C7 Advanced Cultivation Technique Martial Weapon(1)
"Sold for twenty thousand gold coins!"
Wang Sheng could only watch, his frustration mounting as Nan Yingyue's beaming smile graced the stage, making him feel sick to his stomach.
All this for a mere bottle of Azure Spirit Liquid, costing him a fortune of twenty thousand gold coins. What a tremendous loss!
Beside him stood the Wang Family's Great Elder, Wang Hee, wearing a look of resignation.
Though he managed the family's finances, he was powerless to stop Wang Sheng's extravagant bidding.
Twenty thousand gold coins.
The mere thought was enough to make Wang Hee wince.
In the Blue Cloud Realm, gold coins were the currency of choice. A hundred could sustain an ordinary person for a year, but twenty thousand could support a life of ease for generations. Yet, Wang Sheng had lavished such a sum on Azure Spirit Liquid. Wang Hee could find no word for it but profligacy.
Following the Azure Spirit Liquid, the next auction item was swiftly presented, but its worth paled in comparison.
This came as no surprise; auctions in the Blue Cloud Realm always aimed for a strong start, typically featuring a high-value item first.
As the auction progressed, the initial fervor cooled.
But thanks to the captivating auctioneer, Nan Yingyue, the energy in the hall remained ablaze.
Each item sparked a flurry of bids, and not a single lot failed to sell—a testament to Nan Yingyue's prowess. Her beauty was undeniable, but her real talent lay in her ability to effortlessly stir the crowd with a mere look or smile, a skill few possessed.
Chen Yi, however, couldn't help but shake his head in dismay. Nothing on offer caught his interest; the lots were hardly better than junk.
His perspective was to blame, of course. In Wood County City, these items would be considered quite desirable.
"Next, we enter the grand finale of our auction..."
Nan Yingyue's voice cut through the buzz of the room as the last item was claimed, instantly electrifying the atmosphere.
What was the auction's most thrilling moment?
Undoubtedly, the grand finale!
Even Chen Shanheng and Chen Ji perked up at the announcement.
They had participated in the bidding before, but those items were not their true objective. They had come for the finale's prize.
And they weren't alone in their anticipation.
What followed was sure to be a fierce battle for ownership!
"Our auction's grand finale features two exceptional items, the crème de la crème. Don't miss out on these treasures!"
With a twinkle in her eye and a graceful wave of her hand, Nan Yingyue announced, "Let's unveil the first of our finale items!"
The red curtain behind her parted, and a maid stepped forward, holding a tray. Her beauty was a notch above the rest, but the crowd's gaze was fixed on the tray.
Resting upon it was a cyan scroll, bathed in a soft glow.
"The Advanced Cultivation technique is actually here!"
"Such a technique surfaces once a decade in Wood County City!"
"It's mine, and I won't let anyone else have it!"
...
The room's energy surged with the scroll's reveal, eyes alight with fervor.
Chen Shanheng and Chen Ji were no exception.
"An Advanced Cultivation technique?"
Chen Yi arched an eyebrow at the surrounding chatter.
A Cultivation technique was essential for any Cultivator, akin to a skill that could significantly boost combat prowess. The allure lay in the potential to infuse mundane Spirit energy with an attribute.
Take a fire-type technique, for instance: a Cultivator's Spirit energy would gain fiery properties, enhancing attacks with searing power.
Strength in this realm was tied to mastery of such techniques, which varied in grade.
The most basic division was between the Not advanced and the Advanced.
Not advanced techniques were categorized into low, middle, and high tiers.
Advanced techniques were classified into Profound, Spirit, and Heaven.
The names alone hinted at their disparity. Not advanced techniques were commonplace, the standard for most Cultivators in the Blue Cloud Realm.
Advanced techniques, however, were exceedingly rare. Even prominent families like the Chens and the Wangs possessed only a handful, and meeting the prerequisites for cultivation was a challenge in itself. Thus, few members of these elite families could boast the cultivation of an Advanced technique.
It's no surprise that a new Advanced Cultivation technique would be considered a treasure.
In a place like Wood County City, it would be nothing short of a miracle to encounter such a technique even once in a decade!
The crowd's reaction was entirely expected.
"Introducing the Advanced Cultivation technique, the Green Wind Spell, a wind-attribute technique of Profound Rank. This technique is comprised of two levels. At Level One, one's Spirit energy transforms into wind, allowing movement with the wind and significantly increasing speed. At Level Two, the Spirit energy turns green, forming blades of green wind capable of striking down adversaries from a hundred steps away!" Nan Yingyue elaborated on the stage, detailing the specifics of the technique.
Upon hearing her introduction, many in the crowd nodded to themselves, thinking, "Just as we thought!"
The Green Wind Spell had been the subject of much speculation.
Rumor had it that a wandering cultivator had recently brought it to Wood County City, causing quite a stir. However, the fate of the technique had been shrouded in mystery until the South Wind Auction House announced a Not advanced Cultivation technique as the finale auction item, leading many to suspect it was the very same Green Wind Spell.
And indeed, it was!
"Let's hear the starting bid already. I can hardly wait!"
An eager voice called out from the audience.
Nan Yingyue offered a knowing smile and announced, "The opening bid for this Cultivation technique is set at two hundred thousand gold coins, with increments of no less than ten thousand!"
Her words sent a wave of astonishment through the crowd.
Two hundred thousand gold coins?
My goodness, that's just the starting bid!
Many who had entertained the idea of competing for the technique were instantly discouraged.
In Wood County City, that amount of gold coins was astronomical. Even many smaller families would be unable to muster such a sum without facing financial ruin.
"Two hundred and ten thousand!"
"Two hundred and twenty thousand!"
"Two hundred and thirty thousand!"
...
Still, there were those among the crowd with deep pockets.
"Three hundred thousand!"
The bidding had barely begun when a single bid hushed the assembly.
All eyes turned to Wang Sheng at the very front. He was the one who had spoken!
His bid caused a ripple of concern among the previous bidders.
Those who could offer two hundred thousand could surely afford three hundred thousand. But a bid from the Wang Family demanded careful consideration.
"Three hundred and ten thousand!"
"Three hundred and twenty thousand!"
"Three hundred and thirty thousand!"
...
Yet, ultimately, they steeled themselves and continued to bid against one another.
An Advanced Cultivation technique was simply too valuable to pass up.
