Chapter 688: 688 Auction
The auction is still ongoing. Next up is a Gold Element Heaven-level Technique. Although the technique only reaches the Nascent Soul Stage, in this continent, the highest cultivation is only Nascent Soul, and they are all reclusive old monsters.
Many loose cultivators outside are completely unaware of the existence of Nascent Soul cultivators. However, families and sects are well aware.
This Gold Element Heaven-level Technique is suitable for cultivation by those with a Heavenly Golden Spirit Root. Although everyone is coveting it, the starting price makes them hesitate.
The Shangshui Family Master in Room No.5 has a gloomy expression. He wants this Gold Element Heaven-level Technique for his son. Originally, this technique was in his legal wife’s hand, but despite numerous requests, she never gave it.
He only learned after receiving the notification that the Mother Night Demon had put this technique up for auction.
It’s evident she’s disrespecting him. Does she really think the Shangshui Family has no way to deal with her?
This illegitimate son of his almost got harmed by her before, and he has been protecting him meticulously. When it was revealed he had a Gold Element Heavenly Spirit Root, though the Spirit Root Level was only Level 4, it was still a Heavenly Spirit Root, wasn’t it? Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.
The family might fear her Nan Family, but this junior with the most potential in the Shangshui Family will surely be protected.
He guessed correctly, and the family elders went to that Mother Night Demon. However, after that day, the woman swiftly sent her son and daughter to the Heavenly Profound Sect without notifying the family.
The Shangshui Family relies on the Beast Taming Sect, yet her actions were direct affronts to the elders, who for some reason, turned a blind eye to the Mother Night Demon.
He knew this woman had a Gold Element Heaven-level Technique, so he endured and gave in to her.
Unexpectedly, when he stooped to beg her, he was kicked out. Isn’t she just at Foundation Establishment Perfection? What’s there to be so arrogant about?
He approached the elders hoping they would pressure the Mother Night Demon, believing she wouldn’t dare hold out.
The elders were convinced by him. But the woman directly refused and threw down a divorce letter, leaving for the Xuantian Sect.
The elders knew this would bring big trouble. Although the Shangshui Family could be considered a family in the Southern District, they were no match for the Nan Family.
After the woman left, the Nan Family withdrew all their support from the Shangshui Family. Moreover, they brought over the account book of the past twenty years, demanding the Shangshui Family repay Spirit Stones.
It was indeed a significant sum, which the Shangshui Family couldn’t afford to repay.
In the end, only after two youngsters left the Shangshui Family was the matter settled.
Learning that the technique was up for auction, the Shangshui Family elders were very displeased with him. Without the Nan Family’s backing, part of the Shangshui Family’s influence had already been annexed by other family affairs.
This time he came, bringing all his personal savings. The family had no Spirit Stones left.
Yet he still wants to give his son the best technique, hoping the Shangshui Family will flourish magnificently.
Why doesn’t anyone understand his intentions? Isn’t he doing it for the Shangshui Family?
Upon hearing the starting bid for the technique, he realized he wouldn’t be able to obtain it.
The Mother Night Demon, deserving of death, it was all because of her. What if she had directly given him the technique?
Now, although not many people are bidding, the amount of Spirit Stones has already exceeded all he possesses. Remembering the longing expressions of his offspring as he left, Shangshui Wen Zong felt even gloomier.
He was determined to see who would win this technique. Without a Heavenly Golden Spirit Root, what use was this Heaven-level Technique?
Besides, he already had someone arranged. Even if he couldn’t bid for it, he planned to seize it. The Shangshui Family’s future hopes were pinned on his son.
As he listened to the price constantly climbing, Shangshui Wen Zong felt even more stifled.
Ultimately, this Gold Element Heaven-level Technique was sold for five hundred thousand Spirit Stones.
Shangshui Wen Zong clenched the chair armrest, veins popping out. The Mother Night Demon got five hundred thousand Spirit Stones. If it belonged to the Shangshui Family, it would have sustained them for a long time.
Now it was no longer his. That abhorrent woman must be eliminated when the chance arises.
"Dad, is this technique really valuable?"
"Yes, it is a Heaven-level Technique after all."
They were not interested in the subsequent auction items, just a map. Tan Shaoting felt that the place wouldn’t have the entrance to the space-time tunnel he was looking for.
Despite whatever treasures were inside, he wasn’t interested. He also felt that he absolutely couldn’t bring too many items with Spiritual Energy back.
While space could hibernate for protection, it ultimately would face restrictions.
The three children had heard of the map but were genuinely uninterested.
In the end, this map was purchased by the Xuantian Sect for thirty thousand Mid-grade Spirit Stones.
This outcome actually brought comfort to those who didn’t win the auction. After all, the Xuan Sect occupies the top position, always being the leader.
Moreover, the map is publicly acknowledged to be owned by the Heavenly Profound Sect; they wouldn’t privately take it.
The auction continued fervently, and as it progressed, it became unrelated to loose cultivators sitting in the hall. The prices were often tens of thousands of Spirit Stones, and they merely came to watch the excitement.
"Dear cultivators, we are now at the final three auction items. These three are consigned by our Duobao Pavilion.
Moreover, they are extremely rare. The first one is the damaged divine artifact Chaos Heaven Silk."
This announcement caused a stir in the room. A divine artifact, what kind of existence is that?
Tan Shaoting felt that only he and his son showed no emotional response.
"Dad, what is a divine artifact?"
"It should have an Artifact Spirit, right? I’m not sure. I’ve never seen one before."
In the first lifetime, it was due to the master possessing a divine artifact that they faced an exterminating disaster. Therefore, he has no affection for divine artifacts.
When the Chaos Heaven Silk was presented, everyone eagerly looked at it, having never seen a divine artifact.
But it truly let everyone down; on the tray was merely a dirt-colored ribbon.
Everyone thought, could this be fake?
"Everyone, this Chaos Heaven Silk is indeed a divine artifact, but due to severe damage, it looks like this. Our Duobao Pavilion has verified it."
"To restore this divine artifact, surely heavenly and earthly treasures are needed?"
"Absolutely. After all, it is a divine artifact."
"Where can one find heavenly and earthly treasures? The Spirit Stone mines are already scarce."
Upon hearing this, previously interested parties lost their drive. Indeed, if too much is invested, resulting in a still damaged divine artifact, it might be even more distressing.