"My Tang family bids ten top-grade spirit stones!"
Following the sharp shout from a Tang family member, the auction hall fell silent for a moment, only to erupt into even greater fervor.
"Wei family bids twenty top-grade spirit stones!"
...
"Top-grade spirit stones are coming out, this is no longer an auction we can participate in."
Bai Shengyi was dumbfounded. Would she see so many spirit stones in her lifetime?
The other three nodded in full agreement.
They watched as the seventh-tier Breakthrough Pill was acquired by the Tang family for forty-one top-grade spirit stones.
"The Tang family must have emptied their coffers?" Chu Tianle suddenly said.
Although these aristocratic families had varying degrees of closeness, they were all aware of each other's situations. Take the Tang family, for instance, they were almost kicked out of the eighteen hidden aristocratic families because they had no spirit stone veins, no outstanding professional spirit cultivators, and no exceptionally gifted young generation. They were only being supported by the older generation.
"It must be for their old ancestor. Counting the time, Old Ancestor Tang's lifespan is almost up, and the Tang family is probably trying to make one last push." Feng Wuya, not a gossip, quickly explained the reason to Chu Tianle.
Chu Tianle asked, "Is it worth it?"
Feng Wuya pouted, "Do you think everyone is like your Chu family?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the two almost got into another argument.
"Stop fooling around! Look, the second treasure is out!"
In the instant they were talking, two late-stage Golden Core cultivators carried a giant cauldron onto the auction stage.
"Xun Yuan Ding? Isn't this the treasure of the Xun Zhen Auction House? Are they going to sell it this time?"
As a future alchemist, Feng Wuya's eyes lit up and he couldn't look away upon seeing the Xun Yuan Ding. This was his dream cauldron!
Legend had it that the Xun Yuan Ding always produced top-grade pills, but it had extremely high requirements for the alchemist's aptitude. To this day, only a handful of people on the continent could use it.
Feng Wuya thought, "I must quickly ask my grandfather if I can bid for it..."
However...
Fang Yao stated, "The item being auctioned today is not the Xun Yuan Ding, but what is inside this cauldron."
As she spoke, she opened the cauldron.
Bai Shengyi suddenly stood up!
Fire!
The Nine Nether Desolate Fire!
In her sea of consciousness, the Samsara Brush excitedly twitched. "Ah, ah, ah, it really is the Nine Nether Desolate Fire! Master, dearest Master, hurry and go for it! Even though this fire is just a small cluster, if we get this fire, we'll be rich!"
The Samsara Brush kept egging Bai Shengyi on. Bai Shengyi felt a throbbing pain in her forehead. "Quiet, let her finish speaking."
"...Although this Nine Nether Desolate Fire looks like just a wisp, it is actually the origin fire. For this auction, the buyer's request is simple: they do not want the item itself, only to cure an illness. The seller is currently at our auction house. All alchemists and pharmacists who believe they can try are welcome to sign up to go and cure the illness. If the illness is cured, then they will obtain this divine fire."
"It's not any divine fire, just a spirit fire..." the Samsara Brush grumbled discontentedly.
Bai Shengyi was almost speechless. "Then do you want the fire or not? If you do, be quiet."
The Samsara Brush quickly shut up.
After Fang Yao finished speaking, a cacophony of discussions arose in the auction hall. Someone asked, "Is it limited to alchemists and pharmacists present at the auction?"
An auction house cultivator walked onto the stage and whispered a few words to Fang Yao. Following that, Fang Yao smiled and replied, "The seller states that it is not limited to alchemists and pharmacists, but they must be people from our auction house. However, if the illness cannot be cured, they must pay one hundred mid-grade spirit stones to the seller. Therefore, please consider carefully."
"Buzz buzz..."
The discussion in the auction hall grew louder.
"What kind of illness is so difficult to treat that they are this 'omnivorous,' accepting anyone and trying any method!"
"Exactly! And if they can't cure it, they have to pay money out of pocket. What kind of justice is this?"
...
Some even directly questioned Fang Yao, "Is this a ploy by your auction house to swindle money?"
Fang Yao's expression remained unchanged. "These are the seller's requirements."
No matter who spoke, she replied with the same sentence, thus glossing over it.
With this announcement, many low-level alchemists who had been planning to try began to retreat. Other cultivators who wanted to fish in troubled waters and try their luck also had to consider carefully.
After all, one hundred mid-grade spirit stones was no small sum. Even if it was given away for free, it would be infuriating!
But Bai Shengyi was happy! She never expected such a turn of events and hurriedly asked the people in the private room, "Can any of you lend me one hundred mid-grade spirit stones?"
"Shengyi, you want to try too?"
Bai Shengyi nodded.
Feng Wuya said, "I want to as well, but my grandfather will definitely go, so I won't join the fun. Let me see, I only have..."
"I have it, here." Chu Tianle had already taken out the spirit stones and handed them to Bai Shengyi.
Feng Wuya stopped moving and signaled to Luo Feihua.
"See, I told you Chu Tianle likes Shengyi, not Sister Li."
"Did you forget what Chu Tianle himself said about liking Sister Li?"
"Did he? I had no idea. I just feel like he likes Shengyi."
...
Unaware of the glances exchanged behind her, Bai Shengyi saw that Fang Yao was already starting to take registrations and quickly pressed the button for their private room.
"Client from private room 214, we've noted you."
Bai Shengyi immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
No matter what, having this opportunity, she would try her best to live up to Xiao Lunhui and herself.
Fang Yao did not give them much time to consider. Three quarters of an hour later, they moved on to the final round of auctions.
However, this was no longer relevant to Bai Shengyi, as a attendant guided her out of the private room and into the interior of the auction hall.
"Are we going to the patient's location?" After walking for a long time, but not seeing anyone, Bai Shengyi couldn't help but ask.
The attendant replied, "Yes, honored guest, we are almost there."
As she spoke, Bai Shengyi saw people walking over from different routes. Among them was a familiar face, the unfamiliar man from Sun Yun's group at the entrance.
He saw Bai Shengyi and raised an eyebrow slightly, but said nothing.
Bai Shengyi also gave a faint nod.
Shortly after, another person arrived, a kind old man. As he approached, a faint medicinal scent could be detected.
He saw the man and was surprised, "Is that Xiao Qing? I haven't seen you in a long time, and I almost didn't recognize you."
"Greetings, Elder Feng." Qing Bu Li's expression was rather indifferent.
"Elder Feng, to ensure the safety and privacy of most people, and to save each other's time, this healing will be conducted in groups of three. These two individuals are in your group," the attendant standing beside Elder Feng explained respectfully and cautiously.
"It doesn't matter, do as you please, I'm fine with anything," Elder Feng said with a chuckle, then looked at Bai Shengyi, "Is this young friend an alchemist?"
"Replying to Elder Feng, this junior has not yet entered the Dao of Alchemy, but I am very interested in it and often ponder it, so I have come to try my luck."
Bai Shengyi thought that this was likely Feng Wuya's grandfather, so she answered very earnestly, her attitude also very respectful and friendly.
"To be able to research a path at such a young age, and to dare to try without fear, is very good," Elder Feng said kindly, his tone also very warm.
His demeanor was calm and relaxed, which in turn made Bai Shengyi relax.