All eyes were on Qing Lian.
The staff then handed the jade box to her.
The moment they saw the jade box, many guests in the private rooms began to speculate.
"This packaging, could it be some kind of pill?"
"Unlikely, what pill could be more precious than the last two items up for auction?"
"If it's a pill, it must be at least peak fifth-grade, or even higher."
"Damn, who would auction off something like that?"
It wasn't that it wasn't precious, but rather that pills were too valuable in the Heavenly Realm.
As alchemists capable of refining immortal pills were as rare as phoenix feathers, the rarity of pills in the Heavenly Realm far surpassed that of the lower realms.
Therefore, under normal circumstances, few people would sell high-quality immortal pills to outsiders.
But as they doubted, Qing Lian smiled and introduced.
"So, ladies and gentlemen, please look. This first pill is an eighth-grade pill, the Seven Illusions Divine Soul Pill!"
"As for its effects, I believe you are all aware. It is a peerless spiritual medicine for those with damaged divine souls!"
"If you have anyone around you who has suffered soul damage, I'm sure they will need it!"
As her voice fell, she slowly opened the jade box.
Indeed, a pill emitting seven-colored auspicious clouds appeared before everyone's eyes.
"Holy crap! It's actually eighth-grade???"
"Is this person insane, auctioning off an eighth-grade pill?"
"Damn, what kind of genius made such a stupid mistake??"
...
In an instant, the entire venue was in an uproaror.
Regardless of cultivation level, even those in the Heavenly Immortal realm, or cultivators with powerful backgrounds, were deeply shocked by this pill.
No one expected that such an eighth-grade pill, which even super-large auctions would keep as a last resort, would appear at an auction of this moderate scale!
Many people couldn't help but wonder who the seller was.
Meanwhile, in private room number thirteen hundred.
Jiang Ru Yue's eyes were fixed on the pill.
"It's the Seven Illusions Divine Soul Pill! No, I have to buy this. Master needs this thing so badly!"
Even her personal guard became excited.
"Miss, Sect Master will be saved now!"
However, the starting price announced by Qing Lian on stage after introducing its effects made Jiang Ru Yue's expression falter.
Holding the pill, Qing Lian smiled and said.
"Distinguished guests, this eighth-grade Seven Illusions Divine Soul Pill has a starting bid of sixty thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals. Each bid must not be less than five thousand!"
"However, considering this is a last-minute addition to the auction, we will allow five minutes for you to gather Xuan Crystals."
"This includes, but is not limited to, taking out loans from us or mortgaging artifacts to obtain more Xuan Crystals!"
Subsequently, the auction hall erupted again, but most people didn't even consider buying as it was too expensive.
However, a very small number of people were genuinely interested in the pill, including Jiang Ru Yue.
She currently had over twenty thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals left, which was still far from enough to buy the Seven Illusions Divine Soul Pill, even at the starting price.
Helpless, she had to find the attendant in the private room and negotiate...
"No matter what, I have to buy it this time!"
Jiang Ru Yue secretly resolved that even if the person in room eighty-nine tried to outbid her again, she would fight to the end!
The five minutes passed in a flash. Qing Lian checked the time and smiled.
"Alright, time's up. Those interested in the Seven Illusions Divine Soul Pill can now place their bids!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Ru Yue shouted.
"I bid sixty-five thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals!"
Silence fell over the hall, as this price was already beyond the reach of most.
But Jiang Ru Yue was on tenterhooks, her eyes fixed on another private room, precisely where Ye Yun was located.
"Don't bid... Please, please don't bid..."
She clasped her hands together, her heart pounding in her chest, praying in a low voice.
Jiang Ru Yue was terrified that the guy would suddenly throw out two hundred thousand Xuan Crystals, and then it would be game over.
A few seconds passed, and the dreaded voice did not appear. Instead, someone else bid.
"This young master bids seventy thousand!"
The voice was clearly that of Gu Shuai, the Holy Son of Hongchen, who was also very interested in the Seven Illusions Divine Soul Pill.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ru Yue refused to be outdone and continued to bid.
"Seventy-five thousand!"
"Eighty thousand!"
"Eighty-five thousand!"
...
The entire venue was silent, with only Jiang Ru Yue and Gu Shuai competing.
Others sighed at the sight of the wealthy and wondered about the final transaction price.
At the same time, they also felt a sense of confusion.
"What's going on? Room eighty-nine hasn't bid. Such a precious pill."
"Don't know, maybe they're out of money..."
"Yeah, probably. Who told them to be so extravagant earlier? They deserve not to be able to afford it!"
...
Ye Yun was unaware of their schadenfreude.
He was leaning back on the sofa, leisurely watching the bidding.
"Sigh, these people, they truly are rich and willful..."
To be honest, the price was a bit beyond his expectations.
Beside him, Fang Zhi Wei couldn't help but retort.
"Master, you say they are willful, but you are the most willful one! No, you are the most extravagant one!"
Lin Xue Yan and the others agreed wholeheartedly. Their master had successfully redefined their concept of spending today...
Throughout this auction, Ye Yun's bids not only intimidated others but also left them speechless with shock.
Who auctions like this? Is this a wholesale market?
Ye Yun smiled silently, watching the bidding on stage, which had already reached one hundred and fifty thousand.
"One hundred and seventy thousand!"
This was Jiang Ru Yue's bid, a jump of twenty thousand, but her voice sounded strained.
Clearly, this was her limit.
But after a moment, Gu Shuai calmly said.
"One hundred and seventy-five thousand."
At this point, Jiang Ru Yue's composure completely shattered. She was on the verge of tears.
It's over, it's truly over...
At this price, even she was powerless.
...
Finally, with Qing Lian's joyful announcement, the Seven Illusions Divine Soul Pill was sold.
Following this, there were naturally several peak seventh-grade pills. Although less precious than the Seven Illusions Divine Soul Pill, they still caused considerable shock.
The four peak seventh-grade pills eventually sold for a total of one hundred and twenty thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals.
Qing Lian's face was flushed with joy. After all, the total transaction amount for this auction was definitely the highest since its opening, and her commission would be very substantial.
"Alright, this auction has come to an end. Thank you all for your patronage!"
"Now, distinguished guests who have successfully bid, please wait in your rooms for a moment, and our staff will proceed with the handover of the auctioned items."
"Thank you again for your patronage, and we look forward to seeing you next time!"
With that, the auction officially concluded.
Soon after, in Ye Yun's private room, the chairman they had met earlier arrived personally to conduct the transaction.
"Sir, all your auctioned items have been placed in this spatial ring. The other ring contains the remaining one hundred and twenty thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals. Please check them!"
Looking at the two spatial rings he handed over, Ye Yun examined them one by one. Once he confirmed everything was in order, he smiled and said.
"Yes, it was a pleasure doing business with you."
Then he looked around and raised an eyebrow, asking.
"By the way, where is that girl?"
Upon hearing this, the chairman quickly smiled and replied.
"Please wait a moment, sir, she's here!"
Then Ye Yun saw several people escorting a black-dressed young girl into the room.
Her hands were still bound behind her back, and her feet were now fitted with specially made shackles.
Because she was being held by the shoulders, the black-dressed girl had to keep her chest out, as if deliberately showcasing her graceful curves.
"Alright, let her go."
Ye Yun waved his hand, signaling the people holding her to release her.
After appraising her for a moment, he smiled and said.
"Hello, Miss Ye Yao."
Ye Yao, who had been released, saw Lin Xue Yan and the others in the room, and Ye Yun being the center of attention.
As if connecting the dots, she immediately revealed a cold gaze and said sternly.
"You pervert, no matter what you plan to do, I will never yield to you!"