Crossing the Cultivation Realm: Two Souls Coexist

At the auction, the bidding for the spiritual umbrella seemed a bit quiet.

Although Qian Xiaoxiao tried hard to introduce the special features of the spiritual umbrella, the people in the audience didn't seem to buy it.

In their view, it was just a novelty, not a practical treasure.

After all, for most monks, flying is still an unattainable dream.

Qian Xiaoxiao stood on the stage, her voice revealing a hint of helplessness. She herself knew that this thing was of little value.

However, this spiritual umbrella was an item that was specifically ordered to be auctioned by the upper echelons of the Chamber of Commerce. She didn't know why, but she had to follow the instructions, because she was just an employee.

But now it seems that its appeal is far less than expected. She continued:

"The rope of this parachute is made of the tendons of the first-level demon beast, the Barbarian Bull. It is extremely tough, and the umbrella cover is made of the hide of the second-level demon beast, the Lingxi. I believe that after purchasing it, it will be absolutely worth it."

However, the people in the audience remained on the sidelines, and no one was willing to pay a high price for a seemingly useless item.

Hu Qing sat in the box and looked at the spiritual umbrella.

He knew in his heart that the appearance of this spiritual umbrella was a warning and a test from the Qingmu Chamber of Commerce.

Hu Qing pondered for a moment before finally making a decision. He didn't want to have a direct conflict with the Qingmu Chamber of Commerce, nor did he want the Chamber of Commerce to have any leverage over him.

Since the Chamber of Commerce wanted to warn him by auctioning the spiritual umbrella, he would take it all.

He started bidding 10 silver coins, which was not a high price at the auction, but was enough to buy the unsold spiritual umbrella.

Everyone in the venue was surprised by Hu Qing's offer. They didn't understand why the guest from the East Box was interested in this seemingly useless spiritual umbrella.

But since someone has made a bid, others have no intention of raising the price.

In the end, as Qian Xiaoxiao's hammer fell, the spiritual umbrella was sold for 10 silver coins and became the property of Hu Qing.

The spiritual umbrella was quickly delivered to the box where Hu Qing was. He took the imitation developed by Qingmu Chamber of Commerce and began to carefully examine its structure and material.

Qingyin also discovered the problem at this moment: "Sir, isn't this the parachute you invented? How can you say it was developed by the Qingmu Chamber of Commerce? How shameless!"

Hu Qing also looked helpless. The Qingmu Chamber of Commerce was indeed shameless, but he had no way to deal with them.

Although the spiritual umbrella and the parachute he made are different in design, they have the same effect in the key force points.

He pulled the parachute rope hard, and the rope made of the tendons of the first-level monster bull showed amazing toughness, far exceeding the hemp rope he had used before.

Then, Hu Qing checked the umbrella surface. It was a whole piece of skin of the second-level monster Lingxi. There were no seams, and it was complete and smooth.

It seems that the Aoki Chamber of Commerce spared no expense and used high-quality materials when making this spiritual umbrella.

Apart from other things, the materials used by the Qingmu Chamber of Commerce are indeed very solid. If Hu Qing wants to get these things, he has to fight in the mountains.

After some study, Hu Qing placed the spiritual umbrella on the table and turned his attention back to the auction.

At this point, the auction was nearing its end, with only the last two items remaining.

Qian Xiaoxiao tapped the bell next to her on the stage with a hammer, and the crisp sound of the bell echoed in the venue.

Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she said to the audience, "There are only two items left. It's up to you to perform."

Her words were full of temptation, and she cast a seductive glance at the audience, pushing the atmosphere of the auction to a climax.

The people in the audience were excited about the finale item that was about to be unveiled. They whispered to each other and talked about it, all guessing what rare treasures the last two items would be.

The temperature in the venue seemed to rise as well, and everyone's eyes were filled with anticipation and curiosity.

Hu Qing and Qingyin were also infected by this atmosphere, and they were full of curiosity about the next items to be auctioned.

Soon, the next item was carried onto the stage by six burly men with great effort. It was covered by a black curtain, and only a tall human-shaped object could be seen.

Qian Xiaoxiao didn't keep the secret and pulled the curtain down, revealing the true appearance of the goods inside.

As the black cloth fell, exclamations were heard in the auction hall.

It was a humanoid puppet, eight feet tall, holding brass knuckles, with a cold metallic luster all over its body. Its blank face seemed to be quietly waiting for its future master.

Qian Xiaoxiao stood beside the war puppet, her voice filled with pride as she began to introduce the auction item to everyone present:

"This spirit puppet is a rare war puppet, the best among puppets. After recognizing its master, its strength can reach the peak of the Jindan stage, and it is proficient in at least four combat methods."

Her words were like a heat wave, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of the people in the audience.

There are four types of puppets: combat puppets, medicine puppets, formation puppets, and life puppets. Among them, medicine puppets and formation puppets are more rare. Medicine puppets are mainly used for refining medicine, while formation puppets are strong in that they can be used to set up formations to kill enemies.

As for war puppets, as the name suggests, they are generally puppets that control the tactics of battle. They have their strengths and weaknesses, and it all depends on the supply of their creators.

The power and loyalty of the war puppet are well known. Having such a war puppet is undoubtedly like having an extra powerful helper.

However, Qian Xiaoxiao's next words made the atmosphere in the venue more tense: "However, it also has its drawbacks. It requires a large amount of spirit stones to use once. As for the specific amount required, it depends on your choice."

This sentence was like a bucket of cold water, calming down the enthusiastic crowd.

The consumption of spirit stones is a considerable expense. If the consumption is too high, even a powerful war puppet may become a burden.

Hu Qing sat in the box with a frown on his face. He was puzzled by Qian Xiaoxiao's words.

This war puppet is indeed a rare treasure, but the issue of spirit stone consumption must be considered.

He quickly weighed in his mind whether it was worth investing a large amount of gold coins in this war puppet.

Qingyin also sensed Hu Qing's hesitation, and she asked softly, "Sir, we haven't been told the specific details of this war puppet yet. Do we need to take action?"

Hu Qing was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Qian Xiaoxiao is indeed clever. She piqued everyone's interest with just a few words. But she didn't explain the power of the battle method or the spirit stone requirements, which makes it difficult to choose. We still need to observe for a while before making a decision."

Qingyin nodded a few times, seeming to understand, and handed the purse she was carrying to Hu Qing, saying, "Sir, these are all my belongings. I'm handing them all over to you."

Hu Qing looked at the purse Qingyin handed over but didn't accept it. He patted her head and said jokingly, "Our little Qingyin has grown up now and can support me. You can keep the money for yourself and use it slowly. I still have some money on me."

Qingyin looked at Hu Qing patting his storage bag and had to give up. The two continued to watch the auction.