Venerable Kumu’s expression changed repeatedly, his face growing increasingly somber. He never imagined that Ancestor Xueming and Ancestor Yin Jiong, those two troublesome old fellows, had truly fallen.

"What is that person’s background? Did you not investigate thoroughly?" Venerable Kumu looked at the red-haired Divinity Transformation Cultivator and asked in a deep voice. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"This... The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion is extremely strict in keeping this person’s identity a secret. Both the Profound Celestial Sword Sect and Taiyi Sect have inquired about the person’s identity and background, but it has all come to nothing," the red-haired Divinity Transformation Cultivator replied carefully with his head lowered.

"Oh! Since you do not know his identity, how dare you assert that the owner of VIP Room 7 is this person? Are you trying to deceive this old man?" Venerable Kumu’s gaze was grim as he coldly questioned the red-haired Divinity Transformation Cultivator.

Faced with Venerable Kumu’s questioning, the red-haired Divinity Transformation Cultivator felt somewhat anxious but summoned the courage to respond, "Reporting to the Ancestor, the spiritual artifacts presented at this auction include many remaining from the last trade meeting."

"And the owner of VIP Room 7, with substantial wealth, is likely involved in consigning those spiritual artifacts, leading me to speculate that this person is related to the fall of Ancestor Xueming and Ancestor Yin Jiong," the red-haired Divinity Transformation Cultivator added, deducing.

"Ancestor, Ji Yang’s speculation is not without reason. The owner of VIP Room 7 dares to snatch the Spiritual Object you value and possesses wealth comparable to the Ji Family; apart from this person, there is likely no other possibility," another Divinity Transformation Cultivator quickly chimed in to concur.

Upon hearing this, Venerable Kumu pondered for a moment, eyes flickering with thought, and had to agree with their deduction.

However, the owner of VIP Room 7 ultimately embarrassed him. Venerable Kumu could not swallow this insult, especially since it involved the Celestial Puppet Spirit Token! He had been collecting it for some time and had barely seen another piece appear.

"If that is the case, then you should thoroughly investigate this person’s identity. I give you one month; should you fail, you will be held accountable for dereliction," Venerable Kumu ordered furiously and resolutely.

"Yes!"

The three Divinity Transformation Cultivators’ faces changed drastically as they reluctantly answered in unison.

On the auction stage, Lin Baoqing adjusted his excited mood and continued hosting the auction. "Dear guests, next, let us present the next Spiritual Object."

As his words fell, a flash of light appeared on the auction stage, revealing a Jade Box.

Lin Baoqing reached out to open the box, unveiling a snow-white Spirit Ginseng, and introduced it solemnly: "The next item is a Tier Six Spirit Medicine: Jade Dew Snow Ginseng, Medicinal Age: 1500 years. It is the main ingredient in Tier Five Soul Essence Pill and can also be used as an auxiliary ingredient in the Tier Six Celestial Calamity Pill."

Lin Baoqing held the Jade Box up to display it to the crowd.

The Jade Dew Snow Ginseng within the box was vibrant, its snow-white roots strong and robust, exuding a heart-palpitating medicinal power.

Lin Baoqing gently closed the Jade Box, then glanced at the audience, his gaze finally resting on VIP Room 7, seemingly hiding deeper meaning in his eyes.

This Snow Ginseng seems to be favored by Master Li; soon, perhaps, there will be another stunningly high bid.

Lin Baoqing retracted his gaze and continued introducing, "This Snow Ginseng is a rare Treasure Medicine; even if not used in alchemy, consuming it directly provides extraordinary effects such as restoring damaged bloodlines, improving talent, and enhancing the Primordial Spirit."

With Lin Baoqing’s words, many cultivators below the stage cheered.

"What a fantastic medicine! Such an aged Jade Dew Snow Ginseng is indeed rare!" someone exclaimed.

"Alas, this kind of Spirit Ginseng is probably beyond my means!" someone sighed.

"This certainly is a Treasure Medicine! Why are all the auction items so valuable? Is there anything we can bid on?" another expressed concern.

"..."

The shock of eighty thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones still lingered, and many cultivators on site couldn’t help but comment, feeling powerless in their poverty.

"Jade Dew Snow Ginseng, starting bid: five thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones, time limit: one hundred breaths. Who will it belong to? The bidding starts now!" Lin Baoqing ignored their remarks, tapping the auction hammer lightly, loudly announcing.

In the next moment, the bidding Spirit Mirror below the stage flashed with madness.

In less than ten breaths, the bid price exceeded ten thousand, and only then did the pace slow.

Time flew, and the hundred breaths were nearly passed when the bidding price for the Jade Dew Snow Ginseng barely reached fifteen thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones.

Lin Baoqing was baffled as to why ’Master Li’ hadn’t placed a bid, feeling disappointed with the price.

At the last moment, the bidding Spirit Mirror displayed a new number.

"Congratulations! Congratulations to Auction Order 7 for winning the Jade Dew Snow Ginseng at the price of twenty thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones!" Lin Baoqing announced excitedly with great volume.

Witnessing this scene, the cultivators involved in bidding for the Jade Dew Snow Ginseng felt discomfort.

They realized that once the owner of VIP Room 7 set their sights on a Spiritual Object, no matter how high their bids were, they ultimately couldn’t obtain it.

Indeed, in the subsequent auction, the Tier Six – Nine Yang Spirit Grass, Purple Gold Spirit Flower, and Tier Six – White Tiger Killing Gold, among other High-tier Spiritual Materials and Spirit Plants, were successively acquired by this mysterious owner of VIP Room 7, whose displayed wealth shocked and envied many cultivators.

However, some cultivators held hostility toward the owner of VIP Room 7, secretly plotting how to obstruct him, such as the Ji Family from VIP Room 3, deliberately attempting to hinder his bids by driving up prices every time he showed interest in an item, seeking to exhaust more Spirit Stones from him.

Yet, the owner of VIP Room 7 was not an easy opponent. Realizing this situation, he took corresponding tactics, intentionally bidding up unwanted Spiritual Objects, pushing prices high, then abandoning bids.

After several such maneuvers, the Ji Family ended up purchasing many High-tier Spiritual Objects while trying to block him, suffering a significant loss.

This scene instilled awe and dread among other cultivators regarding the owner of VIP Room 7, realizing that this mysterious cultivator possessed not only substantial wealth but also exceptional wisdom and strategizing that deterred easy provocation.

Fortunately, the owner of VIP Room 7 had a particular preference for High-tier Spirit Plants, Spiritual Materials, and special Spiritual Objects; otherwise, they would hardly stand a chance at anything good throughout the auction.

Time flew by as the auction proceeded orderly.

With the appearance of a Tier Seven Spiritual Material—Gilded Boundary Crystal—at the core of this auction, it reignited fierce bidding following the Celestial Puppet Spirit Token.

This Tier Seven Spiritual Material—Gilded Boundary Crystal—was not much larger than a fist but weighed a million jin, as if a celestial body had fallen, glowing with gold and extraordinarily remarkable. For many Divinity Transformation Cultivators with Metal Spirit Root, this Spiritual Material was the top choice for refining Lifebound Techniques, eagerly pursued.

In the end, the Gilded Boundary Crystal was sold at the high price of forty thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones, falling into the hands of the owner of VIP Room 7. This price left many astonished, but also some admired VIP Room 7’s owner’s immense wealth.

Afterward, the subsequent auctions saw no more participation from Auction Order 7 in further Spiritual Object bidding.

At this moment, in the Ten Thousand Flowers Manor within Desolate Ancient City, Li Mu appeared with Xue’Er from a Small Teleportation Array, his face beaming with a harvest-filled smile, delighted beyond measure.

The VIP Room at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion was specially equipped with a short-distance, Small Teleportation Array, saving him plenty of trouble as well.

Li Mu contemplated using this auction’s gains to further enhance his strength; he had reaped richly at the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion auction.

From the spoils of Ancestor Xueming and Ancestor Yin Jiong, various Spiritual Artifacts and Spirit Treasures had fetched a good price; his refinement of several Spirit Treasures had also been in high demand.

Additionally, several favored High-tier Spirit Plants and Spiritual Materials were in his possession, and the Celestial Puppet Spirit Token became an unexpected gain that filled Li Mu’s heart with excitement, eagerly waiting for the auction’s conclusion and Shopkeeper Lin’s delivery.