Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

Meanwhile, on the other side of the fourth floor, in another luxurious private room.

An elderly man in a golden silk robe with a lean build sat leisurely at the main seat, sipping on a cup of Spirit Tea with a calm demeanor.

Though he exerted no deliberate pressure, the ample aura like an abyss and sea clearly indicated his status as a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

This person was Zhao Zhenshan, Vice Alliance Leader of the Five Lakes Commerce Alliance.

Beside him stood two identical-looking, exceptionally beautiful female cultivators.

Both were at the Early Stage of Golden Core cultivation, named Chu Ruolan and Chu Ruzhi, twin sisters.

United in mind, their combined combat strength was enough to rival a Middle Stage Golden Core cultivator.

"Master, we just confirmed that True Monarch Lu Rushan of the Fuhai Commerce Alliance is in the opposite booth, accompanied by his trusted shopkeeper, Xu Haozhi."

With a gentle demeanor, Chu Ruolan reported softly.

Zhao Zhenshan chuckled lightly: "Hehe, Daoist Palace has always acted like this, wishing our two families would clash so they can mediate, flaunt their power, and collect more tax in the process."

"Master is wise."

The Chu sisters praised in unison upon hearing this.

Their actions synchronized and voices overlapped, creating a peculiar effect.

"Enough."

Zhao Zhenshan waved his hand and looked towards the auction stage below: "If there’s anything you two fancy today, you can place bids too. If you find Spirit Stones insufficient, you can temporarily borrow some from the commerce alliance’s public account—a budget of three to five million, I have the authority to approve."

"Thank you, Master, for your generosity!"

The Chu sisters responded with radiant and charming smiles, their eyes flowing with allure.

The relationship between them and Zhao Zhenshan was rather delicate.

They were both competent subordinates and unofficial lovers.

Zhao Zhenshan would occasionally grant them some favors.

Thus, it was worth their diligent day-and-night service.

...

The auction continued fervently.

On the stage, a series of Spiritual Objects were presented, with bidding voices rising and falling.

In the booth, Shen Xuan watched somewhat disinterestedly.

The opening Golden Transformation Pill, for countless Foundation Establishment cultivators below, was a treasure enough to change destinies and break through realms, leading to near-frenzied bidding.

In the eyes of Shen Xuan nowadays, it hardly sparked interest.

In the end, those nine Golden Transformation Pills were all sold for prices exceeding two million Spirit Stones.

The price, compared to the black market flow price in Song Country, was slightly higher by one to two tenths.

Quite normal indeed.

In Song Country, such strategic resources as Golden Transformation Pills were rarely publicly circulated, let alone gathered in such concentration at an auction.

This reflected Qin Country’s overall cultivation level and resource abundance far exceeding Song Country.

In Song Country, a True Pill cultivator could become an elder in a sect.

But in Qin Country, the True Pill Realm is merely a backbone force.

Still far from the real power echelon.

What followed was a variety of Tier Two Spiritual Objects—Elixirs, Array Plates, Talismans, Magical Artifacts, Spirit Plants, Sword Techniques...

Even some Heavenly and Earthly Treasures for Foundation Establishment cultivators to aim for Core Formation, none of which weren’t rare top-grade items.

With Myriad Phenomena Daoist Palace’s certification and guarantee, quality was assured, and bidding was exceptionally intense.

These treasures had grades too low to pique the interest of esteemed guests in the third and fourth-floor booths.

For Shen Xuan, they were even less worthy of mention.

At present, this seemingly lively "big auction" was merely an appetizer and warm-up.

The true highlight was the subsequent "small auction" limited to High Tier cultivators.

Two hours later, the first half concluded.

A dozen Immortal City stewards came out to clear the area.

The Loose Cultivators in the first-floor hall were all politely ushered out.

...

A brief rest.

The auction’s second half officially began.

On stage, True Master Puyang’s voice carried a hint of excitement: "Dear fellow cultivators, from now on, all auction items are above Tier Three and hard to acquire externally."

His words paused, and he deliberately slowed his speech as he swept his gaze over the third and fourth-floor booths: "The next auction item, six High-quality Golden Transformation Pills!"

A maid responded and stepped forward, holding a Jade Plate.

On the plate, a vibrant green Medicine Bottle lay quietly on the brocade.

"The seller states this pill won’t be exchanged for Spirit Stones! Only willing to trade for Tier Three Upper Grade Demon Beast Inner Core Essence Blood, Water, Fire, Wind, Thunder attributes!"

True Master Puyang paused briefly and continued: "If you are sincere, please input the information and quotation of the items you intend to trade into the Token restriction of your respective booth. The seller will consider. If interested, the Immortal City steward will guide, verify both parties’ spiritual objects, and complete the transaction!"

"High-quality Golden Transformation Pills? And six at once!"

"Water, Fire, Wind, Thunder attribute Inner Core Essence Blood? The seller’s requirements are quite clear!"

"Such Elixirs might not be of much use to us, but for disciples and blood relatives, they are perfect guarantees for Core Formation!"

For a time, the silent atmosphere in the booths of the third and fourth floors was abruptly broken.

Not a few Core Formation cultivators, and even some Nascent Soul True Monarchs, showed interest and interest.

They might not need it personally, but who doesn’t have juniors or confidants to support?

The auction’s atmosphere gradually heated up due to the emergence of the six High-quality Golden Transformation Pills.

...

In the booth, Shen Xuan attentively examined the dozen or so offers transmitted through the Token restriction.

However, most left him quite disappointed.

Many offers either had insufficient quality, being merely Tier Three Middle Grade Inner Core Essence Blood.

Or the attributes didn’t match, not the Water, Fire, Wind, Thunder he needed.

Some even blatantly didn’t match, trying to take advantage.

In market terms, an ordinary Golden Transformation Pill is worth slightly more than a Tier Three Lower Grade Inner Core.

After all, the main material of a Golden Transformation Pill is a Tier Three Lower Grade Inner Core.

A High-quality Golden Transformation Pill can be valued at twice the ordinary grade.