Chapter 2057: True Spirit Relic

It was emerald green and flashing, as if it were the relic of an unknown giant beast.

Although it was just a remnant bone, the moment it was taken out, a vast and wild aura rolled out. Yue Liantian, who was closest, although prepared, hurriedly retreated several steps in defense.

As for the others in the auction hall, under the pressure of this aura, they let out low exclamations one after another, and some who couldn't bear it had to release protective demonic light, their faces full of shock.

"It's just a beast bone, how could it have such a terrifying aura?"

"Could this be the skeleton of one of the legendary ancient beasts of the wasteland?"

"Impossible, even the skeletons of those giant beasts couldn't have such an astonishing aura."

"Brother Yue, explain it to us quickly."

The crowd of Demon race members was in an uproar again, and their gazes toward the crystal giant bone were full of shock.

"Hehe, fellow Daoists, don't be anxious. Since it is an item taken out for auction, I will naturally introduce its origin clearly. However, it seems many fellow Daoists are already very interested. In that case, I won't sell it short and will tell you directly. This is not the skeleton of any wasteland giant beast, but a relic of an ancient True Spirit." Yue Liantian cleared his throat and said with a smile.

"Ancient True Spirit relic? Wouldn't that be a priceless treasure."

"Impossible, such a supreme treasure would probably be sought after by the Holy Ancestors, how could it appear here!"

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The uproar and commotion caused this time was clearly even greater than that of the previous "Holy Brick." After hearing Yue Liantian's introduction, nine out of ten demons had expressions of utter disbelief on their faces.

As for Han Li, upon hearing the name "True Spirit Remains," the face beneath his cloak changed, and his gaze instantly locked onto that giant emerald-green bone.

Only then did he faintly sense a somewhat familiar sweet scent within that primordial aura, which seemed similar to the fragrance of certain medicinal herbs.

However, this medicinal fragrance was incredibly faint; if he hadn't been in constant contact with various spirit herbs, he likely wouldn't have been able to distinguish it.

At the same time, a surprised, joyful whisper suddenly echoed in Han Li's spiritual sense:

"Master, this thing seems to be of great use to me. If possible, I hope you will definitely bid for it."

This voice was delicate and crisp; it was the voice of Qu'er, the transformed Nine-Curved Spirit Ginseng, and her words were actually trembling slightly.

Han Li was startled for a moment. He didn't reply immediately, but instead released wisps of spiritual sense to sweep through the giant bone.

As a result, he couldn't help but let out a soft sound of surprise.

At this moment, Yue Liantian spoke again in a deep voice:

"Fellow Daoists, there is no need to doubt anything. This bone is not an object from this realm; it accidentally drifted into this realm from a spatial rift. I must state beforehand that although it is indeed the remains of a True Spirit, too much time has passed. After appraisal, it has been determined that there is no True Essence Spirit Marrow left inside. Consequently, not only is it impossible to identify which True Spirit it belonged to, but even the original True Spirit aura is less than one in ten thousand, making it impossible to compare with other True Spirit remains that have appeared in this realm a few times. Even so, this bone is incredibly hard. If refined into a treasure, its power would still be no less than that of an ordinary Spirit Treasure. As for why it has appeared in this city, the reason is similar to that of the owner of the previous Holy Brick: they do not wish to invite trouble and simply want to dispose of it as quickly as possible. Before the auction, I can allow you fellow Daoists the time of one incense stick to examine this ancient spirit bone. Those who are truly interested may even come up to the stage to inspect it carefully."

As soon as he finished speaking, the elderly demon shook his sleeve, and a cyan incense burner flew out, landing steadily on a corner of the stone platform.

Inside the incense burner, a half-foot-long incense stick had just been lit, emitting a faint cyan smoke.

Then, Yue Liantian flipped his palm, revealing a silver talisman, which he slapped onto the spirit bone.

Instantly, that astonishing aura was restrained, and the terrifying feeling that had almost made people suffocate vanished.

Most of the demons, after hearing the elderly demon's words and looking at the sealed spirit bone, felt their confusion diminish significantly.

Since this spirit bone was not a True Spirit remain in the true sense, it was merely equivalent to a rare material for artifact refining, so its appearance in Blood Crow City was not too outrageous.

Even so, many high-tier demons were still very interested in this giant bone. Not only did they release their spiritual sense to probe it, but four or five demons who were concealing their identities actually walked up to inspect it carefully.

However, whether they probed with spiritual sense or went up to verify it themselves, all the demons were somewhat disappointed after the inspection.

The giant spirit bone was indeed as Yue Liantian had said; apart from some residual aura inside, nothing else of much use could be found.

The true value of True Spirit remains lies mainly in the True Essence power and Spirit Marrow remaining inside. If even a tiny bit could be found, the value would instantly skyrocket a thousandfold. If neither were present, the drop in value could be imagined.

Han Li sat quietly in his seat for a while. After no other demons went up to the stone platform, he suddenly stood up, walked forward, raised a finger, and gently pressed it against the spirit bone.

Yue Liantian glanced at Han Li twice, smiled, and did not stop him.

Han Li stood before the giant spirit bone for a moment, pondered thoughtfully, then nodded, withdrew his finger, and turned to walk back.

After that, no one else went up to take a closer look.

When the incense in the burner finally burned out, Yue Liantian flicked his sleeve, and the burner vanished in a flash. At the same time, he announced solemnly:

"Alright, time is up. The auction now begins. One ancient True Spirit remain, starting bid: fifty million!"

Contrary to the situation with the previous Holy Brick, after the start of the auction was announced this time, the entire auction hall was exceptionally silent, and for a time, no one made a bid.

Seeing this, Yue Liantian smiled faintly and didn't care at all, appearing completely unconcerned.

"Fifty million magic stones."

After a long while, a demon hesitated for a moment before finally calling out.

"Fifty-two million."

"Fifty-six million."

Following the first bid, others finally began to compete, but there were only six or seven bidders, and they were exceptionally cautious with their increments, far from the fiery atmosphere during the auction of the previous Holy Brick.

This was not surprising; after all, although the giant spirit bone had an astonishing origin, if it were only treated as a material for artifact refining, its uses would be greatly limited, so naturally, not many people would be willing to bid a high price.

However, even so, the price of this spirit bone climbed slowly, and with three or four people still refusing to give up, it actually reached the astonishing price of "seventy million."

The demon who offered this high price was a demon woman dressed like a noble lady.

Once such a high price was offered, the other two or three bidders who had been following closely suddenly fell silent, seemingly intending to give up in resignation.

Seeing this, a flash of triumph appeared in the beautiful demon lady's eyes.

"Seventy million, going twice. If no one else bids, this ancient True Spirit remain will belong to this fellow Daoist. Hehe, having missed this opportunity, it will be extremely difficult for you fellow Daoists to obtain such a True Spirit bone again." Yue Liantian seemed somewhat dissatisfied with the current price and said with a chuckle.

"If the magic stones are insufficient, can other items be used for on-the-spot exchange here?" Suddenly, a man's voice rang out calmly. The person asking was none other than Han Li.

"Of course! Whether it's magic tools, materials, spirit pills, or cultivation techniques, as long as they are items of great value, this auction house can directly exchange them for magic stones, absolutely fair and honest! However, the exchange price will only be two-thirds of the market price, and even if you do not win the item you want, it will not be returned." Hearing this, Yue Liantian's spirits lifted, and he replied with a smile.

"That's fine. I don't have enough magic stones on hand and need to exchange a batch. Please pause the auction for this item for a moment!" Han Li said in a deep voice.

"Very well, fellow Daoist, just go to the back hall and there will be someone to handle the exchange for you!" Yue Liantian nodded immediately and beckoned, letting the demon maid beside him step forward to lead the way for Han Li.

Han Li followed the maid without a word, and after a short while, walked into a hall door...

A cup of tea's time later, when Han Li returned to his seat, he opened his mouth and calmly called out a price of "eighty million."

Such an astonishing price naturally caused a flurry of whispers among the demons in the auction hall, and many people looked Han Li up and down, secretly guessing his true identity.

"Eighty-two million."

After the noble demon lady's expression changed slightly, she still called out a higher price, as if she were determined to obtain this spirit bone.

"Ninety million."

Han Li said again without changing his expression.

This time, a look of hesitation finally appeared on the demon lady's face. After glancing in the direction of Han Li, she gritted her teeth and called out the number "ninety-one million," and suddenly said to Han Li:

"I am from the Hai family of Kuji City. This spirit bone is of great use to our Hai family. If you are willing to yield, the Hai family will definitely reward you heavily afterward."

"The Hai family of Kuji City, is that the Hai family with the Kuji Holy Ancestor presiding over it? How could they have traveled such a long way to Blood Crow City!"

"The Hai family seems to be one of the few major artifact-refining clans in the Holy Realm; no wonder they have taken a fancy to this spirit bone!"

"This woman's cultivation is not weak; could she be a direct descendant of the Kuji Holy Ancestor!"

Clearly, the identity of this demon lady was no small matter. Upon hearing her previous words, many demons, after being shocked, showed expressions of awe.

"One hundred million magic stones."

Han Li acted as if he hadn't heard, coldly calling out another price that made the hearts of all the demons in the auction hall jump.

Even if this woman had some connection to a Demon Holy Ancestor, as long as she wasn't in the vicinity of Blood Crow City, why would he pay her any heed?

Seeing this, a layer of fierce, murderous aura surfaced on the Hai family lady's face. After saying "good" three times, she ultimately did not bid again.

"Very well, this ancient spirit bone belongs to this fellow Daoist." Yue Liantian announced hurriedly with great joy.

Upon hearing this, Han Li stood up, went to the stage again, handed over the spirit stones, and stored the spirit bone in his storage bracelet.

The auction then came to an end.

As Han Li walked slowly along a street, Qu'er's exceptionally excited voice rang out in his mind:

"I believe Master has also discovered the mystery of this ancient spirit bone. With this item, there is great hope for your Zhixian spirit body to possess Mahayana divine abilities in the future."

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