Chapter 104

Walked up the rotating golden stairs.

A faint light permeated, condensing into an array light screen.

"To protect guest privacy, the Jiangcheng Auction House has no lobby."

The golden stairs rose, and the attendant smiled, "The box assigned to you is number 3352."

A few seconds later.

The array dissipated, and the elevator door opened.

"Go forward three intersections, turn left, then turn right, and that is box 3352."

The attendant gestured with their hand.

"Thank you."

Jiang Jian thanked them, walked out of the golden stairs, and headed toward the box.

Underfoot was a corridor hundreds of meters high.

The rooms all around were suspended in mid-air.

At the bottom of the rooms, array light flickered.

Every minute and every second, they were consuming massive amounts of energy.

"Here, they actually don't check the identity device."

Jiang Jian's gaze flickered, recalling the scene he had seen along the way.

Many people wore hoods to hide themselves.

But at the city gate, those auction house attendants didn't check at all.

Instead, they were respectful, guiding every guest onto the golden stairs.

"Here, non-official citizens can also participate in the auction."

In an instant, Jiang Jian made an accurate judgment about this information.

"In the auction house."

"Alliance coins are everything."

"Some things, according to common sense, might be hard to buy with Alliance coins."

"But if there are enough Alliance coins."

"Things that couldn't be bought originally can also be bought."

While pondering.

Jiang Jian found box 3352 and pushed the door open to enter.

The box's furnishings were very simple.

A set of luxury sofas, a huge holographic screen.

On the sofa sat a dedicated auction device.

Besides these.

The room was clean and had nothing else.

"Please select an auction area."

Jiang Jian picked up the auction device, touched the screen, and a prompt immediately reached his ears.

The auction device displayed dozens of auction areas.

Including many types of auction items, making it convenient for guests to switch at any time.

"If you have money, cultivation is indeed much simpler."

Jiang Jian browsed the popular auction items, his thoughts surging.

Among the countless auction items, only half were related to cultivation.

The other half were basically cutting-edge technological products, top-tier luxury goods, and high-end daily necessities for extravagant enjoyment.

Even so.

Among these cultivation auction items.

There were many that were not available on the Linjiang online platform.

"Exclusive cultivation liquid, starting bid 30,000 Alliance coins."

"Drinking one bottle a day has a chance to quickly increase spiritual essence."

Jiang Jian casually clicked on an auction item to watch the holographic image.

A pitch-black bottle appeared.

The bottle mouth was open, with black smoke rising from it.

"What kind of ghost thing is this."

Jiang Jian frowned slightly and swiped away the information.

Jiang Jian did not intend to try these strange and peculiar things.

Orthodox cultivation resources, although slower in speed.

But when used, they are very solid, and the accumulation of spiritual essence improves without any hidden dangers.

Continued browsing the auction items.

Jiang Jian realized.

The auction house and the online platform had obvious differences.

Things sold on the online platform.

Tended toward "standardized," mass-produced, and seriously homogenized.

And the Jiangcheng Auction House.

Most of the auction items were sent by individuals and were "non-standardized" things.

"Auction area selection complete."

"30 minutes remaining until the auction begins."

As Jiang Jian selected the "Weapon" auction area.

A faint light lit up on the auction device.

"Please anonymously transfer auction funds."

"The bid amount must not exceed the auction funds."

A virtual payment panel appeared.

Obviously, the payment method for the Jiangcheng auction was anonymous payment.

Jiang Jian's gaze flickered, he took out the gold card and swiped it.

Immediately.

Golden light flowed on the auction device.

"My friend, have fun at my place."

Young Master Zhang's pre-recorded voice came out.

The golden light dissipated.

On the auction device, a balance of 10,000,000 appeared.

Hearing the voice, Jiang Jian's expression was strange.

This gold card.

Was specifically for Young Master Zhang to give to others.

As long as one came to the auction house with the gold card, they would hear the recording.

At the same time, the auction device's prompt sounded again.

"You have successfully transferred auction funds: 10 million Alliance coins."

"Special source of funds detected; funds cannot be refunded after the auction ends."

Jiang Jian put down the auction device.

Sat on the sofa and cultivated quietly.

30 minutes passed quickly.

A prompt sounded on the auction device.

"Weapon, auction area, auction is about to begin!"

"Special note: All auction items in this auction house have undergone the Prayer Hall's stripping ceremony and fully comply with Alliance regulations."

Weapons have many types.

Techniques for using weapons.

Methods for forging weapons.

Secrets for refining weapons.

And God-Given weapons.

All these belong to "Weapons."

"Item 1."

"God-Given weapon, Horse-Slaying Saber."

"Level: 2."

"Trait: Sharp Armor-Piercing."

"Starting bid: 300,000 Alliance coins."

Jiang Jian sat on the sofa and looked up.

The huge holographic screen displayed a long saber with a chilling cold light.

Below the long saber image, continuous auction messages scrolled rapidly.

The sword blade entered flesh as if entering nothing, piercing fiercely into the Mountain Ghost's body!

"330,000 Alliance coins."

"390,000 Alliance coins."

In just a few minutes.

The Horse-Slaying Saber sold for 790,000 Alliance coins, and no one else bid.

Many God-Given weapons have no traits.

Although the Horse-Slaying Saber has a trait.

But it is only level 2.

The price of 790,000 Alliance coins was already near saturation.

After the waiting time passed.

The Horse-Slaying Saber was won by someone.

"Item 2."

"Talent light cluster, Sword Apprentice."

"Level: 2."

"Trait: Suitable for sword users, can increase the power of sword moves."

"Starting bid: 900,000 Alliance coins."

"Item 3."

"Talent light cluster, Piercing Halberd."

"Level: 2."

"Trait: Suitable for halberd users, comes with halberd blade Qi."

"Starting bid: 630,000 Alliance coins."

These auction items were won one by one.

Jiang Jian was not in a hurry to make a move, but instead cultivated while waiting quietly.

Soon.

Golden light appeared on the auction device.

This was a prompt for pre-marked auction items that were about to be auctioned.

"Item 12."

"God-Given weapon, Spirit-Returning Robe."

"Level: 3."

"Trait: Improves Qi circulation, significantly increases Qi recovery."

"Starting bid: 2.7 million Alliance coins."

On the holographic image was an unadorned robe.

Jiang Jian's expression was calm, and he pressed the auction device.

New scrolling messages immediately appeared on the big screen.

"2.9 million Alliance coins."

"3.1 million Alliance coins."

"3.2 million Alliance coins."

Seeing the price skyrocket.

Jiang Jian pondered for a moment, crossed out the "Spirit-Returning Robe," and gave up on bidding.

This kind of God-Given weapon that aids cultivation is simple and crude, and very popular.

In the end.

The Spirit-Returning Robe was won by someone for 4.3 million Alliance coins.

Ten-odd minutes later.

"Item 20."

"God-Given weapon, Green Frost Sword Array."

"Level: 3."

"Special note: Rare God-Given, Weapon Dao Sword Array."

"Trait: Sword light follows the heart, sword Qi forms an array, greatly enhancing the lethality of sword moves."

"Starting bid: 3 million Alliance coins."

The prompt sounded.

Jiang Jian opened his eyes, took the auction device, and entered the price directly.

"5 million Alliance coins."

Once the price was out.

The scrolling bar on the big holographic screen stopped immediately.

The 2 million Alliance coin increase directly deterred many people who were eager to try.

A few seconds later.

New messages appeared above.

"5.1 million Alliance coins."

Jiang Jian did not hesitate, clicked the auction device, and increased the bid again.

"5.2 million Alliance coins."

Generally speaking.

The price of a level 3 God-Given weapon is between 3 million and 5 million.

Except for a very small number of forging-type "weapons," they usually don't exceed 6 million.

"5.25 million Alliance coins."

"5.4 million Alliance coins."

Jiang Jian frowned slightly, clicked the auction device, and made the final bid.

"5.5 million Alliance coins."

The Green Frost Sword Array can be used in conjunction with Hanguang, providing a huge boost.

But its true value is around 5 million Alliance coins.

5.5 million Alliance coins is Jiang Jian's psychological price.

The waiting time ended.

No one bid again.

On the auction device screen, the 10,000,000 Alliance coin balance decreased rapidly!

The numbers above scrolled rapidly.

In just a moment, it dropped to 4,500,000 Alliance coins!

"Congratulations, you have won the bid!"

"Level 3 God-Given weapon, Green Frost Sword Array!"

A few minutes later.

A knock on the door sounded.

Jiang Jian pressed the auction device, and the door opened.

The attendant held a heavy golden wooden box and respectfully placed it in front of Jiang Jian.

"Distinguished guest, would you like to perform the binding ceremony now?"

"If needed, I will immediately call the Prayer Hall staff over."

Jiang Jian shook his head: "Not for now."

The attendant responded and retreated: "At your service anytime."

The door closed.

The golden wooden box was large, equivalent to half a suitcase.

Jiang Jian did not rush to open it.

Instead, he clicked the auction device and switched to the "Technological Equipment Area."

After the previous cultivation.

Jiang Jian realized.

He had reversed the order.

God-Given weapons usually focus most on killing.

Used to aid cultivation, the effect is minimal.

And technological equipment does not require a binding ceremony and is an excellent aid for cultivation.

The Frost Bracelet has a good effect.

But it is not enough.

After all.

Technological equipment does not occupy any apertures and will not cause Qi impurity.

The only drawback is that the price is expensive.

The Green Frost Sword Array belongs to the Weapon Dao God-Given and is a relatively rare array type.

Even if used until the Spring Realm, it won't fall behind.

"Prayer Jade, unbind."

"Replace with Green Frost Sword Array."

"My killing means will increase by at least 50%!"

While pondering.

Jiang Jian looked at the auction device, which showed items in the technological equipment area.

"Item 29."

"Technological product, Flowing Light Jade."

"God-level technology degree: Prefecture level."

"Array engraving: 19 micro-arrays."

"Function: Increases stellar light conversion rate, greatly improving daily cultivation speed."

"Starting bid: 1.9 million Alliance coins."

(End of chapter)