Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: Chapter 125: Bidding for the Ling Yin Imperial Sword Technique (1/2)
Chapter 125: Chapter 125: Bidding for the Ling Yin Imperial Sword Technique
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However, as soon Wu Cai Immortal’s voice trailed off, another voice emerged from a private room on the second floor.
“3,000 Medium Grade Spirit Stones, that’s the highest this sword technique is worth. Any more would be overpriced,” the person declared.
After stating the bid, the person added another comment:
“Wu Cai, you might as well give up. I know you’re not really interested, so why waste any more time?”
As the person’s voice faded, Wu Cai Immortal did not retort.
Then, amid quiet discussions amongst the crowd, no further bids were made. Seeing that the time was ripe, Steward Cheng began the countdown.
“3,000 Medium Grade Spirit Stones, for the first time…”
“3,000 Medium Grade Spirit Stones, for the second time…”
“If there are no further bids, the Phosphor Fire Sword Technique will be sold.”
Once Steward Cheng finished speaking and waited for a moment, seeing no signs of further interest, he raised the auction hammer.
With a loud “bang,” it struck down.
“3,000 Medium Grade Spirit Stones, for the third time, sold!”
Clearly, as that Golden Core Cultivator had said, the Phosphor Fire Sword Technique was indeed worth 3,000 Medium Grade Spirit Stones — any more, and it would have been overpriced.
The Phosphor Fire Sword Technique was thus claimed by the Golden Core Immortal in the private room on the second floor.
Lin Jing also took note that, according to the mysterious Golden Core Cultivator, a sword technique equivalent to a Golden Core Stage spell was valued at 3,000 Medium Grade Spirit Stones.
Considering the information on the pamphlet, the Ling Yin Imperial Sword Technique was also a sword art equivalent to the Golden Core Stage; hence, their prices should not differ greatly.
With this in mind, Lin Jing felt reassured and even more confident about securing the Ling Yin Imperial Sword Technique.
Following this, the first item was taken away and the second item was brought up for auction.
Lin Jing did not bid but quietly observed the proceedings.
Soon, the second item was also acquired by a bidder.
Next, the third…
the fourth… the fifth items were successively auctioned off, with Lin Jing remaining silent throughout.
After the fifth item was removed, Steward Cheng spoke up again.
“Now, let’s introduce the next item for auction.”
As Steward Cheng’s voice fell, the shapely maid carrying a wooden box stepped onto the stage, which contained, as expected, a jade slip.
After the maid placed the wooden box on the display table, Steward Cheng continued:
“This item, the Ling Yin Imperial Sword Technique, is surely familiar to everyone from the booklet.”
“Moreover…”
“Let me share with you all some news which we discovered just yesterday in the ancient records – the creator of this Ling Yin Imperial Sword Technique was none other than the Ling Yin True Monarch, from two thousand years ago.”
As Steward Cheng’s voice settled, the hall erupted in noise, with people starting to discuss excitedly and some even sharing the story of Ling Yin True Monarch with those who were unaware.
“Ling Yin True Monarch was a Nascent Soul Cultivator and was extremely famous two thousand years ago…”
Meanwhile, Lin Jing furrowed his brows. He had harbored some hope of acquiring this sword technique.
But if that were the case, he feared that its starting price would be beyond what he could afford.
After all, it was a sword technique created by a Nascent Soul True Monarch…
“Please, everyone, be quiet and listen to me explain,” Steward Cheng, seeing the uproar below, quickly requested silence.
After Steward Cheng spoke, the hall gradually quieted down.
“Ling Yin True Monarch had the cultivation of the Nascent Soul Stage, and the sword technique he created is, naturally, exceptionally extraordinary.”
“Moreover, this sword technique consists of nine levels, mastering the highest of which is equivalent to a Nascent Soul spell.”
“Unfortunately, the last three levels of the Ling Yin Imperial Sword Technique have been lost, leaving only the first six levels, which means its full power cannot be unleashed.”
“Additionally…”
“The most significant feature of the Ling Yin Imperial Sword Technique is its invisibility; only with an invisible and shadowless Flying Sword can its greatest power be realized.”
“If any other Flying Sword is used, it instead gives the enemy forewarning, losing the element of surprise and thus failing to utilize the true might of the Ling Yin Imperial Sword Technique.”
“However…”