Chapter 61: Qingling Mountain Small Auction (Seeking Monthly Pass)
When their strengths were similar, the three cultivating families supported each other. Since the Bai family declined, they would naturally be ruthlessly divided. In the world of cultivating, the weak will prey on the strong, and vice versa.
But now is the biennial spiritual root testing meeting held by the three families. They will test the ten-year-old children belonging to their respective families. If they have spiritual roots, they will be accepted into the family and taught the skills to embark on the path of cultivation.
What is used to detect spiritual roots here is only a gadget called a "spiritual test stone", which can only detect the presence or absence of spiritual roots, but cannot do anything about the properties and appearance of the spiritual roots.
If the Bai family can turn defeat into victory in this test and find that the three or five children with spiritual roots have hope of rising again, the Jia family and the Yi family will also be willing to show mercy.
Faced with the invasion of various first-order low-grade monsters every year, the three companies are still in a hurry when they join forces. If one of the three is eliminated, the pressure and losses will only increase.
"Every time there are some good-quality elixirs in the Qingling Mountain Auction, I hope I can come back with a full load this time."
"Three small families are not good at cultivation, but they are good at farming."
"It is a shame that a family that has been cultivating immortals for more than two hundred years has fallen into such a state of decline. The next auction may be about to disappear."
Just as we entered the middle of Qingling Mountain, the number of monks coming and going on the road increased several times in an instant, and all they said were gossip about the Qingling Mountain auction.
Later, we learned that every two years, after the spiritual root testing conference, the three cultivating families would jointly hold an auction. Firstly, they would sell the stored elixirs at a good price, and secondly, they would strengthen their relationship with them.
Contacting various parties can also be regarded as a way to increase contacts.
This tradition has lasted for more than a hundred years, so some well-informed monks will always come to participate on time. The main target is naturally the spiritual flowers and elixirs produced by the three families.
Limited by their own cultivation level, the elixirs produced by the three families are mainly first-class and low-grade, and the cultivation level of the monks who came to participate in the auction is also not high.
"I'm lucky to have come across an auction. Although I'm short of money, it's good to broaden my horizons. Maybe I'll have a chance to find something missing." Zhao Shoushou has been longing for the auction for a long time. Now that he encounters it, he won't miss it.
Since entering the world of cultivation, I have only heard of famous auctions in name only, mainly because I am short of money, and another reason is that all my energy is focused on improving my cultivation.
Since the three small immortal cultivating families in Qingling Mountain have jointly organized the auction, it is expected that the Bai family will not be in danger of being destroyed in a short period of time. After all, the cultivators in the middle stage of Qi refining in the Bai family are still struggling to survive.
Qingling Mountain does not have a dedicated auction venue. Each auction is held by three families who take turns to provide the auction venue and maintain the order of the auction. This year, it is the Jia family, the strongest among them, who is hosting the auction.
The Jia family alone occupies more than half of Qingling Mountain and is the most core spiritual energy-rich area. It has more than 20 acres of first-class low-grade spiritual fields, three acres of first-class low-grade spiritual medicine garden, and one mu of first-class medium-grade spiritual medicine garden.
Currently there are fifteen Qi Refining Stage monks, including ten in the early stage of Qi Refining, four in the middle stage of Qi Refining, and one in the late stage of Qi Refining. They are also the only late stage Qi Refining cultivators in Qingling Mountain.
In every Qingling Mountain auction, the various resources provided by the Jia family are the largest in quantity and the highest grade, and there is never a shortage of some small treasures. It can be said that more than half of the popularity of the auction is attracted by the Jia family.
The Yi family has eight Qi Refining Stage monks, six in the early stage of Qi Refining and two in the middle stage of Qi Refining. The head of the Yi family, who has the highest level of cultivation, is already a sixth-level Qi Refining monk. If there are enough opportunities, he may advance to the late stage of Qi Refining at any time.
The only one left in the end is the Bai family, which is still on its last legs. Currently there are only two monks, the old patriarch is on the fifth level of Qi refining, and Bai Bai is on the second level of Qi refining. A few years ago, the Jia family formally proposed a marriage contract to the Bai family, wanting to be fair and honest in the best way of Qin and Jin.
It was a pity that the plan to annex it failed to succeed.
Comparing the two, it can be seen how embarrassing and dangerous the position of the Bai family is. Of course, this is Zhao Shoushou's opportunity, otherwise how could a casual cultivator at the fourth level of Qi Refining occupy the magpie's nest?
The flow of people quickly arrived at a room outside Jia's house that was specially used to hold auctions. There were about two hundred seats on the upper and lower floors. He chose an inconspicuous and secret corner to sit down, close his eyes and relax, waiting for the auction.
Officially begin.
There are no treasures used to hide one's identity in the auction here, and there are no single rooms specially set aside. There is only one for the highest bidder. In principle, it is not a real auction.
"Dang, welcome all fellow Taoists to attend the biennial Qingling Mountain auction. This auction is still jointly organized by the Jia family, the Yi family, and the Bai family. The treasures auctioned are also jointly raised by us, and so is my Jia Renyi.
The host of this auction, in addition, this auction only accepts the transaction of spiritual stones. The one with the highest price will get all the treasures. Stop talking nonsense and get back to the business. "The Qingling Mountain auction has officially begun." After a brief introduction, Jia Renyi announced
The opening of the auction.
"The first treasure: First-grade low-grade jade ginseng, which has a medicinal age of 100 years. Taking it raw can directly help improve your cultivation. It is used as the main medicine to refine the first-grade low-grade jade ginseng pill, which is also a first-grade low-grade spiritual elixir.
For the small and exquisite ones, the starting price is three low-grade spiritual stones, and each increase in price must not be less than one low-grade spiritual stone."
First-level low-grade elixirs are not common in the wild. Other types of elixirs cannot be used before they are mature. The immature elixirs are only slightly less effective. No monk will let them go if they encounter them. As a result, there are now more than 100 elixirs.
Ninety percent of the Danyu Ginseng comes from the elixir gardens of various families.
"All the auxiliary medicines of the Jade Ginseng Pill have been collected. We only need one first-level low-grade jade ginseng to start the alchemy furnace, and four low-grade spiritual stones." A monk dressed as an alchemist was the first to bid.
"Although Jade Shen Dan is only a first-level low-grade spiritual elixir, it is one of the few that is effective in the middle stage of Qi refining. How about five low-grade spiritual stones?" A voice that sounded as gentle as rain and sounded very comfortable followed.
"This Taoist friend bids five low-grade spiritual stones. Is there any other Taoist friend who will continue to bid? Five low-grade spiritual stones once, five low-grade spiritual stones twice, and five low-grade spiritual stones three times. The deal is done."
The competition in the low-level auctions is not too fierce. The market price of a first-level low-grade Danyu Ginseng is about four or five low-grade spiritual stones. Except for relatively precious treasures, it will not last too long.
"The second treasure: a first-grade low-grade magical weapon, the Purple Leaf Flying Knife. The whole body is carefully refined from the first-grade low-grade purple leaves known as the leaves of lightness and refined iron. It has the dual attributes of armor-breaking and dexterity. It is truly an indispensable item.
There are so many excellent items to be obtained. The starting price is twenty low-grade spiritual stones. Each increase in price must not be less than one low-grade spiritual stone."
A palm-length, sharp flying knife-shaped magic weapon danced flexibly back and forth between the fingers of Jia Renyi's hands, like an elf. It was also a display of the characteristics of the magic weapon, allowing the monks present to see it.