Chapter 1304

In the auction area's hall, you can check the progress of each auction hall; every 5 minutes is a round, with several halls starting simultaneously at once, each auctioning different types of items.

Due to their low output, treasures are counted among equipment types, making them one of the categories with relatively high auction volume.

Translation: "Supreme Treasures, due to their low output, are counted among equipment types, making them a category with relatively high auction volume."

Xiao Feng found the staff—several NPCs who were still quite high‑ranked, at the level of a 490‑rank King‑Sealing powerhouse—but here they were just clerks.

Translation: "Xiao Feng found the staff, who were a few NPCs, quite high level, at the 490th-level King-Sealing powerhouse realm; here they are just clerks."

King‑Sealing powerhouse

In the Kyushu Immortal Realm, this level is called the Nascent Soul Peak; one step further is the Nascent Soul Great Perfection, equivalent to the title of God.

Translation: "The Nine Provinces Immortal Realm calls this realm the Nascent Soul Peak; a further step is Nascent Soul Great Perfection, equivalent to the title of God."

Compared to the Yuan Su Shen Yu, experts of this level appear much more ordinary here.

Translation: "Compared to the Yuan Su Shen Yu, experts of this level appear much more ordinary here."

After all, the Kyushu Immortal Realm is ranked among the top ten of the 100,000 immortal god realms; NPC power is extremely formidable, with dozens of true immortals (god kings) openly present, like the dragon god Akarnosh, a nearly invincible upper god of the Yuan Su Shen Yu; here they are called Mahayana cultivators, their numbers are extremely many, the demon tribe alone has three or four hundred, and adding humans easily exceeds 1

We need to keep numbers exact: 100,000 immortal god realms; those ranked among the top ten; there are dozens of true immortals (god kings) openly; like the dragon god Akarnosh, a nearly invincible upper god of Yuan Su Shen Yu; here they are called Mahayana cultivators; their numbers are extremely many; the demon tribe alone has three or four hundred; adding humans easily exceeds 1,000.

We'll produce a concise translation.

Therefore, NPCs at the peak of the Nascent Soul level appear quite ordinary here.

Translation: "Thus, NPCs at the Nascent Soul Peak level also appear especially ordinary here."

Xiao Feng took out three first‑grade supreme treasures and two second‑grade supreme treasures for consignment; according to the auction house rules, the starting bid for a first‑grade supreme treasure is 300,000 spirit stones, and for a second‑grade supreme treasure it is 1,000,000 spirit stones, which is about the same as in the Elemental God Realm.

Translation: "Xiao Feng took out three first-tier Supreme Treasures and two second-tier Supreme Treasures for consignment; according to auction house rules, the starting bid for a first-tier Supreme Treasure is 300,000 Spirit Stones, and for a second-tier Supreme Treasure it is 1,000,000 Spirit Stones, prices similar to those in Yuan Su Shen Yu."

Consignment yields results in about an hour and a half; if sold, you receive the money minus some handling fees.

Translation: "Consignment yields results in about an hour and a half; if sold, you get the money minus some handling fees."

If it doesn't sell, the original item is returned with no fees charged.

Translation: "If unsold, the original item is returned with no fees charged."

Since he had to wait another hour or so, Xiao Feng could only continue strolling around the market.

Translation: "Since there was another hour and a half to wait, Xiao Feng could only continue strolling around the market."

He originally wanted to go to the advanced hall to see if any premium items were up for auction, but the system detected that he didn't have enough spirit stones—less than 10,000,000—and wouldn't let him in at all.

Translation: "Originally he wanted to go to the advanced hall to see if any premium goods were being auctioned, but the system detected that his Spirit Stones were less than 10,000,000 and outright barred him from entering."

Xiao Feng, who was used to being extravagant, felt the pain of being short of money for the first time; he could only wander around aimlessly, waiting for the auction to end.

Translation: "Xiao Feng, usually extravagant, felt the pain of being short of money for the first time; he could only wander around, waiting for the auction to end."

As he wandered, he ended up going downstairs to the second floor.

Translation: "As he wandered, he ended up going downstairs to the second floor."

Xiao Feng saw a rather handsome male player selling talisman engravings there, sparked some interest, and went over to take a look.

Translation: "Xiao Feng saw a rather handsome male player selling talisman engravings there, sparked some interest, and went over to take a look."

The player selling the talisman engravings is named Xu Zhou; he has a cold expression, isn't calling out for sales, has his items laid out on the stall, holds a piece of unknown animal bone in his left hand and a carving knife in his right, and is currently carving runes.

Translation: "The player selling talisman engravings was named Xu Zhou, with a cold expression, not calling out sales; he placed his goods on the stall, holding in his left hand a piece of unknown animal bone, and in his right hand a graver, currently carving runes."

"How do you sell the talisman engravings?" Xiao Feng asked.

Translation: "\"How are the talisman engravings sold? \" Xiao Feng asked."

Selling goods at a physical stall differs somewhat from a virtual stall; you can see the item attributes but there is no price display. The advantage is that you can offer more items for sale, while the disadvantage is… it's possible for a thief‑class player to snatch them.

Translation: "Such a physical stall differs somewhat from a virtual stall; you can see the goods' attributes but no prices are shown. Its advantage is that more items can be displayed; the disadvantage is…… it might be pilfered by players of the thief profession."

Stall owner Xu Zhou's carving motion didn't pause; he replied, "From top to bottom, each item on the first layer costs 1,000 spirit stones, the second layer 3,000, the third layer 40,000, and the fourth layer 500,000."

Translation: "Stall owner Xu Zhou's carving motion did not pause; he replied, \"From top to bottom, each item on the first layer costs 1,000 Spirit Stones, second layer 3,000, third layer 40,000, fourth layer 500,000. \""

The stall has four layers in total, holding roughly two to three thousand talisman papers and engravings.

Translation: "The stall has four layers in total, holding about two to three thousand talisman papers and engravings."

Xiao Feng took a look.

Translation: "Xiao Feng took a look."

Most of the items on the first layer are paper talismans of relatively low quality.

Translation: "Most of the first layer are paper talismans, of lower quality."

【God‑Travel Talisman】: Movement speed increased by 50%, lasts 300 seconds, becomes invalid upon entering combat.

Translation: "【God Travel Talisman】: Movement speed increased by 50%, lasts 300 seconds, becomes invalid upon entering combat."

【Rainstorm Talisman】: Summons a rainstorm over an area, dealing minor damage and applying a wet effect.

Translation: "【Rainstorm Talisman】: Summons a rainstorm covering an area, dealing minor damage and applying a wet effect."

【Gust Talisman】: Summons a strong wind over an area, dealing minor damage and blowing away lighter objects.

Translation: "【Gust Talisman】: Summons a strong wind over an area, dealing minor damage and blowing away lighter objects."

"A God‑Travel Talisman that boosts movement speed by 50% costs only 1,000 spirit stones each—really cheap…"

Translation: "\"A God Travel Talisman with 50% movement speed for only 1,000 Spirit Stones each—really cheap……\""

Xiao Feng thought to himself.

Translation: "Xiao Feng thought to himself."

The talismans of cultivators are roughly equivalent to the scrolls of mages, but the long‑duration movement‑speed scrolls in the Elemental God Realm can cost several times more than these.

Translation: "The talismans of cultivators are positioned similarly to mages' scrolls, but the long-lasting movement-speed scrolls of Yuan Su Shen Yu can be several times more expensive than these."

He then took a look at the second layer.

Translation: "He then looked at the second layer."

The second layer also consists of talisman paper, with stacks of over a hundred sheets, an extremely large quantity.

Translation: "The second layer also consists of talisman paper, a stack of hundreds, extremely numerous."

【Immobilization Talisman】: Causes a 5‑second immobilization effect on characters below level 350; the effect doubles for those below level 300.

Translation: "【Immobilization Talisman】: Causes a 5-second immobilization effect on characters below level 350; the effect doubles for those below level 300."

【Phantom Talisman】: Creates a phantom duplicate identical to oneself that lasts 30 seconds and disappears upon being attacked.

Translation: "【Phantom Talisman】: Creates a phantom duplicate identical to oneself, lasting 30 seconds, disappearing upon being attacked."

"Really not bad; playing as a cultivator is indeed more fun than playing as a mage." Xiao Feng grew even fonder of these items.

Translation: "\"Not bad, playing as a cultivator is indeed more enjoyable than playing as a mage. \" Xiao Feng grew increasingly fond of these things."

Leaving other things aside, when cultivators play their tricks, they are far more exciting than mages!

Translation: "Leaving other things aside, when cultivators play their strategies, they are far more spectacular than mages!"

Now look at the third layer.

Translation: "Then look at the third layer."

The talismans on the third layer are no longer paper; they are carved from bone and stone materials, with prices soaring to 40,000 spirit stones each—an increase of more than tenfold.

Translation: "The talismans on the third layer are no longer paper; they are carved from bone and stone materials, with prices soaring to 40,000 Spirit Stones each, an increase of more than tenfold."

【Blaze Talisman Engraving】: Usable 10/10 times, summons flames that deal moderate damage to a specified target or area for 10 seconds.

Translation: "【Blazing Fire Talisman Engraving】: Usable 10/10 times, summons blazing flames to deal moderate damage to a designated target or area, lasting 10 seconds."

【Shield Armor Talisman Engraving】: Usable 10/10 times, creates a layer of shield armor protecting the self; the shield lasts 30 seconds, has 300,000 spirit‑power resistance, and can absorb 200 million points of damage.

Translation: "【Shield Armor Talisman Engraving】: Usable 10/10 times, creates a layer of shield armor to protect oneself; the shield armor lasts 30 seconds, has 300,000 spirit power resistance, and can absorb 200 million points of damage."

"So it can be used repeatedly—no wonder it's so expensive…"

Translation: "\"So they can be reused, no wonder they're so expensive……\""

Hard talisman engravings are more durable than paper ones; they wear a little with each use and only break after ten uses, which offers many more benefits compared to scrolls.

Translation: "Hard talisman engravings are more durable than paper ones; each use causes some wear, and they only break after ten uses, which brings many more benefits compared to scrolls."

Now look at the most expensive fourth layer!

Translation: "Now look at the most expensive fourth layer!"

【Shrink‑Earth Jade Talisman】: Usable 50/50 times, shrinks the earth to an inch, instantly moving 10–100 meters in any direction (determined by where the viewpoint lands).

Translation: "【Shrink Earth Jade Talisman】: Usable 50/50 times, shrink the earth to an inch, instantly moving 10–100 meters in any direction (determined by viewpoint landing point)."

【Soldier‑Armor Jade Talisman】: Usable 50/50 times, commands divine weapons, summoning a 350‑level puppet that obeys orders; the puppet does not disappear before its life is exhausted (but cannot be healed).

Translation: "【Weapon Armor Jade Talisman】: Usable 50/50 times, command divine weapons, summon a level 350 puppet that obeys commands; the puppet does not disappear before its life is exhausted (but cannot be healed)."

All the engravings on this layer are jade; each can be used 50 times, costing 500,000 spirit stones, which equates to 10,000 spirit stones per use.

Translation: "The talisman engravings on this layer are all jade; each can be used 50 times, costing 500,000 Spirit Stones, equivalent to 10,000 Spirit Stones per use."

Although they look a bit pricey, the effects are indeed quite good; for players with better conditions, buying a few to keep on hand for emergencies is completely feasible.

Translation: "Although they look a bit pricey, the effects are indeed quite good; for players with better conditions, they can certainly buy a few to keep on hand for emergencies."

Xiao Feng gazed at them longingly, really wanting to buy a few to play with, but his financial situation didn't allow it.

Translation: "Xiao Feng gazed longingly, really wanting to buy a few to play with, but his financial situation did not allow it."

The stall owner was very aloof, having no intention to chat with Xiao Feng, perhaps because he noticed Xiao Feng had no money and couldn't be bothered.

Translation: "The stall owner was very aloof, having no intention to chat with Xiao Feng, perhaps noticing he had no money and thus ignoring him."

"Give me one God‑Travel Talisman and one Rainstorm Talisman."

Translation: "\"Give me one God Travel Talisman and one Rainstorm Talisman. \""

Xiao Feng stared for a while, feeling that not buying anything would be hard to justify, and he was also quite interested in these two talismans. Back then, relying on his Rainstorm Technique, he could make guild members across the world cry for their fathers and mothers; now encountering the cultivator's Rainstorm Talisman, he surely wants to see it in action.

Translation: "Xiao Feng looked for a while, feeling that not buying something would be hard to justify, and he was also quite interested in these two talismans; back then, relying on his Rainstorm Technique, he had made members of the World Guild cry for their fathers and mothers; now encountering a cultivator's Rainstorm Talisman, he surely wanted to see it in action."

"Your favor, 2,000." Stall owner Xu Zhou didn't even blink; without needing to look, he casually grabbed the two talisman papers Xiao Feng wanted, one of each, and placed them on the counter.

Translation: "\"Your favor, 2000. \" Stall owner Xu Zhou didn't even blink, without needing to look, he casually grabbed the two types of talisman paper Xiao Feng wanted, one sheet each, and placed them on the counter."

Xiao Feng took out 2,000 spirit stones and bought them.

Translation: "Xiao Feng took out 2,000 Spirit Stones and bought them."

At that moment, a woman's voice suddenly came from nearby.

Translation: "At that moment, a woman's voice suddenly came from nearby."

"Fellow Daoist of the Sole Sword Supreme, you have such a high‑level account—why are you buying these low‑grade talisman papers?"

Translation: "\"Fellow Daoist of the Sole Sword Supreme, you have such a big account, why are you buying these low-level talisman papers? \""

Xiao Feng turned his head and saw it was none other than Yù Cí Xuě, the one who had just tried to strike up a conversation with him.

Translation: "Xiao Feng turned his head and saw it was precisely Yu Cixue, who had just tried to strike up a conversation with him."

Her companions were nowhere to be seen; only she remained.

Translation: "Her companion was nowhere to be found, leaving only her."

"Nothing much, just buying them to play with." Xiao Feng replied casually, not wanting to explain.

Translation: "\"Nothing much, just buying for fun. \" Xiao Feng replied casually, not wanting to explain."

Yù Cí Xuě walked over, glanced at the talismans on the stall, and nodded slightly: "The quality is still decent; tell me what you want and I'll help you buy it."

Translation: "Yu Cixue walked over, glanced at the talismans on the stall, and nodded slightly: \"The quality is not bad; what do you want? I'll help you buy it. \""

Xiao Feng shook his head: "No need, I'm not lacking anything; I'm just playing for fun."

Translation: "Xiao Feng shook his head: \"No need, I lack nothing; I'm just playing for fun. \""

"Really?" Yù Cí Xuě looked at him, feeling that this handsome sword cultivator must be so broke he can't even afford to open a pot, yet is too embarrassed to say so.

Translation: "\"Really? \" Yu Cixue looked at him, always feeling that this handsome Sword Cultivator must be so poor he can't even afford to open a pot, yet feels embarrassed to say so."

"Boss, I'll take one of each talisman, give this married Sword Cultivator fellow cultivator." She suddenly spoke, saying to the stall-owner.

"What... what?"

The originally aloof vendor, upon hearing this, suddenly trembled, and the bone tablet he was halfway carving snapped directly.

"One of each, you sure?" He felt somewhat incredulous.

There are at least thirty or forty kinds of talismans on this counter; although the top two layers make up the majority, the five jade talismans on the bottom layer each cost 500,000, adding up to 2,500,000!

Taking one of each, you cannot buy them with 3,000,000 Spirit Stones.

And this female cultivator's intention is obvious: she wants to give Xiao Feng 3,000,000 Spirit Stones for free!