Xue Chen took a deep breath and explained, "In the past, a plant of Moon Soul Condensed Frost Grass cost 10,000 spirit stones, but today it's priced at nearly 30,000 spirit stones. This means that Duobao Pavilion has received news that someone is in great need of it. If someone is determined to get it, we must be prepared to pay a price that exceeds our budget to get it!"
Qin Shu curled her fingers slightly and clenched them into fists. The uneasy premonition in her heart came true, making her feel very bad.
Xue Chen looked at her gloomy face and quickly comforted her, "Don't worry. Before I set out, my father gave me his small treasury, which contained six million spirit stones. We have nearly ten million spirit stones in our hands, so we don't have to worry about not getting the Moon Soul Condensing Frost Grass."
Qin Shu shook her head gently: "Not worth it."
Although Yuepo Ningshuang Grass is precious, there is no need to compete for it with the value of nearly 10 million spirit stones.
Xue Chen knew how much Qin Shu valued her lover, so he pretended to be relaxed and said, "Let's wait and see what happens. For your brother Lan, anything that can be solved with spirit stones is not a problem."
Qin Shu was silent for a long time, then nodded slowly: "...Yes."
The auction downstairs has already started.
"Five hundred and fifty thousand!"
"Six hundred and thirty thousand!"
“…”
"One million spirit stones!"
Just as everyone was competing fiercely, a melodious and pleasant female voice was heard from a private room upstairs.
"It's bad!" Xue Chen's face became serious: "It's the eldest lady of Dan Pavilion, Hua Qingxuan."
Qin Shu asked: "What do you mean?"
Xue Chen took a deep breath and said with a headache: "Dan Pavilion is very unusual in Lingyun Country. It gathers 80% of Lingyun Country's alchemists. As long as they like something, they will never lose it. They are very rich. After all, alchemists are the most profitable people in the cultivation world."
Qin Shu understood instantly that she would never be able to get the Yuepo Ningshuang Grass.
"It's okay. It would be great if I can get it. If I can't, I can change the medicine for Brother Lan."
Xue Chen shook his head: "Let's wait and see, what if they are just in a whim?"
Dan Pavilion suddenly called out a price, causing the auction hall to fall into a brief silence.
Soon, a weak voice sounded: "One million and ten thousand."
This acted as a signal, and soon the bidding became intense again.
"One million and one hundred thousand!"
"One million, one hundred and fifty thousand!"
"I'll offer 1.2 million spirit stones!"
“…”
"Two million spirit stones." The familiar female voice sounded again in Dan Pavilion, this time with a sense of determination.
Xue Chen was furious when he heard this: "Shit! Dan Pavilion came here just for the Moon Soul Condensing Frost Grass!"
Qin Shu leaned back in her chair with a relaxed look, looking at the Yuepo Ningshuang Grass on the auction table, with disappointment in her eyes.
Xue Chen scratched his hair and gritted his teeth, "If I had known this would happen, I would have asked Zhao Qing to keep the Yuepo Ningshuang Grass!"
Qin Shu's frown relaxed slightly, and she chuckled, "I guess they won't stay even if we ask."
After all, the auction has already announced that the Yuepo Ningshuang Grass is among the items for auction. If Duobao Pavilion cannot produce it, who knows how many people will find fault with it.
Seeing the auction fall into silence, Xue Chen shouted unwillingly.
"I'll offer three million spirit stones!"
This bid was one million higher than Dan Pavilion's, causing everyone to be surprised.
Some people were already hesitant and did not dare to confront Dan Pavilion, but Xue Chen's raising of the price made them completely give up the idea.
The people at Dan Pavilion seemed to have not expected that someone would confront them, and they remained silent for a long time.
The auctioneer spoke up at this time: "Someone bid three million spirit stones. Is there anyone else who wants to bid? If not, then congratulations..."
"I'll give you three and a half million!"
A rough male voice interrupted the auctioneer hastily.
The window of Dan Pavilion was opened at this time, and a beautiful woman stood in front of the window. She glanced at the man who was bidding with an arrogant look, and then glanced towards the room where Qin Shu and Xue Chen were.
Her voice was as melodious and pleasant as always: "My Dan Pavilion is offering five million to buy the Moon Soul Condensing Frost Grass!"
The tone seemed to be saying that no one present was worthy of competing with Dan Pavilion.
No one was bidding anymore.
However, Xue Chen looked at Hua Qingxuan's arrogant expression and sneered: "She really thinks that Dan Pavilion is the best in the world!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he released the pressure of the golden elixir and said in a stern voice: "I'll pay six million!"
Hua Qingxuan felt the pressure from the Jindan cultivator, her facial expression froze, and she stared fiercely at the room with half-open windows, revealing only two blurry figures.
She lost her composure and gritted her teeth as she said, "I'll give you seven million!"
Xue Chen said lazily: "Eight million."
Hua Qingxuan blushed and refused to give in: "Nine million!"
Xue Chen smiled and said slowly, "Ten million spirit stones!"
Hua Qingxuan couldn't stand anymore and her body swayed unsteadily.
There was an uproar downstairs, with people whispering to each other.
“Da Da——”
Qin Shu knocked on the table and looked at Xue Chen with a frown: "Too much, ten million is too much."
Xue Chen winked at her and said with a smile: "Don't be afraid, in addition to my father's small treasury, I also have some spiritual stones here."
Hua Qingxuan's pretty face was tense, her eyes were slightly red, and she stared at Qin Shu and Xue Chen's room.
"Dan Pavilion offers 11 million spirit stones!"
After Hua Qingxuan finished bidding, she asked coldly, "I wonder which senior is next door? How about showing up to see him?"
Xue Chen's tone was a bit arrogant, and he said in a nonchalant manner, "I can't be called a senior. I am younger than Fellow Daoist Hua. I used to have some friendship with Dan Pavilion. Ever since I lost my cultivation due to a trick, Dan Pavilion has been particularly distant towards me, which made me very sad for a while."
Xue Chen slowly stood up and walked to the window, completely exposed to everyone's sight.
He looked at Hua Qingxuan with a smile on his face, who looked surprised and a little flustered.
Xue Chen greeted: "Friend Hua, long time no see."
Hua Qingxuan seemed to be stimulated. She held on to the window with both hands. Her breathing became rapid, causing her pretty face to turn a little pale.
Xue Chen raised a wicked smile and started bidding: "I'll offer 12 million spirit stones."
No one noticed that he clenched his hands into fists behind his back.
All the spirit stones he and Qin Shu have together only amount to 13 million spirit stones.
If Hua Qingxuan continued to bid, Xue Chen would not have the confidence to continue bidding.
Hua Qingxuan did not bid, but stared at Xue Chen blankly, with a complex look that revealed something indescribable.
At this moment, the auctioneer on the stage spoke up: "Two seniors, I'm really sorry, because the bidding for the Moon Soul Condensed Frost Grass exceeded 10 million spirit stones, the boss decided not to sell it for the time being, and will discuss its ownership after the auction is over."
Qin Shu, who was leaning on the seat, clearly saw Xue Chen's tense body relax slightly.
She moved her gaze and looked towards Dan Pavilion's room, a hint of interest in her eyes.
So interesting!
Hua Qingxuan actually breathed a sigh of relief.
The auction continued. Qin Shu was not interested in the following items, and Xue Chen did not bid again.
As night fell, the first day of the auction ended.
When Qin Shu and Xue Chen were leaving, they met Zhao Qing who came in a hurry.
"Master Qin Dan, my foster father invites you——"
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