Generally speaking, during the initial stages of an auction, the prominent families and influential forces seated in the VIP boxes do not participate in the bidding.
They usually aim for the items auctioned later, leaving some opportunities for the numerous cultivators present to bid on earlier items.
Otherwise, a grand auction would lose its excitement. Although the world of spiritual cultivation is often about survival of the fittest, most sects and forces still care about maintaining their reputation.
“The fourth auction item is a third-grade talisman called Skycleaver Inscription. Its attack power is equivalent to a full-force strike from a mid-stage Spirit King realm cultivator. The starting bid is 1, 500 low-quality spirit stones.”
“The fifth auction item is a mid-grade spiritual weapon, the Black Origin Shield, forged from the shell of a Black Origin Turtle. The starting bid is 2, 000 low-quality spirit stones.”
On the stone platform in the plaza, one auction item after another was presented by white-robed attendants and then auctioned by Rodrigo.
The atmosphere at the scene grew increasingly heated and intense.
It could be said without exaggeration that as long as you had enough spirit stones, you wouldn’t worry about not being able to secure your desired items here.
When the ninth auction item appeared, the starting bid had already exceeded 5, 000 low-quality spirit stones. The ninth item was sold for 9, 000 low-quality spirit stones.
“Next, we have the tenth auction item,” Rodrigo announced loudly. His mood was good because the more intense the atmosphere, the better it was for the auction organizers.
As Rodrigo finished speaking, a white-robed attendant came forward with a jade tray. Under everyone’s gaze, Rodrigo lifted the red silk covering.
On the jade tray were two crystal-clear jade beads, one fiery red, emanating a strong fire energy wave, and the other ice white, with ice cracks on its surface filled with ice spiritual power.
“The tenth auction item consists of two single-use consumables. The fiery red one is called Flame Bead, capable of severely injuring an upper-stage Spirit King realm cultivator upon use.
The ice white one is called Ice Bead, which can also severely injure an upper-stage Spirit King realm cultivator upon use.”
“If used properly together, these beads can even kill an upper-stage Spirit King realm peak cultivator or injure a lower-stage Spirit Saint realm cultivator,” Rodrigo emphasized.
“These beads can kill an upper-stage Spirit King realm peak cultivator!”
“Such treasures are truly rare and hard to come by.”
“I imagine the competition for these will be quite fierce.”
Cultivators stared intensely at the two beads on the tray. Even many in the VIP boxes showed signs of desire.
“Flame Bead and Ice Bead are auctioned together with a starting bid of 6, 000 low-quality spirit stones. Each increment must be no less than 200 low-quality spirit stones!”
“6, 500!”
“7, 000!”
“8, 000!”
Cultivators began bidding one after another.
“10, 000!” A middle-aged man in blue from a VIP box behind Leo called out.
At the sound of 10, 000, the scene fell silent. Everyone looked towards the bidder, who was from the Chase family.
Although not as prestigious as the top three families, the Chase family was still a significant force just below them.
With a VIP family involved and directly raising the price to 10, 000, those in the plaza hesitated to bid further.
“Hehe, our Bass family also needs these beads. 11, 000 low-quality spirit stones!” An elderly man in black from a nearby VIP box laughed lightly as he called out his bid.
“13, 000 low-quality spirit stones! If the Bass family bids higher than this, please take it,” Mr. Chase said coldly, glancing at the elderly man.
It was clear that there was some animosity between the Chase and Bass families.
“Hehe, in that case, I will let Mr. Chase have it,” the elderly man said with a forced smile. 13, 000 low-quality spirit stones exceeded his budget for single-use consumables.
Mr. Chase snorted coldly and withdrew his gaze.
“Is there anyone else who wishes to bid? If not, then these beads will go to the guest in VIP box fourteen,” Rodrigo announced loudly.
Everyone looked around but no one else bid. Many felt that exceeding 10, 000 low-quality spirit stones for these beads wasn’t worth competing for.
Rodrigo saw no further bids and announced the ownership of the beads before moving on. “Next is the eleventh auction item.”
A white-robed attendant brought up another jade tray. When the red silk was lifted, many female cultivators’ eyes sparkled.
Another attendant took out the item from the tray and displayed it to everyone. It was a white soft armor that was crystal clear and outlined a slender female figure with ice runes flowing on it, looking beautiful and light.
“This is a defensive soft armor for women called Frost Rhinoceros Plate,” Rodrigo explained with a smile. “It is made from the skin of a late-stage Demon Sect ice rhinoceros horn and ranks as an upper-grade defensive spiritual weapon. The starting bid is 10, 000 low-quality spirit stones with each increment no less than 500 low-quality spirit stones.”
“11, 000!”
“13, 000!”
“15, 000!”
Female cultivators began bidding eagerly.
Some women in VIP boxes also joined in.
“Amber, this Frost Rhinoceros Plate suits you well. I’ll get it for you,” Arthur said to Amber.
“Arthur, where did you get so many spirit stones?” Amber asked curiously.
“I’ve been saving up over the years. For you, I’m willing to spend it all,” Arthur said loudly with a smile.
Amber couldn’t help but smile at Arthur’s antics. He spoke loudly to catch his uncle and elder’s attention to borrow their help.
“This Frost Rhinoceros Plate is indeed good. Let’s get it for Amber,” Elder Ramon Watts suggested with a smile.
“Then let’s get it,” Wade agreed with a dignified smile.
In the end, Frost Rhinoceros Plate was secured by the Watts family for 25, 000 low-quality spirit stones.
The auction continued to be fiery. The subsequent items were all precious and rare.
Various families participated actively, driving up prices. Those with limited wealth could only watch from the sidelines.