The treasures included various grades of Pill Jade, as well as so Artifacts, Pills, and Talismans. These were fine treasures that low-level cultivators rarely encountered. However, here, they were scattered lavishly by the Primordial Spirit Cultivators as if they cost nothing.
When Su Lian Immortal cos on stage, I shall give this token to her, Xu Xing thought. He took out a black, arrow-shaped token given to him by the Deacon of Zhihua Tower and stroked it a few tis. This ti, the Courtesan in the Courtesan Competition was determined by calculating the total tokens and Wealth received by each renowned courtesan. At this point, Xu Xing could hardly determine which of the renowned courtesans had the best chance of winning. So, out of nostalgia, he decided to give his token to Su Lian Immortal, whom he had t once before.
Inside Zhihua Tower, there weren't many renowned courtesans competing for the title of Courtesan—only about twenty or so. Therefore, after about two hours, it was Su Lian Immortal's turn to take the stage. Upon seeing Su Lian Immortal take the stage, Xu Xing unhesitatingly tossed his token into the large urn in the hall designated for them. As for additional Wealth, Xu Xing didn't contribute a single coin.
「Half a day passed.」
The winner of the Courtesan title was finally decided. It was Immortal Hua Xi from the Qin Xuan Tower. As for Su Lian Immortal, she ranked as the Flower Explorer among the renowned courtesans.
In the first-floor hall, the grey-robed Cultivator presiding over the Courtesan Competition spoke with a smile, "The Courtesan Competition concludes now. According to the rules, Cultivators who supported Immortal Hua Xi will receive a 30% discount on items in the upcoming Auction. As for the Daoist friends who supported other courtesans, do not be disappointed. Our Jade Void Island will not let you leave empty-handed. Daoist friends who supported the runner-up, Tranquil Orchid Fairy, will receive a 20% discount, and those who supported the Flower Explorer, Su Lian Immortal, will receive a 10% discount. The remaining Daoist friends will receive a 10% discount on one item from the Auction."
Upon hearing this, the Primordial Spirit Cultivators whose chosen courtesans had not won, and who had been slightly agitated, imdiately quieted down and stopped their clamor.
A ten percent discount... not bad, Xu Xing thought, nodding when he heard the terms. To obtain a 10% discount so effortlessly was already quite good. Just now, to compete for the Courtesan title, many Primordial Spirit Cultivators had invested heavily in their favored courtesans, not only casting their tokens but also throwing in significant amounts of Wealth. Compared to them, he had only cast the token provided by the organizers, which could be considered quite 'stingy'.
The grey-robed Cultivator presiding over the Courtesan Competition added, "In addition, all Daoist friends present have a chance to win the favor of the courtesan they supported and beco her honored guest."
As his words fell, several Primordial Spirit Cultivators' eyes imdiately lit up with desire. Becoming an honored guest of a courtesan wasn't just about a single session of Dual Cultivation with her. Although the courtesan herself would still belong to the Yunu Pavilion, her relationship with an honored guest was not much different from that of a Daoist cultivation partner. Moreover, the renowned courtesans of Yunu Pavilion were all skilled in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, possessing both exceptional talent and beauty. Their Cultivation levels were also impressive. Dual Cultivation with them also offered considerable benefits to one's own Cultivation.
In the private Box where Xu Xing was seated, the two n with cold, gloomy auras, who shared the Box with him, began to converse, their words filled with disdain for the Courtesan Competition. "Jade Void Island has put on such a grand display. It seems they want us to spend even more money on these courtesans... Selecting honored guests? Hmph! It still cos down to who is the most lavish spender!"
After the two gloomy-looking n finished their critique of the Courtesan Competition, they finally noticed there was another person in the Box. One of them, a horse-faced man, looked at Xu Xing, cupped his hands in greeting, and inquired, "Fellow Daoist, may I ask your na? Which Spirit Island are you from? And which Sect?"
"I am Huang Longzi, from Heavenly Star Island. I belong to no Sect; I am rely a Freelance Cultivator," Xu Xing replied, returning the bow. "And how should I address you two?" he asked politely.
"Li Xiao of the Wuguin!" the other man, who had long hair, answered first.
"Li Yao of the Wuguin!" The horse-faced man seed to recall sothing, paused for a mont, and then replied.
Wuguin? Xu Xing frowned. Having spent so much ti in the Day Sky Ocean Region, his understanding of this area was no longer as superficial as it had been before. He had seen records of Wuguin in the Classics of the Fire Spirit Sect, so he knew the location of the Spirit Island where their Sect was based and had a general idea of their Power. The reason for his deep frown was that Wuguin was a Demonic Sect, universally condemned and hunted in the Day Sky Ocean Region.
After a mont's thought, Xu Xing's expression imdiately turned cold. He flicked his sleeve, turned his head to look at the first-floor hall, and ceased conversing with the Li brothers. Seeing this, the Li brothers realized they had made things awkward for themselves and resud their previous cold and gloomy deanor.
At this mont, the Auction on the first floor also began its next round.
"Earth Spirit Pearl!" the Auctioneer from Zhihua Tower announced, presenting a significant Treasure as the first item. "Ford innately, it contains the Heavy Earth Dao Principle! It's worth bidding on, whether for Cultivation or for refining a Taoist Treasure."
An Earth Spirit Pearl? Jade Void Island is truly generous this ti, using such an item as the opening piece for the Auction, the Cultivators murmured amongst themselves, discussing animatedly. Every Heaven and Earth Spirit Treasure containing Dao Principles was extraordinarily valuable, and even more so to those who specifically needed it.
Upon seeing this auction item, Xu Xing's expression remained unchanged; he had no intention of bidding. When it cos to Dao Principles, quality is paramount, not quantity. At this mont, I already possess the Great Sun Dao Principle, the Yin-Yang Principle, and the Devouring Dao Principle. Adding another Heavy Earth Dao Principle wouldn't significantly enhance my combat strength. Even if I were to comprehend more Dao Principles, that would be sothing for after I achieve immortality. On the Immortal Path, one's Realm always cos first, Xu Xing mused.
Although Xu Xing didn't care for the Earth Spirit Pearl, other Cultivators valued it highly. In less than an instant, the bidding price for the Earth Spirit Pearl soared from its starting price of 2,000 Pill Jade to 12,000 Pill Jade. For Cultivators who had little hope of advancing further on their Dao path, mastering one more Dao Principle ant a direct increase in their overall strength. Furthermore, most Primordial Spirit Cultivators had not comprehended the Yin-Yang Principle, which could be grasped during the life and death tribulations. Instead, they had relied purely on their longevity to endure and pass the Physical Body Barrier of the tribulation to beco immortal. The Heavy Earth Dao Principle within the Earth Spirit Pearl could potentially be the second Dao Principle they might master.
(Note: Without mastering a Dao Principle, one cannot advance from the Nascent Soul Realm to the Primordial Spirit Realm.)
"Twenty-four thousand Pill Jade! This Earth Spirit Pearl is sold to this Daoist friend!" the Auctioneer announced with a smile, striking his gavel.
Soon, one Treasure after another was sold off under the Auctioneer's enthusiastic promotion, bought by Primordial Spirit Cultivators from all corners of the Day Sky Ocean Region.
"Illusion Heart Purple Copper!"
Just when I thought I would leave this Auction empty-handed... The words "Illusion Heart Purple Copper," spoken by the Auctioneer, echoed in Xu Xing's mind. The other primary Spirit Material for refining the Falling Soul Bell? With this, combined with the Soul-Nurturing Wood, I can finally refine the Falling Soul Bell, that Taoist Treasure! Xu Xing was overjoyed upon hearing this. However, he showed no trace of his excitent on his face, nor did he bid imdiately. Instead, he carefully observed the behavior and expressions of the Cultivators present. Compared to items like the Earth Spirit Pearl, although this Illusion Heart Purple Copper was precious, only a few people placed bids on it.
Seeing this, Xu Xing nodded inwardly and then bid a high price. As soon as his high bid was announced, the Cultivators who had been bidding previously instantly fell silent.
"Eight liang of Illusion Heart Purple Copper, sold to this Daoist friend!"
As the Auctioneer's words fell, the anxiety in Xu Xing's heart finally settled.
「Then, the Auction continued.」
Besides the Illusion Heart Purple Copper, a few other Treasures appeared in the Auction that caught Xu Xing's interest. Unfortunately, limited by his tight finances, Xu Xing did not make any bids. Resources from the Lower Realm, such as Spirit Shells and Spirit Pearls, while not entirely worthless in the Chiming World, were significantly less valuable at the Primordial Spirit level. Cultivators at the Primordial Spirit Realm and above exclusively used Pill Jade, which contained Immortal Qi, for transactions. At this ti, Xu Xing wasn't entirely penniless, but every valuable Treasure he possessed was sothing he couldn't possibly put up for consignnt.
「Ti slowly passed.」
Finally, it was ti for the grand finale item of the Auction: The Transcending Mortality Pill!
I must rember who buys this Transcending Mortality Pill. When we get to the Jade Void Minor World... Xu Xing narrowed his eyes. When it concerned one's Immortal Journey, killing others to seize their Treasures was hardly an uncommon occurrence at the Primordial Spirit level. This ti, I don't know if I'll be able to maintain my Dao Heart. However, I believe that compared to , there are other Cultivators who are even more unscrupulous. At that ti, once the Treasure changes hands, that will be my opportunity to make a move. That way, it wouldn't be considered a compromise of my own Dao Heart.
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