Chapter 89: Chapter 89: The Finale Treasure

"Five million, third call."

With Murong Xiangming’s third call, she struck the Copper Bell.

"Congratulations, number 561. This treasure is now yours."

Murong Xiangming announced the final result.

The unknown feather treasure now officially belonged to Jiang Chen.

However, Jiang Chen had acquired this treasure without facing a single opponent.

He had a completely free run of it.

Others might not have known the feather’s value, but he knew it perfectly well.

Was five million a lot?

No. To be able to buy such a treasure for five million was his good fortune. It just meant no one else here had the eye for it.

If this treasure were placed before true experts, they would go crazy for it.

A treasure that could be refined into an Immortal Artifact... five million wasn’t even a fraction of its worth. A treasure like this could easily fetch hundreds of millions.

A shame there were no opponents.

Jiang Chen was having fun all by himself.

He was even bidding against himself.

Murong Xiangming had someone take the treasure away for now, to be sealed and stored until the winning bidder came to collect it upon leaving.

"Life is as lonely as snow."

Jiang Chen stretched and leaned back comfortably in his seat.

’This was a huge haul. No, he was probably the one who gained the most.’

He wasn’t too concerned about the following treasures. He was only waiting to see the price his Foundation Strengthening Pill would fetch.

"You’re certainly a big spender."

Jiang Han, who was beside him, said this—whether out of frustration or something else, it was hard to say.

The remark was clearly directed at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen just smiled.

"A smile is worth more than a thousand pieces of gold. I think it was worth it."

He didn’t elaborate; after all, he couldn’t possibly tell his father that in his hands, that feather would become a Spiritual Treasure.

That would be an absolute shock to his father.

In Hanwu City, the magical treasures of nearly every Martial Cultivator were Dharma Artifacts. There seemed to be very few Treasure Artifacts, if any at all.

And what Jiang Chen had just obtained would become a Spiritual Treasure, something that surpassed even Treasure Artifacts.

"And now, for the next treasure we’ll be auctioning... I imagine many of you have been waiting impatiently for this one!"

Murong Xiangming spoke gracefully from the stage once more.

She began to work up the crowd’s excitement.

At that moment...

WHOOSH!

Everyone shot bolt upright, their breathing growing heavy.

But no one spoke. They were all awaiting Murong Xiangming’s announcement.

Soon, people from the Treasure Elephant Pavilion carried a treasure covered by a black cloth onto the high platform.

Although no one could see what was inside, there was no doubt that it was the Foundation Strengthening Pill everyone had been eagerly awaiting.

Anyone could have figured that out.

It was also the finale item of this auction.

WHOOSH!

Murong Xiangming suddenly whipped off the black cloth.

At that moment, beneath the cloth, inside a crystal glass case, a shimmering golden Elixir rested on an exquisite tray.

The golden light was extremely eye-catching, yet not the least bit blinding.

Instead, the golden light seemed somewhat restrained, making the golden hue on its surface appear more mellow and natural, full of a kind of beauty.

In addition, amidst the golden light, faint traces of purple-gold radiance could be seen.

The purple light was indeed not very conspicuous; one really couldn’t see it without looking closely.

At the same time, an exquisite porcelain vial was placed next to the Elixir.

"I don’t think this needs an introduction. I’m sure you all recognize it?"

Murong Xiangming said with a bewitching smile, gesturing to the golden Elixir.

Of course, even as Murong Xiangming tried her best to hide it, she too was full of anticipation for the golden Elixir. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

As an expert with Martial Master Cultivation, Murong Xiangming knew that her own Cultivation would increase significantly after taking a Foundation Strengthening Pill.

HISS...

Even though everyone already knew the finale item was the Foundation Strengthening Pill, seeing it now, they still gasped in shock.

Many people couldn’t help but stand up, leaning their bodies forward as if to get a clearer look at the Foundation Strengthening Pill’s true appearance.

"The Foundation Strengthening Pill."

"Heavens, it really is the Foundation Strengthening Pill! The terrifying Elixir that can help an expert with Martial Master Cultivation advance to Martial King Cultivation!"

An unknown number of people began to breathe heavily, their eyes shining.

Jiang Chen sat there, his expression unreadable.

He knew his own Elixir very well.

However, to see such a scene unfold in this kind of setting still gave him a small jolt of shock.

The more it was like this, the more reassured Jiang Chen felt.

’He knew his chance to make a huge profit had arrived.’

Jiang Han and Xiao Yun had also known what to expect, but seeing the Foundation Strengthening Pill appear, they still stood up in excitement, a similar light shining in both their eyes.

As for the Bai Family’s father and son, Bai Xiong and Bai Shu, they had been on their feet for a while now.

They too were on their tiptoes, trying to get a clear look at the treasure inside the crystal glass on the auction stage.

"It really is a Foundation Strengthening Pill, but I can’t seem to see any purple light, only golden light."

Bai Xiong swallowed hard.

Even if he couldn’t see the purple light, just a Gold Quality Foundation Strengthening Pill was something he had never seen before. Not in his entire life; this was the first time.

He roared inwardly, ’I must win this auction.

At any cost.’

He wasn’t the only one in the venue who thought this way.

That included Ximen Gong, the Clan Leader of the Ximen Clan.

The Alchemist beside him, Chen Ran, stared at the Foundation Strengthening Pill with an even more fervent gaze.

For an Alchemist, the greatest glory was undoubtedly refining a Gold Quality Elixir.

In his lifetime, he could only dream of it.

’I wonder what kind of master the senior Alchemist who refined an Elixir of this quality must be.’

Chen Ran couldn’t help but feel a deep, heartfelt admiration for that senior.

If he had the chance to become that person’s apprentice, he would do whatever it took.

Of course, that was just a thought.

The Treasure Elephant Pavilion was very meticulous. They protected the Elixir with crystal glass, preventing it from being exposed to the outside air and also stopping any unscrupulous people from trying to snatch it.

"Everyone, please be seated."

"Please keep the venue quiet."

Murong Xiangming was taken aback by the situation in the auction hall. Everyone was standing.

It was too overwhelming.

She had no choice but to speak up and ask those standing to sit down.

Of course, this fervent atmosphere had nothing to do with her hosting.

In this auction, she was merely the icing on the cake. The Elixir shimmering with golden light was the real star.

It had stolen the spotlight from everyone in the venue.

It became the focus of everyone’s attention.

SHUFFLE!

Although they were reluctant, and some even wanted to stare a while longer, they all returned to their seats.

But in their hearts, everyone was screaming frantically.

’The Foundation Strengthening Pill will be mine.’

’I have to get at least one.’

Some were thinking that even if they could only get one, it would still be enough to significantly boost their Cultivation.

Bai Shu and Bai Xiong both sat down, but their breathing was heavy, like old water buffaloes that had just plowed several acres of land.

The father and son both craved the Foundation Strengthening Pill.

If one Foundation Strengthening Pill could raise a Martial Master’s cultivation by one level, then it could raise a Warrior’s cultivation by at least two levels.

Therefore, for someone like Bai Shu, who was at the Warrior Third Heaven, the Foundation Strengthening Pill held an even greater allure.