Chapter 191: Lion King Bone Bidding Segment

First to appear was a king‑grade treasure!

The Four Seas Chamber of Commerce auction is famous in the Three Provinces' land, and behind it stands the foremost artifact‑refining master.

Treasures are the hallmark of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce auction.

A king‑grade treasure is, in the hearts of countless low‑level cultivators, a divine object they dream of.

In an instant, many could not hold back and began bidding.

After a fierce struggle, the treasure was finally seized by a lone cultivator who gritted his teeth and put up all his possessions.

With the first item sold smoothly, the auction warmed up, and various rare treasures were continuously put up for bidding.

The auctioneer's eloquent introduction and hype.

The crowd below boiled over, shouting hoarsely as they raised their bids.

The atmosphere was hot as a blazing flame, and the transaction prices kept rising.

"Next…"

The auctioneer deliberately kept everyone in suspense, then announced in a loud voice: "The item we are about to auction is a top‑grade spiritual object—"

"Lion King Bone!"

The auctioneer announced loudly, his voice full of excitement.

"Lion King Bone, it comes from the remains of the ancient Lion King, having undergone countless ages of sedimentation, and has long been buried in the mysterious place of Myriad Beasts Ridge."

"It contains immense beast‑soul power; if directly refined and absorbed, it can greatly strengthen the body, temper the meridians, and even has a tiny chance to transform a cultivator's innate talent."

"Moreover, it is a key primary material for refining many top‑grade spiritual artifacts and peerless elixirs, its value immeasurable!"

"Alright, I won't say more."

"The opening bid for the Lion King Bone is five hundred thousand spirit stones."

"Moreover, each raise must be no less than fifty thousand spirit stones!"

As soon as the auctioneer's words fell, the crowd below exploded in an uproar and exclamations.

Everyone marveled, not only at the heaven‑defying efficacy of the Lion King Bone, but also at the staggering price.

Cultivating talent is innate; wanting to improve even a bit is extremely difficult.

Just based on the Lion King Bone's chance to boost talent, it is enough to drive countless cultivators mad with envy.

Yet that lofty price is like an uncrossable chasm, causing the vast majority to hesitate and retreat.

Five hundred thousand spirit stones—what does that mean?

In this world, spirit stones are the universal currency of cultivators.

Five hundred thousand spirit stones—many third‑rate cultivation sects, even if they sold everything, could not scrape together that sum.

Only second‑rate sects, by exhausting all their resources, might possibly manage it.

Although the treasure is good, ninety‑nine percent of people can only stare at it, full of envy and jealousy, yet have no way to obtain it.

In the Heavenly Character Room Five, Li Du flushed with excitement.

"After waiting so long, I finally have a treasure that moves my heart."

At the Heroes' Banquet, he failed to obtain the top literary ranking and drink with Yu Xian'er, thus losing some face.

Now it's a good chance to spend some spirit stones to join the bidding and show off.

After all, five hundred thousand spirit stones are just a drop in the bucket for him.

"Five hundred fifty thousand spirit stones!" Li Du walked to the edge of the private room, hands behind his back, and shouted loudly.

Seeing someone call out a bid, everyone looked up.

"Isn't that Li Du, son of Li Yue, the Southern King of Youzhou?"

"Who says otherwise? If he weren't the Young Master of the Southern King, how dare he bid."

"Yes, five hundred fifty thousand spirit stones may be an astronomical figure for others, but for Li Du it's nothing at all."

"It looks like the Lion King Bone will be taken by Li Du in the bidding—after all, who would dare compete with him?"

People chatted among themselves.

Everyone thought the Lion King Bone was sure to go to Li Du.

However.

Some who had attended the Heroes' Banquet, however, said:

"I doubt it; I heard that all sixteen Heavenly Character‑sized private rooms are full, and many big shots have come—who will get the Lion King Bone is still uncertain."

As expected.

As soon as the crowd finished speaking, someone called out: "Six hundred thousand spirit stones."

Immediately.

The crowd looked up and saw a handsome young man standing in Heavenly Character Room Eight.

The youth wore a moon‑white long robe, its sleeves swaying gently in the breeze like flowing moonlight.

His features were clear and handsome, his brows and eyes bearing an innate gentleness, his eyes bright as stars.

When he smiled, the arc was like spring sunshine, warming people to the core.

This person is Han Feng of Three Cliffs Mountain.

Seeing Han Feng, the crowd began to discuss again.

"I didn't expect him to come as well."

"Yes, that's Han Feng of Three Cliffs Mountain—outside the Central Province, he's the most dazzling genius disciple."

"Moreover, he has always been at odds with Li Du, and this time he was the first to stand up and bid to outdo Li Du—clearly he came prepared."

"Whether prepared or not, it's a clash of immortals; for us to watch is enough."

"What you said is exactly right."

Hahaha!

Everybody burst out laughing.

Li Du, facing Han Feng openly suppressing him, had long held a grudge; earlier at the Hero Tavern, he had suppressed him, and now he still wants to suppress him.

Do you really think I, Li Du, am jealous?

Compared to spirit stones, Li Du hasn't even regarded anyone.

Having said what was in his heart.

Li Du was just about to continue bidding.

Just then.

Seven hundred thousand spirit stones.

A clear, ringing voice boomed down.

The interest sparked by the conflict between Li Du and Han Feng was instantly forgotten by everyone, and everyone turned to look toward the sound.

Someone actually dared to shout a bid stepping on Li Du and Han Feng.

Moreover, the bid was increased by another ten thousand.

This was clearly aimed at the two of them.

Just who is this person?

This only heightened everyone's curiosity.

They all turned to look toward the sound.

All that could be seen was a youth still standing in the Heavenly Character Twelve Private Room.

The youth wore a washed‑white yet clean plain‑colored long robe, with delicate trims on the collar and cuffs, a dark‑blue sash around his waist, and an ancient jade pendant inscribed with the characters 'Know Propriety' hanging from it.

His hair was neatly tied up with a wooden pin, a few loose strands falling beside his handsome face, further accentuating his picturesque brows and eyes.

His complexion was as white as jade, exuding a hint of scholarly air; his eyes were bright and profound, as if harboring countless knowledge and wisdom.

He often held a yellowed scroll in his hand, his fingertips lightly rubbing the pages; his every move displayed elegance, as if worldly turmoil had nothing to do with him.

Isn't this person the genius youth Mo Jie from the Read Heaven Gate?

What need is there to doubt? It's him.

I once glanced at him from afar; he is Mo Jie.

I never expected Mo Jie to also be interested in the Lion King Bone.

Everyone's eyes were filled with shock.

After all, the Read Heaven Gate is the strongest sect beyond Central State.

Li Du, son of the South King, and the evil genius Han Feng of Three Cliffs Mountain are both far inferior to this person.

Mo Jie merely gave a faint smile, as light as clouds and wind.

Although he cultivates through reading, he also especially needs the enhancement from the Lion King Bone.

Once he possesses the Lion King Bone's enhancement, his strength will rise to a higher level.

Thus, when competing against the evildoers of Central State, he will have a bit more foundation.

Therefore… the Lion King Bone is a must‑obtain for him.