Chapter 747
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Chapter 747: Dark Ghost Emperor!
Afterward, Su Yi turned to Xi Wuqing, his gaze still fixed on the auction stage.
“The first-grade Star Cloud Ganoderma from the Demonic Void Realm… This is a true treasure, stepping into the domain of the demonic clan.”
“Indeed, the Star Cloud Ganoderma is exceptionally rare. If we let this one slip by, who knows when we will encounter another?”
Xi Wuqing’s voice quivered slightly, as he had spent an extensive amount of time searching for this rare and elusive herb.
“The Star Cloud Ganoderma, after overcoming its initial obstacles, serves as a key material for refining many yellow-grade pills. Its most notable effect, however, is widely recognized. The Star Cloud Ganoderma from the Demonic Void Realm is the primary ingredient used to refine the high-grade yellow pill known as the Soul-Replenishing Heavenly Pill. This pill helps to improve the quality of one’s spirit. When used with the Star Cloud Ganoderma from the Demonic Void Realm, its medicinal properties are enhanced to their fullest potential.”
The elderly man on stage spoke slowly but firmly, his words naturally drawing the attention of the crowd.
Invisible waves of energy filled the room, all converging on the jade box.
The mention of “elevating the quality of one’s spirit” was enough to spark a fierce glint in anyone’s eyes.
For alchemists, craftsmen, and Soul Tamers, the idea of enhancing one’s spirit was an irresistible allure.
Su Yi could sense the various subtle energies circulating in the room, their movements mirroring each other. It felt as though many alchemists, craftsmen, and Soul Tamers had gathered, all hiding among the crowd.
Though Su Yi didn’t fully understand the intricacies of the situation, he knew that the chance to elevate one’s spirit would be highly tempting for those involved in alchemy, craftsmanship, and soul taming.
Su Yi quietly reflected, suspecting that today’s auction was a gathering of many alchemists, craftsmen, and Soul Tamers, all drawn by the allure of the Star Cloud Ganoderma.
“I won’t waste any more time. The first-grade Star Cloud Ganoderma from the Demonic Void Realm is priced at a starting bid of three thousand three-star Yuan Stones. Each increase in the bid must be at least one hundred three-star Yuan Stones!”
The old man’s voice rang out clearly, his words reaching everyone in the room.
“What? A Three-Star Yuan Stone?”
The entire audience gasped. It was always the Two-Star Yuan Stone, but now this Star Cloud Ganoderma was being auctioned off with Three-Star Yuan Stones.
A Three-Star Yuan Stone was equivalent to one hundred Two-Star Yuan Stones.
Three thousand Three-Star Yuan Stones amounted to three hundred thousand Two-Star Yuan Stones.
A bid of one hundred Three-Star Yuan Stones was equivalent to ten thousand Two-Star Yuan Stones.
The most important point was that while it was known that one could exchange one hundred Two-Star Yuan Stones for a single Three-Star Yuan Stone, few people would actually make such an exchange.
Three-Star Yuan Stones were exceedingly rare, and very few individuals possessed them.
“Three thousand one hundred!”
“Three thousand two hundred!”
“…”
Some people were surprised, but one by one, bidding calls began to ring out. The voices were scattered, coming from various corners of the room.
“Not easy at all!”
Su Yi observed the auction with a keen eye, noticing the familiar soul auras from those placing bids. Many of them were likely alchemists, weapon artisans, and Soul Tamers, all participating in the auction for the Star Cloud Ganoderma.
“Five thousand three-star Yuan Stones!”
Soon, a confident voice echoed throughout the hall. From the left side of the auction area, a person made a bold bid of five thousand three-star Yuan Stones.
Five thousand three-star Yuan Stones was an astronomically high price—equivalent to five hundred and twenty thousand two-star Yuan Stones, or fifty million one-star Yuan Stones.
The entire venue fell silent for a moment, as all eyes were drawn to that corner.
In the left corner, a figure dressed in a simple black robe, hooded and veiled, seemed to blend into the shadows. However, when the person’s gaze lifted, their deep, penetrating eyes locked onto the auction podium with unyielding intensity.
“I didn’t expect this person to show up,” Alice whispered in surprise.
Xi Wuqing, seated in his private box with a clear view of the corner, spoke with a serious tone.
“Do you know who that is?”
Su Yi asked, “Anyone who can bid with five thousand three-star Yuan Stones must have some significance.”
Xi Wuqing’s face darkened slightly. “I suppose you could say we’ve crossed paths before. That person is a wandering cultivator, known as the Dark Ghost Emperor. He’s both a Soul Tamer and an Alchemist. He’s quite powerful, but also deceitful and underhanded. Not someone you’d want to associate with.”
“Dark Ghost Emperor!”
Su Yi examined the person again, noting the underlying disdain in Xi Wuqing’s voice. It seemed that the Dark Ghost Emperor wasn’t someone to be taken lightly.
“Five thousand one hundred!”
Xi Wuqing’s voice trembled as he spoke, his fists clenching tightly.
The price was five thousand one hundred, but there were still more bids coming in. The Dark Ghost Emperor’s gaze shifted toward them, radiating a subtle yet unsettling aura. His expression was far from friendly.
Su Yi glanced at Xi Wuqing with a mix of amusement and disdain. “Five thousand one hundred three-star Yuan Stones,” he thought to himself. “Just the other day, he claimed to be broke when we passed through the spatial channel. Looks like this old guy is always pretending to be poor.”
It seemed Xi Wuqing had caught onto Su Yi’s thoughts. His lips twitched slightly, and he whispered, “Even if I sold everything I own, it would still be tough to gather this amount. The Star Cloud Ganoderma is just that rare.”
Su Yi rolled his eyes. “This old guy really knows how to hide things.”
“Five thousand two hundred!”
“Five thousand three hundred!”
“Five thousand four hundred…”
“…”
At last, the bidding began to intensify.
“Six thousand eight hundred!”
Suddenly, a voice rang out across the venue, echoing with authority.
Su Yi turned, his curiosity piqued. He saw that the bid had come from a box diagonally opposite their own—where Tianxuan Sect was located.
The voice sounded familiar and youthful—it was Liu Xiaohu’s voice, likely representing Tianxuan Sect.
The sharp gazes of both the Dark Ghost Emperor and Xi Wuqing trembled in response.
Across the auction hall, many people’s expressions flickered as the price climbed higher. Yet, few could afford to bid more than six thousand eight hundred three-star Yuan Stones.
With the price now at that level, the room fell silent again.
“Don’t you want to bid higher since you’re so determined to win?” Su Yi whispered to Xi Wuqing.
“It’s impossible, it’s just too much!”
Xi Wuqing clenched his teeth, his eyes flickering. His fists had unconsciously tightened, though he was unsure when that happened.
Xi Wuqing had come prepared for this auction, intending to win the Star Cloud Ganoderma. But he never expected the price to escalate this quickly and far beyond his expectations. He simply couldn’t afford to keep bidding.
“This…”
Su Yi could sense how important the Star Cloud Ganoderma was to Xi Wuqing. It seemed that he had no choice but to acquire it. However, the bidding had spiraled out of control, and the competition for the Star Cloud Ganoderma had made its price soar.
Xi Wuqing now seemed reluctant, his pocket empty, unable to increase his bid further.
