Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 197: Chapter 139: Golden Core Contest

“Talisman Treasure ’Xuan Zhong Ruler’, adept at destruction, can be used three more times, crafted by a mid-stage Golden Core Zhenren. Its effectiveness speaks for itself, starting price not set.”

Following the voice of the man in the azure robe, bids filled the air endlessly.

In just a moment, the auction price for this talisman treasure rose above 500 Mid-grade Spirit Stones.

At this price, the number of bidders dwindled.

Ji Yuan repeatedly touched the Storage Bag at his waist, feeling restless.

“Damn it, you don’t realize how little money you have until you come to an auction house!”

Ji Yuan reached again for the Storage Bag, pondering whether to sell the Talisman Treasure ’Qian Chong Chain’ to exchange for another offensive talisman treasure… but no, using ’Qian Chong Chain’ along with the ’Dun Tian Shuttle’, it’s almost guaranteed to escape.

’Qian Chong Chain’ can restrain the opponent, even if for just an instant.

He could use the ’Dun Tian Shuttle’ to escape.

Once he reaches Foundation Establishment, even when facing a Peak Foundation Establishment expert, he could still escape.

But swapping for another talisman treasure wouldn’t yield this effect.

The bidding continued. While Ji Yuan was itching with excitement, he was helpless.

He silently thought to himself that after reaching Foundation Establishment, when Foundation Establishment Pills are no longer useful, he would bring his crafted Foundation Establishment Pills to auction every year.

Then exchange Spirit Stones for talisman treasures.

By that time, he would be laden with countless talisman treasures.

Others use simple talismans as regular attacks, but he would directly use talisman treasures as regular attacks — who could withstand him??!

However, the Spiritual Qi consumption of these talisman treasures would be immense, so it seems crucial to find a Cultivation Technique with better Spiritual Qi reserves during his transition.

While Ji Yuan pondered briefly, the price for this talisman treasure soared to a point he couldn’t afford.

Beyond 800 Spirit Stones now, only a few still bid.

They were the Foundation Establishment Cultivators on the third floor.

A moment later, one Foundation Establishment Cultivator secured the talisman treasure for 912 Mid-grade Spirit Stones.

Just as Ji Yuan was wondering which turn his Foundation Establishment Pill would be, unexpectedly, he saw the azure-robed man showcasing his Foundation Establishment Pill.

This time though, it wasn’t in his Jade Bottle but placed at the center of a Jade Plate, covered by a transparent casing, and presented by an enchanting Female Cultivator.

The Qi Cultivation Cultivators in the hall immediately stood up upon seeing the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Exclamations erupted continuously.

When the Foundation Establishment Pill was set on stage, the azure-robed man stroked his beard and smiled, “Ah, this item needs no introduction from me, as you all recognize it.”

“Two-striped Foundation Establishment Pill, starting price not set.”

As soon as he spoke, a soft female voice came from the second floor’s compartment.

“Seven hundred Spirit Stones.”

This caused the Qi Cultivation Cultivators in the hall, who were ready to bid, to instantly lose enthusiasm as the opening price was seven hundred, excluding them from participating.

“Oh, Daoist Yu still preparing a Foundation Establishment Pill for your useless husband? I’d advise you to give up, because even if a Pseudo Spirit Root consumes countless Foundation Establishment Pills, there’s no hope for Foundation Establishment.”

Someone apparently recognized the bidder and mocked from the third floor.

Ji Yuan paid no attention, merely listening to their argument. As they quarreled, the price climbed upwards.

Soon the price reached 800, and he finally felt relieved.

was his expectation. Anything more would be a pleasant surprise.

After half an incense stick later, the auction for the Foundation Establishment Pill concluded.

In the end, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator on the third floor secured it for 900 Spirit Stones, and Ji Yuan was greatly pleased.

Spirit Stones, minus the 5% commission, still netted him 855, despite his recent expenditure, leaving him with 261 Mid-grade Spirit Stones.

Those Spirit Stones would be used to prepare several sets of auxiliary materials for Foundation Establishment Pills.

For the rest, Ji Yuan would see what else he needed and purchase accordingly.

The following three items on the auction were each more valuable than the last.

The third from last being a high-grade flying Spiritual Artifact!

Enticing many Foundation Establishment Cultivators to spend wildly, exchanging harsh words.

The second from last was a Tier Three Demon Pill, appealing to Alchemists, who were known for being wealthy, making the price naturally high.

Both lofty and solid!

As for the final auction item, the azure-robed Cultivator kept it as a mystery.

Once everyone was eager, the auction house presented the item, carefully shrouded with red cloth blocking Divine Sense.

Ji Yuan was highly curious as well.

Not until the azure-robed Cultivator revealed the red cloth did the auction item show its true form.

“A Tier Three Demon Beast Winged Flying Tiger cub; its value… needs little elaboration from me. Form a contract, and upon maturation, it will be a Tier Three Demon Beast, when…”

Before he could finish, a cold, indifferent voice sounded from a fourth floor compartment.

“2000 Spirit Stones.”

Once the fourth floor’s voice rang out, everyone fell silent.

A Zhenren, Golden Core Zhenren!

This auction had attracted a Golden Core Zhenren?!

Quickly, another shout emerged from another room on the fourth floor, “3000 Spirit Stones.”

Ji Yuan was stunned at the price; were bids increasing by a thousand Spirit Stones each time?!

Since when did Spirit Stones become counted in thousands?

Once a Golden Core Zhenren spoke, the entire auction was dominated by their voices alone.