Longevity: From Being Pushed By The Witch

Before long, Ji Boying had arrived on the third floor.

Unlike the first and second floors, after reaching the third floor, free trading became collective trading centered around auctions.

In other words... an auction!

However, unlike ordinary auctions, the auction on the treasure ship involved mutual trading between cultivators and the treasure ship.

In traditional auctions, the organizers usually gather the items to be sold and put them up for auction, with participants bidding to purchase them.

The auction on the treasure ship is different. As the organizer, the Wanbao Ship not only presents the goods they want to sell, but the participating cultivators can also bring their own items for sale. These items are then put up for auction by the organizers at the same time and place, and the participating cultivators can freely bid and negotiate during this period. After reaching an agreement, the transaction takes place.

Spirit stones, bartering with goods, or even a promise are all acceptable!

Compared to traditional auctions, this kind of auction not only offers more freedom and choices, but also reduces the occurrence of cutthroat competition.

"The treasure ship is just the beginning. If everything goes as planned... on the auction, as the organizer, the Wanbao Ship should present many treasures and elixirs that can assist in Foundation Establishment!" Ji Boying casually walked through the auction venue, observing the busy attendants coming and going, and couldn't help but ponder.

"This auction is not only a chance to verify my own thoughts, but also an opportunity to see the items being auctioned."

"Although Foundation Establishment spiritual objects and elixirs are of no use to me, there might be other treasures appearing in this auction."

"Whether it's for myself or for Ning'er and Qing'er, if it's useful, I can buy it."

"As for spirit stones... if I don't have enough, I can make up for it with talismans."

With these thoughts in mind, Ji Boying walked towards the registration counter.

Just like boarding the treasure ship, purchasing a quota is also required to participate in the auction.

And...

The fees are higher. Just the seats in the third-floor hall alone have already been sold for a thousand medium-grade spirit stones.

If one wants a better private room, like those on the fourth or fifth floor, it would cost several thousand medium-grade spirit stones for one room.

Of course...

Private rooms have their advantages.

Not to mention the attentive service, confidentiality, and convenience during bidding, which are far superior to the hall.

Remember, wealth should not be flaunted, as it invites trouble.

Participating in this kind of auction, one should not fear being outbid, but rather being targeted by others!

This applies not only to righteous cultivators, but even more so to unscrupulous demonic cultivators.

Therefore, cultivators who want to auction off or sell valuable treasures usually choose to enter private rooms.

Moreover, the higher the level of the private room, the higher the level of confidentiality. For example, in the private rooms on the fifth floor, no one knows who is inside except for the organizers.

...

"Is the esteemed guest purchasing an auction quota?"

In front of the counter, a beautiful female cultivator bowed respectfully to Ji Boying and asked.

"That's right."

Ji Boying nodded slightly and took out his boarding token.

After a simple inspection to confirm its authenticity, the female cultivator took out a booklet and continued to ask, "May I ask which level of auction seat the esteemed guest would like to purchase?"

Ji Boying glanced at the booklet and, as expected, even the cheapest private room required a fee of three thousand medium-grade spirit stones. As for the VIP rooms on the fifth floor, they cost fifty thousand!

Of course, there is a reason for the high price. Those who can access the VIP rooms on the fifth floor also receive exclusive protection from the Wanbao Ship.

However...

Just as Ji Boying was about to choose a cheaper private room, he discovered that the same private room had two different fees.

"Why is there a different fee for the same private room?"

He looked at the female cultivator in front of him, puzzled.

"Is this your first time participating in the auction, esteemed guest?"

The female cultivator smiled softly and then explained:

"The fees for the same private room are actually the same. The additional amount is just an extra charge."

"After all, this auction will last for half a month. If you leave after a few days, it's fine. But... if you stay for more than ten days, it might become a bit boring. The additional charge is for entertainment and enjoyment."

"Entertainment and enjoyment?"

"Yes!"

The female cultivator smiled and then leaned closer to Ji Boying, explaining in a soft voice.

Upon hearing this, Ji Boying's face was filled with black lines.

This world is really open-minded!

"Of course, after paying the additional charge, esteemed guests can enjoy better services. The quality of the spiritual wine and tea provided daily will be much better. In addition, there will be spiritual fruits and delicacies available. It's definitely worth it!"

"Give me one that costs 3,500."

Ji Boying took out 3,500 high-grade spiritual stones and handed them over the counter.

He didn't care about entertainment and enjoyment. What he cared about was the spiritual wine, tea, and delicious food.

He had no particular interests in life, except for his love for food.

As for the so-called boredom...

The path of cultivation is long. If one can't even endure a little loneliness, what kind of path can they prove and what kind of life can they lead?

o(?^｀)o

As for not choosing the best fifth floor, one reason was that it was unnecessary, and the other reason was... he was ultimately a cultivator of the righteous path. If he purchased a luxurious room on the fifth floor, it would attract more attention.

It might even backfire.

Seeing that Ji Boying chose the option with better service, the female cultivator's smile became even brighter. She exchanged Ji Boying's original boarding pass for a bronze-like token and then handed him a mask.

"With this token, you can go to the room written on it."

"As for this mask, it's a specially made mask by the Thousand Treasures Ship. It not only shields others' spiritual senses but also allows you to change your own aura at will."

"As long as no one forcibly breaks the prohibition on the mask, no one will know your identity!"

"Of course, if someone really doesn't know what's good for them and tries to forcibly break the mask's prohibition, the Thousand Treasures Ship will be alerted immediately and they will be killed!"

"It's killing, not punishment~"

The female cultivator said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, a slight curve appeared at the corner of Ji Boying's mouth.

It seems that the way of the demonic cultivators is indeed extreme and domineering!

After keeping the token, Ji Boying continued to wander on the third floor.

He wasn't in a hurry to go to the luxurious room. Instead, he planned to listen to the news in the crowd and, by the way... find a place with fewer people to put on the mask.

Although Ji Boying wasn't afraid of encountering rogue cultivators, it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble.

In case they really fought, even if he took the Demon Transformation Pill, his true identity might be exposed if he couldn't kill the opponent with one strike.

Just like that...

After wandering in the crowd for a while.

Ji Boying discovered that the Thousand Treasures Ship not only appeared in the Qiandao Lake area but also in other main cities occupied by demonic cultivators!

This further confirmed Ji Boying's speculation.

The Thousand Treasures Ship not only aimed to replace the Ten Thousand Dao Trading Company but also aimed to cultivate more Gold Core cultivators!

"I hope I'm just overthinking it."

Ji Boying shook his head, found a place with fewer people, and put on the mask. Then he headed straight to the luxurious room.

Just like before...

Not long after he left, the stall owner appeared again.

Looking at Ji Boying, whose aura had completely changed, a subtle smile appeared at the corner of the stall owner's mouth.

"This fish... is even bigger than I imagined!"