Xiuxian: But It's Not a Game

Chapter 292 The Recent Situation of Ancestor Qingchan, The Auction Begins (4K)

Su Yu paused for a moment, carefully organizing her thoughts, and asked:
"I remember that the lifespan limit of a Celestial Immortal is one primordial cycle. What is the current state of the Ancestor?"

"You want to ask how many more years the ancestor can live, right?"

"Yes."

Qingchan didn't say it directly, but instead transmitted her voice:
"Our ancestor's lifespan is less than a thousand years away from the limit of the Celestial Immortal. For the past thousand years, he has spent most of his time in seclusion, trying to make a further breakthrough. However, breakthroughs are generally more likely when one is young and strong. It is very difficult to make a further breakthrough when one's lifespan is about to end."

It's not just difficult, it's almost impossible.

If you can't break through in your youth, it's even more difficult when you're nearing the end of your life, as all your abilities decline.

"Does your eldest son's lineage have a successor? I see that my father-in-law and elder brother are both quite skilled in cultivation; they should have the appearance of immortals."

Qingchan pondered for a moment, then nodded and said:
"There are no fewer than ten members of the eldest son's lineage who possess the potential to become immortals or have the opportunity to take that step, but it is hard to say whether any of them will actually be able to take that step in the end; perhaps none of them will."

"Well"

Su Yu wanted to say something, but after thinking about the situation of the Qingchan family, she had nothing to say.

It's not difficult to have the appearance of an immortal. Which super-grade immortal foundation doesn't have the appearance of an immortal? With a top-tier immortal family like the Zhongyuan Luo Clan, who have resources beyond the imagination of ordinary people, they can forcefully create a super-grade immortal foundation.

Each generation can produce a super-grade immortal foundation. Even if each generation lasts for a hundred years, there will be thousands of generations in a hundred thousand years.

However, the Zhongyuan Luo clan has been passed down for over 100,000 years and thousands of generations, and only five immortals have been born in their lineage.

Aside from the progenitor, no other immortal has been born in the Qingchan lineage for over a thousand generations, which shows how low the probability is.

The first level from Earth Immortal to Celestial Immortal is the difference between immortals and mortals, and its difficulty is greater than all the previous major realms combined.

"We must not slacken our efforts, nor be careless!"

Su Yu took a deep breath and gave herself a warning.

"Since the ancestor's lifespan is coming to an end, why hasn't the family arranged a marriage?"

Luo Qingchan asked curiously:
Why arrange a marriage alliance?

"There is no need for marriage alliances. Our family has been passed down for 100,000 years. Those who should have formed marriage alliances have already done so. All the famous immortal families on this island are related to my family by marriage, just at different distances."

"Furthermore, you should know that the other four branches of the ancestors were all descendants of the ancestor who split off. Even if the ancestor really passes away, no one will dare to bully us."

"Oh!"

"There is indeed no need for a marriage alliance."

Su Yu nodded in understanding.

The two chatted as they traveled, and time flew by. Before they knew it, they had arrived at the main city of Dongji.

The Wanbaoge auction was still half a month away, so the two rented a cave dwelling in the main city of Dongji to stay temporarily.

The cave's protective barrier was raised, and the Zhenhai Gate was opened, allowing Canghai and Qingchan to meet again, as intimate as ever.

Su Yu summoned the four women and said in a deep voice:

"This is my wife, Luo Qingchan!"

"These four are maids I rescued from a magical artifact, and they are now the companion spirits of this realm."

The four women had already come to their senses, and they all bowed to Qingchan in unison:

"Meet Madam!"

Qingchan smiled slightly and gestured with her hand:

"Please rise, my sisters."

Su Yu had already mentioned them to Qing Chan before she came, so she was mentally prepared:

"My sisters have suffered a great calamity, but fortunately their true spirits have not been extinguished. From now on, they can cultivate here in peace and assist my husband and me. If my husband can attain enlightenment in the future, we can also ascend together."

"Madam, you are so magnanimous!"

In just a few words, the women became acquainted and familiar with each other.

From then on, Qingchan stayed in Zhenhai Realm every day to cultivate, discussing and debating the Dao with Canghai, while the four girls obediently served her by her side.

On the other side of Zhenhai, a separate area was set aside where the parents and other family members cultivated.

Su Yu didn't plan to let her parents and brothers know the truth about Zhenhai Realm for the time being. They were not strong enough to keep the secret right now, so she would wait until her cultivation level improved further.

For example, if one becomes an Earth Immortal, one's strength will be even greater, the power of the Sea-Suppressing Pearl will be further enhanced, and Canghai will probably have already reached level 300 and become an Immortal, with enough strength to protect everything.

"Huh, there are shops like this?"

Su Yu's gaze fell on the light screen, which was a merchant guild that specialized in selling various spirit beasts, including many domesticated spirit beasts and even immortal beasts.

Cranes, deer, colorful koi, tigers, monkeys, and many more are all available.

He said to the women who were drinking tea around the stove nearby:

"Take a look at this. There's some open space inside Zhenhai Realm, so we can buy some spirit beasts to raise there."

Qingchan leaned closer to take a look and nodded:
"You can raise more. Also, you can take a look at those powerful mythical beasts. Once they grow to adulthood, they will be a great help."

Xia Xiaoyue said from the side:
“Sister is right. Anyway, the flow of time inside Zhenhai Realm is a hundred times faster than outside. Ten years outside is equivalent to a thousand years. Even long-lived turtle-type immortal beasts can reach adulthood in a short time.”

"Then let me see."

Su Yu focused her gaze on the panel, quickly forming an idea, and then lightly touched and manipulated it:

"I plan to buy a batch of cranes, a batch of monkeys, a batch of deer to raise in the mountains, a batch of colorful koi and a batch of dragons to raise in the water."

The Chamber of Commerce sells real dragons, but they are too expensive; even a top-tier real dragon hatchling costs 20 gold.

It's better to spend this money to buy a batch of dragons, raise them, and then use the power of their origin to stimulate their bloodline and help them advance to the next level.

After purchasing the ordinary spirit beasts, Su Yu browsed the advanced spirit beast section and spent 30 gold to carefully select several high-level immortal beasts.

A baby sea-covering dragon turtle, a legendary template. At its initial level 53, it is already the size of a building. The description states that if it can be leveled up to 200 or above, its diameter can grow to more than ten kilometers, equivalent to a floating island.

A young Azure Phoenix, a legendary template, starting at level 48, a wind-type mythical beast.

A Kunpeng, a legendary template, starting at level 60. It becomes a Kun when it enters the water and a Peng when it emerges.

The three-headed celestial beast was taken into the Zhenhai Realm, and the Overturning Sea Dragon Turtle was thrown into the sea, where its limbs shrunk and coiled into a small island, remaining motionless.

Kunpeng dived directly into the sea and disappeared without a trace.

Qingluan, because of her beautiful appearance, was favored by Qingchan and settled down in the center of Zhenhai Realm.

The spiritual energy within Zhenhai Realm is abundant, and the time flow rate is 1 to 100. Ten years in reality is equivalent to a thousand years inside. Even if leveling up is slow, reaching level 200 or above in 10 years is definitely not a problem.

The resources of the main island of Shenzhou far surpass those of Lanshan Island and even the Falling Star Islands. After browsing for a while, Su Yu discovered a large merchant guild that specializes in selling various spiritual plants.

Besides common medicinal plants, there are also many extremely beautiful ornamental plants, various spiritual fruits, and even spiritual roots for sale.

There are more than one Purple Mansion Immortal Spirit Fruit here, just like the one Su Yu strengthened with the power of the Heavenly Dao Origin.

"purchase!"

No matter what kind of spiritual plant it is, as long as it's not available within the Zhenhai Realm, I'll buy a batch of them and plant them, since I have the money anyway.

They spent nearly 60 gold coins to purchase no less than a thousand kinds of spiritual plants and move them into the Zhenhai territory. Then they planned the area and opened up new spiritual fields, keeping them very busy.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye, and the Wanbaoge Auction began.

Su Yu and Qing Chan then went out and headed to the Wanbaoge branch.

As soon as she arrived at the entrance, she saw Jiang Muyun and several companions chatting with a group of people her age in front of Wanbaoge. Su Yu waved to them from afar.

"Brother Jiang."

The group of people chatting with Jiang Muyun turned around. One of them, a handsome young man with long, flowing hair, narrowed his eyes and strode over. "You're Su Yu?"

Su Yu was stunned for a moment, then heard Jiang Muyun's telepathic message in her ear:

"He is Ding Xuan, the first true disciple of the Xingxiu Sect, and one of Miss Qingchan's former admirers."

Su Yu nodded slightly to Jiang Muyun, then turned to look at the man. Level 166, First-Grade Dao Foundation, average.

"What, you also want to challenge me like Brother Jiang?"

Ding Xuan's breath hitched, and after several seconds he spoke with some hesitation:
"You can even defeat Senior Brother Jiang, I am no match for you."

"Then what do you want to do by stopping me?"

"I just want to see what the person Miss Qingchan is in love with looks like."

"what about now?"

You're not as handsome as me!

"???"

"Don't let Miss Qingchan down, or I won't let you off the hook."

After saying this with a serious expression, Ding Xuan waved goodbye to Qing Chan, turned around and entered the auction hall, leaving everyone bewildered.

"Aha!"

Someone suddenly burst out laughing, and soon everyone joined in. Su Yu shrugged and laughed too.

He had heard Qingchan mention this name before but had never seen it; he never expected it to be so interesting.

In fact, most of Qingchan's admirers and his so-called rivals had only met Qingchan once or twice.

During a previous conversation with Qingchan, she mentioned that most of her admirers were people she had met six years ago when she attended the 50,000th birthday celebration of an immortal elder.

At the immortal's birthday celebration, various forces gathered, including many outstanding young people. With her stunning beauty, it was natural that she would capture the hearts of these young people at first sight.

Most of the young people had only met once, and there were no childhood sweethearts among them. So the many rivals that his father-in-law mentioned were actually just to scare him. As long as he showed enough strength, most of them would not continue to pester him.

Just like Jiang Muyun, who withdrew decisively after losing.

Someone as weak as Ding Xuan wouldn't even dare to challenge him.

Once he's free to take on challenges in another two months, I estimate only one or two people will challenge him.

The group chatted outside for a while, and when most of the people had arrived, they went inside separately.

Su Yu and Qing Chan were seated in a separate area in the lobby; there were no private rooms available.

The mainland of China is full of hidden talents. If you want a private room, you need either an immortal in person, a disciple personally taught by an immortal, a high-ranking member of a major sect, or a Daoist disciple.

Logically speaking, Su Yu Daozi's identity should have earned him a private room, but Lanshan is a small place, and no one from the Xuanzhen Immortal Sect recognizes him here.

Su Yu didn't dwell on this point and entered the arena with Qing Chan, each receiving a mask.

This mask was specially made by Wanbaoge. It can conceal one's aura and appearance, preventing conflicts and retaliations during the auction. After the auction, the mask does not need to be returned and can be taken away directly.

Of course, this thing is optional. Auctions like Wanbaoge rarely involve robberies after the event, and most guests in the venue did not use it.

Su Yu didn't use it either, and she and Qing Chan sat down quietly in their respective seats.

As time passed, more and more people entered the venue until it was full.

"clang!"

A crisp chime startled the young couple from their sweet embrace. Looking up, they saw a young man in an elegant suit standing on the stage, shouting:

"Welcome to the Wanbaoge Decade Grand Auction. I am the auctioneer for this auction, and I will now introduce the auction rules to you."

"All guests may bid on any item, but malicious bidding is prohibited."

"Please act within your means. If you are unable to come up with the auction funds, you will be fined 20% of the auction price and blacklisted by Wanbaoge."

"Enough of the small talk, let's begin the auction."

The host gently rang a bell, and a beam of light descended from the sky, inside which three flying swords swung back and forth.

"A set of three ninth-grade rare flying swords, named Chunyang, Zhenyang, and Shaoyang respectively. The three swords share one flying sword slot and can be combined into one."

As the host introduced the three flying swords, their attributes were revealed to all the guests, including Su Yu.

Pure Yang Immortal Sword (Ninth Rank): Immortal weapon, rare item, a flying sword forged from five crystal divine iron mixed with solar essence gold, imbued with pure Yang power.

Attributes: Attack 5800-7500, Attack Speed ​​3600-4800, Sword Control Speed ​​3500-4500, Sword Skill Bonus 100%, Characteristics: Armor Penetration +7, Pure Yang Power, Spirit Connection, Three Swords Combined.

True Yang Immortal Sword (Ninth Rank): Immortal Weapon, Rare Item, Five-Crystal Divine Iron.
The three flying swords are all extremely powerful, and their apparent attributes are no less than those of the Star Divine Sword and the Heavenly Gang Immortal Sword in Su Yu's hands. However, if you add the fact that they come with the three swords combined and the fact that the set of flying swords only occupies one flying sword slot, then they are even stronger than the two flying swords in his hands. Their total value is estimated to be no less than that of a tenth-tier flying sword.

"These three swords will be auctioned together, with a starting price of 1 million gold coins and each bid increment of at least 100 gold coins. Bidding begins now!"

As soon as he finished speaking, someone immediately made a bid.

"110 million gold."

"120 million gold."

"130 million gold."

The bidding was incredibly fast, soaring to 300 million gold in just over ten seconds, leaving Su Yu speechless.

"too expensive."

Neither he nor Qingchan intended to make a bid.

He has two ninth-tier flying swords, while Qingchan has two ninth-tier flying swords and two tenth-tier flying swords. Her flying swords and magical treasures are even more luxurious than his.

The three ninth-tier flying swords went up and down in price, eventually reaching 480 million gold before no one else bid, and were won by a guest who concealed his aura and appearance.

After the first auction, the second item was significantly less valuable; it was a recipe for the Great Rejuvenation Elixir.

The Great Rejuvenation Pill of Creation is a kind of elixir containing the power of creation. It can regenerate severed limbs and reshape the physical body, even restoring it to its original state if only a mutilated body remains.

The recipe started at 5 gold, but the price stopped rising after it reached 15 gold.

At this point, Su Yu made an offer without hesitation, and after a round of negotiation, she won the deal for only 17 yuan.

Although Canghai is a master of all professions and a super alchemist, he doesn't have many pill formulas. Now that he has seen this powerful pill formula, he definitely has to get it.

The next item up for auction was top-grade refining materials, which Su Yu had no interest in.

He wasn't interested in the next few items, just watching others bid, until after bidding on more than a dozen items, Su Yu's eyes lit up at one particular item.

The recipe for the Jade Nectar: ​​A Grade Nine Immortal Wine, brewed from a hundred kinds of immortal fruits and water from the celestial pools, it is the finest wine in the celestial realm.

Attributes: First hit permanently increases all innate attributes by 3, and increases maximum health and mana by 10000.

Attributes: Restores 500 million HP and 500 million MP in one hit, then restores 50 HP and 50 MP per second for 120 seconds. Special effect: Removes status effects and removes demonic possession.

The starting bid for this item was 20 gold. Su Yu waited for a while, and when the price reached 32 gold, the bidding slowed down. Only two or three people made decisive bids.

After several rounds of back and forth, the price was raised to 37 gold coins before it was successfully secured.

"It's good to be rich!"

If you see something you like, just buy it if you have the money.

If he had refused Chu Xinyue's suggestion to go overseas to establish the Thousand Star Palace and instead focused on cultivation when the Thousand Feather Society was destroyed, his strength might have been stronger, but his wealth would be incomparable to what it is now.

Without guild support, it's not easy to get even 100,000 gold. Now, with over 20 million gold, I'm definitely a millionaire.

(End of this chapter)