Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

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Inside a VIP tiger room in the arena

"Sir, here is your payment and the treasure you purchased."

A gray-clad servant slowly pushed open the door and respectfully handed a storage ring to Lu Feng, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

As for what's inside the storage ring, it's naturally the Hidden Origin Heavenly Mystery Umbrella that Lu Feng just bought, along with a reward of 4.6 million low-grade spirit stones.

Among them, the Soul-Derivation Pill alone sold for 4.8 million, while first and second grade pills such as Blood-Returning Pill, Heart-Cleansing Pill and Qi-Gathering Pill sold for about 100,000 each. The total transaction price was close to 5 million!

However, a commission is deducted from the price of each item sold at the Beijing auction, so Lu Feng only received about 4.6 million in the end!

"Okay, go down."

He raised his hand and drew the storage ring into his palm, finding that the number of treasures and spirit stones inside was correct. Lu Feng nodded calmly, pretending to be nonchalant.

"Hahahahaha!"

"We've struck it rich!"

"This time I'm really going to strike it rich...!"

However, the moment the gray-clad servant left, Lu Feng completely dropped his pretense, put his hands on his hips, threw his head back and laughed wildly, his handsome face filled with excitement and elation.

Not to mention how much the 4.6 million low-grade spirit stones he just acquired will eventually inflate under the 4.5x amplification of the Treasure Basin, the fact that he got the Hidden Origin Heavenly Secret Umbrella for almost free is enough to make Lu Feng grin from ear to ear.

Because Lu Feng had just discovered that the Hidden Origin Heavenly Mystery Umbrella in his hand was not only inlaid with many high-level demon cores, but also that the entire umbrella rib was forged from a large piece of Immortal-Nourishing Stone.

In addition, the size of the Immortal Stone in the middle of the umbrella rib is also extraordinary, as large as an inkstone, while the Immortal Stone that Lu Feng picked up was only the size of a thumb at most, which is incomparable!

"Such a large Immortal-Gathering Stone, even if it can't completely repair the Treasure Basin, it can at least restore some of its power. And with the restoration of the Treasure Basin's power, the Ancient One might be able to awaken even faster...!"

With a hint of excitement, Lu Feng raised his hand and circulated his Yuan energy. Then, he carefully peeled off a large section of the rib in the middle of the Hidden Yuan Heavenly Secret Umbrella, remaining focused throughout the process and not daring to relax for a moment.

After the Immortal-Nourishing Stone is removed, the Hidden Origin Heavenly Secret Umbrella will naturally become a piece of junk, completely losing its spiritual energy response.

However, Lu Feng didn't care.

Because this thing wasn't even as good as a first-grade spiritual treasure. If it weren't for the large piece of Immortal-Nourishing Stone on the Hidden Origin Heavenly Mystery Umbrella, he wouldn't have made the bid.

While Lu Feng was focused on removing the Immortal-Nourishing Stone, the auction did not stop, and the atmosphere even became more heated!

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"The next item up for auction is the Meridian Opening Profound Essence Pill, a near-rank 6 pill. Consuming it will unconditionally raise one's cultivation level by one stage. It is only effective for martial artists below the eighth level of the Meridian Opening Realm; the effect is halved for those above the eighth level. The starting bid is 800,000 low-grade spirit stones, and each bid must increase by at least 100,000!"

"The next item up for auction is the Three-Tier Demon-Locking Array scroll, a sixth-grade array. This array can not only suppress the demonic aura of demonic beasts, but also temporarily strip them of their bloodline talents. However, this array scroll is for one-time use only and cannot be used for a long time. The starting price is one million low-grade spirit stones, and each bid must be at least one hundred thousand!"

"The next item up for auction is the Soul Devouring Technique manual, a fourth-grade soul-based martial art. Once mastered, this technique not only allows one to transform souls into blades, killing without a trace, but also strengthens oneself by devouring other souls. The starting bid is 400,000 low-grade spirit stones, with each bid increment no less than 50,000!"

On the auction stage, Jin Buhuan's voice rang out again and again, which aroused Lu Feng's interest.

"The Meridian Opening Profound Essence Pill? This is a rare and precious treasure!"

Lu Feng's eyes shone brightly, revealing excitement.

After all, he had been focused on refining pills to make money these days, and his Yuan Power cultivation had not improved for a long time. This Opening Meridian Profound Yuan Pill was undoubtedly a godsend for Lu Feng!

"Eight hundred thousand!"

Lu Feng spoke up almost without hesitation, but the bidding from the audience was just as intense, with even some VIP guests joining the auction. Clearly, he wasn't the only one interested in this Qi Opening Pill.

"Nine hundred thousand!"

"I'll offer a million!"

"One million one hundred thousand!"

Inside the arena, a cacophony of bids echoed from all directions, causing Lu Feng to frown slightly. He immediately offered an even higher, astronomical price: "One million six hundred thousand!"

hum!

As soon as Lu Feng said this, the entire arena fell into a deathly silence, and the previously noisy and chaotic bidding noise completely disappeared.

After all, a full 1.6 million low-grade spirit stones is enough to buy several fifth-grade spiritual treasures. If the price is raised further now, it will most likely result in being ripped off, which is simply not worth it!

"Pulse Opening Profound Origin Pill, 1.6 million per use, twice... Sold!"

Seeing that no one was bidding further, Jin Buhuan didn't waste any words and immediately announced the auction results.

As for Lu Feng, he wasn't bothered at all. After all, he didn't lack spirit stones at all. Even after deducting the cost of buying the Qi Opening Profound Origin Pill, he still had three million low-grade spirit stones left!

VIP Tiger Room

"This trip to the capital auction was definitely worthwhile...!"

Lu Feng's face lit up with joy.

"Knock knock knock...!"

Just as Lu Feng was cheerfully counting the treasures in his hands, a soft knock suddenly came from the door, making him startled. "Who goes there?!"

"Excuse me for disturbing you, sir. I am a disciple of the Extreme Overlord Sect. I have come here on the orders of my young master to invite you."

Outside the door, Zhang Hua's voice drifted in slowly, like a gentle breeze caressing the door, without a trace of hostility.

However, Lu Feng remained tense and vigilant, a hint of apprehension in his eyes.

After all, Zhang Hua was able to approach this place silently, without being detected!

This clearly shows that the opponent's cultivation level is far superior to Lu Feng's!

"The young master of the Extreme Overlord Sect?"

"What kind of sect is this? I've never heard of it before..."

Lu Feng was filled with many thoughts, but he still had no recollection of the Extreme Overlord Sect that Zhang Hua had mentioned.

"May I ask what business your clan has with me?"

Forcibly suppressing his inner turmoil, Lu Feng also tentatively asked in a deep voice, but did not agree to keep the appointment.

"The Hidden Origin Heavenly Secret Umbrella that you just purchased was made by my young master. Since you have such a discerning eye, my young master would like to take this opportunity to get to know you. We hope you will do us the honor of coming."

Outside the door, Zhang Hua spoke calmly and unhurriedly.

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng instantly understood everything, and his expression became somewhat strange.

He had been wondering what kind of genius could be so wasteful, smashing countless high-level demon cores and immortal stones, and finally forging a piece of broken copper and scrap iron that was not even as good as a first-grade spiritual treasure.

It turns out that the mastermind behind all of this was the young master of the Extreme Overlord Sect, as Zhang Hua had mentioned.

"You're too kind, sir. Please lead the way."

Thinking of this, Lu Feng couldn't help but feel a little curious about the legendary young master of the Extreme Overlord Sect, and immediately pushed open the door and went out.

"I never expected you to possess such cultivation at such a young age. It's truly remarkable. Please!"

Upon seeing Lu Feng appear, Zhang Hua was also somewhat surprised, then grinned and gestured for him to enter.

After all, the other party came from a remote small country in the Eastern Xuan Region and was a rogue cultivator, yet he was still able to reach the fourth level of the Opening Meridian Realm at the age of less than seventeen. Such cultivation talent was extremely rare even among the disciples of their Hidden Origin Pavilion.

A short while later, Lu Feng followed Zhang Hua to a luxuriously decorated VIP room.

"Hahaha, our distinguished guest has finally arrived!"

As soon as the door was pushed open, before Lu Feng could even react, a hearty laugh came from across the room.

The next moment, Li Wenyang also leaped and flashed, immediately landing in front of Lu Feng.

"Fellow Daoist, is it you who bid on this masterpiece I meticulously crafted: the Hidden Origin Heavenly Mystery Umbrella?"

"A super, super masterpiece....?"

Li Wenyang looked at Lu Feng expectantly, while the latter's expression froze slightly, and his lips twitched slightly, as if he had not expected this.

"Uh, yes, that's right! These martial artists from Dongyun Kingdom were truly blind to my abilities, which is why this Hidden Origin Heavenly Mystery Umbrella ended up in my hands. They really lost out big time!"

Lu Feng forced a smile.

Although his flattery was somewhat insincere, Lu Feng's experience of struggling in the lower rungs of the martial arts world since childhood had taught him the ability to speak to people in a way that suited them.

"Hahaha! Fellow Daoist, you truly have a discerning eye!"

Faced with Lu Feng's praise, Li Wenyang was also delighted and couldn't help but ask, "My name is Li Wenyang, and I am a member of the Extreme Domination Sect. May I ask your name, fellow Daoist?"

"Lu Feng is a rogue cultivator, without any sect or faction."

Lu Feng also cupped his hands in return, his guard slightly lowered.

Although he and Li Wenyang were complete strangers, he could tell that the other party had no ill intentions and was just a passionate young man who was devoted to the art of weapon making and cared a lot about his work.

"So it's Brother Lu, I've heard so much about you!"

Li Wenyang grinned again, and the next moment she bit her right index finger, then stretched it out towards Lu Feng opposite her, her face still full of excitement.

"Brother Li, what's this all about...?"

Faced with Li Wenyang's self-harming behavior, Lu Feng was also stunned for a moment, seemingly not quite understanding what the other party was up to.

"Young friend Lu, my master greatly admires your discerning eye, and therefore intends to become sworn brothers with you..."

Seeing Lu Feng's bewildered expression, Zhang Hua, who was standing to the side, was not surprised and immediately offered an explanation.

Because Li Wenyang usually enjoys making friends with heroes from all over the world, in addition to being engrossed in the art of weapon forging, he is naturally not going to miss the opportunity to meet a kindred spirit like Lu Feng.