Chapter 292: Frugal Sect Leader

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How much wealth Shen Xiang possessed was unknown to Huahangyue and Liu Meng’er. However, they believed that it would be very difficult for Shen Xiang to acquire precious medicinal pills at the large auction. There were even items that Huahangyue and Liu Meng’er themselves might not be able to get.

The auction began. It took place on the thirteenth and fourteenth floors of the huge medicinal fragrance tower, combined. The number of attendees was not too large, only around five to six thousand people. But all those present were not ordinary; they were invited elites with certain status and wealth from the Chengwu continent. If someone wished to attend, they would need to pay a high entry fee.

If someone brought items for sale, they could also enter the auction. At this moment, the auction was very quiet. Everyone present was very polite; they did not raise their voices when they entered and sat quietly in their designated seats.

There were also compartments, only the most elite of elites from the Chengwu continent was allowed inside. Thus, there was a very serious atmosphere at the auction venue. Even if the grandmasters tried to conceal their aura, they would still occasionally release a mental pressure that made those with weaker strength feel very uncomfortable.

Shen Xiang, Liu Meng’er, and Huahangyue were in a compartment together. Shen Xiang covered his face and concealed his aura. Waves of spiritual awareness would occasionally sweep over, making Liu Meng’er and Huahangyue somewhat unhappy.

"Big Sister Huahua, have the grandmasters arrived" Shen Xiang asked.

"Apart from the Grandmaster of Beast Martial Sect, all the major sects are here. Many family headmasters have also arrived," Huahangyue said, as she was in charge of the place. Naturally, she knew well about it.

Shen Xiang looked at the crowd in the auction venue and discovered Yun Xiaodao, Zhu Rong, Xu Weilong. They all came with family headmasters.

"Little brat, don't use your voice and don't expose yourself later. Those guys know that I'm with Huahua, if they find you here along with us, it will make them suspicious," Liu Meng’er said.

Shen Xiang understood. After considering this matter with Su Meiyao and the rest, he had intensified his concealment techniques. This was mainly thanks to Long Xueyi's help. Right now, Shen Xiang's concealment abilities amazed Liu Meng’er and Huahangyue. Unlike before, they could no longer vaguely sense Shen Xiang's situation.

The auction began, led by Mrs. Li. Before the first item for sale was pushed onto the stage, she politely greeted everyone before starting. The auction piece happened to be Shen Xiang's foundation formation pill.

"Ten foundation formation pills, so many appearing at once. This has never happened before in an auction. Everyone understands the importance of foundation formation pills, so I won't waste time explaining. The starting price is two million crystal stones. Now we begin bidding," Mrs. Li said.

Two million crystal stones initially might seem like a small amount to Shen Xiang, but that was only the starting price. They would continue adding to it and wouldn't stop there. Foundation formation pills were not abundant in the Chengwu continent, so they were valuable due to their rarity. If there was someone who genuinely needed them, even a spirit grade inferior pill could fetch a high price.

The bidding normally used crystal stones, but when it was time to pay, one could choose between using crystal stones or true essence pills. Most people usually used the latter.

"Two million two hundred thousand crystal stones!" A familiar voice shouted, it was Gu Dongchen. Shen Xiang did not expect his master's nephew to be so lacking in foundation formation pills, secretly laughing inwardly. After returning, he could expedite the maturation of many Azure Profound Fruits. Consequently, foundation formation pills would undoubtedly flow in abundance, and he would not be afraid of his greedy master's nephew.

"This guy only adds twenty thousand crystal stones at a time. He's such a stingy person. Last time, he asked me to refine him a flying disc and bargained with me for the whole day," Liu Meng’er's voice was filled with disdain.

"That's right, when he bought pills from Medicine Fragrance Valley, his face turned red and flushed while arguing with me. Hmph," Huahangyue also criticized Gu Dongchen.

Shen Xiang secretly chuckled. He did not expect his master's nephew to be such a stingy person.

Foundation formation pills were not only sought after by major sects, but families also competed for them. Prices quickly soared up to seven million crystal stones, equivalent to seventy thousand per pill. Shen Xiang did not expect the price to reach this level.

Furthermore, prices were still increasing.

"Seven million six hundred thousand crystal stones," Gu Dongchen's deep voice echoed, making Shen Xiang even happier.

The entire venue was quiet; they were nearing the limit price now.

"Seven million seven hundred thousand crystal stones," This was the voice of a family headmaster, capable of purchasing these ten foundation formation pills. At least three True Martial Realm individuals could be produced from them, making the price very worthy.

"Eight million." Gu Dongchen shouted again.

Shen Xiang clenched his teeth in anxiety. Previously, he sold fifty thousand crystal stones to Gu Dongchen but now regretted it deeply.

"Eight hundred twenty thousand,"

"Eight hundred thirty thousand,"

...

Following a period of silence, another fierce competition ensued. Foundation formation pills allowed talented disciples to advance to the True Martial Realm more quickly, and even within families or major sects, there weren't many True Martial Realm individuals.

"One hundred and five million!" Gu Dongchen's voice echoed, many people had contested him along the way but ultimately failed. It was evident that Gu Dongchen highly valued foundation formation pills.

After a period of silence, Mrs. Li announced, "One hundred and five million once…"

Seeing this situation, Shen Xiang hurriedly shouted, "Senior Liu Meng'er, add more. It doesn't matter if you end up buying them; I'll return the crystal stones to you in the end."

"Brat, that person is your grandmaster," Huahangyue was surprised but supported Shen Xiang's做法 wholeheartedly.

"Hehe, of course I know that!" Shen Xiang chuckled.

"One hundred and five million twice!" Mrs. Li just finished her announcement, Liu Meng’er softly said, "One hundred and six million!"

Gu Dongchen gritted his teeth. He could clearly hear that it was Liu Meng’er's voice, considering whether he should add more.

"One hundred and sixty-two thousand!" Gu Dongchen and Wu Kaiming consulted each other before deciding to keep bidding.

Regardless, the crystal stones would eventually return to Liu Meng’er's possession, so she placed bids casually, especially against Gu Dongchen who was stingy.

"One million eight hundred thousand!" Liu Meng’er's light and pleasant voice made Gu Dongchen want to faint. If he knew that Shen Xiang was intentionally making Liu Meng’er and him bid against each other, he would have immediately fainted now.

This could be considered a violation of the rules, but Huahangyue merely closed one eye and tolerated it. As Shen Xiang was occasionally tricky, she could also be considered as his own person. However, she never expected Shen Xiang would still dare to ruthlessly target her grandmaster.

Liu Meng’er watched Shen Xiang's gestures, constantly bidding higher…

"One million eight hundred fifty thousand!"

"One million nine hundred ninety thousand!"

"Two million!" Gu Dongchen's voice was heavy, filled with anger.

Liu Meng’er gave Shen Xiang a disapproving glance. She followed whatever Shen Xiang told her to bid.

Shen Xiang nodded, chuckling, "It's almost there. Once he gets it, I'll tell him that those pills are mine to auction off later. Ha ha…I'm sure it will be very satisfying then!"

Huahangyue and Liu Meng’er were impressed by Shen Xiang's methods. Thinking of Gu Dongchen's reaction, they couldn't help but giggle.

Liu Meng’er did not add any more bids, ultimately leaving the victory to Gu Dongchen.

HL Huahangyue muttered, "Gu Dongchen truly is such a person. Only five million crystal stones more, and he's actually furious.here. If the people who entered the God Forbidden Area couldn't defeat them, they would become their food."We need to gather more beast meat now. We should stockpile as much as possible. When those Di...