Chapter 448

Chapter 448: Beast Bone

It was said that cultivators of antiquity, when faced with some powerful techniques, often didn’t choose to record them on jade slips.

Because jade slips had a very limited preservation time; after just a few thousand years, they would likely vanish into the river of time.

Furthermore, due to their ordinary material, jade slips themselves might even be incapable of withstanding the inherent power carried by some techniques.

Indeed, the mightier the technique, the more extraordinary its intrinsic power, especially Golden Core or Nascent Soul level techniques, which were far more challenging to master.

Hence, cultivators of antiquity chose to use the bones of magical beasts for recording.

The bones of powerful magical beasts were naturally far harder than jade slips, and they could withstand the powerful energies associated with potent techniques.

These ancient beast bones inscribed with techniques were thus known as true bones.

The better the quality of the true bone’s material, the more powerful the technique contained within it, starting at least from the Golden Core level.

It was unexpected that the first item from the Jinyun Auction House would be such a rarity.

Truly living up to being the continent’s largest auction, it was an impressive display indeed.

Upon the crystal lamp, the luminous white beast bone flowed with a warm sheen. Zhou Luo noticed a piece was actually missing from the bone.

It appeared this was a incomplete technique fragment; no wonder it was presented here.

"As you can all see, this is an ancient true bone containing a Golden Core-level technique," the old man on the platform stated slowly.

His words caused a resounding commotion to erupt within the auction hall. Everyone focused intensely on the beast bone, their eyes flickering with spiritual light like streaks of lightning, attempting to pry into its secrets.

However, the luminous glow swirling on the surface of the beast bone automatically formed a barrier, preventing anyone from peering inside.

Only cultivators of at least Golden Core level strength might possibly discern what was contained within.

Nevertheless, since the Jinyun Auction House claimed it was a Golden Core-level technique, it most likely was.

"I wonder what tier of Golden Core-level technique this is? If it’s top-tier, I must obtain it regardless of the cost," a resonant voice like thunder, carrying a strong pressure as if rumbling beside one’s ear, emanated from a private booth.

Evidently, this person intended to intimidate the other cultivators present within the main hall.

While the auction house rules forbade threatening or coercing others, the speaker merely voiced their determination without crossing into overt coercion.

Yet, some cultivators, upon noting the booth’s location and realizing it belonged to a prominent figure from an Immortal Sect, immediately abandoned any thoughts of competing.

It was just a beast bone, and incomplete at that—hardly worth provoking such a person.

The Jinyun Continent had nine major territories, home to over a dozen Immortal Sects in total, each one formidable and best avoided.

During any major auction, these Immortal Gates more or less dispatched their disciples or elders to participate.

However, due to the war between the Qinyuan Sect and the Chimagong Sect, both major sects had sent no representatives.

Surprisingly, the Qingshan Sect of the Qingshan territory also seemed to have no disciples in attendance.

Zhou Luo was quite tempted by the beast bone, but its fragmented nature required careful consideration.

A damaged beast bone signified an incomplete technique, and the actual extent of the missing content was unknown.

If only a small part was missing, cultivating it might still unleash considerable power.

But if too much was lost, the entire technique could potentially fall short of even Foundation Establishment Techniques.

It was unnecessary to gamble.

"The opening bid is two thousand pieces of spiritual stones, each raise must be at least one hundred pieces. Begin the auction!" the old man said lightly.

"Two thousand pieces of spiritual stones."

The previously determined Immortal Sect disciple immediately spoke.

The spiritual stones he mentioned were not ordinary spiritual stones, but medium-quality spiritual stones.

At their level, low-grade spiritual stones could no longer meet their daily cultivation needs. Unless specifically emphasized, medium-quality spiritual stones were generally the default.

Spending two thousand medium-quality spiritual stones to acquire an ancient Golden Core technique, even if it was incomplete, seemed like a good deal.

After all, it was known that a single top-tier Foundation Establishment magical artifact like Zhou Luo’s required a full three thousand pieces (of spiritual stones).

Clearly, this Golden Core technique must have been very incomplete, which was why it was valued at such a price.

Zhou Luo firmly resolved not to bid.

He did not bid, but someone still competed with that Immortal Sect disciple who had spoken.

"Two thousand one hundred spiritual stones."

A clear voice sounded, somewhat youthful, not aggressive like the previous person’s, but firm and resolute.

The crowd looked towards the source and found it came from a box located in the rear.

Except for the boxes at the front which had distinctive signs, those at the back were primarily for wealthy guests or those unwilling to reveal their identities who sat in them.

Like Zhou Luo and his group, who had entered relying on the status of the Biquan True Sect, naturally appeared in the sect’s exclusive box.

It seemed Ye Qian’s master truly cared about her.

For this auction, it was estimated that the Biquan True Sect had sent these three young women.

Compared to the definite Immortal Sect disciple in the front, the voice from the rear was clearly a great surprise.

Competition was naturally good for the auction house.

The old man on stage said laughingly, "This esteemed guest has raised the bid to two thousand one hundred spiritual stones. Are there any others who wish to raise the bid?"

"Two thousand five hundred spiritual stones."

The person who spoke first spoke again, as if determined to win it.

"Two thousand six hundred spiritual stones."

"Three thousand spiritual stones."

"Three thousand five hundred spiritual stones."

"Four thousand spiritual stones."

…

In an instant, the auction hall became a competition between two people.

However, the person who spoke first ultimately won.

He spent a full five thousand medium-quality spiritual stones to acquire the beast bone.

"Indeed, an Immortal Sect disciple, quite wealthy."

Zhou Luo lay on the sofa and sighed with emotion.

A fragment of beast bone had actually consumed five thousand medium-quality spiritual stones; that was nearly enough to buy two top-tier Foundation Establishment magical artifacts.

He pondered to himself.

This person had been so determined to get it; likely, they had received information, and perhaps even had the missing part of that beast bone fragment with them.

If they had the other missing part, it was understandable.

Otherwise, unless he was a fool, he wouldn’t have spent so many spiritual stones to buy it.

The first auction item concluded, but the auction continued. Moreover, since the first item was of such significance, everyone was filled with great anticipation for the next items.

Next, indeed, one good treasure after another appeared. Shouts of surprise echoed through the auction hall, and as scarce items emerged one after another, the atmosphere in the venue grew lively and exciting.

"Heavenly Demon Spear, made from demon bone, severely damaged, so it’s only a top-tier Foundation Establishment magical artifact. If it could be repaired, its power would be immense, approaching high-grade spiritual energy." The old man spoke as he looked at the item on the stone platform.

It was a long spear entirely blood-red in color. Although one side of the spearhead was missing, and the shaft was covered with cracks, it still shone brightly red like blood, with a menacing Malevolent Aura.

"I want it."

The person who had first bought the beast bone fragment spoke again.

Zhou Luo was drawn by that voice and looked towards the mark on the private booth.

"Which Immortal Sect is that?" he asked curiously.

"It’s from the Ice Snow Sect of the Snow Region," Ye Qian explained.

Hearing the name "Ice Snow Sect", Zhou Luo frowned and suddenly thought of something.

"Is Cold Ice Fairy also in this Immortal Sect?"

Back then, when he obtained the treasure of the Cold Ice Spear, he had seen that inside its description was mentioned Cold Ice Fairy.

It said that this Cold Ice Spear was the magical artifact of Cold Ice Fairy.

If he could find her, he might have a chance to refine another treasure.

After all, the power of the Cold Ice Spear was not small; it could completely be used as a trump card.

Moreover, since Cold Ice Fairy was willing to refine treasures, if he paid a sufficient price, he could probably persuade her.

Before Ye Qian could speak, the young lady in blue over there suddenly commented suspiciously.

"Do you know Cold Ice Fairy?"