novelraw Chapter 407 - 16: Zhou Mou, Incompetent as I Am, Am Indeed a Thunder Cultivator!
Chapter 407 - 16: Zhou Mou, Incompetent as I Am, Am Indeed a Thunder Cultivator!
"It’s actually this treasure!"
"If there’s a Thunder Cultivator here, they’re in luck!"
"Indeed, Thunder Cultivators are rare, they might be able to acquire it at a very low price, truly enviable for us!"
The Thunder Element Essence can significantly enhance the power of Thunder Attribute Magical Treasures, shorten the nurturing and refining time, and even break through the shackles of a Magical Treasure, allowing it to advance to a higher level.
If it weren’t for the fact that this item can only be used by Thunder Cultivators, it would surely fetch a sky-high price.
"Hahaha, no one bidding? In that case, I’ll gladly accept this treasure for 1.2 million Spirit Stones!" At this moment, an excited voice rang out.
1.2 million Spirit Stones is less than two-thirds of this treasure’s market price.
Just when this person thought they were getting a steal, another rough voice called out.
"1.3 million Spirit Stones!"
As soon as the words were spoken, an elder in a blue and green Feather Crane Daoist Robe, inside one of the private rooms, became furious and cursed:
"Jin Yuanshu, you’re a Fire Attribute Cultivator, why are you competing with me for the ’Thunder Element Essence’!"
"Elder Zhao, although I can’t use it, wouldn’t it be a windfall if I could buy it at a low price? I can’t miss out on such an opportunity!"
In another private room, a burly man laughed heartily.
"You... Alright, alright, let’s see how many Spirit Stones you have!"
The elder laughed in anger and continued to bid:
"1.8 million Spirit Stones!"
He directly quoted the market price of this treasure.
"1.9 million!" The burly man laughed and said.
"2.2 million, Jin Yuanshu, dare you follow?" the elder said angrily,
In his view, if it weren’t for the man’s interference, he wouldn’t be spending an extra million Spirit Stones!
"Brother Zhao indeed has a substantial fortune, Jin is truly not comparable, I’ll let Daoist Brother Yu have the Thunder Element Essence!"
Once the man achieved his purpose, he stopped bidding; after all, if he continued, the Thunder Element Essence might really fall into his hands,
That would be over two million Spirit Stones
which is not a small number, most Core Formation Cultivators can’t afford it!
At this moment, as no one else was bidding in the field, the Daoist Robe elder thought the Thunder Element Essence would inevitably fall into his hands,
However, at this moment, Zhou Xun started bidding.
"2.4 million Spirit Stones!"
A clear voice sounded, making the Daoist Robe elder’s face freeze.
The price had already exceeded the market price by hundreds of thousands of Spirit Stones, how could anyone still be bidding,
But he couldn’t afford too much thought, the Thunder Element Essence was extremely important to him, he couldn’t give up, and had no choice but to continue.
"2.6 million Spirit Stones!"
"3 million!"
Zhou Xun’s expression was calm as he added another 400,000 Spirit Stones without hesitation, this time it was worth a Low-Grade Magical Treasure.
The Daoist Robe elder’s face was extremely solemn, he was unfamiliar with this voice, it was surely not someone he knew, naturally not someone here to snipe him,
very likely, this person was also a Thunder Cultivator, hence having this unyielding force to never let go unless acquiring this treasure.
But he couldn’t give up on this treasure, his Lifebound Magical Treasure had been stuck at Low-Grade Peak for a hundred years due to the material being too common,
If he could obtain this Thunder Element Essence, it would likely advance to Middle-Grade, greatly enhancing his strength.
This would give him a greater chance to vie for the Nascent Soul opportunity!
"3.6 million Spirit Stones!"
This was all the Spirit Stones the elder had, he raised the price in one go, hoping to intimidate Zhou Xun to back off.
It was just that the elder was a Thunder Cultivator, strong in both strength and resources; otherwise, most Core Formation Cultivators wouldn’t have that many Spirit Stones.
After quoting the price, the elder waited tensely.
The arena was in an uproar, 3.6 million Spirit Stones, already twice the price of this treasure.
This number was enough to purchase two Middle-Grade Magical Treasures!
Perhaps tonight’s auction king should be this Thunder Element Essence.
To surpass it, unless it’s a Nascent Soul Spiritual Object!
"3.6 million, supposed to be the closing price for this treasure!"
When this number came out, everyone thought the treasure would surely fall into the elder’s hands.
"4 million!"
At this moment, Zhou Xun’s voice sounded again, without a trace of emotion, as if it was just 400.
When the voice fell, everyone in the arena was stunned,
even Xiao Yin was full of surprise!
This sum,
Even he, the head of Wuli Commerce Association Primordial Division and Late-Stage Core Formation Cultivator, couldn’t easily produce!
"It seems, I underestimated that kid!"
Some private room owners revealed greedy expressions upon hearing this number.
Four million Spirit Stones were enough to make them take risks!
Hearing this number, the Daoist Robe elder showed a melancholic expression, knowing this Thunder Element Essence no longer belonged to him,
But soon, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes!
"If it doesn’t work, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"
After this, no one continued to bid, and Zhou Xun finally won the Thunder Element Essence.
Afterward, Zhou Xun decided not to participate further in the auction.
Soon, a middle-aged woman in palace attire walked in, carrying a tray,
"Greetings, fellow Daoist, this is the Thunder Element Essence you won, please check it!"
As she spoke, she pushed the tray in front of Zhou Xun.
Zhou Xun nodded slightly, lifted the silk cloth on top, revealing a delicate Jade Box,
with a Tier Three Spirit-Sealing Talisman attached to it,
With a flick of his finger, he removed the Sealing Spirit Talisman, the Jade Box opened automatically, instantly, numerous purple rays burst out,
turning the whole private room into a sea of purple,
Accompanied by the sound of Thunder Arcs in the air!
Indeed, a treasure worth millions, the phenomenon was astonishing!
Zhou Xun was very satisfied, closed the box, reapplied the Sealing Spirit Talisman, and nodded:
"Not bad, no problems!"
Then he patted his waist, releasing Spirit Lights flying onto the table in front of him.
Four hundred High-Grade Spirit Stones piled up into a small hill, flashing brilliantly, dazzling to behold.
"Please, fellow Daoist, verify!"
Zhou Xun pointed at the pile of Spirit Stones in front of him.
Even though she had seen many Spirit Stones, the sight stunned the woman; only after hearing Zhou Xun’s voice did she snap back to reality.
With a flick of her finger, the Spirit Stones flew one by one into her Storage Bag.
After they all entered, she checked everything.
"Four hundred High-Grade Spirit Stones, verified correct, this Thunder Element Essence is yours!"
With those words, the woman opened the door and left the private room.
Seeing this, Zhou Xun quickly put the Jade Box into his Storage Bag, then left the private room without hesitation, using the passage at the back to leave Celestial Cloud Hall early.
Today he truly made a great scene, four million Spirit Stones were enough to attract a large crowd of uninvited guests.
Though his strength was not weak, he had no energy to deal with them one by one.
Better to leave soon.
After exiting, Zhou Xun twisted and turned through Primordial City, changing identities several times, finally returning to his Cave Mansion.
"Now that the Thunder Element Essence is in hand, next, it’s just the Thunder-Encompassing Crystal left!"