Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 126: Chapter 99: Two Martial Arts! The Heart of the Demon Fox!_2

Let Gu Sheng once again witness this person’s financial prowess.

”I wonder what kind of background this person has...” Gu Sheng thought to himself.

This Golden Body Skill, priced at thirteen hundred taels, seems a bit inflated. The cultivation insights included to reach the Great Achievement Realm make its price skyrocket, possibly doubling. Without those insights, Gu Sheng estimates the selling price should be four to five hundred taels of silver.

The absence of cultivation insights means a significantly increased trial-and-error cost for the buyer’s organization.

Generally speaking, individual martial artists seldom purchase body refinement martial arts; these are usually bought by organizations to enhance their foundations.

Gu Sheng felt a bit regretful as he watched the Golden Body Skill being sent to the private booth of the burly man with the horse face.

He took a deep breath, steadying his mood.

The disappointment of missing the first auction item that was suitable for him stirred some emotions, but that man exuded an extraordinary aura and had numerous attendants by his side—clearly not someone easy to deal with. Gu Sheng didn’t even entertain the thought of tailing him for an ambush afterward.

He might as well admit he doesn’t want a death wish.

Now, the auction had more than half progressed, and Lu Luo suddenly revealed a mysterious smile, covering her mouth as she giggled to the guests:

”Honorable guests, Lu Luo has just received news—the finale item of this auction is indeed a treasure! Please stay tuned, everyone~”

The guests’ eyes immediately lit up with intense interest. Anything deemed a treasure by Lu Luo was certainly no ordinary item.

This was also the tradition of the auction—the finale item always carried astonishing value to continually attract attendees.

Gu Sheng’s heart stirred. He vaguely noticed that a few of the people he had been observing showed eager expressions, as if they already knew what the finale item was, quietly waiting.

The auction continued.

After the small climax of the Golden Body Skill, the following items were of slightly lesser value.

Gu Sheng felt somewhat disappointed.

He thought that he might leave the auction empty-handed this time. Perhaps he could go to the first floor afterward to see if he could exchange for a suitable body refinement martial art.

Then.

Lu Luo appeared again, holding a manual in her hands, smiling at the crowd. Her crisp voice reverberated across the room:

”Third-rate body refinement martial art: Flying Thunder Leg! Primarily trains the lower limbs. If mastered to an advanced realm, one can sprint like lightning, gaining an edge whether in pursuit or escape. Don’t miss your chance~”

”Starting bid: one hundred and fifty taels!”

Gu Sheng’s eyes instantly lit up with a trace of joy. Lu Luo hadn’t deliberately emphasized anything about this Flying Thunder Leg, which meant it didn’t include cultivation insights, so the competition wouldn’t be as intense.

Indeed.

Even though its starting price was only a third of the Golden Body Skill, not many were interested.

”One hundred and eighty taels!”

”One hundred and ninety taels!”

The bid increments were small. For a manual of this caliber, even those interested preferred not to pay too high of a price. After all, body refinement martial arts weren’t particularly rare.

Gu Sheng took a deep breath, gradually calming his emotions.

He spoke in a steady voice:

”I bid two hundred and eighty taels!”

With limited funds, rather than raising the price incrementally, it was better to show his determination upfront, potentially avoiding unnecessary disputes.

Lu Luo, who initially frowned slightly at the low bids, brightened up upon hearing Gu Sheng’s offer. She subtly smiled and said:

”This gentleman has bid two hundred and eighty taels. Does anyone wish to continue bidding? This Flying Thunder Leg is certainly top-notch, an opportunity not to be missed~”

But everyone present was no beginner.

No matter how Lu Luo praised it, they wouldn’t act rashly.

Those who had bid earlier glanced toward Gu Sheng’s location. Gu Sheng’s composed demeanor and resolute gaze made it clear he was intent on acquiring it—it wasn’t worth contesting over a mere body refinement leg skill.

Ultimately, these leg skill body refinement manuals were only worth this much. It wasn’t a matter of affordability but necessity. The funds could instead be used to purchase elixirs suited for Blood Refining Realm cultivation. Most organizations already had an ample collection of body refinement manuals.

Of course, if cultivation insights were attached, the value would multiply several times over, making many people reconsider.

After contemplating briefly, everyone ultimately chose not to bid further.

After five breaths, no one else submitted an offer. Lu Luo revealed a faint look of disappointment but still considered two hundred and eighty taels a decent price for the Flying Thunder Leg.

”Two hundred and eighty taels—congratulations to this gentleman on acquiring this Divine Skill! It will be delivered to your private booth shortly!”

Lu Luo graced Gu Sheng’s direction with a charming smile, but Gu Sheng merely gave her a detached nod.

Within his heart, a trace of joy gradually emerged, and the tension he had been holding onto finally eased.

This strategy had proven effective.

A bold bid was enough to deter others.

His biggest concern had been the burly man with the bull mask intervening. If that man casually bid three hundred or four hundred taels, Gu Sheng would have no choice but to concede.

However, it seemed that since Lu Luo mentioned the finale auction item, the burly man had refrained from bidding—likely conserving his resources.

”Phew! With Flying Thunder Leg secured, my collection of body refinement martial arts is nearly complete. As long as I find another manual similar to the Golden Body Skill in the future, I won’t have any glaring weaknesses!”

”Still, with two hundred and eighty taels spent, I now only have a few dozen taels of silver left. I’ll need to seriously plan how to earn money moving forward...”

Gu Sheng felt both pain and joy.

A knock at the private booth door interrupted his thoughts.

”Sir, your Flying Thunder Leg manual!”

A beautiful maid entered, carrying a gold-embroidered redwood tray with both hands, her attitude utterly respectful.

Gu Sheng calmly picked up the manual, placing twenty-eight taels of gold on the tray, and the maid carefully retreated.