“Let us begin the auction of the first item in this Spatial Trade Fair…” Within the twisted space, the Elder from the Treasure Mountain waved his hand through the air, and a pair of bone-white wings appeared before everyone’s eyes. Faint sounds of wind and thunder emanated from the ancient wings.
“Phoenix Bone Wings?” Seeing these somewhat familiar bone wings, Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned, and then his expression became rather peculiar. He had always heard that the Heavenly Phoenix Clan held their deceased kin’s bloodlines in high regard, and anyone who dared to appropriate them privately would, if discovered, face the wrath of the entire Heavenly Phoenix Clan. He had thought he might be the only one with such Phoenix Bone Wings, but here, the first item for auction at this Spatial Trade Fair, was actually something like this.
“Heh, it seems the Heavenly Phoenix Clan has faced many hidden hands,” he muttered to himself with a touch of schadenfreude. It was no wonder; every part of the Heavenly Phoenix was a treasure, so it wasn’t strange that someone would covet them. However, he knew that only this so-called Spatial Trade Fair would dare to openly auction such things.
“Phoenix Bone Wings, the wings of the Heavenly Phoenix. Everyone present should know how rare these are. If refined into a flying battle skill, it will make you unbeatable in speed among your peers, truly an indispensable item for escaping or hunting.” The Elder from the Treasure Mountain said with a grin, unafraid of offending the Heavenly Phoenix Clan.
“The owner of these Phoenix Bone Wings wants to exchange them for a level-eight medicinal pill that has undergone a four-color pill lightning. After assessment, these Phoenix Bone Wings are worth that price. So, if anyone is interested, please make an offer,” continued the Elder from the Treasure Mountain.
As his voice faded, the hall fell into silence. Xiao Yan, with his arms crossed over his chest, leaned back in his chair, watching the crowd with interest. He knew the benefits of the Phoenix Bone Wings, having used them to escape from many powerful opponents. But since he already had them, he no longer had any use for them.
The hall remained silent, and the Elder from the Treasure Mountain, still smiling, was not in a hurry. This silence lasted about five minutes until a hoarse voice spoke up: “I’ll take it…”
Xiao Yan followed the voice and saw a figure wrapped in a cloak tossing a jade bottle towards the Elder from the Treasure Mountain. The elder took the bottle, opened it, and smiled. Then, he looked around and said, “Is there anyone who wants to outbid this offer?”
There was a moment of quiet, and seeing no takers, the Elder from the Treasure Mountain chuckled and, with a flick of his finger, the Phoenix Bone Wings flew towards the initial bidder, who promptly tucked them into a storage ring.
This transaction was simple, both parties simultaneously exchanging valuable items. “This is not like a regular auction. Unless under special circumstances, most people wouldn’t bring out items vastly more valuable than what they want to trade. After all, no one here is a fool,” the Pharmacist Elder whispered.
Xiao Yan nodded. There were likely several people who could afford a level-eight medicinal pill with a four-color pill lightning, but only one offered. This showed both the Phoenix Bone Wings’ limited appeal and the cool-headedness of these individuals.
“Okay, let’s move on to our second item for auction…” After completing the first transaction, the Elder from the Treasure Mountain flashed a new item: a light golden scroll. “Vajra Crystal Body, a low-tier Heaven Rank combat skill. This skill was created by the Vajra Holy Sage a thousand years ago. If cultivated to its peak, the body becomes as indestructible as vajra, and can shatter the sky and crack the earth, combining attack and defense in one powerful skill.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yan’s eyes flashed with surprise. This Vajra Crystal Body sounded like a technique for physical cultivation, but reaching the Heaven Rank suggested its power was terrifying.
“The owner of this skill wants to exchange it for a low-tier Heaven Rank water cultivation method. Of course, a similarly valued medicinal pill would also be acceptable,” the Elder from the Treasure Mountain said with a smile.
Several in the hall showed interest, and soon one person tossed a light blue scroll to the Elder. After examining it, he raised his head and found two more scrolls being thrown towards him. Within two minutes, four scrolls were in his hands, indicating four interested parties.
Xiao Yan couldn’t help but sigh at the sight. Four low-tier Heaven Rank techniques, something so rare, were now abundant. This indeed showed that at a certain level, one encounters different things.
After reviewing the scrolls, the Elder selected one and sent the others back, saying, “The owner of the skill has chosen, and the deal is done.” He then tossed the selected scroll to a black-robed figure, who tucked it away.
The three rejected bidders hummed in displeasure, but the Elder ignored them and continued with the auction. The next items were even more dazzling, ranging from combat skills to herbs, weapons to medicinal cauldrons. Each item, placed outside, would cause a stir, but here, they were less shocking.
Xiao Yan didn’t bid on any, except for when he used two eight-grade pills with five-color pill lightning to buy the “Heavenly Poison Manual” for Little Healer Immortal. He found the requested items too demanding, and he wasn’t desperate enough to outbid them.
The “Heavenly Poison Manual” was written by a Saint called the Heavenly Poison Sage, who left behind many toxic formulations. Even Dou Zuns would suffer greatly if exposed to some of these poisons. Though powerful, it required deep knowledge, making it a niche skill, hence why Xiao Yan could easily obtain it.
Though he didn’t win any bids, the unusual items broadened his horizons. He now understood why so many top experts flocked to this auction. The items here were truly rare. As the auction progressed, the atmosphere in the hall grew more intense, with many eyes fixed on the Elder from the Treasure Mountain. However, the partial map of the Lotus Demon Fire still hadn’t appeared, which frustrated Xiao Yan slightly.
“Now, we will auction the penultimate item of this trade fair…” The Elder, with a ruddy face, lifted an aged parchment. An impatient Xiao Yan immediately stared at the parchment. His breathing under the cloak became heavy. This map, after all, he had been searching for over a decade.
“Hehe, this is just a fragmentary map, but our research shows it’s related to the legendary Lotus Demon Fire.” As the Elder finished, everyone’s eyes focused on the old parchment.
The Lotus Demon Fire, ranked third in the list of anomalous flames, was a nearly mythical existence. Even someone like the Pharmacist Elder had never seen it. Its power was clear to all present: a true force of destruction beyond human control. Whoever mastered it would have few equals in the entire Dou Qi Continent.
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