Chapter 671: High Price Acquisition
ow, we have different stances and will inevitably clash. Next time, don't venture into the Red Moon Desert alone like this, or I might just defeat you one by one.”Broken Arm smiled nonchalantly, but M...Lu Xiaotian now hasn't even collected all the Kongming Sword Stones, and the sword pills in his body have only condensed four, reaching only half the level. The Kongming Sword Stones are also extremely rare. If it hadn't been for the chance encounter with Dou Fenghu seriously injured last time, it would have been difficult to get one, let alone the even rarer Nether Bone Sword Orchid.
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Jian Maru, after fusing with the soul-blade You Lan, ultimately formed the Dao Yuan sword embryo, which is the primordial prototype of the Piao Miao Sword Embryo possessed by the Piao Miao Venerable. It is close to a spiritual artifact's existence. Once eight major sword embryos are condensed and combined as one, it will achieve the Dao Yuan Sword Embryo!
This fragmented piece of the Netherbone Sword Orchid is enough for him to forge a sword embryo. For other swordsmen, even if they use similar techniques, after incorporating the Netherbone Sword Orchid, their attack power would be greatly enhanced.
Before Lu Xia Tian could even speak, dozens of cultivators had already started bidding. The price of this fragmented piece of the Nirvana Bone Sword Youlan quickly soared to 33 million, a staggering sum that left everyone speechless. It far exceeded the limit that a Jindan late-stage expert could afford, and without the backing of a powerful family, no one could participate in this frenzied bidding war.
Lu Xiaotian this time did not speak up like before, after all, there were several people in the second-floor restricted area of the auction who were bidding. These people were not easily intimidated.
“It seems that many people are vying for this item today, even this prince has to pay such a price.” A barrier on the second floor opened, revealing a young cultivator in brocade robes, a purple cloak, and a purple gold crown sitting leisurely on a chair. He said with an air of calmness. Beside this man, a middle-aged woman sat silently.
“This, this isn’t the esteemed Queen Mother of the powerful Duke Guo I didn't expect her to come to such a remote place.” Someone at the auction recognized Xiang Jinhong and exclaimed in surprise.
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"No wonder, she's from the royal family of Xiangguo. It is said that Xiang Jinhong's bloodline and talent are extraordinary, a standout figure among the younger generation of the Xiangguo royal family."
Xiang Jin Hong had a slight air of satisfaction, seemingly enjoying the admiring glances from these Golden Core cultivators.
“Unexpectedly, I encountered a member of the Xiang Nation royal family in this remote location. However, the Netherbone Sword, Youlan, is extremely rare and difficult to find. I can only apologize for my offense.” At this moment, in a grand hall, a man with an imposing appearance, dressed in plain clothes, a sword hanging from his waist, arms crossed, and a calm expression, spoke, “Three million four hundred thousand.”
“Luoyun Sword, so cold!” Another cultivator exclaimed amidst the gathering.
“You're overreaching yourself! Three and a half million!” Xiang Jin-hong’s face turned cold.
Xiao Chu No wonder he has the guts to challenge Xiang Jin Hong, who is well-known for his identity. Lu Xiao Tian had also heard of the name Luo Yun Jian. Although his cultivation was only at the mid-stage of Jindan, his swordsmanship was unparalleled. He had even killed several cultivators at the late stage of Jindan. Moreover, his master was a renowned cultivator from Bei Qi, the direct disciple of Luo Xiaoshan, the famous swordsman. As he wasn't from Xiang Guo, he naturally wouldn't fear Xiang Jin Hong.
3,600,000!
The shouts of bidding rose and fell, and the surrounding cultivators watching the spectacle were also greatly entertained. Although they couldn't afford to buy it themselves, seeing others spend such a large sum of spirit stones was also an eye-opener.
Both sides struggled for a while, and finally Xiang Jinhong called out forty million low-grade Spirit Stones. Xiang Jinhong's palms also broke out in a few beads of cold sweat. If Xiao Chu called again, he couldn't hold on any longer. After all, he didn't come to the Yunya Auction to get this incomplete Netherbone Sword Yushi, but for the must-have item later. Once too many Spirit Stones were used up at the front, it would probably affect the plan behind. Forty million low-grade Spirit Stones are definitely a lot. Ordinary Jindan late stage cultivators could not possibly have so much. Even for a Nascent Soul cultivator, forty million low-grade Spirit Stones is not a small sum.
"I've long heard that Xiang Guo is incredibly wealthy, and it truly is a sight to behold." Xiao Chu said this with a cold snort before sitting back down.
“I told you, you're overestimating yourself. Just a disciple of a Yuan Ying cultivator, yet you act so arrogant, daring to fight me.” Xiang Jinhong said arrogantly.
"He has outward appearances of jade and gold." Xiang Jin's arrogance did not enrage Xiao Chu, but instead made his eyes look down on him.
"It seems that the rare treasure, once in a millennium for sword cultivators, is going to be taken by Prince Xiang." Another cloaked elder, who should also be a sword cultivator, sighed heavily.
Now that no one was bidding anymore, Xiang Jinzhi sat back contentedly, waiting for Feng Jiuxuan to announce the final result.
"Four million one hundred thousand!" was all Feng Jiu repeated when another voice chimed in, just as opportunely. It was like a resounding slap across the face of Xiang Jinhong.
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"Forty-two million!"
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A ripple of murmurs spread through the auction hall. People had thought that with the lengthy bidding, it was finally over. They hadn't expected another stir. Although the incomplete Nether Soul Sword - Youlan was rare, it was still damaged. The exorbitant price seemed unjustified, at least for most sword cultivators. They could easily find other similar artifacts without spending so many spirit stones.
"Four million three hundred thousand!" Lu Xia Tian raised the price again. Most sword cultivators weren't necessarily after the Nether-Bone Sword You Lan, but for Lu Xia Tian, it was irreplaceable. Spirit stones could be earned again, but if he missed this opportunity, who knew when he might encounter another one.
“Third Prince, Xuanjia Hebei is our target. This man seems determined to get the Netherworld Sword Youlan. We needn't pay too high a price, lest it interfere with the Lord's plans.” Xiang Jin was indignant and about to offer another price when a middle-aged woman who had been meditating silently suddenly opened her eyes and reminded him.
However, Xiang Jin's brow furrowed with suppressed anger as he felt a vein throbbing on his forehead. Giving up was unbearable, but the thought of jeopardizing his father's plans and facing his wrath sent shivers down Xiang Jin's spine, leaving him pale and defeated.
“Four million three hundred thousand times, deal! This was a truly fierce bidding war, as dangerous as any duel.” Seeing that this incomplete Nether Soul Sword, Youlan, had been sold at such an astonishing price, Feng Jiu, even as a Yuan Ying cultivator, couldn't help but smile widely.
With the Netherbone Sword Youlan safely in his possession, Lu Xia Tian let out a sigh of relief. This auction had been an unexpected delight. He had spent only a small fraction of his spirit stones, but Lu Xia Tian was not worried. After all, the value of the Chiyan Towering Demon Art far exceeded that of this item, not to mention he also had a piece of Zimu Yan Sui that was several times more valuable than this. While even Yuan Ying cultivators wouldn't look twice at this incomplete Netherbone Sword Youlan, they would all be eager for the Zimu Yan Sui.
As the auction progressed, Lu Xia Tian no longer participated. A sword, Xiang Huang Dao, with power comparable to a spirit artifact, and his provided Chi Yan Tuo Ta Mo Gong, which could be cultivated to the later stage of Nascent Soul, even caused the Nascent Soul cultivators on the second floor of the auction to be amazed. As for the eleventh-order puppet, Xuan Jia Bei, which was comparable to a Nascent Soul cultivator, it completely detonated the entire auction.