usatvline Chapter 251 Conflict
Chapter 251 Conflict
The auctioneer was a woman in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage named Ya Ning. She was also a rising star at their Tianxuan Auction House. Proficient in various auction techniques, very few items went unsold under her guidance. She was a rare talent at auctions, and it seemed that Tianxuan Auction House was planning to make a fortune this time.
Finally, the auction began, and music started playing. There must be some trickery involved in this music; it sounded incredibly exciting. If this continued, everyone would definitely want to buy what they wanted at any cost. The key was that it was discreet enough, unlike scents or other things that leave traces and could easily give people something to gossip about. This wouldn't happen at all.
This Tianxuan Auction House is really something else.
Ya Ning stood gracefully on stage, showcasing her charm: "Thank you all very much for attending our auction. I hope you can find your favorite items here. I won't waste any more time on this. The auction is now officially starting. The first item is a high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill. As you all know, Foundation Establishment Pills greatly increase the probability of a cultivator establishing their foundation. High-grade ones can enhance this probability even more. I won't go into details, I believe you all understand. The starting bid is 500 spirit stones. Let's begin."
Foundation Establishment Pills have always been extremely precious in the cultivation world. After all, powerful cultivators are not all alone. Even rogue cultivators have disciples or family members. Since they have disciples or family members, it is impossible to guarantee that their aptitude is excellent. However, every powerful cultivator will definitely want their disciples or children to spend more time with them. Therefore, the price of Foundation Establishment Pills remains high.
Especially the higher-quality Foundation Establishment Pills are extremely rare and hard to find. The lowest-grade Foundation Establishment Pills can only increase the probability of Foundation Establishment by 30%, which is already a significant improvement. However, the high-grade Foundation Establishment Pills can increase it by 50%. Even for cultivators with poor aptitude, the probability of breakthrough can reach over 70% after using them. This is a terrifying probability, and many cultivators are tempted by it.
Ironically, the cultivators at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining who truly need Foundation Establishment Pills are completely unable to participate in the auction. The starting price of five hundred spirit stones is an astronomical figure that they simply cannot afford. Only some powerful Foundation Establishment cultivators and Golden Core stage experts can participate in the auction.
Finally, the Foundation Establishment Pill sold for a high price of nine hundred, which was indeed an overpayment. Generally speaking, the transaction price of a high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill rarely exceeds eight hundred. However, this is an auction after all, and an overpayment is normal. Isn't the biggest feature of an auction that you can see treasures that are not available on the market and then buy them at an overpayment?
The first item, a high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill, was a great start for both the auction and the cultivators below, satisfying both sides. However, the subsequent items were somewhat mediocre. Half an hour later, they arrived at the grand finale of the first page: the essence blood of the Xuan Turtle that the Xuan Turtle Demon wanted. Clearly, although this treasure had significant limitations, its effects were powerful, and many cultivators coveted it. Many people in the hall sat up straight, not to mention those in the private rooms. Gu Yuchuan could clearly sense that his elder brother was getting a little nervous.
Ya Ning stood on the stage, speaking eloquently: "Next up is our main event today: the essence blood of the Xuan Turtle. The owner of this essence blood was a true Demon Emperor in life, with a cultivation level reaching the Nascent Soul stage. This is an unparalleled treasure for demon cultivators of the turtle clan, and it's also very useful for alchemists and weapon refiners. I believe many fellow cultivators are interested in it and already know its specific effects. Let's begin! Starting bid: 5000. Each bid must be at least 200. Let's start now."
Below, a cultivator immediately shouted out 5,500 spirit stones, and many other cultivators followed suit. However, these were all minor incidents. None of the cultivators in the upper pavilions spoke up.
As time passed, the price of this essence blood reached 10,000 spirit stones. At this price, fewer cultivators were willing to bid, and it was no longer something that just any cultivator could easily afford. It was at this time that the Xuan Turtle Demon General spoke up.
"Eleven thousand spirit stones." His voice was calm and determined. Clearly, he was determined to obtain this essence blood.
However, as soon as he opened his mouth, the person in the adjacent private room spoke up: "Twelve thousand."
The Xuan Turtle Demon General didn't tolerate him and continued to raise the price: "Thirteen thousand."
In the blink of an eye, they had raised the price to 16,000, which was all the spirit stones the Xuan Turtle Demon General had brought. Gu Yuchuan gave him a storage bag containing 10,000 spirit stones. The other party nodded gratefully and continued to raise the price. However, Gu Yuchuan looked at the aura beside him and found it increasingly familiar. Wasn't this the aura of King Zhao of the Dayong Dynasty? But it wasn't him; it should be his offspring. What a small world!
He hoped the other party wouldn't be so foolish as to cause him any conflict; otherwise, he would settle both old and new scores and show them his power. Killing one of King Zhao's sons would be a small revenge, and he could truly avenge himself once he reached the Nascent Soul stage. By then, the Crown Prince would be more than happy to see King Zhao dead and wouldn't stand in his way.
No sooner had he finished thinking than the other party threatened him: "Hey you over there, I am the Crown Prince of Zhao. You'd better get out of here while you still can."
Below, Ya Ning's face turned ugly. This was already ignoring the rules of their auction house. Secretly, she had already sent a message to someone who could resolve this matter. The Xuan Turtle Demon General also looked at Gu Yuchuan, meaning that he did not know how to handle it. Gu Yuchuan sneered and spoke.
"So you're the heir apparent of King Zhao. Wasn't King Zhao just a stray dog who was sent to his fiefdom? What's there to be proud of, you son of a stray dog? What's wrong? Your father has already humbled himself, and you're still not used to it? You still dare to be so arrogant. I remember the crown prince is about to ascend the throne. When that happens, let's see what good days your family will have left."
This completely humiliated the other side. An astonishing aura emanated from behind that elegant pavilion, but then an old man at the Great Perfection of the Golden Core stage stepped out. He was the person in charge of the Tianxuan Auction House in this area: "Young Master, Demon King, this is an auction house, not a place for you to fight. Our auction house has its own rules. If you want it, raise the bid. If you don't have enough money, shut up."
His attitude wasn't exactly polite, and rightly so, since the two of them showed him no respect whatsoever, why should he be polite? That would just make him seem weak and easily bullied.
Gu Yuchuan immediately called out a price of 20,000: "Come on, young master, let me see your strength."