Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 473: Chapter 228: Half and Half

Ji Yuan paused for a moment in silence before replying, ”Who is it?”

”The son of Liu Zhenren from the Spirit Control Sect, Liu Changle.”

... Damn it, I didn’t expect the opponent to also be a Golden Core Zhenren’s son!

”Since he’s a descendant of a Golden Core Zhenren, he shouldn’t be bothered over these 10 drops of Thousand-year-old Spirit Milk, right?”

”Who knows, I just saw you’re a bit obstinate and wanted to remind you, his temperament isn’t easy to deal with... I’ve said what I can, it’s up to you now.”

The person across spoke in a strange tone, seemingly shrugging, with a hint of helplessness.

”Thanks.”

Ji Yuan didn’t expect this seemingly difficult-to-get-along-with Daoist to remind him, so after some hesitation, he chose to continue bidding.

It’s an anonymous auction, at worst, once you get the item, you can just use a Transformation Talisman.

He didn’t believe this auction house would dare to reveal his identity to others because if they dared to do such a thing, it would’ve gone bankrupt long ago.

So seeing Ho Qianyue bang the auction hammer for the first time, Ji Yuan still voiced his bid: ”4550 Mid-grade Spirit Stones.”

His bid surprised even Ho Qianyue.

And to Ji Yuan’s surprise, Liu Changle across opened his mouth and said:

”Alright, seeing that Daoist really needs these Thousand-year-old Spirit Milk, in that case, I Liu Changle won’t compete with you; I’ll let you have it.”

This time it was Ji Yuan’s turn to be shocked.

He originally thought that even if he could acquire these Thousand-year-old Spirit Milk, he’d have to spend a hefty sum and might offend Liu Changle... But he hadn’t imagined that Liu Changle would be so transparent?

”I indeed need these Thousand-year-old Spirit Milk to save my life, so I must first thank Daoist Liu.”

Given the other party provided an out, Ji Yuan naturally had to reciprocate the gesture.

Thus, the 10 drops of Thousand-year-old Spirit Milk he yearned for were obtained successfully by him at the cost of 4550 Mid-grade Spirit Stones.

After successfully bidding for the Thousand-year-old Spirit Milk, the voice from the next room appeared once again.

Only this time, his voice carried a distinct hint of laughter.

”Alright, it seems Daoist is quite bold, didn’t expect this didn’t scare you.”

Ji Yuan obviously understood he was being intimidated earlier.

”Daoist, why do this?”

Ji Yuan’s voice held a noticeable tinge of unhappiness.

”No need for so many reasons, just saw you’re an outsider and it’s amusing, Liu Bro’s temperament is famously good across our entire Spirit Control Sect, and if you keep holding on, he’d surely yield to you.”

This time Ji Yuan didn’t know if the other was speaking the truth, just replied perfunctorily:

”Daoist Liu is a good person.”

The other side didn’t affirm or deny, just chuckled.

After auctioning off the Thousand-year-old Spirit Milk, normally the next item should be that Tier Three Serpent, including its corpse, essence blood, and Demon Pill.

This was the second-to-last auction item.

After auctioning off this Serpent, they’d auction Spirit Jade Zhenren’s disciple quota.

But unexpectedly, Ho Qianyue atop the first-floor high stage seemed to receive a transmission, her face immediately turned somber, even her brows deeply furrowed.

All of a sudden, the entire hall was abuzz with whispering discussions.

Ji Yuan also stepped forward, standing at the window to observe.

”Seems something happened.”

A voice from the next room came again.

Ho Qianyue paused for a moment and then suddenly bowed to the surroundings, forced a smile: ”Sorry, there’s been an unexpected event, the upcoming auction will be handled by Uncle Master Wang.”

After speaking, she quickly descended the stage.

Just as she left, an Escape Light swept onto the platform, and once the figure appeared, the hall quieted.

No other reason.

A Golden Core Zhenren arrived, who would dare act rashly now?

”Greetings to He Ming Zhenren.”

The Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the hall below stood up and saluted the elder on the high stage.

Ji Yuan was also observing the newly appeared Golden Core Zhenren, dressed in a splendid yellow robe, with a lifelike white crane embroidered on the chest, completely white hair and beard, slightly thin body, face heavily wrinkled.

”No need for formalities, all please seat.”

He Ming Zhenren said with his hands behind his back: ”Up next auctioning Spirit Jade Daoist’s disciple quota, usual rules, no starting price, auction begins now.”

With a Golden Core Zhenren present, there was no unnecessary chatter.

One sentence, directly starting the auction.

... seems to imply something happened to Ye Chen and Cao Lang who went to slay the dragon?

Otherwise, why wouldn’t they auction that Serpent corpse?

Considering Ho Qianyue’s hasty departure; she’s Ye Chen’s Dao companion, must’ve received some news.

Ji Yuan could think of this, so could most others.

Yet this didn’t hinder the auction from continuing because as soon as He Ming Zhenren’s voice stopped, a gentle female voice was heard from the third floor.

”100... Upper-grade Spirit Stones.”

Hearing this price, Ji Yuan couldn’t help but be slightly astonished.

blocks of Mid-grade Spirit Stones, such a fierce bid... and the quote coming from the third floor indicates it’s a Golden Core Zhenren, apparently leaving no chance for Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

”200.”

Soon followed by a rough voice from the third floor.

The female cultivator continued to bid: ”400.”

”500.”

”1000.”

”...”

Prices continued to climb, seemingly turning the auction into a battle between the two.

This further confirmed Ji Yuan’s earlier thought... these two probably represent Spirit Control Sect and Corpse Transporting Mountain, both recruiting Spirit Jade Zhenren.

And considering Spirit Jade Zhenren’s ability to negotiate with six Immortal Sects, his strength was likely quite formidable, making it understandable both Immortal Sects spared no effort in their pursuit.

Prices surged rapidly.

Within moments, the price had skyrocketed to a staggering 5000 Upper-grade Spirit Stones.

Once there, the rate of price increase slowed down.

”How about this, Brother Xuanding, if we continue bidding, it’ll only waste more time, why don’t we just name our top price, save the trouble.” The female cultivator from the third floor suggested.

”Alright, then I’ll heed Sister Ziqi’s advice.”

The coarse-voiced man agreed, then called out: ”We Spirit Control Sect are willing to offer 10000 Upper-grade Spirit Stones for Lingyu Daoist’s disciple quota.”

The moment this price was announced, a horrified sound echoed throughout the hall.

Even Ji Yuan found it hard to believe.

Upper-grade Spirit Stones, a total of 10000.

Apparently, Spirit Control Sect spared no effort in inviting Spirit Jade Zhenren.

Once Xuanding Zhenren declared this bid, the purple qi Zhenren from Corpse Transporting Mountain fell into a prolonged silence.

No need for further explanation, it was likely an internal transmission.

After some time, the purple qi Zhenren spoke again, ”In that case, congratulations.”

With that, a purple Escape Light flew out from the third floor, vanishing from sight.

He Ming Zhenren on the first floor then struck the auction hammer in his hand, declared loudly: ”Congratulations to this honored guest for winning Spirit Jade Zhenren’s disciple quota.”

The hall was filled with applause.

But just then, a warm and pleasant voice sounded from the third floor, ”Daoist He Ming, I just saw the auctioning friend hurriedly leave, and now there’s no trace of that Serpent, could something have happened?”

This question quieted the originally noisy auction.

Ji Yuan heard a surprised voice from the neighboring room.

”Oh, Spirit Jade Zhenren is actually here.”