Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 193 - 163: Yu Wen Tai’s Compensation

"Alright, thank you for your trouble."

Zhang Yao showed a slight smile, nodded, and accepted the token.

After bidding for the Thousand Change Glaze Qi, his wealth had shrunk by almost half, so he wasn't planning to bid on anything else, and was happy to just watch the excitement.

Two quarters of an hour later, the auction house reached its final bidding stage.

Duan Bingxu lifted the red cloth, revealing a delicate small porcelain bottle on a tray, carefully raised it, and declared loudly:

"Next, up for auction is the final headline treasure, a supreme second-grade life-extending Spirit Pill, able to prolong life by sixty years, the 'Ruyi True Pill'!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire venue erupted into fervor, plunging into madness.

Foundation Establishment Cultivators generally have a lifespan of about two hundred years, maxing out at four cycles; extending life by one cycle was enough to make anyone green with envy.

Sixty years of life, let alone Foundation Establishment Cultivators, even Golden Core Ancestors would be tempted.

If it weren't for the Ruyi True Pill being only second-grade and ineffective on Golden Core Cultivators, it probably wouldn't have made it to a major auction, having already been reserved by a few Golden Core Ancestors.

"Ruyi True Pill, starting price at one hundred thousand Spirit Stones, each bid increase must not be less than one thousand Spirit Stones, now the bidding starts!"

As soon as Duan Bingxu finished speaking:

The Foundation Establishment Masters in the various second-floor boxes quickly started bidding, the competition far more intense than that for the Thousand Change Glaze Qi.

In just a few heartbeats, the price of the 'Ruyi True Pill' was driven up to an astronomical thirty thousand Spirit Stones, with no signs of slowing down.

Some rarely-seen Foundation Establishment Perfection powerhouses suddenly emerged from various boxes to join the competition, making the scene extremely heated, with none willing to give an inch.

Clearly, these old guys had received early word and came specifically for this one Ruyi True Pill.

"Goodness! It's truly insane!"

Seeing this scene, Zhang Yao couldn't help but sigh in genuine amazement.

He could now confirm that this Ruyi True Pill was indeed produced by Celestial Treasure Tower, most likely refined by Yu Wen Tai himself.

If any other family had such means, they'd likely keep it hidden for internal use, unlikely to let it spill over into a public auction.

"To possess such levels of alchemy and artifact refining, the ability to amass wealth is truly frightening."

"No wonder under his leadership, the power of the Celestial Treasure Tower has rapidly expanded over the past century, even the Golden Core Ancestors have to give him face..."

Zhang Yao thought of this, his mind wandering, gradually losing interest in the intense auction competition.

Half a quarter-hour later:

The competition for the Ruyi True Pill had reached its climax, and the atmosphere on the second floor of the venue became tense, as if at the brink of a breaking point.

The issue of longevity relates to life and death, had it not been within the Celestial Treasure Tower, these Foundation Establishment powerhouses might have already been unable to restrain themselves from launching a grab.

"Alright, Old Ghost Zhuge, you are truly ruthless!"

A sinister voice rang out, causing most Foundation Establishment Cultivators to feel a piercing pain in their Divine Soul, changing their expressions in shock.

"I'd like to see how long you can be arrogant!"

"Hehehe..."

A light chuckle was heard, under strange Divine Soul fluctuations, making many Foundation Establishment Cultivators feel a burst of relief, and the previous Divine Soul pain was also resolved:

"There's no need for Old Ghost Zeng to worry about this."

"Once I acquire the Ruyi True Pill, I'll immediately consume and refine it within the Celestial Treasure Tower, leaving no opportunity for anyone to take advantage."

His words were not just meant for 'Old Ghost Zeng'.

Many Foundation Establishment powerhouses who had some hidden thoughts could only sigh helplessly, dismissing their plans.

"Old Ghost Zeng? Could it be the previous patriarch of the Du Men Zeng Clan?"

"And this Zhuge, should be the legendary 'Zhuge Tianxing' from a hundred years ago, didn't expect he was still alive..."

Peng Yue Xian's expression slightly changed, his tone revealing extreme apprehension.

Hearing this, Zhang Yao silently noted these two names, without much further thought.

"Dong!"

Duan Bingxu struck the bell, smiling widely as he announced loudly:

"Congratulations to the honorable guest in Box A7, for successfully bidding on the final headline treasure, the Ruyi True Pill, at a price of four hundred sixty-nine thousand Spirit Stones!"

Amidst the exclamations, sighs, and envious voices of tens of thousands of cultivators, the porcelain bottle holding the Ruyi True Pill was sent under the partition.

Duan Bingxu rang the bell again, bowing and saluting the crowd around the venue, saying:

"Thank you, all esteemed guests, for your support. This grand auction has ended successfully, with no lots unsold and a record-breaking total transaction amount."

"This grand auction concludes here, we'll see you again in ten years!"

After the words fell:

He bowed deeply to his surroundings, and the red curtains on both sides were drawn, announcing the formal end of the grand auction.

The vast venue once again became buzzing and noisy as many cultivators rose to leave.

"Let's leave as well."

Zhang Yao also stood up, called out, preparing to leave with Old Peng and others.

But just as they left the box, and barely took a few steps in the corridor, a Foundation Establishment Chief from Celestial Treasure Tower stopped them.

"May I ask if you are the Qingxu Sect Leader of the Haihe Association?"

"It's me."

Zhang Yao raised an eyebrow, feeling slightly wary, and said:

"May I ask what business you have with me?"

"There is a matter that requires a face-to-face discussion with the Qingxu Sect Leader."

The Foundation Establishment Chief said, gesturing with his hand:

"Please, this way."

Zhang Yao nodded subtly, signaling Old Peng and the others to follow.

Soon, the two arrived in a hall on the upper floor, sat as guest and host, while a maid immediately served fragrant Spirit Tea.