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Chapter 852: A Satisfying Conclusion
Chapter 852: A Satisfying Conclusion
"233,000."
Qi Wuheng hesitated for a moment before speaking slowly.
The Sixth-Rank Little Five Thunder Talisman was precious, but after all, it was only a consumable treasure. This price was already a significant premium.
"240,000," Ding Qingwen called out directly, his voice filled with determination to win at all costs.
"Brother Ding is truly generous. I concede." Qi Wuheng smiled helplessly.
"240,000 once."
"240,000 twice."
"240,000 thrice. Sold! Congratulations, Brother Ding, on successfully bidding for this Sixth-Rank Little Five Thunder Talisman!"
Lu Xuan gently struck his gavel and announced with a smile.
"And with that, today's auction comes to an end. Congratulations to those who acquired their desired treasures, and my thanks to all who attended. As you leave, each of you will receive a small gift from our store."
"This is the first time I, Lu Xuan, have hosted such a private auction, and I fear my preparations may have been lacking. I hope you will all forgive any shortcomings."
"For those who have successfully bid on items, please come to me individually to collect them."
Lu Xuan smiled as he spoke.
The auction was held in the Star-Plucking Tower, and all the participants were fellow cultivators with some degree of familiarity. With the support of late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators like Zhang Jiuzong, he had no worries about any disturbances or theft.
Afterwards, Lu Xuan retreated to a private room at the back of the store, where Wen Qian arranged for the Foundation Establishment cultivators to come in one by one to collect their items.
"Brother Lu, I never expected you to be able to host an auction on such a scale. I am impressed," said the second of the two Foundation Establishment cultivators who had just collected their treasures. The third to enter was none other than Shen Ye, who had successfully bid on a Fifth-Rank Xuan Yin Sword Talisman.
"Haha, Brother Shen, your praise is too kind. For the sword talisman you acquired, I'll offer it to you at half the price."
Lu Xuan smiled as he spoke.
Shen Ye didn't stand on ceremony, chatting briefly before taking the sword talisman and leaving.
Each treasure was collected in an orderly fashion. During this time, several Foundation Establishment cultivators inquired about the Pure Yang Golden Lotus Seeds and other treasures, but Lu Xuan casually brushed them off.
"Brother Lu, this auction has truly been worth the trip," said Yulin Sanren as soon as she entered.
"As fellow spirit herbologists, how is it that the gap between us is so vast?"
"If I have the opportunity, I must ask Brother Lu to share his experiences in cultivating spirit herbs."
Yulin Sanren couldn't help but sigh as she recalled the various rare spirit herbs that Lu Xuan had presented during the auction.
"You are most welcome, and I would be happy to exchange insights and techniques. It's too much to call it a mentorship."
A smile appeared on Lu Xuan's face as he tallied the spirit stones Yulin Sanren had brought and handed over the treasures she had won.
"Brother Lu, this auction has truly broadened my horizons," Yulin Sanren continued.
"It's one thing that you've cultivated so many rare spirit herbs, but to have quietly amassed such a collection of rare treasures is truly remarkable."
After Yulin Sanren left, Qi Wuheng entered the room, half-joking and half-serious as he said, "Brother Lu, you're too modest. These treasures are nothing compared to what you'd find with someone of your stature as a Star Envoy of the Celestial Cave."
"Moreover, Brother Lu, your expertise in spirit herb cultivation is worth a considerable amount of spirit stones alone. Add to that your occasional forays into secret realms, and it's no surprise you've accumulated a few valuables."
"Well, I've put them all up for auction this time, hoping to exchange them for more spirit stones to purchase spirit herbs and pills to further my cultivation."
Lu Xuan laughed, steering the conversation away from the topic.
"Brother Lu, those Pure Yang Golden Lotus seeds of yours are truly rare and extraordinary. It's a shame they were ultimately won by Brother Zhang," Qi Wuheng said, not forgetting to remind Lu Xuan as he took his leave. "If you cultivate more in the future, please set one aside for me. I assure you, the price will be most satisfactory."
"It's thoughtful of you, Brother Lu, to even consider it," Qi Wuheng said with a smile, sensing the subtle impatience of the cultivators behind him. With that, he bid farewell to Lu Xuan and left.
Finally, only Zhang Jiuzong and Ding Qingwen from the Hai Lou Merchant Guild remained.
Ding Qingwen entered first, his spiritual power holding a large pile of medium-grade spirit stones and the unique Kong Qing Wood spirit seed, which he presented to Lu Xuan.
"Please take a look, Brother Lu," he said.
"No problem. Thank you, Brother Ding," Lu Xuan replied.
"If you ever come across any unusual spirit seeds during your travels in the outer realm, feel free to seek me out, Brother Lu. Whether you need my help in cultivating them or wish to sell them to me, I won't let you down," Ding Qingwen said.
Lu Xuan handed over the Little Five Thunder Talisman and the other treasures that Ding Qingwen had successfully bid on, a smile on his face.
"I certainly will," Ding Qingwen nodded in agreement.
"Brother Lu, the quality of the items in this auction was truly impressive!" exclaimed Zhang Jiuzong as he hurried in.
"There were several treasures that would have sparked competition even at a Hai Lou Merchant Guild auction." He handed over the spirit stones to Lu Xuan, unable to hide his amazement.
"Especially the spiritual plants and elixirs you cultivated, Brother Lu." Zhang Jiuzong's eyes lit up as he received the Vajra Bodhi and Pure Yang Golden Lotus seeds from Lu Xuan.
"To achieve such quality in these rare varieties, it seems I've underestimated your skill in spiritual plant cultivation."
"No, I must continue to learn from you, Brother Lu," Zhang Jiuzong laughed lightly.
"As a member of the guild, it's worth the effort. I, Lu Xuan, am willing to dedicate myself to the guild," Lu Xuan quickly assured, eager for more high-level spirit seeds from the guild.
It wasn't just about the light group rewards; he genuinely wanted to contribute to the guild and do his part, no matter how small.
"Good, good, good! I'll remember these words, so don't complain if the guild assigns you heavier spiritual plant cultivation tasks in the future," Zhang Jiuzong joked.
Through their frequent interactions, the two had developed a deep friendship and enjoyed a relaxed dynamic in their usual dealings.
"The auction was a complete success!" Lu Xuan declared as he closed the shop door after the two had left, proceeding to tally the proceeds from the auction.
The treasures presented at the auction were mostly fifth-grade, and the transaction prices varied from tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand. Only the Pure Yang Golden Lotus seeds and the Little Five Thunder Talisman exceeded two hundred thousand.
For the sixth-grade Little Five Thunder Talisman, in addition to the Kong Qing Wood spirit seed that was used as collateral, Lu Xuan also received an extra 120,000 low-grade spirit stones.
"In total, I've earned nearly two million low-grade spirit stones," Lu Xuan said with a sense of satisfaction as he perceived the mountain of spirit stones in his storage bag through his spiritual sense.
"In addition, there's also the unique Kong Qing Wood spirit seed, with its peculiar traits and habits."
"If I can successfully cultivate it to a seventh-grade spiritual plant, the value of the light group reward it yields will be immeasurable. Perhaps it could even match the value of the vast number of spirit stones I've earned today."
Lu Xuan gazed at the transparent spirit seed in his hand, its surface marked with cicada wing-like patterns, a smile playing on his lips.
"As for the treasures that were auctioned off..."
"While they may be considered rare and uncommon, to me, they were merely a batch of items that I rarely used or had already replaced with better alternatives."
(End of Chapter)
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