I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 946: Chapter 495: Auction Conference (Part 2)_2

”The bidding time is up. Congratulations to Auction Order No. 7 for winning the Cyan Wood Tripod with a bid of six million three hundred thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones!” A satisfied smile spread across Wan Tiancheng’s face as he lightly tapped the auction hammer. The Teleportation Array flashed with spiritual light and took the Cyan Wood Tripod away.

Looking at the cultivators in the great hall, Wan Tiancheng continued to announce in a sonorous voice, ”Fellow Daoists, seniors, the ownership of the Cyan Wood Tripod has now been settled. Those who did not win a Daoist Soldier, do not be disheartened! Today’s grand gathering has only just begun. Next, two more Daoist Soldiers of equally extraordinary might will be presented. Each possesses remarkable power and unique traits of its own.”

With these words, the auction hall, which had grown slightly quiet after the bidding for the Cyan Wood Tripod ended, boiled over once more. Light flared anew in the eyes of the cultivators, as though everything just now had merely been a prelude and the true feast was only now about to begin.

”The next item is the ’Netherworld Soul-Breaking Halberd’, which has long been treasured in our auction house. This halberd is a Tier Six Top-Grade Spiritual Treasure, forged from Deep Sea Cold Iron fused with Netherworld Earth Fire. Wisps of black-violet flame flow along the halberd shaft. It is not only preternaturally sharp, but also contains Netherworld Power, able to shake the mind and soul. It has a tremendous restraining effect on soul-type beings and cultivators who temper their Spiritual Power. Once unleashed in battle, it is enough to scatter an enemy’s soul, shatter their fighting will.” Wan Tiancheng announced loudly.

As his voice fell, the Teleportation Array flashed, and a black weapon appeared on the auction platform. Instantly, a chilling and powerful aura spread out, making quite a few cultivators involuntarily shudder.

”Netherworld Soul-Breaking Halberd, starting price: five hundred thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones. Each bid increase no less than twenty thousand. Bidding time: one hundred breaths.”

With Wan Tiancheng’s announcement, the numbers on the bidding board began to jump madly once more, and the cultivators displayed an intense interest in this singular Daoist Soldier.

When the ownership of the Netherworld Soul-Breaking Halberd was finally decided, Wan Tiancheng did not allow the crowd much time to catch their breath. He took a deep breath, swept his gaze across the hall, and spoke with a hint of mystery and anticipation in his tone: ”And next comes another suppressing Spirit Treasure of this auction—the ’Six-Revolution Exquisite Tower’! This tower is not only a Tier Six defensive Spirit Treasure with astounding defensive power, it also contains Heaven and Earth within, forming its own Space. It can store all things, and in a crucial moment, it can transform into six layers of defensive barriers, warding off any external assault. More importantly, the Heaven and Earth Law is contained within the tower; it possesses Gathering Spirit properties and has tremendous auxiliary effect for cultivation. It can even help cultivators stabilize their minds when breaking through bottlenecks, reducing the risk of qi deviation. One could say that owning the Six-Revolution Exquisite Tower is tantamount to owning a portable Cultivation Sacred Land.”

At these words, the entire auction hall erupted completely. The cultivators’ eyes were full of fervor and longing. They understood that once such a treasure was missed, they might never encounter another in this lifetime.

”Six-Revolution Exquisite Tower, starting price: eight hundred thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones. Each bid increase no less than thirty thousand. Bidding time: one hundred and fifty breaths!”

Wan Tiancheng’s voice reverberated through the roaring auction hall, and this round of bidding reached an unprecedented level of intensity. Every cultivator fought with all their strength, all for the chance to own this legendary treasure.

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Time flew by. The auction at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion lasted for three days. Various High-tier Spiritual Objects, Spirit Treasures, Spirit Pills appeared on the auction platform one after another, each triggering frenzied pursuit and fierce bidding among the cultivators.

Inside the auction hall, the atmosphere was at times so tense it was suffocating, and at times erupted into waves of cheers and exclamations with the unveiling of certain rare treasures.

With the conclusion of the bidding for the final suppressing Dao Artifact—the Eight Trigrams Heaven and Earth Mirror—Wan Tiancheng slowly rose to his feet. A look of satisfaction and gratification spread over his face as he surveyed the surroundings, his gaze filled with pride at the success of this grand event.

”Fellow Daoists, seniors, the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion’s once-in-a-century cross-boundary auction has now come to a perfect close. Thank you for your participation and support. May you all find what you seek on the path of cultivation and achieve extraordinary attainments.”

With that, the Array in the auction hall flared brightly. In each cultivator’s Token, the information on the treasures they had successfully bid for was quietly recorded. They all rose to their feet, some with pleased expressions, others with a hint of regret, but all carrying hopes and expectations for the future, leaving the auction hall one after another to proceed to the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion for the handover of Spiritual Objects.

Not long after, Wan Renlang, dressed in a splendid brocade robe and wearing a gentle smile, once again stepped into VIP Room No. 1.

”Master Li, the few Spiritual Objects you won this time—and this auction’s success—are all thanks to the Daoist Soldiers you refined as its pillars!” Wan Renlang handed Li Mu a Storage Ring, his words filled with sincere respect and gratitude.

The three Daoist Soldiers commissioned from Li Mu, together with the two Daoist Soldiers he consigned for auction, were one of the major highlights of this event, attracting the attention and pursuit of numerous High-Tier Cultivators and setting new transaction records for the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion’s millennia-old cross-boundary auctions.

Hearing this, Li Mu smiled faintly and accepted the Storage Ring, waving his hand modestly. ”Steward Wan, you overpraise me. The connections and organizational capacity of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion are the true keys to this auction’s success. I merely added a bit of polish to what was already splendid.”

As he spoke, Li Mu sent his Divine Sense into the Storage Ring, confirming the dozen or so High-tier Spiritual Materials within: Void Spirit Crystal, Nether Rising Cloud Gold, Scarlet Flame Gold Paulownia, Glazed Silver Sand, ... all were present. One could say that his gains from participating in this auction were immense.

The two exchanged a smile, and the atmosphere immediately grew more harmonious.

Wan Renlang then shifted the topic, moving formally into the handover matters as he took out another Storage Ring and gestured. ”Master Li, the proceeds from the two Dao Artifacts you consigned for auction, the Spiritual Objects and Spirit Pills, as well as the commission from the three Dao Artifacts this time—after deducting the cost of the Spiritual Objects you purchased, the remaining amount is eighteen million Top-grade Spirit Stones. They are all placed within this specially crafted Storage Ring.”

As he spoke, Wan Renlang took out a finely carved Storage Ring from his sleeve together with a ledger Jade Scroll, and handed them to Li Mu for verification.

Li Mu accepted the Storage Ring and ledger Jade Scroll, and carefully checked them with his Divine Sense. In the Jade Scroll, the records were thorough and detailed. Every transaction was clearly listed, including the final prices of the two Daoist Soldiers he had consigned, the cost of the Spiritual Objects he had purchased, and the commission due to him as an Artifact Refiner—nothing was omitted.

After confirming there were no errors, Li Mu nodded lightly, once again expressing his appreciation for the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion’s rigor and professionalism. ”Steward Wan truly attends to every detail. Mr. Li is impressed.”

”It is as it should be!” Wan Renlang smiled slightly, then turned his head toward Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen, taking out Storage Rings one after another to proceed with their handover.

The handover process went just as smoothly. Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen each accepted their own Storage Rings, and after probing them with Divine Sense, satisfied smiles appeared on their faces. In this auction, they had witnessed the emergence of many rare treasures and had not been able to resist purchasing quite a number of precious cultivation resources themselves.

”Steward Wan, this cooperation has been an absolute delight. The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion’s credibility and efficiency inspire our deepest respect,” Sword Master Feng spoke first, his tone utterly sincere.

Sword Master Chen nodded in agreement. ”Indeed, Steward Wan. I hope we will have more opportunities for such cooperation in the future.”

Hearing this, Wan Renlang’s smile broadened. He knew full well what it meant for the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion to gain the recognition of two Sword Masters from the Profound Celestial Sword Sect.

”Sword Master Feng, Sword Master Chen, your satisfaction is our greatest affirmation. The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion has always been committed to providing the finest cultivation resources to the broad community of cultivators. Should you require anything, the Pavilion will go all out to assist.” Wan Renlang said with heartfelt gratitude.

Soon after, having finished speaking, Wan Renlang personally led the three of them out of the VIP room, through the elegantly decorated corridor, warmly seeing them off.

”Master Li, Sword Master Feng, Sword Master Chen, thank you for your presence and support. I look forward to our next meeting, when we may engage in even more splendid cooperation.” Wan Renlang cupped his hands in farewell to the three.

Li Mu, Sword Master Feng, and Sword Master Chen inclined their heads slightly in return salute, then rose into the air under Sword Control. Their figures shrank to black dots and in the blink of an eye vanished above Wanbao City.

At that very moment, several streaks of black shadow shot up from Wanbao City as well, as if several factions were taking off in pursuit of the three.

Noticing this scene, Wan Renlang let out a helpless sigh, then hurriedly arranged for his subordinates and moved to act as well.