Chapter 116: Chapter 116: Fighting for the Lifespan Extension Pill
Of course, not many cultivators had both the means and the need to purchase a Low Grade Magical Treasure Flying Sword. They were at least at Foundation Establishment Peak, as they would need it after forming their Golden Core, or they were already Golden Core Powerhouses.
Most cultivators could only watch, so the first item sold quickly for a price as high as three thousand Middle Grade spirit stones—the equivalent of three hundred thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones.
’Damn, even if I hadn’t spent anything before this, plus the value of two Foundation Establishment Pills, I probably still couldn’t have afforded that Magical Treasure Flying Sword.’
Zhang Chi marveled inwardly.
However, he quickly calmed down. A Magical Treasure was useless to him right now. Once he reached Foundation Establishment Peak, or even the Golden Core Realm, he could easily buy one—or even refine one himself.
Besides, a Lifebound Magical Treasure he refined himself would be far superior to a purchased Low Grade one.
Moreover, he possessed items that far exceeded the value of this Magical Treasure Flying Sword; the Celestial Corpse Coffin was one such example.
After that, the auction continued, and the atmosphere grew livelier as expected.
The next items to appear were finally Magical Artifacts, but they were Top Grade Magical Artifacts at minimum. The Spirit Talismans and Spirit Pills also started at Tier Two Upper Grade.
The occasional low-grade Spirit Talismans and Spirit Pills were all of very special types, such as the Small Shifting Talisman.
"The next treasures are three Tier One Life Extension Pills! Bidding for each individual pill will start at ten thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones, with minimum bid increments of one thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones!"
"Fellow Daoists whose lifespans are running short, or those who wish to honor their elders, you’ll want to seize this opportunity."
"As for the efficacy and rarity of the Lifespan Extension Pill, I’m sure I don’t need to say more, do I?"
At this moment, the alluring woman on the stage spoke again.
On the tray held by the maid behind her, three cyan Spirit Pills rested, each emitting a distinct aura.
BOOM!
Even though all the cultivators knew from the auction catalog that these Lifespan Extension Pills would be for sale, the atmosphere still went wild. The eyes of many in the crowd lit up with desire.
Zhang Chi was no exception.
’If I can get my hands on these three Tier One Life Extension Pills, I’ll instantly gain sixty years of lifespan. This whole trip to Shifang Immortal City will have ended on a high note.’
However, Zhang Chi felt a little uncertain; after all, there were far too many competitors.
Thankfully, the Golden Core Powerhouses didn’t seem to care much about the Lifespan Extension Pills, having obviously used them long ago.
In fact, these Lifespan Extension Pills were available for redemption in all the major Immortal Sects, but demand always outstripped supply; one might even have to wait in line for many years.
This was because the main ingredient for Lifespan Extension Pills was a Spirit Medicine called Longevity Fruit.
This Spirit Medicine was exceedingly rare and fundamentally impossible to cultivate in large quantities in a Medicinal Garden.
But Golden Core Level powerhouses certainly had priority when it came to redeeming these low-tier Lifespan Extension Pills.
"I’ll take this first one. Thirty thousand Spirit Stones."
Just then, a young woman’s voice suddenly came from a private room. It was none other than Yu Wan.
The venue fell silent for a moment.
Clearly, many cultivators recognized her identity and were considering whether to show her some deference.
Besides, there were two more pills. Even if they lost this one, they still had a chance.
What’s more, the price she offered wasn’t low, so not even the beautiful hostess showed the slightest dissatisfaction.
Inside her private room, Yu Wan revealed a confident smile.
Although the Cyan Cloud Sect had Lifespan Extension Pills, her talent was so exceptional that she didn’t need one—or so the Sect’s upper echelons believed.
That was why she was buying one herself. In any case, this was just pocket change to her.
"Thirty-one thousand!"
But just then, a black-robed, masked figure in a corner suddenly spoke up in a somewhat hoarse voice.
And this person was none other than Zhang Chi.
He couldn’t care less who the other bidder was. Since he had encountered these three Lifespan Extension Pills, it was best to take them all.
SWISH!
In an instant, every cultivator in the venue turned to look at him, many with expressions of outright anger.
It was as if they had collectively decided to concede the item, and anyone else who made a bid was no better than a robber.
"My apologies, everyone. A friend of mine is on the verge of death and desperately needs this pill to save his life."
Seeing their reactions, Zhang Chi scoffed inwardly but immediately spun a lie on the spot.
"So that’s the reason!"
The cultivators’ expressions softened. Although some were still displeased, no one said anything more.
Besides, this was an auction. Everyone spoke with their Spirit Stones, and they had no right to interfere with another’s bid.
Subsequently, many cultivators turned to look at Yu Wan’s private room, wanting to see how she would react.
"Heh, since you’re in such urgent need, Fellow Daoist, then I shall let you have this one." From within the private room, a cold glint flashed in Yu Wan’s eyes, but she quickly concealed it and responded with a gentle tone.
"Yu Fairy is so magnanimous!"
"She is!"
The cultivators outside immediately broke into a chorus of praise.
Inside her private room, Yu Wan smiled once again.
"My thanks, Fellow Daoist."
Zhang Chi, however, was scoffing inwardly.
’The way she phrases it, you’d think the pill was hers to begin with. How utterly shameless.’
’The crucial part was that many cultivators in the crowd thought this was perfectly normal and held Yu Wan in even higher esteem because of it.’
This sent another chill down Zhang Chi’s spine, but his voice showed no sign of anything unusual.
’Whatever. The priority is to get the Lifespan Extension Pill. Everything else is secondary.’
’In fact, he was more than happy to let her fish for fame and compliments like this.’
’Because she’d said that, the other cultivators would surely feel obligated to give her face. Even if someone was unhappy, they wouldn’t dare show it.’
"Thirty-one thousand Spirit Stones, going once... going twice... sold! Congratulations to this Fellow Daoist on winning the Lifespan Extension Pill!"
With the beautiful hostess’s final call, the first Lifespan Extension Pill was finally won by Zhang Chi.
Of course, he didn’t have the Spirit Stones on him right now, so he would have to wait until his Foundation Establishment Pills were sold to settle the accounts.
"Next up is the second Tier One Lifespan Extension Pill. The starting price and bidding increments are the same," the hostess continued.
"I’ll take it. Thirty thousand Spirit Stones."
Yu Wan spoke again, and once again, the crowd fell silent.
Many of the cultivators finally realized their chances were dwindling. Their expressions soured, but for a moment, no one was willing to be the first to speak up.
"Thirty-one thousand."
But just then, Zhang Chi entered the bidding once more.
"Fellow Daoist, what is the meaning of this?"
Yu Wan couldn’t help but grow angry.
"What’s going on?"
The cultivators in the hall were in an uproar.
"My apologies, I have another friend whose lifespan is also running out," Zhang Chi said with a perfectly straight face. "Since everyone says you, Yu Fairy, are both kind and beautiful, why don’t you be a good person all the way and yield this second Lifespan Extension Pill as well?"
There were only three Lifespan Extension Pills. It was pure luck to even encounter them, so naturally, he wasn’t about to give up.
’If I back down now, I might have to back down again later. I could end up with nothing at all.’
’Besides, he couldn’t stand her hypocrisy and didn’t mind exposing her for it.’
’Anyway, even if she had a Golden Core escort, that expert would never dare to make a move here in the auction hall.’
’As for leaving the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower, fighting was also forbidden within Shifang Immortal City, and he would immediately change his appearance the moment he left.’
’Furthermore, once he left Shifang Immortal City, he would be accompanied by his sect brothers.’
’Whether her Golden Core escort knew who he was or not, they would never dare to attack a cultivator from the Cangwu Sect.’
’Of course, it was also unlikely her Golden Core escort would make a move over a mere Tier One Life Extension Pill anyway.’
"You..."
Hearing this, Yu Wan’s face flushed crimson. She was so angry she nearly coughed up blood, yet she was utterly speechless.
"Fellow Daoist, you’ve gone too far!"
"Exactly! Yu Fairy chose not to compete with you a moment ago. Not only are you ungrateful, but now you’re pushing your luck! You..."
The cultivators in the hall were stunned, while Yu Wan’s admirers were filled with righteous indignation, and one after another, they began to rebuke him.
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