Chapter 278: Sensation

"Elixirs that directly increase cultivation base?"

Hearing Ye Qingxuan's words, Xue Yu, Jiang Wen, Li Mu, and Liu Feifeng hesitated somewhat.

It was false to say they weren't tempted, but their hesitation was genuine.

Given their spiritual root talents, the Golden Core realm might be the limit they could reach in this lifetime.

Taking elixirs that directly increase cultivation base was not necessarily a bad choice.

However, such elixirs were extremely valuable and beyond their means.

If they could not take these elixirs long-term to raise their cultivation, it would be a case of gaining little and losing much.

After all, once their spiritual power became impure, their own cultivation speed would decline.

Without a steady supply of elixirs, they would eventually find themselves in a predicament.

Moreover, after taking elixirs to directly raise cultivation, their spiritual power would be impure.

Refining the dantian and expanding its capacity would then require the cultivator to control everything with their full attention.

"We swear to serve the City Lord with our lives."

But after taking elixirs to directly increase cultivation, their spiritual power would become impure.

Immediately after, Jiang Wen, Li Mu, and Liu Feifeng also hurriedly declared:

If they accumulated spiritual power over time, once enough was gathered, they could break through naturally.

If a breakthrough failed, the consequence would be severe injury at best, or a regression in cultivation at worst.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, cultivators would not easily take such elixirs to directly raise their cultivation.

"As long as you remain loyal to me forever, I will provide these elixirs to you free of charge for long-term cultivation enhancement."

It was thanks to the help of the Calming Tea, combined with the various special elixirs supplied by Ye Qingxuan, that they had been able to break through smoothly all along.

The more refined the spiritual power, the easier it was to expand its capacity and refine the dantian.

Ye Qingxuan also understood the concerns of the four.

But breaking through minor bottlenecks only required expanding the capacity of spiritual power.

If a cultivator lacked comprehension, with dimmed spiritual insight, even a slight mistake could lead to failure.

"Furthermore, when you break through minor bottlenecks, I will provide you with heavenly treasures or elixirs that temporarily boost comprehension, reducing the risk of failure."

In recent years, Ye Qingxuan's attendants, the brothers Ye Zhaoheng and Ye Zhaoyu,

not only found breaking through major realms more difficult, but even breaking through minor bottlenecks had become harder.

For cultivators who had never taken elixirs to directly increase their cultivation,

these were merely temporary minor bottlenecks.

Seeing the four still hesitating, Ye Qingxuan spoke again:

Breaking through major realms required not only expanding spiritual power capacity and improving its quality, but also comprehending the mysteries of the corresponding realm.

After hearing Ye Qingxuan's promise, Xue Yu, expressionless, spoke first:

"City Lord, I am willing."

It was a joke to think otherwise; receiving this promise was equivalent to being guaranteed a free promotion.

How could they possibly refuse?

Their earlier hesitation stemmed only from worry over the long-term cost of the elixirs and the reduced success rate of breakthroughs.

Now that these two problems were solved for them, they were naturally willing to take the elixirs to raise their cultivation.

Seeing the four agree, Ye Qingxuan slowly spoke:

"Very well, you may leave now. Prepare for the Dongxuan Auction and the expansion of Dongxuan City in ten years."

"I will have someone deliver the elixirs to you in a few days."

Cultivating Xue Yu, Jiang Wen, Li Mu, and Liu Feifeng through elixirs that directly raised cultivation was a sudden idea of Ye Qingxuan.

In Dongxuan City, the stock of such elixirs was limited, and their quality and grade were relatively poor.

Ye Qingxuan intended to personally refine the corresponding elixirs for Xue Yu, Jiang Wen, Li Mu, and Liu Feifeng.

With the expansion of Dongxuan City imminent, it was time to raise the cultivation of the high-ranking members of the Guard.

As for the other Guard members, Ye Qingxuan was not yet willing to expend too great a cost to cultivate them.

For now, having Xue Yu, Jiang Wen, Li Mu, and Liu Feifeng handle the affairs of Dongxuan City on his behalf was sufficient.

"As you command!"

Upon hearing Ye Qingxuan's words,

Xue Yu, Jiang Wen, Li Mu, and Liu Feifeng responded in unison, then turned and left Mount Wanling.

As for Ye Qingxuan himself, he held the storage bag containing the Grade Six Supreme Array Disk.

He was preparing to upgrade the three great city-defending arrays of Dongxuan City.

Time passed.

In Dongxuan City, news of the upcoming Dongxuan Auction spread like wildfire.

However, although the news of this Dongxuan Auction spread widely,

initially, very few cultivators actually took action to prepare for participation.

A Grade Six Auction was not something ordinary cultivators could participate in.

Given the auction conditions set by Ye Qingxuan this time, only Soul Transformation Realm Venerables from major powers had the foundation to participate in the Dongxuan City Auction.

The auction would only feature Grade Six items.

Other cultivators below the Soul Transformation Realm were not disappointed.

For in the Dongxuan Market of Dongxuan City, all kinds of products below Grade Six were readily available.

There was no need to wait for the auction; cultivators below the Soul Transformation Realm could already purchase the items they desired.

This was also the reason why the Dongxuan Auction House, held by Ye Qingxuan this time, did not auction off any Grade Five items.

Despite this, it did not prevent cultivators below the Soul Transformation realm from coming to Dongxuan City to witness the spectacle.

Even for the entire Star Fall Continent.

A Grade Six auction was a rare grand event.

With the promotion of the Dongxuan Auction House.

Not many Soul Transformation Venerables had arrived yet, but numerous cultivators below that realm had come.

The promotion of the Dongxuan Auction House caused the recent revenue of Dongxuan City to skyrocket.

For Dongxuan City, this was an unexpected benefit.

As the Dongxuan Auction House drew near.

The Soul Transformation-level powers within Star Fall Continent remained largely indifferent.

Because for ordinary Grade Six items, most ancient Soul Transformation-level powers did not lack them.

In the early stages of the Dongxuan Auction House's promotion, since the auction items crafted by Ye Qingxuan were not yet complete.

there was no detailed introduction or promotion of the specific items.

This was also the reason why other Soul Transformation-level powers were merely observing for the time being and had not taken action.

Until seven years later, with three years remaining before the Dongxuan Auction House.

Just as the heat of the Dongxuan Auction House was about to wane due to the attitudes of other Soul Transformation-level powers.

Ye Qingxuan finally completed the crafting of all the auction items.

With the items ready, Dongxuan City finally released the detailed information regarding the Dongxuan Auction House's offerings.

The items included Grade Six elixirs, talismans, array discs, flying ships, and magic treasures.

The worst of each type was at the Grade Six Mid-Tier level, while the best had reached Grade Six Peak quality.

As for the Grade Six Peak Nuclear Explosion Elixir, Ye Qingxuan did not put it up for auction.

The Nuclear Explosion Elixir was an excellent weapon for besieging cities.

Ye Qingxuan did not want the day someone used a Grade Six Peak Nuclear Explosion Elixir crafted by him to attack his own Dongxuan City.

Given the current defenses of Dongxuan City.

if the Starlight Hall was not activated, it was not certain whether they could withstand the power of a Grade Six Peak Nuclear Explosion Elixir.

Originally, Ye Qingxuan had planned to present some Grade Seven Starlight Stones as the grand finale.

However, fearing it would invite unnecessary trouble, Ye Qingxuan abandoned the idea.

Once the detailed information of the Dongxuan Auction House's items was released, it immediately caused a sensation throughout the entire Star Fall Continent.

All Soul Transformation-level powers in Star Fall Continent, upon learning the detailed list of items for the Dongxuan Auction House, began to move.

They started gathering all Grade Six spiritual materials within their territories to prepare for the Dongxuan Auction House three years later.

Even the Zhenbao Pavilion, a Soul Transformation-level power focused on commerce, was no exception.

The level of Star Fall Continent was still too low.

Even though the Zhenbao Pavilion was the largest commercial power in Star Fall Continent, it might not be able to collect Grade Six Peak items.

Therefore, the many Soul Transformation Venerables within the Zhenbao Pavilion were equally eager for the items released by Dongxuan City.

In fact, quite a few Soul Transformation Venerables entertained improper thoughts.

(End of Chapter)