"Okay, I'm done."
Zhang Yao showed a smile, nodded, and took the talisman.
After taking the picture of Qian Bian Liuli Qi, his wealth shrank by almost half, and he didn't plan to take pictures of the remaining things anymore, so he just happily watched the fun.
Two quarters of an hour later, the bidding session of the grand auction came to the final stage.
Duan Bingxu opened the red cloth and found a delicate small porcelain bottle on the tray. He carefully raised the porcelain bottle and said loudly:
"Next, the last treasure to be auctioned is the top-quality second-level life-extending elixir, the 'True Ruyi Pill' that is enough to extend one's lifespan by a dozen!!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire venue was completely boiling and fell into madness.
The average lifespan of a foundation-building monk is only about two hundred years, and the limit is only four years. Being able to extend one life by one year is enough to make people jealous.
With sixty years of longevity, not to mention the foundation-building monks, even the golden elixir ancestor would be tempted.
If Ruyi True Pill was only at the second level and was ineffective against Golden Pill cultivators, it would have been impossible for him to end up in the big auction, and it would have been secretly decided by several Golden Pill ancestors.
"The Ruyi True Pill has a base price of 100,000 spirit stones. Each increase in price must not be less than 1,000 spirit stones. Bidding starts now!"
Duan Bingxu’s words just finished:
The foundation-building masters in each second-floor box all made bids one after another, and the competition was far more intense than the Qian Bian Liuli Qi.
However, in just a dozen breaths of time, the price of 'Ruyi True Pill' has reached a sky-high price of 300,000 spirit stones, and it shows no signs of slowing down.
Some strong foundation-building experts who had not appeared for a long time suddenly appeared from various boxes to participate in the competition. The scene became extremely heated for a while, and each family refused to give in.
Obviously, these old guys got the news early and came specifically for this wishful elixir.
"Good guy! That's crazy!"
Seeing this scene, Zhang Yao couldn't help but sigh sincerely.
He could now confirm that this Ruyi True Pill was indeed produced by Tianbao Tower, and was probably refined by Yu Wentai himself.
If other people had such a method, they would probably hide it and digest it internally, and it is unlikely that they would end up at a big auction for public bidding.
"With such level of alchemy and weapon refining, his ability to make money is really scary."
"No wonder that under his leadership, Tianbao Tower's power has expanded rapidly over the past century, and even several Jindan ancestors have betrayed him..."
Zhang Yao thought about this, his thoughts were flying, and he gradually stopped paying attention to the fierce auction competition.
Half an hour later:
The competition for the Ruyi True Pill has reached its final moment, and the atmosphere on the second floor of the venue has become tense, with a feeling of a close call.
Life span is a matter of life and death. If this was not in Tianbao Tower, these foundation-building experts would have been unable to hold back and were ready to snatch it away.
"Okay, old ghost Zhuge, you are so cruel!"
An insidious sound sounded, causing most of the foundation-building monks to feel a sting in their souls, and their expressions changed with horror.
"I want to see how arrogant you can be!"
"hehe……"
A chuckle rang out, and strange soul fluctuations spread, making many foundation-building monks feel relaxed, and the previous sting of the soul was also resolved:
"I won't bother you, Old Ghost Zeng."
"After I get the Ruyi True Pill, I will take it and refine it directly in Tianbao Tower. I won't give anyone the opportunity to take advantage of it."
His words were obviously meant for 'Old Ghost Zeng'.
Many foundation-building experts who were secretly thinking about something could only sigh helplessly when they heard this, and gave up their thoughts one after another.
"Old ghost Zeng? Could it be that he is the patriarch of the Dumen Zeng family from the previous generation?"
"And this person named Zhuge should be the famous 'Zhuge Tianxing' a hundred years ago. I didn't expect that he is still alive..."
Peng Yuexian's expression changed slightly, and his tone revealed extreme fear.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yao silently wrote down these two names in his heart without thinking too much.
"clang!"
Duan Bingxu rang the bell and said loudly with a smile on his face:
"Congratulations to the distinguished guests in Box A7 for successfully bidding on the final treasure - the Ruyi True Pill for a price of 469,000 spiritual stones!"
Amid the cries of exclamation, lamentation, and envy from tens of thousands of monks, the porcelain bottle carrying the Ruyi True Pill was sent under the square grid.
Duan Bingxu once again raised his voice, bowed his hands and saluted around the venue, and said:
"Thank you all for your support. This auction was a complete success. All the items were sold at first-rate prices, and the total transaction volume reached a new high."
"This grand auction ends here. Everyone, see you in ten years!"
The words fell:
He bowed deeply to the surrounding people, and the red curtains on both sides were raised, announcing the official end of the grand auction.
The huge venue became buzzing and noisy again, and many monks got up and prepared to leave.
"Let's go too."
Zhang Yao also stood up, said hello, and was about to leave with Lao Peng and the others.
But just after leaving the box and walking a few steps in the corridor, a person in charge of building the foundation of Tianbao Tower stopped a few people.
"May I ask, who is the Qingxu Guild Leader of the GCC?"
"it's me."
Zhang Yao raised his eyebrows, feeling a little wary in his heart, and said:
"May I ask what you want from me?"
"There is something that needs to be discussed in detail with the leader of Qingxu Guild face to face."
The foundation building leader said, stretched out his hand to indicate:
"this way please."
Zhang Yao nodded calmly and motioned for Lao Peng and the others to follow him.
Soon, the two came to a palace hall on the upper floor. The guests and hosts sat down separately, and the maid beside them immediately offered spiritual tea and fragrant tea.
The person in charge of foundation building looked at everyone, smiled slightly and said:
"All of you, distinguished guests, bought a lot of things in the big auction just now."
"Since I have invited you all over, I don't want to trouble you all to make another trip. Why don't you give the tokens and talismans to the deacons in the building and let them get them for you distinguished guests."
"That's fine."
Zhang Yao and others looked at each other, nodded in agreement, and handed over their tokens.
Anyway, we are in Tianbao Tower, so we are not afraid of the other party playing tricks. After all, the reputation accumulated over hundreds of years of business is much more valuable than this small profit.
"This fellow Taoist."
After the Qi Refining Deacon respectfully took away the talisman, Zhang Yao asked:
"I wonder why our friend stopped us?"
"Is such that……"
The Foundation Establishment Manager on the opposite side carefully considered his tone before asking cautiously:
"I would like to ask if your association issued a wanted order about ten years ago to publicly hunt down a female cultivator named 'Li Shuixian'?"
"ah?"
As soon as these words came out, Zhang Yao and others were taken aback.
None of them had thought beforehand that the person in charge of building the foundation of Tianbao Tower would actually come here for Li Shuixian.
"Master, what is this man's plan?"
Lao Peng couldn't hold himself back and secretly transmitted his spiritual thoughts.
"Could it be that Li Shuixian who broke through to the foundation building stage and joined Tianbao Tower? They want us to cancel the wanted order?"
"Let's take a look first and then talk..."
Zhang Yao frowned slightly, not sure in his heart, and quietly responded with his spiritual mind.
On the surface, he was slightly surprised before his expression returned to normal and he said calmly:
"Yes, that Li Shuixian was originally the warehouse supervisor in Suiyu Mountain, responsible for taking care of the important properties in the association."
"But when foreign enemies came and attacked Suiyu Mountain, he abandoned the formation and stole it. He took away a large amount of ore and fled. That's why we issued a wanted order."
Many years have passed and the matter has been settled long ago, and he has no intention of overturning Li Shuixian's case.
After all, that woman didn't believe him in the first place and chose to defect, so he wouldn't care about her anymore, and she would bear all the consequences herself.
"As expected."
Upon hearing this, the foundation building manager opposite showed a hint of understanding and said:
"To be honest, I just received this task."
"That female cultivator Li Shuixian was accepted as the first direct disciple by our Master Yuwen just yesterday!"
"This mission was personally assigned by the poster Yuwen. I would like to ask the leader Qingxu to take back the wanted order for her and let bygones be bygones. For this reason, the poster can make some compensation."
"What?!"
Zhang Yao, Peng Yuexian and others were shocked when they heard what he said.
Tianbao Tower owner Yu Wentai accepted Li Shuixian as his direct disciple?
Zhang Yao's first thought was that he didn't believe it, but after he realized it, he felt it was ridiculous to the extreme.
What qualifications does Li Shuixian have? Not even the earth spirit root, just an ordinary three-attribute miscellaneous spirit root. After cultivating to Qi Refining Consummation, you are over 40 years old. There is not much hope of attacking the foundation in the future.
With this kind of qualifications and background, if you were placed in a small southwestern country such as Weiguo or Liguo, you would most likely be an ordinary late-stage Qi refining person throughout your life.
And what is Yuwentai’s status? The first person under the majestic golden elixir, the absolute invincible in foundation building, a big shot who would shake the entire twenty-four continents of Dali.
What did he like about Li Shuixian that made him take her under his wing?
"..."
Zhang Yao, Lao Peng, Fairy Li Chen and others looked at each other for a few times, and for a moment they all fell into a strange silence.
"Ahem!"
The Foundation Establishment Manager opposite waited for a few breaths, and finally broke the silence with an awkward dry cough:
"Master Qingxu, what do you think?"
"……I have no opinion."
Zhang Yao had no expression on his face and said:
"Since Li Shuixian is lucky enough to be chosen by Master Yuwen as his direct disciple, of course we in the GCC will not hold on to his pigtails."
"Don't worry, fellow Taoist, after I return to Cangjiang Water Mansion, I will order people to cancel all arrest orders against her, and let bygones be bygones."
"good."
The foundation building manager opposite him breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile:
"I knew that Master Qingxu must be a smart man."
As he spoke, he took out a small white porcelain bottle from his sleeve and handed it over with a smile.
"This is the compensation given to you by Mr. Yuwen, the old man - a wishful elixir!"
The moment the words fell:
Zhang Yao could clearly feel that the breathing of Lao Peng and others became heavier, and their burning eyes were fixed on the small white porcelain bottle.
"I'm afraid this is too expensive..."
There was a hint of polite refusal in Zhang Yao's tone, and his movements were inevitably hesitant.
This Ruyi True Pill is indeed priceless, but it is also a hot potato. Those old guys who have completed the foundation building are all jealous and will break their heads to fight for it.
Once the news leaks out, I am afraid that he may not be able to return to Fangzhou safely, and it is almost certain that he will be attacked and intercepted.
What's more, this thing was refined by Yuwentai, who knows what's behind it? Just for Li Shuixian, Yu Wentai is willing to put up such a big bargaining chip?
"Master Qingxu."
The person in charge of foundation building opposite seemed to understand Zhang Yao's concerns and said helplessly:
"This Ruyi True Pill was personally pointed out by Master Yuwen and said that it was to be compensated for you."
"If you are really worried, you can stay in Tianbao Tower for a few more days and let me swallow it and refine it first."
"...Okay, I'll accept that thing."
Zhang Yao looked at him deeply, then suddenly spoke and reached out to take the white porcelain bottle.
Then, he put away the porcelain bottle, turned to look at Lao Peng beside him, and said in a deep voice:
"Master Haihe should still be exchanging the auction items and has not left the Tianbao Tower headquarters."
"Lao Peng, you went to stop him immediately and told him that I had something important to ask him. Please go to the room and wait for me."
"...Okay! I'll go right away!"
Lao Peng was startled and came over immediately.
After he hurriedly stood up and left the hall, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart at Zhang Yao's determination and courage.
If it were him, it would be difficult for him to hand over such a life-extending treasure to others so decisively, even if he knew that it might bring greater benefits. But Zhang Yao just did it, and he did it so neatly.
"Oh? Master Qingxu is really a good judge."
The person in charge of foundation building opposite also understood Zhang Yao's thoughts and sighed with emotion.
The two chatted again for a while, and after confirming some details about removing the wanted order, Zhang Yao and others said goodbye and left.
"You guys go back first, I may have to stay for another two days."
Zhang Yao dismissed Fairy Lichen and others, and after a few words of explanation, he hurried to the 325th floor, ready to meet Master Haihe.
At the same time, on the top floor of Tianbao Building, in Yuwentai's private residence.
"This...you gave him a wishful elixir?"
Li Shuixian was shocked when he heard this.
"right."
The corners of Yuwentai's mouth raised slightly, revealing a faint smile:
"Actually, I was planning to just give him a top-level spiritual weapon."
"But I did a little manual research and found out that this person was once your old friend, so naturally he needs to be treated a little more preferentially."
"..."
Li Shuixian's face turned red and she whispered:
"Master, why bother teasing me?"
"Years ago, he was a dignified Master of Foundation Establishment. I was just a first-rate concubine who had no choice but to recommend herself to the pillow. I can't be said to be an old friend..."
As she spoke, she paused for a moment, with a hint of resentment in her tone:
"Besides, since the shocking incident in Kangzhou, he has taken over the power of the GCC and has long forgotten about me."
"If he was really serious, he should have withdrawn the wanted order long ago..."
When Yuwentai heard this, he smiled casually and said:
"You also said that he is Master Ji Zhu. Your identities were not equal at the beginning, so it is difficult for you to have much true feelings."
"This Master Qingxu is quite good, and he is also a young and promising man. Since you gave him your Yuan Yin, you might be able to renew your relationship in the future."
He said, paused, and then continued:
"By the way, I remember telling you that your ancestor's surname was not Li. He should have changed his surname."
"Now that you have become my disciple, you should draw a clear line from the past. If you want, you can change it back to your ancestor's original surname."
"oh?"
Hearing this, Li Shuixian couldn't help but asked curiously:
"Then I dare to ask Master, what was the original surname of my ancestor? I have never heard my parents say it."
When Yuwentai heard this, his smile was still gentle, but his eyes were a little deeper, and he said slowly:
"Your ancestor's surname was Liu."
(End of chapter)
