Chapter 254 Tianxing City
Ye Fan walked along the mountain road and headed for Tianxing City, the main city of Tianxing Sect. Tianxing City is the outer hinterland of Tianxing Sect and one of the important trade centers in the entire Xuantian Domain. As a disciple of the sect, Ye Fan had heard of this prosperous city a long time ago. Now he was ready to go there in person to find his own opportunity.
Tianxing City is located between mountains, with towering city walls and rows of buildings that exude an atmosphere of simplicity and prosperity. The streets of the city are wide and clean, and there are many practitioners and merchants among the people coming and going. The reputation of Tianxing Sect has made this place a treasure land for countless practitioners and merchants to gather. Ye Fan walked on the street, and all kinds of strange shops and stalls kept passing by in front of him. The lively scene made him sigh.
The customs and culture of Tianxing City are unique. The streets are lined with tall sycamore trees with lush branches and leaves. The sun shines through the treetops onto the bluestone-paved streets, making them look peaceful and full of vitality. In the streets and alleys, all kinds of exotic spices and delicacies exude rich aromas. Monks from all over are busy, some are bargaining for elixirs, and some are drinking tea and chatting in the teahouses at the end of the streets and alleys.
Ye Fan passed by a market and saw several monks gathered in front of a stall, discussing a piece of spiritual stone with a faint purple light with great interest. This spiritual stone was said to come from a mine near Tianxing City, and it had the magical effect of increasing spiritual energy. The highest bidder would get it.
While Ye Fan was wandering around the city, he accidentally heard someone mention the annual Tianxing City Auction. The auction is the biggest event in Tianxing City. Every year at this time, countless precious cultivation resources, rare magic weapons, and secret medicines are traded here. For cultivators from all sides, this is not only a place to compete for wealth, but also a place to find opportunities.
"I heard that an ancient rare treasure will appear at this year's auction!" A monk next to him lowered his voice and talked to his companion excitedly.
"Yes, it is said that even some forces from outside the domain have sent people here. I am afraid that this will cause quite a stir." Another cultivator nodded in agreement.
Ye Fan's eyes lit up when he heard this. Ancient treasure? Such things were simply not to be missed for him. He immediately made up his mind to go to the auction to take a look, perhaps there was an opportunity for him there.
The auction venue of Tianxing City is located in the most prosperous central area of the city, named "Xinghui Pavilion". There are many tall buildings here, and the pavilion is decorated with carved beams and painted buildings, which is very impressive. Ye Fan followed the crowd to the entrance of the auction, and saw that there were already a large number of people in front of the door. The monks lined up in a long queue, and couldn't wait to enter to find out what was going on.
Entering the Xinghui Pavilion, Ye Fan was stunned by the scene in front of him. The auction hall was extremely wide, with gorgeous chairs all around and a huge auction table in the center, emitting bursts of spiritual light. The atmosphere was tense and warm, and the faces of the monks were full of anticipation. Obviously, this auction attracted many big names.
As the auction began, treasures from major chambers of commerce and forces in Tianxing City came on stage one by one. The first to appear were some high-level elixirs and weapons. Although these items were already very precious to ordinary cultivators, Ye Fan was not very interested. He waited patiently, hoping that the auction would bring him some real opportunities.
When the auction was halfway through, the auctioneer suddenly revealed a mysterious smile and announced, "Next, we will auction the highlight of this auction - the fragments of the ancient mystical arts!"
There was an uproar in the venue, and everyone's eyes were focused on the auction table. Ye Fan's heartbeat quickened, and a hint of expectation flashed in his eyes. The fragments of ancient secret arts are not just the existence of martial arts or magic weapons, but a mysterious inheritance containing unknown power. If one can comprehend the mystery in it, it may bring a qualitative leap to one's own path of practice.
He clenched his fists and secretly made up his mind that he must not miss this auction no matter what!
Ye Fan stood on the first floor of the auction house. When he looked up at the second floor, he couldn't help but feel a little awe in his heart. The seats on the second floor were all prepared for those big figures with noble status and strong strength. It was not a place that ordinary people could enter at will. Even he, who was the first in the inner door, seemed insignificant at this moment.
The private rooms on the second floor were hidden behind a curtain, but from the aura emanating from each room, Ye Fan could sense that the cultivators sitting in them were not ordinary people. All of them were elders from various sects, heads of various families, and hidden masters from outside the realm. Each room exuded a deep pressure, as if one could feel the suffocatingly powerful aura just by looking up.
"These are the real strong ones..." Ye Fan sighed secretly. Although the honor of being the first in the inner sect made him the most famous in the Tianxing Sect, he seemed insignificant standing in this auction house. The top strong ones from the Tianxing Sect and even the entire Xuantian Domain gathered here. Ye Fan also clearly realized that he still had a long way to go.
Even his master, the female warrior who was quite famous in the sect, could only sit at the end of the second floor. Ye Fan caught a glimpse of her figure. Although she was still heroic, she was obviously inferior to the real bosses hidden in the front row of the box. Even she could not gain too much advantage here.
"It turns out that the competition on the second floor is so fierce." Ye Fan thought to himself. Everyone on the second floor is an existence that the Tianxing Sect is wary of. Even his master is just a new strong man and is not qualified to sit shoulder to shoulder with these old bosses.
Ye Fan took a deep breath, and felt a strong pressure and motivation intertwined in his heart. He knew that if he wanted to gain a foothold in front of these big men, talent and luck alone were far from enough. He had to rely on strength, real strength! He understood that although he had average talent, through hard work and hard training, one day he would be able to step into the second floor and even stand above those people.
The atmosphere in the auction house became increasingly tense, especially after the news that the ancient mystical scrolls were about to be auctioned came out. Every box on the second floor fell silent, as if all the big guys were secretly planning and preparing to take action at the critical moment.
As the auction officially began, the atmosphere in the auction house suddenly became tense and exciting. A middle-aged man in a gorgeous robe slowly walked up to the auction platform. He had a dignified face and his demeanor revealed a sense of confidence and control over the overall situation. He was the chief auctioneer of the Tianxing City Auction House, and was famous for his fairness and clever words.
"Dear distinguished guests, welcome to the annual event of Tianxing Auction House. Today's items will definitely not disappoint you." The middle-aged auctioneer's voice was steady and powerful. With his opening, the entire auction house instantly became quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on the auction table.
"The first lot - Millennium Cold Jade Pill!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the curtain on the stage slowly opened, revealing a transparent jade bottle, which contained a pill emitting a light blue light. The chill of the Millennium Cold Jade Pill almost instantly filled the entire auction hall, and some cultivators with lower cultivation even shivered involuntarily.
"The Millennium Cold Jade Pill can greatly enhance the cultivation of those who practice ice-based techniques. The starting price is five thousand spirit stones! Each bid increase must not be less than five hundred spirit stones!" The auctioneer's voice was loud and clear, echoing clearly in the auction house.
Suddenly, the atmosphere in the venue became heated.
"Ten thousand spirit stones!" A clear female voice sounded from a corner of the first floor, immediately attracting the surprised eyes of the people around. She doubled the price directly, which clearly showed that she was determined to get the pill.
"Humph, you want to get the Millennium Cold Jade Pill for just 10,000?" A cold snort came from the private room on the second floor, followed by a slow bid, "15,000 Spirit Stones!"
The atmosphere in the auction house instantly reached another level. The VIPs on the second floor finally started to bid, and their bids clearly exceeded everyone's imagination.
"Eighteen thousand spirit stones!" Another big shot raised the price from the private room. This straightforward way of raising the price instantly eclipsed those who wanted to test the waters on the first floor. They began to realize the gap between themselves and those truly powerful people.
"Twenty thousand spirit stones!" A slightly hoarse voice came from another box, full of momentum.
The bids from the VIPs on the second floor caused the entire auction house to fall into a brief silence. Ye Fan stood in the crowd, silently watching the fierce competition, secretly admiring the financial resources and strength of these bigwigs.
The competition in the box on the second floor has obviously entered a fierce state.
"Twenty-five thousand spirit stones!" An old but dignified voice sounded, instantly attracting the attention of the whole audience. After this bid, the atmosphere in the venue seemed to freeze for a moment, and everyone was waiting to see who dared to continue bidding.
However, unexpectedly, after this bid, no one followed up. Obviously, the price of 25,000 spirit stones was beyond the affordability of most people.
The auctioneer glanced around and saw that no one was bidding, so he announced loudly: "Twenty-five thousand spirit stones, the Millennium Cold Jade Pill belongs to Box No. 3 on the second floor!"
The hammer sounded, and the entire auction hall suddenly erupted in an uproar. The ownership of the Millennium Cold Jade Pill had been settled, and this was just the beginning of the auction. As rare items were unveiled one after another, the bids became higher and higher, and the competition became more intense. Those obscure spiritual power fluctuations came from the box, like a dormant beast, ready to show its fangs at any time.
