Chapter 868

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

"Two hundred thousand!"

"Two hundred fifty thousand!"

"Three hundred thousand!"

Although the bidding was not as fierce as for a supreme-grade Magic Tool, there was no shortage of cultivators with rich Family Property probing the waters.

Regarding Spiritual Marks, Xu Zhangqing understood them comparatively well; ever since he grasped Spirit Patterns, he had been pondering this Aspect.

If he could obtain the Ancient Inscription Bone Seal, he could use this Opportunity to gain entry.

Thinking of this, Xu Zhangqing no longer Hesitated, Decisively Raised his Hand: "Four hundred thousand!"

Not making a move was one thing; once he moved, it was Astonishing.

Quite a few black-robed people who were tempted Hesitated at once.

This wasn't ten or twenty thousand, but several hundred thousand; therefore, not many people could produce that amount.

Just as everyone thought Xu Zhangqing would take it smoothly, a cold voice Resounded: "Four hundred fifty thousand!"

Everyone looked toward the sound and saw a black-robed cultivator.

This person was wreathed in Yin Qi; though his face could not be seen clearly, his urgency could be felt.

Xu Zhangqing's Eyebrow twitched slightly; he hadn't expected that at this Critical Juncture someone would still Dare to counter-bid; he thought it over and Decided to test once more: "Five hundred thousand!"

The other party didn't Hesitate in the slightest, immediately following up: "Five hundred fifty thousand!"

At this time, only Xu Zhangqing and this cultivator remained in confrontation.

The rest had all given up, turning their heads to watch from the sidelines.

Several hundred thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones — even for a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator — required careful consideration.

Xu Zhangqing covertly scanned the Surroundings and saw that many cultivators' Gazes were fixed on him, some even probing Quietly; he opened his mouth: "Six……"

Spiritual Marks were originally a niche culture; ordinary cultivators would not spend such a price to fight over them.

His high-profile bidding like this had already drawn too much attention.

This trip aboard in Hidden Identity was originally to find treasures suitable for his family Disciples; if he exposed his Identity over a bone seal that wasn't a pressing need, and even attracted unnecessary Trouble, it would be a Loss Outweighing Gain.

While "this six" was still turning in his mouth, not yet fully spoken, the other person couldn't hold back and bid again, his voice carrying a touch of madness: "Seven hundred thousand!"

"Seven hundred thousand, just to buy an Inscription Bone Seal?"

"The world of the rich, truly incomprehensible!"

"The more niche, the more Expensive!"

At this price, the whole venue erupted in an uproar.

Seven hundred thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones was already a sky-high price.

Even exchanged for a supreme-grade Magic Tool, it might not fetch this price.

Xu Zhangqing looked at the other's determined appearance and ultimately gave up bidding.

This person's obsession with the Ancient Inscription Bone Seal ran so deep that even if he kept raising and won it, afterward he would inevitably be pestered by the other party; better to go with the flow and avoid inviting trouble.

Moreover, entering the path of Inscriptions did not rely solely on this bone seal; he could seek another Opportunity later — no need to take risks here.

Seeing Xu Zhangqing bid no more, the Auctioneer immediately shouted: "Seven hundred thousand First time!

Seven hundred thousand Second time!

Seven hundred thousand Third time!

Sold!"

The Yin Qi cultivator let out a heavy breath, grabbed the Ancient Inscription Bone Seal in one hand, his eyes full of wild joy and Excitement: "With this Ancient Inscription Bone Seal, I can go join the Huang Quan Alliance.

As long as I join the Huang Quan Alliance, I can Contact the Inscription Ancestor, even receive the Ancestor's guidance.

When that time comes, I'll be able to achieve something in the Inscription Dao, and never again have to hide like this!"

Xu Zhangqing closed his eyes again, returning to his previous low-profile appearance, As if that fierce bidding just now had nothing to do with him.

The Auctioneer's face showed a Satisfied smile, then he announced loudly: "Next, we continue Auctioning the next Auction Item.

Pure Brightness Juling Lan, a Nascent Soul Stage auxiliary Magic Tool.

Containing water and wood dual-system laws, it can Condense Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi, Nourish Spiritual Roots.

It can both assist Cultivation and be Used to Nourish Spiritual Treasures; starting bid two hundred thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones!"

This Magic Tool happened to suit Xu Zhangqing; though not a pressing need, it was quite practical.

Therefore, his eyes hidden under the black robe opened slightly, narrowing as he examined it.

The moment the Auctioneer's voice fell, someone below frantically raised a paddle:

"Two hundred fifty thousand!"

"Three hundred thousand!"

"Three hundred fifty thousand!"

Bidding voices Exploded instantly, even more lively than the previous few supreme-grade Magic Tools.

Several Hidden Identity Nascent Soul Stage cultivators actually took turns raising the price.

The price Soared all the way, in a blink reaching five hundred thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones.

Xu Zhangqing pondered a moment, then slowly Raised his Hand: "Five hundred ten thousand!"

But the next second, a cultivator roared a bid: "Six hundred thousand!"

Another cultivator quickly followed up: "Six hundred and fifty thousand!"

Watching the crowd's near-mad appearance, Xu Zhangqing shook his head silently.

Though this item was good, it was not worth such a high price.

He was merely slightly interested, not absolutely needing to buy it; there was no need to fight these lunatics over a single auxiliary magic tool and waste spirit stones.

In the midst of thought, the price had already been driven up to eight hundred thousand middle-grade spirit stones; Xu Zhangqing completely gathered his mind, stopped bidding, and began quietly watching from the side.

Finally, this Pure Brightness Juling Lan was bought by a cultivator at an ultra-high price of eight hundred and fifty thousand middle-grade spirit stones; after that cultivator obtained it, he actually refined it on the spot, afraid someone would snatch it away.

The auction continued; during this period, Xu Zhangqing made several moves, selecting four treasures suitable for his family and disciples.

A Hanjiang Condensing Water Pendant, containing the Water Law, able to nourish Ruo Qunshuang's Water Spiritual Root.

A fragmentary edition of the Swift Wind Treading Cloud Steps, suitable for the Second Disciple Lin Feng who has not yet returned.

Two small self-defense magic tools, one being the Liang Yuan Huan Xing Defense Pei that can transform into a small rabbit.

The other was a warning wind chime, named the Pure Brightness Yuqing Ling.

The prices of these few items were not very high; altogether they were only three hundred thousand middle-grade spirit stones.

What truly stirred the surrounding people were either rare items or various fragmented cultivation methods and spells, such as the previously mentioned Purple Electric Thunder Pattern Bead and the Burning Heaven Art.

After a period of time, the auction finally ended.

The auctioneer urged: "Everyone disembark immediately; those who linger will be killed without exception!"

As the words fell, the cultivators below the stage all began to move.

Everyone knew that the master behind this ship was no good person.

Xu Zhangqing followed the crowd and finally disembarked smoothly.

Now that his goal was achieved, as for the master behind this ship, he had no desire to investigate.

After all, more trouble is better than less; it was better to leave this place of right and wrong as soon as possible.

However, just after flying out several li, Xu Zhangqing perceived someone following behind him.

And it was none other than the three guards from the Wan Gui Chuan.

From this, it could be seen that the several bids just now at the auction had ultimately drawn the attention of these fellows.

Seeing that he spent money freely and was also low-profile and reserved, they thought he was alone and was the kind of fat sheep easy to manipulate.

They planned to wait until he left the crowd, especially after leaving the Wan Ghost Auction Ship, then rob the treasures on the way.

Under the black robe, Xu Zhangqing's mouth corner hooked into a cold smile: "Jiuyou, Suisui!"

Instantly, two figures appeared out of thin air: "Master!"

Xu Zhangqing immediately issued the command: "Kill them, then snatch that Wan Ghost Auction Ship for me!"