I Can See Through Everything - Chapter 576

Chapter 576: A Big Deal, a Top-Grade Spiritual Weapon, and a Life-Saving Pill

“The Venerable Zhenbao has appeared!”

Upon seeing the figure on the jade platform, a cultivator who had participated in more than one auction whispered.

The suddenly appearing Yuanshen Realm powerhouse was none other than the Venerable Zhenbao, presiding over this auction.

Seeing the cultivators in the hall quiet down, he nodded in satisfaction. He

said calmly, “This auction was originally scheduled to begin next month, but because a new secret realm is about to emerge in the Divine Mountain, many fellow Daoists have arrived in the city, and the City Lord has decided to move the auction forward.”

Upon hearing the Venerable Zhenbao’s words, a slight commotion erupted in the hall.

The fact that a new secret realm was brewing in Tianshu Divine Mountain was the most intriguing news in recent times.

The Venerable Zhenbao’s direct statement naturally sparked discussion.

After the hall had settled into silence again, Venerable Zhenbao continued,

“A new secret realm will likely open soon. I’m sure all of you present will enter to vie for your share of opportunities.

As the saying goes, sharpening the knife makes time for chopping wood. To seize opportunities within the secret realm, your own strength is paramount.

Therefore, this city’s auction will feature many powerful magical artifacts and elixirs.

There will even be more than one spiritual weapon, and some will even be of top-grade quality.

This will enhance your strength and increase your chances of success in the secret realm.”

“Even top-grade spiritual weapons?!”

The cultivators in the hall were stunned.

Spiritual weapons are incredibly rare. Despite the large number of powerful cultivators present—nearly half of them are at the Jindan realm—those who possess them are incredibly few.   Furthermore, the vast majority possess only low-

grade spiritual weapons, with only a handful reaching mid-grade.   After all, refining spiritual weapons is no easy task; the right timing, location, and people are all crucial.   Even for a powerful Yuanshen master, refining a spiritual weapon requires immense effort.   This is why some newly ascended Yuanshen masters may not even possess a spiritual weapon as a magical weapon.   With each rank increase in a spiritual weapon’s power, its power dramatically increases.   Top-grade spiritual weapons are so precious that even veteran Yuanshen masters are tempted by them.   This is why the cultivators present were so surprised to hear that a top-grade spiritual weapon would appear at this auction. Even   Gan Lingxiao and Gongshu Zheng, in the Tianzi Chamber, were stunned.   ”Top-grade spiritual weapon! Such a treasure appears at this auction?”   Gan Lingxiao suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with surprise.   Gongshu Zheng’s eyes also shone brightly. “Top-grade spiritual weapon! Tianshu City is so generous this time!”   It’s no wonder they were so excited. Although they were at the Yuanshen realm and came from extraordinary backgrounds, they   had only entered this realm a few years ago and their foundation was still shallow.   The most precious magical weapon they possessed was only a mid-grade spiritual weapon.   A top-grade spiritual artifact is considered an extremely valuable treasure, even in the entire Tianyuan World.   Even a powerful Yuanshen master at the fourth or fifth tribulation level would only wield a magical weapon of this rank.   The fact that Tianshu City would actually put it up for auction truly surprised everyone.   ”It’s going to be a tough sell! The Yuanshen realm masters in the other VIP rooms won’t miss this opportunity.”   After calming down from his excitement, Gan Lingxiao frowned again.   He could already imagine the Yuanshen masters in the other rooms were probably equally excited.   Many top-tier forces had arrived in Tianshu City this time, including some Yuanshen masters more powerful than himself. There were   also some older Yuanshen masters whose strength might not be much greater than his,   but in terms of accumulated wealth, they probably far surpassed him.   ”Indeed, in terms of financial resources, we are far inferior to those old predecessors.” Gongshu Zheng also nodded. “How about this, Brother Lingxiao, let’s work together and see if we can obtain this top-grade spiritual weapon.”   ”The two of us working together?” Gan Lingxiao pondered for a moment, then nodded. “That’s an idea, but we still need to see what kind of spiritual weapon it is and whether it will be able to enhance our abilities.”   Even a top-grade spiritual weapon still needs to be considered suitable. Only spiritual weapons with compatible properties can multiply a cultivator’s strength.   For example, if a cultivator who mainly practices fire cultivation obtains a spiritual weapon that contains the laws of water,   forcibly refining it will not only fail to enhance their strength, but may even harm their practice.   ”Tianshu City is so shameless! They’re even putting a top-grade spiritual weapon up for auction!”   ”Hurry up and ask the Sect Master to tell them that Tianshu City has a top-grade spiritual weapon up for auction!”   ”They even have a top-grade spiritual weapon! This is a golden opportunity! If we can seize this spiritual weapon, our Liu family will be able to suppress our destiny and even have a glimpse of the Thirty-Six Supreme Clans in the future!”   ”Haha, if we can seize this top-grade spiritual weapon, I, the ancestor, will be even more powerful. Not only will my strength increase greatly, but I’ll even have the opportunity to glimpse the realm of the Fourth Tribulation of the Soul!”   …   Just as Gan Lingxiao had imagined, the other VIP rooms erupted in excitement upon hearing the words of the Treasure-Treasing Venerable.   Even those mighty Soul Masters with unfathomable cultivation were astonished.   Then, a look of determination appeared in their eyes.   Top-grade spiritual weapons are incredibly precious. If they can seize them, the cost of any spirit stones will be worth it.   “Even top-grade spiritual weapons are being auctioned. Tianshu City is really generous!”   In room number 19, Taoist Wubao widened his eyes and exclaimed in surprise.

“Why, does Tianshu City rarely auction top-grade spiritual artifacts?” Lu Qing asked.

“More than rare, as far as I know, this is the first time Tianshu City has put such a magical weapon up for auction.”

Taoist Wubao’s face was still filled with shock.

“If it were a lower-grade spiritual weapon, it would be fine, but this is a top-grade spiritual weapon. In many first-rate sects, it would be considered a top-tier magical weapon,

a sect-protecting treasure! For example, the Qiankun Sect, where your friends belong,

is probably only a top-grade spiritual weapon.

As for top-grade spiritual weapons, they’re probably only possessed by the most elite superpowers in the Tianyuan World.”

“I see.” Lu Qing suddenly realized.

He knew spiritual artifacts were precious, but he hadn’t expected the same to be true in the Tianyuan World.

However, he then remembered that since entering the Tianyuan World, the Jindan realm cultivators he had encountered were indeed very rare in their possession.

“It looks like there’s going to be a fierce battle. I wonder who will win the prize for that top-grade spiritual weapon,” Lu Qing sighed.

He had no idea what the top-grade spiritual weapon mentioned by the Zhenbao Venerable was.

Although he had a fair amount of spiritual stones, he didn’t think they could compare to those old monsters of the Yuanshen realm.

This top-grade spiritual weapon was a powerful magical tool capable of suppressing the destiny of an entire sect.

Those sects, powerful families, and wealthy clans would probably put all their efforts into bidding.

“It’s just a little strange. Although Tianshu City is quite powerful, it can only be considered a first-rate force in the entire Tianyuan World, not even at the top level. Why would they be willing to put such a magical weapon up for auction?”

Taoist Wubao asked in confusion.

“Whatever the reason, we’ll know once we see.” Lu Qing smiled.

Inside the hall, Venerable Zhenbao sensed the growing excitement and smiled.

“Seeing my fellow Daoists are getting quite impatient, I won’t harp on any further. Let the auction begin now.”

With a wave of his hand, a row of jade bottles suddenly appeared on the jade table before him.

“First, we’re auctioning these ten [Dust-Purifying Golden Soul Pills].

Many of you here are familiar with their efficacy.

They can cleanse your golden elixir, and there’s a high chance that those who have successfully completed the Third Transformation of the Golden Core

will be able to successfully refine their golden elixir, raising it from low-grade to mid-grade.”

“Dust-Purifying Golden Soul Pills!”

“Sure enough, the news was right. Something that can purify the golden elixir is appearing at this auction!”

“I must get one of these Dust-Purifying Golden Soul Pills!”

“I’ve been stuck at the Third Transformation of the Golden Core for nearly a hundred years. If I can get one of these Dust-Purifying Golden Soul Pills, advancing to the Fourth Transformation will be just around the corner!”

“Tian’er is already at the Second Transformation of the Golden Core, and soon he’ll be able to reach the Third Transformation of the Golden Core. This Dust-Purifying Golden Soul Pill is exactly what he needs.”

…

The appearance of the [Dust-Purifying Golden Soul Pill] immediately captured the attention of the numerous cultivators in the hall.

The eyes of many Golden Core cultivators shone with a blazing light.

While the high-grade spiritual weapon that Zhenbao Zun had just mentioned had surprised them, it was still too far away for them.

It was something only the mighty Yuanshen could covet.

It had absolutely nothing to do with ordinary Jindan cultivators like them.

But this [Dust-Purifying Golden Soul Pill] was different.

Many of the Jindan cultivators present were only at the Beginning Jindan stage, still refining lower-grade Jindan.

To advance further and reach the Middle Jindan stage, they must refine their Jindan, raising it to the Middle grade.

This [Dust-Purifying Golden Soul Pill] could greatly accelerate a cultivator’s Jindan refinement process and was one of the most effective elixirs for raising their Jindan levels.

With just one, the many Jindan cultivators present at the Beginning Jindan stage would have a strong chance of successfully refining their Jindan and breaking through to the Middle Jindan stage.

Consequently, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became incredibly heated.

Many Jindan cultivators, with eyes filled with determination, were determined to obtain it.

Pills like the [Dust-Purifying Golden Soul Pill] are always rare, with supply exceeding demand.

Many alchemists gather their spiritual ingredients, and even before they begin refining, they’re often already sold out.

It’s rare for one to become available.

The sudden appearance of ten pills at once excites many Golden Core Realm cultivators.

“Alright, I’m sure everyone knows how precious the [Dust-Purifying Golden Soul Pill] is, so I won’t waste any more words. The starting price for the first pill is one thousand low-grade spirit stones, and each bid must be no less than one hundred low-grade spirit stones.”

Seeing the excitement on the faces of the crowd, the Treasure-Treasure Venerable didn’t hold back and simply launched the auction.

The starting price was surprisingly modest, just one thousand low-grade spirit stones.

However, that didn’t matter, as someone soon offered a higher price.

“One thousand five hundred low-grade spirit stones!”

“Two thousand!”

“Two thousand five!

” “Three thousand five!

” “Four thousand!”

…

“Ten thousand!”

The price soared, reaching ten thousand low-grade spirit stones in less than ten breaths.

As soon as the ten thousand price was called out, the entire hall fell silent.

Everyone looked at the bidder.

He was an elderly man with graying hair, his face wrinkled, and even his presence exuded a sense of decay.

Although a powerful Jindan realm cultivator, he looked as if he was nearing death.

Everyone immediately understood that this was a Jindan realm elder, nearing the end of his lifespan.

After calling out the ten thousand price, the white-haired elder’s face had turned pale, and his body was trembling slightly.

Seeing everyone looking at him, a pleading expression crossed his face.

“Fellow Daoists, please be merciful and give this [Dust-Purifying Golden Soul Pill] to this old man. My life is numbered, and this is my only hope.”

Hearing the white-haired elder’s pleading words, many felt a pang of sympathy, their mouths closing as they were about to bid.

After all, this was only the first pill, and there were nine more up for grabs. What was wrong with giving one to this old man?

Even the Treasure-Calming Venerable on the Jade Platform sighed.

But he still called out, as usual: “Ten thousand low-grade spirit stones. Any fellow Daoist willing to offer a higher price?”

Seeing no further bids, the white-haired elder’s face lit up with joy.

The Treasure-Calming Venerable smiled and was about to announce the winner of the first [Dust-Purifying Golden Soul Pill]

when a loud shout rang out: “Wait! I’m offering eleven thousand low-grade spirit stones!”

Everyone was stunned, even the Treasure-Calming Venerable was stunned.

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice, only to discover that the person bidding the price was a middle-aged, muscular man with a long sword strapped to his back. He

wore a half-n*ked leather jacket, a tall, broad-shouldered figure, and a surging energy.

More importantly, the aura he exuded suggested he had reached the mid-stage of the Golden Core Realm.

Facing the gazes of the crowd, especially the old man’s despair, he was visibly moved.

The sturdy man, however, began to scold: “What are you looking at, old fellow? Since your life span is coming to an end, you’d better die honestly.

Even if I give you this [Dust-Cleansing Golden Soul Pill], what’s the use?

Even if you step into the fourth stage of the Golden Core Realm, it will only increase your lifespan by a hundred years.

After a hundred years, you will still die.

In this case, why waste such a precious pill? Dying early is the right thing to do.”

“Fellow Daoist, you have already entered the middle stage of the Golden Core Realm. This [Dust-Cleansing Golden Soul Pill] is useless to you. Why bother to fight with me, an old man, for this life-saving pill?”

the white-haired old man pleaded.

However, the sturdy man was not moved at all: “Can’t I buy it and give it to the children of my clan? Old fellow, if you don’t want to give up, keep raising the price, otherwise the pill will belong to me!”

The white-haired old man’s body suddenly stiffened, his face showing despair.

(End of this chapter)