novelraw Chapter 343 - 283: Half Fox Demon Blood, Half Changsheng Blood! (Double-Length)
Chapter 343 - 283: Half Fox Demon Blood, Half Changsheng Blood! (Double-Length)
Very soon, a young lady presented the auction item.
"The first item tonight is the Purple Smoke Pot."
"This item is the masterpiece of Master Shao from the Talisman Mountain Sect, crafted over six months. The body is refined from top-grade Purple-Ink Stone, and it is engraved with three layers of runes: life spirit, spirit locking, and spirit nurturing.
Just by storing plain water for three nights, it can transform into Spiritual Spring Water. When a martial artist drinks it, the effect is akin to cultivating with Spirit Crystals. If high-quality tea is already stored in it, the pot can enhance the tea’s quality..."
Wang Zhongyi introduced it to everyone, quickly drawing interested gazes from many.
"This is classified as a level three talisman, top quality!"
"Indeed, my family’s elder is hosting a banquet, and this pot would make a perfect gift. I’ll offer ten middle-grade Spirit Crystals," said the aristocratic youth without waiting for Wang Zhongyi to set the base price.
These wealthy heirs, who often see treasures, are well aware of the worth of good items.
Wang Zhongyi saw this and simply smiled, closing his mouth.
"I too fancy this item at a glance and don’t want to let it go. Fifteen middle-grade Spirit Crystals," said another young man, lightly shaking a folded fan as he named his price.
"Purple-Ink Stone is indeed a good item. I’ll offer twenty middle-grade Spirit Crystals, and beyond that, I’ll let the rest of you have it," another laughed lightly.
Song Changming watched the rising prices among the crowd, first feeling that these heirs from Core City truly had wealth.
Tossing middle-grade Spirit Crystals so effortlessly, their lavishness exceeded his expectations.
Thus, holding a few middle-grade Spirit Crystals seemed inadequate here, not even qualifying him to participate in the bidding.
He then mused that the Talisman Master profession was indeed a lucrative field.
It made him somewhat tempted to join that Talisman Mountain Sect.
However, the path of runes requires talent, and without natural aptitude in Talisman Tao, it wouldn’t be easy to enter that sect.
Things are valued when they’re rare; if everyone could refine talismans and talisman paper, these things wouldn’t be worth such prices.
Another concern was that among the runes inscribed on the Purple Pot was the Spirit Locking Talisman he needed.
However, as the Spirit Locking Talisman was engraved on the pot and worked in combination with other runes, it was useless to him.
Ultimately, the Purple Smoke Pot sold for a high price of fifty middle-grade Spirit Crystals to the first young man who wanted it as a gift for his family elder.
Song Changming watched the young man casually take out the Spirit Crystals, showing a demeanor that indicated this amount meant nothing to him. He played with the treasured pot with interest.
One must admit, even without any functionality, its antique elegance alone could fetch a good price.
It looked so attractive that Song Changming couldn’t help but take an extra glance.
Wang Zhongyi was already introducing the second auction item.
Song Changming looked over, and unexpectedly, it was a silver-white sword, presented together with its scabbard.
At first glance, the sword’s craftsmanship was exquisite, down to the smallest detail. The equally silver-white metallic scabbard was adorned with exquisite dragon and phoenix floral patterns, and the sword hilt was equally meticulously designed.
Put together, it looked more like a masterpiece of craftsmanship than a battlefield weapon, evoking admiration rather than fear.
Even Song Changming, a swordsman who didn’t use swords, felt a fondness for it.
Let alone those noble young men, who all showed an eager interest.
Wang Zhongyi smiled brightly, perfectly aware of these distinguished guests’ desires.
The items he chose to auction would never go unnoticed or unsold.
"This sword is named Fei Feng, crafted by Elder Cheng from the Star Pavilion. It is engraved with Wind Breaking, Gathering Might, and Sharpness... it’s a level three talisman sword, top quality!"
The moment Wang Zhongyi finished speaking, the bidding began in earnest.
"I’ll bid thirty middle-grade Spirit Crystals for this sword!"
"My younger sister has just come of age and needs a famous sword as an accessory. I’ll bid fifty middle-grade Spirit Crystals for this sword!"
"I’ll offer sixty!"
"..."
The price of this sword quickly surpassed the previous Purple Smoke Pot, ultimately reaching an astounding one hundred and ten middle-grade Spirit Crystals!
"Sigh, truly, some people have money with nowhere to spend. Though good, this sword isn’t worth so many Spirit Crystals," an Innate Martial Artist shook his head helplessly, watching the fervent bidding.
Song Changming stood by, noticing this Innate Martial Artist, who had participated in the sword’s bidding earlier but was outbid in a blink.
The high price forced him to withdraw and abandon the competition.
It could only be said that this auction was an internal competition among wealthy and influential heirs, where ordinary people, even Innate Martial Artists, usually couldn’t financially compete with these extraordinary young men.
"This sword would also be a suitable gift for Qingqing," muttered Song Changming before walking away.
With no Spirit Crystals on him, there was no point in thinking about the auction. He shifted his gaze towards the items in the Crystal Boxes.
Their prices were much more reasonable, even if their quality and allure couldn’t match the auction items.
Soon, Song Ping’an found the Spirit Locking Talisman he needed.
As a level three talisman paper, its listed price was fifty-four low-grade Spirit Crystals, equivalent to over five middle-grade Spirit Crystals.
Talisman paper was much cheaper than talismans; this price, though not cheap for Song Changming, was reasonable, considered the market price for a level three Spirit Locking Talisman.
After paying the Spirit Crystals, he soon obtained the Spirit Locking Talisman.
However, this left him with few Spirit Crystals.
"I need to find a profession, gain an identity, and stop being unemployed..." Song Changming considered his options, watched the auction a while longer, and then left the Celestial Treasure Pavilion and the Second District with Song Ping’an.
To settle down here, a stable identity was a must—he couldn’t always remain unknown.
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