Kapitel 100: Chapter 100: The Auction Begins!
Rows of exquisite seats and numerous large private boxes surrounded the auction stage, which was almost entirely built of dazzling crystals, causing onlookers to feel a bit bedazzled.
The auction house was circular, with the auction stage in the center. The surrounding private boxes, all filled with auction participants, allowed an unobstructed view of the items on display.
"The Mittel family has really invested heavily this time; these are rare treasures!"
"If the rumors about a seventh-grade pill are true, these items will seem insignificant."
"A seventh-grade pill!"
"I've never seen a sixth-grade pill in my life, and now I get to witness a seventh-grade pill. Who will dare say I live a mundane life after this?"
Early in the morning, many families, high-ranking officials, and celebrities in Gama Holy City had already arrived at the auction house and were waiting.
There were also several mysterious figures in black robes, whose powerful auras suggested they were not from the Gama Empire, indicating that the Mittel family's publicity efforts were indeed effective.
At this moment, a stir was heard at the entrance. The early entrants curiously turned around to look.
They saw the heads of the top forces in the Gama Empire—such as the Royal Family, the Mu Clan, the Nalan Family, and the Yun Lan Sect—standing at the entrance, seemingly waiting for someone.
Not long after, a Mittel family carriage arrived slowly. Hai Bodong appeared first, visibly taken aback by the grand scene.
"You all..."
"Old Hai, where is the master?"
Clearly, they were not here for Hai Bodong but for Jiang Yun.
"Master Jiang, he..."
Just then, Jiang Yun, accompanied by Ziyan and others, stepped out of the carriage. Seeing the group, he calmly said, "My apologies for keeping you all waiting."
Upon seeing Jiang Yun and his entourage, everyone present was taken aback, eyes filled with disbelief.
The first impression Jiang Yun and his group gave was their youth. In their imagination, Jiang Yun couldn't possibly be as old as Fa Ma but at least should be a middle-aged man like Gu He.
Who would have thought that he would be so young? Perhaps not much older than Nalan Yanran?
"This is Master Jiang Yun, Master Jiang. He is an alchemist, and all the pills in this auction were provided by him!" Hai Bodong explained with a smile, confirming Jiang Yun's identity.
"Greetings, Master!"
Regaining their senses, Jia Xingtian and others quickly bowed respectfully.
"Greetings to all. The auction is about to begin, so I'll head in first!" With a polite nod, Jiang Yun led the girls toward the auction house, without giving them a second look.
Jiang Yun's distant attitude left those who had much to say momentarily speechless.
"Don't worry, Master Jiang hasn't left yet. You can ask to see him after the auction ends!" Hai Bodong reassured the disoriented crowd.
Realizing this, everyone felt relieved, remembering that this auction would feature high-quality pills that would make their trip worthwhile.
As everyone entered and took their seats in their private boxes, looking at Nalan Yanran's dazed expression, Yun Yun comforted her, "Yanran, don't overthink it. Compared to your peers, you are already far ahead!"
"Teacher," Nalan Yanran snapped back to reality, looking at Yun Yun's worried face. She shook her head and said, "Today, I realized how narrow my vision was. I focused only on the Gama Empire and ignored the world outside."
"A genius like Master Jiang Yun truly stands at the peak of the continent!"
"I believe I can too!"
Seeing the ambitious young girl, Yun Yun smiled gratifiedly but felt a bitter sensation in her heart. She wasn't at an age where ambition overshadowed her understanding; Jiang Yun and they were from different worlds. She knew that hard work and determination alone couldn't bridge the gap.
But how could she bear to shatter her disciple's dreams with harsh realities?
Jiang Yun's appearance had profoundly impacted Nalan Yanran, greatly expanding her view of the world. She also recalled the incident of annulling the engagement and believed once more that she wasn't wrong back then.
She wouldn't be confined by a mere marriage contract. She, Nalan Yanran, had greater aspirations.
Jiang Yun arrived at the private box specially prepared by the Mittel family. The view here was excellent, overlooking the entire venue.
As Jiang Yun scanned the crowd below, his gaze momentarily paused before he nonchalantly looked away.
After settling down Jiang Yun and his group, Ya Fei left to preside over the auction as the auctioneer for the evening.
"Teacher, do you think a seventh-grade pill will really appear here?" Xiao Yan, dressed in a black robe, whispered in the hall.
Receiving no response, Xiao Yan curiously called again, "Teacher, Teacher!!!"
"Xiao Yan, there are formidable experts here. I shouldn't talk much. This is a good opportunity for you to experience the world beyond Gama Empire," Yao Lao's voice echoed in Xiao Yan's mind, albeit somewhat hurried and tense, before silence ensued.
Yao Lao's tone surprised Xiao Yan slightly; it was only the second time he heard such seriousness from him. The last time was when facing that demonic figure, which still sent chills down his spine.
Though Yao Lao's presence was somewhat reassuring, the suspense over the anticipated seventh-grade pill overshadowed it all.
"Xiao Yun, look there!" Ziyan's voice broke Jiang Yun's reverie. Following her pointed direction, Jiang Yun sensed several strong auras in the surrounding private boxes.
Among them were three peak Dou Emperor auras linked by a shared aura, suggesting a group of powerful allies.
Another familiar chilling Dou Emperor aura belonged to a strong figure from the Snake People tribe.
However, the most formidable was a Dou Zong-level aura, roughly at the two or three-star level.
"These people also came. The Mittel family has pulled out all the stops this time!" Jiang Yun remarked with interest.
Inside a private box.
Three elderly men, dressed in green robes bearing designs of lions, tigers, and bears, lounged on couches. The sigils seemed almost alive, moving with the old men's gaze and glaring fiercely.
Despite their peak Dou Emperor auras, the trio practiced the "Three Beasts Wild Desolation Technique," linking their energies, capable of contending against a Dou Zong.
They were the elders from the Mu Lan Valley of the neighbor Mu Lan Empire to the Gama Empire.
"Big Brother, is it true that a seventh-grade pill will appear here?" The bear-marked elder asked the lion-marked elder in the center.
"Mittel family wouldn't dare create such a grandiose facade if it were false!"
"A seventh-grade alchemist! Who would've thought that the modest Gama Empire would attract one!"
"Even if we don't obtain a seventh-grade pill this time, we must seek an audience with this master!"
Meanwhile, in another room.
A man in golden attire savored his wine, eyes fixed on Jiang Yun's central box.
"Interesting. Such immense soul power shrouding it—terrifying indeed. It seems the seventh-grade pill is no joke. I wonder if it's what I desire," Yan Luotian thought, calculating silently.
Finally, a crisp bell rang out, resonating throughout the venue. On the dazzling crystal stage, Ya Fei, in a bright red robe, stood smiling.
The tight red cheongsam accentuated her curves, drawing heated gazes from some attendees.
With a seductive smile, Ya Fei covered her mouth and spoke to the audience, "Hehe, I believe everyone is getting impatient. So, let's not delay any further. This Mittel family heavenly auction officially begins!"
Understanding the crowd's anticipation, Ya Fei skipped pleasantries and went straight to the point, earning thunderous applause.
As Ya Fei's voice fell, the stage lights dimmed, and with a wave of her hand, a fiery red long sword appeared on the auction table, its red patterns glowing like flames under the lights.
"This sword is called the Sun's Glory, forged from the fang of a sixth-tier Scarlet Flame Tiger. It slices through iron effortlessly and is perfectly embedded with a fifth-tier fire attribute magic core. For fire-attribute practitioners, wielding it in battle will significantly enhance their power."
"The importance of a powerful weapon, I needn't elaborate."
"The starting price is one million. Let the bidding begin."
"A magic core weapon?" Jiang Yun murmured, observing the sword. Although he had seen many such weapons, they were mostly used by practitioners below the Dou Wang level.
Beyond the Dou Wang level, the manipulation of worldly power meant only high-grade weapons embedded with magic cores could enhance power, though compared to what Jiang Yun had seen, this was somewhat crude.
"Pity I never learned weapon forging, or I'd earn more than just from alchemy!"
Recalling the spiritual weapons from the Spirit Tribe and the unexamined inheritance of forging techniques, Jiang Yun regretfully shook his head.
As Jiang Yun reminisced, numerous bids filled the auction house.
Even Dou Huang-level practitioners were drawn to a fifth-tier magic core weapon.
The Mittel family wouldn't easily auction such a treasured piece if not to reinforce the value of Jiang Yun's pills.
After a ten-minute bidding war, the sword was sold to a man for three hundred thousand gold coins, full of reluctance.
With a successful first auction, the stage continued to present an array of dazzling treasures.
There were Dou Techniques, cultivation methods, high-tier beast flames, and even a tattered piece of bronze, seemingly excavated by the Mittel family.
The preliminary items, while not particularly explosive, drew the attention of secondary and tertiary family bidders. The powerful wealthy factions, however, remained silent.
Wiping the fine sweat from her forehead, Ya Fei delighted in the day's successful auctions. This was her battlefield, and every transaction was her triumph. The higher the final price, the happier she was.
"Ding—" The clear bell rang once more. With a smile, Ya Fei received a small silver tray holding a transparent jade bottle containing a pristine pill.
The audience's eyes fixated on it, recognizing this was the crux of the Mittel family's heavenly auction—Jiang Yun's pill.
Instantly, many sat up straight, eager for Ya Fei's announcement.
"Hehe, I'm sure you've guessed already!" Observing the crowd's expressions, Ya Fei smiled brightly, her red lips parting, "This is a pill crafted by Master Jiang Yun."
"This pill is a five-grade Jade Marrow Pill. Consuming it can refine one's physique and enhance physical strength, with the chance of meridian cleansing and marrow purification!"
Her words sparked a fervor in the crowd, their eyes burning with desire at the small jade bottle. Pills that could directly enhance strength, extend life, or improve aptitude were rare and invaluable.
A pill promising physical augmentation and a chance at meridian cleansing immediately stirred significant interest. It was akin to a supreme foundation pill, especially desirable for nurturing young talents within families.
"Additionally, as you know, Master Jiang Yun's condition is an exchange of items. The final choice lies with him. So, let's begin the bidding!"
Ya Fei's news tossed a bucket of cold water on some, requiring bartering instead of gold made many hearts ache.
While Jiang Yun reminisced, the auction house erupted with bids.
A fifth-tier magic core weapon, even attractive to Dou Huang, highlighted the treasures Mittel family had reserved for this event.
The Jade Marrow Pill's auction would be the first true test of the affluent bidders present.
Silently watching, Jiang Yun knew this was just the prelude to what would be a memorable auction.
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