The First Venerable of All Paths

"Next, please welcome our first item for auction."

Xiao Jinyu chuckled and said, "Dragon Bone Elixir!"

Upon hearing Xiao Jinyu's words, Fang Xuan's expression shifted slightly.

The recipe for Dragon Bone Elixir was the one he sold to Lan Meier.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Jinyu put the Dragon Bone Elixir up for auction.

However, Tianbaolou is ultimately one of the same establishments.

It seems that the Dragon Bone Elixir auctioned this time was transferred from Mingyang County by Lan Meier.

"This spiritual liquid is only for low-level martial artists. It can not only temper the body, but also improve physique and widen the meridians."

Upon hearing Xiao Jinyu's introduction, many people in the audience had their eyes light up.

Although they themselves cannot use this spiritual liquid, it is most suitable for the younger generation in the family.

I just don't know how effective it will be in practice.

Xiao Jinyu smiled and said, "This spiritual liquid was developed by an honorary elder of my Tianbao Tower. Its effects have been verified, so please feel free to bid."

Xiao Jinyu beckoned, and a maid brought over a tray.

On the tray were three jade bottles.

"Dragon Bone Elixir, starting bid three bottles."

Xiao Jinyu said in a clear voice, "The starting price is 30,000 stones, and each bid must be at least 3,000 stones higher."

"Thirty-five thousand yuan stones!"

"Thirty-nine thousand yuan stones!"

"Forty-six thousand yuan stones!"

In the blink of an eye, the price of Dragon Bone Elixir skyrocketed to 80,000 stones.

Fang Xuan was somewhat surprised to hear the price.

It should be noted that the cost of preparing a bottle of Dragon Bone Elixir is no more than two thousand Yuan Stones.

Even in Mingyang County, the auction price for Dragon Bone Elixir wouldn't be very high.

However, in Mingyang County, the price of this Dragon Bone Elixir soared to 80,000 stones in just a dozen breaths.

And that's not all.

In the end, the three bottles of Dragon Bone Elixir were auctioned off for a high price of 120,000 yuan.

Seeing the excited look on the face of the martial artist who had won the bid, Fang Xuan couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

As expected of Tianbaolou.

A mere bottle of Dragon Bone Elixir fetched such a high price at auction.

That's incredibly profitable.

Although Li Xintong's attention was focused on the auction stage, she was also paying attention to Fang Xuan's changes.

Although Fang Xuan was wearing a bamboo hat and covered with a black cloth, Li Xintong could clearly see him shaking his head because they were close by.

She was taken aback.

Even she, when she heard Xiao Jinyu introduce the Dragon Bone Elixir, thought it was a good elixir.

But the person next to him doesn't seem to like him?

She naturally didn't know that this Dragon Bone Elixir was made by Fang Xuan.

It's even just the low-end version.

He naturally reserved the high-end version of the spiritual liquid for the Fang family members, and warned them not to reveal it.

"I just don't know if I'll get a share of the profits if the auction is held elsewhere."

The thought that popped into his mind made Fang Xuan chuckle to himself.

Because there were only twelve lots, the auction proceeded very quickly.

The items available for auction are incredibly diverse.

There are medicinal herbs, elixirs, martial arts, and even cultivation techniques.

Because all the items were carefully selected, and the auction was personally hosted by Xiao Jinyu, the most beautiful woman in Mingyang County, there were no embarrassing situations where items went unsold.

Even Li Xintong, who was by Fang Xuan's side, bought a medicinal herb that could nourish the soul, spending more than 800,000 yuan.

Fang Xuan glanced at Li Xintong, whose face was beaming with joy, and thought to himself, "What do you mean?"

She really is a little rich woman.

The atmosphere in the auction hall grew increasingly heated.

As the items were auctioned off one by one, it wasn't long before the tenth item was auctioned off.

"I'm sure you've all heard of the extraordinary person who once appeared in the southwest region."

A rare smile appeared on Xiao Jinyu's usually aloof face.

"Besides being a martial artist, he was also a formation master and a weapon refiner. He left behind many rare treasures, and our tenth item is one of this extraordinary person's belongings."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room was moved, and many leaned forward slightly, their eyes filled with anticipation.

At the same time, two burly men carried a long, narrow object wrapped in black cloth up to the platform.

Judging from their flushed faces, they seemed to be struggling quite a bit.

Several martial artists sitting in the auction hall had a glint in their eyes, and they immediately sat up straight, their faces showing a solemn expression.

"Whoosh!"

Xiao Jinyu stepped forward gracefully and lifted the black cloth.

A spiraling, blood-red spear appeared before them.

However, gasps of astonishment filled the hall.

Many people's breathing became heavier as a result.

"really!"

"It really is it!"

"I must have this gun!"

All eyes were fixed on the blood-red spear on the stage.

"Blood Battle Frenzy Spear, a weapon without rank."

Xiao Jinyu's tone was gentle, yet carried an extreme allure, clearly resonating in everyone's ears.

"But that extraordinary person once wielded this spear and fought against three half-step Divine Intent Realm cultivators, killing two and severely injuring one."

"The one who was seriously injured also died six months later due to the severity of his injuries."

"And that extraordinary person, along with the Bloodbath Mad Gun, became famous because of this battle."

"But it's a pity."

Xiao Jinyu said, "That extraordinary person also suffered damage to his foundation in this battle, and his cultivation has not improved since."

"but......"

After a pause, Xiao Jinyu continued, "Before these extraordinary individuals perished, they infused all their life's insights into this spear. Whoever wields this spear in battle is essentially receiving assistance from that extraordinary individual."

Upon hearing this, countless people's hearts began to pound.

But some people remained calm.

They felt that Xiao Jinyu's words were an exaggeration.

Just then, Xiao Jinyu stretched out his long fingers and suddenly grabbed the spear.

"Boom!"

In an instant, a chilling and domineering peerless spear intent emanated from Xiao Jinyu... no, from the Blood Battle Mad Spear.

But this gun intent merged perfectly with Xiao Jinyu, making her look like a female gun queen at this moment.

Its sharpness is too great to be looked at directly!

Even Fang Xuan had a misconception.

Even he, facing Xiao Jinyu with a gun, had no guarantee of victory even with all his cards on the table.

"This gun is indeed remarkable!"

Fang Xuan nodded slightly, showing some interest.

The items that appeared in the auction before were all quite good.

However, with Fang Xuan's current standards, there wasn't a single one that caught his eye.

This Bloodbath Berserker is the first of its kind.

but.

If he tries to master the way of the sword before he has mastered the way of the spear, it would be like biting off more than he can chew.

Therefore, it was merely a fleeting thought.

It's not enough to warrant Fang Xuan participating in the bidding.

"I'm sure you all have a certain understanding of the Bloodbath Berserker Gun. Now let's begin the auction."

Xiao Jinyu released his spear, and his spear intent instantly dissipated.

"Blood Battle Frenzy Spear, unranked weapon, starting bid 300,000 stones, minimum increment 30,000 stones."

As soon as he finished speaking, eager voices filled the entire venue.

In just a few breaths, the price of the Bloodbath Berserker Spear soared to a terrifying 800,000 yuan.

Just as Fang Xuan was marveling at the price, a soft, feminine voice suddenly rang out.

"One million two hundred thousand shi."

Suddenly, the entire room fell silent as everyone turned to look at a private room on the second floor.

Those who can sit in the private rooms on the second floor are all important figures with astonishing backgrounds.

"That voice... it seems clear?"

"It really is Ming Che, the eldest son of the Ming family. I didn't expect him to come too."

"Well, since this person has participated in the bidding, then we have no chance."

Leaving aside the price of 1.2 million, just considering Ming Che, very few people would dare to compete with him.

Clear.

The eldest son of the Ming family, the most prominent family in Mingyang County.

At only twenty-one years old, he was already a Qi Condensation Realm expert.

However, this is not the most outrageous thing.

I heard that after Ming Che advanced to the Condensation Realm, he single-handedly stormed into the mountains and wiped out an entire group of demon beasts.

Among those demonic beasts, there were more than five demon kings.

One of them was even a mid-stage Demon King.

If Xiao Jinyu is the most beautiful woman in Mingyang County, then Ming Che is the most talented person in Mingyang County.

Moreover, an elder of the Beast Taming Hall has expressed interest in taking Mingche as his disciple, which has led to a rise in the status of the Ming family.

Therefore, as soon as Mingche spoke, no one participated in the bidding for a while.

"Brother Mingche, that's quite a generous gesture, but I'm also quite interested in this war spear."

Just then, a loud laugh suddenly rang out.

"One million three hundred thousand shi."

Upon hearing this, many people immediately showed strange expressions.

Because the sound also came from the private room on the second floor.

"Could the one who dares to bid against Mingche be that person from the He family?"

Someone spoke in a low voice.

"Who else could it be but him?"

Someone chimed in, "These two have disliked each other since childhood, and given the long-standing conflict between their families, it's inevitable that they'll clash whenever they're around."

"The He family has had a tough time these past few years."

As everyone was discussing, Mingche's voice rang out again.

"Since Brother He Yun wants to play, I'll play along with you."

A clear voice slowly rose, devoid of any hint of worldly concerns.

"Two million yuan worth of stones."

Upon hearing this, a gasp of surprise erupted from the entire audience.

He immediately added 700,000 shi of gold; as expected of the eldest son of the Ming family, he is truly wealthy and powerful.

"Two million two hundred thousand shi."

"Two million six hundred thousand."

When Mingche made his third bid, a handsome young man in the second-floor private room hesitated.

He was none other than He Yun, the eldest son of the He family.

"Brother, let's forget about it."

Just as He Yun was hesitating about whether to continue bidding, a girl with a bun hairstyle next to him gently tugged at his sleeve.

"You're not good with guns, so why not let him have it?"

He Yun shook his head and smiled at his younger sister's words.

He knew perfectly well that what his younger sister was actually trying to say was that the Ming family was incredibly wealthy, and the He family simply couldn't compare.

It's just a euphemistic way of saying it.

Worried that her brother might overthink things, the girl added, "Anyway, we're here for that thing. The more he spends now, the greater our chances."

Upon hearing this, He Yun poked his younger sister's delicate nose.

"I'm not that impulsive."

He Yun then fell silent.

In the next private room, a young man with slightly thin lips and a effeminate expression chuckled.

His smile was full of arrogance and disdain.

"There must be no one bidding anymore."

Xiao Jinyu chuckled and said, "In that case, this Bloodbath Frenzy Spear..."

"Two million eight hundred thousand shi."

Just as Xiao Jinyu was about to announce the ownership of the Bloodbath Spear, a calm voice slowly rang out.

The room fell silent upon hearing this.

Li Xintong suddenly turned her head and looked at the mysterious person next to her with a surprised expression.