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Chapter 39: The Value of the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit
Chapter 39: The Value of the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit
"This Seven-Star Spirit Fruit was probably taken from Old Man Sun and then consigned to the Yunhai Pavilion for auction."
Chu Ning, looking at the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit on the stage, began to have his suspicions.
After some thought, Chu Ning felt that it was indeed very likely.
In a short period of time, he had come across two Seven-Star Spirit Fruits, but according to the records in the book, the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit was not common due to its short growth period.
Based on his previous experience with using the Green Wood Spring Blossom technique on Old Man Sun's Seven-Star Spirit Fruit, it should have matured about three months ago, so it was normal for it to be up for auction now.
As this thought occurred to him, Chu Ning began to pay close attention to the stage.
After all, he had another Seven-Star Spirit Fruit growing in his own yard.
While he knew that it was precious, he had no idea of its true value.
Sikong Lan began to introduce the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit.
"The Seven-Star Spirit Fruit has an extremely short maturity period of only a few months. It usually appears in places with rich spiritual energy.
This spirit fruit absorbs spiritual energy very quickly, and once it matures, it will automatically drop within five days.
Moreover, when the fruit touches the ground, the flesh will automatically rot, leaving only the seeds. If the seeds are not removed and placed in a jade box in time, they will also decay.
Therefore, although this spirit fruit is not difficult to cultivate, it rarely appears because it is extremely difficult to obtain the seeds unless by chance."
Sikong Lan paused for a moment before continuing,
"The Seven-Star Spirit Fruit is an excellent spiritual herb for body cultivators. Even for Foundation Establishment stage physical cultivators, it has a significant effect on their breakthrough.
While we cannot define the specific effects, I believe that fellow daoists who are knowledgeable will understand its value.
The starting price is 600 spirit stones! Each increase in price should not be less than 50 spirit stones!"
Sikong Lan smiled slightly and added,
"Fellow daoists should have heard that we also auctioned a Seven-Star Spirit Fruit last time.
This is the last one for now, and there will be no more Seven-Star Spirit Fruits for sale from our pavilion in the short term."
Sikong Lan's introduction, which was obviously intended to drive up the price, immediately stirred up a buzz of discussion in the venue.
Even Qiu Shuny and Lv Xingyuan, sitting next to each other, struck up a conversation.
"There's another Seven-Star Spirit Fruit. I heard that the last one was directly auctioned for 1,000 spirit stones. I wonder how much this one will go for."
"I think it might be even higher. On my way here today, I clearly felt the presence of several physical cultivators. The competition might be more intense."
...
As Chu Ning listened to Sikong Lan's introduction and the surrounding discussions, his expression remained calm, but his heart was stirred.
The fact that Yunhai Pavilion had auctioned a Seven-Star Spirit Fruit last time made it even more likely that this one was from Old Man Sun.
And this Seven-Star Spirit Fruit was so valuable that a single fruit was already worth as much as the manual for making talismans.
It seemed that what the book had said about this spirit fruit being extremely precious was indeed true.
"700 spirit stones!"
Just as Chu Ning was thinking this, a voice rang out from the east side of the second floor.
Immediately after, a voice from the southeast added, "750 spirit stones!"
"800 spirit stones!" Soon, another voice joined in from a different direction.
"850 spirit stones!"
"900 spirit stones!"
Bids came in one after another, and Chu Ning could vaguely make out that there were five rooms participating in the auction. With each bid, the price of the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit climbed higher.
"1,000 spirit stones!"
Soon, someone shouted out 1,000 spirit stones, but this price did not deter the others.
"1,050 spirit stones!"
As soon as this voice fell, a voice from directly in front of the round stage suddenly spoke up.
"1,200 spirit stones!"
This person had directly increased the bid by 150 spirit stones with their first offer, causing a brief stir in the entire venue. The others did not immediately raise their bids either.
However, this situation only lasted for the span of two breaths before another bid came in: "1,250 spirit stones!"
"1,500 spirit stones!"
The bid came once again from the direction facing the round stage, raising the price directly to 1,500 spirit stones.
The venue erupted into another buzz of surprise, and everyone involuntarily turned their heads to look at the small private room on the second floor.
Perhaps sensing the wealth and boldness of this bidder, no one else spoke up this time.
Seeing this, Sikong Lan immediately announced that the Seven-Star Spirit Fruit had been sold for 1,500 spirit stones.
Upon hearing this price, the venue stirred once more with excitement.
At this moment, Chu Ning's heart was burning with anticipation.
A single Seven-Star Spirit Fruit had fetched a staggering 1,500 spirit stones!
While this price was partly due to Yunhai Pavilion's previous auction and Sikong Lan's skillful price-driving techniques, it also showcased the true value of the spirit fruit.
And in Chu Ning's yard, there were still seven of these fruits, worth tens of thousands of spirit stones!
Even if he didn't auction them off and sold them directly, they would still be worth seven to eight thousand spirit stones.
Moreover, the Seven-Star Spirit Fruits cultivated by Chu Ning using the Green Wood Spring Blossom technique were of even better quality than the one Old Man Sun had.
After the excitement, Chu Ning felt restless and uneasy. He was all too aware of the saying, "A commoner with a priceless jade is a sitting duck."
If others found out that he, a mere mid-Qi Refining disciple, possessed seven of these rare fruits, the consequences would be dire.
Although his yard was usually left undisturbed, he still felt unsafe being so far away.
Taking a deep breath, Chu Ning calmed himself and maintained a neutral expression, continuing to watch the auction with Qiu Shuny and the others.
However, his mind was no longer on the remaining items.
His only thought now was for the auction to end swiftly so he could rush back to the sect and check on his precious fruits.
Fortunately, after a couple more items, Sikong Lan directly concluded the auction, much to Chu Ning's relief.
He called out to Qiu Shuny and they started to leave.
Qiu Shuny, still intrigued by the auction, asked, "Chu Ning, aren't you going to buy some talismans?"
"Let's buy some outside. There are too many people here," Chu Ning replied casually.
Qiu Shuny and Lv Xingyuan agreed, and as they walked out, Qiu Shuny said, "That's a good idea. If we can buy talismans quickly, we can wait at the entrance of the market. Maybe we'll run into some senior disciples returning to the sect, and we can hitch a ride on their spirit boat."
Chu Ning asked in surprise, "Are there really senior disciples from our sect returning from this market?"
Qiu Shuny nodded, "Yes, because Yunhai Pavilion attracts many unfamiliar cultivators during its auctions.
The sect usually assigns some more senior disciples to maintain order and prevent any disturbances.
Most of them will stay until the market closes in the afternoon, but a few might leave early."
Hearing this, Chu Ning had no more hesitation. He led the two out of Yunhai Pavilion and quickly bought a few dozen talismans and some jade boxes from the nearby shops. Then, they hurried to the entrance of the market.
Soon after they arrived at the market's entrance, Yuan Guang appeared with five others.
Qiu Shuny greeted them, and as Chen Youdao, who was standing next to Yuan Guang, was about to say something, a figure flashed and landed in front of them.
"Are you all returning to the sect?"
It was the gentle-looking Elder Chen from the Transmission Hall, who had guided them when they first joined the sect. He had arrived in a spirit boat.
"Elder Chen!"
Chu Ning and the others recognized Elder Chen and greeted him respectfully.
"Mm," Elder Chen nodded and said, "Get on."
The nine of them immediately boarded the spirit boat, and Elder Chen waved his hand, enveloping them in a shield of spiritual energy.
The spirit boat soared into the sky, carrying them back to Qingxi Sect.
At this moment, Chu Ning felt much more relieved.
With an elder from the Transmission Hall escorting them back, he no longer had to worry about any unforeseen dangers on the way.
Just then, Elder Chen's gaze swept over them again.
"I believe you are all new disciples from the past year, yes?"
(End of Chapter)
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