"Isn't that so? I heard that in addition to the grade seven Tricolor Toad, there is also a magic treasure. It is a pity that I am on a mission, otherwise I would've entered the auction hall to take a look. "The middle-aged man regretfully said.
"A grade seven Tricolor Toad?" Wang Changsheng's expression changed.
The demon beasts of the Southern Wilderness were all poisonous, and this grade seven Tricolor Toad was no exception.
A level seven poisonous toad was definitely able to greatly increase the power of a high level cultivator who cultivated poison arts. This was especially true for mid Core Formation stage cultivators who cultivated the Five Poisons Mystic Codex. This level seven poisonous toad was simply an irresistible temptation.
Since there was a Rank 7 Poison Toad in the auction, then the Core Formation cultivators of the Five Poison Sect would very likely bid for it. Moreover, it was very likely that they would be mid Core Formation cultivators. Once there was a lone cultivator, they would be the best target.
"What? Wang Daoyou want to go take a look? "The middle-aged man curiously asked.
Wang Changsheng nodded and said, "Yes, it is only held once every hundred years. I can't miss it."
The middle-aged man nodded and changed the topic. "That's right. Wang Daoyou, have you thought about the matter I mentioned to you last time?"
Wang Changsheng shook his head and said, "I am used to being alone. I don't plan on joining a sect. My hands and feet are tied."
The middle-aged man was unwilling to give up and said, "You can't say that. Wang Daoyou, if you join our Sacred Poison Sect, not only will you be able to cultivate in a place rich in Spirit Qi, you will also receive our protection."
Wang Changsheng remained unmoved and shook his head. "Many thanks for your good intentions. Fellow Daoist Huo, I have already made up my mind. There is no need for you to say anything more."
To tell the truth, if it was the Five Poisons Sect's invitation, Wang Changsheng might've agreed. Unfortunately, it was the Sacred Poison Sect.
The Sacred Poison Sect naturally didn't fancy Wang Changsheng as a person, but rather his talisman crafting skills. This was a hen that laid eggs and could generate a steady stream of wealth.
"Alright! Wang Daoyou can tell me when you've figured it out one day. " When the middle-aged man heard this, he looked a little disappointed. Then, he remembered something and said, "By the way, Wang Daoyou, have you finished drawing the talismans that I asked for?"
Wang Changsheng nodded, took out a large stack of shining talismans from his storage pouch, and handed them to the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man checked and nodded with satisfaction. He then took out a heavy leather bag and placed it on the counter.
The middle-aged man chatted with Wang Changsheng for a while before leaving.
"There's actually a class seven poisonous toad up for auction." Immortal Wang muttered to himself as he watched the middle-aged man's departing figure. A thoughtful expression appeared on his face.
He thought about it and decided to participate in this auction. If he encountered a Five Poison Sect cultivator who was alone, he would attack as soon as he left the market. If he did not encounter any, he would have to find another way.
In the next few days, Wang Changsheng continued his business as usual without any abnormalities.
As the date of the auction approached, more and more cultivators appeared in the Green Sprout Valley. Among them, there were many high level cultivators who wore cloaks and devil masks.
In order to maintain order, the manager of the market increased the number of patrolling disciples.
On the night of the seventh day, Wang Changsheng quietly closed his shop and checked into an inn.
For a few days, the Thousand Talisman Pavilion did not open and there was no notice. The news spread among some low level cultivators. When the man surnamed Huo from the Sacred Poison Sect found out that the Thousand Talisman Pavilion was closed, he went to check it out. In the end, he found nothing. Under the instructions of the manager of the market, the matter was left unsettled.
Half a month later, the auction of the Green Sprout Valley officially began.
In a certain corner of Green Sprout Valley, at the entrance to an underground cavern, several Foundation Establishment cultivators wearing identical green robes were guarding the entrance. Any cultivator who entered the cavern had to pay them a mid-grade spirit stone before they could enter.
Wang Changsheng wore a cloak and black robes. After paying a mid-grade spirit stone, he walked into the cave.
"Senior, welcome to the auction."
Just as Wang Changsheng entered the cave, a clear female voice sounded. It was a young woman wearing a green robe. She stood at the entrance and bowed to Wang Changsheng with a respectful expression.
Wang Changsheng could tell at a glance that the green-robed woman was only a Qi Condensation cultivator. He didn't pay much attention to her and shifted his gaze to the venue.
This place was quite spacious. There were hundreds of stone tables, and each table had a pot of fragrant tea. Next to the stone tables were one or two chairs.
There was still some time before the auction began. Most of the several hundred chairs were occupied. Every chair that was occupied had a young woman in a green robe standing next to it.
Most of the Core Formation cultivators who came to participate in the auction wore cloaks or devil masks to conceal their true appearance.
"Senior, please follow me." The green-robed woman led Wang Changsheng to an empty seat. The surrounding seats were all empty.
"Senior, this is our Green Sprout Mountain Range's specialty tea, Green Sprout Tea. The taste is quite unique." The green-robed woman picked up the teapot and poured Wang Changsheng a cup of fragrant tea.
"No need, I don't like tea. Oh right, I heard that there will be a Level Seven Tricolor Toad in this auction. Is the rumor true?" Wang Changsheng shook his head and asked.
"It's true. If senior takes a fancy to any item, you can send me a message and let me make a bid on your behalf." The green-robed woman replied with a respectful expression.
When Wang Changsheng heard this, he nodded. It was no wonder that there was a servant beside every participating cultivator. It turned out that they were there to make a bid on behalf of others. Even if a person was disguised, their voice wouldn't change. Some acquaintances would be able to recognize them by their voice. If a servant were to make a bid on behalf of them, the risk would be reduced to a minimum.
Core Formation cultivators entered the cavern one after another. Most of the Core Formation cultivators were sitting in their seats with their eyes closed. Only a few acquaintances were communicating with each other through voice transmission.
"Time's up. The auction begins!"
Following the low and deep voice of a man came from the high platform in front of them. The underground cavern, which was originally filled with whispers, immediately became deathly silent.
At the same time that the voice sounded, Wang Changsheng opened his eyes.
He saw a middle-aged man wearing an azure robe standing on the high platform in front of him. His face was filled with calmness.
"Welcome Fellow Daoists to the auction held by our three clans. I believe everyone is well aware of the rules. The highest bidder wins. If you don't have enough Spirit Stones, you can use various materials and treasures as collateral. The first item to be auctioned is an eight hundred year old Heartbreak Grass. The starting price is one thousand Spirit Stones. Each bid must be at least two hundred Spirit Stones." After the middle-aged man gave a simple introduction, he went straight to the point.
After he finished speaking, he flipped his hand and a foot-long azure wooden box appeared in his hand. Inside it was a half foot long azure grass.
"One thousand five hundred."
"One thousand seven hundred Spirit Stones."
"I bid two thousand."
As soon as he finished speaking, a green-robed servant shouted a bid.
Not long after, the eight hundred year old Heartbreak Grass was sold to someone for three thousand one hundred Spirit Stones.
In the following time, the middle-aged man took out one auction item after another. Not only were there alchemy and refining materials, but there were also spirit herbs, spirit medicines and so on.
Wang Changsheng wasn't interested in these things. After a few glances, he simply closed his eyes to rest. This made the green-robed woman beside him a little disappointed.
"The next item to be auctioned is a sixth-level purple-winged centipede. The starting price is five thousand Spirit Stones. Each bid must be at least five hundred Spirit Stones."
As soon as the words fell, Wang Changsheng suddenly opened his eyes. He saw that there was a fifty or sixty feet black iron cage on the high platform in front of him. There was a fifty or sixty feet long purple-winged centipede in the cage.
There were four pairs of thin purple wings on the back of the purple centipede. Its eyes were dim and its spirit was a little sluggish.
"Six thousand."
"Seven thousand."
"Eight thousand."
As soon as the middle-aged man's voice fell, someone immediately bid.
"I bid twenty thousand." Wang Changsheng said to the green-robed woman beside him.
The green-robed woman was overjoyed. She nodded and shouted, "Twenty thousand Spirit Stones."
As soon as her voice fell, many people looked in the direction of Wang Changsheng. But, they quickly moved away.
"Twenty-one thousand." Someone shouted.
"Twenty-five thousand." The green-robed woman shouted under Wang Changsheng's instructions.
"Twenty-six thousand." A thin grey-robed old man shouted. There were several people wearing the same clothes beside him. So, he didn't worry about being targeted.
"Thirty thousand." Wang Changsheng remained unmoved. He asked the green-robed woman to add four thousand Spirit Stones.
The grey-robed old man hesitated for a moment. Then, he shook his head and gave up.
The middle-aged man on the high platform repeated three times. Nobody responded. So, this sixth-level centipede was bought by Wang Changsheng.
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