99: Chapter 99 The auction ends

Silence fell over the hall for a moment, then a clear voice rang out:

"Alright, we trust the Chu family's reputation, I bid twenty-three thousand Spirit Stones!"

"Since that's the case, I won't be polite. Stop being so wishy-washy, I bid fifty thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones!"

With the appearance of this sky-high price, the Foundation Establishment Cultivators present finally felt completely relieved.

They secretly rejoiced in their hearts, knowing they couldn't afford it anyway, which made them feel much more comfortable.

Wang Bin also sighed inwardly, "Damn, why are Golden Core cultivators all so rich?"

Chu Tianwen's lips curved slightly upward, revealing a barely perceptible smile.

He knew clearly that he would get a five percent commission on the auctioned items; the more expensive the item sold, the happier he would naturally be.

"Fifty thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones, going once!" Chu Tianwen began to preside over the final bidding process.

"Fifty thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones, going twice!"

"Fifty-one thousand Spirit Stones!"

Just then, a female voice suddenly rang out, startling everyone.

Especially the several Cultivators of the Chu family present, as soon as they heard this voice, they immediately guessed the identity of the newcomer.

This was Chu Qingluan's maid, Thirteenth Aunt, who had already reached the Middle Stage of the Golden Core Realm.

It was said that Chu Qingluan also had a Nascent Soul Stage Dao Protector, but he had never appeared, and they didn't know who he was; this was a secret.

Chu Tianwen and Chu Tianyu, the two brothers, exchanged glances, neither of them speaking.

They both didn't know when Thirteenth Aunt had entered, guessing that Tianqing must have secretly brought her in without their knowledge.

Chu Tianwen was very conflicted in his heart; he secretly wondered if he should return the seller's handling fee to Thirteenth Aunt later.

This was truly a tricky problem!

"Fifty-two thousand Spirit Stones!"

Among the Golden Core cultivators on the second floor, there were still some who hadn't given up; fifty thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones was still within their acceptable range.

After all, some things were rare and hard to come by, like this demon core.

"Sixty thousand Spirit Stones!"

"Sixty-two thousand Spirit Stones!"

As the price continued to climb, the competition grew fiercer. Finally, only two people on the second floor were still persistently bidding.

"Eighty thousand Spirit Stones!"

Chu Qingluan's maid directly added twenty thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones, an action that instantly scared off the last competitor.

The other party was clearly intimidated by her wealth and the Aura of determination, and after weighing it in their mind, they decided it was better to give up.

"Eighty thousand Spirit Stones, going once!"

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"Eighty thousand Spirit Stones, going third! Sold! This trade fair concludes here. Everyone, please proceed to the backstage to collect your items."

As Chu Tianwen's words fell, this lively trade fair finally came to an end.

"Senior Brother Qingmu, wait for me at the main entrance for a moment, I'll be right back!"

Du Juan finished speaking and followed the crowd to the back to collect the Spirit Stones from the auctioned Spirit Liquid.

Wang Bin had originally planned to say goodbye to Tianqing before leaving, but he looked around in the crowd and still couldn't find Tianqing's figure. Helplessly, he could only walk out of the venue with the chattering crowd.

Throughout the entire process, not a single Foundation Establishment Cultivator took the initiative to greet him. He realized that he didn't know anyone there, and a hint of disappointment welled up in his heart.

Sigh!

Wang Bin didn't have to wait too long before Du Juan walked out from backstage.

At this moment, she looked a bit tired, but her eyes revealed a hint of unconcealed excitement.

The two exchanged glances, tacitly remaining silent, and together they boarded a Spirit Feather Crane, speeding towards home.

The Spirit Feather Crane spread its massive wings, cutting through the sky, bringing with it a whistling wind.

Soon, they landed in their own courtyard.

It wasn't until the courtyard's Formation was fully activated that she let out a sigh of relief, as if a burden had been lifted, and her taut body slightly relaxed.

"Your fifty drops of Spirit Liquid were successfully auctioned, earning a total of sixteen thousand five hundred Medium Grade Spirit Stones.

Chu Tianwen, according to the rules, took a five percent handling fee. This is the remaining fifteen thousand six hundred seventy-five Medium Grade Spirit Stones."

Du Juan said, handing a Storage Pouch to Wang Bin, her voice carrying a sense of relief after completing the task.

Wang Bin took the Storage Pouch and swept it lightly with his Divine Sense, seeing only mountains of Spirit Stones piled inside, emitting a soft glow.

He thought for a moment, took out three thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones and put them into his own Storage Pouch, then handed the remaining more than ten thousand Spirit Stones back to Du Juan, calmly instructing:

"From these Spirit Stones, first deduct the three thousand four hundred you advanced for me earlier.

With the remaining money, please help me buy two Foundation Establishment Pills, to be saved for Xiao Yue's Breakthrough.

Additionally, get me five copies each of the first and second-tier Cultivation insights for auxiliary professions like Formation and Alchemy.

If you can find any information related to Puppet Masters, please collect a few copies for me as well.

Also, get me some auxiliary profession formulas and blueprints; they might come in handy later.

Don't forget to buy the Mind Nourishing Pill for Xiao Yue; her Divine Sense is insufficient, so for now, she can only take the Mind Nourishing Pill.

I and a few others in the family also need to take it.

Also, prepare two hundred catties of the obsidian we saw at today's trade fair for me. I'm particularly interested in it; I feel it contains unusual energy.

After all these arrangements, there should still be a good amount of Spirit Stones left; you can keep them for your own Cultivation.

You performed exceptionally well at the trade fair this time; your efficiency is very strong.

Since you are Xiao Yue's aunt, we are family, and I am very willing to support your Cultivation to the Golden Core Realm.

In the future, I will frequently have Xiao Yue come to West Sea City to purchase Cultivation resources, and I will definitely prepare your share then as well."

Upon hearing Wang Bin's words, Du Juan was first stunned, then her face revealed an expression of incredible surprise, as if she had heard the sound of heaven.

Her heart was filled with excitement; the experiences of the past few days were like a rollercoaster, with great ups and downs.

A few days ago, she was in despair after learning that her Golden Core Breakthrough was hopeless, but she never expected that in such a short time,

Someone would be willing to fund her Cultivation to the Golden Core Realm, and even three simultaneous Cultivations. This was simply a huge change in destiny.

"Really? I... I... I don't even know what to say.

From now on, your and his affairs are my affairs; as long as I can do it, there will be absolutely no problem."

Du Juan was so excited that she was incoherent, and her eyes were slightly red.

However, after all, she had a century of Cultivation experience, and in just a moment, she adjusted her emotions and regained her usual composure.