After clearing the level, the fairies were reborn!

Therefore, Xu Ze was determined to get this set of jewelry.

Besides, what's ten thousand low-grade spirit stones?

Seeing the stunned expressions on the faces of these "prodigies" present, he couldn't help but want to laugh.

Is this what you call a rich second generation?

"You!" Song Yubai trembled with rage, pointing at Xu Ze, her eyes flashing with cold light. "Fine, very well! You'll remember this!"

He glared venomously at Xu Ze, then finally slumped down, squeezing out two words through gritted teeth: "Give up."

"Ten thousand one hundred spirit stones once! Twice! Three times! Sold!"

With the mallet's fall, the set of jade jewelry belonged to Xu Ze.

The maid presented the jewelry to Xu Ze. After checking it and confirming that it was correct, he casually put it into his storage bag and placed the storage bag containing the spirit stones on the tray, as if he had only bought an ordinary little trinket.

Mu Qing tugged at Xu Ze's sleeve and whispered, "I didn't realize you were so rich?"

Xu Ze smiled and said, "Not much, just enough."

The auction continued, but the atmosphere was noticeably different.

Everyone's eyes kept glancing at Xu Ze, and whispers were constant.

"Just who is this guy?"

"Could he be the heir to some super power in Central Continent?"

"Look at him, he spent over ten thousand spirit stones without even blinking an eye, that's terrifying..."

Xu Ze ignored the surrounding chatter, quietly drinking his tea and occasionally handing Mu Qinghe a piece of pastry.

Eat when you're hungry, and ask for more if you're still hungry.

Mu Qinghe's gaze towards him has completely changed, from initial wariness to deep curiosity.

Others might suspect that this kid comes from the Central Continent, but she knows perfectly well.

Unless he was sent by the Empress Dowager or the Emperor to capture him and take him back, he must not be from Zhongzhou.

Because she is the most arrogant and domineering ninth princess of the Central Continent Dynasty... how could anyone in the Central Immortal Continent not know her!

Mu Qinghe looked at Xu Ze's sharply defined profile, and her pretty face inexplicably flushed.

"Everyone!"

The auction has finally entered its final stage.

The auctioneer took a deep breath and shouted with all his might:

"Next up is the grand finale of this auction! And the last treasure of the day!"

As the voice faded, four maids carried a jade box onto the stage. The jade box was pure white and covered with sealing runes, clearly indicating that the contents inside were extraordinary.

The auctioneer carefully opened the jade box, and a rich medicinal fragrance instantly filled the entire hall.

The cultivators who smelled the medicinal fragrance were all invigorated, and their spiritual energy became more active.

Inside the jade box lay three pills, each the size of a longan.

The pill was pale gold in color, with nine pill patterns on its surface. It seemed as if liquid was flowing inside, emanating a gentle yet powerful aura.

"A 'Nine-Turn Nascent Soul Pill' condensed by a Nascent Soul stage alchemist!"

The auctioneer's voice became shrill with excitement, "This pill is a masterpiece among third-grade pills! Only a third-grade alchemy master could create a pill of such quality by triggering a special phenomenon in the alchemy process!"

He paused, allowing everyone to process the information, before continuing:

"As you all know, third-tier pills are already difficult to refine, and refining high-quality ones is even more difficult! Each of these three Nine-Turn Nascent Soul Pills can increase the success rate of Nascent Soul formation by 30%!"

"If three are taken together and properly coordinated, the success rate of Nascent Soul formation can even be increased to over 70%!"

Upon hearing this, a collective gasp rippled through the audience.

Elixir to increase the success rate of infant rebirth?

Moreover, it is the finest, top-grade elixir!

For the Golden Core cultivators present, what could be more precious than this?

Reaching the Nascent Soul stage is one of the biggest hurdles on the path of cultivation, with countless people stuck at the peak of the Golden Core stage, unable to break through in their entire lives.

With these three pills, it's like having one foot in the Nascent Soul stage!

The auctioneer surveyed the room and announced, word by word, "Starting price: three thousand low-grade spirit stones! Each bid must be at least five hundred!"

The starting bid has already set a new record for the night, but no one thinks it's expensive. On the contrary, everyone thinks it's too cheap—this kind of elixir is simply priceless!

After a brief silence, the bidding began.

"four thousand!"

"Five thousand!"

"Six thousand..."

The price climbed at an astonishing rate, quickly surpassing ten thousand spirit stones. Moreover, the bidders showed no hesitation, raising their bids by at least one thousand spirit stones each time.

When the price reached 20,000 spirit stones, only five bidders remained.

This included Song Yubai—whose expression was solemn at the moment, clearly determined to obtain these three pills.

Prices continued to rise.

Twenty thousand, thirty thousand, thirty-five thousand.

When the price reached 40,000 spirit stones, only Song Yubai and another masked cultivator remained as bidders.

The masked cultivator was wearing a long robe, obscuring his face, but judging from his aura, he was likely at the peak of the Golden Core stage, just one step away from forming the Nascent Soul stage.

He wasn't from the younger generation; he was just at the auction trying his luck, hoping to find his own opportunity to achieve Nascent Soul.

"Forty-five thousand!" the masked cultivator announced the price, his voice hoarse.

Song Yubai waved his hand and said, "Fifty thousand!"

Upon hearing the price, the masked monk hesitated. He remained silent for a moment, then finally shook his head and chose to give up.

A peak Golden Core cultivator's entire life's accumulation would amount to roughly this many spirit stones.

He sighed softly and left the auction.

The power and resources of aristocratic families and immortal sects are indeed something that cannot be defeated even with all efforts...

Meanwhile, on the platform in the center of the hall, the auctioneer was trying his best to create an atmosphere:

"Fifty thousand spirit stones! Young Master Song has offered fifty thousand spirit stones! Is there anyone offering a higher bid?"

He surveyed the entire room, and everyone held their breath.

Fifty thousand spirit stones is already an astronomical price.

Even for large families, this is not a small amount.

"Fifty thousand spirit stones per time!"

"Fifty thousand spirit stones twice!"

A smile finally appeared on Song Yubai's face.

Although it cost 50,000 spirit stones, it was worth it to get these three pills!

With these three Nine-Turn Nascent Soul Pills, his chances of forming a Nascent Soul have greatly increased.

If I can achieve Nascent Soul stage before the age of thirty-five and surpass my elder brother Song Xunzhen, then who knows who will sit on the throne of the Song family...

No wonder my elder brother refused to let me host this Heavenly Pride Conference no matter what I said; I had to fight for it and ask for it myself.

So, she was afraid of surpassing him?

Thinking of this, he smiled and stood up, preparing to thank everyone and show his magnanimity.

however.

Just then, the voice that Song Yubai hated to the core rang out again:

"Fifty thousand five hundred".

Xu Ze put down his teacup and calmly quoted the price.

Song Yubai finally broke down.

He slammed his hand on the table, stood up, pointed at Xu Ze, and shouted angrily, "Kid! Who are you? How dare you be so arrogant in Donghua City!"

"And do you even have that many spirit stones?"

"I need verification of funds!"

Chapter 71 Difficult to Handle

As Song Yubai slammed his fist on the table, the entire room erupted in an uproar.

All eyes were once again focused on Xu Ze.

Mu Qinghe, who was standing to the side, wanted to crawl under the table.

She thought to herself, "Big brother, can you please stop making such big movements? It's scary!"

Verifying funds is a huge insult to bidders, implying a questioning of their ability to pay.

In a formal auction, verification of funds is not easily requested unless there is solid evidence.

Even though Song Yubai is the host of this Gathering of Prodigies, the auction is backed by the largest trading company in the Northern Continent. Giving the Song family some face is acceptable.

But completely disregarding the rules and acting recklessly is absolutely unacceptable.

The auctioneer from the trading company was also somewhat troubled by this: "Young Master Song, this puts me in a difficult position..."

Song Yubai sneered and said, "Difficult to handle?"

"Then let's not do it!"

"I think this kid is just here to cause trouble! More than 50,000 spirit stones, what do you think that is? Any Tom, Dick, or Harry could come up with that?"

As he finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Xu Ze. Some were curious, some were watching the show, and some shared Song Yubai's skepticism.