115: Bidding

Lu Ming looked at the frenzied Cultivators in the arena and couldn't help but secretly click his tongue.

Actually, it's not hard to understand; the Foundation Establishment Pill can be said to be a Heaven-Defying Opportunity that changes one's fate, and that's no exaggeration.

Once one enters Foundation Establishment, it is a transformation into an Immortal, making it worth risking all one's possessions to fiercely contend for it.

Moreover, it wasn't just those Qi Refining Perfection Loose Cultivators who were so fanatical; various prominent Families also offered high prices, appearing determined to win, and the Zheng Family was one of them.

"My Zheng Family offers five thousand five hundred Spirit Stones!"

Zheng Yaoxing announced a number, directly raising the bid by over a thousand Spirit Stones, causing an uproar in the arena.

This price had already exceeded the affordability of many Loose Cultivators, who could only watch helplessly as they missed out on the Foundation Establishment Pill, pounding their chests and stamping their feet in anger.

Watching this scene, Zheng Yaoxing felt invigorated again; he would reclaim the Face he had lost earlier!

However, an ill-timed sneer came, causing the smile that had just appeared on Zheng Yaoxing's Face to freeze.

"Your Zheng Family is truly stingy. How dare you make such a small offer and make a fool of yourselves! My Huang Family offers six thousand Spirit Stones!"

"Huang Moyuan, how dare you insult my Zheng Family!"

Zheng Yaoxing's expression was grim. He felt that everything was going wrong today, and everyone seemed to be stepping on his Zheng Family.

"Don't be impatient. If you have the ability, keep raising the price."

"Hmph, as if I'm afraid of you! I offer six thousand five hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones!"

"......"

The bidding continued, but the price of the Spirit Stones had already reached a terrifying figure.

In the arena, only Zheng Yaoxing of the Zheng Family and the Cultivator named Huang Moyuan were still contending.

The two seemed to be at loggerheads, going back and forth, neither willing to yield.

Kang Hongci watched this scene with a chuckle, not caring about their quarrel.

The price had now far exceeded the value of the Foundation Establishment Pill, and no matter who won in the end, he would be the ultimate beneficiary.

And when Zheng Yaoxing, with bloodshot eyes, gritted his teeth and shouted out eight thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones, the Huang Family Cultivator could only lower his flag and stop bidding.

Clearly, this price had reached their limit.

Upon seeing this, Zheng Yaoxing let out a gasp and took a deep breath.

Although this price far exceeded the value of the Foundation Establishment Pill, the outcome was good after all.

And this time, his Zheng Family had also won a round and regained a shred of Face!

However, in the private room, Han Feiyu merely smiled faintly, shook his head, and picked up the Spiritual Tea beside him to take a sip.

"Is it over... What a pity!"

"I was determined to win too!"

On the high platform, Kang Hongci saw that the winner and loser had been decided between the two, scanned the surroundings, and spoke with a chuckle,

"Are there any other Fellow Daoists who wish to bid? Eight thousand Spirit Stones, going once."

"Eight thousand Spirit Stones, going twice!"

"Eight thousand Spirit Stones, going thir—"

Just as Kang Hongci was about to seal the deal, a sudden bidding voice faintly sounded in the arena.

"Nine thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones!"

This instantly drew the gaze of almost everyone in the arena.

"Who is this person? To actually possess so many Spirit Stones!"

"It seems to be Shopkeeper Han Feiyu of that Ink Talisman Pavilion. Are Talismans shops really that profitable?"

"I heard he previously bought a Spiritual Artifact, and it was that Spiritual Artifact that blocked the attack of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Good heavens, now he's offering a sky-high price in Spirit Stones to buy a Foundation Establishment Pill."

"It seems we'll soon be calling this Senior Han!"

"......"

Discussions below the stage were incessant, and many recognized Han Feiyu's identity.

They all looked towards Han Feiyu's private room, filled with curiosity, envy, jealousy, and even greed.

At this moment, Zheng Yaoxing was so furious his lungs were about to explode.

He had thought the Foundation Establishment Pill was a sure thing, but he didn't expect a new challenger to appear halfway through.

His expression gradually turned ferocious, but mindful of the auction rules, he could only suppress the violent emotions in his heart.

He was not from Immortal City and did not recognize this famous person of Immortal City. He asked the auction attendant standing beside him.

"Who is this person?"

"Replying to honored guest, this person's name is Han Feiyu, and he is the Shopkeeper of a Talismans shop in our Immortal City."

Seeing Zheng Yaoxing inquire, the attendant could only answer honestly.

But perhaps out of personal bias, after saying this, she continued.

"Shopkeeper Han once had an experience fighting with a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and afterwards, he only sustained minor injuries."

Is there anything wrong with that statement?

Absolutely not!

Although he was the one being beaten, how could it not be considered a fight?

And to escape with his life from a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and be lively and vigorous within half a month, how could it not be considered only minor injuries?

Though the female Cultivator was just a small attendant at the Heavenly Star Immortal City auction, she was genuinely grateful to Shopkeeper Han from the bottom of her heart.

It was this person who had organized the discount events in Immortal City, allowing these lower-level Cultivators to benefit.

So, to the best of her ability, she still wanted to say a few words for Shopkeeper Han.

And it was precisely because of her words that Zheng Yaoxing's furious gaze instantly cleared.

When he first heard that this person was merely the owner of a Talismans shop, he didn't take it seriously, but he didn't expect this person to be so formidable.

"Fighting a Foundation Establishment Cultivator without being defeated? That's incredible!"

"What kind of monsters are in this Heavenly Star Immortal City!"

Zheng Yaoxing suddenly chickened out.

He had already offended a Cultivator of unknown origin earlier, and sending his subordinates to investigate had yielded nothing.

Furthermore, his Family had sent a message telling him not to act rashly, and especially not to cause trouble in Heavenly Star Immortal City.

Zheng Yaoxing felt very helpless in his heart. His Old Ancestor had been in seclusion for longer and longer periods in recent years, for unknown reasons.

This caused his Zheng Family to be timid in their actions now.

If he were to create a formidable enemy for the Family over these matters again, it would clearly not be worth it.

It's better to resolve enmity than to tie it.

Zheng Yaoxing tried his best to convince himself, suppressing the urge to continue bidding.

And Kang Hongci, seeing that the Zheng Family did not respond, was somewhat disappointed.

However, the price had already exceeded his expectations, which could be considered a perfect conclusion to the first auction.

He quickly said.

"Nine thousand Spirit Stones, going once."

"Nine thousand Spirit Stones, going twice."

"Nine thousand Spirit Stones, going three times, sold! Congratulations to this Fellow Daoist for winning the Foundation Establishment Pill!"

On the central high platform, as Kang Hongci brought down the hammer, announcing the final result, it also finalized the ownership of this Foundation Establishment Pill.

In the private room, Clone Han Feiyu had not yet reacted, but Zhou Yang behind him was flushed with excitement.

It was as if Han Feiyu winning the Foundation Establishment Pill made him even more excited than if he had gotten it himself.

He clearly knew how terrifying the strength of this person before him was; now that he had won the Foundation Establishment Pill, his future achievement of Foundation Establishment was almost a certainty.

It's good to enjoy the shade under a big tree. As Wu Daoren's attendant, he too could rise in status because of this.

Others might not be clear about the happenings in Immortal City, but he knew them as clear as day.

Especially the mysterious deaths of the Poisonous Dragon Gang remnants; he was all too familiar with those death throes.

Whether Senior was avenging him or not, he was deeply grateful to Wu Daoren.

Therefore, he sincerely hoped that Senior could Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, and from then on, the Immortal Dao would be ever-green!

Meanwhile, downstairs, the inconspicuous True Body of Lu Ming, mixed in the crowd, also curved his lips into a smile.

"It's done!"

The final step of preparation has been completed.

Foundation Establishment is at hand!