Chapter 382: Chapter 161: 150,000 Lower-Grade Spirit Stones, Foundation Establishment Pill! Foundation Establishment Pill!
Zhou Changwang was quite surprised.
He had just seen the intricate patterns on the long sword’s artifact array through the rust and thought to himself that when the ancient treasure was at its peak, it must have been a good item.
But now, as time passed mercilessly without the nurturing of Spiritual Power, it should have deteriorated considerably.
Therefore, he wasn’t very hopeful initially.
He hadn’t expected that when his Spiritual Power flowed into the sword, it immediately revealed its original grandeur, with Spiritual Qi surging and killing intent pervasive... as if, once wielded by him, it could instantly unleash terrifying power.
"Treasure Artifact!
This is a Treasure Artifact!"
At this moment, someone else spoke up, their eyes gleaming.
Seeing this, the others quickly looked towards the speaker and soon showed a hint of respect on their faces.
"Foundation Establishment Realm True Cultivator!"
"Patriarch of the Zhao Family, Zhao Qiwu."
Someone even recognized his identity.
The Zhao Family was also a cultivation clan within the Divine Wind Valley Marketplace.
Although not as prestigious as the Ye Family behind the Workshop Master, there were only seven cultivation clans in the entire Divine Wind Valley Marketplace with Foundation Establishment Realm experts.
The Zhao Family, being one of them and also a cultivation clan specializing in operating an artifact refining workshop, with the patriarch stating it was a Treasure Artifact, it was almost certainly genuine.
"Young friend, how about selling this Treasure Artifact to me?
I’m willing to offer fifty thousand Lower-Grade Spirit Stones."
Zhao Qiwu quickly spoke up, smiling as he said this.
"The mighty Patriarch of the Zhao Family, offering such a stingy price?
Young friend, sell this treasure to me, and I’ll offer you sixty thousand Lower-Grade Spirit Stones."
However, another person soon spoke, wearing black robes and a veiled hat, immediately making an offer.
This was another Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator.
At this moment, due to Zhou Changwang revealing a Treasure Artifact, word quickly spread within the black market, attracting countless cultivators, including many above the Foundation Establishment Realm.
This was the annual large-scale auction in the black market, filled with numerous treasures, and coinciding with the once-in-a-decade Divine Wind Valley hunt, so many Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators had gathered here.
Upon seeing the Treasure Artifact in Zhou Changwang’s hand, many eyes glinted, and they soon started bidding eagerly.
After all, Treasure Artifacts were different from Magical Artifacts.
Not only did they require more precious materials, but the refining techniques were also demanding.
Most importantly, they were rare, precious, and powerful.
It’s worth noting that even many Foundation Establishment Realm experts mostly wielded Top-Grade Magical Artifacts, Top-Grade Magical Artifacts.
As for Treasure Artifacts?
Foundation Establishment cultivators who had just invested all their wealth to barely reach Foundation Establishment, if not supported by a family, would need at least three to five years of hard work to afford one.
"One hundred thousand Lower-Grade Spirit Stones!"
At this point, even the vendor at the ancient treasure stall spoke up.
He hadn’t expected that in the batch of ancient treasures he had just acquired, there was indeed a hidden treasure.
Although he didn’t lack Treasure Artifacts, an attack-type Treasure Artifact, even if it was a Low-Grade Treasure Artifact, was still worth one hundred thousand Lower-Grade Spirit Stones.
Zhou Changwang looked at the surrounding Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, knowing he had become a focal point.
He couldn’t keep this Treasure Artifact for himself.
The risk of keeping it was too great, and he could very likely become targeted.
So he let them continue bidding.
"One hundred twenty thousand Lower-Grade Spirit Stones."
In the end, the black-robed elder spoke again and then looked at Zhou Changwang meaningfully, using Sound Transmission: "Young friend, I advise you to take what’s fair and quit while you’re ahead.
One hundred twenty thousand Lower-Grade Spirit Stones is already a fair price. Anymore, and I’m afraid you might not live to enjoy it."
Zhou Changwang’s face changed slightly but wasn’t truly intimidated. He suddenly said, "One hundred fifty thousand Lower-Grade Spirit Stones, whoever wants it can take it, anything less is not negotiable!"
The elder’s face instantly turned extremely unpleasant.
He snorted lowly, saying, "Fine, fine, fine... I won’t take this Treasure Artifact.
I advise everyone, don’t bother competing, this young friend is quite greedy, and isn’t the auction about to start?
I’ve heard the Cyan Leaf Alliance prepared at least three Treasure Artifacts this time.
Why let him profit? It’s better to buy one at the auction, which would be much better than this long sword."
With that, he turned abruptly.
But, contrary to his expectation that everyone would disperse,
five or six Foundation Establishment Realm True Cultivators didn’t move.
His face went red and green, and finally, with a cold snort, he left.
"One hundred fifty thousand is a bit high, but it’s worth it.
Young friend, this Storage Bag contains exactly one hundred fifty thousand Lower-Grade Spirit Stones, take it!"
Immediately, an elder in a red robe chuckled, took a step forward, and handed over a Storage Bag.
Zhou Changwang’s Spiritual Sense scanned the Storage Bag, then nodded and decisively said, "Senior, this Treasure Artifact is yours."
"Hahaha, good!"
The elderly man in the red robe laughed heartily, accepting the long sword, clearly showing joy.
This long sword, despite now showing only Low-Grade Treasure Artifact prowess, don’t forget, it was extracted from an ancient treasure.
After countless years of erosion, it can still have such power, which suggests how strong it was at its peak.
It’s very likely to be a Middle-Grade Treasure Artifact, or even a Top-Grade Treasure Artifact.
In three to five years of nurturing, its power would certainly recover significantly.
One hundred fifty thousand Lower-Grade Spirit Stones, for him, was quite a bargain.
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