System: After the fortune telling, my cultivation level skyrocketed.

As the three conversed, the owner of the second item up for auction was revealed. Not a typical magical weapon for cultivators, this Dragon-Shaking Hammer, from the ancient land of fallen gods, sold for a mere 65 taels of spirit liquid.

Seeing this, the fox fairy shook her head and said, "Long weapons and blunt weapons are naturally cheaper than top-grade flying swords. If this Dragon Shaking Hammer were a high-grade human-rank flying sword, it would sell for at least 100 taels of spirit liquid."

Chen Xuan nodded in agreement. This is how the market determines commodity prices, and supply and demand determine social status; the fundamental principle remains the same despite all the changes.

Following that, the auctioneer brought out the third, fourth, and fifth items one after another, and the cultivators below frequently made bids. However, very few members of the actual sects in the VIP rooms on the second floor made any bids.

Chen Xuan was delighted to see the auctioneer bring out one rare magical treasure after another; this treasure fair alone had greatly benefited him.

As the six items in the Treasure Fair were sold, the fox auctioneer flipped his hand, and five blue leaves slowly appeared in the air.

"The grand finale of tonight's auction comes from the young master of the Azure Jade Pavilion!"

The fox auctioneer's voice was quite loud, clearly indicating his intention to use the opportunity for publicity, as he held up five green leaves and shouted.

Upon hearing that the grand finale treasure came from the Azure Jade Pavilion, all the cultivators participating in the treasure-hunting competition immediately focused their attention on carefully examining the leaf-shaped magical artifact.

"These five green leaves, after being analyzed by the weapon refiners, appraisers, and formation masters of Wanbaoshan, are a half-step top-grade formation of the first rank!"

With a seductive smile, the auctioneer continued, "Once this grand formation is set up, it will immediately form a trapping formation called 'Flower Picking Formation' and a killing formation called 'Leaf Plucking and Flower Flying Formation,' combining offense and defense with immense power. Therefore, my Wanbaoshan has designated it as a top-grade formation at the half-step human level!"

Upon hearing this, the rogue cultivators and peripheral disciples on the first floor, and even some core disciples on the second floor, were slightly surprised. Clearly, a top-grade array base at the half-step human level was a rare find, a truly precious item.

"As expected of Young Master Yulou, his skill is beyond our reach even with a slight movement!"

"A half-step top-grade human-rank grand formation? It can actually simplify such an offensive and defensive grand formation to the top-grade level. It's very valuable for research. Hey, little fox, hurry up and make an offer!"

Seeing everyone's eagerness to know the starting price, the auctioneer immediately smiled and said, "The starting price for this half-step top-grade array is 150 taels of spirit liquid, and each bid must be at least 10 taels of spirit liquid!"

Upon hearing this price, the group of independent cultivators on the first floor were all in an uproar. Clearly, this price was beyond their reach. However, no one felt that Wanbaoshan was overcharging. The purpose of formations was generally for tribal defense and sect defense. The more powerful the formation, the more difficult it was to create the formation diagram.

"Qingtian Xiaolou, what do you think of my 'Plucking Leaves and Flying Flowers' formation, brother?"

Before anyone could bid, the voice of Qingtian Yulou rang out from the opposite side, directly targeting Qingtian Xiaolou, the object of their suppression.

Those who wanted to bid now had no choice but to wait, since none of the younger generation present dared to defy Young Master Yu Lou.

Hearing this provocation, Chen Xuan frowned and couldn't help but turn to look at Qing Tian Xiao Lou beside him.

Instantly, a gloomy atmosphere filled the room.

In fact, Qing Tian Xiao Lou's expression had already turned quite grim when the auctioneer announced that the final treasure was from Qing Tian Yu Lou, just as he had expected.

"Hmph, what a stroke of bad luck!" Qing Tian Xiao Lou's face turned ashen as he clenched his fists. "I never intended to run into him on this trip and have a showdown. I just selected a few of my retainers to participate in the competition and have some fun so that Brother Chen Xuan could broaden his horizons. I never expected that this kid would come prepared!"

The VIP rooms on the second floor, belonging to Qingtian Xiaolou, remained silent. Qingtian Yulou, holding a cup of immortal wine, stood by the window and said smugly, "What? The dignified heir of Qingtian Marquis, how come you can't even produce a half-step top-grade magic weapon?"

"Hmph, you've got a decent magic weapon, so you're showing it off right away. You'll squander your uncle's fortune sooner or later!" Qing Tian Xiao Lou couldn't find any other reason to attack, so he directly retorted with the term "spoiled brat."

"Bullshit!" Qing Tian Yu Lou shouted upon hearing this. "A hundred catties of spirit liquid just to serve drinks to a dancer? You call me a spoiled brat? Hahaha!"

Hearing Qing Tian Yu Lou say that, the fox fairy rolled her eyes, clearly feeling helpless about the assessment. However, given their special status, the fox fairy could only shake her head.

"Brother Xiaolou, do you really not have any top-grade magic treasures?" Chen Xuan asked with great doubt, thinking that given Qingtian Xiaolou's status, it shouldn't be difficult for him to obtain a top-grade magic treasure.

Fox Fairy shook her head upon hearing Chen Xuan's words: "With Xiao Lou's strength, he can naturally produce a top-grade magic weapon that is half-step into the human realm. However, what Young Master Yu Lou has brought out this time is a top-grade array that is half-step into the human realm. Its circulation and scarcity are incomparable to flying swords and divine weapons. If you cannot produce a treasure that is even more precious than Young Master Yu Lou's, then you will still lose."

Chen Xuan nodded, understanding what was going on. Sure enough, the spoiled brats of the major tribes relied on scarcity.

Qing Tian Xiao Lou was also quite helpless about this, but he really couldn't come up with a better human-level magic weapon than the "Picking Leaves and Flying Flowers" formation.

"I wasn't prepared enough this time. I lost face a bit, but it's nothing. I can get it back next time if I'm better prepared," Qing Tian Xiao Lou could only console himself with this thought.

After that, no matter how much Qingtian Yulou mocked him, Qingtian Xiaolou remained silent.

Seeing this, the auctioneer quickly smoothed things over, and the bidding for the ownership of the half-step top-grade array immediately began.

There were few independent cultivators bidding on the first floor this time, but the core disciples of the sects on the second floor frequently made bids.

Finally, the five green leaf arrays were acquired by a second-generation array master from the Ancient Academy for 320 taels of spiritual liquid.

"Everyone, you flatter me. I need to go back and study the mysteries of this grand formation carefully."

As a refined woman's voice came from the private room, Chen Xuan turned his head to look.

A beautiful woman in white, quiet and elegant, came into view.

"So it was Fairy Zimo!!"

"Fairy Zimo doesn't come to the treasure-hunting competition very often, so it's quite a coincidence to meet her this time."

Zi Mo Fairy's words inadvertently elevated Qing Tian Yu Lou to a higher level, leading Qing Tian Yu Lou to raise their cups in flattery towards Zi Mo Fairy.

Fairy Zimo did not speak, but simply nodded with a smile.

The commotion here was quite great, and then Qing Tian Yu Lou looked at Chen Xuan with a smug expression: "Brother, did you see that? I only made a slight move and I gained the favor of Fairy Zi Mo. I hope this great formation can help the fairy to advance further in the field of formations."

Upon hearing this, the cultivators on and off the stage fell silent, clearly no one dared to offend Qingtian Xiaolou at this moment.

Qing Tian Xiao Lou, on the other hand, had a grim expression and clenched his fists, wanting to lash out but afraid of losing the demeanor and dignity befitting a prince.

Chen Xuanzhen couldn't stand it any longer. After thinking for a moment, he turned his hand and selected five pieces of Azure Sky from his storage magic treasure. The surface of these pieces was covered with strange and complex array runes.

"Brother Xiaolou, Fairy Fox, what do you think of my array?"