The Devil's Tribulation

Chapter 113 Wanbao Pavilion Auction

Qingxu Town was very lively today, much more lively than ever before. All the big and small families and sects around Fancheng sent their important figures, some even the heads of the families and sects came in person. Everyone was here for one thing, the legendary realm-breaking pill! Many cultivators had only heard of it but had never seen it. So many people who couldn't afford it also came to join in the fun, most of them were casual cultivators.

The auction will start soon, with a quarter of an hour left. Pan Chengfeng has already sat in the VIP room on the third floor of the auction house. The venue is much larger than Pan Chengfeng imagined. He originally thought it would be held in a large room or conference room. Unexpectedly, it is in a large venue the size of a football field, and there is a medium-sized formation set up outside.

Hong Yan held Pan Chengfeng's arm and looked at the dense crowd below with some sly delight. Because of Pan Chengfeng's request, Hong Yan could accompany Pan Chengfeng to participate in the large auction of Wanbao Pavilion. Pan Chengfeng had Master Zhuge's token, so he could naturally enjoy the highest level of treatment. Although Master Zhuge looked sloppy, even Chu Xuanji had to give him face here, which showed that Master Zhuge had an extraordinary status.

Soon, a sexy young woman appeared in the middle of the venue and said in a loud voice: "Thank you all for coming to my Wanbao Pavilion to participate in this auction. I am the host of this auction. You can just call me Xiuniang. Please abide by the order of the venue. Wanbao Pavilion has a special treasure today, which will be the finale, so please wait until the end." After saying that, the young woman paused and continued: "The formation outside the venue was arranged by our Pavilion Master Chu himself. Even the Divine Transformation cultivators cannot break it, so everyone's safety is absolutely guaranteed! After bidding on the valuables, you can take them away directly, or you can ask Wanbao Pavilion to send them to a designated place! Wanbao Pavilion guarantees the safety of your lives and treasures. I believe that Wanbao Pavilion's reputation over the years is worthy of everyone's trust! Now the auction officially begins!"

Luo said a lot and it was finally about to begin. Just as Xiuniang finished speaking, a girl of fifteen or sixteen years old came with a tray covered with a red cloth. The red cloth was slightly raised, and it was obvious that there was something underneath. Xiuniang took the tray and directly pulled open the red cloth. On the tray was a pair of daggers. Xiuniang introduced: "This is a pair of medium-grade spiritual weapons. When they were refined, they were already highly poisonous. They are the masterpieces of Master Zhuge of our Wanbao Pavilion. As long as a micro-array formation is engraved, the power will be close to that of a high-grade spiritual weapon. Cultivators below the level of Spiritualization cannot resist it. The starting price is now 1000 medium-grade crystal beads."

Pan Chengfeng looked closely and saw a pair of daggers with blades of about 40 cm, with a little green cold light. Pan Chengfeng asked: "Is this made by that old man?" Hong Yan smiled and said: "Brother Erniu, don't look at Master Zhuge like that, he is one of the most famous weapon refining masters in Wanbao Pavilion, and as long as his cultivation level breaks through, Master Zhuge can refine spiritual treasures. So the Pavilion Master respects him very much." Pan Chengfeng nodded, and the price of the dagger below has soared to 1500 crystal beads. In the end, it was bought by someone for 1800 medium-quality crystal beads.

There were auctions of spiritual tools one after another. Pan Chengfeng had no interest in any of them. He just listened to the people below bidding, and his head was about to burst out of his brain. Some people even threatened directly, and were "invited" to leave by the people from Wanbao Pavilion. Half an hour later, a total of twenty spiritual tools were auctioned off. Xiuniang smiled and said, "Now let's continue. Previously, they were all spiritual tools. Now we will start auctioning some materials. Some distinguished guests like to refine spiritual tools by themselves, so Wanbao Pavilion has also prepared some materials. I hope everyone will be satisfied." After that, two strong men came up carrying a black unknown stone the size of a human head. Xiuniang introduced, "This is a piece of mercury gold. This piece weighs about ten thousand kilograms. Wanbao Pavilion has ten such mercury gold auctions today. They will not be auctioned separately, but all ten together. It's open now, and the starting price is 3000 medium-grade crystal beads."

After waiting for a long time without anyone bidding, a voice suddenly rang out: "Xiuniang, let's pass this thing. As we all know, mercury gold has no other advantages except being heavy. In terms of hardness and toughness, it is not as good as black iron. You said that buying one or two pieces for foundation-building disciples to exercise their bodies is fine, but you are selling it for ten pieces at a time. How many families and sects will waste this crystal bead?" Pan Chengfeng also looked at Hong Yan in confusion. Hong Yan hurriedly explained: "Mercury gold is actually a by-product of another metal, or that metal is the by-product of mercury gold, that is, Xuanjin. The properties of Xuanjin are just the opposite of mercury gold. It is light, strong, and has very good toughness. It is the best choice for female cultivators to refine spiritual tools. But Xuanjin is very rare. For every ten thousand pounds of mercury gold produced, there will be only one pound of Xuanjin." Pan Chengfeng nodded, and Hong Yan continued: "Since mercury gold has appeared here now, Xuanjin should appear in a while. All families and sects should be waiting to bid for Xuanjin."

As soon as Hong Yan finished speaking, Pan Chengfeng shouted directly: "3000 medium-grade crystal beads." Hong Yan was stunned, but Xiuniang was happy. Fortunately, someone wanted it. Otherwise, the school would not look good. Others didn't use it, but Pan Chengfeng did. Didn't they say it was used to train the body? That must be the most suitable for Pan Chengfeng. Ten pieces are catties. If it can be melted into the Qiankun Ding, he can carry the Ding to train in the future. In fact, after Pan Chengfeng was promoted to the third level of the body refining realm, the weight of the Ding could no longer meet Pan Chengfeng's requirements. It was only five or six thousand catties, which was insignificant compared to Pan Chengfeng's current strength of catties. But Pan Chengfeng had nothing else to replace it, so he could only make do with it.

After a while, a man who looked like a steward knocked on Pan Chengfeng's VIP room. Hong Yan stood up and opened the door. After seeing the man, she saluted and said, "Steward Liu, why did you deliver it in person?" Steward Liu smiled and said, "It's just on the way, dear guest. This is your goods. Do you want to give it to you directly, or do you need us to deliver it to a designated location?" Pan Chengfeng said, "Just give it to me directly." After collecting the things, Pan Chengfeng asked, "Does Wanbao Pavilion accept orders for refining treasures?" The steward smiled and said, "Yes, as long as Wanbao Pavilion can refine it, we will do our best to help you refine it." Pan Chengfeng casually took out the Qiankun Ding and said, "Please help me put these ten pieces of mercury into this Ding. It's not difficult, right? Don't change the appearance. I like the appearance of this Ding." The steward smiled and said, "It's a small matter. When the auction is over, you can ask Hong Yan to pick it up." Pan Chengfeng asked casually, "How many crystal beads?" The steward smiled and said, "This is just a small job. We don't accept crystal beads from you."

After the steward left, Pan Chengfeng returned to his seat with some doubts. Seeing Pan Chengfeng's puzzled expression, Hong Yan hurriedly explained: "Brother Erniu, don't think too much. It's just that Wanbao Pavilion wants to befriend you. Don't worry." Pan Chengfeng said: "Oh? Wanbao Pavilion is such a big store, why would they want to befriend me?" Hong Yan smiled and said: "Brother Erniu, you don't know that although Wanbao Pavilion in Qingxu Town is the head office of several Wanbao Pavilions nearby, there are very few customers who can trade so many monster materials at one time. I remember that there was a time five or six years ago when I directly purchased thousands of high-quality crystal beads. But I heard that it seems that it was the Qingxu Sect who came to trade. I have never heard of a private transaction like Brother Erniu." Pan Chengfeng nodded and said, "Wanbao Pavilion is good at doing business and investing in advance." Hong Yan smiled and said, "Brother Erniu is still so young, less than 9 years old, right? Wanbao Pavilion will definitely take some action, so Brother Erniu doesn't have to think too much." After saying that, she secretly glanced at Pan Chengfeng's handsome face and thought to herself, "Young, Qi training level , capable, good temper, handsome and rich, can you find a better partner than this?" Hong Yan's heart was aroused.

Soon, some refining materials were almost sold out. Xiuniang suddenly shouted with a little excitement: "Everyone! Distinguished guests! The Pavilion Master just said that there is an item that needs to be temporarily added. It is an extraordinary monster material. I believe everyone will be satisfied!" After that, several strong men carried a red shell and walked up to the platform. When they put the shell on the platform, many people who knew the value of the shell could not help but exclaimed: "Monster material for the fourth level of body refining?!" After the strong men left, Xiuniang smiled and said: "Many people who know the value of the shell are very good. Daoist friend has already seen it, yes! This is a tortoise shell of a fire dragon turtle in the middle stage of the fourth level of body refinement, and it also has four dragon turtle fangs, all of which are of fire attribute! What's rare is that this dragon turtle shell is complete, without any signs of damage! This is not a dragon turtle that died of natural causes, but a dragon turtle in its prime. Apart from the Divine Transformation cultivator himself, who else can deal with this fourth level of body refinement, which is famous for its defense? Now even the four fangs are auctioned together. Five top-grade crystal beads! Each bid must not be less than one top-grade crystal bead. "

The people in the other VIP rooms began to discuss. In VIP Room No. 30, the leader of the Wan Fu Sect and another elder discussed: "If we use this material, grind it into powder, and make a fire talisman, the power can be increased by 50%. Within top-grade crystal beads, our sect can take it. More than that is not worth it." The people in VIP Room No. also discussed: "In less than years, the grand event will begin. Qian'er is more than enough in attack, but her defense is a shortcoming. If we use this dragon tortoise shell to refine a defensive magic treasure, plus our Zhong family's fire-related skills, Qian'er will be invincible! top-grade crystal beads are our limit. More than that will affect the final auction item. It's a pity that Qian'er is in seclusion, and most of the finances are with her." Every VIP room looks quiet, that's because there is a soundproof ban, but in fact, it's already noisy inside.

Pan Chengfeng didn't know what a piece of fourth-level body-refining monster material represented. He drank tea and asked Hong Yan with a smile: "How much do you think it can be auctioned for?" Hong Yan leaned on Pan Chengfeng's arm and said: "I don't know, but at least it won't be less than ten top-grade crystal beads, right?" Pan Chengfeng thought to himself: "If it's ten, plus my current family assets, it's only 70 crystal beads. It seems unlikely to get the last realm-breaking pill. Alas~ Let's do our best and leave it to fate." Xiuniang was on the high platform. Seeing that no one had bid for a long time, she was not in a hurry. This was not mercury gold, it was definitely a hot commodity that everyone was vying for. The quieter it was now, the more intense it would be later.

Sure enough, after waiting for half a quarter of an hour, the person from VIP Room No. 18 made the first offer: "Ten top-grade crystal beads." Pan Chengfeng was in VIP Room No. 20, so he turned his head to the right and took a look. After a while, the person from VIP Room No. 22 also spoke up: "Fifteen." Pan Chengfeng was delighted and thought to himself: "Which rich man is so kind to me? He increased the price by five at once!" Originally, Pan Chengfeng wanted to raise the price himself, but now it seems that there is no need. VIP Room immediately shouted, "!" VIP Room laughed, "My fellow Taoists, I'll join in the fun, ." The people in VIP Room also laughed, "Master Bai, I remember that your Master Bai didn't practice fire-attributed techniques, right? How come you are interested in fire-attributed materials?" Bai Cheng laughed, "Master Lu, you don't have to practice fire-attributed techniques to bid for these materials, Master Jiang, don't you think so?" Master Jiang laughed, "I didn't expect that Master Bai would recognize me. Our sect can refine fire-attributed talismans, so we naturally need fire-attributed materials. Please be kind, I'll keep it in mind, ."

The person in VIP Room No. 25 said, "I am a fire-attributed practitioner. How about giving me this dragon tortoise shell? 30 pieces." Someone else laughed and said, "Zhong Family Ancestor, the auction is of course based on financial resources. If it is given to whoever is suitable, then what is the point of auctioning? I will give pieces!" The person who spoke was from VIP Room No. . This VIP room had not spoken from beginning to end. Now that he spoke, everyone immediately recognized him. Bai Cheng said, "So it is Elder Mu from Seven Stars Academy. I am sorry for my disrespect. Since Elder Mu has spoken, I will withdraw."

But Elder Mu didn't seem to appreciate it. He snorted and said, "Who else wants to compete with me?" Pan Chengfeng glared and said, "Who the hell is this guy? Wanbao Pavilion doesn't care about it?" Hong Yan said hurriedly, "This is the elder of the Seven Stars Academy. The strength of the Seven Stars Academy is said to be very strong, stronger than some small sects, and they opened the Seven Stars Academy in the form of teaching. Many students now have a high level of cultivation. I heard that some students have already reached the Refining Void Realm." Pan Chengfeng shut up immediately when he heard the Refining Void Realm. If your fist is not as big as his, you'd better not cause trouble.

Ancestor Zhong, yes, that's the Zhong family of Li Qian'er. Li Qian'er announced that she was in seclusion. When Ancestor Zhong heard that there would be a realm-breaking pill at the auction, she immediately mobilized the family's wealth. Fortunately, Qian'er has been managing well over the years, and Ancestor Zhong quickly gathered 250 top-grade crystal beads! She must get this realm-breaking pill. She is over 700 years old and has been in the Nascent Soul Great Perfection for more than 200 years. She has never dared to try to break through to the God Transformation. One reason is that she feels that she is not fully prepared, and the other is that her grandson Zhong Tao, who was promoted to the God Transformation, died, which made her more afraid to try easily. If she can get the realm-breaking pill this time, she will have a % chance of advancing.

The realm-breaking pill can increase the success rate by 500%. It is a magical pill for advancing to the God of Transformation. This is the first time she has encountered it in so many years. If Qian'er can use this material to refine a spiritual tool, she will be able to show her skills at the event. It will be a great thing for the family. It will even be more beneficial than her promotion to the God of Transformation! After all, it is a grand event that only happens once every years! The prizes for the top are terrifyingly rich! Not to mention the top and top ! Legend has it that if you are in the top , you may even be accepted as a personal disciple by the Evil Emperor!

Patriarch Zhong was unwilling to give up this opportunity, and said indifferently: "Elder Mu, I really need this material, 35 pills." Elder Mu said angrily: "Very good! Zhong family, right? You have been hiding in this small place of Fancheng for a long time, and you think you are afraid of your Zhong family, right? I won't let you! 40 pills!" Patriarch Zhong: "45 pills." Elder Mu: "50 pills!" Patriarch Zhong gritted his teeth: "55 pills!" Elder Mu stood up with a bang, and his aura burst out completely. He was actually a Yuanying Great Perfection cultivator. However, as soon as his momentum rose, he was pressed to the ground by an irresistible aura, and he couldn't move a finger.

Chu Xuanji has been at the auction site. Although there are two early stage cultivators watching the scene, Chu Xuanji still came in person. After all, the auction items today are quite valuable. Therefore, he had to make preparations here to see if there are any blind people who dare to make trouble in Wanbao Pavilion. At the beginning, everything went smoothly. Chu Xuanji didn't care about some trivial quarrels. This kind of thing can make the atmosphere of the auction more lively. Knowing that someone dared to take action in the venue, can Chu Xuanji indulge you?

Elder Mu, who was pinned down and unable to move, was horrified and hurriedly shouted, "Senior! Senior, I know I was wrong. Please spare me! Seven Star Academy will never forget your kindness!" Who would have thought that after these words came out, Chu Xuan Ji not only did not stop, but increased the pressure, causing Elder Mu to spit out blood. Then Chu Xuan Ji said lightly, "Using Seven Star Academy to pressure me?! Even your dean, Mu Chenxu, has to behave himself in front of me. Who are you? Are you Mu Chenxu's brother? Believe it or not, I will kill you right here! Your brother will have to come and apologize!" Mu Chenri was so frightened that he begged, trembling, "Senior, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have caused trouble in Wanbao Pavilion. Please have mercy on me and let me go!"

Chu Xuanji was just trying to scare him. It was fine to teach him a lesson. If he was really killed, although the Seven Stars Academy would not dare to come to Wanbao Pavilion to cause trouble, it would also damage the image of Wanbao Pavilion. Chu Xuanji saw that it was almost done, so he retracted his breath and floated to the middle of the venue. His faint voice echoed throughout the venue: "Dear guests, as long as you abide by the rules of Wanbao Pavilion, Wanbao Pavilion will guarantee the safety of every guest. If there are troublemakers, Wanbao Pavilion will not be polite. I hope everyone has a happy auction." After that, he glanced at Mu Chenri and said, "You, continue to bid." Elder Mu was stunned. What does that mean? Let him continue to bid? There are already 55 pills. What should I do if I bid for the elixir behind? However, under Chu Xuanji's eyes, he could only bite the bullet and shout, "I, I, I will bid 60 crystal beads." Ancestor Zhong immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Just now, she was anxious and shouted out 55. Now that Mu Chenri raised the price, she naturally didn't follow.

Mu Chenxu's heart was bleeding. The purpose of this trip was to buy elixirs. Now he spent 60 high-quality crystal beads for no reason. It was still unknown whether he could take pictures next. In the VIP room No. 60, a disciple supported Mu Chenxu and said, "Elder, you spent crystal beads to buy this material, which is obviously more than its value. What about the elixir later? How can I explain to the dean when I go back?" Mu Chenxu said angrily, "What the hell, let him come to Chu Xuanji to explain! I am lucky to be able to save my life!" Just now, he clearly felt the power of the incarnation cultivator, and the killing intent was so frightening that he had no power to resist. He was usually arrogant, but this time he kicked the iron plate and almost broke his toes. Do you think he hurts? I hope he can remember this lesson.