Xu Xiaoxiao's Immortal Cultivation Life (Transmigration)

Chapter 99 Immortal Spirit City Auction 14

Just as the Dark Night Demon Lord shouted "six hundred million spirit stones," and the atmosphere became so tense it almost froze, a melodious celestial music suddenly came from the sky, and a golden light, like the blazing sun, pierced through the gloom of the venue and shone directly on the center of the stage.

Everyone looked up and saw the Grand Elder of Lingxian City standing on auspicious clouds, wearing a magnificent golden robe. The hem of the robe fluttered in the wind, and he exuded a powerful and majestic aura.

The Grand Elder slowly floated down onto the auction stage, his piercing gaze sweeping across the entire hall before finally settling on the Dark Night Demon Lord. His voice, deep yet powerful, said, “Dark Night Demon Lord, how dare you! Since its inception, the auctions of Lingxian City have strictly adhered to the principles of fairness and impartiality. All treasures are acquired through merit-based bidding, and once a sale is made, no one is allowed to seize them for any reason. You have blatantly violated these rules. Do you disregard Lingxian City, or are you attempting to challenge the order of the entire cultivation world?”

The Dark Night Demon Lord was slightly taken aback, but still maintained his composure, coldly snorting, "Elder, don't try to pressure me with the rules. This Starfall Divine Sword is of paramount importance to me, and I am determined to obtain it. Today, I have offered such a high price, yet you still intend to favor this girl. Is this what you call fairness?"

The Grand Elder's face darkened: "Absurd! This female sword cultivator won the bid according to the rules, so the sword belongs to her. Your forceful seizure is a trampling of the rules. If everyone acted like you, wouldn't the cultivation world be in chaos?"

The female sword cultivator hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to the Grand Elder, saying, "Thank you for upholding justice, Grand Elder. This sword is not only a divine weapon to me, but also the embodiment of my belief in the path of sword cultivation. I will never let it be disgraced."

The Grand Elder nodded slightly, then turned to the Dark Night Demon Lord and said, "Demon Lord, if you leave now, I will let bygones be bygones, considering that although you have committed many evils in the past, you have not yet caused a great disaster in my Spirit Immortal City. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite. The defensive formations and many experts of my Spirit Immortal City are not to be trifled with."

The Dark Night Demon Lord hesitated, knowing full well the power of the Grand Elder and the strength of the Spirit Immortal City.

But he was unwilling to give up. He clenched his fists, his black robes fluttering without wind, and black magic flickering at his fingertips, as if he were weighing the pros and cons.

At this moment, the cultivators in the hall echoed his sentiments.

"The Grand Elder is right, this rule cannot be broken!"

"Dark Night Demon Lord, you'd better just leave obediently, or you'll only bring trouble upon yourself!"

The Dark Lord gritted his teeth and finally said resentfully, "Let's call it a day for now, but I'll settle this score with you sooner or later."

With that, he waved his black robe, transforming into a black whirlwind and disappearing from the venue.

As the Dark Lord departed, the temperature inside the venue gradually rose, and the icicles on the walls began to melt, dripping water droplets.

The light from the defensive formation shone brightly again, dispelling the remaining gloom.

The Grand Elder looked at the crowd and said loudly, "Everyone, the auction will continue. Our Lingxian City will do its utmost to ensure everyone's safety and fairness, so that every treasure can find a suitable owner."

The crowd cheered, expressing their admiration for the elder's fair handling of the situation, and the auction continued smoothly after the incident.

After the Grand Elder successfully resolved the crisis involving the Starfall Divine Sword, the auction continued.

At this moment, the tense atmosphere in the venue gradually dissipated, the temperature returned to normal, and the water droplets remaining on the walls shimmered with a crystal-clear luster under the reflection of spiritual energy.

The auctioneer wiped the cold sweat from his brow, trying to calm himself, and announced loudly, "Next, we will auction a rare treasure—the Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Pendant. This pendant is carved from the spirit horn of a ninth-tier Spirit Rhinoceros beast. Its surface is warm and smooth like jade, radiating a soft spiritual light. Not only does it have the effect of calming the mind and accelerating cultivation, but more miraculously, it allows wearers to communicate telepathically, sensing each other's approximate location and emotions no matter how far apart they are. Starting bid: two million spirit stones!"

A handsome young cultivator spoke first: "Two and a half million spirit stones! My Daoist partner and I cultivate together. If we could obtain this jade pendant, it would definitely make our cultivation twice as effective, and our cooperation would be even more seamless."

A wealthy young man dressed in a magnificent brocade robe waved his fan and said unhurriedly, "Three million spirit stones. I will buy this treasure and give it to the one I admire. It will surely win the beauty's heart."

A middle-aged female cultivator frowned slightly: "Three and a half million spirit stones. I travel far and wide all year round, separated from my family. With this Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Pendant, I can at least ease the pain of missing them."

The young cultivator cried out anxiously, "Four million spirit stones! Please grant my cultivation path and that of my Daoist partner."

The rich young master scoffed, "Five million spirit stones? You people have no idea how valuable this jade pendant is in matters of love."

At this moment, an old man slowly said, "Six million spirit stones. I have two disciples who are as close as brothers. It would be a wonderful thing to give them this jade pendant."

A hint of despair flashed in the young cultivator's eyes, but he still said with unwavering determination, "Six and a half million spirit stones. My partner and I have been running around trying to raise spirit stones for this auction. This is our limit. Please be lenient."

The rich young master sneered, "Seven million spirit stones? I have plenty of spirit stones. I'm going to take this jade pendant."

The middle-aged female cultivator gritted her teeth: "Seven and a half million spirit stones. I have been separated from my family for many years. This is my hope of reconnecting with them. I cannot give up."

The atmosphere in the venue became lively again, with everyone bidding against each other. Spiritual energy fluctuations rippled through the air, and the surrounding candlelight flickered gently, as if cheering on the bidding war.

As the bidding intensified, the spiritual energy within the venue flickered erratically, seemingly rising and falling in sync with the bidding.

Xu Xiaoxiao stared intently at the Lingxi Jade Pendant on the stage and said to Mu Zhusheng, "Second Senior Brother, this Lingxi Jade Pendant is so magical! If we can get it, it will be much easier for us to contact our sect in the future, and we won't have to worry about getting separated."

Mu Zhusheng shook her head slightly: "Although this jade pendant is good, it is not very useful to us. Moreover, the sect also has a way of communication, so it is better not to participate in the bidding."

He frowned. Why were there no spiritual plants for refining the Purifying Pill at this auction? When he went down the mountain, his senior brother told him to keep an eye out for the Moonlight Grass auction at the Immortal Spirit City auction. Could it be that it was auctioned last?

At this moment, the young cultivator's face was flushed red, and he almost cried out, "Eight million spirit stones! This is all the hard work my partner and I have put in. We really can't live without this jade pendant."

The wealthy young master remained leisurely, waving his fan lightly: "Nine million spirit stones, such a small item, I just bought it casually, why are you so insistent?"

The middle-aged female cultivator clenched her fists tightly, her voice trembling slightly: "Nine and a half million spirit stones. For many years, I have missed my family and have had trouble sleeping every night. This jade pendant is my last hope."

The old man sighed, "Ten million spirit stones. My two disciples are very loyal to me, and I must bid for this treasure for them."

The rich young master's expression changed slightly. He closed his fan and raised his voice, "Twelve million spirit stones! Stop fighting over it, this jade pendant can only belong to me."

The young monk slumped helplessly in his chair, his eyes vacant, as if he had lost his soul.

His Daoist partner gently comforted him, but tears welled up in her eyes as well.

The middle-aged female cultivator hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and gave up bidding.

She knew that her financial resources were no match for those of wealthy young men, and could only sigh silently.

Xu Xiaoxiao watched this scene with a pang of pity: "Second Senior Brother, this rich young master is too domineering. They are so pitiful."

Mu Zhusheng patted her shoulder: "Treasures in this world have always been owned by the capable. There's nothing we can do about it. However, this is the norm in the cultivation world."

Just when everyone thought the rich young master was about to bid on the Lingxi Jade Pendant, a clear, cold voice suddenly rang out: "Fifteen million spirit stones, I want this Lingxi Jade Pendant."

Everyone turned to look, and saw a female cultivator dressed in white standing there quietly. Her face was stern, and her eyes revealed a firm resolve.

The rich young master's eyes widened: "Who are you? Why are you opposing me?"

The woman in white ignored him and simply waited quietly for the auctioneer's response.

The auctioneer snapped out of his daze and announced loudly, "Fifteen million spirit stones once, fifteen million spirit stones twice, fifteen million spirit stones three times! Sold! This Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Pendant belongs to the white-robed female cultivator!"

As the auction gavel fell, the fluctuations of spiritual energy in the venue gradually subsided, and the crowd began to discuss and speculate about the identity and origin of the white-robed female cultivator.