I'm in the world of cultivation, and I get a system for becoming a wealthy urban tycoon?

Lu Yang leaned back lazily in his chair, thinking about his future income. The more he thought about it, the better he felt, and a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.

More than a dozen items were auctioned off on the auction stage below, mostly first-tier monster materials and herbs. Although they were rarer and of higher quality than those on the market, they were still of little use to Lu Yang.

The best one could do is a high-grade Yellow Rank cultivation technique.

As soon as this cultivation technique was revealed, the rogue cultivators and young masters from minor aristocratic families in the lobby on the first floor argued fiercely, their faces turning red. Several Foundation Establishment stage rogue cultivators gritted their teeth and raised the price, almost shouting themselves hoarse.

The private rooms upstairs were as quiet as still water, with no one even bothering to call out prices.

For the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect, this is merely an introductory technique.

While other forces may not be as powerful as the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect, they still possess quite a few cultivation techniques of this caliber.

After the auction of this high-grade Yellow Rank cultivation technique, perhaps because the atmosphere in the room had cooled down considerably, Liu Yaoyao's eyes shifted and a charming smile appeared on her lips.

"The next item in the auction is quite good."

As soon as he finished speaking, the figures in the upstairs private room who had been leaning back in their chairs sat up straighter without making a sound.

If Liu Yaoyao says "not bad," it must be pretty good.

With a flick of her wrist, she caught a snow-white corset in her palm.

Embroidered on the waist belt were pale golden sword-shaped patterns, with a faint spiritual light flowing between the patterns. As soon as it appeared, a sharp sword intent, like a drawn sword, emanated from the high platform, and several low-level rogue cultivators in the first-floor hall subconsciously shrank back.

Liu Yaoyao raised her voice a few decibels, her tone tinged with fervor: "A top-grade magic artifact, the Golden-White Sword-Marked Waistband! Wearing this waistband can enhance the power of sword magic! Fellow sword cultivators, this is a rare treasure. If you miss it today, who knows when you'll find it again? Starting price is 10,000 low-grade spirit stones, and each bid must be at least 500."

Lu Yang paused, his hand holding the teacup still for a moment: "???"

That's it?

He had initially thought that Liu Yaoyao was going to bring out something good because she had set up such a serious scene.

The result was a ritual implement belt.

It's top-tier, but its attributes are still inferior to the Cinnabar Sword-Binding Silk rewarded by the system...

The Cinnabar Sword-Binding Ribbon not only enhances the power of sword magic, but also increases the intensity of sword energy.

However, the Cinnabar Sword-Binding Ribbon is suitable for female cultivators, while this gold and white sword-marked waistband looks good on male cultivators as well.

Why don't we just take a picture while we're at it?

But if you're going to bid, you'll have to ask for 100,000 spirit stones directly.

After all, he planned to use the rebate card, and not spending all the spirit stones would be a pure loss, so he was naturally unhappy about it.

As he was making plans, he caught a glimpse of Qin Nanyue sitting up straight beside him.

Her gaze passed over the railing and landed directly on the corset on the high platform, her eyes filled with undisguised longing.

Lu Yang raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised: "Senior Sister Qin, you like this belt?"

Qin Nanyue snapped out of her reverie, her gaze still fixed on the waistband, and her tone became more serious: "Waistband-type magical artifacts are much more difficult to forge than ordinary magical artifacts, let alone top-grade ones. I'm afraid it's not just me; many sword cultivators here are eyeing it."

Lu Yang seemed to be deep in thought.

He realized that he had underestimated the value of this magical artifact.

He asked with a hint of curiosity, "How much can this thing possibly fetch at auction?"

Qin Nanyue thought for a moment and estimated in her mind: "It will probably be more than 30,000, and if I'm unlucky, it might reach 40,000."

Lu Yang's expression froze slightly, his lips moved, and he said with some disappointment, "...Only forty thousand?"

Qin Nanyue turned her head sharply, her expression as if someone had shoved a whole lemon into her mouth: "????"

Lin Ying blinked, looking at him with a blank expression: "????"

Qin Nanyue was getting increasingly frustrated. "Lu Yang, do you even want to hear what you're saying?! Forty thousand low-grade spirit stones and you think it's too low?! Countless Foundation Establishment cultivators couldn't even come up with forty thousand even if they pooled all their savings together!"

Lin Ying nodded like a chick pecking at rice, her tone soft but unusually earnest: "Yes, Junior Brother Lu, let alone forty thousand... I don't even have four thousand on hand..."

Looking at the two of them, who looked completely frantic, Lu Yang suddenly felt a little dazed.

He realized that, without knowing when it started, he no longer cared about 40,000 low-grade spirit stones.

A little over a month ago, forty low-grade spirit stones would have been an astronomical figure in his eyes.

Now, he feels that 40,000 is not enough to justify the intermediate rebate card.

People really do change...

He sighed inwardly, but smiled and reassured the two, "I was mistaken. I thought such a top-grade magic artifact would be more expensive."

Qin Nanyue and Lin Ying's expressions softened a bit after hearing him say that.

Qin Nanyue then changed the subject, looking at Lu Yang with a hint of inquiry: "Junior Brother Lu, you have absolutely no interest in this top-grade magic weapon?"

Lu Yang was speechless for a moment.

Or should I tell the truth—it's too cheap, and I don't really like it?

If she were to say those words aloud, Senior Sister Qin would probably break down on the spot.

He hesitated for a moment, then chuckled dryly, "It's alright, I'm not particularly interested."

Upon hearing this, Qin Nanyue pursed her red lips, her expression suddenly becoming somewhat conflicted.

A rare, very faint blush rose on her cheeks, and she would occasionally steal a glance at Lu Yang.

Lu Yang found it strange.

Senior Sister Qin was always known for her heroic and spirited demeanor; he had never seen her show such a girlish side before.

What are they planning?

Could it be that she's fallen in love with him?

It's not that Lu Yang is narcissistic; after all, his charm level is almost off the charts right now.

However, Lu Yang has his own verification method.

He glanced at Qin Nanyue's favorability rating and was immediately disappointed.

Tsk... still 60 points.

Nothing has changed.

It seems she hasn't fallen in love with him.

Lin Ying and Qin Nanyue have been sisters for many years, and Lin Ying is more sensitive to her best friend's emotional changes than anyone else.

Upon seeing Qin Nanyue's appearance, she immediately guessed what was going on.

She reached out and gently took Qin Nanyue's hand, asking softly, "Nanyue, is there something you want to say to Junior Brother Lu?"

Qin Nanyue's ears turned even redder. She glanced at Lu Yang and nodded slightly: "Mm."

Seeing her unusually embarrassed appearance, Lu Yang became somewhat curious: "Senior Sister Qin, just say what's on your mind. There's no need for such formalities between us."

Qin Nanyue couldn't care less about Lu Yang's clumsy attempts to get close to her at this moment.

She paused for a moment, her voice lower than usual, and said hesitantly, "Um... I only have a little over 30,000 low-grade spirit stones on hand right now. If I don't have enough for the bidding later, could Junior Brother Lu lend me some? I'll pay you back after I get the resources from home after the New Year, with interest!"

After saying that, Qin Nanyue wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground right then and there!

Not long ago, she was teasing Lu Yang about not having enough money, but now it turns out she's the one who doesn't have enough money.