Free Web NovelChapter 795: Chapter 794: Bidding War
According to a servant of the Tang Family, rare spirit herbs that can’t be found on the market might be stumbled upon at an auction. Since there weren’t many leads regarding the Earth Immortal Tomb, Ye Qingchen agreed.
After all, this area belongs to the Extreme North, where the natural ice attributes are rich, resulting in many spirit herbs that are scarce in the Celestial South Region.
Upon entering the auction house, a strong scent of herbs hit them immediately.
"Sir, here’s a list. If you’re interested in any auction item, feel free to bid at any time!" A maid had already led him into a private room and handed him a list.
Ye Qingchen took it casually and opened the catalog.
This auction had a variety of categories; besides spirit herbs, there were also various weapons, magical treasures, and talismans, including cultivation techniques and secret techniques. The highest level was only the Celestial Tier.
"Master, the items at this auction are quite humble..."
Han Buxiu only took a glance before frowning.
"Extreme Wilderness City is limited in scale. For them, Celestial Tier items are already rare. As for higher-level treasures, they have long been monopolized by major families and sects, and it’s impossible for them to circulate here!"
Ye Qingchen said faintly.
"Haha, I’ve found it!"
Han Buxiu was about to speak when he heard a laugh. Ye Qingchen’s gaze fell on a certain page of the catalog, where there was a blackish wooden core, resembling charred charcoal, seemingly insignificant.
"This is the fruit of the Celestial Fragrance Tree!" Seeing Han Buxiu’s puzzled expression, Ye Qingchen casually explained:
"Though it’s not of high level, it possesses the effect of catalyzing medicinal potency. With it, my cauldron of vitalizing elixir can be refined at any time! By then, you can nurture back to health sooner and step into the Ninth Layer of Human Immortal! Even if you break into Earth Immortal, there won’t be any hindrance!"
"Master, this elixir furnace is for me..."
Han Buxiu trembled all over, eyes filled with disbelief.
He originally thought Ye Qingchen was searching for herbs for his cultivation. He hadn’t expected that Ye Qingchen had been considering him all along, helping him nurture his foundation and heal his hidden injuries.
"Indeed, you’ve always wanted to kill Ye Xu Kong, haven’t you? Perhaps, I can lend you a helping hand by then!"
Ye Qingchen said with a faint smile.
"Master, you... Thank you, Master!"
Up to this point, the former closed-door disciple of Ye Xu Kong completely submitted. In the Valley of Life and Death previously, although Ye Qingchen, with supreme godly might, coerced submission and signed a master-servant contract,
how could he have been willing?
But now, with Ye Qingchen refining a great elixir for him and even promising to help him kill Ye Xu Kong, he was genuinely willing to submit to Ye Qingchen.
’Why didn’t I think of it? With Ye Qingchen’s talent and potential, who knows how many times he surpasses me. Yet he didn’t join any of the seven peaks but joined Heaven-Shocking Peak instead; he must have misjudged... With those Supreme Elders’ personalities, how could they tolerate such a thing?’
’No wonder Marquis Guangjun was suppressed on Void Peak because of him, no wonder Ye Xu Kong projected himself into the Valley of Life and Death to have me kill him... As it turns out, both sides already had grudges!’
Realizing this, Han Buxiu suddenly understood.
"Don’t call me Master!" Ye Qingchen said flatly, "Killing Ye Xu Kong is still far off. This time, while seeking opportunities outside, quickly enhance your cultivation!"
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Han Buxiu bowed respectfully.
As the two were conversing, the auction was already more than halfway through and had just reached the Celestial Fragrance Fruit.
"This fruit is called the Celestial Fragrance Fruit."
"It is a Heavenly Grade Top spirit herb, effective for maintaining beauty and youth, with a starting bid of five hundred spirit stones!"
The auctioneer announced loudly.
"That cheap?" Han Buxiu was taken aback.
Ye Qingchen smiled.
One should know.
Not everyone is aware that the Celestial Fragrance Fruit can be used as an alchemical catalyst; even most alchemists don’t know it! But to those truly knowledgeable, it’s priceless!
However, the mere effect of maintaining beauty and youth is enough to drive a large number of female cultivators crazy.
"Five hundred fifty!"
"Six hundred!"
"Seven hundred!"
In almost the blink of an eye, the price surpassed one thousand spirit stones.
However.
Spirit stones remain precious!
A Celestial Venerable can only obtain one lower-grade spirit stone per month. As for Human Immortals, they can have at most ten or so pieces. For most cultivators, the price of this Celestial Fragrance Fruit has already exceeded their capability to afford.
"How did it reach such a high price?"
"One thousand spirit stones!"
"It can’t be a scam, right? The auction’s shill?"
"No! I recognize it, the one who bid one thousand spirit stones is the Young Master of the Fang Family in Extreme Wilderness City, Fang Qihua!"
"So it’s him!"
In a private box, Fang Qihua was smilingly holding a cold-looking woman. When this cold woman saw what happened, she was about to bury herself into Fang Qihua’s embrace, coquettishly saying: freēwēbηovel.c૦m
"Young Master Fang, you’re so impressive!"
"Haha, they are just a bunch of bumpkins, how are they qualified to compete with me?"
Fang Qihua said gleefully.
The woman in his arms was the top courtesan of the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, and he didn’t know how much effort he’d expended to win her over. Now that this Celestial Fragrance Fruit was in hand, wouldn’t she obediently climb into his bed?
Seeing that Young Master Fang of the Fang Family was also bidding, everyone else immediately gave up.
Firstly, they didn’t have the financial resources to compete.
Secondly, they didn’t have the courage to do so.
After all.
In Extreme Wilderness City, the Fang Family is quite a force and is backed by the Tang Family, making few dare to offend them.
"One thousand spirit stones going once!"
"One thousand spirit stones going twice!"
"One thousand spirit stones thrice..."
Fang Qihua was squinting, his big hand already inside the courtesan’s neckline, feeling her warmth.
Suddenly.
A calm voice rang out:
"Two thousand spirit stones!"
Instantly.
The entire auction hall fell silent.
Soon after.
The noise erupted like boiling water.
"My god, a single Celestial Fragrance Fruit actually bids up to two thousand spirit stones!"
"Who is this, daring to compete with Young Master Fang?"
"Not sure, judging from the accent, doesn’t seem like someone from Extreme Wilderness City!"
Everyone was discussing it.
Meanwhile, Fang Qihua’s face instantly darkened with anger, "I bid fifteen hundred spirit stones!"
"Brother, this Celestial Fragrance Fruit is mine! If Brother is willing to part with it, I, Fang Qihua, will remember you! If you don’t, I will also remember you!" Fang Qihua said in a flat tone, "If you’re unwilling, I’ll remember you too!"
The atmosphere in the auction paused.
Everyone could feel the naked threat in Fang Qihua’s words!
For a moment.
Everyone secretly shook their heads.
There aren’t many who dare to challenge Fang Qihua in Extreme Wilderness City. The other cultivators who were considering bidding immediately abandoned the idea upon hearing his words.
After all, they couldn’t afford to offend him.
Fang Qihua noticed and a smile emerged on his face, but just as it appeared, it froze completely.
Because that voice slowly spoke again:
"Five thousand spirit stones!"
