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"Is everything ready? We can't afford any mistakes."

Li Li was already a transcendent cultivator, although her cultivation level was only at the early stage of Profound Transformation. However, considering her talent, reaching such a level in such a short time was already incredibly fortunate.

If it weren't for her being in the Merit Hall and one of Sun Tong's confidantes, she would never have achieved such a feat.

One must know that the Merit Hall represents fortune and creation, comparable to one of the Four Greats on its own.

After all, as the nominal governing body for cultivators, it would be unscientific for the Merit Hall to have weak fortune.

"Hall Master, everything is ready. It's actually easier than constructing the hall condensed by Lord Wan Ling."

"Good, don't make any mistakes," Li Li instructed again.

"Yes!" the subordinate replied.

Li Li then asked, "Is the finale still the Five Elements Spiritual Objects?"

"Reporting to the Hall Master, it is the Five Elements Spiritual Objects, but there are also five items of equal value."

In the past, auctions featuring the Five Elements Spiritual Objects were always the grand finale.

This time, it was an eye-opener. It wasn't just a single Five Elements Spiritual Object, but all five elements complete, as well as five auction items of equal value to the Five Elements Spiritual Objects.

"Oh?" Li Li was equally surprised.

As the Hall Master of the auction house, she oversaw all operations, but it was impossible for her to know everything. There were specialized people managing things.

"What are they all?" Li Li asked, feeling curious.

"The five auction items are: one Innate Qi Seed, one Divine Leaf Talisman bestowed by Lord Jianmu, one Second-Order Furnace refined by Lord Heaven and Earth Furnace, one God-Slaying Seal bestowed by Lord Guixu Grinding Wheel, and one Queen Nest bestowed by Star Mother Yuanjun."

"Hiss?!" Li Li gasped in surprise after hearing this.

She had already been prepared, but she was still astonished after the short, stout subordinate finished reporting.

Putting aside everything else, one Innate Qi Seed was something only Xuan Master disciples were rumored to receive. To think that there would be an Innate Qi Seed as an auction item.

"The Innate Qi Seed is from...?" Li Li asked carefully.

"The First Treasury," the short, stout subordinate said cautiously.

"Mm, I understand." When the short, stout subordinate mentioned the First Treasury, everything became clear.

No one knew what was inside the so-called First Treasury, and no one could enter it. Even Chief Manager Sun Tong needed Xuan Master's permission to enter.

The First Treasury was one of the most mysterious places in the auction house and the Merit Hall.

Occasionally, some magical treasures would fly out from the treasury and be auctioned off.

Rather than saying it was inclusive, it was more like a treasury that depended on fate and chance.

They didn't know when treasures would fly out from the treasury. Four auctions had already been held, and only the first one had a treasure fly out from the First Treasury. The second and third times, nothing appeared.

So, it depended on fate. No one knew when the First Treasury would produce an item for auction.

But whenever one appeared, it was sure to be the finale.

Just like this time, an Innate Qi Seed flew out from the First Treasury.

"What about the other items?" Li Li asked again.

"The three Lords are congratulating the Chief Manager. It's a universal celebration, bestowed opportunities and creation," the short, stout subordinate said.

"Second-Order?"

"Hall Master, all are above Second-Order," the short, stout subordinate said.

The Divine Leaf Talisman was a unique talisman belonging to Jianmu, and its abilities could only be known after refining it.

Moreover, the Divine Leaf Talisman was not a one-time consumable item, but a talisman that could be used infinitely, as long as it was not damaged.

After releasing the talisman, the Divine Leaf Talisman would autonomously absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and it would recover after a period of time.

If a cultivator personally refined it, the recovery speed would be even faster.

In addition, the Divine Leaf Talisman also had growth potential. As long as the cultivator's divine soul intertwined with it during constant refinement, it could increase its level along with the cultivator's cultivation.

Just like the talismans that Xuan Huang gave to the Four Great Young Geniuses as a greeting gift long ago, it had the same ability.

Currently, the Four Great Geniuses still regarded the talismans that Xuan Huang bestowed upon them as their most treasured possessions.

"The three Lords and the Chief Manager are close friends. This time, the Chief Manager's breakthrough is not only our glory, but also the glory of the entire cultivation world. Even the three Lords have specially congratulated him... This auction will be exciting. Putting aside everything else, the Second-Order Furnace and the God-Slaying Seal will definitely make the Martial Dao Alliance and the Buddhist Sect 'happy'."

Li Li had already imagined the excitement of the cultivators when these treasures appeared at the auction.

A Second-Order Furnace was equivalent to a Second-Order magic artifact. Currently, no true cultivator possessed such a powerful magic artifact.

Ji Zhongfu didn't count, as he was a half-way convert.

The Martial Dao Alliance's Chief Manager Sun Hui cultivated both artifacts and martial arts, which all cultivators knew. It could be said that more than half of Sun Hui's strength came from the Martial Cauldron.

The Martial Dao Alliance would sell everything they owned to bid for it, and anyone who competed with them would become their enemy.

As for the God-Slaying Seal, there was no need to say more. All of the Buddhist Sect's divine abilities and secret techniques were related to seals, and the visualization diagram they comprehended was also the World-Destroying Millstone Visualization Diagram.

The God-Slaying Seal personally condensed by the World-Destroying Millstone was something that the Buddhist Sect would also sell everything they owned to obtain.

After all, whether it was the Divine Leaf Talisman, the Second-Order Furnace, or the God-Slaying Seal, they were all growth-type items.

If Sun Hui obtained the Second-Order Heaven and Earth Furnace and integrated it into his Martial Cauldron, it would be equivalent to having a Second-Order Martial Cauldron.

The difference between Second-Order and First-Order was too great.

Of course, even if Sun Hui bid for the Second-Order Heaven and Earth Furnace, he wouldn't be able to melt it into his Martial Cauldron. His strength was insufficient, and he couldn't control a Second-Order magic artifact.

He would lose control and become demonized, or even self-destruct.

But he could observe it, he could learn from it.

It was like the answer was placed in front of him. As long as he copied it, he could upgrade his Martial Cauldron to Second-Order.

Using it for comprehension was the best use. A Second-Order Furnace was equivalent to a Second-Order artifact refining method.

Once the Martial Dao Alliance comprehended a bit of the secret, it wouldn't just be a simple Second-Order magic artifact for all body refining cultivators who refined their natal treasures. It would be a revolution.

It would quickly improve the ability of all body refining cultivators to refine their natal treasures. Its effect was too great.

The God-Slaying Seal was the same, with growth potential, reference value, and learning potential.

If the Buddhist Sect obtained the Second-Order God-Slaying Seal, it would have an immediate effect on creation and comprehension of the World-Destroying Millstone Art.

All three of these were most suitable for cultivators.

Because they came from the same source, they were all three supreme treasures.

The cultivator's Dharma was the three supreme treasures, and the visualized objects were the three supreme treasures. It was a coherent system, and there were no incompatibility issues.

There was nothing more suitable than these. They could be used immediately without any rejection.

"They will definitely be happy," the short, stout subordinate smiled.

The so-called happiness was the kind where they would fight tooth and nail, the kind where they would turn red in the face.

"What about Star Mother Yuanjun's Queen Nest?" Li Li asked again.

"President, according to the Star Mother Yuan Jun, this mother nest was nurtured by the Star Mother Yuan Jun and is the same system as the spiritual seed of the Star Devouring Vine. The source is the Star Mother Yuan Jun. Its growth potential and cultivatability are impeccable. The only flaw is that the source is Yuan Jun."

Li Li understood as soon as she heard this.

Like the spiritual seed of the Star Devouring Vine, it is equivalent to a nurtured branch that can recognize a master cultivator, with the cultivator being the secondary master.

However, as long as the mother nest is not used to attack Star Mother Yuan Jun, the cultivator is the sole master.

Star Mother Yuan Jun also saw the ability of the Star Devouring Vine, being able to reap benefits behind the scenes without having to cultivate it herself.

Of course, she wouldn't hide the flaws and told the cultivators everything, good and bad.

If the cultivators wanted to refine and cultivate it, they could bid at the auction. If they didn't want it, it didn't matter. It was all about fate. She brought it out to congratulate Sun Tong on her advancement and for universal celebration.

As for why these treasures weren't given to Sun Tong?

It still comes down to qualification.

Only Xuan Huang was qualified to give treasures to Sun Tong.

Moreover, Sun Tong wasn't lacking anything. These treasures might seem like treasures to outsiders, but she could just ask those few individuals if she wanted them.

Giving them to Sun Tong would not be as good as auctioning them off as a way to congratulate and celebrate with everyone.

This would make Sun Tong even happier, far more so than giving them to her directly.

Truly a universal celebration, not like the fake discounts in Nanshi.

"Okay, let's prepare. This will surely be a grand event."

After giving her instructions, Li Li left. The cultivators were arriving soon, and he needed to greet them.

Meanwhile.

The cultivators arrived at the auction hall, chatting and laughing.

It seemed that Sun Da, the chief steward's displeasure from before, had been completely forgotten.

Stepping into the hall was like entering another dimension, not upside down, but an unfathomable vastness.

It seemed small, yet it was unimaginably large.

As each person entered, a mechanical prompt sounded in their minds. There was no need for anyone to lead them; they could find their own seats.

The sudden sound entering their minds startled everyone, but they quickly understood it was from Lord Wan Ling and were relieved.

A legendary fifth-order magical treasure speaking to you in your mind was a sign of respect. How could anyone be unhappy?

The cultivators who had been chatting freely stopped talking. This was not a place for conversation.

Each person followed the guidance and walked to their seats.

Half an hour later.

"Welcome, fellow cultivators, to the fourth auction of the Merit Hall. I would like to thank you all for your attendance on behalf of myself and the auction house. I will be hosting this auction again. Thank you all for your support."

Li Li was still the auctioneer for this event. After all, not just anyone could host such a grand event.

"Alright, without further ado, you all know the rules. Now, let's see the first item up for auction!"

This was the fourth session, and everyone was familiar with the process.

They were starting directly.

"The first item is something everyone is familiar with: the three major Saint-grade pills. There are 10,000 Entry-level Saint Pills, 1,000 First-order Saint Pills, and 10 Second-order Saint Pills of each type."

After Li Li's introduction, there was a buzz in the audience.

"There are actually Second-order Saint Pills, and ten of each type! It seems this auction will be extraordinary."

The three major Saint Pills had become a standard opening item, and everyone was very familiar with them.

However, this time there were actually ten Second-order pills of each type, which had never happened before.

After all, cultivators were generally at the First-order Profound Transformation level, and Second-order Saint Pills were not yet needed. Many forces or individuals bought them for research and preservation.

They would use them when they reached the Second-order. In any case, these things would not expire and were always in high demand.

"Of course it's extraordinary. The auction house wouldn't dare hold such an event casually, even for Chief Steward Sun. It was scheduled two months in advance. They must be confident to do so."

"Mm."

After a round of discussion, Li Li began to speak again.

"Entry-level Saint Pills will be sold in sets of one hundred, for a total of three hundred sets. Bidding will be done by secret price. The top three hundred bids will win the Saint Pills. You all know the rules. Please write your bids on the jade slips in front of you."

"A reminder to all cultivators: please write the correct Saint Pill you wish to bid on. You will bear the consequences if you write it wrong. This auction house does not offer after-sales service. Most importantly, do not write the wrong number of merit points. This auction house will not offer after-sales service if you write it wrong. Let's begin."

Although everyone knew the rules.

The auction house still had to state them. If there were any mistakes, it would not be their problem.

"Sect Leader?"

A group of Taoists gathered in a large room. A Taoist priest asked Jiu Tong.

"We accept all Saint-grade pills, even Entry-level Saint Pills are very precious. Try to bid for twenty sets of each. Also… I feel that this time is not simple, so we need to pay attention."

Jiu Tong said.

He felt that it was not simple and that there must be valuable items for auction. Even the large families with vast resources needed to be careful.

It would be difficult if they saw something they wanted but didn't have enough merit points.

"Understood!" Jiu Da understood.

Everyone could see that it was not simple and that they needed to bid strategically, so they would not regret it for the rest of their lives.

About a minute later.

"Congratulations to the fellow cultivators who won the bids. All three hundred sets of Entry-level Saint Pills have been sold. Thank you all for your support. There will be a notification in front of the fellow cultivators who won the bids. Confirmation will automatically deduct merit points… Next are the First-order Saint Pills, still in sets of one hundred, for a total of thirty sets. Please place your bids."

"Bang!" Li Li hit the auction hammer.

The secret bidding for the First-order Saint Pills began.

The first auction item went very smoothly, and all bids were successful. Li Li breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the Merit Hall Auction House had never had an item fail to sell, no one wanted that to happen at this time.

Successful bidding was still worth celebrating.

And there was no need to worry about Transcendent Saint Pills. At the current level of Qingyun Mountain, there was no one who didn't need First-order Saint Pills, so they would naturally not fail to sell.

Even if large forces had a lot of Saint Pill reserves, they would bid with all their might.

Saint Pills were not only a type of pill, but also the foundation of a force, and even a substitute for merit points.

Saint Pills were equivalent to merit points, and some could not even be bought with merit points. Their value even exceeded merit points.

The bidding this time was much fiercer, even though it was done secretly.

After about two minutes, everyone except those who abstained had submitted their prices.

Again, there were no unsold items, and all bids were successful.

"Thank you all… Without further ado, we have ten Second-order Saint Pills of each type, one pill per unit, for a total of thirty units. Please place your bids."

"Bang!"

Li Li officially entered the rhythm from before, much more calm and confident.

Again, there was no room for error this time.

… (End of chapter)