Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

He swept his gaze across the venue; his voice wasn't loud, yet carried clearly to every corner: "This old man is Puyang, humbly serving as the External Affairs Elder of the Myriad Phenomena Daoist Palace, and also the host of this grand auction. Welcome, fellow Daoists, for gracing us with your presence."

After a brief self‑introduction, True Master Puyang's expression turned solemn, his tone sharpening: "The rules of the auction, this old man will emphasize once more. It is strictly forbidden to shout out bids without registration numbers, to rely on power to oppress others, to maliciously drive up prices, or to threaten the bidders! Violators, regardless of identity or cultivation, will be severely punished without leniency and entered into the Daoist Palace blacklist! I hope all fellow Daoists will show self‑respect and not bring disaster upon yourselves."

A killing chill spread with his words, and the hall fell silent.

"Enough, let's not waste words."

Smiling once more, True Master Puyang raised his voice: "The auction now officially begins!"

"Please bring out the first item."

As his voice fell, nine maids in uniform light‑cyan palace dresses, each with delicate features, came one after another to the front of the stage, holding jade trays covered with red silk, and lined up in order.

True Master Puyang lifted his hand and swept through the air; the nine pieces of red silk fluttered down simultaneously, revealing nine identical mutton‑fat jade medicine bottles on the trays.

"Golden Transformation Pills, nine in total!"

True Master Puyang's voice was sonorous, carrying a hint of incitement.

"All are of fine quality, with nine pill patterns clearly visible! Each one, starting bid one million Spirit Stones! Each raise at fifty thousand. Now, we begin auctioning the first pill!"

"One million and fifty thousand!"

"One million one hundred thousand!"

"One million one hundred fifty thousand!"

Very quickly, in the scattered seats of the first‑floor hall, bids rose one after another, echoing continuously.

The atmosphere was instantly ignited!

For any Foundation Establishment Cultivator and the powers behind them, Golden Transformation Pills are hard currency tied directly to the Dao path, indispensable.

Moreover, this Pill can be stored for a long time without loss of medicinal potency.

Whether for personal use or hoarding, it is an excellent choice.

...

On the fourth floor, within a certain luxurious private room with an excellent view.

Lu Rushan stood by the railing, with Xu Haozhi accompanying him, overlooking the fiery bidding scene below.

"The Daoist Palace does know how to grasp people's hearts this time. Opening with Golden Transformation Pills—seizing the initiative right away."

Lu Rushan stroked his beard and spoke with feeling.

With the status and strength of the Fuhai Commerce Alliance, they naturally occupied a fourth‑floor box.

This level is barred to anyone below Nascent Soul True Monarch.

It represents the highest courtesy the auction offers to participants.

As for the fifth floor, that is reserved territory of the Myriad Phenomena Daoist Palace and not open to outsiders.

Xu Haozhi bent slightly, his voice pressed extremely low: "According to unreliable information, for absolute security in this auction, Deputy City Lord True Monarch Wu Wei is personally seated on the fifth floor."

"Oh? The Dao is often 'Wuwei yet nothing is left undone.' This True Monarch Wu Wei has come as well?"

A trace of surprise flashed in Lu Rushan's eyes.

"Alliance Hierarch has keen insight. In this auction, not a few High Tier Cultivators have appeared. Among Nascent Soul True Monarchs alone, several are already known. Relying on True Master Puyang alone is insufficient to cow all petty scoundrels present."

Xu Haozhi explained.

Lu Rushan nodded slightly, then let his gaze sweep across a certain box opposite, and gave a cold snort: "Zhao Zhenshan of the Wuhu Commerce Alliance has come too, hasn't he?"

"Indeed. True Monarch Zhao is in the opposite box at this very moment."

Xu Haozhi said with head lowered.

The Wuhu Commerce Alliance and the Fuhai Commerce Alliance are evenly matched rivals within the Profound Origin Realm, their relations long strained.

As for that Zhao Zhenshan, his original name is no longer traceable.

After coming to the Myriad Phenomena Immortal City, he deliberately changed his name to 'Zhenshan'—'Suppressing Mountain.'

In Lu Rushan's view, this was clearly a provocation aimed at his own 'Rushan'—'Like a Mountain'—name.

"Alliance Hierarch, our covert agents report that the Wuhu Commerce Alliance has been secretly probing the Pill Master who supplied the Top‑Grade Golden Transformation Pills, seemingly intending to make contact and buy him over."

"Such a thing?"

A cold gleam flashed in Lu Rushan's eyes; the corner of his mouth curled into a sneer: "Very well, this old man will see what tricks old Zhao can pull this time!"

He paused, then asked, "Has the Daoist Palace managed to trace that person's movements? Has he come?"

Xu Haozhi shook his head: "The Immortal City keeps its lips exceedingly tight and refuses to disclose anything. In my opinion, with Top‑Grade Golden Transformation Pills being consigned for auction this time, the target item is quite clear—it is very likely him."

"Once the desired High Tier Demon Beast Inner Core Essence Blood appears, he will surely show himself to bid, using the Top‑Grade Golden Transformation Pills for exchange. At that moment, we can lock onto the box he occupies."

Lu Rushan nodded: "Mm, keep a close watch later. Best if we can confirm his identity."

"Underling understands." Xu Haozhi answered respectfully.