The Treasure Pavilion, through its pre-opening publicity, had become widely known before its official launch.
The various rare treasures within had already dazzled everyone.
Setting aside other items, the sheer quantity of mid-grade and high-grade elixirs alone was something not usually available.
Yet, the Treasure Pavilion presented over a hundred pills at once.
Especially on the opening day, the Treasure Pavilion would auction three Foundation Establishment Pills and one Golden Core Pill.
This not only caused a sensation throughout Star-Moon City but also shook the entire cultivation world of the Lu Kingdom.
In the Lu Kingdom's cultivation world, in the past, only the three major sects could refine them, and obtaining even one was difficult.
Now, for its opening, the Treasure Pavilion had managed to procure three pills at once.
However, while Foundation Establishment Pills were rare, there were still many channels to acquire them.
Many families also kept one or two, intending to use them for nurturing outstanding disciples.
But the Golden Core Pill was a resource that one would strive for with all their might, yet still be unable to obtain.
Even within the three major sects, Golden Core Pills were insufficient.
The Danxin Sect originally had over ten Golden Core cultivators, but after a great battle, only eight remained, including True Person Guangling.
It was only after Xiao Fei and the other two returned that they reached eleven people again.
The situation in other sects was similar.
If there were enough Golden Core Pills, at least veteran Foundation Establishment cultivators like Fei Xin could have made a push in their youth.
Many late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators ultimately could only regret their entire lives due to the lack of Golden Core Pills.
When the Treasure Pavilion released the news of these two types of elixirs, it immediately spread throughout the entire Lu Kingdom's cultivation world.
Cultivators from various major families, and even the three major sects, were secretly preparing spirit stones, hoping to seize this opportunity.
Even the evil cultivators from Eagle Mountain Kingdom were sharpening their knives, making preparations in secret.
However, evil cultivators were more accustomed to "zero-cost purchases" and had never had the habit of buying with spirit stones. They always felt that spending spirit stones was demeaning, a sign of weakness, and easily looked down upon.
In reality, Xiao Fei still had many of these mid-grade and high-grade elixirs stored in his space. This time, he only brought out a small portion.
As for the Foundation Establishment Pills and Golden Core Pills, he had spirit herbs for these two pill recipes growing in his space. He could refine a few pills when he had free time, so they were hardly worth mentioning.
He was originally a low-key person, but now that he was doing business, he had to be high-profile.
Only by being high-profile could he create a sensation, become famous, and attract customers.
Good wine needs no bush, but being shy and retiring would likely result in losses so severe that he couldn't even pay the shop rent.
In any case, Xiao Fei was now committed to success or ruin. If he couldn't deal with the demonic seed within the parasite, he would soon die.
Time was his life now, so he had to do whatever was most efficient.
Amidst the expectant gazes of everyone, the opening day of the Treasure Pavilion finally arrived.
On this day, Star-Moon City was filled with cultivators from all over, of all sorts, some of whom clearly looked like trouble.
There were even Golden Core realm powerhouses attracted to Star-Moon City.
In a certain inn, several cultivators looked solemn.
"We have mobilized all the resources our families could muster for this. We must acquire the Golden Core Pill."
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Similarly, in an underground space, several evil cultivators gathered.
"Hehehe... This time, no matter what schemes or tricks we employ, we must seize the Golden Core Pill."
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In a dark room, a demon covered in black fur put on a human skin mask.
From a skin bag, he released dozens of light spots, as small as dust, and placed them into various jade bottles.
Each jade bottle contained only one light spot, sealed with a stopper on the outside.
"Jie jie jie... This time, I can cultivate dozens more quality clansmen!"
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"Boom! Boom! Boom..."
The cultivation world had no firecrackers, but it had many dazzling and colorful spells.
Fei Xin had specifically hired five Qi Refining cultivators to take turns casting spells at the entrance, serving as human firecrackers to add a festive atmosphere.
These five individuals, having received a hefty sum of 20 spirit stones, worked with extreme diligence, wishing they could explode themselves to liven up the crowd.
As the Treasure Pavilion opened, Xiao Fei, the main proprietor, naturally had to say a few opening remarks.
Xiao Fei stood at the main entrance, with Huang Feifei and Zhu Yu flanking him on either side. The presence of three Golden Core powerhouses at the entrance silenced the entire crowd.
It was just that Xiao Fei had miscalculated. Although he stood in the front and center, the prime position, he was supposed to be radiant and the focal point of the entire event.
However, the opposite happened; all eyes were focused on Zhu Yu and Huang Feifei, completely ignoring Xiao Fei's presence.
"Ahem! Ahem..."
Xiao Fei cleared his throat, finally attracting much attention. He quickly seized the opportunity and said:
"Fellow Daoists! After the recent great war, the Lu Kingdom is depleted, spiritual resources are scarce in the cultivation world, and many Daoists are unable to obtain even a single elixir."
"Seeing this, I, Xiao, could not sleep at night, and vowed to do something for the Lu Kingdom's cultivation world, to contribute my utmost effort, and to strive for the prosperity of the cultivation world!"
"Therefore, I have traveled across the Eastern Continent, collecting various rare spiritual items, to compensate for the deficiencies in the Lu Kingdom's cultivation world."
As Xiao Fei spoke, below the crowd, the "plants" hired by Fei Xin loudly cheered, performing with great effort.
"Excellent!"
"Senior Xiao is for the nation and the people..."
"Senior Xiao is the conscience of the cultivation world! From now on, we will only buy from the Treasure Pavilion!"
"Support Senior Xiao!"
"Support the Treasure Pavilion!"
With the drive of these actors, the scene became extremely lively.
Cultivators were also people, social animals, easily influenced by others and swayed by the crowd.
Seeing the scene so enthusiastic, they were more or less affected.
Xiao Fei looked at the actors below, working hard, and felt that those spirit stones were well spent. A positive image was thus established.
After the opening remarks, with the simultaneous display of several dazzling spells, the Treasure Pavilion officially opened.
As for the three Foundation Establishment Pills and one Golden Core Pill, they were scheduled for auction that evening, with the highest bidder winning.
Numerous cultivators flocked into the Treasure Pavilion. The spiritual items inside were dazzling, many of them rare treasures that were usually hard to come by, truly living up to the name Treasure Pavilion.
Many people had their sights set on a particular item. Without even asking the price, they would grab it and head straight to the counter to pay, for a moment's hesitation could mean someone else getting there first.
"Senior Brother, look! There's even a Youth Preserving Pill here!"
A female cultivator grabbed a jade box labeled Youth Preserving Pill, refusing to let go.
"This is a 500-year-old Spirit Stabilizing Grass!" An elder, with quick hands and eyes, grabbed a jade box containing the spirit herb and headed for the counter to pay.
Dozens of white robes embroidered with full portraits of Zhu Yu were also quickly snapped up.
In just half a day, all the goods prepared by the Treasure Pavilion were sold out.
The shop had to temporarily close, and the elixir auction, originally planned for the evening, was moved up.
The auction was held in the shop's main hall. Fei Xin and his son Fei Ming temporarily served as auctioneers.
Xiao Fei, Zhu Yu, and Huang Feifei unleashed their divine senses, responsible for guarding the entire venue.
The three continuously communicated telepathically, paying close attention to every suspicious individual, ensuring no mishaps occurred at the crucial final moment.