Immortality and Cultivation: This old man seeks enlightenment through mere survival.

"Nine hundred!"

"one thousand!"

"One thousand one spirit stones!"

This price is the limit for a top-grade, first-tier Purple Jade.

The bidding stopped.

Seeing that no one was willing to raise the price, the Bee Flower Fairy parted her lips slightly, and her alluring voice rang out at just the right moment.

"Ladies and gentlemen, if this Purple Jade were worn by a woman, it would surely be radiant and beautiful, making her appear even more noble and elegant."

Such a treasure would be perfect as a gift for a lady or a sweetheart. Are you really not going to reconsider?

"I'll offer 1,200 spirit stones!" someone couldn't resist the temptation and shouted.

The voice came from the private room above, clearly originating from a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Who knows which rich kid is raising the price so arrogantly?

"One thousand three hundred spirit stones!" Another person followed closely behind.

"Fourteen hundred spirit stones!" Someone else raised the bid.

At this point, the price had far exceeded the intrinsic value of the Zitang jade.

On the contrary, none of the Qi Refining cultivators below made a bid.

They were all clear-headed and financially secure; they wouldn't fight over a piece of jade...

Ultimately, the piece of Purple Jade was purchased by a young man from the Demon Spear Cult.

"Judging from that voice, it seems to be the young master of the Demon Spear Cult?"

"That's right. I heard he broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage in a high-profile manner half a year ago. He's only thirty-six years old now and is hailed as a rare genius in the Northern Sky Region. He's expected to break through to the Core Formation stage..."

"Having a good father and outstanding talent, this is definitely a winner in life."

The Qi Refining cultivators in the ordinary seats were filled with envy.

The young master of the Demon Spear Sect has already reached the Foundation Establishment stage, so he has no need for the Purple Jade.

It was obviously taken as a gift for some woman...

Poor things, they are still struggling at the Foundation Establishment stage, nearing their end.

The young master of the Demon Spear Cult indulged in sensual pleasures, spending lavishly to win a smile from a beautiful woman.

It's really annoying to compare people to each other!

Lu Zaian frowned slightly, but not at the young master of the Demon Spear Cult, but at the Bee Flower Fairy.

This woman casually said a few words and the price of a piece of Purple Jade increased by several hundred spirit stones, far exceeding its original value.

What kind of fairy is this?

She's clearly a female demon.

"I hope the price of the second-tier monster blood I need doesn't rise too outrageously..."

Then the second item was brought to the stage.

"A first-grade top-quality flying spirit sword, made by mixing a small amount of second-grade flying stone powder. The sword's design can also save cultivators 30% of their mana consumption."

Whether you're flying on a sword or engaging in combat, you can be faster and last longer...

Starting bid... 1,300 spirit stones.

This is indeed a rare flying sword magic weapon.

Before the Bee Flower Fairy finished speaking, it immediately attracted a scramble among the Qi Refining cultivators.

The Foundation Establishment cultivators in the private room, on the other hand, looked down on the flying sword.

At their level, they are already capable of nurturing their own natal magic weapon, or at the very least, they belong to the second tier...

In the end, the Flying Spirit Sword was sold for 1,900 spirit stones and was won by a cultivator who had reached the peak of Qi Refining!

Lu Zaian had been watching from the sidelines, and he was quite envious.

He still doesn't have any lethal magical weapons...

However, the most important thing right now is to break through to the Body Refinement and Foundation Establishment stage.

Once he breaks through, his body will become his strongest weapon.

Next up is another Tier 1 top-grade treasure armor.

Defensive magical artifacts are generally more expensive than offensive ones.

Starting bid: 1,900 spirit stones.

.........

Lu remained on the sidelines, watching as magical artifacts, cultivation techniques, and elixirs were successfully auctioned off.

Finally, after the twentieth or so items were auctioned, second-tier treasures began to appear!

Lu Zaian sat up straight; the show was about to begin.

"Second-grade low-level Qingyuan Grass, harvested from the depths of a desolate marshland. Whether consumed directly or used in alchemy, it is the best choice for water-type cultivators to increase their mana. Starting bid: 2,100 spirit stones."

A fresh and delicate herb was brought to the stage.

The specially prepared spiritual water encased it in a transparent glass bottle.

Like water plants swaying and rippling.

Those cultivators nearby could sense the rich water elemental energy within.

Lu Zaian frowned slightly, and the sound of Xiao Yi's coquettish voice echoed in his mind.

"Eee-ooh~~Eee-ooh~~"

Little Yi longed to have it.

"Xiao Yi, don't be naughty! This isn't our goal. We'll wait... and buy you something better later."

Qingyuan Grass can only increase the mana of Foundation Establishment cultivators; it is not a Foundation Establishment spiritual item.

It has no value to Lu Zai'an at present.

During the year or so that Lu Zaian was in Huangze City, he did not provide Xiao Yi with any second-tier spiritual items.

But at least I often buy it some top-grade first-tier spiritual items to treat it.

So Xiao Yi was quite obedient and calmed down immediately.

Lu Zaian breathed a sigh of relief when he realized that no one was paying attention to him.

As long as Xiao Yi doesn't come out, even a Core Formation cultivator wouldn't be able to see through the communication between them.

"Next item: Second-tier, low-grade Heavenly Roc essence blood!"

It was obtained by the Zhang family of Qianfengding when they wiped out a nest of Tianmingpeng.

This is a rare second-tier demon beast essence blood, which can be used for alchemy, weapon crafting, talisman drawing, and array inscription.

Starting bid... 2,400 spirit stones!

The auction featured specialties from Maple Leaf Country and Barren Water Marsh.

There will also be treasures consigned for auction by various Foundation Establishment factions.

This is it! !

Lu Zaian's deep gaze locked onto the specially made ceramic jar on the platform.

The fierce and violent aura emanating from it caused the expressions of the group of Qi Refining cultivators to change slightly.

What a fierce and malevolent aura!

A second-tier demonic beast, even after death, does not stiffen; its essence blood collected after its death can still exude such power.

"As expected of a second-tier demonic beast, this aura is much stronger than the first-tier Wind Ghost Crane essence blood I refined before!"

People in the room made bids one after another, but they were all Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The essence and blood of demonic beasts are mostly used in cultivation techniques.

Most Qi Refining cultivators don't need it...

The price gradually soared to 2,900 spirit stones.

"Hehehe... Two thousand nine hundred and fifty. I need this Heavenly Roc's essence blood to refine a Demon-Slaying Talisman. I hope my fellow Daoists will help me out. I am extremely grateful!"

An aged voice, like a sinister ghost's wail, came from one of the private rooms.

Some cultivators with insufficient cultivation level experienced ringing in their ears upon hearing it, and their blood and qi surged within their bodies!

"Hiss... The sound is like a ghost's wail, a demonic talisman that breaks magic—is this the Yin Talisman Old Daoist?!"

The cultivator who recognized the owner of the voice couldn't help but gasp.

"This guy actually came to participate in the auction too?"

Wasn't he a traitor to the Zixiao Temple, and thus subject to a kill order from the current Celestial Master of Zixiao Temple?!

"That's right! If I remember correctly, Zhang Tianshi from Zixiao Temple was also present, wasn't he?"

This is going to be interesting!

With just a few words, the crowd revealed his identity.

Yin Fu Lao Dao is considered one of the most prominent figures in the Northern Airspace.

It is said that he possessed exceptional talent in talismans and was once accepted as a personal disciple by the former Celestial Master of Zixiao Temple.

As it turned out, this guy was of impure mind and, in his desire for quick success, went to cultivate the evil art of Yin Thunder.

Not only did he commit several heinous crimes within the territory of Zixiao Temple, but he also stole some of the forbidden techniques of Zixiao Temple.

Later, the old Taoist priest Yin Fu escaped the pursuit of Zixiao Temple twice and then disappeared in the northern airspace.

Many cultivators believed that he had already fled to another realm.

Unexpectedly, the old Taoist priest Yin Fu has reappeared.

How dare they appear so brazenly at the auction in Huangze City!