Chapter 205

"One thousand!"

"One thousand five hundred!"

"Three thousand!"

"Five thousand five hundred!"

The momentum of the second Foundation Establishment Pill auction was extremely fierce.

Almost in the blink of an eye, it exceeded the transaction price of Luo Chen's last move.

And there were three parties participating in the bidding.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator from a family in Snow Lotus Market.

The Great Perfection Qi Refining loose cultivator who had bid against Luo Chen before.

And... the Li family!

"Little Ao, although I had already prepared a Foundation Establishment Pill for you eight years ago, one is still not safe."

"With the lesson of Duan Rui of the Duan family, you must never take it lightly."

"Therefore, I will definitely bid for this Foundation Establishment Pill for you!"

Li Yixian said this to Li Ao.

Then she turned her head and reported a price of six thousand spirit stones.

And this price was obviously the same price that was bid to the loose cultivators in Dahe Market back then.

"Six thousand one hundred!" The Snow Lotus Market Foundation Establishment cultivator did not back down.

"Six thousand two hundred!" The Great Perfection Qi Refining loose cultivator's eyes were bloodshot.

Li Yixian's expression was cold and stern; she had not participated in the Profound Xuan Xuan Huo Jian auction, and the Li family's foundation over so many years could be considered deep.

It was just a Foundation Establishment Pill, after all.

"Six thousand five hundred!"

"Six thousand six hundred!"

"Six thousand seven hundred!"

"Seven thousand!"

After Li Yixian shouted this price, the Snow Lotus Market Foundation Establishment cultivator hesitated for a moment and finally chose to back down.

That Great Perfection Qi Refining loose cultivator still wanted to bid.

However, a spiritual sense crossed a distance of hundreds of meters and stared at him fixedly.

His bloodshot eyes instantly dissipated.

His face was as pale as paper.

With his mouth open, he finally collapsed onto his seat in frustration.

His companion beside him comforted him hurriedly, "It's okay, there's still a third chance, don't be disheartened."

He forced a smile with difficulty, but said nothing.

In the Great River Gang's private box.

Min Longyu was trembling all over, watching that Foundation Establishment Pill being sent away.

"Leader?"

Wang Haichao shook his head, "Li Yixian didn't compete with me for the Profound Xuan Xuan Huo Jian before; this time she is so determined, I definitely have to give her face."

"But..."

"Don't be anxious, there is still a third chance."

"Is there really a chance?"

"This time, I will take the initiative and definitely win it!"

Min Longyu nodded repeatedly, like a drowning person grabbing a life-saving straw.

Right, take the initiative!

Wang Haichao is a Foundation Establishment True Person, and he is at the third level of Foundation Establishment, only one step away.

If he speaks first, which bug would dare to squeak?

Definitely win it!

Seven thousand spirit stones for one Foundation Establishment Pill!

Huo Hu was very satisfied with this price.

That's right!

This is in line with the market conditions of the war period, where supplies are scarce and prices are soaring!

That previous one, with a transaction price of 5,400, what kind of thing was that.

I really don't want that Luo Chen to participate in any more bidding.

Every time, he pinches the price so tightly that he leaves him no room for profit.

If it gets out, others who don't know will think he, Huo Hu, is incompetent and can't even handle an auction.

With a slight smile, Huo Hu held the last jade bottle in his palm.

"The third Foundation Establishment Pill, same old rules."

"Everyone, please!"

Before the words fell, Wang Haichao's voice came rolling in.

"Five thousand spirit stones!"

Another Foundation Establishment True Person participating in the bidding?

The loose cultivators who were eager to move had expressions of wanting to cry but having no tears.

That Great Perfection Qi Refining loose cultivator just wanted to speak, but another crisp voice like a phoenix's cry came to his ears.

"Six thousand!"

That loose cultivator had just straightened his body and stretched his neck.

This time, he closed his mouth and slowly curled back into the hard, cold chair.

This world is too unfriendly to loose cultivators!

In the Great River Gang's private box.

Wang Haichao hesitated.

Min Longyu was anxious.

"Leader!"

Wang Haichao said with a sorrowful expression: "The one who just spoke to bid is the head of the Yu family of Yihua Mountain, Yu Rou!"

"Leader..." Min Longyu looked at him, his tone sounding as if he were begging.

"Sigh, you fool!"

Wang Haichao sighed, "Fine, I will bid one more time for you; whether it succeeds or not depends on fate."

"Seven thousand."

He said quietly.

But it lacked the spirit of taking the initiative from before, as if it were just a death struggle.

On the Yu family's side.

The Clan Elder looked at the young woman in palace attire, full of persistence.

"Clan Leader, we cannot give up."

"Even if it is a marriage alliance, it should be on a relatively equal footing."

"If we take this Foundation Establishment Pill, Chuchu's chance of Foundation Establishment will increase by thirty percent. You cannot just place your hope on Huang'er."

"If Chuchu achieves Foundation Establishment, she will at least be able to have a say in the Huo family."

Yu Rou listened to him patiently and then nodded.

"You are very right; I was indeed lacking in consideration before."

"Seven thousand one hundred!"

The crisp female voice came out.

Although it was only one hundred spirit stones more, it was decisive, with the posture that if you increase the price, I will continue to follow.

Wang Haichao heard this and decisively chose to give up.

Turning back, he looked at the desperate Min Longyu and said earnestly:

"The Yu family wants to form a marriage alliance with the Huo family; this is a well-known fact. We cannot offend either side, and we definitely cannot offend both at the same time."

"Moreover, there is no reason for all three Foundation Establishment Pills to be taken away by people from Dahe Market."

"Little Yu..."

Min Longyu leaned against the cold wall, his eyes lifeless.

"I want to be quiet."

"Hmm, being quiet is good; some things cannot be forced and depend on fate. Immortal cultivation is like this; you don't have to be discouraged. As long as you stand firm, small auctions are held once a year, and large auctions are held once every ten years; we have plenty of opportunities. Moreover..."

Wang Haichao rambled on.

It was a rare occasion for him to say so much.

If it were the likes of Gao Tingyuan or Li Da, he wouldn't have such patience.

But Min Longyu is different.

This person is good at formations and has no roots or duckweed, so he must be won over.

He asked himself that he had not treated him poorly, and he had indeed bid just now.

But there was no way; the situation was stronger than the person.

Immortal cultivation, that's just how it is.

"I bid for one, and Li Yixian bid for one."

"Fortunately, the third Foundation Establishment Pill was bid for by the Yu family of Yihua Mountain, otherwise it would have been easy to cause unnecessary trouble."

Luo Chen nodded.

He was very satisfied with this result.

He believed that the major forces in Taishan Market could also accept it.

Perhaps the only ones who couldn't accept it were those late-stage Qi Refining loose cultivators.

But, who cares?

No one cares!

The Yuding Sword Pavilion is far away, the Yan Alliance entrusted the Huo family to manage the market, and others like the Spirit Medicine Pavilion and the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower are industries of sects from outside the region.

In this way, many default rules will not be recognized by anyone.

What?

Take out a Foundation Establishment Pill to give loose cultivators a glimmer of hope?

Are you kidding? Which immortal cultivation family would be willing to sell such precious resources cheaply?

If it were really sold cheaply, Huo Hu would be the first to be scolded as a prodigal.

Different positions lead to different perspectives on problems.

In the end, it became the current situation.

His gaze fell on the lifeless Great Perfection Qi Refining loose cultivator who seemed to have lost hope in life.

Luo Chen had no sympathy or pity.

"If I had chosen the path of a loose cultivator back then, I'm afraid I would also be facing such a dilemma in auction after auction."

"Having plenty of spirit stones, but unable to spend them."

"How can Qi Refining compete with Foundation Establishment!"

After sighing for a while, Luo Chen paid attention to the continuation of the auction.

The Spirit Medicine Pavilion is worthy of being an industry of the Medicine King Sect; the elixirs brought out for auction are all good goods!

Luo Chen couldn't help but make a move again to buy second-tier Spirit Elixirs and a large amount of high-quality calming incense.

For this, he spent a large sum of spirit stones.

Every time he made a move, he could always grasp the price very accurately.

Once or twice was fine, but after several times, the group of ninth-level Qi Refining cultivators of the Luo Tian Society were all very surprised.

Just in time, the next part was the auction session for items provided by loose cultivators.

There were not many boutique resources inside, so Luo Chen didn't think much of them.

He chatted casually with the people he brought.

"In the world of immortal cultivation, auctions, black markets, and loose cultivator markets, these trading sessions are very common."

"Every place has different trading techniques."

"Today, since we happen to be here, I will tell you about the bidding techniques at auctions!"

"First of all, we have to measure our own actual situation, such as..."

He explained it very carefully.

The cultivators of the Luo Tian Society also listened very seriously.

Even the child Qu Lingjun listened with fascination.

After all, what Luo Chen said was not just theory.

In the previous auction, he had already practiced it several times on the spot.

Observe the opponent, make a final decision!

Slowly increase the price to give the opponent psychological pressure!

Seize the starting price, take the initiative...

While everyone was listening seriously, Wang Yuan couldn't help but look deeply at Luo Chen.

At this moment.

He seemed to see the shadow of someone on Luo Chen.

The final auction slowly came to an end with the auction of a magic treasure called Smoke Cold Gauze.

And the one who bid for this magic treasure was none other than Li Yixian.

It has to be said.

At this auction, the four major Foundation Establishment cultivators from Dahe Market truly stole the show.

Two magic treasures were bid for by Wang and Li.

And the prices were very high.

Luo Chen was not idle either, making frequent moves.

Although the items he bid for were not the top-tier ones, they were also extremely precious.

Only Nangong Jin fell into silence after failing to compete with Wang Haichao for the Profound Xuan Xuan Huo Jian.

The local cultivators of Taishan Market were well-disposed towards the high-profile actions of the Foundation Establishment cultivators from Dahe Market.

This meant that they truly wanted to integrate into Taishan Market and were actively consuming.

Especially since this auction was hosted by the Huo family of Red Toad Mountain.

The high-priced bidding by Wang and Li truly gave them face.

The end of the auction did not mean that the place was empty.

Looking at the big red invitation in his hand, Luo Chen felt playful in his heart.

Raising his head, Li Yixian, who had just come out of the private box in the distance, nodded at him.

It seems they also received the invitation!

It's just that this evening banquet, I'm afraid it's not a good one.

Shaking his head, Luo Chen put away the invitation.

"Hui Niang, you guys go back immediately."

"Pack up your things and keep the Sky Eagle Flying Ship in a state where it can be launched at any time."

The voice transmission entered her ears.

Sima Hui Niang looked at Luo Chen in surprise, and then realized something.

She nodded heavily and left with her people immediately.

Wang Yuan paused his steps, "Do you need me to go with you?"

Luo Chen smiled slightly, "That won't be necessary; it's not a dragon's den or a tiger's lair, and the Huo family also wants face. You go back first and sit in the Luo Tian Society for me!"

Wang Yuan nodded; since the other party had this confidence, he didn't need to be wordy.

Moreover, Luo Chen's current strength is not inferior to his.

There is no need to treat him with the kind of constant protection as before.

After the cultivators of the Luo Tian Society left, Luo Chen flicked his hands and strode towards the depths of the palace.

Soon, the four major Foundation Establishment cultivators of Dahe Market gathered together tacitly.

Although it was tacit, the atmosphere was somewhat tense.

Luo Chen lagged a step behind, smiling as he looked at the two people in front.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, you really gave me a big surprise without a sound!"

Wang Haichao's calm voice carried endless sarcasm.

Nangong Jin gave a bitter smile, "Since you have already achieved your wish, why must you be unforgiving."

"Hmph!"

With a cold snort, Wang Haichao stared at Nangong Jin.

"I originally could have not paid such a high price!"

Nangong Jin put away his bitter smile and said sternly: "You also didn't need to force yourself to stay here; why go to such trouble!"

Indeed.

Wang Haichao and Nangong Jin are different.

The latter is dragged down by his family and urgently needs a place to recuperate.

Taishan Market is undoubtedly the best.

Staying here, the environment is familiar, and the nearby Foundation Establishment True Persons are also understood in character.

It has great benefits for the development of the Nangong family.

But Wang Haichao is alone, and forcing himself to stay is truly unwise.

Wang Haichao glared at him fiercely and didn't say anything more to him.

Immediately, he flicked his sleeves and left.

The speed was very fast, and in the blink of an eye, he broke away from the three Foundation Establishment cultivators who were huddled together in Dahe Market.

Li Yixian watched this scene and couldn't help but sigh softly.

At this moment, the nominal Great River Alliance collapsed.

She glanced at Luo Chen, but found that the other party had a playful smile on his face, as if he had known this scene would happen.

"Fellow Daoist Luo Chen, where should we go from here?"

Hearing this voice transmission, Luo Chen's expression remained unchanged, his gaze still following Nangong Jin's slow pace.

He gently replied with four words.

"Tianlan Xiancheng!"

Li Yixian was shaken.

Her footsteps paused, letting Luo Chen pass her and walk to the front.

Looking at that calm back, waves rose in Li Yixian's heart.

Tianlan Xiancheng, one of the ten major immortal cities in the Yuding Region, possesses a third-tier spiritual land.

It is extremely far from here.

Even if traveling with a flying magic tool, it would take at least dozens of days.

Ordinary cultivators rarely cross such a long distance to go to a strange place.

Is Luo Chen doing this because he can't stay in Taishan Market, so he wants to...

"No!"

Li Yixian's heart trembled, and she remembered the scene in the main hall of Xiaohuan Mountain back then.

At that time, Luo Chen gave several destinations, and the one left for last was clearly "Tianlan Xiancheng."

In other words, he had already made up his mind.

It wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision!

"That's right, he has no family to drag him down, and everything he does is for the sake of longevity."

"Since that's the case, how could a mere Taishan Market be in his eyes."

"It's just that with such a long distance, how many twists and turns will happen along the way... Once there, can the Luo Tian Society really gain a foothold?"

"That place is indeed a good place; if my Li family also goes there..."

"Fellow Daoist Li?"

A puzzled voice came from the front, interrupting Li Yixian's thoughts.

She looked at Luo Chen, who was looking back at her with confusion, and hurried to catch up.

Why think so much!

She is not as good as Luo Chen, who has just achieved Foundation Establishment, in being hesitant.

It's better to take one step at a time.

End of this chapter