. Please bid with caution!"
"The starting bid for a top-grade Qi and Blood Pill is 500,000 gold coins!"
The moment Huo Ling heard the words "exploded and died," the stars in his eyes vanished.
Indeed, how could such an unconventional drug not have side effects?
"Father, why don't you keep this medicine and try it?" Huo Qianshan's strength far surpasses that of a Martial King.
Huo Qianshan glanced at him, his eyes filled with speechlessness: "Every medicine has its side effects. It's not like I'm incapable of cultivation and don't need to rely on such external aids. On the contrary, you should be guessing what kind of person this pill is prepared for."
Let's offer a glimmer of hope to those whose time is running out but who are unable to break through it.
Jiang Wuyuan pondered.
Huo Ling also seemed to be deep in thought.
As they talked, the price of the pill soared to seven million gold coins.
"It's truly a contest among the wealthy," Jiang Wuyuan remarked.
"The richer, more powerful, and influential a person is, the more they want to live." Huo Qianshan smiled. "The people competing for the price now are all prominent figures in Shanhai City."
Although Jiang Wuyuan had never been in contact with people from the upper class, he had long since developed a keen and perceptive mind by living alone all these years, and he was able to understand the meaning behind Huo Qianshan's words.
Finally, this top-grade Qi and Blood Pill was auctioned off to an old man for 8.6 million gold coins.
The next few items also sold for high prices, thanks to Fuyue's explanations.
Huo Qianshan's expression turned serious only when the last two items were auctioned.
"I think the next tenth item will definitely give you all a surprise~" Fu Yue waved her slender hand, and a middle-aged man exuding the aura of a Martial King walked to the front of the stage carrying an item covered with a red cloth.
"What's going on? Why so mysterious?" Huo Ling pouted.
Jiang Wuyuan frowned.
For some reason, the items on the tray held a strong attraction for him.
"Decades ago, a meteorite fell to earth, and the various special metals it contained have now been almost completely exploited. This small piece of black ore in front of us is a mysterious substance from that meteorite that has baffled countless researchers."
Although its function is currently unknown, it might become an opportunity for someone destined to receive it in the future.
After saying that, Fuyue gave a mysterious and exceptionally beautiful smile.
"The tenth item for auction, starting bid: five million gold coins~ Interested VIPs, please raise your paddles~"
"Five million? A piece of ore that's utterly useless? This is robbery!" Huo Ling exclaimed loudly.
Huo Qianshan was already used to Huo Ling's attitude in front of him, and patiently explained, "Meteorites from outer space are extremely rare. Moreover, it's hard to believe that something that even the researchers in the Imperial City couldn't figure out is an ordinary thing. Whether you're curious or want to gamble on a chance, this price isn't a loss."
[Teacher, do you recognize this thing?] Jiang Wuyuan asked, somewhat puzzled. [I can sense that it might be useful to me.]
The sword spirit exclaimed in surprise, "[I never expected you to have the chance to encounter it. This is an opportunity that even powerful cultivators from countless eras might not have had the luck to obtain.]"
[This object is called a whetstone. It is not the kind of thing you humans use to sharpen kitchen knives, but a wondrous object used to hone the spiritual realm of a cultivator.]
Jiang Wuyuan was startled. [Refining the artistic conception?]
"[By projecting your own insights into the whetstone, you'll feel your own insights being honed and refined.]" the sword spirit explained. "[It's the same principle as using a whetstone to sharpen your sword.]"
But the name "whetstone" is really hasty.
Jiang Wuyuan thought to himself.
[But teacher, I can't afford this.] Although Jiang Wuyuan was very tempted by the whetstone, he estimated that he couldn't even scrape together a fraction of it with his current wealth.
The sword spirit carefully examined the whetstone again, then said softly, "[It's a good item. Since that's the case, I'll help you this time. I have a piece of seventh-grade refined iron here, which I originally intended for you to use to upgrade your Star Devourer. But whetstones are extremely rare; if you miss this opportunity, you probably won't have a second chance in your life.]"
Jiang Wuyuan was surprised by the Sword Spirit's generosity and also felt the Sword Spirit's support and care for him.
But he never said anything sentimental; he simply kept the kindness in his heart.
[Hey kid, stop making that disgusting face.] The sword spirit was speechless. [Do you know how frustrating it is for someone with OCD to suddenly find a piece of seventh-tier iron among a pile of eighth and ninth-tier refined iron? Get rid of it quickly.]
[...]
With the financial backing, Jiang Wuyuan turned his attention to Huo Qianshan: "Lord Huo, may I make a deal with you?"
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