C13 Buy!
"The first auction item is a medicinal pill, specifically a First Grade Essence Gathering Pill."
"It possesses a potency several times that of Element Gathering Powder, and importantly, it doesn't compromise the Root Bone with impurities, making it ideal for the Acquired warriors of Tieling City."
The auctioneer unveiled a pale yellow pill from beneath a red cloth on the tray, addressing the gathering.
For City Lord Weih Jie of Tieling, who had reached the Innate Stage, the Acquired Essence Gathering Pill held no value.
However, for everyone else, it was without question a wondrous pill, especially for many of Tieling City's warriors who had never before laid eyes on such a legendary pill.
"Bidding starts at 100 silver taels. Please place your bids," announced the auctioneer.
No sooner had he spoken than bids began to fly. "200 silver taels!"
"300 silver taels!"
The bidding war ensued, with voices echoing throughout the room. Soon after, the Acquired Essence Gathering Pill was sold for 800 silver taels.
Su Dayi, with his vast experience, shared some insights with Su Ze and the others.
"Typically, this Acquired Essence Gathering Pill would sell for no more than 300 to 400 silver taels in the capital's pill shops. The fact that it fetched 800 here is a testament to the auction's lively atmosphere and the limited exposure of many in Tieling City to such items..."
"The recent bids were made by the Third Elder of the Pang Family and a steward from the Fang family. Despite their attendance, neither family's patriarch is present."
Su Ze paid close attention, his gaze drifting over the representatives of the Fang and Pang families.
The Grand Elder had tasked Liu Hsing with watching him, his malicious intent clear. The Fang family was a known adversary, and while the Pang Family's stance was still unclear, they were likely foes as well.
It was becoming evident that he needed to utilize his 100,000 attribute points soon to strengthen his abilities.
"Next up for auction is a mental cultivation method, the Yellow Rank Top Grade Fallen Leaf Technique!"
The auctioneer's voice boomed, stirring up a buzz of excitement on the third floor of the Glorious Martial Merchant House.
Su Ze wasn't particularly interested in the ongoing auction. Amidst the cacophony and the fluctuating bids, he rose to his feet and approached the manager of the Glorious Martial Merchant House at the crowd's edge, murmuring a few words.
The manager's eyes widened in astonishment. "Is that so?"
Su Ze simply nodded.
Without delay, the manager hastened to Zhang Datong of the Myriad Treasure Auction House and discreetly relayed the message.
Zhang Datong approached with a furrowed brow, sizing up Su Ze. "You have a Martial Skill and a mental cultivation method to sell us?"
Again, Su Ze nodded. "A Profound Rank Low Grade Danxia Mental Cultivation Method and a Yellow Rank Mid Grade Mountain Splitting Palm. What offer can you make?"
These were skills Su Ze had acquired while enhancing his abilities, but with the Profound Top Grade Frost Heart Technique and the Profound Rank Low Grade Mountain Suppressing Palm now in his possession, the former were redundant. It was the perfect opportunity to trade them for the Martial Skills and weapons he actually needed.
"A Profound Rank mental cultivation method? You truly possess one?" Zhang Datong was skeptical.
The Glorious Martial Merchant House manager tactfully stepped aside as Su Ze recited a few lines of the mental cultivation method and palm technique from memory. Zhang Datong's demeanor shifted from skepticism to eagerness. His initial disinterest, born from the belief that this backwater held no surprises, was now replaced by excitement over this unexpected find.
"Young man, possessing a Profound Rank mental cultivation method and a Yellow Rank Martial Skill at your age is quite impressive. What's the quality of your Root Bone?"
"Earth Spirit Low Grade Root Bone," Su Ze replied.
Zhang Datong inhaled sharply. "My young friend, your aptitude is extraordinary. You'd be hailed as a prodigy in the capital, and even in the Holy Land, you'd be ranked just below the Holy Son and Saintess."
"It's a real shame for such talent to be tucked away in little Tieling City!"
It was clear why he had such advanced skills and a Root Bone of such caliber. Investing more in his cultivation was undoubtedly worthwhile.
After a moment of contemplation, Zhang Datong made his offer. "The Profound Rank Low Grade Danxia Mental Cultivation Method is valued at approximately fifty thousand silver, while the Yellow Rank Mid Grade Mountain Splitting Palm is around ten thousand. Young man, you show great promise, and I'd like to befriend you. If you sell them directly to me, I'll pay you seventy thousand silver."
"If you opt to have the Myriad Treasure Auction House handle the auction, you'll incur a 10% transaction fee. What are your thoughts on that?"
A mental cultivation method and martial skill of this caliber could become a treasured family heirloom for a smaller city's clan, passed down through generations. So while sixty to seventy thousand silver may seem steep, it's a fair price for something that could shape a family's legacy.
Zhang Datong figured these items could fetch at least a hundred thousand silver at auction.
Su Ze mused briefly before responding, "I'm not particularly interested in silver. I'm looking for a weapon martial skill of a certain caliber, along with a compatible weapon of the same level."
Zhang Datong nodded in understanding. "That's a reasonable request and not hard to fulfill. However, without a Myriad Treasure Auction House branch here, I can't provide a selection of various cultivation treasures for you to choose from, so you'll have to pick from the items I've brought with me this time."
"Among the next eight items up for auction, there are a couple that should meet your needs. The Yellow Rank Middle Grade Martial Skill, Cool Breeze Sword Technique, and the Yellow Rank Low Grade Blood Stripe Sword together are valued at forty thousand silver. Would you be willing to trade your mental cultivation method and martial skill for these two items plus thirty thousand silver?"
You're referring to the sword techniques?
After another moment's thought, Su Ze agreed, "Alright, let's make the exchange."
"Then it's settled," Zhang Datong declared.
He summoned a scribe and secured a private room. Su Ze recited the Danxia Mental Cultivation Method and Mountain Splitting Palm, which the scribe diligently transcribed.
Meanwhile, two items shrouded in red cloth were delivered to the private room.
This move quickly caught the attention of the crowd.
City Lord Weih Jie of Tieling City inquired, "Mr. Zhang, the Myriad Treasure Auction House promised ten treasures for our bidding. With the second item just sold and the third yet to be auctioned, why remove two items so suddenly?"
"Are you no longer planning to auction these two treasures?"
Zhang Datong explained, "These two treasures have been purchased in advance for a considerable sum, necessitating their withdrawal. With two treasures auctioned and two sold, we now have six remaining. Please, continue with your bids."
He bowed respectfully to City Lord Weih Jie and said, "Please don't be offended. I'm merely conducting business and had no intention of dampening your spirits."
Weih Jie replied, "I'm not upset. I'm simply curious about who in Tieling City has made an offer so irresistible that even the Myriad Treasure Auction House couldn't turn it down. And what exactly is the amount of this offer?"
Zhang Datong offered a smile and responded, "In our line of work, we must respect the confidentiality of our clients. That's a rule we cannot break."
Just then, a man stood up and called out, "Mr. Zhang, is the bidder you're referring to Su Ze from the Su family?"
Upon hearing the name Su Ze, a wave of confusion swept over the crowd on the third floor. Su Dayi, Su Hai, Su Mo, and the rest of the Su family members rose to their feet to see who had spoken.
Catching sight of the man who had raised his voice, Su Dayi couldn't help but blurt out, "What a despicable scoundrel."
