Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 368: When the Music Ends, the Crowd Disperses
Shen Xuan snorted coldly, releasing the spiritual pressure of a late-stage Foundation Establishment Thunder Cultivator. The Divine Sense imbued with the violent and destructive aura of Thunder Spiritual Power forced away all the probing senses.
At the auction, the cultivators in the VIP boxes were all wearing magic robes and masks provided by the Divine Sword Sect, capable of blocking the exploration of Divine Sense.
Originally, Shen Xuan could have hidden in the VIP box, avoiding public appearance.
Yet he chose to confidently stand outside the box, clearly intending to establish his dominance.
To set a benchmark for bidding on the Iron-Beaked Sea Crocodile.
Some Foundation Establishment cultivators who originally intended to intimidate found their Divine Sense clashing with Shen Xuan’s, causing their bodies to tremble and faces to pale.
Their Divine Sense was forcefully repelled by Shen Xuan, resulting in a backlash to their minds.
"What a violent spiritual aura!"
"Such strong Divine Sense!"
"Late-stage Foundation Establishment, and a Thunder Cultivator at that!"
"No wonder he’s so flamboyant!"
In the auction hall on the first floor, the vast majority were loose cultivators.
The strongest among them were merely in the late stage of Foundation Establishment.
At this moment, some VIP box cultivators who had initially been watching the show all showed signs of apprehension.
They were clan cultivators.
The weakest among them were in the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.
Inside the boxes, there sat patriarchs of clans in the Perfection Realm.
However, the strength Shen Xuan displayed was more than that of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
He was also a rare Thunder Cultivator!
Among the loose cultivators, there was no one like him.
With an abnormal Spirit Root, reaching late-stage Foundation Establishment.
He must be a prodigy of a Sect without a doubt!
Just not sure which Sect he belongs to, and why he’s here at the auction.
"Fifty-six thousand."
Shen Xuan strongly intimidated the auction venue.
Nonetheless, a gloomy voice continued the bidding.
The man wore a brocade robe with embroidered dragons and phoenixes front and back and an eye-catching "Lu" character on his chest.
Lu Family of Azure Dragon Island?
Shen Xuan slightly frowned.
Unexpectedly, Lu Family cultivators not only arrived at Weihai Immortal City but also competed with him for the Iron-Beaked Sea Crocodile.
Something’s not right.
Lu Family is a vassal of the Beast Emperor Pavilion, with beast taming as their core skill.
But this Iron-Beaked Sea Crocodile is just a carcass.
Logically, Lu Family has no need to bid.
Unless...
"Sixty thousand!"
Shen Xuan stopped thinking further, directly raising the price to the predicted transaction value.
Such a raise expressed his determination to acquire it.
He even provocatively looked towards the opponent.
At this time, the bidding Lu Family cultivator also looked at Shen Xuan.
Their gazes met.
Like swords clashing.
"Hmm!"
Like those loose cultivators.
The Lu Family cultivator also trembled slightly, his face turning pale.
Shen Xuan gave no face to the Lu Family.
His powerful Divine Sense directly severed the opponent’s sense.
Both establishing dominance and issuing a warning.
"Rong’er, let it go!"
An aged voice came through.
"Patriarch of Lu Family of Azure Dragon Island!"
Someone exclaimed in surprise.
Though the voice seemed small.
It was clear enough for all the cultivators at the auction to hear.
Shen Xuan recognized the voice of the exclaiming person.
It was Wei Anping, the Elder of external affairs of the Wei Family from White Crane Island.
"Sixty thousand once, is there any cultivator willing to bid higher?"
The auctioneer called out three times, and seeing no further bids, loudly announced, "Congratulations to the cultivator in VIP box number seven, for acquiring the entire Iron-Beaked Sea Crocodile carcass at the price of sixty thousand!"
This price matched the predicted transaction value.
Originally, some cultivation clans were interested in the bidding.
They would buy it, dismantle the Iron-Beaked Sea Crocodile carcass, and invite Pill Masters, Artifact Masters, and Talisman Masters to refine Spirit Pills, Magical Treasures, and talismans.
If operated well, they could earn some profit from the difference.
Seeing Shen Xuan’s domineering actions and formidable strength, daring even to offend the Lu Family from Azure Dragon Island, all withdrew from the competition.
Only after securing the purchase did Shen Xuan breathe a sigh of relief.
The Iron-Beaked Sea Crocodile was only an Upper Grade Water Demon, yet its combat prowess was impressive with extraordinary bloodline.
It was an ideal meat-shield type water attribute corpse beast.
Nowadays, Shen Xuan’s cultivation progressed steadily, step by step.
Meaning his strength was hard to improve overnight.
Corpse beasts were the most handy defense technique for him.
Thunder Beast for offense, Iron-Beaked Sea Crocodile for defense, Shadow Octopus for control.
In this way, Shen Xuan’s combat power could be enhanced further.
Especially in the East Mountain Sea Domain environment.
Even more like a tiger with wings.
Following this, the auctioneer passionately unveiled one rare cultivation spiritual object after another.
Soon, it was Shen Xuan’s turn for his treasures.
"Seven Purple Essence Divine Wood Spirit Branches, personally appraised by the City Lord, approximately a hundred years old, suitable for crafting Tier Two Middle Grade Flying Swords with significant potential to upgrade to Upper Grade Magical Treasures."
"They can also be made into high-tier talismans or used as materials for a killing array, or transplanted as Spirit Plant seedlings."
"Starting price of thirty thousand Spirit Stones, each increment of one thousand Spirit Stones!"
Unexpectedly to Shen Xuan, the Purple Essence Divine Wood Spirit Branches were quite popular.
The bidding echoed continuously, without interruption.
Ultimately, the final transaction price reached fifty-seven thousand Spirit Stones.
This also allowed Shen Xuan to relax.
"Seven spirit branches can be auctioned off for fifty-seven thousand Spirit Stones. Deals with the Purple Essence Divine Wood Great Demon are still profitable!"
The second batch of spirit branches consisted of only twelve, their quality and age significantly better than the first.
This is why Shen Xuan willingly put them up for trade.
These Purple Essence Divine Wood Spirit Branches were no longer useful to him.
Subsequently, Shen Xuan spent thirteen thousand Spirit Stones to purchase two five-hundred-year-old Spirit Medicines.
Both Spirit Medicines were the main ingredients for Purifying Foundation Pills.
Even within the Cyan Cloud Sect, he hadn’t seen them.
Unexpectedly, they appeared at the Weihai Immortal City auction.
Shen Xuan frequently participating in the bidding caught the attention of many cultivation clans.
Even the Fake Pill True Master presiding over the conference swept his Divine Sense over Shen Xuan once.
Shen Xuan did not resist.
He proactively displayed weakness, restrained his aura, and cupped his fists to salute the Fake Pill True Master.
The Fake Pill True Master withdrew his Divine Sense, without a change in expression, and retracted his attention.
He no longer paid attention to Shen Xuan.
Time gradually passed.
As the end approached, it was the climax of the auction.
The host went straight to the point, shouting passionately.
"Next up for auction is the Tier Three Spirit Pill, Life-Extending Pill!"
A disciple of the Divine Sword Sect came holding a tray, with an exquisite medicine bottle placed on top.
The host carefully poured out the Spirit Pill from the medicine bottle, which emitted a faint golden light, lifted into the air by his Spiritual Power.
A rich aroma spread out, with mysterious Spiritual Light shimmering brightly.
There were intricate and profound Dao Patterns on it.
A rough glance revealed at least seven or eight lines.
"Is this the Life-Extending Pill?"
A Tier Three Life-Extending Spirit Pill that can increase the lifespan of a Fake Pill True Master.
It was Shen Xuan’s first time seeing a Tier Three Spirit Pill in person.
For most of the auction attendees, it was also their first time seeing the Life-Extending Pill.
Countless greedy eyes focused on the Life-Extending Pill.
The host shouted excitedly.
"Produced by the Pill Masters of Medicine God Valley, quality guaranteed by the Divine Sword Sect."
"There’s no need to elaborate on the efficacy of the Life-Extending Pill. This is the headlining Spiritual Object of today’s auction, brought out for bidding to avoid any impatience from some attendees."
"Only one available, a rare chance not to be missed!"
"If you’re interested, please place a bid!"
The host’s words ignited the enthusiasm of the cultivators present.
Many, knowing they couldn’t afford it, began to cheer.
What followed.
The host’s words extinguished the enthusiasm of many cultivators.
"Starting bid of fifty million Spirit Stones, with increments of one million Spirit Stones per bid."
Upon hearing this, the cultivators present immediately fell silent.
Fifty million Spirit Stones!
Even a Sect Foundation Establishment Pill can buy over ten!
Yet this only increases a Fake Pill True Master’s lifespan by ten years!
To many cultivation clans, rather than spending fifty million Spirit Stones for one Life-Extending Pill, it’s better to buy more Foundation Establishment Pills to nurture a few Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators.
Moreover, fifty million Spirit Stones is just the starting bid; the final price is bound to be higher.
It remained quiet for a while.
Finally, someone started bidding.
"Fifty million Spirit Stones!"
Another person quickly followed.
"Fifty-two million!"
"Fifty-five million!"
"Sixty million!"
Inside the auction hall.
Only two voices were heard, repeatedly bidding against each other.
As the bidding price steadily climbed.
The two bidders both walked out of their respective VIP boxes.
Each revealed their family identity.
"Lu Wenrong from Azure Dragon Island."
"Wei Xinghong from White Crane Island."
The two coldly reported their names, without basic courtesy, and continued bidding.
As the two continued to bid higher.
Quickly, the price reached a hundred million Spirit Stones.
The cultivators present were amazed.
In the cultivation realm, the disparity between rich and poor is immense.
A single Tier Three Life-Extending Spirit Pill reached a hundred million Spirit Stones.
Many small to medium cultivation clans would not be able to sell even if they auctioned off the Spirit Veins and all industries within their clans.
In terms of financial power, the Wei Family of White Crane Island definitely can’t compare to the Lu Family of Azure Dragon Island.
When the Lu Family cultivator called out "One hundred and eight million Spirit Stones," Wei Xinghong hesitated.
"The Wei Family’s financial power can’t compete with the Lu Family."
"This time, the Lu Family came prepared to prevent the Wei Family from bidding on the Life-Extending Pill."
"It seems the Divine Sword Sect is having internal issues."
"At the very least, the leadership of the Divine Sword Sect is inadequate."
Shen Xuan pondered internally.
Normally, the Divine Sword Sect should sell the Life-Extending Pill at a fair price to the Wei Family of White Crane Island.
After all, the Wei Family is a subordinate force of the Divine Sword Sect.
Extending the lifespan of the Wei Family Patriarch would benefit the Divine Sword Sect in strengthening control over peripheral forces.
Now, however, the Divine Sword Sect is selling the Life-Extending Pill via auction.
Either the Divine Sword Sect is short-sighted, or experiencing financial issues.
Thus, the prospects for the Wei Family under the Divine Sword Sect’s subordination do not look promising.
The Lu Family swaggeringly participates in the Weihai Immortal City auction conference.
The cultivators present were well aware.
While showcasing power, the Lu Family suppressed the Wei Family.
The Lu Family Patriarch’s Core Formation was over a hundred years ago.
He has no need for the Life Extension Pill.
But for the Wei Family, it’s different.
The Wei Family Patriarch is nearing the end of his lifespan, urgently needing the Life-Extending Pill to extend his life.
Wei Xinghong’s bidding speed continued to slow down.
By the time the Life-Extending Pill’s price reached one hundred and twenty million Spirit Stones, the Wei Family gave up.
After three inquiries from the host and seeing that the Wei Family no longer bid, the hammer fell heavily, announcing the Life-Extending Pill was auctioned to Lu Wenrong.
The curtain fell on the grand drama.
The strength of the Lu Family and the retreat of the Wei Family were observed by all cultivators present.
In the future, it will be difficult for the Wei Family to garner support from neutral cultivation forces.
Aligning with the strong is the survival principle for small to medium cultivation clans.
No blame can be cast.
After the auction ended, Shen Xuan went to settle the accounts.
He made up a price difference of sixteen million Spirit Stones and paid an auction commission of three million Spirit Stones, acquiring the entire Iron-Beaked Sea Crocodile carcass and two five-hundred-year-old Spirit Medicines.
After the transaction was completed.
The disciples of the Divine Sword Sect from the auction handed over a stack of calling cards.
All were from cultivation clans wanting to associate with Shen Xuan.
He refused them all.
Among those calling cards were the White Crane Island’s Wei Family, Azure Dragon Island’s Lu Family, and Cloud Dream Island’s Zhang Family, all ranked among them.
The Wei Family of White Crane Island would not have expected that the late-stage Foundation Establishment Thunder Cultivator they wanted to befriend was precisely the Pill Master Shen Changsheng lurking within their own family.
