113: Five Elements Luoyan Shield

In Heavenly Star Immortal City, Low Grade Magical Artifacts are worth around 100 Spirit Stones, Medium Grade Magical Artifacts are around 300 Spirit Stones, and High Grade Magical Artifacts are approximately 500 Spirit Stones.

As for top-grade Magical Artifacts, the cheapest start at 800 Spirit Stones, and many exceed 1,000 Spirit Stones, but they are often hard to find.

The Azure Scale Armor in front of him had a starting bid of 600 Spirit Stones, which was much higher than the normal price, even if its forging Materials were rare.

Without 700 to 800 Spirit Stones, it would be impossible to acquire this armor Magical Artifact.

This might also be the auction house's way of warming up the crowd, specifically choosing the Azure Scale Armor as the first item.

Although this was Lu Ming's first auction in both of his lives, he still understood the basic routine.

This was actually quite similar to the effect of those who shout, "Families, I've brought the price down! Come on, three, two, one, link up!"

As long as the atmosphere was right, people would naturally be willing to pay.

As Lu Ming expected, the price soon reached 760 Spirit Stones.

However, this also reached the price's critical point; any higher would exceed the limit for High Grade Magical Artifacts.

The bidding gradually ceased, and it was ultimately won by the burly man in the black robe who had made the first bid, at 780 Spirit Stones.

Kang Hongci showed a hint of a smile, rang the small bell three times, and said loudly to the Cultivator who had won the Azure Scale Armor with a smile.

"This Azure Scale Armor has been won by Fellow Daoist, and Fellow Daoist can go to the side hall to complete the transaction at any time."

After the first item was sold at a high price, the smile on Kang Hongci's face grew wider.

"Next, we have the second item!"

Another maid walked in, carrying a tray.

"Two bottles of Top-Grade Water Cloud Pills, five pills per bottle. They can increase the water affinity of water Spiritual Root Cultivators, possess a certain ability to boost Cultivation speed, and have very few pill toxins with mild Medicinal Pill effects."

Kang Hongci looked around with a chuckle, explaining the wondrous uses of the Water Cloud Pills.

After a while, when everyone's interest was piqued, Kang Hongci spoke at the opportune moment.

"Water Cloud Pills, starting bid 400 Low-Grade Spirit Stones, each increment not less than ten Spirit Stones."

As soon as his voice fell, Cultivators with water Spiritual Roots quickly began to bid, competing for this bottle of Water Cloud Pills.

Lu Ming leaned back in his private room chair; he had no interest in these two items, only looking forward to the Foundation Establishment Pill.

However, even though he didn't bid, the endless stream of treasures at the auction also broadened Lu Ming's horizons, and Zhou Yang beside him was similarly amazed.

Lu Ming even saw 'chizhu xuanling grass' appear at the auction.

He had seen this Spiritual Plant at a trade fair before.

The atmosphere on site also became heated due to the appearance of this 'chizhu xuanling grass'.

Some elderly Cultivators, who had already lost hope in Cultivation, came this time just to bid on good things for their descendants.

They never expected that Heavenly Star Immortal City would bring out 'chizhu xuanling grass', and their faces were filled with excitement, wishing they could rush over and swallow it whole immediately!

But their rationality kept them calm, and they looked at Kang Hongci on the stage with anticipation.

Seeing that the atmosphere had been successfully built up, Kang Hongci stopped keeping them in suspense.

"The next item is—'chizhu xuanling grass'."

"Its effects need no elaboration. For some Cultivators with depleted Qi and blood, this is absolutely a rare and top-grade Spiritual Plant..."

"Starting bid 500 Low-Grade Spirit Stones! Each increment must not be less than 100 Low-Grade Spirit Stones."

"I bid 600 Spirit Stones!"

"700! I bid 700 Spirit Stones!"

"…"

The bidders were mostly Qi Refining Perfection Cultivators, with the commonality that they were all old and frail.

The price continuously climbed, and after a few rounds, the Spirit Stone price had already exceeded a thousand.

Lu Ming silently watched as those Cultivators argued with flushed faces.

It was finally taken by a scrawny old man for a price of 1,200 Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

Looking at his excited demeanor, Lu Ming was genuinely afraid he might choke and pass away.

Subsequently, various Medicinal Pills for breaking through stages and enhancing Cultivation were everywhere…

There were also all kinds of top-grade Magical Artifacts, rare treasures, dazzling to the eye.

With a series of bids at the auction, the financial power of some Cultivators occasionally made Lu Ming take notice.

And one after another, the auction items were bid at high prices, making the atmosphere even more heated.

Lu Ming even saw Yao Beast cubs or pet beast eggs!

Among these Yao Beasts, there were many that could rival Foundation Establishment Stage existences after reaching adulthood.

Such as the Blackwater Xuan Snake, Azure Wind Falcon, Molten Earth Scorpion…

Lu Ming had no interest in raising pet beasts; he found it difficult enough to support himself!

Moreover, the growth cycle of Yao Beasts was too long; he might even reach Core Formation while the Yao Beast was still not adult. Besides having an extra mouth to feed for no reason, it was useless!

He would consider it when his strength improved in the future!

There were also Cultivation Technique secret arts for auction, but Lu Ming wasn't very interested in them; they were too Righteous Path and none were suitable for him.

As for Legacy, he shouldn't even think about it. The Immortal Realm had too strict a blockade on Legacy techniques, not even appearing at the Heavenly Star Immortal City auction.

He somewhat boredly scrolled through the 'tianxing record', picking and choosing items that interested him.

At the same time, he paid attention to the 'Sensing Technique' and found that no one was competing with him, so he stopped paying attention.

Finally, just when he thought there were no more good items today, Kang Hongci's voice came, and Lu Ming instantly perked up!

"The next item is… a rare treasure—the Five Elements Luo Yan Shield!"

"This item was obtained from a ruin. According to our appraisal, it is a defensive rare treasure refined from five types of Five Elements Materials. After refining, it can surround the body with Five Elements Luo Yan."

"The Five Elements Luo Yan is formless and traceless, with no radiance. Even the best eye techniques can only vaguely see a thin wisp of smoke!"

"This rare treasure moves with one's will and can block a full-force attack from a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator…"

"Starting bid 1,500 Low-Grade Spirit Stones, each increment must not be less than 100 Spirit Stones!"

The auctioneer displayed this item; it had no complex and profound runes, nor did it glow with radiance, it was just an ordinary miniature shield.

But the effects he described were extraordinary; it might even save one's life in a crisis!

"1,800 Spirit Stones!"

"2,100 Spirit Stones!"

"2,200 Spirit Stones!"

"…"

Someone immediately called out a price in the hall. This kind of rare treasure didn't consume much magical power, and its excellent concealment and defensive properties were very popular among Cultivators.

"I bid 2,500 Spirit Stones!"

The scene immediately became very lively, and Foundation Establishment Cultivators had already entered the competition.

Soon the price reached 2,500 Spirit Stones!

"3,000 Spirit Stones!"

Lu Ming naturally also placed a bid, but he had Zhao Tiancheng below him make the bid.

He took a liking to the Five Elements Luo Yan Shield at first glance; this life-saving Divine Artifact must be acquired.

Moreover, a rare treasure has the advantage of not having high Cultivation restrictions; as long as you have spiritual power, you can activate it.

With its excellent defense, even when he reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, this rare treasure would still not be obsolete, suitable for both his main body and his Clone.