Big Data Cultivation Chapter 716

Chapter 716: Chapter 716 Bidding Chapter 716: Chapter 716 Bidding Tiantong Commerce Alliance offers various services besides trading resources–for example, helping people with artifact appraisal.

Those who have watched Earth Realm's artifact appraisal programs know that such matters aren't always straightforward, but it's a lot better than the mobile phone plane.

Does Tiantong Commerce Alliance play tricks? Of course, they do–no business can exist without a bit of cunning, but they don't do it too often, especially when dealing with somewhat prominent individuals. There's no need to tarnish their own reputation over minor issues.

Le Ye knew about Chairman Huang Fu's strong ability in appraising treasures, so he straightforwardly spent money to buy information.

The reason was that his own cultivation level wasn't high enough to discern the age and Yin Purity Index of the Nether Bead, so he simply spent a hundred Spirit Stones to clarify why Feng Jun emphasized these two points.

But for Chairman Huang Fu, she really had–some curse words to say.

Competing for items with me and still expecting me to provide appraisal results, you bastards are pushing it too far!

However, this was a legitimate request from others and one of Tiantong Commerce Alliance's day-to-day operations, which she couldn't refuse.

She couldn't even hide any information because selling false news to a competitor for her own profit–if such a scandal got out, it would deal a severe blow to Tiantong Commerce Alliance's reputation.

Thus, she could only grind her teeth and say, “That Nether Bead isn't your property. Whether you accept Tiantong Commerce Alliance's appraisal will still depend on what Feng Daoist thinks.”

She didn't expect Feng Jun to refuse, but… how could she feel resigned without shirking the responsibility a bit?

Feng Jun, of course, wouldn't refuse. He solemnly said, “I happened upon this object on a cliff by chance, and I have never had it appraised before. Thank you to Daoist Le for this and also congratulations to Chairman Huang Fu for making a tidy sum.”

Chairman Huang Fu rolled her eyes–I would rather not have this tidy sum.

Le Ye was taken aback, his eyes lighting up, “Obtained from a cliff… could it be Mount Zhige?”

Just as Feng Jun would have sought the source upon discovering Soul Stones on Earth, Le Ye also hoped to acquire more Nether Beads.

“No,” Feng Jun shook his head, his expression slightly melancholic, “There are no cliffs on Mount Zhige. It was in my hometown. I was still young at the time, and I became possessed during cultivation, leading to my fiancee breaking off our engagement. At that moment, I was utterly despairing and didn't want to live…”
He was actually indulging in some wicked fun, spouting a typical Earth-style web novel narrative.

Who would have thought that such web novels could become a global sensation, indeed holding core competitiveness with plots appealing to both old and young?

Le Ye couldn't help but slap his thigh when he heard about him advancing in cultivation in a cave, “This calls for a bit of showing off when I get back, absolutely… It's not necessarily about revenge, but at the very least, that girl's family should know how much they misjudged.”

“Yeah, I thought the same way,” Feng Jun nodded with a smile, “At the time, I even crafted a grateful phrase, 'Thank you for not marrying me back then, otherwise how would I have achieved what I have today?', planning to thank her family in a grand fashion.”

“Ahem,” Chairman Huang Fu couldn't hold back any longer. Although she too wanted to hear the story, what he was saying was too irreverent, “Daoist Feng, did you come across a Thunder Fire Formation in the cave? That formation is the most effective at killing Yinsha creatures.”

She didn't believe that the Nether Bead was something he had picked up long ago; if that were the case, why didn't he sell it earlier when he was so hard-pressed?

Probably his Sect had recently discovered a place rich in Yin Spirits and got him this bead.

Otherwise, why would he prepare those items and seek to borrow the Thunder Fire Formation, planning to hunt Yin Spirits?

“All right, enough chatter,” Feng Jun chuckled without continuing his story–he wasn't a web novelist who made a living off typing, satisfying his perverse sense of humor was enough, “I'm also eager to know the details of the Nether Bead.”

Chairman Huang Fu now had no room to dodge. In fact, she had used the Treasure-Appraising Eye yesterday and was already aware of the Nether Bead's details, so she spoke feebly, “Seven hundred years old, Intermediate Level that transcends the mundane, with condensed Yin Energy… A truly exceptional Nether Bead.”

“Seven hundred years old, Intermediate Level that transcends the mundane?” The two Yinsha Sect disciples exchanged glances and inhaled sharply.

This plane was extremely sensitive about the limits of cultivation lifespan–25 years old without entering Qi Refinement meant one was a good-for-nothing.

But the life expectancy in the Qi Refinement Realm was just 300 years; failing to reach the transcendental stage by 120 years old also meant a bleak future.

Isn't that why everyone was optimistic about Pan Renjie? He was in his thirties, not yet forty, and was at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer. Once he advanced to the transcendental stage, he would have a lifespan of 500 years, and if he managed to reach it around fifty, the Golden Core realm was hopeful.

These statements apply to Human Cultivators; generally, Yin Spirits develop faster than Human Cultivators. The more vigorous the Yin Energy in an area, the faster the Yin Spirits grow.

In areas with less vigorous Yin Energy, Yin Spirits grow slower, and those less vigorous areas… are easily wiped out by humans.

This is like the wild ginseng in the Earth Realm; in places with frequent human activities, there aren't many large wild ginseng roots.

Wild ginseng that are seven hundred years old in areas frequently visited by humans usually don't grow as large as those in the deep woods.

However, same-sized wild ginseng from areas frequently visited by humans are more effective than those from the woods.

Because in frequently trafficked areas, wild ginseng often gets trampled, and the underground parts need to constantly revitalize the above-ground parts.

The Nether Bead follows the same principle, where places with sparse Yin Energy result in slower growth of Yin cultivation levels, but under the same cultivation level, the Nether Beads produced are of slightly better quality.

Seven hundred years to reach just the Intermediate Level of detachment from the secular world… Le Ye can't help but feel indignant for the deceased Yin creature. What kind of impoverished and hazardous land nurtured you?

After his surprise, Le Ye sensed something off and couldn't help but ask out loud, “The Yin Purity… What about the Yin Purity Index?”

Mi Yunshan gave him a peculiar look, having just been outside attending to Chairman Huang Fu's arrival and was thus unaware of certain conversations. Therefore, she found his question quite… that.

Feng Jun, on the other hand, was troubled and rubbed his forehead… Even if one dresses like a boss, one shouldn't be so reckless. What happened to being reserved?

Chairman Huang Fu, nevertheless, didn't misunderstand, the advantage of being an appraiser being that she was clear about various indicators, “The Yin Purity Index… four nines, stronger than those Nether Beads with a ninety-two or ninety-five percent purity.”

Le Ye burst into a helpless laugh, “Do you call that 'a bit stronger'? Chairman Huang Fu, please don't joke.”

Huang Fu blinked her large eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering as she asked in confusion, “Isn't it just a little stronger?”

“Just a little stronger?” Le Ye couldn't help but laugh and nod in response, “Indeed, just a bit…”

Ninety-two percent, ninety-five percent, and ninety-nine point nine nine percent, is the difference just that small?

Absolutely not!

In the Earth Realm, gold with three nines and gold with four nines differ not just in price, but also in grade.

It's the same with Nether Beads, the net value indicates the pure content, but the value is not solely reflected by the pure content, rather… impurities should be as few as possible because cultivators are affected by these impurities during the process of absorbing Yin Energy.

These impurities might seem trivial, but for cultivators striving to reach higher grounds, an unstable foundation has severe consequences.

And to eliminate these hidden dangers, one must pay a heavy price.

Huang Fu pretended not to understand, but Le Ye was fully aware of the difference.

A seven-hundred-year Intermediate Level detachment plus a purity of four nines, perhaps such a Nether Bead… twenty thousand Spirit Stones wouldn't be unacceptable.

Feng Jun wasn't very familiar with the relevant pricing, just vaguely aware that the Nether Bead in question was from a bygone era and had pretty decent Yin purity, hence he gave a hint to the other party. He hadn't expected it to work so well.

Isn't it said that competition brings about gain? Indeed, this is exactly the case.

Seeing Le Ye's conflicted demeanor, Feng Jun pocketed the Nether Bead again, looking completely indifferent to whether it sold or not.

Then Huang Fu made an offer outright, “Since Le Daoist Friend says the bead is good, then fifteen thousand Spirit Stones… I'll take it.”

It appeared as though she was entering a bidding war, but the gesture also didn't hide the implication of her actions from yesterday–that earlier price was uninformed.

However, upon hearing her offer, Le Ye was so aggravated he nearly spit out blood. Damn it, does he really need to remind her about the quality of the Nether Bead?

If someone else had said so, maybe he would have believed it, but the Tiantong Commercial Alliance is well-informed, and Chairman Huang Fu is an appraiser–he couldn't believe for a second that she was unaware of its true value.

But regardless, she had made an offer, directly increasing the amount by three thousand Spirit Stones, leaving him with no choice but to harden his heart, “The Yinsha Sect is willing to purchase this Nether Bead for sixteen thousand Spirit Stones.”

Feng Jun just smiled slightly without saying a word.

Chairman Huang Fu, now somewhat familiar with him, asked directly, “Feng Daoist Friend, how many Spirit Stones do you plan to sell for?”

Feng Jun glanced at her and replied succinctly, “Twenty thousand, no haggling.”

“That price is a bit…” Huang Fu's brow furrowed slightly, hesitating before speaking, “Well, consider it a favor for you, this Nether Bead…”

“This Nether Bead, my Yinsha Sect will buy for twenty thousand Spirit Stones,” Le Ye, unable to consider further, interjected, “Chairman Huang Fu, we are discussing business here, and you came after.”

Chairman Huang Fu looked at him with a smile, “Hasn't Le Daoist Friend heard the phrase 'the highest bidder gets it'? I offer twenty thousand and one Spirit Stone.”

Le Ye glared at her fiercely. His insistence on “first come, first served” already indicated his reluctance to increase the offer by even a single Spirit Stone.

But Chairman Huang Fu had just added one Spirit Stone, which really infuriated him. He gritted his teeth and declared, “Twenty thousand and two Spirit Stones. Chairman Huang Fu, does the Tiantong Commerce Alliance lack for nothing, that you must compete with me over this Nether Bead? Choose your enemies and your friends wisely.”

Upon hearing this, Huang Fu's eyes narrowed, and she spoke ominously, “Le Daoist Friend, are you threatening me?”

Le Ye responded without hesitation, “It's not a threat, I'm stating facts. This item is of great importance to me, while for you, Huang Fu, it's merely less profit. But for me, it could be a supreme opportunity… You know the consequences of standing in my way.”

At that, Huang Fu's initially ominous expression broke into a smile, as radiant as a blooming flower, “Haha, I was only joking, helping to promote Feng Daoist Friend's bid, and concurrently to help you make a decision… How about I cover those two extra Spirit Stones for you?”

Chapter end

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