Apart from Ye Yunfei, many other martial practitioners had also arrived, passing through the hall to enter the auction venue at the back.
Thus, the interior of the trading company was extremely crowded.
"To successfully bid on an upper-grade True Artifact, the amount of spirit crystals required will surely be enormous. The spirit crystals I have on me right now probably won't be enough. Hmm, but this problem is easily solved."
After a moment of thought, Ye Yunfei walked toward a counter.
"Esteemed customer, how may I help you?" asked an efficient-looking beautiful woman.
This woman had exquisite features and fair, smooth skin, possessing the strength of the late Heaven Realm.
"I wish to auction some spirit pills."
Ye Yunfei took out a jade bottle and handed it over.
The beautiful woman looked slightly puzzled.
Because the young man before her was only at the early Heaven Realm. She estimated he was just a disciple of some minor sect or small family.
With such a status, what good spirit pills could he possibly have to auction?
"Esteemed customer, I think there might be some misunderstanding. Our Luohai Trading Company auction house generally only auctions relatively precious treasures. We do not auction low-grade spirit pills."
The beautiful woman didn't even extend her hand to take the jade bottle Ye Yunfei offered. Instead, she spoke directly.
"I suggest you first have someone appraise it, and then make a decision. How about that?" said Ye Yunfei.
"Very well."
Seeing Ye Yunfei's calm and confident demeanor, the beautiful woman finally nodded.
Soon, a green-robed old man arrived. Initially, his attitude was quite arrogant. However, the moment he lifted the bottle's lid, his expression changed completely.
"Seventh-grade Thousand Mysteries Pills! And a full ten of them! Every single pill is of flawless quality!"
The green-robed elder couldn't help but cry out in astonishment.
His words immediately caused a commotion throughout the entire hall.
Countless gazes focused on him, looking at the jade bottle in his hand with shock and suspicion.
The Seventh-grade Thousand Mysteries Pill had two functions. First, it could extend one's lifespan by thirty years and was famed for its 'healing bones of the dead' properties, boasting absolutely top-tier healing effects. Second, for martial practitioners at the Profound Realm, especially those at the Profound Realm's late stage, it was essentially a miraculous elixir. A single Thousand Mysteries Pill could create a Saint Realm expert!
One could say that a Profound Realm late stage martial practitioner, upon obtaining just one Thousand Mysteries Pill, would have at least an eighty percent chance of breaking through to the Saint Realm. A Saint Realm expert, even for the major sects and clans of the Eastern Region, was a highly valuable core asset.
"Young friend... The formula for the Thousand Mysteries Pill is extremely rare. It is said that only the alchemical seniors of the Central Continent's Alchemy Tower possess it. All ten of these Thousand Mysteries Pills are of flawless quality. May I ask, exactly which senior of the Alchemy Tower crafted these?" inquired the green-robed elder excitedly.
Hearing his words, the crowd in the hall erupted into even greater uproar.
Seventh-grade Thousand Mysteries Pills were already extremely valuable. If they were personally refined by the alchemical seniors of the Alchemy Tower, they would be even more precious and effective.
Instantly, the looks many people directed at Ye Yunfei changed, now carrying a hint of greed.
Extend life by thirty years! Heal bones, revive the dead, a sacred healing medicine! A ninety percent chance of breaking through to the Saint Realm!
Faced with such a treasure, who wouldn't be tempted?
Seeing the fervent gazes of the surrounding martial practitioners, the green-robed elder also realized something was amiss. He immediately invited Ye Yunfei into a private VIP room.
"Young friend, which senior of the Alchemy Tower actually refined these Seventh-grade Thousand Mysteries Pills?" asked the green-robed elder once more.
"No comment," Ye Yunfei shook his head.
The green-robed elder was taken aback. However, he could tell Ye Yunfei wouldn't answer and thus did not press further on the matter.
"Young friend, do you truly intend to auction these ten Thousand Mysteries Pills?" the green-robed elder asked Ye Yunfei.
"Indeed," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Good, I will immediately handle the auction procedures for you, young friend."
The green-robed elder promptly drafted an auction agreement with Ye Yunfei, producing two copies.
"Young friend, please enter the auction venue. The auction will begin shortly," said the green-robed elder to Ye Yunfei.
"Alright." Ye Yunfei nodded.
The same beautiful woman who had attended to Ye Yunfei personally led the way to the auction venue behind the hall.
By now, the auction venue was already packed with people.
The number of martial practitioners who had come to Tianxiu City was simply too vast.
The Luohai Trading Company had previously circulated news that this auction would feature several excellent treasures, thus attracting many martial practitioners to participate.
"Young sir, Elder Zhang instructed us to arrange a private booth for you. Please follow me."
The beautiful woman spoke to Ye Yunfei.
Elder Zhang was the green-robed elder from earlier.
The beautiful woman led Ye Yunfei to a private booth on the auction hall's second floor.
The walls of these booths were engraved with various isolation formations and were shielded by special curtains and screens, making it impossible to see the occupants of neighboring booths.
"Young sir, would you like a serving maid? All our maids here are young and have undergone special training, particularly skilled at attending to men. I assure you'll be satisfied. Or... if young sir does not mind, I myself could serve you."
Speaking here, the beautiful woman's eyes were amorous like silk, her gaze like rippling spring waves. She swayed her waist and cast a seductive look at Ye Yunfei.
"Ahem... That won't be necessary for now. You may withdraw," Ye Yunfei waved his hand.
A trace of disappointment flashed in the beautiful woman's eyes, and she had no choice but to leave the booth.
This young man before her could casually produce ten Thousand Mysteries Pills; he was undoubtedly a major patron. She had intended to use her looks to ingratiate herself and secure a connection, but she hadn't expected him to be entirely uninterested.
At this moment.
Inside a secret small parlor within the Luohai Trading Company.
The green-robed elder, Elder Zhang, entered this small parlor.
Inside, a man in a yellow robe was sitting and sipping tea.
This yellow-robed man appeared to be around twenty-five years old and possessed the strength of the early Saint Realm.
"Third Young Master, as you instructed, those ten Thousand Mysteries Pills have been scheduled into the auction," Elder Zhang stepped forward quickly and reported respectfully.
"Hmm." The yellow-robed man nodded.
"Third Young Master, I have a question. In truth, our Luohai Trading Company could very well purchase those ten Thousand Mysteries Pills directly. You must know, these ten pills could very likely allow our company to gain ten additional Saint Realm experts in the future," Elder Zhang inquired.
"We cannot. At that time, many people from the major sects and clans witnessed those ten Thousand Mysteries Pills in the hall. The young man clearly stated he wanted to auction them. I'm afraid many have now caught wind of it and are rushing over specifically for those ten pills. Under such circumstances, it would be difficult for our Luohai Trading Company to swallow those ten Thousand Mysteries Pills. Furthermore, if we did so, it would also damage our company's reputation," the Third Young Master shook his head.
"The Third Young Master speaks with great insight," Elder Zhang couldn't help but nod in agreement.
"Comparatively, I am more interested in that young man. I examined carefully earlier: every one of those ten Seventh-grade Thousand Mysteries Pills is of flawless quality, and their alchemical aura is identical. Clearly, all ten came from a single furnace. Such an elevated alchemical technique, even in the Central Continent's Alchemy Tower, I estimate only one person could achieve it. That is the Alchemy Emperor. However, it is said that a decade ago, the Alchemy Emperor announced his seclusion for secluded cultivation, withdrawing from worldly affairs, and would no longer refine pills. So then, where did this young man obtain his Thousand Mysteries Pills from?"
The Third Young Master spoke thoughtfully after a moment of contemplation.
"Such alchemical skill is indeed only possible for the legendary Alchemy Emperor. So, Third Young Master, what do you think?" Elder Zhang asked.