I Can Travel between Two Worlds-Chapter 239 - 10: The Auction Begins, Xiao Family’s All-In Gamble_3
Until the price rose to 110,000 Spirit Stones, most Foundation Establishment clans gradually withdrew from bidding.
Only four forces continued to compete.
They were the Xiao Family, Meng Family, Cai Family, and Yanlai Royal Family of Yanlai City.
"Haha, Brother Xiao is truly bold! But I am determined to obtain this Golden Yuan Pill! I bid 115,000 Spirit Stones!"
Patriarch Meng’s eyes were already red; for this Golden Yuan Pill, he was willing to turn against his old friend.
"Brother Meng is indeed generous, but won’t you give this great opportunity to your younger brother? I bid 118,000 Spirit Stones!"
The speaker was Patriarch Cai.
"..."
After another round of bidding, the price of this Middle Grade Golden Yuan Pill climbed to 125,000 Spirit Stones.
Such a high price already exceeded the value of this Golden Yuan Pill itself.
However, Yanlai Realm was a small place, and few had seen a Golden Yuan Pill.
The local tycoons of small places still had some wealth.
Including the three clans and Yanlai Royal Family, they all had to consider whether this Golden Yuan Pill was their only chance to break through to Core Formation in their lifetime.
When the price rose to 130,000 Spirit Stones.
The Meng Family and Cai Family, slightly weaker, withdrew.
In the end, Talisman Path and Artifact Refining did not earn as much as Alchemy.
At this moment, only two great forces remained in the competition.
They were the Xiao Family and Yanlai Royal Family.
The Yanlai Royal Family had deep foundations, with a history of several hundred years.
It was rumored that a Golden Core Stage elder resided in their family.
Meanwhile, the Xiao Family was famous in Yanlai Realm for their Alchemy.
Although their foundations were shallow, with less than two hundred years of history, they had accumulated considerable assets.
Additionally, in recent years, they had been collaborating with Lin Chen, earning substantial profits, strengthening their foundation.
The difference was that Yanlai Royal Family still had a retreat; they had a Golden Core elder, they needed a second Golden Core cultivator, but not urgently.
In contrast, the Xiao Family had been waiting for this chance for too long.
The Xiao Family had always been the strongest among the Four Great Clans.
The family had hundreds of cultivators, nearly reaching the pinnacle of Foundation Establishment Power.
What they lacked was just one step: ascending to Core Formation Power!
Now, with such a great opportunity before them, there was no reason to give up.
The Xiao Family Patriarch stood in his booth, clenching his hands tightly, his gaze locked onto that Golden Yuan Pill.
Finally, he shouted out a price:
"I bid 140,000 Spirit Stones!"
Upon hearing this price, the Yanlai Royal Family in another booth finally fell silent.
140,000 Spirit Stones, this price greatly exceeded their expectations.
It was enough to buy two ordinary Lower Grade Golden Yuan Pills.
"Haha, 140,000 Spirit Stones, it seems your Xiao Family has been making quite a fortune these last two years!"
"I wonder if you have the life to buy this Golden Yuan Pill, and whether you’ll have the life to use it!"
In the booth, Yanlai Royal Family dropped their harsh words, and finally had no choice but to exit the bidding.
On the auction stage, the female auctioneer announced:
"140,000 Spirit Stones first time... 140,000 Spirit Stones third time!"
"Congratulations to the guest from booth number four, successfully acquiring one Middle Grade Golden Yuan Pill!"
In the booth, the Xiao Family Patriarch finally collapsed into his chair.
His tightly clenched fists finally loosened, sweat had already soaked his back.
140,000 Spirit Stones, nearly half of the Xiao Family’s foundation.
The strength of the entire family, bidding for this Golden Yuan Pill, was undoubtedly a gamble.
If they won the bet, he would consume the Golden Yuan Pill to break through to the Core Formation Stage, and the Xiao Family would soar to great heights.
If they lost the bet, it would be total defeat, and the Xiao Family would be kicked out of the Four Great Clans, even not matching an ordinary Foundation Establishment Power...
"This time, we must win!" the Xiao Family Patriarch silently vowed.
At the venue, neither Chairman Liu nor Elder Tan had expected this Middle Grade Golden Yuan Pill to be auctioned for such a high price!
Middle Grade Golden Yuan Pill, although a rare treasure in Qing State, its worth was just 100,000 Spirit Stones.
Even with a markup, 110,000 Spirit Stones was the limit.
In the booth, Lin Chen was smiling broadly.
"Wow, it seems the allure of Golden Yuan Pills to these clans is especially strong!"
Lin Chen muttered.
Previously, he had only sold one Top Grade Golden Yuan Pill to the Li Family, and it was half a sale, half a gift.
In consideration of Li Zhenqian’s rapport.
But Lin Chen didn’t sell Golden Yuan Pills to the other three families.
After all, this is business, Lin Chen still had to consider profit maximization.
A monthly auction of one Golden Yuan Pill was undoubtedly the best way to profit, both long-term and stable.
Although the auction ended, the cultivators’ enthusiasm in the venue did not diminish.
At this time, Chairman Liu stepped onto the auction stage and loudly announced:
"This auction is hereby concluded!"
"First of all, we congratulate the guest from booth number four for acquiring one Golden Yuan Pill."
"Next, this guest is granted a free opportunity for breakthrough protection. They can complete the breakthrough under the protection of two Core Formation elders at our Guangyuan Commerce Association before leaving."
Chairman Liu’s voice was not loud, but the Xiao Family Patriarch’s face was filled with elation upon hearing it.
The Golden Yuan Pill was auctioned for himself.
He had been stuck at Foundation Establishment Perfection for more than a decade, just one step away from breaking through to Core Formation.
Originally, he worried about being ambushed by other families after acquiring the Golden Yuan Pill.
But breaking through here in Guangyuan Town is undoubtedly a great blessing.
"Whether my Xiao Family will soar to success or face ruin... it all depends on this!" the Xiao Family Patriarch pondered.
On the auction stage, Chairman Liu continued:
"Additionally, we have received a notice that next month, on this day, our auction venue will have another Middle Grade Golden Yuan Pill auction!"
"All cultivators who acquire this Golden Yuan Pill will be granted a free breakthrough protection provided by our Guangyuan Commerce Association!"
Upon these words, the entire auction venue was in an uproar.
"What? Two Golden Yuan Pills, such supreme treasures..."
"No wonder it’s a major power in Qing State! Such depth is astonishing!"
