The Legendary Master’s Wife - Chap 109

Chapter 109: Jin Ming Cauldron

The ones interested in the five bottles of magic pills were not just the people on the first floor. There were also some people from the distinguished guest seats on the second floor that had some interest. In the end, the five bottles of magic pills was won by Xiao Yao Sect’s Mu Yao at the price of two hundred and fifty thousand.

This price certainly far exceeded the worth of the five bottles of magic pills. But Xiao Yao Sect liked to flaunt their wealth, so they most probably couldn’t be bothered with this little bit of money. Seeing that Xiao Yao Sect was showing interest, the other people could only give up. Fighting over something with Xiao Yao Sect was no doubt like a mayfly trying to shake a tree.

You XiaoMo felt that he was cheated out of a huge sum after hearing this price so he simply slumped in Ling Xiao’s arms, looking for comfort, his face full of tears on the inside.

The people of Magic Pill Central Workshop really had black hearts. Buying his magic pills for one hundred and thirty five thousand, and in a blink of an eye, selling them for two hundred and fifty thousand. Just shy of twice the amount. This was too black-hearted and he decided to despise them.

Ling Xiao beamed as he hugged him, gently stroking his back in consolation.

This scene was inevitably seen by many. Especially the woman in the red dress on the opposite side, Mu Yao. An inadvertent glance immediately caused her eyes to open wide. A look of surprise flashed in her eyes but her thoughts still didn’t head in that direction. After all, even though this was Long Xiang Continent, there weren’t many instances of intimate relationships between men.

The woman in the red dress just felt a little intrigued. The relationship between the two of them was closer than she imagined.

The price of five bottles of level two magic pills shooting up to two hundred and fifty thousand, the old man smiled until his eyes could no longer be seen.

After the little surge subsided, the old man started to auction off other things. He took the tray that the attendant brought over, “Ladies and gentlemen, the next item on auction, I believe is something that a lot of you have been waiting for. This is the level six demon beast Thundercloud Leopard’s sharp claws and hide. Everyone knows that the Thundercloud Leopard’s claws are incomparably sharp. It can easily tear apart the body of a Moon level practitioner. As for its hide, if it is used to make a precious armor, it can withstand an all out hit from a Sun level practitioner.”

His last words suddenly moved a lot hearts among the people present. Especially those below Moon level strength. Having the Thundercloud Leopard’s hide and claws was like having an extra life-saving charm. Furthermore, if they happened to come across a Moon level practitioner after this, they can simply use this power in battle.

The old man issued a reserve price of one and a half million. Just as he said this, people immediately started to throw out their bids.

This was the first time You XiaoMo had heard about demon beasts so he instantly forgot about his pain. He hung back over the railing and looked at the pair of claws and hide on the auction platform.

The Thundercloud Leopard’s claw appeared black, occasionally emitting rays of light. It was clear that it was indeed sharp. On the other hand, the hide was silver in color and very beautiful.

You XiaoMo only had half-baked knowledge on demon beasts so he couldn’t tell them apart.

Ling Xiao saw him staring straight at those things, so he thought that he was interested. A sly look flashed in his eyes as he asked, “Xiao Shidi, you like those things?”

You XiaoMo cries out, and then shook his head, “I have no use for those things. If it was a living Thundercloud Leopard, that would be good.”

“Why?” Ling Xiao asked with his eyebrow raised.

“Because a living one can help me out.” You XiaoMo spoke seriously, and then added in a low voice, “The magic herb field in the dimension is getting bigger and bigger. Everyday the magic herbs have to be watered. I couldn’t keep up by myself, so it would be good if there is someone to help me.”

“This idea is actually not bad.” After Ling Xiao heard that, he nodded, seemingly deep in thought.

While they were conversing, the price already started to rise above what a lot of people could bear. Rising to a price of two million four hundred and fifty thousand, instantly causing some very interested people to give up and withdraw from the fight. The remaining people were all with considerable capital. But in the end, it was won by Ji Le Sect at a price of two million and eight hundred thousand.

Ji Le Sect was also a strong force in the Southern part of the Long Xiang Continent, about the same level as Xiao Yao Sect. Their strength couldn’t be looked down upon and was also led by a leader that liked to flaunt their wealth.

The old man brought down the gavel and announced the winner for the claws and hide. He quickly started the bidding on the next item. Following the appearance of the level six demon beast, the worth of the following things slowly got higher. When several stalks of top quality level seven magic herbs appeared, You XiaoMo looked at them with interest. But he had no money and because the reserve price alone was eight hundred thousand which was outrageously expensive. He might as well buy the seeds and grow them himself.

Other than magic herbs, there were also magic pills and soul training techniques, all of which were rare things. But You XiaoMo didn’t need these things. He was wondering when was his spiritual liquid was finally going to show up. But just as he was losing interest, the old man finally brought out something that moved his heart, “Jin Ming Cauldron. A cauldron used by mages to refine magic pills. Level six. The reserve price is four hundred thousand.”

Cauldrons were only needed by mages when refining magic pills. But the people competing for it were not only the few mages on the first floor. The powerful forces on the second floor also had quite a lot of mages. After all, if a force wanted to expand, it was impossible without mages.

With the rising amount or each bid, You XiaoMo got anxious. “Ling-shixiong, that cauldron… ” You XiaoMo turned to look anxiously at Ling Xiao while pulling on his sleeve.

A level six Jin Ming Cauldron was more attractive to him when compared to soul training techniques and magic pills. After all, he was also a mage. Although he was only a level two mage, if he was able to win this cauldron, he wouldn’t have to change cauldrons for a very long time after that.

“Don’t worry, it is not too late if we put in the last bid.” When the cauldron appeared, Ling Xiao had already predicted that You XiaoMo would be interested.

Hearing his words, You XiaoMo finally calmed down. But his eyes were still glued on the cauldron on the auction platform.

Luckily the Jin Ming Cauldron was only a slightly higher mid-level cauldron. When Xiao Yao Sect threw out a bid of nine hundred thousand, a lot of people chose to give up. In the end, only the few powerful forces remained. One of them was precisely Xiao Yao Sect’s rival, Ji Le Sect.

“Nine hundred and fifty thousand!” The man that won the Thundercloud Leopard’s claws and hide earlier, Mu YunTian, spoke up again. With that, he looked defiantly towards the woman in the red dress, Mu Yao.

He was the disciple of the leader of Ji Le Sect. Although he was not the biological son, his status in Ji Le Sect was still very high. He was also incredibly talented, already a Moon level practitioner at the young age of twenty five.

Mu Yao coldly curled up the corners of her lips, and shouted, “One million!”

Mu YunTian frowned. One million already exceeded the true value of the Jin Ming Cauldron so raising the bid was not worth it. Furthermore, he had to conserve his funds to compete with the other forces for the remaining items. If he used it now, there wouldn’t be enough for later. Thinking like this, he simply stayed quiet.

Seeing this, Mu Yao couldn’t help from snorting.

Elder Yun felt especially helpless at her side. Just to compete over a cauldron with Mu YunTian, this one million sum was too costly.

“One million and ten thousand!” The old man saw that there are no other bids, raising the gavel in his hand, and was just about to bring it down when a languid voice suddenly spoke out. Raising his head to look over, it was also someone from the distinguished guest seats. It was only that the person raising the bid was somewhat surprising to everyone because they had not raised a single bid from the start of the auction until now.

Ling Xiao said to himself, if he still didn’t speak up, his Xiao Shidi would probably kill him with his glare.

As for why he only increased the bid by ten thousand, it was because the auction house minimum was ten thousand. If it was less, he believed that Xiao Shidi would definitely make him offer that lower limit.

Hearing this voice, Mu Yao looked over to see that the person that raised the bid was one of the two people she was looking at before, making her a little surprised. Looked like Elder Yun’s guess was not wrong. These two people seemed to have some extraordinary backing. Thinking like this, she didn’t raise the bid. After all, she didn’t really need that cauldron. On top of that, spending one million for a mid-level cauldron was really not worth it.

Everyone expected Xiao Yao Sect to counter the bid so when they see her fall back, they couldn’t help feeling surprised. Didn’t she just compete with Mu YunTian to the death? And now she actually gave up so easily. Could it be that she knew that person?

Mu YunTian’s face was a little unsightly. That Mu Yao was clearly showing that she was targeting him.

“The sir with number ten raises a price of one million and ten thousand. Is there anyone else that would like to raise the bid? If not, then the Jin Ming Cauldron will go to the sir with number ten.” The old man smiled as he asked, very pleased with this price. Before this, he estimated that the highest price would be nine hundred thousand. Seeing no other bids, the old man finally brought down the gavel.

You XiaoMo tugged on Ling Xiao’s sleeve again, with a very conflicted expression.

Why? Because one million and ten thousand was crazy expensive for a cauldron. On top of that, he had no money on him.

Ling Xiao stroked his head, smoothing his ruffled feathers, saying smilingly, “Xiao Shidi, you don’t have to feel so anguished. The auction is already close to the end. Your spiritual liquid will appear soon. At that time, you will be smiling so much that you will not be able to keep your lips together. Trust me.”

You XiaoMo looked up and glanced at him. Fine then, I’ll trust you.

After two hours, the auction finally entered the final stage. It was time for the last three show-stopping treasures.

One of them was a book of techniques [Miraculous Lightning Move]. This was a technique for the body as practicing this technique could make the body as fast as lightning; a terrifying speed. Some people said that practicing this technique could let one fight with opponents that were stronger than oneself. In the event of a loss, one could also depend on this technique to escape. On top of that, this was a top quality mid-level technique. So the moment it appeared, the rowdy auction house immediately quieted down only to erupt a few seconds later with bursts of exclamations.

Countless red hot stares fell on the scroll on the auction platform that was emitting silver rays. Although it was not a high level technique, if one could practice this method of escaping with one’s life, then it would be one more way to safeguard one’s life. Similar to the miraculous effect of a life-saving magic pill.

But it was only to be expected. Even big sects like the Tian Xin Sect treated the Imperial Sword Move, that mid-level technique, as something that couldn’t be revealed to outsiders. It was enough to show how rare high quality mid-level techniques were.

You XiaoMo felt that he could hear the sound of rapid breathing. It was too bad he wasn’t a practitioner so he didn’t feel the excitement they felt. But, after winning the bid for the Jin Ming Cauldron, he had been smiling non-stop. His eyes curved into crescent moons and clearly he was in an especially good mood.

Ling Xiao lowered his head and caught sight of his expression. His mood also became free and lighthearted.