Chapter 675: Auction
After Qin Ziling muttered to himself for a while, he had no choice but to change his body shape and appearance, and even his aura became more gloomy and cold, and he even deliberately blended in a hint of death aura, as if his vitality and lifespan had been depleted too much.
"That old witch will never fall in love with me in this state!" Qin Ziling touched his wrinkled face and muttered to himself as he summoned an ice flying sword, which turned into a ray of cold light and quickly flew towards the direction of Juxian Island.
A flying magic weapon can use immortal stones as a continuous power source and fly quickly and continuously, but in terms of speed it is definitely not as good as controlling a flying sword.
However, controlling a flying sword requires consuming one's own spiritual energy.
Qin Ziling has strong immortal power and has the Wuchen Immortal Pill to replenish it, so he doesn't feel bad about it.
Flying the flying sword all the way, Qin Ziling finally returned to Juxian Island.
However, as soon as he returned to Juxian Island, Qin Ziling obediently went into the rented cave and never dared to come out and wander around again.
He is very powerful and has a terrifying trump card, but he has no strong backing. He can only travel at night in fine clothes and cannot show himself in places where many experts gather.
Otherwise, the more high-profile he is, the faster he will die!
As time got closer to the auction day, more and more powerful people came, even two eighth-grade True Immortals came.
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In a blink of an eye, it was already the day of the auction.
Qin Ziling came to the central pavilion of the Tianji branch alone.
To be on the safe side, he also wore a cloak, wrapping his whole body tightly, and exuding a cold and deathly aura.
There are many people dressed like Qin Ziling today, so it doesn't seem out of place.
Of course, big shots like Lan Ran and Zhu Ji definitely don’t need to dress like this.
Those who dress like this are either cautious people or their wealth and strength do not match, and they are afraid of being targeted.
As soon as Qin Ziling arrived at the door, a beautiful woman came up to him and led him to an independent reception room.
"Excuse me, would you like to participate in the auction in the public area or in the VIP room?" the woman asked.
"What's the difference?" Qin Ziling asked.
"The VIP room is a completely private space, isolated from outside prying eyes. After buying the things you like, you can quietly leave halfway through the secret passage of our Tianji branch and no one will know. However, if the immortal wants to enter the VIP room, in addition to showing sufficient financial resources, he also needs to pay one hundred top-grade immortal stones." The woman replied.
"How much financial resources are sufficient?" Qin Ziling asked.
"At least 100,000 top-grade immortal stones or cultivation resources of corresponding value." The woman replied.
"At least 100,000 top-grade immortal stones?" Qin Ziling was slightly surprised when he heard this.
When he killed Yan Gu, the top-grade immortal stones collected in Yan Gu's storage ring would be worth about 10,000 yuan if converted into standard-sized top-grade immortal stones.
Of course, Yan Gu’s storage ring also contains more valuable elixirs, pills, minerals and other resources . After a 70% to 80% discount, there are definitely more than 100,000 top-grade immortal stones, but not much more.
Therefore, the threshold of 100,000 top-grade immortal stones is already very high. A sixth-grade true immortal is still eligible to enter the VIP room, but for a fifth-grade true immortal, it is basically impossible unless the family background is particularly good.
As for Qin Ziling, who only showed the second-grade True Immortal, the possibility was even smaller.
So when she saw the obvious surprise in Qin Ziling's tone, the woman was neither surprised nor impatient, but smiled and said: "In previous years, the auction did not have such high requirements. Generally, 10,000 top-grade immortal stones would qualify.
But this auction is a grand auction that only happens once every thousand years, and the General Pavilion even specially allocated ten sixth-grade "Du'e Xiandan" and one seventh-grade "Du'e Xiandan", so many powerful figures from the four major seas came, and the threshold was naturally much higher. "
"So that's the case. Then please arrange a VIP room for me!" Qin Ziling nodded.
"What? True Immortal, you want a VIP room?" The woman's voice suddenly rose, but this time it was full of surprise and shock.
She led Qin Ziling into a separate reception room for questioning. This was actually the rule of the Tianji branch and a routine matter. She never thought that Qin Ziling would ask for the VIP room.
In fact, the Tianji branch had already arranged special personnel to receive and arrange a VIP room for the famous and powerful figures in the four seas, such as the elders of Juxian Pavilion, the peak master Lan Ran from Jiuxuan Mountain, the young sect master Hao Bing, etc.
The receptionist was not on the same level as her.
She was just checking for omissions in case she missed a sponsor.
This is also one of the secrets of the Tianji branch's long-term prosperity.
"How do you verify my financial resources? Do you want me to show them one by one?" Qin Ziling asked in a cold voice.
"No need. You just need to pay 10,000 top-grade immortal stones as a deposit, or resources of nearly equal value. Don't worry, our Tianji branch is the branch opened by the Seven Stars Palace on Juxian Island, and we will never embezzle your immortal stones." The woman replied.
"Of course I believe this." Qin Ziling nodded.
There were very few rumors about the Seven Star Palace. Even Bao Zhidao knew very little about it. But from the little information that had leaked out, it all showed that the Seven Star Palace was an extremely powerful force, much stronger than the Jiuxuan Sect, the Siyou Sect, and the Nanbo Sect.
It was also because of this that the young master of Nanbo Sect would come in person to attend an auction when Tianji Pavilion of Qixing Palace opened a branch on Juxian Island.
Strong strength also represents credibility to some extent!
So Qin Ziling was not worried about showing off his wealth in front of this woman. In fact, he would be bidding to buy something later, and it would be impossible not to show off his wealth.
"Thank you for your trust, Immortal." The woman bowed slightly.
"By the way, the auction supports barter, right?" Qin Ziling asked again.
"Of course we support it. In fact, for truly high-end auction items, we would prefer that buyers can exchange them for what we need. For example, in previous years' auctions of the fifth-grade 'Du' Xian Dan', generally one portion of medicinal materials used to refine the fifth-grade 'Du' Xian Dan' can be exchanged for one fifth-grade 'Du' Xian Dan'." The woman replied.
When Qin Ziling heard this, a look of surprise appeared on the cold and old face in the cloak.
Qin Ziling asked Huolong about a complete set of fifth-grade medicinal materials for the "Du'e Xiandan". He said he could produce five pills.
If this were refined by a fire dragon, it would be a huge profit.
Of course, with the Fire Dragon’s previous cultivation level, if it had not been “stranded on the beach”, it would not have fallen into the tragic situation of having to refine the fifth-grade “Deliverance Pill” for Qin Ziling.
Therefore, if someone else were to refine it, it would be considered acceptable if they could produce two pills per portion on average.
But even so, it's double the profit.
"When it comes to the sixth grade, no one knows the specific exchange rate before the auction starts. But there must be more than one medicinal ingredient, at least three or more. Because when it comes to the sixth grade, it usually requires a Taoist immortal to refine it, and the success rate is not high." The woman continued when she saw Qin Ziling was silent.
"No wonder there are so few seventh-grade True Immortals in the four major seas. Without a strong background or great opportunity, I'm afraid there are not many sixth-grade True Immortals in the four major seas who can afford to buy this sixth-grade 'Deliverance Pill'." Qin Ziling was surprised again when he heard this.
Because according to what this woman said, the sixth-grade true immortals he killed, no matter whether they were Yan Gu, Shan Yuan, Yan Jie or Xiao Ren, could not afford a sixth-grade "Deliverance Pill". Even if the wealth of the four of them were combined, it would not be enough.
However, after being surprised, Qin Ziling thought that even a powerful force like the Jiuxuan Sect had not started to refine the sixth-grade "Du'e Immortal Pill" for a long time, and he felt that all this was very reasonable and normal.
"Fortunately, I have the help of Senior Huolong. Otherwise, if my disciples cultivate to the sixth-grade True Immortal realm and want to overcome the wind and fire tribulation to become seventh-grade True Immortals, I won't be able to afford it even if I sell everything I have!" After being relieved, Qin Ziling couldn't help but secretly rejoice.
"Yes, so in the four seas, the number of sixth-grade True Immortals is still acceptable, but it decreases sharply when it comes to the seventh grade. In addition to the fact that the gap between the sixth and seventh grades is very large and extremely difficult to cross, it is also because the sixth-grade 'Du' Immortal Pill' is hard to come by." The woman echoed.
Qin Ziling smiled, then said: "Then shall I give you the deposit and VIP room fee now?"
"No, I don't have the authority to handle such a large number of immortal stones. A special deacon will come. Please wait a moment, Immortal." The woman said hurriedly.
"Okay!" Qin Ziling nodded and casually rewarded the woman with a few top-grade fairy stones.
This woman was only an earthly immortal at the Immortal Infant realm. A few high-quality immortal stones were already a considerable fortune for her, so she thanked him repeatedly.
Soon a tall woman came over.
This woman is a third-grade true immortal.
When she saw that Qin Ziling was only a second-grade True Immortal and that his vitality was dim, a hint of surprise clearly flashed in her eyes.
"Excuse me, fellow Daoist. My name is Lin Yi, and I am a deacon of this auction. Please follow me." Lin Yi quickly suppressed his surprise and bowed without being humble or arrogant.
"Thank you, Deacon Lin." Qin Ziling saluted.
"You are too polite, fellow Daoist. This is my duty." Deacon Lin smiled and then she touched the wall of the reception room. A ripple appeared on the wall and then a passage appeared behind it. The other end of the passage was connected to a large private room with elegant decoration, which was the VIP room.
One side of the VIP room faces the auction venue.
"Please come in, fellow Taoist." Lin Yi bowed and waved his hand.
Qin Ziling nodded slightly to express his thanks, then stepped into the passage.
As soon as Qin Ziling stepped into the passage, the next moment, the passage shrank back into the VIP room, and then he could no longer see the reception room.
Qin Ziling took out 10,100 top-grade fairy stones and gave them to Lin Yi.
Lin Yi gave a card with a star on it that was constantly moving and changing. No one knew what material it was made of, but it looked very simple and exquisite.
"Fellow Daoist, this card is called the Star Card. It is specially made by our Seven Star Palace. We have deposited 10,000 top-grade immortal stones into this card. After this auction, you can choose to exchange it back for top-grade immortal stones, or you can keep it.
The Star Card can be used to pay for items purchased at any Tianji branch in the Great Savage Sea, to deposit and withdraw immortal stones, and to enjoy one-star VIP treatment and discounts.
For example, if a fellow Taoist is in urgent need of some elixir or magic pill, he can go to any Tianji branch with this card. Even if that branch doesn't have it, they will immediately find a way to transfer the goods from other branches.
If you feel in danger and need protection, we can also provide you with a corresponding level of guards with this card, but you will need to pay for it. If you don't have this card, we will not provide this service.
By the way, this card cannot be processed temporarily, it can only be processed at the grand auction held once every thousand years in each branch, and the starting price is 10,000 top-grade immortal stones." Lin Yi introduced.
"So, there are two-star, three-star, four-star and so on Star Cards, and the benefits and discounts they offer are also different?" Qin Ziling asked.
"That's right. But to the outside world, we can only offer five-star cards at most. The higher the star rating, the higher the benefits and discounts. The star rating upgrade depends on consumption. If you have this card, your consumption at any Tianji branch will be accumulated into the card, and you can upgrade it when it reaches a certain level.
Even if your consumption and star rating reach a certain level, Tianji Pavilion can lend you money for emergency use if you need it urgently. "Lin Yi replied.
"Well, that's good. I'll keep it then it will be more convenient in the future." Qin Ziling nodded after hearing this, but thought to himself, isn't this just like a bank VIP card?
Lin Yi saw that Qin Ziling was only a second-grade True Immortal, and after hearing her explanation, not only did he not show the slightest surprise, but he actually chose to keep the Star Card. She couldn't hide the surprise and surprise in her eyes.
Because of this star card, many sixth-grade true immortals are rarely willing to keep it.
Firstly, they did not have so much "spare money" to put in the Star Card; secondly, the activities of the Sixth-Rank True Immortal rarely went beyond the four major seas; thirdly, they were worried that the immortal stones would disappear if placed in the Star Card, which was far less reassuring than putting them in their own storage rings.
The seventh-rank true immortals often choose to keep the star card, because at their level of cultivation, they sometimes leave the four seas to look for opportunities elsewhere. In that more vast and unfamiliar place, having a star card in hand can be much more convenient.
Even when the resources at hand are exhausted or when you encounter danger, you can use this card to seek help from the Tianji branch.
Before the auction started, Qin Ziling had nothing to do, so he asked Lin Yi about some matters of the Seven Star Palace in a roundabout way, but what she knew was very limited.
Soon, the auction began.
The items auctioned at the beginning were not high-end, of course that was for someone of Qin Ziling's level.
For a fourth or fifth rank True Immortal, that is definitely very high-end.
Qin Ziling was sitting in the VIP room and witnessed with his own eyes many fourth-grade true immortals arguing over a fourth-grade "Du'e Immortal Pill" with their faces red and sweating profusely. The bidding sounds were one after another and the scene was very lively.
Among them was a fourth-grade true immortal, Lei Yance, an elder of the Lei family who had once had a conflict with Qin Ziling.
However, his financial resources were obviously limited, and after bidding a few times, he sat in his seat with a frustrated look on his face.
The Tianji branch shipped a large number of fourth-grade "Du'e Immortal Pills" this time, but those who really have the ability to bid for them are still a minority among the many fourth-grade true immortals.
The two elders beside Lei Yanlong, Lei Chen and Lei Yu, also participated in the auction, but ultimately failed to buy it.
After the fierce bidding scene lasted for a while, the Tianji branch began to take out some fifth-grade auction items.
Qin Ziling began to perk up.
Because the Millennium Green Lotus and Millennium Mother Earth Flower that he wanted were both excellent elixirs that could increase the power of a fifth-grade or even sixth-grade True Immortal in the Earth Element.
At this auction, most of the wealthy people came for the "Du'e Pill", but the wealthy man Qin Ziling was just the opposite. He was not interested in the "Du'e Pill" at all.
His main purpose was to get the two elixirs, the Millennium Green Lotus and the Millennium Mother Earth Flower. The others were not so urgent for the time being. If they were suitable, he would buy them. If they were not suitable, there was no rush.
The Tianji branch did not disappoint Qin Ziling.
Soon the host displayed a two thousand year old earth-sourced green lotus.
A two thousand year old Earth Origin Green Lotus is naturally better than a one thousand year old one, but it is also more expensive, with a starting price of three thousand top-grade fairy stones.
The price was bid up to four thousand top-grade fairy stones before the hammer fell.
Of course, the person who successfully bought it in the end was Qin Ziling.
After the Earth Origin Green Lotus, a 1,500-year-old Earth Mother Flower was soon placed out.
Qin Ziling spent three thousand top-grade fairy stones to buy this Earth Mother Flower.
After that, Qin Ziling did not bid for a long time and just watched the people below bidding. Even when the fifth-grade "Du'e Xiandan" came out and the atmosphere below reached another climax, Qin Ziling was not moved at all, which made Lin Yi beside him secretly amazed.
While the people below were bidding one after another, someone brought Qin Ziling the Earth Origin Green Lotus and Earth Mother Flower that he had bought.
Qin Ziling paid seven thousand top-grade fairy stones, and then he saw some more consumption records and points on the Star Card that he had refined.
"The next item to be auctioned is a four thousand year old White Tiger Blood Ganoderma! This blood ganoderma can be taken directly by a sixth-grade True Immortal to increase blood energy, physique, and cultivation. The starting price is ten thousand top-grade immortal stones, and each bid increase must not be less than five hundred!" The host pointed to a White Tiger Blood Ganoderma that was brought up, gave a brief introduction, and started bidding.
As soon as the host finished speaking, bidding sounds were heard from many VIP rooms.
This also means that many sixth-grade true immortals have become interested in this White Tiger Blood Ganoderma.
The VIP room has a unique formation to block prying eyes, but Qin Ziling is a god, and this formation can hardly block his prying perception.
Qin Ziling discovered that Lei Keyu's grandfather Lei Yanlong also participated in the auction, but when the price rose to 18,000 top-grade fairy stones, Lei Yanlong gave up.
"Twenty thousand yuan!" Qin Ziling continued to bid.
The four thousand year old White Tiger Blood Ganoderma is one of the two main ingredients for refining the "Three Turns Dragon and Tiger Power Pill", so Qin Ziling is naturally interested in it.
"Twenty-five thousand!" Suddenly, a delicate and seductive voice came from a VIP room.
The entire auction venue suddenly became quiet.
It was not only because the price increase was so large, but also because many people recognized that it was Zhu Ji who made the first bid.
"It's the old witch!" Qin Ziling couldn't help but frown when he saw that it was Zhu Ji who interfered.
"Twenty-six thousand!" Qin Ziling signaled Lin Yi to continue to help him raise the price.
"Thirty thousand!" Zhu Ji's voice sounded again.
"This damn old witch!" Qin Ziling couldn't help but grit his teeth when he saw that Zhu Ji suddenly raised the price to 30,000.
However, he still signaled Lin Yi to raise the price. After all, he had Senior Fire Dragon with him, so if things really didn't work out, he could just sell some elixirs and magic weapons privately.
"Thirty-one thousand dollars."
"Thirty-five thousand!"
In the box, Zhu Ji looked through the box towards Qin Ziling.
"Huh!" Although the box was isolated by a forbidden formation, Zhu Ji was born with the talent of observing qi, and she seemed to sense some familiarity.
However, the feeling was very subtle, and Zhu Ji was unable to determine who was in the private room.
"This old witch is quite famous!" Qin Ziling suddenly felt alarmed and stopped quoting prices.
