Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 169 Poison Fangs and the Soul Infant Demon Tree

"Without further ado, let's begin the auction of the first item in this space trade fair."

Within the distorted spatial barrier, the old man Baoshan swept his hand across the void in front of him, revealing a pair of dark purple fangs. The fangs exuded a suffocating, foul stench.

"This is……"

Feng Qing'er, who was sitting next to Lin Ran, suddenly froze, and then her expression became somewhat strange.

"It's actually the fangs of the Nine Netherworld Python." Lin Ran raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

Although the Nine Netherworld Python clan does not value bloodlines as much as Feng Qing'er's Heavenly Demon Phoenix clan, and even suffers from severe bloodline loss and weakened strength due to excessive interbreeding, the Nine Netherworld Python's venomous fangs are not something that just any magical beast can produce.

The fang before us could only be possessed by a Nine Netherworld Python whose bloodline had not declined. Moreover, judging from the toxicity and strength of the fang, this was at least an eighth-order Nine Netherworld Python.

Eighth rank, that's comparable to a human Dou Zun level powerhouse!

"Those vipers mate indiscriminately; it's no wonder their fangs were pulled out," Feng Qing'er scoffed. "With the Three Great Demonic Beast Families, the Nine Netherworld Pythons, being treated like this, they'll have to retreat sooner or later!"

"I'm definitely no match for you guys, but the Nine Netherworld Pythons have always relied on numbers to win, so it's normal for their bloodline to decline a bit," Lin Ran said with a smile.

"Nine Netherworld Venomous Fang, the venomous fang of the Nine Netherworld Earthly Python clan! Everyone here should know how rare this is. The bloodline of the Nine Netherworld Earthly Python is too mixed, and it is extremely difficult to find a pure-blooded venomous fang. This fang is an excellent treasure whether it is used to forge weapons or to extract toxins. After all, I think everyone has heard of the name of the Emperor Python's Heart-Eating Poison." Old Man Baoshan said with a smile, not afraid of offending the Nine Netherworld Earthly Python with his words.

"The owner of these fangs wants to exchange them for a Grade 8 pill with two-colored Dan Lei. After evaluation, these fangs are worth this price, so if you are interested, please make an offer."

After the old man from Baoshan finished speaking, the hall fell silent once again.

Lin Ran also stared calmly at the venomous fang, leaning back in his chair and watching the crowd with great interest.

The nature of the Nine Netherworld Python's venomous fangs is actually similar to that of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix's Demon Phoenix Wings. Although they are of little use to him, they would be a good choice for Little Fairy Doctor.

The name of the Emperor Python Heart-Eating Poison is quite renowned. If the Calamity Poison Body could devour the Emperor Python Heart-Eating Poison, it would likely be of great benefit to Little Fairy Doctor's cultivation.

However, this thing isn't very valuable, so if people are scrambling to buy it, then forget it.

Lin Ran did not rush to speak, and the hall was quiet. No one spoke. The old man Baoshan was not in a hurry and still had a smile on his face.

This silence lasted for several minutes before Lin Ran slowly said, "I want this fang."

In an instant, countless eyes fell on Lin Ran, and even Feng Xian, Feng Qing'er, and Mu Qingluan beside him were somewhat surprised.

This was only the first item up for auction, yet Lin Ran made a bid, and what's more, it was a potentially useless venomous fang, which clearly surprised Feng Xian and the two women.

However, Lin Ran didn't care about all that. Under everyone's watchful eyes, Lin Ran casually tossed a jade bottle at the Treasure Mountain Elder.

Taking the jade bottle, the old man of Baoshan opened the cap, glanced at it, smiled, and then looked around, asking, "Is there anyone who has offered a higher price than this?"

Everyone remained silent.

The surroundings were completely silent, and no one made a sound, which did not surprise the old man from Baoshan.

Although the fangs of the Nine Netherworld Python are similar in nature to the wings of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, the wings of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix can be used to forge flying combat techniques and are extremely valuable, while the fangs can only be used as weapons or as a one-time poison, and are therefore much less valuable.

It's already quite good that this venomous fang can be exchanged for an eighth-grade pill; the original owner was already very satisfied.

Seeing that no one spoke, the old man Baoshan smiled, flicked his finger, and the venomous fangs in front of him flew directly towards Lin Ran. Lin Ran casually waved his hand and put them directly into his storage ring.

The transaction was very simple; both parties delivered their goods simultaneously, but the items they brought out were all of considerable value.

After the transaction was completed, the old man from Baoshan did not linger on Lin Ran for long. He smiled calmly, and another object appeared in front of him.

This object is quite large, about the height of a person, and is a small tree with an extremely strange appearance.

The sapling is entirely grayish-silver in color, with its branches intertwined like vines. As these branches extend and outline, they form a strange arc. If viewed from a distance, one would find that the plant's posture resembles that of a heavily pregnant woman, except that the belly formed by the heavy branches is empty.

"This is……"

"The Soul Infant Demon Tree! It's actually the Soul Infant Demon Tree!"

"It's actually a sapling of a Soul Infant Demon Tree! If we can cultivate it, it means there will be a continuous supply of Soul Infant Fruits in the future. This thing is quite valuable!"

The appearance of the Soul Infant Demon Tree instantly caused a stir among the crowd. After all, the Demon Tree, one of the two great wonders that can repair and nourish the soul and is engraved on ancient books, is quite famous and valuable.

Feng Xian, who had come with the Soul Infant Fruit, immediately showed excitement when the item appeared, but Lin Ran narrowed his eyes and suddenly spoke.

"No, if it really were the Soul Infant Demon Tree, it wouldn't be the second item they took out... Look at the roots of that sapling!"

Lin Ran didn't deliberately lower his voice, and everyone's attention immediately fell on the roots of the Soul Infant Demon Tree.

At the base of those silvery-gray tree roots, a purple light actually appeared. The purple light was full of decay. If it weren't for the strong vitality holding it up, this Soul Infant Demon Tree sapling would probably have been corroded by this purple light long ago!

"This friend has a good eye."

The old man from Baoshan sighed and said, "The roots of this Soul Infant Demon Tree have indeed suffered tremendous damage. The corrosive poison is extremely yin and cold. The damage is so severe that even its original owner could not do anything about it and could only barely maintain it for a period of time."

"Once this energy is exhausted, this Soul Infant Demon Tree will also face the fate of being corroded. This is why its owner put it up for auction. Otherwise, who would be willing to put up a money tree?"

Upon hearing this, countless pairs of burning gazes immediately subsided.

This Soul Infant Demon Tree has already been corrupted. Once the energy to stop the corruption is exhausted, this Soul Infant Demon Tree will inevitably face the fate of decay.

If even the owner of this Soul Infant Demon Tree has no solution, how could those of us here possibly have one?

Furthermore, since this Soul Infant Demon Tree is not yet mature and does not produce Soul Infant Fruit, its greatest use is as an auxiliary material for alchemy, which drastically reduces its value.

"The owner of this Soul Infant Demon Tree wants to exchange it for a low-level Heaven-rank cultivation technique. Of course, it's also feasible to exchange it for pills of matching value..." Old Man Baoshan said with a smile.

These words further diminished the enthusiasm of the crowd.

A Heaven-rank cultivation technique is far beyond what this corrupted little Soul Infant Demon Tree sapling can compare to; a high-level Earth-rank technique is more like it.

The hall remained silent for a long time. Even Elder Baoshan felt the price was too high. After waiting for five minutes, he said with a smile, "Since no one has made a bid, then this item can only..."

"A grade eight pill with four colors."

At that moment, Lin Ran leaned back gently in his seat and spoke slowly, his slightly languid voice echoing in the hall.

In an instant, countless eyes in the hall fell on Lin Ran, and pairs of surprised eyes looked at him with different expressions.

Some were surprised, some were disdainful, some were sarcastic, but most were curious.

Neither the fangs of the Nine Netherworld Python nor the Soul Infant Demon Tree are ordinary items. Lin Ran actually made a move on them one after another. Is he just a sucker showing off his wealth, or does he have special means to make these rare items useful?

All eyes were on Lin Ran, but he remained calm and composed.

"Please wait a moment..."

When someone offered a price, a look of surprise appeared in the old man Baoshan's eyes. Clearly, even he thought that few people would be willing to pay for the Soul Infant Demon Tree.

The old man cupped his hands in greeting to Lin Ran, then slowly closed his eyes. After about a minute, he opened them again, and with a slight movement of his palm, the man-sized Soul Infant Demon Tree flew towards Lin Ran.

Lin Ran waved his hand and put it into his storage ring. He then took out a jade bottle from the storage ring and tossed it to the old man of Baoshan.

After inspecting it, the elderly man from Baoshan smiled and accepted it, then continued with the rest of the trade fair.

The items that appeared in the auction became increasingly dazzling, ranging from fighting techniques and cultivation methods to elixirs and rare herbs, weapons and medicine cauldrons. However, each of these items, which would have caused quite a stir in the outside world, did not seem to be particularly shocking here.

Although these auction items were rare, Lin Ran did not bid on them. Instead, Feng Xian made a move and acquired a high-level Earth-rank wind-attribute fighting skill.

What? You're asking why he didn't buy a Heavenly Rank item?

Is it possible that Feng Xian didn't want to buy it, but rather that he simply couldn't afford it?

Unlike Lin Ran, Feng Xian naturally possessed the resources of the Starfall Pavilion. However, as the Pavilion Master, he dared not recklessly use the pavilion's resources. Furthermore, without his good friend Yao Chen, Feng Xian had lost most of his resources. Therefore, he could only purchase a high-level Earth-rank combat skill.

As for the two young girls, Feng Qing'er and Mu Qingluan, they could only watch as one treasure after another, enough to refresh their worldview, was traded back and forth.

Lin Ran only made his move again when an item appeared.

"I'm sorry, sir, but three eighth-order magic cores may not be enough to make this Seven-Colored Thunder Pill an eighth-grade pill."

With a ruddy complexion, the old man from Baoshan pointed to a fragrant pill and smiled at an interested elder in the hall.

The old man was clearly unwilling: "My magic cores are all from ancient beasts, including the Flood Dragon Beast and the Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon Beast..."

"I'm sorry, it's not that I'm unwilling, but that the owner of this pill is unwilling." Old Man Baoshan shook his head with a smile. The old man was full of resentment, but he could only sit back in his original seat.

"Your Excellency, I am quite interested in your magic core."

At that moment, Lin Ran suddenly spoke, instantly attracting the attention of countless people in the room.

"However, Elder Baoshan also said that your demon cores are not valuable enough compared to high-grade pills. I am willing to offer an eighth-grade pill with five-colored lightning in exchange for the three demon cores you possess. What do you say?"

"oh?!"

The old man suddenly raised his head and looked at Lin Ran. His gaze, hidden beneath his cloak, shot out like a sharp arrow, causing the surrounding space to ripple slightly.

After a moment, the old man slowly spoke, his voice slightly hoarse: "An eighth-grade pill of Five-Colored Thunder Pill... I want a top-tier one to enhance physical constitution!"

Lin Ran raised an eyebrow. Pills that enhance physical constitution are far more valuable than ordinary functional pills. For example, the Heavenly Spirit Dragon Blood Pill and Vajra Dragon Bone Pill that Lin Ran consumed are far more valuable than other pills of the same level.

However, Lin Ran did not refuse, and said calmly, "Sure, come to the Pill Tower to find me after this trade fair."

"Hehe, so you're a high-level alchemist from the Pill Tower. Excellent!"

The gaunt old man chuckled and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Elder Baoshan: "I apologize for slightly disturbing the trade fair."

"It's alright."

The old man from Baoshan, displaying considerable composure, smiled faintly and continued addressing the crowd: "Does anyone still wish to acquire this Grade 8 Seven-Colored Thunder Pill?"

"...I'm willing to publish a low-level Heaven-rank cultivation technique with lightning attribute..."

"I'd like to publish a low-level, Heaven-rank combat skill with wind attribute..."

"..."

The trade fair continued to proceed smoothly, and the items that were displayed next were equally valuable. However, Lin Ran, who had made several purchases, was already short of money and could only watch from the sidelines.

The last few items even included a mid-level Heaven-rank combat skill and an eighth-grade pill with nine-colored pill lightning, which drove everyone present almost crazy.

Lin Ran and the others could only watch the show.

After the last item was traded, Old Man Baoshan clapped his hands with a smile and said, "This space trading fair has come to a successful end. Thank you all for your support, and welcome to gather again next time!"

The atmosphere in the main hall was quiet for a while, and people gradually got up and left the hall.

"Let's go too."

Seeing the trade fair end, Feng Xian said softly. Lin Ran nodded in deep agreement. He had made quite a splash in the early stages of the auction and made some money. Although the probability of being targeted was extremely low, Lin Ran always assumed the worst about others.

After all, in the original story, Yao Chen led Xiao Yan and others to kill and rob the three Scorpion Demons who had spent a lot of money to acquire the fragment of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame Map!

Now that the trade fair is over, it is certainly not advisable to linger here.

Without the slightest hesitation, after the trade fair ended, Lin Ran and Feng Xian immediately left the spatial wormhole, directly tearing through space and disappearing from the spot with Mu Qingluan and Feng Qing'er.

(End of this chapter)