#275 - Chapter 275: Ambush
As the auction of the "Silk Weaving Skill" concluded, the atmosphere in the auction hall not only didn't diminish, but became even more tense and exciting due to the appearance of the second-to-last item – the Blood Burst Pill.
This mysterious pill, with its unique effects and limitations, quickly attracted the attention of all the martial artists in the hall.
"Blood Burst Pill, a pill that can allow a person to unleash three times their combat power in a short period, but at the cost of consuming half of their own blood, and the effects last for only half an hour.
The starting price is thirty thousand taels, with each bid incrementing by no less than ten thousand taels."
The hostess used her enchanting voice to describe the allure of money. Her introduction was concise and powerful, each word striking the martial artists' hearts like a heavy hammer.
"Most suitable for martial artists from the Bone Forging Initial Stage to the Viscera Training Initial Stage. Martial artists below the Bone Forging realm cannot withstand such a fierce medicinal effect due to their body's strength, while martial artists above the Viscera Training Initial Stage will experience a relatively weakened effect due to their profound cultivation.
If used correctly, it can allow you to fight opponents above your level, making it a life-saving elixir."
This additional explanation made the Bone Forging realm martial artists in the hall eager to try, casting longing glances.
In a world where strength is revered, improving one's strength often means more resources and opportunities. The appearance of the Blood Burst Pill undoubtedly provided an enticing option for those martial artists who desired to enhance their combat power in a short period.
Despite its serious side effects, in a life-or-death situation, this moment of explosive power could determine victory or defeat, and even rewrite fate.
Thus, the sound of bidding rose again in the hall, even more intense than before. Martial artists announced their prices, trying to acquire this precious pill.
Cheng Feng also felt the intense competitive pressure in this wave, but he knew that his silver taels were limited and he couldn't compete with those wealthy martial artists.
However, he didn't feel discouraged or give up because of this. On the contrary, he became more determined in his cultivation.
He understood that true strength doesn't just rely on external objects to enhance strength, but more importantly on one's own efforts and perseverance.
Although the Blood Burst Pill was powerful, it was ultimately just an external aid. Only one's own cultivation and realm are the eternal reliance.
And he, only needs to work hard and add points, then can achieve
Thus, while everyone was vying for the Blood Burst Pill, Cheng Feng chose to watch silently.
In the end, the Blood Burst Pill was sold for a staggering one hundred and twenty thousand taels, falling into the hands of a martial artist from a wealthy family in a private room.
When the host announced that the final item was a fragment of a True Qi realm cultivation technique, the "Fire Cloud True Qi," the entire auction hall boiled over again. Even the VIP boxes upstairs couldn't resist, and people came down to participate in the bidding.
From the second private room, a man's bid could be heard clearly, his voice carrying an undeniable firmness and the support of substantial financial resources. This change made the already tense bidding situation even more unpredictable.
Although Cheng Feng knew that his silver taels were limited and he couldn't participate in this fierce bidding war, his eyes were filled with curiosity and longing for the unknown.
These precious cultivation techniques are not only the key to improving strength for martial artists, but also a bridge to higher realms.
Not only do others lack it, but I also lack it. My current Thunderclap Blizzard Art is suitable for the Blood Refining and slowly grinding Bone Forging realms. Above the Bone Forging realm, the Viscera Training part, Cheng Feng is not sure if there is any more.
Wang Tieshan often kept silent about information above Bone Forging, but he didn't explicitly say there wasn't any. However, Cheng Feng's Thunderclap Blood Burst Art had already reached perfection.
He could vaguely feel that there was more to come, not like the Mountain Shattering Fist, which was unsustainable, but to lay the groundwork for future realms.
But the Thunderclap Blood Burst Art is currently sufficient. Bone Forging can only be done with painstaking effort, which is why Cheng Feng has become somewhat lax.
Currently, Cheng Feng is in the late stage of Bone Forging, with expertise in Horizontal Hardening, Footwork, Fist Techniques, and Saber Techniques. He has almost no weaknesses and is sufficient in Clear Creek County.
A trip to the Prefecture City also allowed Cheng Feng to see a bigger world, naturally also inspiring Cheng Feng's motivation.
"As expected, seeing the world can make you realize how big it is," Cheng Feng thought to himself, while also casting envious glances at those martial artists who could possess these treasures.
Although he couldn't access these top resources for the time being, as long as he continued to work hard, one day he would be able to stand at that height and compete for his own glory and splendor.
And that time won't be too long.
This trip back to the Prefecture City, although Cheng Feng didn't gain the cultivation technique he wanted, he gained valuable experience and knowledge.
He saw the cruelty and competition of the martial artist world, and also felt the gap between himself and the strong.
These experiences will become an indispensable motivation and spur on his future cultivation path.
The atmosphere at the auction of the "Fire Cloud True Qi" was so tense that it almost solidified. Each bid echoed in the hall like thunder, causing people's hearts to tremble.
Just as this auction was about to reach its peak, the sudden departure of the black-robed man was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up layers of waves.
The black-robed man's actions surprised and intrigued everyone present. Many people, including Cheng Feng, chose to leave silently.
Some of them were because they realized that they couldn't compete with those large families in terms of financial resources, and continuing to participate in the auction would only be futile; others were curious about the black-robed man's departure, wanting to see if they could pick up a bargain.
But the deeper reason was everyone's greed for the black-robed man's actions. They knew that once a precious cultivation technique like the "Silk Weaving Skill" fell into the hands of a large family, there would definitely be strong reinforcements to ensure nothing went wrong, naturally leaving them with no chance.
But the black-robed man was alone, yet he seemed to ignore all of this, not only successfully purchasing the "Silk Weaving Skill," but also planning to leave swaggeringly.
This behavior was tantamount to "a child carrying gold through a busy city" in the eyes of everyone, full of ignorance and contempt for the dangers of the world.
Some people thought he might be a disciple of a reclusive expert, confident in his ability to protect himself with his strength; others suspected that he might be a pawn of some force, deliberately creating chaos to achieve some ulterior motive.
When Cheng Feng left, he had only one thought in his mind, and that was that the Silk Weaving Skill must be obtained.
It seems that only by spending a fortune in the Golden Breath Tower can one realize that one's own Hong Sect may still be far from qualified.
Top-level combat power, mid-level pillars, and low-level members are all still a certain distance away from his vision.
Cheng Feng couldn't wait to help his disciples grow up quickly. The development of the Hong Sect still lacks some means.
The Silk Weaving Skill is a guarantee for the Bone Forging martial artists of a force.
Large families and forces must already have copies or similar cultivation techniques, only small families need such a foundation.
Cheng Feng is not in a hurry, at least he knows that he is moving forward.
