While happy, Gu Bei was also shocked. He had initially thought it would be good to sell half of the source stones this time, but he hadn't expected 'Sun Wukong' to purchase so many.
He estimated that this individual alone could consume half of their ancient clan's source stones.
As it turned out, Zhou Yan did indeed purchase half of the ancient clan's source stones.
Finally, they arrived at the three largest source stone areas of the ancient clan.
These were also the three most valuable source stones in the ancient clan.
Gu Bei introduced to Zhou Yan, "Brother Sun Wukong, these are the three best source stones our ancient clan has found in recent years. We consider them our most prized possessions. Feel free to take a look."
These three source stones had been stored for a long time, and Gu Bei didn't think Zhou Yan would buy them.
Moreover, each of these source stones was worth over ten billion. Ordinary people wouldn't easily purchase them.
But Zhou Yan was different. He unleashed powerful spiritual energy fluctuations and began to probe these three source stones. To his surprise, he discovered immense energy fluctuations within them.
He then looked at another one and felt a peculiar wave, as if there was a scorching hot current within, which was astonishing.
He then turned to the last one.
Upon inspection, he was amazed to discover what seemed to be a devouring energy within, which absorbed his Yin and Yang energies.
"These three source stones are all good things."
Even though he didn't know their exact value, it didn't matter to him if he lost money.
What was a few tens of billions?
It was no big deal.
"I'll take them all," Zhou Yan declared.
"Okay..." Gu Bei replied immediately, then paused, and asked, "All of them?" (o_o)?
"Yes, all of them," Zhou Yan confirmed.
The onlookers: (￣┏＿┓￣)
Although they enjoyed watching, they were still somewhat dumbfounded.
After merely probing, they decided to purchase three incredibly valuable source stones.
Mere wealth was no longer sufficient to describe him.
"God-tier tycoon" was perhaps the best description for him.
After a ten percent discount on the three source stones, the total came to fifty-two billion.
Good heavens!
This one person had spent over one hundred and eighty billion spirit coins in the ancient clan.
This was absolutely the wealthiest person they had ever seen.
Even Gu Bei, the young master of the ancient clan, felt it was unreal. How long had the source stone convention even been going on, and more than half of the source stones in his shop had already been sold?
Moreover, the three most valuable source stones had also been bought.
He felt a bit dazed.
"Um, are you still not planning to crack them open?" Gu Bei asked.
"No, I'm not," Zhou Yan replied.
"These three source stones have been in our ancient clan for many years. I'm very curious what's inside them. Could you do me a favor and crack one open for us to see?"
As the young master of the ancient clan, Gu Bei's request showed great respect for Zhou Yan.
Others also desperately wanted to see what was inside these three source stones. Their curiosity was like ants crawling, making them feel extremely uncomfortable if they didn't know.
"Then I'll crack one open."
Zhou Yan didn't mind, especially since they had given him a ten percent discount. He couldn't refuse such a favor.
Therefore, Zhou Yan set aside the first two source stones and said, "Then I'll crack this one open."
He was eager to find out what that entity was that had previously devoured his Yin and Yang energies.
This was also his first time seeing such a source stone, and he was very curious about its contents.
"Leave this task to my subordinates. We can just watch," Gu Bei said.
"Alright."
Cracking open source stones was a skill that anyone at or above the thirtieth heaven could perform with the right control of force.
Besides, the people Gu Bei called were naturally expert source stone crackers, who would carefully reveal the contents.
Someone emerged from the ancient clan and bowed to Gu Bei and Zhou Yan.
"They're finally going to crack it open. I'm so curious what's inside."
"This one alone is worth over fifteen billion. I wonder if what's inside is worth it."
"Who knows? Let's hope it's not empty."
Under the expectant gaze of everyone, the cracking master used special techniques to envelop the entire source stone. Then, the outer layer of the source stone began to shatter like glass fragments.
Next, everyone saw a black ore revealed before them.
Everyone was confused. What was this dark, unremarkable thing?
There were no peculiar signs, nor any soaring radiance. Was it just an ordinary stone?
"What is this?"
"I don't know. It might be iron ore. It looks like meteor iron, but not quite. Meteor iron has a much better luster than this. This stone is probably just a very common stone."
"This thing is likely ordinary ore. That's over fifteen billion down the drain."
"What a pity. Over ten billion, gone just like that."
Many people sighed. It was truly a shame for over ten billion spirit coins to be lost just like that.
Even Gu Bei initially thought it was ordinary iron ore because it was so unremarkable and very similar to iron ore, with no special fluctuations whatsoever.
Although the ore was large, it wasn't worth much.
But Zhou Yan didn't think so.
Others lacked the probing ability, but he had it. And he had already sensed that this ore possessed unusual energy.
He clicked on the ore's attributes to view them.
[Item: Devouring Divine Iron]
[Quality: Unknown]
[Description: Ancient divine iron, capable of devouring all energy. Ranked third on the Ten Thousand Realms Artifacts List.]
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan was utterly stunned.
Although he had never heard of the Ten Thousand Realms Artifacts List before, the value of this item was definitely not something that could be bought for just over ten billion.
This was a treasure that could devour all energy! No wonder it could even absorb his Yin and Yang energies. It was indeed not to be underestimated.
Moreover, the [Devouring Divine Iron] was so large, its value was even more immeasurable.
He quickly put away the [Devouring Divine Iron], his heart filled with joy.
It was better to keep it hidden while no one recognized it yet.
Good things were best kept to oneself.
"Brother Sun, it's a bit of a shame. You've wasted over ten billion spirit coins," Gu Bei said, genuinely feeling sorry for Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan felt he should put on an act.
So, he wore a distressed expression and appeared heartbroken, saying, "Alas, it can't be helped. This is a gamble in itself. Even if nothing comes out, I accept it."
But in his heart, he thought this thing was probably worth more than a trillion spirit coins.
He had definitely struck it rich this time. ヾ(ﾟ∀ﾟゞ)
This was something ranked third on the Ten Thousand Realms Artifacts List!
Seeing Zhou Yan's expression, the crowd also felt sympathetic towards him. After all, it was over ten billion spirit coins, lost just like that.
However, they also admired him. Despite the loss of over ten billion, he seemed unfazed. Truly a god-tier tycoon, as if one hundred million was like one million to him.
"Brother Sun, do you want to continue visiting other source stone marketplaces?" Gu Bei asked.
"Naturally. Since I've come, I must indulge myself," Zhou Yan replied casually.
But as soon as he said this, the onlookers were speechless once again.
Damn it!
He had already spent over one hundred and eighty billion, and he still wasn't satisfied.
What kind of business are you in?
Gu Bei: (˘•灬•˘)
He had already completed the task his family assigned him. Therefore, he decided to follow Zhou Yan, wanting to see how much more he would buy.