Chapter 259: with translation of chapter title

The next auction item, a bottle containing a total of three Spirit Grain Elixir!

This elixir, after analysis by our house's professional appraiser, is a kind that can advance the Cultivation Base of Jie Dan cultivators, but it imposes certain requirements on the user's fleshly body, because the medicinal power of this elixir is extremely overbearing!

Moreover, the enhancement brought by this elixir will be quite significant; even a Late Jie Dan Stage cultivator can feel a noticeable increase in magical power!

Elixir – Elixir

The host, face flushed with excitement, introduced the characteristics of the Spirit Grain Elixir, drawing the attention of many cultivators present.

There's no way around it; an elixir that can directly advance the Cultivation Base of Jie Dan cultivators is naturally attractive to them, instantly triggering a scramble among many cultivators, whether to buy it for personal use or for their elders.

It is obvious that this bottle of Spirit Grain Elixir also comes from Yunhe's hands.

It's not that he has too many elixirs to use up and is selling a portion; rather, these Spirit Grain Elixirs are all refined from the inner cores of third-level early-stage demonic beasts.

If we say that the Spirit Grain Elixir refined from the inner core of a third-level mid-stage demonic beast still has some effect on him, perhaps just somewhat weaker than before, then these Spirit Grain Elixirs refined from the inner cores of third-level early-stage demonic beasts truly have little effect for him.

However, while it may not be of much use to him, for other Jie Dan cultivators it is a precious elixir hard to come by.

After all, being an elixir refined from demonic beast inner cores, its efficacy and rarity are self-evident; even its overbearing medicinal power can still produce a respectable effect on Late Jie Dan cultivators, provided they have not developed resistance like Yunhe.

Martial Kingdom – Martial Kingdom

Eastern Border Cultivation Realm – Eastern Border Cultivation Realm

Cultivation Realm – Cultivation Realm

Elixir Master – Elixir Master

Next comes the climax of this auction, the Formula Scroll—Flowing Cloud Elixir Scroll! Surely you all know the Elixir Master 'Liúyúnzi'? He is a genuine Fourth Level Elixir Master; the 'Flowing Cloud Elixir' he once refined can be said to be one of the founders of the Elixir Combat school!

Moreover, this Flowing Cloud Elixir Scroll contains the Flowing Cloud Elixir, and the seller has sworn a heart‑devil oath that this scroll has not been reproduced; it is truly one‑of‑a‑kind!

Elixir Formula – Elixir Formula

Elixir Scroll – Elixir Scroll

Even as a Fourth Level Elixir Master, Liúyúnzi is famous not only throughout the Wu Kingdom but also has considerable renown in the Eastern Border cultivation world.

As for the Elixir Combat Method mentioned by the host, it actually refers to gaining some ability by consuming elixirs during a duel, thereby allowing unexpected effects in combat.

Third Level Early Stage – Third Level Early Stage

After all, during a duel, whenever there is an opportunity, one naturally consumes whatever spirit talismans or elixirs are available.

Third Level Late Stage – Third Level Late Stage

This Liúyúnzi has made a considerable contribution to this path; his most famous work is the Flowing Cloud Elixir, which is a genuine Fourth Level elixir.

In this auction, the Flowing Cloud Elixir Scroll is naturally one of the highlights; many people came for it, but when it was actually placed on the auction block, it inevitably caused a stir.

Hehe—since you fellow Daoists are so eager, I won't say more; the starting bid for this Flowing Cloud Elixir Scroll is two hundred thousand Low-grade Ling Stones, and the auction begins now!

Ice Heart Elixir – Ice Heart Elixir

Two hundred thousand Low-grade Ling Stones is absolutely not a high price, after all this scroll contains the formula for a Fourth Level elixir.

Precious Elixir – Precious Elixir

Such a price actually just gives the cultivators below a sense of participation, because it quickly exceeds what ordinary cultivators can afford.

Third Level Medium Grade Elixir – Third Level Medium Grade Elixir

After all, if one obtains this elixir scroll, even in a major sect or a large cultivation clan it can serve as a precious heirloom, the foundation of one's establishment.

Fourth Level Elixir – Fourth Level Elixir

Ancient Elixir Formula – Ancient Elixir Formula

Elixir Duel – Elixir Duel

Monster Beast – Monster Beast

The price shot up rapidly, and before long the vast majority of cultivators had dropped out of the bidding.

Inside a private booth of the auction house.

One old and one young, two Core Formation Cultivators, stared intently at the pill scroll on the stage, their eyes burning.

"Young master, this pill scroll would be of great help to our Snowdrift Sect; now your second uncle already has the ability to refine third‑level high‑grade elixirs, but lacking a fourth‑level formula he has been unable to advance further on the alchemy path—if he could obtain this scroll, perhaps he could hope to become a Fourth Level Alchemist!"

Fourth Level Alchemist!

Theoretically speaking, that is an existence whose status can rival that of a Yuan Ying Cultivator!

Of course.

Wanting to advance to Fourth Level Alchemist is not an easy matter.

Actually the biggest limitation is not the pill formula, but the materials needed to refine elixirs.

In the current resource‑scarce cultivation world, gathering the materials needed to refine fourth‑level elixirs is still quite difficult.

Among the cultivators present, those who harbor this idea are actually not few.

To be honest.

Yunhe is also one of them.

After all, it is a fourth‑level pill formula; if he could obtain it, his alchemy level might also have a chance to improve.

If he needs to refine the fourth‑level "Ice Heart Elixir," having a fourth‑level elixir as a practice material would undoubtedly be the best.

However.

After bidding once at six hundred thousand Low‑grade Ling Stones and then being quickly outbid, Yunhe chose to give up.

The price had already exceeded his expectations.

It's not that the fourth‑level alchemy inheritance exceeds this price; after all, this is not merely a method for refining a fourth‑level elixir but a fourth‑level alchemist's inheritance, yet he still has more important items to bid on and must keep enough Spirit Stones.

Moreover, he always has the "Ling Sui Elixir" as a fallback.

That formula is likely an ancient one; when Yunhe refines the "Ling Sui Elixir" using the inner core of a third‑level early‑stage demon beast, it equals a third‑level middle‑grade elixir; using a third‑level mid‑stage beast's inner core yields a third‑level high‑grade elixir; following the trend, if he uses a third‑level late‑stage beast's inner core as the main ingredient, this elixir will probably match a fourth‑level low‑grade elixir.

So, in fact, he does have a practice elixir.

In fact, besides the "Ling Sui Elixir," Yunhe also has the "Wisdom Spirit Elixir."

Just from the materials needed to refine the Wisdom Spirit Elixir, this pill also has a considerable chance to rival a Fourth Level Elixir; he has almost gathered all the materials needed for this pill, and the only missing one, after this auction ends, he can also attempt to refine it.

Finally.

The Alchemy Dao inheritance was sold for 1,110,000 Low-grade Ling Stones to a private booth.

And next came the final showpiece of this auction.

"Fourth Level middle-grade magic treasure, Heaven-Covering Sack!"

When the last auction item, an ochre-yellow cover like a large lid, was carefully lifted up, Yunhe spat out the fruit pit in his mouth and straightened his posture.

"I believe many fellow Daoists have come for this item, right? The Fourth Level middle-grade magic treasure Heaven-Covering Sack is somewhat burdensome for Golden Core cultivators to use, but Late Jie Dan Stage cultivators can also use it, because as everyone knows, this sack originally possessed an artifact spirit, but due to some reasons the artifact spirit perished, causing its grade to plummet."

"But fellow Daoists, rest assured, if used normally, its function is not much weaker than a top-tier third level magic treasure; however, if used for its true purpose, its function can still rival a low-grade fourth level magic treasure."

"That's right! I can responsibly tell you fellow Daoists, the greatest function of this sack is to withstand the heavenly tribulation."

"Withstand the heavenly tribulation!"

"Quite obvious."

"This is Yunhe's true goal this time, the Heaven-Covering Sack."

"It is both a magic treasure and a Nascent Soul supreme treasure!"

"This is because it is a magic treasure specifically designed for the heavenly tribulation."

"But as the host said, this Heaven-Covering Sack was originally a fourth level middle-grade magic treasure; due to some special reasons, its artifact spirit perished, causing its grade to drop."

"However, this magic treasure still has its unique advantages when withstanding the heavenly tribulation; thus, despite its grade and price dropping, it remains the final showpiece of this auction."

"The seller hopes this auction can use high-grade Spirit Stones as bidding currency; if fellow Daoists lack sufficient high-grade Spirit Stones, they can exchange with our establishment, where one high-grade Spirit Stone can be exchanged for twelve thousand Low-grade Ling Stones."

"This really shows that the auction house knows how to do business."

"Generally, the theoretical value of one high-grade Spirit Stone equals ten thousand Low-grade Ling Stones, but this auction house actually exchanges at a rate of twelve thousand for one, and it's voluntary—no one forces you—so it's like earning twice in one auction."

"Even so, many people still summoned attendants, ready to exchange at any time."

"Starting bid, forty high-grade Spirit Stones, bidding begins now!"

"Although high-grade Spirit Stones are indeed a form of currency, which cultivator doesn't hoard them as treasures?"

"Fifty high-grade Spirit Stones!"

"But it's quite obvious."

"No matter how harsh the auction conditions, someone will still bid; at most the final price might be a bit lower."

"Fifty-two high-grade Spirit Stones!"

"Fifty-three high-grade Spirit Stones!"

"Fifty-five high-grade Spirit Stones!"

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"Sixty high-grade Spirit Stones!"

"When the price rose to sixty high-grade Spirit Stones, most of the bidders had already left."

"Seventy high-grade Spirit Stones!"

"But what's truly surprising is that after the bid reached sixty high-grade Spirit Stones, someone actually skipped several intermediate levels and jumped straight to seventy!"

"Such a bidding method left the whole hall in silence."

"After a while, someone finally reacted and shouted, 'Seventy-one high-grade Spirit Stones!'"

"Eighty high-grade Spirit Stones!"

"However, that lazy-sounding yet overbearing bidding voice rang out again."

"Such a bidding method inevitably makes people wonder if this is some expert, and whether they are determined to obtain this item."

"Precisely because of this crude and simple bidding method, many who were still hesitating directly chose to yield."

It is precisely because of this crude and simple bidding method that many who were still hesitating directly chose to withdraw.

"Although this item's function is extraordinary, not all Golden Core cultivators can use it."

"The host said it could rival a top-tier third level magic treasure, which is correct, but this treasure originally belonged to someone else; even after purchase, it can at most exert seventy percent of its power. Using such high-grade Spirit Stone prices to exchange for a treasure that is at most between mid-tier and top-tier third level is indeed somewhat excessive."

The host said it could be comparable to a top‑grade third‑level magic treasure, which is correct, but this treasure originally belonged to someone else; even after purchasing it, one can at most exert seventy percent of its power, and exchanging it for a treasure ranging from upper‑grade to top‑grade third‑level using this price of high‑grade Ling Stones is indeed somewhat excessive.

"But there was also a somewhat young-sounding voice that rang out, seeming to carry some reluctance."

"\"Ninety. \" The bidder's tone, however, grew increasingly flat."

"\"Who exactly is it? \""

"\"So determined to obtain it—could it be a Golden Core perfected cultivator preparing to buy it to undergo the Nascent Soul heavenly tribulation? \""

"\"It's not impossible; otherwise, who would need the Heaven-Covering Sack so badly? \""

It's not that this is impossible; otherwise, who would need a Heaven‑Covering Net so badly?

"Low whispers arose."

"This is actually what most people think in their hearts."

"Cultivators preparing to undergo the Nascent Soul heavenly tribulation?"

"This is not something an ordinary Golden Core cultivator can provoke."

"\"Fellow Daoist, your wealth is immense; I gladly admit defeat. \" The earlier young bidder's voice rang out again, but this time indicating surrender."

"Yunhe, seated in the private booth, upon hearing this, sank once more into the soft chair."

"The previous bidder was naturally Yunhe."

"He now has nothing else, but he still has plenty of Spirit Stones."

"\"I thought at least one hundred fifty high-grade Spirit Stones would be needed; is this price considered to have scared off some people? \""

"He chuckled with a hint of teasing."

He chuckled teasingly and murmured a sentence.

Anything that can be bought with Spirit Stones is not a problem.

To others, this might be a severely damaged magic treasure with limited utility, but to him

Just its effect of resisting the Heavenly Tribulation can be exerted at least twice on a Cultivator Body and a Demon Beast Body.

Moreover.

As an artifact refiner, he might even have a chance to repair this magic treasure a bit.

Even if it cannot be repaired, he might still learn something about why and how it can resist the Heavenly Tribulation.

If he could replicate this effect on other magic treasures, wouldn't that mean he could forever craft "Nascent Soul Supreme Treasure" to counter the Heavenly Tribulation?

Of course.

No matter what, being able to deal with the Heavenly Tribulation, even if only able to withstand one layer of it, is excellent.

When the time comes to face the original Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation for successful Nascent Soul formation, each wave of tribulation is fraught with danger; being able to resist an additional layer means having a bit more assurance.

Don't let it happen that at the last moment he falls just short under the Heavenly Tribulation, for then, even if he carried many more Spirit Stones, they could not save his life.

Soon.

The steward of the auction house then knocked on the private room door, accompanied by the attendant and Mi Tian Dou.

(End of Chapter)