The Rise of the Fallen Prodigy

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at the VIP room where Nathaniel Smith was located in disbelief.

Naturally, they didn't know the real reason why Nathaniel Smith suddenly increased the bid. In their eyes, Nathaniel Smith was determined to fight Quentin Wilson to the death.

However, at this moment, regardless of whether Quentin Wilson would continue to increase the bid or not, the person who finally got this Soul-Explosive Elixir was not considered a winner in everyone's hearts, but a prodigal.

Spending several times the price just to buy personal face, which is basically worthless, no one who is not stupid would do such a thing.

And for some things, just putting on a show is enough, there is no need to be serious about it. Nathaniel Smith's behavior seemed rather narrow-minded.

"Are you crazy?" Quentin Wilson had originally been confident of winning. He didn't expect that at the last moment, Nathaniel Smith would suddenly increase the bid again. He didn't know if Nathaniel Smith had been stimulated by something.

Easton White was also a bit confused. But for the auction house, this was a good thing. As for the details, he didn't want to know and had no interest in knowing.

After making the bid, Nathaniel Smith came to his senses under Quentin Wilson's words. His face was a bit solemn. But now that the thing had happened, even if he was reluctant, he had to hold on.

"Mind your own business."

"I have no interest in playing with a lunatic like you anymore." Quentin Wilson cursed and announced his withdrawal from this competition.

Thus, this Soul-Explosive Elixir was finally bought by Nathaniel Smith for 380 Soul crystals.

Nathaniel Smith almost cried. After thinking for a while, he finally shifted all the blame onto Liam Smith. If it weren't for Liam Smith, he probably wouldn't have lost his mind like this. Unconsciously, Nathaniel Smith's resentment towards Liam Smith deepened.

However, Liam Smith didn't know this. He sneered and said, "This fool actually really went all out against Second Young Master Wilson. With such low intelligence, if the Smith family relies on him, it probably won't last for a few years."

"Kid, this is all your fault," Alistair said with a faint smile.

"My fault?" Liam Smith was very puzzled. "Master, I don't understand what you mean."

Alistair played a riddle and said, "You will understand later."

"Always like this. Do all old people like to be mysterious?" Liam Smith murmured in a low voice.

The Soul-Explosive Elixir was just a small episode. Everyone quickly immersed themselves in the following auction items.

Among them, the blood raven magic core that Liam Smith had sold to the auction house for 50 Soul crystals was also put up for auction.

In the end, it was actually auctioned off for 80 Soul crystals. This made Liam Smith feel depressed again. He should have asked the auction house to help auction it earlier. He had wasted dozens of Soul crystals for nothing.

After watching for a long time, Liam Smith finally understood the auction method of the auction house. Generally speaking, there were 20 items in a group, from the lowest level to the highest level. After one group was auctioned off, the next group started from the lowest level again and continued until the highest level was auctioned.

In this way, it greatly mobilized the enthusiasm of all the warriors present.

It wouldn't be the case that only low-level items were auctioned for a long time, or that only high-level items were auctioned after a certain period.

It gave both low-level and high-level warriors the opportunity to make bids and they wouldn't be left out.

The bidding was getting more and more intense. Liam Smith also realized that there were really a lot of rich people in Silvermoon Valley. The bids were getting higher and higher. Liam Smith had originally thought that he had a small fortune, but compared with some high-level warriors in the Refined gas Realm and warriors in the Condensate Realm, he was still inferior.

The auction lasted for nearly two hours, and at least a hundred items were auctioned off.

As a pupil from the auction house brought up another tray, Easton White looked extremely excited.

He smiled at the people in the audience and said, "Now comes the most exciting moment. The final items of this auction are about to be auctioned."

Easton White's words made the warriors in the audience cheer instantly.

The so-called final items were a special part set in almost every auction, and the items were also the best in this auction.

Liam Smith had never taken a fancy to the previous items and naturally hadn't made any bids. Now, when he heard that the following items were the final ones, he immediately perked up.

He stared intently at the mysterious tray in front of Easton White on the auction stage and said, "The following items must be really good. I can't miss them again."

"Hehe, what good things can there be in Silvermoon Valley?" Alistair never missed an opportunity to dampen his spirits.

Easton White still lifted the red cloth cover on the tray.

There lay an elixir about the size of a finger quietly in the tray. It was snow-white and flawless all over, and there was a faint flow of spirit energy. Just from the appearance, one could tell that it was extraordinary.

"There are a total of ten final items in this auction. The first one - the Soul-Gathering Elixir," Easton White said with a sudden increase in his tone, looking a bit proud.

"Goodness me, it's actually a Soul-Gathering Elixir."

"I really didn't come to this auction in vain. There really is a Soul-Gathering Elixir."

"It seems that I finally have a chance to break through this time."

"..."

As soon as the Soul-Gathering Elixir was announced, the audience was completely boiling.

Sitting in the VIP room, Liam Smith clearly heard the sound of many people wiping their saliva.

"Master, is this Soul-Gathering Elixir really powerful?" Liam Smith asked with some confusion. "Why are they all so excited as if they were injected with chicken blood?"

Alistair chuckled and said, "Don't ask too much. Just keep listening."

Sure enough, Easton White on the auction stage said, "Presumably, everyone here is quite familiar with the Soul-Gathering Elixir. But according to the auction rules, I still have to explain it."

After a pause, Easton White continued, "The Soul-Gathering Elixir is a top-level second-level elixir. After taking it, a warrior in the Refined gas Realm can immediately break through to the next level. It has no effect on warriors in the Condensate Realm. It's the fastest shortcut for warriors in the Refined gas Realm to break through their cultivation."

"No wonder they are all eager to try and drooling. So that's how it is," Liam Smith said with a light laugh.

It goes without saying that the most popular things in Liberty Divine Land are elixirs, and among elixirs, the most popular ones are those that can increase cultivation.

Liam Smith had also taken an elixir for breaking through cultivation five years ago when the incident happened. Although it was only a first-level elixir, the price was still quite high. However, in the end, due to Alistair's reason, he had always been unable to break through to the Refined gas Realm.

Now that this Soul-Gathering Elixir had such amazing effects, it was estimated that it was the most expensive among second-level elixirs. It would definitely trigger a fierce competition among the warriors in the Refined gas Realm of Silvermoon Valley.

Liam Smith also had his own little plan at this moment.

"Master, are there any side effects after taking this Soul-Gathering Elixir?"

"You want to buy it?" Alistair saw through Liam Smith's thoughts at once.

Liam Smith nodded a bit sheepishly and whispered, "I was thinking about it. But I still want to hear your opinion, Master."

"I have no objection. Just go for it if you've made up your mind," Alistair said indifferently. "But I have to remind you, with the Soul crystals you have on you, you have no chance of getting it at all."

Liam Smith frowned slightly and rolled his eyes. He said, "Master, would it be enough if I add your cyan profound elixir elixir prescription?"

"Definitely. The cyan profound elixir elixir prescription can even be exchanged for a third-level elixir. Naturally, this Soul-Gathering Elixir is no problem."

"Then I'm relieved," Liam Smith said with a slightly determined look in his eyes.

Although the cyan profound elixir elixir prescription might cause a stir in Silvermoon Valley, as long as he was careful and with Alistair's guidance, he wasn't afraid of getting into trouble.

Even if there would be trouble, Liam Smith didn't care at this moment. After all, such an elixir that could directly improve cultivation wasn't something that could be seen every time. Especially in a place like Silvermoon Valley, there were only a few pharmacists who could refine the Soul-Gathering Elixir, and they didn't have much certainty either.

God knows when it will appear next time, and what Liam Smith can least afford to waste at this moment is time. If he wants to return to the peak he was at five years ago, he must catch up with Nathaniel Smith and others in terms of cultivation in the shortest possible time.

"Damn it! I've been stuck at the eighth level of the Refined gas Realm for several years. Now I finally have a chance to break through to the ninth level of the Refined gas Realm. No one can take it away from me," a strong and sturdy young man glared fiercely at the surrounding warriors who were also drooling.

"Go to hell," said the two scar-faced men with broadswords who had come in earlier.

One of the tall men said, "Our third brother is already at the peak of the eighth level of the Refined gas Realm. I'm going to get this Soul-Gathering Elixir for my third brother today."

"Right," the other man beside him stood up directly and said, "This Soul-Gathering Elixir belongs to our third brother. Who dares to compete with us?"

Their words were a bit arrogant, but few people present dared to voice their opposition. It seemed that they were somewhat secretly afraid.

"Hmph, I was wondering who was so arrogant. It turns out to be the Three Clouds Ghosts," an old man said with a light laugh.

"Three Clouds Ghosts?" Some information about this term appeared in Liam Smith's mind.

According to the elders in the family, the Three Clouds Ghosts lived in the Cloud-Connecting Mountains and usually specialized in murdering and robbing people.

Whether it was one of the three great families or the City Lord's Mansion, as long as they were encountered by them, they were destined to be robbed clean.

However, perhaps out of fear of the strength of the three great families and the City Lord's Mansion, for the pupils of these four forces, they would at most rob but not kill.

But the pupils of other forces in Silvermoon Valley weren't so lucky. Over the past ten-odd years, at least hundreds of people had died at their hands.

Some of the medium and small forces in Silvermoon Valley had once joined forces to encircle and suppress the three of them, but the result was not satisfactory.

It was said that a few years ago, the eldest and the second brother had successfully broken through to the Condensate Realm, and the strength of the Three Clouds Ghosts had greatly increased. These forces basically gave up the plan to kill the three of them.

They were also somewhat well-known in this small area of Silvermoon Valley.

"What? Old man Wheeler, do you want to try the broadswords in our hands?" The threat was fully revealed.

"I just have that intention," the old man seemed a bit angry at the two of them and said, "Quite a few pupils of the Tang family have died at your hands over the years. I must avenge them no matter what."

"Do you think we're afraid of you?"

Seeing that the two of them seemed about to fight at any moment, Easton White on the auction stage quickly spoke up to stop them.

His tone turned cold and he said, "You three, this is an auction house. If you have any personal grudges, you can settle them after the auction. If you continue to cause trouble, don't blame the auction house for not showing you any face."

The three of them seemed to be a bit afraid of Easton White's words, perhaps also a bit afraid of the auction house. After giving each other a fierce glare, they sat down with angry expressions.

Seeing this, Easton White nodded in satisfaction and said, "Now the auction of the Soul-Gathering Elixir begins. The starting bid is 1,000 Soul crystals, and each increment must be no less than 50 Soul crystals."