After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

The woman in red seemed oblivious to the intense gazes from the audience. She simply stood gracefully on the stage, looking around with her red lips slightly parted.

"I'm sorry to have kept you all waiting."

The sound was crisp and melodious, like pearls falling onto a jade plate, clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"I am Hongluan, and I am honored to serve as the auctioneer for this auction today."

The following auction will be presided over by me.

She gave a slight bow, then straightened up, smiling broadly.

"Enough with the small talk, let the auction begin!"

Inside the private room on the second floor, Lin Fengmian looked at the red figure on the stage and secretly admired him.

It really was a big auction.

Even the auctioneer is a Foundation Establishment cultivator!

Despite having encountered many Foundation Establishment cultivators on a regular basis, Lin Fengmian...

Both Chu Qingyi and Nangong Li are at the Foundation Establishment stage.

But that's because he was in the Hehuan Sect.

One of the three major clans of the Zhao state.

Foundation Establishment cultivators might not be uncommon within a sect, but in the outside world...

He was a figure of the ancestral level.

They are capable of supporting a Foundation Establishment family and can be considered the backbone of the cultivation world.

Such a person was merely a lowly auctioneer at Tianbao Pavilion.

The background of Tianbao Pavilion is unfathomable.

Lin Fengmian snapped out of his reverie and looked back at the audience.

Hongluan gently raised her hand, and a maidservant carrying a tray walked onto the stage.

The tray was covered with red silk, so you couldn't see what was inside.

Hongluan lifted the red silk, revealing the items on the tray.

A jade bottle that is crystal clear throughout.

She picked up the jade bottle, uncorked it, and a refreshing medicinal fragrance immediately filled the air.

"Please take a look, everyone."

Hongluan tilted the jade bottle slightly, allowing everyone to see the pills inside, and then began to introduce them:

"This pill is called 'Water-Cold Pill,' a second-grade low-level pill, personally refined by a master alchemist."

This pill is highly beneficial for cultivators with water-elemental roots, increasing their absorption speed of water-attribute spiritual energy and proving remarkably effective in breaking through bottlenecks.

She paused, then announced the starting price:

"One bottle of Water-Cold Pills, three pills in total. Starting bid: 3,500 spirit stones! Minimum bid increment: 100 spirit stones!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a bidding frenzy erupted from the audience.

"Three thousand six hundred!"

"Three thousand seven hundred!"

"Three thousand eight hundred!"

……

Lin Fengmian merely glanced at it briefly before looking away.

Second-tier elixir?

He can refine it himself.

Moreover, this Water-Cold Pill is of average quality and is of little use to him.

He turned his head to look at Yun Caiyue beside him.

The little girl was leaning gently on his shoulder, playing with his fingers with her little hands, looking completely content.

Lin Fengmian found it amusing and whispered:

"Caiyue, if there's anything you want later, just tell me. I'll take a picture and send it to you."

Upon hearing this, Yun Caiyue looked up at him, her eyes filled with sweetness.

She gave a soft "Mmm," then rested her head back on his shoulder, her voice sweet and gentle.

"Mmm... Brother Fengmian is so nice."

Lin Fengmian smiled and reached out to ruffle her hair.

……

The auction continues.

Next up were a batch of magical artifacts.

There are knives, swords, bells, and tripods, ranging in quality from top-grade first rank to bottom-grade second rank.

Lin Fengmian glanced at it briefly and then lost interest.

These magical artifacts are not as good as the spiritual swords he nurtures in his dantian.

After several more rounds, the auction of the cultivation techniques began.

Several low-grade and mid-grade Xuan-level cultivation manuals attracted a flurry of activity from the rogue cultivators below the stage.

Lin Fengmian still did not make a move.

He possessed the peerless sword technique "Starfall Sword Manual," which had no rank.

These techniques were simply beneath his notice.

They took the opportunity to purchase a batch of materials for second-tier talismans.

His physical strength has now reached the second level, but he cannot neglect the art of talismans.

Once I get back, I can try crafting some second-tier talismans.

We will have more methods to deal with enemies in the future.

Seeing that he had bought the materials for the talisman, Yun Caiyue obediently remained silent and simply leaned against him quietly.

After several more rounds, the enthusiasm of the independent cultivators below the stage gradually faded, and the bidding noises also became much quieter.

Hongluan clearly sensed the change in atmosphere, but remained calm and smiling.

She gently raised her hand, signaling for everyone to be quiet, and her red lips parted slightly:

"Ladies and gentlemen, the next item up for auction is quite special. I'm sure it will pique the interest of many fellow cultivators."

With that, she waved her hand.

A maid standing nearby quickly brought over a tray covered with red silk, which was much larger than the previous trays.

Hongluan unveils the red silk.

On the tray, a delicate object, about the size of a palm, lay quietly.

That was a crossbow.

It is dark gold in color, with a long, curved body and smooth lines, and is covered with densely packed mysterious runes.

On either side of the crossbow arm, there is a crystal-clear spirit stone, which is emitting a faint spiritual light.

Hongluan picked up the crossbow, held it in her palm so everyone could see it more clearly, and began to explain:

"This item is called the 'Jiangshan Yiqi Crossbow,' and it is a rare and special spiritual weapon."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over the crowd, and continued:

"It is special because this crossbow has been carefully crafted and processed by a master craftsman, and the cultivation requirements for the user are extremely low."

"It can be easily activated once you reach the Qi Refining stage!"

Upon hearing this, a gasp of surprise immediately erupted from the audience!

A magical artifact that can be used by those in the Qi Refining stage?!

It's important to understand that a spiritual artifact is considered a spiritual artifact precisely because it contains spiritual energy.

It requires a cultivator to activate it with spiritual power in order to unleash its power.

However, cultivators in the Qi Refining stage have a limited total amount of spiritual energy, and its quality is not refined enough.

Normally, it is impossible to activate a magical artifact; one can only use a lower-tier magical artifact.

But this Jiangshan Yiqi Crossbow can actually be used by a Qi Refining stage cultivator?!

What does this mean?

This means that a Qi Refining cultivator, wielding this crossbow, can possess attack power comparable to a Foundation Establishment cultivator!

Who wouldn't want such a treasure?

The eyes of the cultivators in the Qi Refining stage below the stage turned red.

Even some Foundation Establishment cultivators' eyes flickered slightly, and they secretly made calculations in their hearts.

Although this thing is useless to me, it would be excellent to buy it for my children and grandchildren for self-defense.

Seeing everyone's reaction, Hongluan's smile deepened, and she continued her introduction:

"Jiangshan Yiqi Crossbow, a second-tier low-grade spiritual weapon. The crossbow body is made of century-old black iron mixed with star sand, and the crossbow string is made of the tendon of a second-tier demon beast, the 'Earth-Splitting Bull,' which has excellent toughness."

She paused, then announced the starting price:

"The 'All-Out Attack' crossbow, starting bid—13,000 spirit stones! Each bid must increase by at least 200 spirit stones!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the audience erupted in cheers!

"Fourteen thousand!"

"Fourteen thousand five hundred!"

"Fifteen thousand!"

"Sixteen thousand!"

……

Prices soared, and the shouts of bidding rose and fell, making the whole hall lively.

Lin Fengmian stood by the window, watching the figures bidding frantically below, a slight smile playing on his lips.

interesting.

A spiritual weapon that can be used during the Qi Refining stage is indeed rare.