Sea Cultivation: Giant Ships and Heavy Artillery Knock on the Door to All Races

Chapter 245: Injured Fetus, Suspected Fourth-Rank Jade Qilin
"Sister Qing, don't slander my innocence! Besides, my brother is very powerful, you are definitely no match for him! Be careful, he will beat you..."

"Him? The fourth level of foundation building? Hit me? I don't believe it!"

"I'm no match for him, and you definitely can't, Sister Qing!"

"Even you are no match for him? Are you trying to bluff me?"

"real!"

"Where...introduce me to someone?"

"Refuse! You're not a good person!"

“It’s unfair~”

As the invited guests gradually arrived, the atmosphere in the venue became heated and the host of the auction came on stage at the appropriate time.

She was a very young, very beautiful female cultivator in a moon-robed dress who walked with a graceful gait. Judging from the reactions of the people around her, she should be very famous in the Thousand Stars Chamber of Commerce and was also a master in the late stage of foundation building.

"...Enough of the small talk, let's bring out..."

There are a lot of spirit beasts being auctioned this time. According to the auction list provided previously, there are about 200 of them. In addition, there are some hidden models that are not on the list, as well as some that have been added in recent days.

These spirit beasts all have one basic commonality: even the ones with the worst qualifications have a chance of being promoted to a third-level demon king.

There are beasts ranging from unhatched eggs to second-stage mature ones. I even heard that there are some human slaves for auction who look exactly like humans but are actually female cultivators from ancient tribes.

“…starting price…”

The order of this auction is strictly based on rarity/value.

The spiritual beasts that were brought out earlier basically only have a slight possibility of advancing to the third level. The probability is very low and requires extremely high investment, so it is mainly the ordinary foundation-building cultivators in the Thousand Star City who are bidding.

These spirit beasts can generally only grow to the late second stage or the peak of the second stage. They are still strong within the second stage and can become powerful helpers of their masters. They are also high-quality spirit beasts that these foundation-building monks can truly hold and will not be coveted by others.

But there is still a possibility of promotion. If he is really promoted, he can live a glorious and happy life for a while thanks to his noble status.

The later the auction went, the better the quality of the items. The cultivators on the second floor of the auction house began to bid. The spirit beasts that appeared now could basically be easily raised to the late second stage or peak stage. If they were cultivated according to the standards of golden elixir seeds, there was also a chance that they would be promoted to the third stage.

To be more intuitive, they are basically close to the qualifications of Silver Scale, and some are even better than Silver Scale. Among them are many spiritual beasts that are closely related to the third-level demon king, and they are very popular.

The people on the second floor all have a certain status and have a certain amount of disposable funds when traveling. If they purchase suitable spiritual beasts that can be cultivated, the forces behind them are generally willing to continue to increase their investment.

The Thousand Star City is adjacent to the open sea, and many of the resources needed to cultivate spirit beasts are not too difficult to obtain, but the prices are relatively high.

The atmosphere in the auction hall was already very lively at this time. Young foundation-building cultivators from various circles gathered together and had enthusiastic exchanges with each other. They had long since let go of their earlier restraints and were discussing various spirit beasts.

Seeing that the time was right, the moon-robed female cultivator tapped the auction hammer lightly on the table. The crisp sound instantly attracted everyone's attention, and the scene instantly turned silent.

"My fellow geniuses and fellow Daoists, I'm sure you've all been eagerly anticipating the next item. I won't beat around the bush. The next item is none other than the Black Qilin Egg!"

The voice of the moon-robed female cultivator was clear and pleasant, neither flattering nor seductive, and was clearly transmitted to the entire venue through spiritual power.

The attendants immediately carried a large brocade-covered platform and walked forward steadily. The female cultivator reached out and quickly pulled off the brocade, revealing the millstone-sized, pitch-black demon egg with golden flowing lines.

"I believe everyone is aware that the Black Qilin, as a top-level water-attributed monster, is a master of water magic, capable of controlling clouds and rain, and overturning rivers and seas with ease.

Once the contract is signed, its powerful water attribute ability can not only release devastating spells to assist in combat, but also assist in daily training, helping everyone to make rapid progress in the comprehension of water-based skills and how to resist water-based spells.

In addition, the most important thing is that its direct parents are two late-stage third-level great demon kings. It has outstanding talent and there is a possibility that it will be promoted to the fourth level in the future.

It is definitely a powerful aid on the road to becoming a strong person!"

The female cultivator in the moon robe described her vision for the future in vivid detail, her eyes full of admiration for the strength of the Black Qilin.

"Miss Yuyan, you took it out so early. Is there something wrong with this egg? Please tell me the truth!"

Someone spoke up on the third floor, interrupting the moon-robed female cultivator's endless chatter.

"Mr. Chen is indeed a man of great discernment!

This egg did suffer some congenital damage. To be honest, after being identified by a senior Jindan from the Chamber of Commerce, it was found that this egg was difficult to hatch!
The success rate of hatching is no more than 20%, and even if it succeeds, the young Black Qilin may not have complete innate talents."

The moon-robed female cultivator obviously had no intention of concealing such a significant fact, and she explained with a look of slight regret.

"Congenital fetal injury? I see! What a pity~"

As soon as these words were spoken, sighs of disappointment were heard from the high platform. Many of the monks on the third floor, whose eyes had been shining, frowned, their interest obviously waned, and their whispers were full of regret.

Just when the atmosphere was cooling down, the moon-robed female cultivator changed the subject and said loudly:

"But I have good news for everyone: there are three Black Qilin eggs in this auction! Only this one is congenitally damaged, while the other two are intact!"

In an instant, the expectations at the scene were ignited again. Those at the top, who had been lacking interest just now, began to look at each other again, as if they were all preparing for the upcoming auction. After all, the information they had received before was just hearsay, and now it was accurate.

“Now, the auction continues!

The starting price of this congenitally damaged black unicorn egg is one thousand medium-grade spirit stones, and each bid increase must not be less than fifty medium-grade spirit stones!

The two intact Black Qilin eggs will appear one after another after this egg is finished, so everyone should be prepared! "

The starting price of one thousand medium-grade spirit stones is a bargain for a direct descendant of the Demon King, almost equivalent to giving it away for free.

But the risks are also considerable. The other party said that the hatching rate does not exceed 20%, which is definitely the best condition. Many people with keen spiritual perception feel that the fetal breath is very weak. If it is not handled properly, the actual hatching rate may be only about 10%.

It is not cheap to buy a 10% hatching rate for one thousand medium-grade spirit stones. The price is close to that of a second-order medium-sized monster-hunting ship. Even the most prodigal son would not spend a large sum of money just to make a fuss.

As for the rich people above the third floor, in fact, not all people above the third floor are rich. Even the direct disciples of the Yuanying faction are divided into several levels.

Only the very best among them can be considered noble, and the majority of people are just supporting roles. The supporting roles cannot afford much money, while the rich ones look down on these "congenitally damaged" spirit beast eggs. After all, even if they hatch, they may not be that powerful.

For them, what they want to get is a superior spirit beast that has a high probability of reaching the third level, is still considered a strong player among the third level, and has a slight possibility of reaching the fourth level. Only then can it be considered a high-quality helper. Otherwise, it would be a waste of precious time.

"There's something wrong with this egg!" Xiao Xinglan suddenly spoke.

"Oh? What's wrong?"

"The reason why its fetal breathing is so weak is not because of so-called congenital damage, but rather it is more like congenital weakness caused by insufficient energy supply to the embryo!"

Xiao Xinglan's knowledge comes from the books in the library of the Jiayu tribe. Although she is small and underage, she is actually very knowledgeable and can easily crush the local natives of the Storm Ocean.

"I don't understand! Be more specific!"

"What I mean is, it's not that it was damaged at birth that caused its fetal breath to weaken or its talent to weaken. Instead, it's because its talent is too strong, making the egg unable to bear it and causing it to decay. It is now lacking energy! Judging from its posture, it is very likely a Jade Qilin egg!"

"Jade Qilin? What is Jade Qilin?"

"The Jade Qilin is a very special Qilin species. They don't reproduce independently, but instead often hide within other Qilin bloodlines. Only a very small chance of conceiving an embryo is achieved. If the embryo isn't sufficiently energetic, it's likely to die. After all, the Jade Qilin is a fourth-tier bloodline, requiring a high energy consumption."

"So amazing? Why haven't I heard of it?"

Lin Qianfan is also a well-read person, especially after absorbing the books in the Wuwei Palace Library, his knowledge has become broader.

"The Jade Qilin isn't native to the Storm Ocean. Even the entire Qilin species is considered rare there. It's normal you haven't heard of it. The Jade Qilin is so rare that even a local Nascent Soul cultivator wouldn't be able to react if they encountered it."

"How sure are you?"

"There's a 70% chance it's a Jade Qilin, and a 30% chance it's a damaged fetus. It's up to you to choose. Even if it's a Jade Qilin, it'll never be as good as me. But if you take a picture of it, I promise to help you hatch it. It's a guaranteed profit."

Xiao Xinglan was quite proud. If one judged talent by bloodline, her status as a noble lady of the Jiayu clan could be considered as a fifth-level bloodline. Her cultivation would be smooth sailing, and she would only be afraid of tribulations. The Jade Unicorn was nothing to her.

"Qianxue, bid immediately! Buy it at all costs!"

Lin Qianfan was not in a position to make a bid. On the one hand, he was afraid that Chu Junhao would interfere. On the other hand, he was too mediocre and any rash bid would be too conspicuous. He could only send a message to Lin Qianxue as soon as possible.

"Why? Although the direct bloodline of the Demon King is extremely rare, the risks involved are too high, and it's difficult to judge the talent. If the Thousand Stars Chamber of Commerce is willing to auction it, it must have been appraised. We won't be able to find a bargain, and there's a high probability that we will lose everything."

Lin Qianxue was puzzled and thought that Lin Qianfan wanted to take a risk. After all, as the captain of the monster hunting ship, Lin Qianfan was adventurous. But Qianxing Chamber of Commerce would definitely not suffer any loss, so she instinctively persuaded him.

"It's not convenient to explain the reason right now, just take the picture! I'll pay for it and I'll bear the risk!"

There must be a Jindan cultivator in charge behind the auction venue. Although it is not very decent to deliberately monitor the guests' voice transmissions, this possibility cannot be ruled out, so Lin Qianfan cannot give any real explanation.

"Okay! I believe you. If you make a wrong judgment this time, you can never take such a risk again! Do you understand?"

Lin Qianxue had a natural trust in Lin Qianfan, especially after her aunt pointed out that matter, the trust was subtly strengthened.

"Okay, if I'm wrong this time, I'll listen to you from now on. But if I'm right this time, you'll listen to me from now on. How about that?"

"it is good!"

"One thousand and three!"

Lin Qianxue immediately made an offer, not much, just fifty. Any more would be a loss. People who have been in the family know the value of money and are reluctant to spend it.

It's not that no one else has made a bid. After all, at this price, one can buy the direct bloodline of the Great Demon King, which is like picking up something for free. Although the risk is high, there are still people willing to try, so the parties have been bidding in a lukewarm manner.

Lin Qianxue's bid was surprising. Although many people didn't know her and there were quite a few beautiful women present, she was not the most dazzling one among them, but her position spoke for itself, proving that she was valued in Tingyuxuan.

"Sister Xue'er, what's wrong with you? Look at who's bidding on the third floor? Why would you buy something that no one wants on the third floor? Are you hoping for a lucky break?"

"Sister Qing, please don't bother me. I feel like the monster in this egg is destined for me. I want to give it a try. What if it really hatches? It wouldn't be a bad thing to have a good companion on the road!"

"I think it's that guy over there who's influencing you? Tsk tsk tsk! It's bad! I'm afraid I don't stand a chance!"

"One thousand three hundred and five!"

"One thousand and four!"

"One thousand four hundred and five!"

"..."

None of the parties were willing to pay more, yet they all wanted to get something for free, but Lin Qianxue was determined and acted as if they were really destined to be together.

"One thousand and eighty!"

Lin Qianxue felt pain in her heart, but she remained calm on the surface.

"Since this Ice Fairy really likes this egg, I have no choice but to help her!"

Seeing Lin Qianxue's firm attitude, the last bidder was afraid of offending others by raising the price too high for this worthless egg, so he had to give up regretfully. It was too expensive. If he really bought it just for the sound, he would be beaten to death by his elders.

"Eighteen thousand, deal!"

Seeing that no one spoke again, the female cultivator in the moon robe struck the jade hammer.

Originally, this black unicorn egg was just a bonus. It was brought out now just to warm up the market, to give the real guests on the third floor a psychological expectation, and to raise the price of the complete black unicorn egg later.

Fearing that Lin Qianxue didn't bring enough money, Lin Qianfan left the table at the same time and went backstage with Lin Qianxue to take over. As for what was going to be auctioned later, it seemed unimportant.

Auction house backstage,
After each lot is sold, you can choose to settle the payment immediately and take it away immediately, or you can wait until the end of the auction to settle the payment. In any case, this matter is not a joke and should not be taken lightly.

"Eighteen thousand just for a gamble, is it really worth it?"

Lin Qianxue was a little angry and felt that Lin Qianfan was squandering the family money.

"Of course I have some confidence. What if I win the bet? 1,800 will become 18,000, or 180,000, and I can make ten or a hundred times the profit. That's the direct bloodline of a late-stage third-order great demon king. From now on, our family can dominate the Western Regions."

Lin Qianfan took out his purse. With the huge amount of money he had accumulated over the years as a captain, although the amount was large, he could still afford it.

"You're right, then let it be mine. It's not easy for you to earn some money. The worst that can happen is that I'll just scold you."

(End of this chapter)