“Wood Sword Senior, Mr. Barker, my master and uncle are both in seclusion, so I am leading my two junior sisters to attend the auction this time,” Seraphina said, looking at Wood Sword Venerable and Peter Barker. She gave a slight bow, her voice as melodious as a serene valley orchid.
“Seraphina, your talent is extraordinary. Even I am envious of such aptitude,” Wood Sword Venerable remarked.
“Wood Sword Senior flatters me,” Seraphina replied, her voice ethereal and pleasant.
“Miss Seraphina, it’s been a long time since the last hunting battle,” Enzo said from Pavilion No. 4, his eyes burning with intensity as he looked at Seraphina.
“Mr. Shaffer,” Seraphina glanced at Enzo and nodded slightly before gracefully entering Pavilion No. 3.
Two women followed closely behind Seraphina.
Seeing that Seraphina did not pay much attention to him, Enzo’s eyes dimmed slightly but were quickly filled with fervor again.
“Enzo, her standards are too high. She probably doesn’t think much of you,” Victoria said coldly, a mocking smile on her lips.
“For now, she indeed has the right to look down on me,” Enzo said with determination and resilience on his fierce face.
“Seraphina, once I break through to Spirit Saint, everything will be possible!” Enzo clenched his right fist slightly, a few grim lines appearing on his scarred face.
By then, the people from the three major sects had all arrived.
Soon after, two people appeared on the wide stone platform at the front of the square.
One of them had an elegant face and wore a purple-gold robe embroidered with python patterns, exuding an air of nobility.
This person was Marquis Gray, Alejandro Gray.
“Thank you all for coming to Marquis Manor to attend this auction. This auction will be hosted by Master Rodrigo from the Everlasting Trade Association,” Alejandro Gray said, gesturing to the elder in a blue robe beside him.
“Additionally, I am one of the organizers of this auction and will also participate in bidding for some items along with you all.”
After speaking, Alejandro Gray stepped down from the stone platform and entered Pavilion No. 2.
Now, except for Pavilion No. 1 which was obscured, all other VIP pavilions were occupied.
In Leo’s view, those who could sit in Pavilion No. 1 must be individuals or forces with a higher status than Alejandro Gray.
“Fellow cultivators, I am Rodrigo. I will be hosting this auction. Now, I declare the auction open!” Rodrigo took two steps forward and announced loudly.
“As far as I know, Master Rodrigo is a third-grade peak alchemist of the Everlasting Trade Association.”
“I didn’t expect him to host this auction.”
“It seems this auction is quite extraordinary.”
The cultivators below couldn’t help but whisper among themselves.
Clearly, Master Rodrigo was quite famous in Zratol.
Rodrigo continued loudly, “Next, let’s welcome the first auction item!”
As he finished speaking, a maid carrying a jade tray walked up. The tray was covered with a red silk cloth.
Rodrigo lifted the red silk cloth, revealing a golden Spirit Fruit to everyone’s sight.
The surface of the fruit had rune-like patterns, and a peculiar fragrance instantly filled the air.
“This is… Gold Spirit Kiwi!”
“I didn’t expect the first auction item to be so precious.”
Many cultivators’ eyes lit up upon recognizing the Spirit Fruit.
“Fellow cultivators, this first auction item is Gold Spirit Kiwi!”
“Gold Spirit Kiwi is well-known for enhancing a cultivator’s absorption and conversion rate of spiritual energy and strengthening their divine sense.”
Rodrigo introduced the item to everyone.
“The starting price for this Spirit Fruit is five hundred Low-Quality Spirit Stones. Each bid increment must be no less than fifty Low-Quality Spirit Stones. The bidding starts now!” Rodrigo announced loudly.
“Six hundred Low-Quality Spirit Stones!”
“Six hundred fifty!”
“Seven hundred!”
As soon as Rodrigo finished speaking, bids rang out one after another.
The first auction item being Gold Spirit Kiwi set a high tone for the event.
“Nine hundred!”
“One thousand Low-Quality Spirit Stones!”
The price quickly rose to one thousand Low-Quality Spirit Stones.
After surpassing one thousand Low-Quality Spirit Stones, fewer people participated in the bidding, and the bids became sparse.
Finally, the Gold Spirit Kiwi was sold to a small family in Zratol for one thousand three hundred Low-Quality Spirit Stones.
Rodrigo was quite satisfied with this price.
“Next, let’s welcome the second auction item,” Rodrigo said, turning his gaze to the side of the stone platform.
Another maid with a jade tray walked up. The tray was also covered with red silk cloth.
Rodrigo lifted the red silk cloth, revealing a half-foot-long green jade needle on the tray.
“The second auction item is a low-grade spiritual weapon called Green Spirit Snake Needle. The needle is coated with Green Spirit Snake Venom. Anyone struck by it will become paralyzed within three seconds and unable to circulate their spiritual power.”
Rodrigo picked up the Green Spirit Snake Needle and displayed it to everyone.
Green Spirit Snake Needle was a hidden weapon-type spiritual weapon, suitable for both self-defense and attacking enemies.
Especially for cultivators with lower cultivation levels, owning a hidden weapon-type spiritual weapon could provide an extra layer of protection.
“Fellow cultivators, the starting price for Green Spirit Snake Needle is seven hundred Low-Quality Spirit Stones. Each bid increment must be no less than fifty Low-Quality Spirit Stones. The bidding starts now!” Rodrigo announced loudly again.
“Eight hundred Low-Quality Spirit Stones!”
“Eight hundred fifty!”
“Nine hundred fifty!”
“…”
In the end, Green Spirit Snake Needle was sold to a rogue cultivator at the Spirit Sect level for one thousand six hundred Low-Quality Spirit Stones.
“Next, let’s welcome the third auction item,” Rodrigo said with a smile as he stroked his beard.
Another maid walked up in white attire.
“Fellow cultivators, the third item is an ancient divine law book.”
“This divine law is mid-stage second grade and is called Sky Piercer. Once activated, its sharp finger beams can pierce through the defenses of a Spirit King level cultivator.”
Rodrigo lifted the red silk cloth on the jade tray, revealing an old gray book.
“The starting price for Sky Piercer divine law book is one thousand Low-Quality Spirit Stones. Each bid increment must be no less than one hundred Low-Quality Spirit Stones. The bidding starts now!”
“One thousand two hundred.”
“One thousand three hundred.”
“A Gold Spirit Kiwi, a hidden weapon-type spiritual weapon Green Spirit Snake Needle, and an ancient divine law book. These items are quite good,” Leo murmured to himself.
It was evident that Everlasting Trade Association had meticulously prepared for this auction.
However, these initial items did not yet ignite Leo’s desire to bid.