Lord of Bones

Chapter 747: Primordial Spirit
As the silver-haired old woman spoke, the entire auction venue gradually fell silent.

Those originally red eyes were now even hotter, like a thirsty traveler seeing an oasis, full of desire and greed.

At this moment, Li Yuan's body trembled slightly, he took a deep breath involuntarily, and his heartbeat quickened.

There was an unconcealable shock gleaming in his eyes, a complex emotion of deep desire and awe for the treasure.

"You seem to be particularly concerned about this item?" Mu Li caught Li Yuan's subtle emotional changes and asked softly.

Li Yuan smiled faintly and said, "It's more than just caring.

“The faint aura emanating from the fragments has far surpassed any top-grade earth treasure I know of, and is infinitely close to a spiritual treasure.

“If we can find another fragment and fuse it together, it will surely become a spiritual treasure.

“Such a treasure, even those forces with ancestors in the Huawen realm will regard it as a treasure and protect it with great care.

"But now, there are Yuan masters who dare to put it on the auction floor of Guxiao City. It is really sad."

Upon hearing this, Mu Li sighed and said, “Most of the items auctioned in Guxiao City are of unknown origin.

"Many Yuan masters are afraid of being tracked down, but are reluctant to give up such treasures, so they can only auction them off in exchange for Yuan stones."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan glanced at the VIP seats around him. The strong men from various forces had fiery eyes, as if they were determined to get the fragments.

He smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It seems that I am powerless to interfere with this matter."

Hearing this, Mu Li raised a playful smile at the corner of her mouth: “When did you become so humble?

“In the Lei Rong Palace of the Xuan Yin Thunder Region, you faced many powerful people, yet you dared to snatch the Yu Yan Fan.

"You had the courage and determination to take the Heavenly Bone from the Shuiyun Hall of the Tianyun Sect. How could you back down now?"

Hearing this, Li Yuan touched his chin, with a sly look in his eyes: “Haha, Miss Muli is joking.

“I’m very curious, you don’t seem to be very interested in this fragment.

"So, what exactly are you coming here for?
"Could it be that you are eyeing the ultimate treasure of this auction?"

Mu Li smiled faintly and said nothing.

As Li Yuan and Mu Li were talking in low voices, the atmosphere in the auction hall quietly climbed to a boiling point, like a pot of hot water about to boil.

In the VIP seats, the strong men from various forces had solemn and fiery expressions on their faces, their eyes flashing with determination to obtain the fragments of the Qingxu Map. A war without the smoke of gunpowder quietly began.

The auctioneer's voice rang out like a war drum. The moment the auction was announced, the price soared like a wild horse, instantly reaching a high of 20,000 Earth Yuan Stones.

In fact, twenty thousand Earth Yuan Stones is an extremely low price for a top-grade earth treasure.

This price is only because the silver-haired old woman did not set a minimum price.

The continuous rise in prices is not just a jump in numbers, but also a competition of financial strength among major forces.

Every quotation was accompanied by exclamations and gasps.

The big players in the VIP seats competed to bid, and the noise rose and fell, like waves in a storm, one after another, constantly hitting the price limit.

The air was filled with a mixture of tension and excitement, and every Yuanzhe was looking forward to who the final bidder would be.

The price continued to soar, and only after a long time did it gradually show signs of fatigue.

At this time, the auction price had climbed to an astonishing height of 390,000 Earth Yuan Stones.

Even for a force like Yinlei Fort, it is a huge expense, enough to discourage many Yuanists.

However, just when the dispute seemed to be settled, Li Yuan's voice rang out like thunder.

He slowly quoted the sky-high price of 500,000 Earth Yuan Stones.

This number is like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing a thousand waves.

The entire auction hall seemed to freeze at this moment. All sounds stopped abruptly, leaving only Li Yuan's firm and clear voice echoing in the venue.

Although some forces were unwilling to give in, they had to give up in the face of such a huge offer.

Other forces began to stir, secretly planning how to seize this fragment.

Mu Li’s eyes were full of disbelief: “Five hundred thousand Earth Element Stones are enough to exchange for several coveted top-grade Earth Treasures.

"How dare you sacrifice yourself for this mere fragment...

"Are you dreaming of finding another fragment and recasting it into a magical treasure that will shock the world?"

Li Yuan smiled slightly and said frankly: "If it was just an ordinary piece of top-grade treasure, I would naturally not be so extravagant.

“Since we have decided to take action, we must have some plan.

"Otherwise, wouldn't I really become a fool that everyone laughs at?"

Mu Li couldn't help but grumble inwardly when she heard this.

She naturally didn't know that Li Yuan already had a similar fragment in his hand, although it was much smaller than the one on the auction table.

But if the two fragments could be combined into one, Li Yuan speculated, they might possess the terrifying power of a lower-grade spiritual treasure.

If all the fragments of the Qingxu Map could be collected, it would be enough to drive any Yuanzhe crazy.

"For the last treasure, there needs to be a tacit understanding between you and me. I don't want any disputes." There was an unquestionable firmness in Muli's tone.

Li Yuan shook his head and smiled bitterly, saying with some helplessness: "Although I have the intention, I am short of money at the moment.

"Besides, I can sense that the last lot has also attracted the greedy eyes of many forces. The fierceness of the competition is probably far beyond what you and I can imagine."

"As long as you don't interfere, I'll feel at ease." After hearing this, Muli's tense nerves relaxed a little and a relieved smile appeared on her face.

"Once the dust settles on this fragment, I will go and exchange it immediately to avoid any complications." Li Yuan promised solemnly, "I will not participate in the competition for the last lot."

As the words fell, the atmosphere in the auction hall, which had been silent due to the sky-high bidding, finally began to warm up slowly after several long breaths.

The silver-haired old woman at the auction table also showed a hint of surprise on her weather-beaten face.

After looking around and confirming that there was no higher bid, the silver-haired old woman finally brought down the auction hammer heavily, announcing the ownership of the fragment.

Suddenly, the entire auction hall seemed to tremble slightly with the final blow of the hammer.

As the ownership of the remaining painting was settled, the atmosphere on the auction stage suddenly became solemn.

An unprecedented solemnity appeared on the face of the silver-haired old woman, and she announced:
"Next, we will have the final lot of this auction, which will be provided by the Ancient Rhyme Chamber of Commerce. Its rarity is enough to be recorded in the history of Xiaoyun Pavilion for nearly a thousand years."

As soon as these words were spoken, the auction hall, which had originally been filled with some discussion, suddenly became quiet, as if even the air had frozen.

The minds of all the Yuan people, as if pulled by an invisible thread, are all looking forward to the mysterious item that will be unveiled soon.

Mu Li's pretty face was also full of excitement. A blush crept up her cheeks. She whispered to herself nervously and excitedly, "Finally..."

The silver-haired old woman waved her hand gently, and the edge of the auction table suddenly glowed brightly. The elemental patterns moved and intertwined like living things, quickly weaving a dazzling barrier.

It tightly wraps the entire auction table, like a glittering treasure box, guarding the secrets inside.

The old woman explained with a gentle smile: "Don't be alarmed, this is just a small measure taken by Xiaoyun Pavilion to ensure that the auction items are safe.

“This barrier contains nine hundred and ninety-nine exquisite elemental patterns, and even a strong man at the half-step life spirit realm cannot easily shake it.

“If a powerful being from the Life Spirit Realm comes in person, we will have no choice but to treat him with courtesy.

"After all, strength is the only thing that matters."

After saying this, the old woman's eyes, which had gone through many vicissitudes of life but were still sharp, swept across the VIP seats above intentionally or unintentionally, as if silently reminding every strong person present.

Although there is no one at the Huawen realm guarding Xiaoyun Pavilion, it is not a place where people can be bullied.

The powerful men from various forces sitting in the VIP seats are all at the peak of the Half-Step Transformation Realm.

They exchanged subtle glances with each other, secretly calculating in their hearts.

In the chaotic city of Guxiao, the strong are respected and interests come first.

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It is not uncommon for people to join forces to snatch up auction items, especially when faced with tempting items. Who can guarantee that greed will not play a role?

What's more, a robbery occurred at this auction.

Xiaoyun Pavilion's caution and preparedness also made every Yuan person present feel its strength that should not be underestimated.

Li Yuan was slightly stunned at first by Xiaoyun Pavilion's unusually cautious measures, but he soon returned to normal.

In the city of Guxiao, where good and bad people mix together and the rules are vague, any action beyond common sense seems reasonable.

When the silver-haired old woman mentioned the Ancient Rhythm Chamber of Commerce, the implicit threat added a bit of depth to her words.

After all, the Wenhe branch of the Guyun Chamber of Commerce is enough to make many forces wary, after all, there are strong people in the Huawen realm in charge.

"What kind of treasure could cause Xiaoyun Pavilion to make such a big move, even the strong men at the peak of the Half-Step Huawen Realm quietly gathered here?"

Li Yuan felt that there were suddenly many more auras in the auction hall that were no weaker than Shui Qing's. His eyes involuntarily turned to Mu Li beside him with a hint of exploration.

Mu Li glanced at him lightly, a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she responded with a bit of playfulness: "You are not going to bid, why do you know so much?

"You'd better go and exchange your treasure fragments."

Li Yuan chuckled, with a cunning light in his eyes: "I'll just take a look at the excitement and leave right away.

“The last lot is indeed very curious.”

At this moment, the atmosphere on the auction stage once again reached its peak.

The silver-haired old woman raised her hand slightly, and a slight fluctuation appeared in the space in front of her.

A crystal clear jade bottle about three inches high slowly emerged from the void, like the first drop of dew in the morning light, pure and mysterious.

The jade bottle exudes a faint warm luster all over, and it seems to contain some kind of indescribable power inside. At first glance, one can't help but be attracted to it.

Li Yuan looked at the jade bottle, frowned slightly, and guessed, "It looks like some kind of liquid.

"No, it's more like a light, lingering mist, but it's more solid than mist and full of the rhythm of life."

"This is a drop of Hunyuan spiritual essence that has not yet taken shape." Mu Li's voice sounded at the right time, with a bit of helplessness.

"The Primordial Spirit... is indeed a rare treasure." Li Yuan exclaimed, a trace of regret flashing in his eyes, "It's a bit of a pity that it's not yet perfect."

Although this drop of Hunyuan Spirit Essence that has not yet taken shape is already extraordinary, its potential and value are naturally greatly reduced compared to the fully condensed Hunyuan Spirit Essence.

The Hunyuan Spirit Essence originates from the chaotic energy retained between heaven and earth. It absorbs the essence of heaven and earth and takes countless years to take shape.

The chaotic power contained in it can easily guide and integrate the Yuan power of heaven and earth, and it is very likely that the spiritual treasure will give birth to the spirit of Yuanbao, greatly enhancing the power of the spiritual treasure.

When refining spiritual treasures, even if some other special spiritual treasure materials are found, the probability of condensing the spirit of Yuanbao from the spiritual treasure will generally not exceed one percent.

However, something like the Hunyuan Spirit Essence is extremely precious and valuable, and is generally only used when refining top-grade spiritual treasures.

For most spiritual treasures, it is a great fortune to be able to use this unformed Hunyuan Spirit Essence as an auxiliary material when refining them.

Li Yuan did not continue to ask Mu Li about her intention. When Mu Li asked him for the Heavenly Bone later, she would naturally reveal it to him.

After his curiosity was satisfied, Li Yuan's face was filled with a satisfied smile. He patted Mu Li's shoulder and signaled her to open the passage to the auction item exchange room.

Mu Li waved her jade hand lightly, and the Yuan force hit the Yuan formation covering the VIP seats as accurately as a thin thread.

In an instant, a dazzling space crack slowly spread out in front of them.

Li Yuan stepped into the bizarre space passage without hesitation, and his figure disappeared in the distorted light and shadow in an instant, leaving Mu Li to continue to engage in the fierce fight for the unformed Hunyuan Spirit Essence.

When Li Yuan stepped on the ground again, he was already in a corridor with elegant decoration and soft lighting.

There were many maids standing on both sides of the corridor, like flowers blooming in spring, each of them maintaining a gentle smile, waiting for the distinguished guests in the VIP seats.

A pretty maid in a light green dress walked lightly to Li Yuan and asked about his needs in her silvery voice.

After Li Yuan briefly explained his purpose, the maid led him through several intricately decorated doors and came to a luxuriously decorated VIP room.

The VIP room is decorated in a solemn yet elegant manner.

There are ancient calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls, exquisite tea sets placed on the tables, and a faint fragrance in the air.

The maid gently placed a cup of freshly brewed warm tea on the table next to Li Yuan, and the aroma of tea filled the air.

Then, she bowed slightly with standard etiquette and quietly left the room.

Soon, a middle-aged man in a gorgeous robe and with a calm face walked into the VIP room. His steps were steady and powerful, and his eyes revealed the shrewdness and competence unique to a businessman.

He held an exquisite jade box in his hand and slowly walked towards Li Yuan.

In the jade box, there was the fragment of the Qingxutu that Li Yuan had been longing for.

Li Yuan took the jade box and opened it carefully. The fragments emitted a faint fluorescence under the soft light. Its complex texture and strange texture were exactly the same as the one in his hand.

He checked it carefully, and after confirming that it was correct, a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Li Yuan took out a storage bag filled with 500,000 Earth Yuan Stones and gently placed it on the table.

After the middle-aged man verified that everything was correct, he completed the valuable transaction.

Just then, Muli, led by a maid, stepped into the VIP room with an unhappy look on her face.

Li Yuan frowned slightly when he saw this. He knew without asking that Mu Li had failed to obtain the unformed Hunyuan Spirit Essence.

"Who finally took the photo of the Hunyuan Spirit?"

(End of this chapter)