142: Why are there so many Foundation Establishment Pills?

Lin Yucheng looked coldly at Yuan Wang; although he was an Early Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, he was not afraid of Yuan Wang.

Behind him stood Lin Xuanbo, a Golden Core Stage Cultivator, and the entire Lin Family.

"Sect Leader Yuan, if you don't need it, perhaps it's better not to bid easily! Lest it becomes difficult to resolve later."

Yuan Wang smiled and closed his eyes, saying nothing more.

Lin Yucheng snorted coldly: "I bid three thousand five hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones!"

Yuan Wang did not continue to bid; he was truly worried that this time, as Lin Yucheng said, the Lin Family would abandon the Auction, and the talisman brush would end up in his hands.

Although he had many Spirit Stones, he still needed to save them for the upcoming Auction items, and this talisman brush was useless to him.

At least his goal was achieved; the Lin Family had to pay over a thousand more Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

The Cultivators present all smelled a conspiracy; the conflict between the Lin Family and the Qinglan Sect was now out in the open.

"The nineteenth Auction item is a Low Grade Foundation Establishment Pill, with a starting bid still the same as before, 2000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones."

Those Cultivators who had given up earlier regained their spirits; having failed to acquire the much-needed Foundation Establishment Pill last time, they were determined to bid for it this time.

The competition for the second Foundation Establishment Pill was even more intense, especially without any Cultivation Families bidding.

Yuan Wang secretly thought, this young Alchemist from the Lin Family is truly frighteningly talented; the Lin Family must have enough Foundation Establishment Pills internally to be able to offer two for Auction.

Han Mi smiled at Cao Yusheng and said, "Clan Chief Cao, you are truly composed! It's rare to be able to hold back from bidding!"

Cao Yusheng smiled bitterly and said, "Isn't Clan Chief Han also? I just hope you can be merciful in the upcoming competition."

Han Mi smiled and said no more.

Han Mi had long received inside information; Lin Yucheng had told his father-in-law that there would be a total of ten Foundation Establishment Pills at this Auction, advising him not to rush his bids.

The Han Family and the Lin Family were most closely related; two of the Han Family's daughters had married into the Lin Family, and they had married two very prominent individuals within the Lin Family.

Han Mi smiled and said nothing more for the time being.

The second Foundation Establishment Pill reached an Auction price of six thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

One must know that this was still just a Low Grade Foundation Establishment Pill.

Shopkeeper Xu Lizhi, the shopkeeper of Spirit Treasure Pavilion, was secretly alarmed; the market for Foundation Establishment Pills in Yang City was truly immense, with so many Qi Refinement Stage Great Perfection Cultivators needing a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Now that the Lin Family and the City Lord's Mansion had begun publicly Auctioning Foundation Establishment Pills, then Spirit Treasure Pavilion selling Foundation Establishment Pills should no longer offend the Qinglan Sect.

He had already planned that as soon as the Auction ended, he would send people to other branches of Spirit Treasure Pavilion to purchase a batch of Foundation Establishment Pills; even if they didn't sell for this price, it would be enough for him to make a fortune.

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"The twenty-eighth Auction item is a piece of Third-Order Materials, [Meteorite Iron]."

After Chen Sichen finished speaking, the Cultivators, especially the two Golden Core True Persons, perked up.

Yuan Wang and Lin Xuanbo carefully examined the fist-sized Ore on the Auction stage, falling into thoughtful expressions.

This Meteorite Iron was precisely one of the Materials for refining a Lifebound Treasure.

With this fist-sized Meteorite Iron, and some auxiliary Materials, refining a Lifebound Treasure should not be too difficult.

Chen Sichen introduced: "Fellow Daoists, this Meteorite Iron was accidentally obtained by my father during his travels; the characteristic of Meteorite Iron is its hardness. A Lifebound Treasure refined with this Material can be said to be indestructible."

"Third-Order Materials Meteorite Iron, starting bid 7500 Low-Grade Spirit Stones, each bid increase must not be less than 200 Low-Grade Spirit Stones."

As soon as Chen Sichen finished speaking, no one made a bid.

Third-Order Materials were indeed very precious, but most of the Cultivators present did not have the confidence to bid for it, and holding this Third-Order Ore was useless to them.

This was Materials for refining a Lifebound Treasure, needed only by Golden Core True Persons; it was of no use to them at all.

Don't even mention its future use; they hadn't even reached the Foundation Establishment Stage yet.

After a long while, Yuan Wang slowly spoke: "7500 Low-Grade Spirit Stones, I hope everyone can give this Sect some Face."

A smile spread across Lin Xuanbo's Face as he bid: "8000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones, Materials for refining a Lifebound Treasure, truly a good item!"

Yuan Wang gritted his teeth and continued: "8200 Low-Grade Spirit Stones."

Lin Xuanbo did not give up either, increasing his bid: "9000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones."

Yuan Wang took a deep breath, trying to suppress his anger, and said in a deep voice: "10000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones."

In the past, as the Sect Master of the Qinglan Sect, no Cultivator had ever dared to defy him; everyone was respectful when they saw him, and resources he desired were handed over. Yet today, Lin Xuanbo had repeatedly disrupted him with increased bids.

Lin Xuanbo's smile broadened a few more points as he once again increased his bid: "I bid 15000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones. If Sect Leader Yuan bids higher, I'll be out of options; I can't compare to the Qinglan Sect's vast wealth."

Yuan Wang's eyes were somewhat red, but he could only remain composed. He said: "15200 Low-Grade Spirit Stones. Lin Xuanbo, this Sect will remember this grudge."

Lin Xuanbo chuckled and slowly said: "The Qinglan Sect is truly overbearing; only you are allowed to ruin others' good deeds, but if you fancy something, others aren't even allowed to bid higher?"

Lin Xuanbo's action was considered revenge for what happened earlier.

The Lin Family had always been suppressed by the Qinglan Sect, and now that they had finally managed to turn things around, they naturally wouldn't indulge them anymore.

Lin Xuanbo was actually not interested in this Meteorite Iron; his earlier expression was entirely feigned.

He primarily cultivated wood-attribute Cultivation Technique and required wood-attribute Ore or Spirit Wood for refining Magic Treasure, whereas Meteorite Iron belonged to the metal attribute.

Adding a little bit to one's Lifebound Treasure was naturally fine, but using it as the main Material to refine a Lifebound Treasure was unnecessary.

Even if he ultimately bid for this Meteorite Iron, it didn't matter; at worst, he would keep it as Material for the next Golden Core Stage Cultivator of the Lin Family to use for their Lifebound Treasure.

Yuan Wang's Face remained dark; the Material that could have been easily purchased ultimately cost nearly fifteen thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

This was not a small sum for him either!

"The twenty-ninth Auction item is a Foundation Establishment Pill."

When Chen Sichen began to introduce another Foundation Establishment Pill, the discussions in the hall were incessant.

"Why is there still a Foundation Establishment Pill? Does Heaven truly want me to spend all my wealth to exchange for this sliver of hope for Foundation Establishment?"

"Where did these Foundation Establishment Pills come from? Has the Qingyang Mountain Range been opened up?"

"I don't think that's very likely."

"Then it means another Second-Order Alchemist capable of refining Foundation Establishment Pills has appeared in our Qingyang."

"I think that's probably it."

"Could these Foundation Establishment Pills be from the Qinglan Sect? I see Sect Leader Yuan has also arrived."

"Qinglan Sect... no way?" This Cultivator originally wanted to complain for a bit, but upon remembering that the Sect Master of the Qinglan Sect was present, he held back.