Chapter 82: Chapter 12: Foundation Establishment Pill!

“Master, the once-a-decade auction of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion in Xui Country Eastern Domain is about to be held at our Qingyue Square. Here is the invitation they sent over, with the auction list!”

Zhou Xun received the invitation and list, and examined them carefully.

The auction items were listed.

“Fire Cloud Blade,” “Fire Cloud Sword,” all of which are at least Middle-Grade Spiritual Artifacts

“High-Grade Spiritual Artifact Soul-Attracting Bell,” “High-Grade Spiritual Artifact Black Profound Shield,” and even a Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact!

There are also items like the “Spirit Gathering Pill” that can help cultivators break through to the Seventh-Layer Qi Refining,

top-notch survival items like the “Earth Escape Talisman,” Tier Two Low-Grade Defense Talisman “Vajra Talisman,” and other rare treasures.

More exciting is the presence of Vein Protection Pill and Blood Crystal Pill, which can assist Late-Stage Qi Refining Cultivators in Foundation Establishment.

And the finale item is an authentic Foundation Establishment Pill!

Being able to acquire such a treasure shows the strength of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion.

The news of the Foundation Establishment Pill at this auction has spread, and those attending the auction are likely not just cultivators from the Eastern Domain of Xui Country.

Everyone who hears the news will rush over.

This is also the purpose of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, to use the Foundation Establishment Pill to attract enough attention, so the rest of the treasures can be sold at higher prices.

Of course, what attracts Zhou Xun the most is a Tier Two Middle-Grade Yuan Condensing Grass, which can be used to refine the Foundation Strengthening and Essence Nourishing Elixir—Yuan Gathering Pill, to assist Foundation Establishment Cultivators in cultivation.

Fortunately, he killed that cold-faced middle-aged man two years ago and acquired a large sum of Spirit Stones.

Combined with the profits from Danhai Pavilion in the past two years, acquiring this Tier Two Spirit Medicine was more than sufficient.

Soon, two months passed, and the day of the auction arrived.

The auction was held inside the Hundred Treasures Pavilion.

The Hundred Treasures Pavilion is powerful, occupying several hundred meters of space in Qingyue Square.

A large venue was specially built on the basement level, spanning several hundred meters, typically used as a warehouse, but now serving as the auction venue.

This auction is of high spec, allowing entry only for those with valuables worth over a hundred spirit stones.

Thus, only Late-Stage Qi Refining Cultivators and some wealthy Middle-Stage Qi Refining Cultivators could enter.

However, due to the Foundation Establishment Pill, many cultivators have been drawn to this place.

A month ago, all the major inns in Qingyue Square were fully occupied.

Shopkeeper Zheng of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion was standing at the entrance, welcoming guests.

“Alchemist Zhou, you have arrived!” Shopkeeper Zheng, with a full figure, had a radiant smile.

“How could I miss such an event?”

Those with invitations were allowed to bring two followers, so Zhou Xun brought along his two cheap apprentices.

The auction hall was vast, able to accommodate over a thousand people, spanning several hundred meters.

A high platform stood at the center, surrounded by hundreds of wooden chairs, while the perimeter was the VIP seating area, offering a broad view.

He found his place based on the invitation’s number.

As a young High-Grade Alchemist, Zhou Xun had a high standing, thus securing an individual VIP seat, enough for three or four people.

Ordinary cultivators could only sit on the common wooden chairs below the auction hall.

…

An hour later, the venue was nearly full, and it was the time for the auction to officially begin.

A venerable elder in a brocade robe entered from the venue’s entrance, exuding an impressive aura.

Seeing him, Zhou Xun’s eyes sharpened.

“Foundation Establishment Cultivator!”

The elder proceeded to the high stage, clearing his throat a few times, revealing his Foundation Establishment Magical Power, quieting the bustling crowd below.

“Welcome, fellow cultivators, to the Hundred Treasures Pavilion’s auction event. I am Gong Daoming, honored to be the host for this auction!”

“The rule for this auction is simple: the highest bidder wins. If anyone bids maliciously without sufficient funds, they will be expelled at the least, and stripped of their cultivation at worst.”

“Well, I won’t say more. Let’s begin the auction!”

“The first auction item is the ’Spirit Gathering Pill’”

As he spoke, a servant carrying a tray presented six Elixir Bottles on stage.

“The Spirit Gathering Pill is known to aid cultivators in advancing to Late-Stage Qi Refining. Whether you buy it for personal use or to gift your descendants, it’s an excellent choice.”

“Today, six pills are up for auction, with a starting price of three hundred Spirit Stones each, and each bid increment must be no less than ten Spirit Stones. You may begin bidding!”

“The first auction item is such an elixir as the Spirit Gathering Pill.”

The entire crowd was taken aback, marveling at the grand gesture of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion.

The Middle-Stage Qi Refining Cultivators were especially thrilled.

Zhou Xun quickly understood the Pavilion’s strategy of showcasing a precious item first, creating a strong impression.

“I bid three hundred Spirit Stones!”

Quickly, someone started bidding.

“Three hundred and fifty!”

“Three hundred and sixty!” The bidding voices came one after another, filled with enthusiasm.

…

“I bid five hundred!”

At this point, a familiar voice came to Zhou Xun’s ears, looking towards the source, it was Song Zhishu.

Seeing Zhou Xun look over, Song Zhishu smiled.

It makes sense, as he is now at the Sixth-Layer Qi Refining. If he can buy the Spirit Gathering Pill, he has a chance to reach Late-Stage Qi Refining.

With his current wealth, the first one was naturally secured by him without suspense, costing five hundred and thirty spirit stones.

The subsequent five Spirit Gathering Pills were auctioned at prices above five hundred and fifty spirit stones each.

This was about the price of High-Grade Spiritual Artifacts, Zhou Xun couldn’t help but be amazed by these cultivators’ wealth.

Soon, the second auction item was announced.

“Middle-Grade Spiritual Artifact Fire Cloud Sword!”

It was ultimately bought by a square-faced middle-aged man for one hundred and twenty spirit stones.

Throughout the morning, there were no items that interested Zhou Xun.

There was a half-hour lunch break, during which the Hundred Treasures Pavilion provided each attending cultivator with a Grain Avoidance Pill.

In the VIP seats, Spirit Fruits were also provided.

In the afternoon, the value of auctioned items continued to rise.

“High-Grade Spiritual Artifact, Vajra Hammer! Comes with one Golden Needle Technique, starting price 450 spirit stones…”

…

“Tier Two Low-Grade Earth Escape Talisman, this is a great survival treasure. Activating this talisman allows you to escape dozens of miles underground, a must-have for adventurers, starting price three hundred spirit stones!”

Hearing this price, Zhou Xun couldn’t sit still and started bidding.

“Four hundred spirit stones!”

“Four hundred and fifty!” A black-robed elder seemed interested in this treasure and bid against Zhou Xun.

“Five hundred!”

At this, a familiar voice reached Zhou Xun, revealing it to be a black-robed man.

“Five hundred and fifty!” the black-robed elder also seemed to want this treasure and bid in competition with Zhou Xun.

“Five hundred!” Zhou Xun’s familiar voice came through, and following the sound, it turned out to be Song Zhishu.

Seeing Zhou Xun looking over, Song Zhishu smiled.

Indeed, he is currently at the Sixth-Layer Qi Refining. If he could purchase the Spirit Gathering Pill, he might reach the Late-Stage Qi Refining.

With his current wealth, he easily secured the first one, costing five hundred and thirty spirit stones.

The remaining five Spirit Gathering Pills were all auctioned for over five hundred and fifty spirit stones each.

That was almost the price of a High-Grade Spiritual Artifact.

This made Zhou Xun marvel at the wealth of these cultivators.

Finally, the second auction item began.

“Middle-Grade Spiritual Artifact Fire Cloud Sword!”

It was eventually sold for a price of one hundred and twenty spirit stones to a middle-aged man in a black robe.

The auction continued for another half an hour, finally reaching Zhou Xun’s target item.

“Tier Two Middle-Grade Spirit Medicine —— Yuan Condensing Grass”

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