There are two possibilities, I think.
First, this kid is from the Alchemy Tower in the Central Continent. These ten Thousand Mysteries Pills were brought by him from there.
Second, this kid obtained a treasure trove. These ten Thousand Mysteries Pills are treasures from that trove.
Immediately send the order. Investigate the origins of this kid with all our strength.
If this kid is from the Alchemy Tower, then treat him as a most honored guest and work earnestly to forge a connection.”
The Third Young Master stated.
“And if he is not from the Alchemy Tower?” Elder Zhang asked.
“As soon as the auction ends, immediately capture him. Subject him to severe torture to interrogate him about the source of those ten Thousand Mysteries Pills!” The Third Young Master’s gaze turned sharp as he said slowly.
“I understand.”
Elder Zhang nodded.
Soon after, the auction officially began. The venue was packed full of people; many warriors who had arrived late simply stood in the aisles.
The one presiding over the auction was none other than Elder Zhang.
“The first item to be auctioned is the Three-Crow Devil Flame Grass, a spirit herb of extreme Yang attribute. It offers immense supplementary benefits to warriors who cultivate Yang-based techniques.” Elder Zhang raised the first auction item—a fire-red spirit herb—and introduced it.
As soon as his words fell, those cultivators practicing Yang-attribute arts began bidding fervently.
Next.
Treasure after treasure was continuously brought out for auction.
Because of the opening of the Tianying Small World this time, countless martial artists from across the entire Eastern Region had gathered at Tianxiu City.
Thus, the bidding proceeded fiercely.
Finally.
After auctioning over a dozen items.
Elder Zhang lifted a jade vial, his expression turning solemn as he announced gravely: “I know that many esteemed guests have come specifically for this lot.
What comes next, to be auctioned, are ten Seventh-grade Thousand Mysteries Pills!
These ten Seventh-grade Thousand Mysteries Pills were refined in a single batch of ten! And every pill’s quality is flawless!”
After speaking, Elder Zhang opened the vial’s lid, took out the ten spirit pills, and placed them on a jade platter.
They were ten crystalline, translucent pills, resembling luminous pearls. As soon as they appeared, a wave of rich, refreshing fragrance spread throughout the entire auction hall. Everyone who smelled it felt their vitality surge, as if they had become several years younger.
Immediately, the entire auction venue erupted into a commotion, utterly astounded.
Seventh-grade spirit pills, ten pills from a single batch, and of flawless quality!
Even the people from the major sects and clans grew excited.
“These ten Thousand Mysteries Pills have a starting bid of 30 million Spirit Crystals.”
Elder Zhang proclaimed clearly.
Immediately, fierce bidding began.
Not only the minor sects, minor clans, and scattered cultivators of the Eastern Region, but even those from the major sects and clans began acting somewhat frenzied, competing fervently one after another, continuously calling out prices.
The bid price continued to climb.
Within moments, it broke through 100 million Spirit Crystals, leaving countless onlookers gasping in awe.
In the end, those from minor sects, minor clans, and the scattered cultivators all withdrew with dejection, leaving only the major sects and clans to compete.
A while later.
The bidding price had already climbed to 200 million Spirit Crystals!
“230 million Spirit Crystals.
I am Hall Master Deng of the Canglong Sacred Land. I ask you all to give me some face.”
A voice brimming with authority suddenly rang out from a private booth on the auction hall’s second floor.
Then, an elderly man with white hair and a white beard pushed open the door and stepped out.
Hisss!
Seeing this elder, everyone in the entire auction hall collectively drew in a sharp breath.
The Three Sacred Lands held transcendent status within the Eastern Region; even the Nine Great Sects and Six Great Clans were slightly inferior.
High-level figures from the Three Sacred Lands were beings high above like divine dragons, rarely appearing before the world. Who would have thought that due to the opening of the Tianying Small World this time, even a hall master from the Canglong Sacred Land would come.
Once this Hall Master Deng made his appearance, no one contended further.
Ultimately.
The ten Thousand Mysteries Pills were secured by him for 230 million Spirit Crystals.
“That’s a pretty good price too.”
Ye Yunfei gave a slight nod.
“Esteemed guests, next, what we are about to auction is one of this auction’s finale items. Its value is only higher, not lower, than those ten Thousand Mysteries Pills just now.
A superior-grade True Artifact: the Yimu Sword!
Starting bid: 80 million Spirit Crystals!”
On the auction platform, Elder Zhang drew out a green-colored longsword. Cold light shimmered upon it, and a dense aura of killing intent emanated.
A superior-grade True Artifact!
Every person in the auction hall became thoroughly exhilarated.
One must know, even among the Three Sacred Lands, Six Great Clans, and Nine Great Sects of the Eastern Region, superior-grade True Artifacts were exceedingly rare!
“150 million Spirit Crystals.
Esteemed ones, this Yimu Sword is wanted by the Luo Clan’s Miss Luo Qingwu. Please do us the honor!”
“Hmph!
170 million Spirit Crystals.
This Yimu Sword has caught the eye of the Xiao Clan’s Young Master Xiao Tianlong.”
“200 million Spirit Crystals.
This Yimu Sword—I, Ximen Yijian, a core disciple of the Famous Sword Villa—am determined to win it.”
…
One young prodigy after another from the major sects and clans joined the bidding, each revealing their backgrounds.
In an instant, the bidding price soared to 250 million Spirit Crystals!
Those from minor sects, minor clans, and the many scattered cultivators turned ashen-faced, not daring to participate in the bidding any further.
“This Yimu Sword is indeed excellent. I will definitely have it.”
Ye Yunfei, using his Soul Power, scanned the green longsword in Elder Zhang’s hand and nodded.
“500 million Spirit Crystals.”
Ye Yunfei’s voice echoed from within a private booth, resounding throughout the entire auction hall.
In an instant.
The entire auction hall fell deathly silent.
Countless gazes shifted towards the booth where Ye Yunfei resided, utterly stunned.
Increasing the bid by over 200 million Spirit Crystals in one go? Such a move was simply staggering!
Moreover, being able to produce 500 million Spirit Crystals in an instant, and even daring to compete against the prodigies from major sects and clans, indicated that the owner of this booth possessed an extraordinary background. It was extremely likely they were also from some major sect or clan.
“Esteemed brother, may I ask who you are?”
A man cloaked in dazzling, brilliant thunderbolts, his entire body silver-white, stood up. He looked towards Ye Yunfei’s booth and asked clearly.
This person was precisely the Lei Clan’s prodigy, Lei Lingzi.
“600 million Spirit Crystals. Is there anyone else who will contend with me?
If not, this Yimu Sword is mine.”
Ye Yunfei said indifferently.
What?!
He increased his own bid?
And by a whole 100 million Spirit Crystals?
Everyone in the auction hall was collectively petrified.
On the auction platform, Elder Zhang also looked at Ye Yunfei’s booth with a shocked gaze.
Others didn’t know, but he was perfectly clear about who the owner of this booth was.
“700 million Spirit Crystals.
I think that can settle it.
This Yimu Sword belongs to me.”
A moment later, Ye Yunfei’s voice rang out once more.
“Hell!
He’s here specifically to flaunt his wealth, isn’t he!
Who on earth bids like that!”
Right then, someone couldn’t help but shout.
Every single person was shocked to the extreme.
“Wait!
I suspect he is causing trouble!
The Luohai Trading House should first check whether he actually has 700 million Spirit Crystals on him or not!”
Seeing that the occupant of the booth Ye Yunfei was in simply ignored his question and, instead, increased the bid twice, clearly disregarding him, Lei Lingzi felt his anger surging. He suddenly shouted loudly.
That’s right!
Hearing Lei Lingzi’s words, everyone’s heart stirred, their gazes focusing intently on Ye Yunfei’s booth.
Even Elder Zhang harbored doubts.
One must know that 700 million Spirit Crystals, even for the prodigies of major sects and clans, was a massive sum and extremely difficult to produce.
Let alone a youngster of unknown origins.
“Everyone, wait a moment. The auction will pause briefly.”
Elder Zhang suddenly announced clearly.
Then, he personally walked to the entrance of Ye Yunfei’s booth.
“Little friend, if you don’t mind, I would like to verify whether you truly possess 700 million Spirit Crystals, to dispel everyone’s doubts.”
Elder Zhang asked respectfully.
“That’s fine.”
After a moment of silence within the booth, a voice came out.
“Little friend…”
Elder Zhang entered the booth, just about to speak.
Ye Yunfei waved a hand, and four or five jade vials appeared on a table within the booth.
“Twenty Seventh-grade Thousand Mysteries Pills… Forty Sixth-grade spirit pills…”
Elder Zhang’s trembling voice rang out within the booth, reflecting utter shock.