Chapter 487: Wuchen Fairy Zhang Wuchen

"Fellow Daoist, I am Zhang Zhiqin from Green Carp Island. I still have some Gloomy Moon Cold Water on me. If you have any third-tier fire-attributed materials, please prioritize me for an exchange."The red-dressed woman's spiritual voice transmission echoed in Wang Changsheng's ear.

"That beast hide was obtained by chance, and it's the only one I have," Wang Changsheng explained via voice transmission. He knew he had displayed too many valuable items. Had Zhang Zhiqin not offered the third-tier spiritual water, he would not have exchanged with her.

Half an hour later, the exchange concluded, and Wang Changsheng and Huang Fugui exited the Five-Color Pavilion.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, after the auction, it would be best not to leave Golden Dragon Island immediately. The South Sea is far more chaotic than the Eastern Barrens," Huang Fugui warned sincerely via voice transmission.

"Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist Huang. I understand. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

Back at his residence, Wang Changsheng took out the third-tier mid-grade earth-attributed demon core and released his Bi-Pupil Rat.

The Bi-Pupil Rat's nose twitched a few times in the air. It seemed to have caught the scent of something delicious, wagging its tail and squeaking incessantly, as if begging Wang Changsheng for something. Being an earth-attributed spirit beast, it was particularly sensitive to the scent of the earth-attributed demon core.

"You want to eat this demon core?" Wang Changsheng asked, stroking the Bi-Pupil Rat's head and shaking the demon core in his hand.

The Bi-Pupil Rat stood upright on its hind legs, emitting a series of excited squeaks. Wang Changsheng could sense its strong desire for the demon core.

The Bi-Pupil Rat had been a peak second-tier spirit beast for almost thirty years. Despite consuming countless valuable items, including a good amount of third-tier demon beast meat, it remained at the peak of the second tier. By consuming this third-tier mid-grade earth-attributed demon core, it might finally advance to the third tier.

With this thought, Wang Changsheng placed the demon core down. The Bi-Pupil Rat immediately pounced on it and devoured the core in a few quick bites.

After consuming the demon core, it rolled around on the floor, seemingly very excited.

A moment later, the Bi-Pupil Rat lay motionless on the ground, curled into a ball, looking sweet and adorable.

Wang Changsheng tried to communicate with it, but the Bi-Pupil Rat did not respond.

Wang Changsheng gave a dry laugh and put it back into his Spirit Beast Orb.

He then took out the tiger head and began to examine it closely.

Two days later, a large number of high-level cultivators gathered at the entrance of a magnificent golden tower. A lifelike golden flood dragon, baring its fangs and claws, was carved into the tower's body, appearing fierce and terrifying.

Wang Changsheng stood among the crowd. After paying the fee, the guards granted him entry.

The interior of the colossal tower was lavishly decorated. As soon as Wang Changsheng stepped inside, a young maidservant quickly approached to guide him.

The auction hall was located on the third floor. Hundreds of shimmering jade chairs were arranged, each accompanied by a stone table laden with spiritual fruits and fragrant tea, and attended by a young maidservant.

In the center was a circular raised platform constructed from white jade, featuring a long table of white jade.

Most of the jade chairs were occupied by Core Formation cultivators; no Nascent Soul cultivators were visible yet.

Wang Changsheng found an empty jade chair and sat down.

Core Formation cultivators continued to enter, and the hall became increasingly lively.

Wang Changsheng scanned the Core Formation cultivators present and was greatly surprised.

This auction had attracted a large number of high-level cultivators; there were easily over a hundred Core Formation cultivators alone.

Suddenly, a commotion erupted behind him, and Wang Changsheng instinctively turned to look.

A woman in white palace attire entered. Her skin was snow-white, and half her face was obscured by a white veil. Her gaze was cold, giving her an aloof demeanor. On her sleeve was a blue carp pattern. The Twin Azure Carps followed closely behind her, their expressions exceptionally respectful.

"Immortal Wuchen, Zhang Wuchen," Wang Changsheng muttered, narrowing his eyes with a thoughtful expression.

Zhang Wuchen was indeed a peerless beauty. Wang Changsheng wondered what extraordinary fortune she had encountered to develop the Zhang family from a minor clan into a major cultivation family within just three hundred years, and to even fight a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator to a draw with her early-stage Nascent Soul cultivation. Could it be that she cultivated a Heaven-grade technique?

Wang Changsheng quickly dismissed this conjecture. Heaven-grade techniques were extremely precious. Even if the Zhang family had obtained one, the cultivation resources required would undoubtedly be immense. He already found cultivating an Earth-grade technique troublesome enough, let alone a Heaven-grade one.

A fragrant breeze wafted wherever Zhang Wuchen passed.

Zhang Wuchen walked to a front-row seat and sat down, with the Twin Azure Carps seating themselves behind her.

Several streaks of light flew in and landed near Immortal Wuchen; they were clearly Nascent Soul cultivators.

This was Wang Changsheng's first time seeing so many Nascent Soul cultivators. The South Sea truly deserved its reputation as the origin of the cultivation world; the power gathered in this hall was enough to sweep across half the Eastern Barrens.

A moment later, a deafening dragon's roar resonated, and the entrance closed, prohibiting further entry or exit.

The circular raised platform glowed with a dazzling spiritual light. As the light dispersed, a pale-faced, tall, and thin middle-aged scholar appeared, a Core Formation Layer 9 cultivator.

The middle-aged scholar bowed to the crowd and said with a smile, "Welcome, esteemed seniors and fellow Daoists, to this auction. I am Li Yan. The highest bidder wins. This auction features seven highlight items, and all other goods are rare treasures. The bidding now begins."

He gently stroked the jade table in front of him, and instantly, a two-foot-long blue brocade box appeared on it. Upon opening it, a flying sword enveloped in blue ethereal light was revealed, clearly a magical artifact.

"The Azure Frost Sword, a first-tier mid-grade magical artifact. Starting bid: 300,000 spirit stones. Each increment must be no less than 20,000."

Wang Changsheng had attended many auctions. There were generally two bidding methods: the common approach was to auction off increasingly valuable items later, with prices gradually rising. The second method involved starting with a valuable item to fetch a high price, ignite the atmosphere, and then proceed with gradual price increments.

The Ten Thousand Treasures Alliance's auction, starting with a magical artifact, was unexpected for Wang Changsheng.

"Three hundred thousand!""Three hundred and twenty thousand!""Three hundred and fifty thousand!"

Bids poured in incessantly, and the competition was fierce. The Azure Frost Sword eventually sold for 670,000 spirit stones. Of course, if it had been a first-tier low-grade magical artifact, the price would have been lower.

The high price of 670,000 immediately ignited the atmosphere in the hall.

"The second item for auction: two bottles of third-tier low-grade Cold Moon Pills. These are suitable for fellow Daoists who cultivate water-attributed techniques, as they can enhance magical power. Starting bid: 30,000 spirit stones. Each increment must be no less than 3,000."

Li Yan pointed to a blue porcelain bottle on the jade table and announced loudly.

Most cultivators in the South Sea practiced water-attributed techniques, making the competition extremely intense.

After fierce bidding, the two bottles of Cold Moon Pills sold for high prices of 79,000 and 84,000 respectively.

"The third item for auction: a piece of Jade Cloud Crystal. Starting bid: 40,000 spirit stones. Each increment must be no less than 2,000."

"Forty thousand!""Forty-two thousand!""Forty-four thousand!"