Chapter 56 - Fire Spirit Chalcedony
Chen Fan walked through the lobby and approached the door. Two guards standing in front of the door stopped him and announced, "Hold it. It costs twenty primeval stones per person to enter the auction hall."
“Twenty!?”
Chen Fan furrowed his brow.
It seemed excessive for everyone to pay that much just to enter. After all, that amount was equivalent to half a year's worth of allowance for a Spring Autumn Sect outer disciple.
Had it been a few months ago, Chen Fan would have fussed over every primeval stone. Now that he was rich, however, he casually tossed Twenty primeval stones over and entered through the door.
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The World's End Pavilion's auction hall was lavishly decorated, with even the walls adorned with beautiful crystals. It exuded magnificence.
The hall itself was spacious, accommodating over a thousand seats. Additionally, there were several private rooms on the second floor reserved for individuals of high status and position.
The auction hall was nearly full, bustling with a lively crowd reminiscent of a fair. Among the sea of people, powerful auras emanated, with even Qi Grandmasters present. Chen Fan scanned the crowd, searching for Qin Yao's figure.
Just then, a voice called out from behind him.
“This way, please, Young Master Lin,” said an auction hall staff member leading a group. Walking at the forefront were a man and a woman.
The man, dressed in luxurious attire, appeared pale and weak in his steps. Evidently, he was a young master from a wealthy family who had indulged too much in pleasure, depleting his strength.
Beside Young Master Lin was a flamboyantly dressed woman with above-average looks.
She emitted a subtle charm and seemed delicate, almost leaning entirely on Young Master Lin as if she had no backbone.
A group of fierce and vigorous-looking men followed behind these two. They were dressed like servants, but their auras seemed strong. Each of them possessed cultivations at the seventh or eighth level.
“Young Master Lin, I heard that a Fire Spirit Chalcedony will be auctioned this time. As you know, I’m practicing an ice cultivation technique and at a crucial point. My cold qi is a little out of control, and I need this Fire Spirit Chalcedony—” that woman said gently and weakly, looking rather pitiful.
“Haha.”
Young Master Lin laughed before the woman could finish her sentence. He placed his palm on her raised hip and caressed her, a lustful gleam in his eyes. "Don't worry, that Fire Spirit Chalcedony won't go anywhere."
“Heehee.”
The woman smiled charmingly. She kissed Young Master Lin’s cheek and left a red lip print on it. Then, she followed the auction hall staff to the second floor, shaking her hips left and right. She giggled and said, “Young Master Lin is the best. I'll properly thank you once my cultivation progresses smoothly."
Young Master Lin looked at the woman’s swaying hips, a fire rising in his abdomen. The lust in his eyes grew more intense as he muttered “little vixen” under his breath.
Chen Fan shook his head and continued searching for Qin Yao’s trace. Soon, his eyes narrowed, and a hint of joy appeared on his face. “There she is.”
He quickly walked over to her.
“Senior Sister.”
Chen Fan came to Qin Yao’s side. Fortunately, there was an available seat next to her, and he promptly took it.
Qin Yao turned her head and was momentarily stunned when she saw Chen Fan. After a brief pause, she asked plainly, "Why are you here?"
“I happened to be selling some demon beast materials at the World’s End Pavilion and saw you, Senior Sister. That’s why I followed you here.”
Chen Fan explained and asked, “Senior Sister, are you here to bid on something?”
“Mmm.”
Qin Yao nodded. “Father is almost done preparing the materials for me to fuse with the Bone Spirit Flame, but we still lack a piece of Fire Spirit Chalcedony. After inquiring around, we heard World’s End Pavilion will auction off one today. That’s why I’m here.”
Qin Yao paused momentarily, looked straight toward Chen Fan, and said, “Chen Fan, thank you. Thank you for helping me win the Bone Spirit Flame.”
“Don’t say that, Senior Sister. It's only natural for me to assist.” Chen Fan said, smiling. However, he couldn't help but recall the presence of Young Master Lin's group. It seemed that some competition was inevitable, as they were also interested in bidding for the Fire Spirit Chalcedony.
However, since it was something Qin Yao needed, Chen Fan would ensure that she got it, even if he had to spend all five thousand primeval stones he’d just gotten.
As the two continued their casual conversation, the auction commenced. A gray-robed elder emerged from the back of the auction stage. His powerful aura indicated that he was a Qi Grandmaster.
The elder surveyed the surroundings and clapped his hands. The entire auction hall quickly quieted down.
“Everyone, welcome to our World’s End Pavilion’s Auction Hall. I will be your auctioneer for today.”
"Without further ado, let us begin the auction. It is time to present our first item."
The elder conducting the auction was swift and decisive, concisely delivering his words.
A beautiful woman emerged from the backstage, holding a two-meter-long blade with both hands. The blade emitted a chilling light, captivating the crowd's attention.
“The first item is a blade treasure, named the Snowcloud Blade, a grade-two blade. When imbued with primeval qi, the emitted blade qi will become cold as ice and snow, allowing you to freeze your enemies. With each swing, white snowflakes scatter, showcasing its extraordinary power. This Snowcloud Blade is a rare treasure, particularly beneficial for martial artists practicing cold attribute cultivation techniques. The starting bid is three hundred primeval stones, with increments of no less than ten primeval stones for each subsequent bid.”
Many in the crowd were intrigued.
It was especially true for the cultivators who specialized in blade arts. Everyone’s eyes shone brightly, thinking they’d be truly like a tiger with wings if they managed to bid this Snowcloud Blade for themselves, becoming invincible within their cultivation realm.
Tsk tsk. The starting bid is at three hundred primeval stones... Chen Fan sighed in his heart.
The Killing Wind Sword he had purchased earlier only cost a hundred primeval stones.
However, he acknowledged that his grade one sword paled compared to this grade two blade. Even without infusing it with primeval qi, the Snowcloud Blade could easily cleave the Killing Wind Sword in two.
Furthermore, the higher a weapon’s grade was, the higher the amplification of the martial artist’s primeval qi.
With a superior weapon, a martial artist with a lower cultivation level could potentially challenge opponents who were one or two realms higher.
Soon, a burly man successfully bid for the Snowcloud Blade for five hundred primeval stones.
The auction continued, with treasures being presented one after another, sparking a flurry of bidding from the enthusiastic crowd.
The atmosphere in the auction hall remained lively throughout. An endless stream of voices calling out for bids rang out. During this time, two treasures even caught the attention of prominent figures on the second floor, prompting them to participate in the bidding.
Chen Fan knew the items that appeared first weren’t the best. As the auction progressed, the treasures became more valuable. Not only would the people in the lobby on the first floor compete fiercely for them, but even those in the private rooms on the second floor would actively place their bids.
Soon, more than a dozen treasures found their new owners.
“The next item is a Fire Spirit Chalcedony. It is obtained from the depths of a ten thousand years old volcano near the magma. This chalcedony has absorbed the energy of the magma for thousands of years, transforming into magma chalcedony. It can make a martial artist’s fire attribute primeval qi even more condensed, even burn like magma when unleashed, burning mountains and boiling seas. I’m sure many friends in this hall are here for this treasure. So, let’s begin the auction for this item. The starting bid is three hundred primeval stones.”
A beautiful female attendant carried a jade disk onto the stage.
Immediately, the crowd felt a wave of burning heat spread out. The temperature in the auction hall instantly rose.
Chen Fan’s eyes suddenly lit up.
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