Realm-Hopping Martial Master

One-third of its power was enough to deter Acupoint Passage Realm powerhouses from advancing. It possessed a deterrent force almost equivalent to that of a true Treasure!

"I'd heard that Flame Tripod Commerce in Tianqing County once auctioned a pseudo-Treasure. Indeed, the rumors didn't lie. My only regret is being merely in the Blood Exchange Realm with insufficient Essence Yuan Great Pills; otherwise, I would definitely acquire this saber formation!"

"A pseudo-Treasure is essentially a failed attempt at refining a true Treasure, a flawed item remade out of necessity! It only possesses the hardness of a Treasure but lacks the formidable power of its Treasure Patterns. How could it compare to this Small Five Elements Saber Formation?"

"One million, eight hundred thousand taels of Gold... an amount even the great clans of the county city couldn't produce!"

"Gold is scarce enough, let alone Essence Yuan Great Pills. Every new batch of Essence Yuan Great Pills is instantly snapped up. In Yunzhou, only the Imperial Court, the Danxia Chamber of Commerce, and a few aristocratic families possess substantial reserves. One hundred and eighty bottles is just the starting bid; a real auction would likely require over three hundred bottles, and even that might not be enough!"

In the square, one Martial Artist couldn't help but exclaim these thoughts aloud.

A Treasure with flaws was like a tiger stripped of its fangs and claws; though its power was greatly diminished, it wasn't something lesser beasts could trifle with. The price was unimaginably high for the Martial Artists in the crowd.

Soon, a VIP from the second floor drastically raised the price, bidding, "Two hundred bottles of Essence Yuan Great Pills!"

Another VIP on the opposite side, not to be outdone, clenched his teeth and countered, "Two million, one hundred thousand taels of Gold!"

"Two hundred and fifteen bottles of Essence Yuan Great Pills!"

The atmosphere grew tense. Yet, everyone knew this was far from the final price. The temporary lull only meant someone was contemplating an even higher bid. In auctions, while the amount of wealth one carried was crucial, the strategic back-and-forth of bidding and testing opponents was even more so. Everyone hoped to acquire their desired Treasure at the lowest possible price.

"Make a bid: three hundred bottles of Essence Yuan Great Pills," Jiang Shu instructed. His gaze seemed to pierce through the window, fixated on the Small Five Elements Saber Formation. According to its description, this set of Treasures was undoubtedly perfect for him. If he could win it, once he advanced to the Acupoint Passage Realm and wielded the Small Five Elements Saber Formation, he might even be able to directly confront the Fusang Troops! Although this Treasure had flaws, its Treasure Patterns shattered beyond repair, his Martial Arts Realm was advancing at an incredible pace! He just needed to acquire this Small Five Elements Saber Formation. Once he transitioned through the Acupoint Passage Realm and fully entered the Detachment Realm, what kind of Treasure could he not possess?

The Maid beside him trembled. Though she knew that guests in the VIP rooms were extraordinary, the mention of 'three hundred bottles of Essence Yuan Great Pills' still made her chest heave and her pupils dilate. Her heart raced as she called out the window, "Three hundred bottles of Essence Yuan Great Pills!" Her gaze towards Jiang Shu softened, a ripple of allure in her eyes.

If I could have a brief romantic encounter with such an incredibly wealthy guest, my gains would surely be the envy of everyone, she thought. At that notion, her legs felt a little weak, and a trace of moisture welled up unbidden. She pressed her legs together tightly and slowly walked over, her delicate hands gently massaging Jiang Shu's shoulders. She subtly leaned closer, her ample bosom nearly brushing against him.

Below, a clamor arose as countless Martial Artists marveled at the financial might of the VIPs upstairs. The auction price surged ever higher.

Elixirs, no matter how scarce, were ultimately just Cultivation resources. They couldn't rapidly enhance a Martial Artist's combat strength. After all, Martial Artists who consumed Elixirs would inevitably develop resistance and accumulate pill toxins. A Treasure, however, could directly elevate a Martial Artist's combat strength by an entire level!

"Three hundred and fifty bottles of Essence Yuan Great Pills!"

"Three hundred and eighty bottles of Essence Yuan Great Pills!"

The VIPs in the second-class rooms on the second floor were already deep in a bidding frenzy, and even some from the third floor began to place bids.

Suddenly, a voice from a first-class VIP room announced, "Four hundred and eighty bottles of Essence Yuan Great Pills!"

The bid jumped by a full hundred bottles!

All the Martial Artists were stunned.

The goateed elder acting as auctioneer brought down his gavel, announcing, "Four hundred and eighty bottles of Essence Yuan Great Pills, going once..."

「Inside the VIP room.」

The Maid stiffened, the light in her eyes dimming.

The guests in the first-class rooms have made their move... she thought. Even if this patron of mine is willing to spend tens of millions, he probably can't compete with that kind of financial power. Forget it. Although it means no commission for me if the patron doesn't buy the Treasure, if I can use this opportunity to have a brief romantic encounter, it would still be wonderful.

Her body moved closer again. Just as she was about to press herself against Jiang Shu's cloak, Jiang Shu's deep voice cut through her thoughts, "Bid fifty bottles of top-grade Elixirs..."

"Qi Gathering Pills."