Even the appraisers of Tian Shu City couldn't recognize the origin of this rare treasure.
Everyone was quite surprised to hear this.
The fact that the appraisers in Tian Shu City have been able to hold auctions for so many years speaks volumes about their expertise.
They are all incredibly ruthless. No matter what kind of treasure it is, as long as they take a few glances at it, they can basically figure out seven or eight parts of its details.
Now, the Treasure-Suppressing Venerable actually said that even those incredibly discerning appraisers couldn't identify its origin.
For a moment, even the VIPs in the upstairs VIP rooms showed expressions of interest.
"Interesting. Could it be some kind of rare treasure that has never been seen before?"
All eyes immediately turned to the treasure on the jade platform.
It was a fist-sized, silver sphere, its surface perfectly smooth without a single mark.
However, the sphere was dull and lifeless, and it did not emit any aura.
Aside from its somewhat peculiar appearance, no one really could see what was so mysterious about it.
"This silver sphere was obtained unintentionally by a fellow Daoist during one of his travels in the outside world."
After obtaining this item, he pondered it for a full hundred years, but still could not grasp its mystery.
Left with no other choice, he felt he was not destined to own this treasure, so he simply sent it to our Tian Shu City for auction.
I hope it will fall into the hands of a truly destined person and no longer be covered in dust.
The Venerable Treasure Suppressor slowly explained the reason why the silver sphere appeared here.
"It turns out to be something from the outside world."
Everyone suddenly realized.
If that's the case, then it's not surprising.
Although the Tianyuan Great World is vast, it is rich in spiritual treasures and powerful beings.
However, it is not the only one. Not to mention anything else, there are several great worlds in the Great Yuan Immortal Realm that can be compared with it.
In those great worlds, there are countless treasures, some of which are unfamiliar to people from this world, so it's not surprising.
"Your Excellency, you haven't yet told me what's so special about this silver sphere."
At that moment, someone shouted.
"To my shame," Venerable Zhenbao shook his head and said, "Our appraisers in Tian Shu City have been examining this rare treasure for a long time and have also consulted various historical records."
However, no information was found about the origin of this silver sphere, or even its material.
Even its power could not be unleashed.
No matter what method is used to stimulate it, it remains unchanged, just like an ordinary sphere.
The only thing we know for sure is that this silver sphere is indestructible.
Even the power of a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator could not alter its shape, nor even leave a single scratch.
"Unable to unleash its power, it's merely indestructible?"
Everyone immediately understood why the owner of the silver sphere had put it up for auction.
This thing looks strange, but it's actually pretty useless.
What use is hardness if it has no power?
Such a small sphere cannot be used as a defensive artifact.
Once this is understood, most people immediately lose interest in it.
Only a few powerful individuals who enjoy collecting unusual items remain interested in it.
"This silver sphere is actually such a treasure?!"
Meanwhile, in room number nineteen, Lu Qing stared at the silver sphere, looking at the message floating in his field of vision, his eyes filled with immense joy.
【Void Core: Rare Treasure, Fragment of a Dao Artifact.】
【This core is the power core of the void flying boat, a remnant of a Dao artifact. It can draw energy from countless voids to supply the flying boat's needs.】
【A Dao artifact is a magical treasure containing an entire Dao law; it can be made into a Dao artifact.】
【This core material is special and indestructible.】
...
After Lu Qing finished reading the note, his heart was filled with excitement.
He never expected to encounter this item at the auction.
This silver sphere is actually the power core of the Void Flying Boat!
No wonder he felt a pang of heart palpitation as soon as the Treasure-Suppressing Venerable took the item out.
That was the fluctuation originating from the void flying boat that he had already refined.
"No, we can't let anything unusual show!"
After discovering the origin of the silver sphere, Lu Qing immediately realized what had happened, suppressed his shock, and regained his composure.
Fortunately, the Five Treasures Taoist priest was also carefully observing the silver sphere and did not notice Lu Qing's unusual behavior.
However, Lu Qing had already decided that no matter the cost, he must get the item.
The Void Flying Boat was one of the most powerful magical artifacts in his possession.
Its importance surpasses even the Five Elements Gourd, which is his personal magic treasure.
Even the Fire Cauldron is ranked after it.
After all, its essence is that of a component of a Dao artifact.
If we can obtain this core and integrate it into the flying boat, we will surely be able to enhance its power once again!
At this moment, Xiao Li, who was nestled in Lu Qing's arms, also sensed something.
A pair of ears perked up, and they transmitted their voices in a somewhat strange manner.
"Ah Qing, the aura of that sphere... it's a bit like..."
"Yes, don't make a fuss. We have to get a picture of this silver sphere."
Lu Qing quietly spoke to Xiao Li.
Xiao Li immediately realized that the sphere was indeed the same as what it sensed, and that it was related to the Void Flying Boat.
Immediately, it couldn't help but feel excited.
Fortunately, with Lu Qing's reminder, it quickly concealed its emotions and was not noticed by the Five Treasures Taoist.
"Gentlemen, this silver sphere is not only indestructible, but I have a feeling that it may contain a great secret."
If any fellow cultivator is interested, they absolutely mustn't miss this opportunity.
The voice of the Treasure-Suppressing Venerable rang out once more.
His words were not without inflammatory intent.
However, people are not so easily fooled.
After all, as he said, if the secret of the sphere cannot be deciphered, then this thing is of no use at all.
Even the most discerning appraisers in Tian Shu City couldn't decipher the mystery of this silver sphere.
They don't believe their abilities are superior to those of appraisal experts.
Of course, even though I don't want to be taken advantage of, there are always people who like to stir up trouble, no matter where they are.
Immediately, someone shouted, "Venerable One, what is the starting bid for this item?"
"The starting price for this treasure isn't high, just 100,000 low-grade spirit stones. Each bid must be at least 1,000 spirit stones higher," the Treasure Guardian said with a smile.
One hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones!
The moment the price was announced, the entire hall erupted in commotion.
At the same time, some Golden Core cultivators who were originally thinking about whether they could get a bargain immediately gave up that idea.
One hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones could buy a high-grade or better magic weapon, and even a top-grade magic weapon wouldn't be impossible.
Why bother buying something of dubious origin that is likely useless?
"It seems that Tian Shu City really regards this thing as a treasure, as the starting price is already quite high."
In the VIP rooms upstairs, someone also expressed surprise.
"What, Brother Zhao, do you have any ideas about this?" someone asked from the side.
"I usually enjoy collecting unusual items. If this thing isn't too expensive, I might buy it for fun, but 100,000 spirit stones is still a bit too much."
"It's only 100,000 low-grade spirit stones, Brother Zhao, yet you still hesitate. It seems you have your eye on that high-grade spirit weapon later."
"Isn't it the same for Brother Xing? Just now you took out the communication jade talisman, you must have been contacting your ancestor, right?"
"As expected, I couldn't hide it from you, Brother Zhao." "Brother Xing" smiled. "But since you're not bidding, I'll throw out a suggestion. If I can win the bid, I'll give it to you as a favor."
After saying that, he shouted the price down to the crowd: "I bid 100,000 low-grade spirit stones."
Below the hall, Venerable Zhenbao, seeing that no one had bid for a long time, thought the auction was going to fail.
He knew that many people in the VIP rooms upstairs were probably saving their strength to bid on the last high-grade spiritual artifact.
But to their surprise, they were actually trying to save money on a mere 100,000 low-grade spirit stones.
Fortunately, he finally heard someone make an offer, and a smile appeared on his face.
"Fellow Daoist in Room Number One of the Earthly Division, you've offered 100,000 low-grade spirit stones. Is there any fellow Daoist who can offer a higher price?"
"I will offer 101,000 low-grade spirit stones."
"I'll offer 105,000."
"I'll offer 110,000."
...
Once someone made a bid, the powerful figures in the VIP room became interested.
Not all the powerful individuals in the VIP rooms were interested in bidding for the final high-grade spiritual artifact.
Especially those rogue cultivators with powerful Nascent Souls knew that they could never compete with the major sects and forces.
Therefore, those who are interested might as well try to bid on this rare treasure whose origins even Tian Shu City cannot discern.
However, although bids were placed, everyone remained restrained, with each bid increasing by only a few thousand low-grade spirit stones at most.
Therefore, after a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator bid 115,000 spirit stones, the conversation quieted down again.
But this scene had already caused a stir among the cultivators in the hall below.
"Someone actually made a bid?"
"As expected of a powerful figure who can sit in the VIP room, he threw out 100,000 spirit stones without batting an eye, just to buy a treasure of unknown purpose."
"I thought it was going to go unsold. It seems that these sects, powerful families and clans are indeed all very wealthy and powerful, far beyond what we small-time cultivators can imagine."
...
The monks in the hall were buzzing with discussion.
He was filled with envy and jealousy.
The resources and wealth controlled by these powerful figures from major sects and aristocratic families are indeed far beyond what these rogue cultivators can compare to.
"Has it reached 115,000 yet...?"
In room number nineteen, Lu Qing silently recited to himself.
He didn't participate in the bidding because he wanted to see how intense the competition was.
It now seems that most forces wanted to save their spirit stones for bidding on the last high-grade spirit stones.
Therefore, my interest in this silver sphere wasn't as strong.
This was an excellent opportunity for him.
The Venerable Treasure Guardian below has already begun asking if anyone has offered a higher price.
Without hesitation, Lu Qing slowly called out a price.
"116,000 low-grade spirit stones."
When Lu Qing announced the price, many people were surprised.
It wasn't just because they hadn't expected anyone to keep bidding.
What's more, they discovered that the one making the offer was a VIP room, room number 19, which had never been bid on before.
Unfortunately, the sounds coming from the VIP room were all masked by an array, so they couldn't tell who was making the bid.
"Fellow Daoist Chen?"
Lu Qing's sudden bid surprised not only the cultivators outside, but also the Five Treasures Daoist.
He looked at Lu Qing with some disbelief.
"As I've said before, I enjoy collecting strange and unusual things. This silver sphere has a peculiar origin, which suits my taste perfectly," Lu Qing said with a smile.
The Five Treasures Taoist paused, recalling that Lu Qing had indeed said something similar in the square where he had set up his stall.
He even spent a lot of money to buy two ordinary magical artifacts.
Unexpectedly, Lu Qing's tastes were so extravagant.
They actually spent over 100,000 spirit stones to buy a treasure of unknown purpose.
"Interesting, someone actually dares to try and steal my things?"
In one of the top-tier rooms, a man dressed in a black robe raised an eyebrow upon hearing Lu Qing's bid.
Then, he called out another price: "120,000 spirit stones."
But in one go, he added another four thousand low-grade spirit stones.
But Lu Qing was not to be outdone and also raised his bid: "125,000."
"130,000."
"140,000."
"145,000".
"150,000."
Upon hearing Lu Qing actually shout out 150,000 spirit stones, the Five Treasures Taoist was terrified.
Unable to contain himself, he called out, "Fellow Daoist Chen..."
However, Lu Qing waved his hand, stopping him from continuing to speak.
His face remained calm and composed.
150,000 low-grade spirit stones, though a considerable amount, were far from being a serious blow to him.
After all, he had earned spirit stones in the Little Cang Realm, plus the gifts from Mo Hongyun and Nangong Yuanwu.
However, there are over 11,000 mid-grade spirit stones.
If converted to low-grade spirit stones, that would be over 1.1 million.
Although he spent some time after arriving in the Tianyuan Great World.
However, he still had tens of thousands of mid-grade spirit stones in his hands.
If spending a portion of it could secure the power core of the Void Flying Boat, he considered it absolutely worthwhile.
When Lu Qing called out the number 150,000, the entire auction hall fell silent.
The cultivators below the hall were naturally shocked by this number.
The powerful figures in the VIP rooms above were also somewhat surprised.
"It actually reached a price of 150,000. Could it be that this silver ball really has some mysterious secret?"
"Who is bidding like this? Does the person who made the bid know the origin of this silver ball?"
For a moment, the eyes of many powerful figures flickered.
The fierce bidding between Lu Qing and the man in black robes led them to make many guesses.
Some people even wanted to try bidding.
However, after hesitating for a while, he ultimately did not make a bid.
150,000 low-grade spirit stones is no small amount; even for a Nascent Soul cultivator, it would take a considerable amount of time to accumulate such a sum.
Moreover, they need to save their spirit stones for bidding on the spirit artifacts later, so it's not worth wasting them on this silver ball whose origins are unknown.
So in the end, the big spenders in the VIP room did not continue bidding.
Even the man in black robes, after struggling for a while, also gave up.
His spirit stones weren't obtained by chance, so there's no need to waste them for a momentary argument.
"No fellow Daoist has made a bid? Then this silver sphere belongs to fellow Daoist number nineteen!"
Finally, with the final decision made by the Treasure-Suppressing Venerable, the silver sphere belonged to Lu Qing.
