Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 580: Luo Chen's Frequent Bids - Novel Cool

Chapter 580: Luo Chen's Frequent Bids

Chapter 580: Luo Chen's Frequent Bids

With a starting bid of one million spirit stones, the final transaction price would likely be several times higher.

As for the item going unsold?

That was impossible.

Even some Core Formation Sects that already possessed a third-rank spirit vein wouldn't refuse an additional one.

Especially since this was a mobile spirit vein that could be carried around!

As expected, as soon as Leng Ruolan announced the start, the bidding atmosphere in the hall became fervent.

Right at the beginning, someone directly increased the bid by one million, raising it to two million.

Then, the bids continued to rise by fifty thousand each time.

In normal circumstances, a few tens of thousands of spirit stones would be considered a huge sum, but here, it seemed insignificant.

Luo Chen increasingly felt that as cultivators advanced in their cultivation realms, their wealth-accumulating methods also improved significantly.

Or perhaps, the wealth of the world naturally flowed towards the elite.

He paid close attention to the final transaction price of the Azure Basin Fish while also wondering how this demon had been cultivated into a third-rank spirit vein.

Han Zhan provided a detailed explanation.

"This spirit vein is artificially created. As long as you're willing to invest resources, it's not actually that complicated."

Artificial spirit vein? Luo Chen subconsciously thought back to the Eastern Wilderness Jade Cauldron Region and the various immortal cities there.

The third-rank spirit veins in those cities were also said to be artificially created.

But that wasn't quite right either!

Those artificial spirit veins were essentially still spirit veins, and then specific methods were used to enhance their rank.

"What's so difficult about that?"

"Transplant a second-rank spirit vein into this demon, and then improve its rank."

Luo Chen was dumbfounded. "Is it that simple?"

Han Zhan calmly said, "Although it sounds simple, the investment is also enormous. Moreover, this type of spirit vein will inevitably have some defects. I'm not sure what method Fairy Cold used, but those defects will undoubtedly include problems like a single-attribute spirit energy and high maintenance costs. There will also definitely be limitations regarding time."

"Time limit?" Luo Chen was perplexed.

"Yes, a time limit." Han Zhan nodded and continued, "Natural spirit veins, as long as they aren't overexploited and are well taken care of, will provide an endless supply of spirit energy for a long time. But this spirit vein resides within a demon fish, which means its lifespan will be affected by the fish's lifespan."

The Azure Basin Fish was extremely valuable, and everyone wanted to obtain it.

However, this fish was notoriously short-lived among demons! Ordinary demons usually had lifespans twice as long as humans of the same cultivation rank. This was related to their bodies being thoroughly permeated by spirit energy, unlike cultivators who concentrated spirit energy in their Dantian Sea of Qi to break through cultivation realms.

There were pros and cons! While their bodies were stronger, their lifespans were shorter, and their cultivation speed was slower.

Some demons with ancient beast bloodlines even had lifespans several times longer than humans of the same rank! But the Azure Basin Fish not only lacked such longevity but also had a lifespan two to three decades shorter than humans of the same rank.

The reason for their short lifespans was precisely because the Azure Basin Fish enjoyed swallowing spirit objects.

They only liked to swallow items containing spirit energy, without discerning their quality.

Over time, the spirit energy within their bodies became chaotic and mixed, naturally making them short-lived.

Based on Luo Chen's experience, the Azure Basin Fish presented by Fairy Cold probably had only a few decades of lifespan left.

When it was finally sold for seven million spirit stones, it ended up in the hands of a golden-core cultivator with an eagle-hook nose sitting in the loose cultivator section.

After witnessing this, Luo Chen couldn't help but feel both impressed and deeply moved.

"Seven million for a few decades of access to a third-rank low-grade spirit vein. I guess it's a trade-off!"

Upon careful calculation, Luo Chen recalled that when he was at Celestial Wave Peak, he had rented a third-rank cave mansion for one million spirit stones per year.

Seven million was equivalent to only seven years.

This deal was much more cost-effective than renting a house in a big city.

Of course, this was also related to the different environments and prices in the two locations.

The Northern Sea's prices had increased due to the turmoil caused by the Demon Sect's destruction.

However, the Northern Sea was vast, and spirit veins were scattered throughout its vast territories like stars in the sky, making fourth-rank and below spirit veins not particularly scarce.

As his thoughts wandered, Luo Chen finally understood why there were so few high-level loose cultivators in the Eastern Wilderness.

But in the Northern Sea, not only were there countless loose cultivators at the Core Formation stage, but there were even Nascent Soul stage loose cultivators.

Above them, the Three Hermits of the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly were prime examples!

The primary reason for this was the abundance of spirit veins.

As long as loose cultivators were bold enough to venture into the Demon Sea, they could always find spirit veins of decent rank.

Whether they could survive was another matter.

After the Azure Basin Fish was sold for seven million, the atmosphere in the Cold Palace became even more lively.

One after another, various resources were presented, and even though they weren't that rare, there were still people eagerly bidding for them.

Luo Chen was one of them!

...

"Fourth-rank water-earth dual-attribute material, Trace Mud, one jin."

"The value of Trace Mud is evident, and I believe there's no need for me to elaborate, Lady Ruolan. By adding a little to a treasure, it can gain a memory function. As long as it isn't completely destroyed, the treasure can be restored, making it an indispensable material among various smithing mineral materials."

"The starting bid is three thousand spirit stones. Each increase must be no less than one hundred, everyone, begin!"

As soon as Leng Ruolan finished speaking, many cultivators began bidding.

Over on Luo Chen's side, he also opened his mouth: "Forty thousand!"

Someone followed the bid, and he didn't yield in the slightest.

"Forty-two thousand!"

"Forty-five thousand!"

"Fifty thousand!"

"One hundred thousand!"

After Luo Chen's bid reached one hundred thousand, there were barely any followers.

At this price, with a little more, one could buy a decent low-grade treasure.

To spend it all on a pound of material was simply absurd.

When the last bidder, with a glimmer of hope, shouted one hundred and ten thousand spirit stones, Luo Chen didn't hesitate to offer one hundred and fifty thousand, a sky-high price.

That person glared at Luo Chen and muttered a few words before giving up on continuing the bid.

Luo Chen smiled and acquired another set of materials for forging defensive treasures.

He used to have quite a bit of Trace Mud in his possession.

It was obtained from Elder Fei Ming, a Gold Core Cultivator from Ailao Mountain, in exchange for a hundred-year-old Thunder Flower.

But later, he added it all to the Primordial Cauldron, leaving him with no spare stock.

Now, spending a large sum to reacquire it, he felt more confident in crafting defensive treasures.

The maid Qing, who had just entered, recorded this item for Luo Chen and couldn't help but ask, "Senior, you've acquired seven types of materials. Do you want to go to the back for redemption?"

Luo Chen waved his hand, "No rush. I still have items I need. I'll redeem them all at once later."

Qing nodded, but her heart couldn't help but be amazed.

This Gold Core Cultivator's wealth was indeed substantial.

In just half an hour, he had spent several hundred thousand spirit stones as if it was water.

He didn't even blink an eye!

Luo Chen wasn't in a hurry. Firstly, he was well-prepared, and secondly, he wasn't very confident in forging. To cope with frequent failures during the forging process, he had to prepare a sufficient number of mineral materials.

The logic here was no different from his alchemy.

Additionally, he also had the intention to broaden his knowledge.

This was his first time participating in a large-scale auction in the Northern Sea, and many of the items that appeared were things he had never heard of before.

Learning about them would be beneficial to his cultivation.

The auction continued.

When it came to mineral materials related to defensive treasures, Luo Chen bid frequently.

As for other items of interest, he suppressed his greed and refrained from spending spirit stones recklessly.

Indeed, this auction was of a considerable scale, and the items on offer were indeed abundant.

First, there was the unique Azure Basin Fish, followed by a continuous stream of mid to low-grade treasures, and Luo Chen even saw the legendary "Mermaid"!

It was a type of demon with a human upper body and a fish's lower body.

Although it was only at the second rank, it fetched a high price of several hundred thousand in the bidding war.

After the mermaid's appearance, the emergence of certain other items became a natural consequence.

Female cultivators!

Also known as Alchemical Cauldrons!

They were items put up for auction by Magaroha Stream.

From a young age, they were meticulously trained and cultivated special techniques, specifically for high-level cultivators' cultivation.

They could provide both carnal pleasure and enhance cultivation.

A total of ten excellent Alchemical Cauldrons were auctioned off one by one.

The transaction prices varied, but all the buyers were extremely satisfied.

Even some high-level female cultivators who participated looked on with displeasure.

However, with Magaroha Stream's reputation, no one dared to cause trouble.

Luo Chen could only sigh, "No wonder Magaroha Stream is known for gathering the remnants of the Demon Tribulation Sect. Even their style of conduct retains much of the original."

No, it should be said that they were fearless.

In the past, when the Demon Tribulation Sect was around, although there was talk of Alchemical Cauldrons in the Northern Sea, they were mostly conducted privately, and it was rare for them to be openly traded.

Especially since this was a large-scale auction attracting the high-end forces of the Northern Sea's southeast region!

"If Magaroha Stream really takes over the Northern Sea, not to mention whether their strength would surpass the Demon Tribulation Sect, at least their style of conduct would be as authentic as ever."

Luo Chen muttered to himself.

Then, he perked up and looked at the new item.

"Golden Weave, a third-rank gold attribute mineral material. Its characteristic is excellent extensibility, making it an excellent auxiliary material for crafting Dharmic Robes and defensive treasures."

"When forging, by infusing a sufficient quantity of Golden Weave and combining it with a Willful Formation, it can be transformed into various sizes at will."

"There's a total of seventy-two pounds, with a starting bid of fifty thousand spirit stones, and each increase must be no less than one thousand."

"For those interested..."

Luo Chen made his move.

This batch of Golden Weave was of a lower rank than Trace Mud but made up for it in quantity.

Hence, the price was quite high.

Among those participating in the bidding were many forging sects. If they utilized it well after acquiring it, one could only imagine how many magical tools and treasures they could create.

This kind of power often boasts immense wealth.

Therefore, when Luo Chen competed with them, the price he had to pay was also greater.

But before his previous attempts, with few failures and the lingering prestige, those forging powers also complained incessantly.

"Forget it! Forget it!"

"That guy, I don't know where he came from, but he's willing to bid so much for such seemingly precious yet ordinary materials."

"I won't compete with him, or I might not even recover the costs later."

"One hundred and seventy thousand, he's a madman!"

In the end, Luo Chen acquired this batch of Golden Weaving for one hundred and seventy thousand Spirit Stones.

The auction continued.

Seeing that Luo Chen was about to make another bid, and in such a fearless manner, Han Zhan, hiding in the Primordial Cauldron, couldn't sit still anymore.

"Luo Chen..."

"You can rest assured. I know what I'm doing. Have you ever seen me bid for resources related to spirit plants and medicinal ingredients? When it comes to Essence Cultivation and Incarnation Pills, I will definitely help you get that Soul Nourishing Wood!"

Han Zhan was helpless and had no choice but to suppress the urgency in his heart.

At the auction, Luo Chen's frequent bids also attracted the attention of many.

On the third floor.

Wu Qi and the Eagle Demon sat in a large private room, discussing animatedly.

"Is that guy the one you were quite interested in before? Now it seems that his financial strength is indeed formidable, but his true strength is hard to judge."

"In my opinion, his strength is probably not that impressive. Acquiring so many mineral materials is likely for forging his signature treasure. How strong can a Gold Core Cultivator without a signature treasure be?"

"I wonder where he gets all those Spirit Stones. I heard he's just a solitary cultivator."

Facing his companions' discussion, Wu Qi's expression remained unchanged.

However, his gaze fell on a man sitting in the corner.

Suddenly.

"Fellow Daoist He Yuan, speaking of which, this person came on the same merchant ship as you from Cold Jade City, so you should know him!"

In the corner, He Yuan calmly lifted his head.

"Is that so?"

Wu Qi smiled slightly, "It's most likely correct. I investigated him yesterday and coincidentally found out that he came from the Bai family's merchant ship."

As he smiled, he asked in confusion, "Impossible, you didn't discover him back then?"

He Yuan's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he didn't answer, as if deep in thought.

At the same time.

On the fourth floor.

A man dressed in a blood-red robe was communicating with someone in the distance.

"Cold Jade, are you really going to bring out that item?"

The response came quickly.

"To fish, you need bait. There's no such thing as catching a white wolf with bare hands. Blood Nightmare, after this is done, will you go back on your promise about the other matter?"

The man in the blood robe lifted the corners of his mouth, "It seems you're willing to take a risk, but with your assurance, it looks like this letter of recommendation will be accepted. As for the other matter you mentioned..."

Just then, his expression shifted slightly, and his gaze fell below.

His divine sense spread, entering Luo Chen's second-floor private room.

"A contradictory individual, interesting..."

"What's wrong?" A cold, questioning female voice asked.

Blood Nightmare tugged at the corners of his mouth, "It's nothing, just an interesting little fellow. Back to the matter at hand, has Ji Yuan agreed?"

Fairy Cold Jade replied coldly, "Since I've even taken out that treasure, how could Senior Brother Ji Yuan hesitate? At that time, the three of us will act together!"

The man in the blood robe nodded slightly, but he still gave a reminder.

"Not to mention the other Nascent Soul Cultivators, but you should give Elder Fu a heads-up in advance to prevent him from disrupting our plan."

Fairy Cold Jade paused before responding, "You are indeed thoughtful. I almost forgot, Elder Fu is wealthy, and if he makes a move, it will indeed ruin our plan."

...

Not mentioning how others were discussing Luo Chen's extravagant bids.

As for the person in question, when facing the new item presented by Leng Ruolan, he instantly became fully alert.

Not just him, but Han Zhan in the Primordial Cauldron also trembled with excitement.

"Soul Nourishing Wood, over an inch in length, with a lifespan of three thousand years. Originating from the Despondency Sea, it is tainted with an unfavorable aura."

"The exact price is hard to assess, but after appraisal, as long as the unfavorable aura can be removed, this item can still be used."

"As for how to utilize it, that depends on each fellow Daoist's methods."

"The starting bid is one million Spirit Stones. Each increase must be no less than one hundred thousand!"

Here it comes!

Luo Chen's eyes narrowed, and he immediately spoke without hesitation.

"Two million Spirit Stones, this item is a must-have for Luo!"

After the previous buildup, Luo Chen's bid immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Everyone knew that this person had an incredibly wealthy background, and whenever he bid, he rarely lost.

Now, he had doubled the starting bid, clearly demonstrating his immense wealth and confidence! The hall fell silent for a moment.

(End of Chapter)

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