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Zhao Yang and Song Baliang received their payment and immediately bid farewell to the Treasure Pavilion Master, eager to leave for the Underground Auction House at the Hundred Birds Night Market. The Treasure Pavilion Master called out to them, producing two golden tokens from his waist and handing them over. "Gentlemen, this is the most prestigious token of our Treasure Pavilion, reserved for our Valued Guests. In the future, whenever you see the Treasure Pavilion name in the Cultivation world, you will receive a twenty percent discount on any treasures purchased."
"Uh, a membership card!" Zhao Yang said, sweating as he accepted the card and tucked it into his robe.
After leaving the Treasure Pavilion, Zhao Yang took out fifteen Azure Essence Stones and forty thousand Red Spirit Tickets, handing them to Song Baliang. This was their joint earnings, and he believed they should split it evenly. Song Baliang hesitated, saying, "Junior Brother, I can't use that much. Besides, if Master sees this amount, he will definitely take it away."
Zhao Yang replied, "Haven't you learned the method of offering yet? Just hide it in your Qi Sea. Also, I'll teach you another technique called Size Manipulation Technique. It allows you to enlarge or shrink objects at will, making it easier to hide things."
Upon hearing this, Song Baliang quickly waved his hands. "Junior Brother, that's not appropriate! The Cultivation world values the secrecy of techniques; they should never be shared outside our sect. Your technique is excellent, but if I learn it and someone from your original Sect sees me using it, they will surely strip us of our cultivation!"
Zhao Yang laughed heartily. "Brother, you needn't worry about that. There isn't anyone in this world who could strip me of my cultivation. The Chaotic Root cannot be destroyed! Besides, my master has only one disciple—me! As the Sect Leader, I can pass my techniques to whomever I choose. The Size Manipulation Technique is incredibly simple; you'll learn it in no time. Just don't share it with others."
Hearing this, Song Baliang decided not to refuse any longer. "Can the Size Manipulation Technique make myself larger? Like my whole body or just a part?"
Zhao Yang glanced at Song Baliang and managed to utter one word after a long pause: "Roll."
The two arrived at the Underground Auction House of the Hundred Birds Night Market. After passing through security checks and paying the required fees, they entered the Auction Hall. There was still some time before the auction began, but the hall was already packed with people. Zhao Yang and Song Baliang took their seats in the center of the last row, allowing them a clear view of everything happening in the hall. However, aside from the staff members, everyone wore cloaks that obscured their cultivation levels and faces. Of course, for Zhao Yang, the cloak was meaningless.
Once the auction commenced, a Gray-Clad Elder took to the stage and announced, "Today marks one of our most grand auctions in recent years and also serves as the final event for the Central Plains Royal Treasure Auction. All treasures presented today are among the most expensive and rare in the Cultivation world—ten items in total—and I assure you will not be disappointed."
"Without further ado," continued the Gray-Clad Host, "our first item up for bid is a Low-Level Dao Artifact known as the Water Repelling Seal!" As he spoke, a beautiful maid emerged from behind a curtain carrying an almost transparent Dao Treasure that radiated powerful waves of energy for all present to see.
"The first item is a Dao Artifact! Although it's a Low-Level Dao Artifact, Dao Artifacts are incredibly precious; anything classified as a Dao Artifact is hundreds of times stronger than top-grade magical tools!" exclaimed one excited cultivator.
"Indeed, it's the Top Ten Treasures. The first item is extraordinary; there will surely be even more rare treasures to come!" Some cultivators discussed among themselves.
"I wonder what kind of supreme treasures the Zhongzhou Royal Family will present. These treasures are incredibly precious, and how many people can afford them? Just the entrance fee alone is twenty Red Essence Stones. Unless you're a direct disciple of a major sect, who can afford that?" One cultivator expressed his frustration.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yang and Song Baliang straightened up, exchanging glances that revealed their pride; they truly felt a sense of superiority.
"This Dao Artifact is the renowned Dao Artifact of Ruo Shui Zhen Ren from three hundred years ago. However, we must inform you all that this Dao Artifact has a flaw. It was damaged during the last great battle when it faced a mid-grade Dao Artifact; the Azure Water Crystal has cracked. Nevertheless, its power remains astonishing. It could originally allow one to live permanently underwater with the Water Repelling Seal, enabling cultivators to move as if on solid ground in water. However, after the damage, the duration has been reduced to just one day. Therefore, the price for the Water Repelling Seal has dropped from its initial base price of twenty thousand Red Essence Stones to five thousand Essence Stones. This auction will also use Red Essence Stones as the basic unit of measurement, starting at five thousand Essence Stones. Now, let the bidding begin!"
"Although it's damaged, it is still a Dao Artifact; a dead camel is larger than a horse. I bid six thousand Red Essence Stones. Please give me some face and don't compete with me. Although this is a Dao Artifact, it is indeed broken. I plan to buy it for my grandson to play with," said a cloaked figure in a voice that sounded quite aged. Zhao Yang looked over and saw that it was an elderly man sitting in the middle of the third row.
"Valued Guest number 350 bids five thousand; is there any higher offer?" The Gray-Clad Host smiled broadly.
"I bid seven thousand!" an elderly man in the fourth row spoke up. "I have a grandson too, and he happens to be a water spirit cultivator as well; I want to buy it for him to play with."
"Listening to you all, it's as if no one here has grandchildren! I bid eight thousand; I'm also buying it for my grandson," said another elderly man sitting next to Zhao Yang, casting a glance at him after speaking.
"I have two grandsons; I bid nine thousand." Another voice chimed in.
"I have three grandsons!"
"I bid five grandsons!"
"Six grandsons!"
……
“Silence!” The Gray-Clad Host struck the podium, his expression grim. Today, many distinguished guests were present, and the blunder had cost him dearly in terms of face. However, being in the business, he quickly forced a smile. “Esteemed Guests, our Auction House only accepts treasures, not fools. If you have too many fools on your hands, please pack them away.”
Laughter erupted from the audience, except for an elderly man sitting in the middle of the third row, whose shoulders were visibly shaking with anger.
“Now we will resume the auction with the first treasure, the Water Repelling Seal. The starting bid is five thousand Essence Stones; let’s begin!” The Gray-Clad Host reiterated.
“I bid twenty thousand.” A calm voice rang out from the front row. Zhao Yang focused his gaze and saw a young man dressed in luxurious attire with black hair. After announcing his bid, a collective gasp filled the room; everyone believed that the Water Repelling Seal was not worth twenty thousand—at most, it should fetch around thirteen thousand. After the young man’s bid, no one dared to speak up again.
“Number Seven Guest bids twenty thousand; is there no higher offer?” The Gray-Clad Elder inquired. “Twenty thousand once, twenty thousand twice, twenty thousand thrice—sold! Congratulations to Number Seven Guest for acquiring the first treasure of this auction's top ten items. Maidens, please deliver this treasure to Number Seven Guest, and later we will also present a commemorative gift in appreciation of your support for this auction.”
“Now we will proceed to the auction of the second treasure!” The Gray-Clad Host announced as a beautiful maid emerged from behind the curtain, holding what appeared to be a withered piece of wood. This piece was about half a foot long and entirely charred, yet it emanated a serene aura.
“Esteemed Guests, this treasure has quite a reputation; it comes from deep within the Southern Domain Sky-reaching Forest of the Five Elements Continent and is said to be a branch from the legendary Heavenly Tree!”
As soon as these words were spoken, an uproar ensued among the crowd.
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