Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 198: Chapter 139: Golden Core Struggle (Part 2)

Ji Yuan listened closely and realized that there were a total of four Golden Core Zhenren attending the auction. Of course, if some had come but didn’t bid, he wouldn’t know about them.

At this moment, after a few exchanges, the price for the young Winged Flying Tiger had already reached 7000 Spirit Stones, and the increments were finally no longer going up by thousands.

Instead, they were increasing by hundreds.

This Tier Three Demon Beast cub, is it really this expensive… Ji Yuan couldn’t help but look at his panel’s [Fish Pond].

[Spirit Effect 2 (Rainbow Carp to Serpent): Carp-type Spirit Fish have a very low probability of nurturing Frost Serpent offspring (Tier Three Demon Beast).]

This is the Spirit Effect of a Level 3 [Fish Pond].

It’s just a pity that this Level 3 [Fish Pond] has a hard condition—it requires cultivation to reach the initial Foundation Establishment Stage to upgrade.

Otherwise, Ji Yuan would definitely try to find a way to advance right now, and then raise a bunch of carp-type Spirit Fish in his Fish Pond.

At that time, he would see if he could produce a Frost Serpent cub every day, keep one for himself, and sell the rest.

By then…

“Hehehe.”

Ji Yuan was daydreaming when a hoarse voice came from the fourth floor.

“Old Monster of Meishan, you spent so many Spirit Stones to buy this Gold-devouring Beast, I doubt you’ll have enough Spirit Stones to feed it. It’ll be useless when you get it back.”

“That’s none of Elder Liu’s business. If you have Spirit Stones, bid; if not, shut up.”

Old Monster of Meishan retorted unceremoniously.

“Fine, fine.”

The Golden Core Cultivator called Elder Liu seemed extremely angry, “I have no Spirit Stones left!”

Ji Yuan wanted to laugh at these words, but he dared not make a sound.

After Elder Liu withdrew, only Old Monster of Meishan and another Golden Core Cultivator were left competing.

Old Monster of Meishan seemed determined to get this Demon Beast cub, bidding very aggressively.

When the price reached 8000 Spirit Stones, the remaining Golden Core Cultivator also withdrew.

Just as Ji Yuan thought Old Monster of Meishan would win the Winged Flying Tiger, a voice that had never been heard before came from the fourth floor.

A man leisurely called out, “9000 Spirit Stones.”

As soon as this price was announced, the auction house fell silent again, which had been buzzing with discussions just a moment ago.

Could it be… there’s another expert?!

“Lao Li, you actually came too?!”

Old Monster of Meishan gritted his teeth and said upon hearing the voice.

The Elder Liu who had spoken earlier chuckled, “If I’d known you were here, Lao Li, I wouldn’t have come.”

“Haha, all the same, all the same, it’s just that I happen to need this thing.”

The man called Lao Li chuckled, “I suppose no one wants to compete with me for it? If not, I’ll take this little tiger.”

After waiting for a few breaths, no one responded.

The green-robed cultivator presiding over the auction struck the hammer, confirming the ownership of this final item.

Thus, the auction came to an end.

Ji Yuan also exhaled a long breath.

This auction… was worth attending!

Not only did he get good things, but he also gained a substantial amount of Spirit Stones and expanded his horizons.

The cultivators who didn’t bid on items had already left, and because Ji Yuan had made purchases, he waited in the room.

Soon, the blue-robed cultivator who had attended to Ji Yuan earlier knocked and entered, smiling and cupping his hands in congratulations, “Congratulations, young friend!”

“What is there to congratulate?”

Ji Yuan felt very excited inside, but he maintained an indifferent expression, nonchalantly waving his hand.

“Alright, deduct the cost of my purchases from the Foundation Establishment Pills; give me the rest.”

“Sure.”

The blue-robed cultivator wasn’t surprised. With a wave of his right hand, a few items appeared on the table.

“The Foundation Establishment Pills sold for 900 Spirit Stones. After deducting our auction house’s commission, the remaining 855 Spirit Stones are here. Young friend bid on two Millennium Cyan Helium Grasses at a cost of 160 Spirit Stones, a piece of Red Marrow Thunder Jade for 49 Spirit Stones, and a Tier Two Spirit Beast Bag for 385 Spirit Stones, leaving 261 Mid-grade Spirit Stones, all in this bag. Please keep them safe.”

Ji Yuan looked at the table.

The two Millennium Cyan Helium Grasses were still housed in jade boxes, just like the three in his possession, exuding a faint herbal fragrance.

The Red Marrow Thunder Jade lay separately on the table, its entire body exuding a red hue, with occasional flashes of lightning visible within—a sign it was no ordinary item.

The remaining Spirit Beast Bag externally resembled a Storage Bag, except its patterns were exceptionally intricate.

The 261 Mid-grade Spirit Stones were placed inside another Storage Bag.

Just as Ji Yuan thought about praising the auction house for their generosity, he considered the 45 Mid-grade Spirit Stones they had taken from him… In comparison, the small storage bag, barely a foot square, seemed insignificant.

“Thanks.”

Ji Yuan feigned an indifferent demeanor as he casually collected all these items into his own Storage Bag.

“Take care, young friend.”

The blue-robed cultivator slightly bowed, nailing down the posture and etiquette, leaving no room for criticism.

Of course, it was Ji Yuan’s “unintentionally” revealed background that prompted such treatment. If it had been any ordinary Qi Cultivation Cultivator,

the reception would have been entirely different.

Having maintained a composed expression upon leaving the auction house, Ji Yuan showed no sign of unusualness, indistinguishable from any ordinary cultivator.

After looking around upon exiting, he proceeded to the street on his left.

Du Wanyi’s home was on the right, so he went left, which seemed just right.

Yet, as soon as he lifted his foot, he was already focusing his mind behind him, worried someone might uncover his identity… 900 Mid-grade Spirit Stones were enough to incite someone at the Foundation Establishment Stage to act.