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This object is incredibly mysterious. Not only is it extremely hard, but it cannot be damaged by swords, fire, or even a full-force attack from a powerful expert.

Perhaps this object has been sealed away for too long, which is why no one has been able to discover its function.

The hardened bone and blood are being put up for auction today in the hope that someone will recognize this treasure and bid for it.

The starting bid for this auction will not be lower than the Chamber of Commerce's acquisition cost; it begins at two thousand spirit stones!

The people in the room immediately began to whisper among themselves.

"This is just a piece of unknown, stubborn rock. They just arbitrarily give it the name 'blood and bone,' and they dare to set a starting price of two thousand. Wanbao Chamber of Commerce is just fooling people."

"Don't underestimate this blood bone; it might truly be a supreme treasure, but we lack the vision to recognize its value. There have long been rumors that this blood bone is an ancient artifact passed down from the Primordial Era."

"Even ancient aristocratic families and the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce couldn't figure out its use, which is why they had no choice but to put it up for auction."

"This is a huge gamble. If you bet right, you'll become rich overnight; if you bet wrong, you'll suffer huge losses."

Most people have no intention of participating in such a high-risk gamble; if they were to actually win, it would be nothing more than a decoration.

The appearance of this bone fragment is not good either. It is thicker and longer than an adult's leg bone, and it is not even aesthetically pleasing as a decorative piece.

Seeing that everyone was not very interested, Ling Xiu shook his head slightly, feeling a little disappointed.

It seems that none of the people present could recognize the origin of this treasure.

Just as he was about to order his men to retrieve the treasure and let the item go unsold, a clear, firm voice, carrying an unquestionable tone, suddenly rang out.

"Two thousand spirit stones, I'll take it!"

Everyone present turned to look in the direction of the voice, and saw a woman with a commanding presence wearing a black dress, her beautiful face surrounded by a cold and sinister aura.

This person is none other than Mu Yinxue, the Holy Maiden of the Divine Demon Sect.

Everyone in the room was filled with astonishment.

Could it be that the Holy Maiden of the Divine Demon Sect has recognized the true nature of this treasure?

Why would you be willing to spend two thousand spirit stones to bid for this item?

Everyone was puzzled, but her identity was extraordinary. The Divine Demon Sect was a top sect with a history of thousands of years and a complex relationship between good and evil. Perhaps she really knew the origin and uses of this blood bone.

Lin Hao, who was presiding over the auction, paused in mid-air with his gavel raised, and looked curiously at Mu Yinxue.

"Alright, are there any fellow Daoists willing to offer a higher price? If no one else raises the bid, this blood bone will belong to..."

"Four thousand spirit stones!"

After a long silence, Ling Xiu suddenly spoke, his hoarse voice echoing throughout every corner of the auction hall and clearly reaching everyone's ears.

Ling Xiu bid not because he knew the purpose of the blood bone, but because he knew that what Mu Yinxue wanted must be extraordinary, so he was willing to bid.

In addition, he also wanted to take the opportunity to test Mu Yinxue's financial resources and her hidden shrewdness.

Mu Yinxue frowned slightly, turned her head to look in Ling Xiu's direction, and her expression became increasingly cold.

"Five thousand spirit stones!"

"Five thousand one hundred spirit stones!"

Ling Xiu continued to raise the price, but only by a small amount of one hundred spirit stones.

"Eight thousand spirit stones!"

Mu Yinxue made another offer without hesitation, showing no sign of feeling any remorse.

This time, she directly increased the price by three thousand, confident that with her financial resources, she could secure the bone.

The price had already far exceeded the initial starting bid, soaring all the way to eight thousand spirit stones.

Many guests whispered among themselves, feeling that the price was simply not worth it.

However, some people are convinced that this item must contain some hidden secret, otherwise Mu Yinxue would never have adopted such a determined attitude.

Ling Xiu smiled, remembering how he had taken a huge advantage of Mu Yinxue in the Heavenly Ruins Secret Realm, and decided not to raise the price any further.

He had already achieved his goal by playing a little trick on his opponent.

Mu Yinxue snorted coldly, her aloof gaze sweeping over Ling Xiu's direction once more.

Ling Xiu pondered to himself.

This Holy Maiden of the Divine Demon Sect had already reached the Great Perfection of the Condensation Realm in her early years. Why has she been unable to break through to the Profound Realm for so many years?

Logically speaking, given her status and the profound foundation of the Divine Demon Sect, helping her break through to the Profound Realm should have been an easy task.

However, this woman should not be underestimated. What you see on the surface may not be the truth. She is extremely shrewd and may even be hiding her cultivation level.

Ling Xiu had hoped to glean some clues from her changing expression, but to no avail. He secretly resolved that he must not provoke this person.

The auction continued, and soon it reached its final, climactic moment.

Next up are three of the most important treasures.

Lin Hao cleared his throat, raised his voice, and his voice echoed throughout the entire venue.

"Next, the grand finale of this auction is about to be unveiled. Here's the first item!"

A beautiful maid walked onto the stage carrying a tray, lifted the red silk on the tray, and quietly lay an ancient talisman on the tray.

With just a glance, everyone would feel a soul-shaking aura, as if the power of this talisman could tear through space and directly attack the very source of their soul.

A cyan arrow phantom appeared on the talisman, swirling with sharp blades of light, possessing the power to pierce through any solid barrier in the world.

"High-grade Earth Rank, Mystic Arrow Talisman!"

Lin Hao looked excited and quickly continued his introduction.

"The Mystic Arrow Talisman can shatter the void. Once activated, it transforms into an invisible arrow, capable of severely injuring the soul and easily breaking through the defenses of a Transcendent cultivator. It is an extremely powerful talisman treasure..."

After the introduction, the guests in the venue immediately began a frenzied bidding war.

The starting bid of 6,000 spirit stones quickly soared to 30,000 spirit stones.

Ling Xiu himself possessed the Demon-Sealing Arrow and had little interest in the Mysterious Arrow Talisman.

Moreover, this talisman can only pose a fatal threat to cultivators in the early stage of the Profound Realm. Its power will be greatly reduced when it comes to cultivators in the middle, late, or even Great Perfection stages of the Profound Realm.

So he chose to wait and see and did not make a bid.

Finally, the Xuanjian Talisman was auctioned off for 50,000 spirit stones to a cultivator in the early stage of the Tongxuan realm in a private room on the third floor, and the room gradually quieted down.

Most cultivators at the Condensation Realm have limited financial resources and can only give up with regret.

Then the second treasure to be unveiled was the Qingyang Spirit Pill, which Yun Ziling had been paying special attention to.

Lin Hao took the tray from the maid, on which was placed a delicate, transparent jade bottle containing five thumb-sized elixirs.

A cyan halo swirled within, the cinnabar patterns were clear and vibrant, and a rich fragrance of cinnabar wafted from the jade bottle, shaking the hearts of everyone present.

"Low-grade Earth Rank, Qingyang Spirit Pills! These five pills were personally refined by the City Lord of Qingyang Holy City, who is also the President of our Wanbao Chamber of Commerce."

Not only can the pill stabilize one's original Dao heart, but it also has an excellent nourishing effect on cultivators who have reached the Profound Realm. It is an excellent auxiliary pill for cultivators who have reached the Profound Realm and is extremely rare on the market. Its preciousness needs no further explanation.

Starting bid: 20,000 spirit stones!

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire venue erupted in cheers.

"Twenty-five thousand!"

"Thirty thousand!"

"Thirty-five thousand!"

As everyone took turns bidding, a clear, cold voice rang out.

"Fifty thousand spirit stones!"

Yun Ziling finally spoke, her cold face filled with determination.

Standing next to her, Su Nuonuo was extremely nervous.

The price rose steadily, climbing from 50,000 spirit stones to 70,000 spirit stones.

"Seventy thousand spirit stones, any fellow cultivators wishing to raise the price further?"

Lin Hao looked around the room and asked a question.

"Seventy-three thousand spirit stones!"

Yun Ziling quoted a new price, which was almost at her bottom line, but her tone remained unwavering.

This price deterred the vast majority of competitors.

"Seventy-three thousand once, twice, three times!"

Seeing that no one else was bidding, Lin Hao brought down the gavel.

"Congratulations to the fellow Daoist from the Azure Cloud Sect of the Eastern Spirit Realm for your successful bid!"

Upon hearing the result, Yun Ziling and Su Nuonuo exchanged a glance, both breathed a sigh of relief, and their faces lit up with joy.

Su Nuonuo was overjoyed and almost jumped up on the spot.

The bidding for the first Qingyang Spirit Pill was already fierce, and the competition for the remaining four pills remained extremely intense.

The four pills were ultimately auctioned off to four different cultivators for 72,000, 76,000, 75,000, and 68,000 spirit stones respectively.

Ling Xiu won the third bid, which was also the highest-priced bid of the entire auction. However, for him, the expense was worthwhile.

Next, the final treasure, the Profound Enlightenment Pill, will be unveiled, and the bidding will undoubtedly become even more intense!