Chapter 1749 - 1743: Superior-Grade Spirit Stone
Lisa immediately looked over upon hearing his words.
"Chen Yang, it’s definitely worth it. This kind of elixir is hard to obtain, okay? Although it doesn’t directly enhance one’s cultivation, it solidifies your foundation, and that’s very important," Lisa said seriously to Chen Yang.
The look in Chen Yang’s eyes conveyed: You don’t understand.
"Furthermore, as far as I know, cultivators who can refine elixirs are very rare, making these elixirs particularly precious," Lisa continued.
Talking about the elixir’s effects, Chen Yang couldn’t comprehend how precious this elixir truly was.
But Lisa’s further explanation made him understand.
If there are few people who can refine them, then it’s natural for such elixirs to be more valuable.
"I see."
"Of course, for people with a solid foundation, these elixirs might not be useful, but for those whose cultivation speed is too fast and whose physical base is weak, they’re very valuable. After all, this chance won’t come again; spending a large amount to buy these elixirs to solidify the foundation is crucial for cultivation," Lisa said.
"Mm-hmm, that makes sense," Chen Yang nodded in agreement, fully endorsing Lisa’s explanation.
As they spoke, indeed, many people at the auction raised their hands to bid.
"Current highest bid: seventy million in cash, does anyone have a higher offer?" the charming host enthusiastically announced the highest bid on stage.
Hearing seventy million, Chen Yang originally thought it was about right. At this price, buying it isn’t necessarily a profit, but at least not a loss.
But unexpectedly, someone actually increased the price.
"I’ll bid three mid-grade Spirit Stones!"
A person in a black robe suddenly raised a hand and spoke in a deep voice from the auction seats.
"Three mid-grade Spirit Stones? Okay, here’s a new bid. Does anyone have a higher offer?"
The charming host continued to ask.
"Ninety million in cash."
The previous bidder increased the price again!
This time, the person in the black robe remained silent and didn’t speak at all.
Just when the host was about to call for the third time, about to finalize the deal, he unexpectedly spoke again.
"Three mid-grade Spirit Stones! Plus one low-grade Spirit Stone!"
Gasp.
When the black-robed man said this, many in the crowd felt a bit surprised.
Because this price was very high.
Although ninety million in cash isn’t low, Spirit Stones are rare materials.
The market price for mid-grade Spirit Stones is around twenty million, but they’re very hard to purchase.
Therefore, compared to cash, Spirit Stones still hold a greater allure.
"Dear customer, the price of Spirit Stones you offered is roughly equivalent to our customer’s cash offer, but to ensure fairness in the auction, I’ll check with the seller to see if they accept it."
The charming host, initially stunned, said this.
The man in the black robe said nothing, indicating his agreement.
Afterward, the charming host temporarily left the stage, returned after about a minute, and promptly announced.
"This customer’s bid is valid. Three mid-grade Spirit Stones plus one low-grade Spirit Stone is currently the highest bid!" the host who returned quickly confirmed the black-robed man’s bid.
Although the value of ninety million has surpassed the market price for the black-robed man’s Spirit Stones.
But as always, Spirit Stones are hard to acquire. For cultivators, Spirit Stones are more important after all.
"Are there any more bids? If not, this box of elixirs will be sold."
The black-robed man’s bid was the highest in the venue. Even after three calls, no one continued to raise the price.
Thus, the first auction item was sold for the price of four Spirit Stones.
"Four Spirit Stones... what a generous spender."
Something in Lisa’s tone, as she heard the transaction, showed her appreciation for the black-robed man’s wealth.
Chen Yang laughed and said nothing.
While Spirit Stones are indeed precious, he wasn’t very lacking at the moment. After all, Fuling Village’s mine veins were being developed, and in not too long, he’d have a continuous supply of Spirit Stones for his cultivation.
"First item successfully sold. Now we’ll move on to the second item..."
After the black-robed man acquired the first item, it was promptly removed, and then the second auction item arrived.
The second item, similar to the first, was of use to specific people but held no allure for the majority.
Chen Yang and Lisa merely discussed and watched others bid.
This situation continued for nearly half an hour.
After half an hour, an item emerged that caught Chen Yang’s interest.
Or rather, it drew the attention of everyone present.
"Dear customers, I believe this auction item will pique everyone’s interest! Many of you are here specifically for it!"
"High-grade Spirit Stone! Contains extremely rich, pure Spiritual Energy! This is a highly valuable item for cultivators in the Qi Cultivation Realm!"
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The host on stage used professional jargon to introduce the fist-sized stone placed on stage.
That Spirit Stone, unlike the mid-grade and low-grade Spirit Stones with rough surfaces.
Its appearance was smooth, with gleaming color.
It looked entirely like a Beautiful Jade!
Chen Yang’s keen eyes sensed the vast, pure Spiritual Energy contained within the large stone at a glance!
"My heavens! High-grade Spirit Stone! Someone is actually auctioning something like this?"
Upon hearing the charming host’s introduction, Lisa beside him couldn’t help but exclaim.
Chen Yang could sense the thick Spiritual Energy in the high-grade Spirit Stone, but he didn’t understand what makes a high-grade Spirit Stone special.
Seeing Lisa’s strong reaction, he couldn’t help but ask, "Is this high-grade Spirit Stone very precious? Besides containing more Spiritual Energy, what other unique features does it have?"
Seeing Chen Yang’s confusion, Lisa immediately began explaining to him.
"Of course! High-grade Spirit Stones are extremely precious! It’s not just about containing more Spiritual Energy."
"I read in the Secret Bureau’s library that this kind of Spirit Stone might contain pure Spiritual Energy from ancient times, allowing cultivators in the Qi Cultivation Realm to greatly advance their cultivation!"
"Moreover, cultivators who use high-grade Spirit Stones will have a sharper response to Spiritual Energy! It’s undeniably a very precious item."
"I’ve heard that they haven’t appeared for many years, but whenever they do, they spark a scramble among many people! Especially experts in the Qi Cultivation Realm! It’s incredibly vital for them."
Lisa earnestly explained the benefits of high-grade Spirit Stones to Chen Yang.
As a cultivator in the Qi Cultivation Realm, Chen Yang was naturally tempted upon hearing the advantages a high-grade Spirit Stone could bring.
Not to mention if it can actually produce such mystical effects, at least the Spiritual Energy contained within the stone is something he really needs.
He had a hunch.
If he were to absorb the Spiritual Energy from that high-grade Spirit Stone, he could directly advance his cultivation by a month and a half.
Such a significant leap makes anyone tempted to bid.
