Everlasting Chapter 432: Strange Stone (1/2)
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After the knotweed root was delivered, Chen Feng swiftly planted it within the Longevity Tower. With that, another 3,000-year-old spiritual herb was added to the herbal fields within the Longevity Tower.
With a thought, Chen Feng mobilized a portion of the Longevity Tower's power and used it to strike the knotweed root. The knotweed root shook slightly and it immediately shone with a soft l.u.s.tre. Next, the knotweed root slowly grew in size and the human face on its surface slowly disappeared. Then, with a popping sound, a human-shaped silhouette of light extricated itself from the knotweed root before running and jumping around the knotweed root.
That was the knotweed root's herb spirit. Someone had originally sealed it, but Chen Feng had unravelled the seal, allowing it to break free from its body.
”All right! Now, it is time for the second auction treasure!” The auctioneer waved his hand and a female cultivator walked in with a plate. Once again, Chen Feng was surprised to find that there was an emerald-green wine gourd on the plate.
”This time, we will be auctioning a bottle of fine wine that has been kept for 10,000 years!” the auctioneer said.
”It's actually a bottle of wine!” said a shocked Jian Xiaotian.
”This is quite unexpected. However, the cultivators in the hall look fairly indifferent. This means that this auction house would often auction some peculiar items,” Chen Feng said.
”This is no ordinary wine. After an appraisal process by our appraisers, we found that it contains 99 types of rare herbs. Taking it can consolidate a cultivator's mind and increase his or her cultivation base. This gourd contains a total of five kilogrammes of the wine,” the auctioneer began describing the wine.
”Where did this wine come from?” one of the cultivators inside the auction hall asked loudly.
”He he! It was found within an ancient ruin. The starting price is set at 10,000 Prized crystals. Every bid increment is set at 100 Prized crystals. Now, the bidding begins!” Having said that, the auctioneer stopped talking and simply stood to the side, waiting for the cultivators to start bidding.
”Are you serious? The starting price for a bottle of wine is 10,000 Prized crystals? 10,000 Prized crystals are enough for several years of my cultivation practice!”
”Yes. Besides, I do not believe that it can increase my cultivation base!”
”He he! I am not fond of these things. Even if it is only at 1,000 Prized crystals, I will still not buy it. I'll just be watching from the side!”
”10,000 Prized crystals! This bottle of wine is truly expensive!” Jian Xiaotian said with a smile.
Chen Feng, on the other hand, felt his heart stir. He recalled how a bowl of wine from the cyan-robed man could increase his cultivation base by 100 years. Could this wine also possess such a kind of effect?
”I offer 10,000!”
After a moment of silence, an old man finally spoke up. Looking at him, everyone saw that the old man had a tall stature and a ruddy face. Additionally, his body exuded a faint scent of wine. Sensing that, they figured that he was a wine lover.
”Hey, hey! Old drunkard, I offer 10,100!”
”10,200!”
”10,300!”
As soon as someone took the lead, others began bidding as well.
”30,000.”
To Jian Xiaotian's surprise, Chen Feng was bidding as well.
”What is this, Brother Chen? Do you think you have too much spirit stones on you?” Jian Xiaotian could not stop himself from laughing.
”Yes. With so many spirit stones, there is no telling when we can finish using them. Besides, if we are to consider our cultivation needs, the Longevity Tower still has some immortal energy. Thus, we will not be using those spirit stones for now. Might as well use them to buy some interesting items,” Chen Feng said with a smile.
”We have another little wine lover there.” The few old men who were bidding reflexively exchanged glances.
”Ha ha! I have my eyes set on this wine! I offer 30,300!” One of them, an old man carrying a big gourd, spoke up.
”40,000.” Chen Feng continued to raise the price.
”40,400.” The old man refused to back down.
”50,000.” Chen Feng's voice remained calm.
”50,100!”
”60,000.”
Finally, the old man was defeated and the bottle of wine was delivered to Chen Feng.
”I think the others must think of you as a prodigal son from some big family,” Jian Xiaotian said with a grin.
”Some might think of us as fat sheep.” Chen Feng smiled as he opened up the gourd to check its contents. Next, a faint scent of wine wafted out to fill the entire private room.
Chen Feng was right. The first two treasures auctioned were bought by Chen Feng. It was only natural that many people would feel unhappy. Thus, there were indeed those who bore malicious designs against them. It was possible that they would make a move on Chen Feng after the auction was over.
Next up, the following items auctioned were more typical. There were Prized artefacts, medicinal pills, rare ores and some rare herbs. The auction hall grew loud and lively. However, Chen Feng and Jian Xiaotian did not partic.i.p.ate and simply watched as the other cultivators competed for the treasures.
”This auction house is really lively. Even those from some large cities cannot match up to this,” Jian Xiaotian said, grinning.