King of Creation
Chapter 276 - 273: He who sets traps for others will always be trapped by others.

Chapter 276: Chapter 273: He who sets traps for others will always be trapped by others.

The auction continued, and the quality of the items kept getting better.

Apart from the Mid-grade Treasure Sword called Gu Yue Sword that appeared earlier, there were three more Mid-grade Treasures, all weapons. However, the categories were quite niche, consisting of a Water Splitting Stinger, an axe, and a hammer.

These three Mid-grade Treasures were not provided by the Fragrant Pill King but were offered by guests attending the auction, probably dealing with treasures they could no longer use themselves.

Even though they were quite niche, these three Mid-grade Treasures fetched a price nearly two hundred thousand Low Grade Spirit Crystals.

What came next were several Middle-grade Earth Level Cultivation Techniques, even an Upper-grade Earth Level Blade Technique Secret Manual, but none of these concerned Ye Zhen.

Having spent half of his Low Grade Spirit Crystals on the auctions for the Shattered Jade Scripture, Ye Zhen’s main purpose today was the Spirit Storage Pill, and everything else had to be prepared for that.

"Next, the twenty-seventh item up for auction, an Upper-grade Earth Level Pill—the Returning Organ Pill, meticulously refined by the Fragrant Pill King. It’s incredibly powerful, as it strengthens the Five Internal Organs and Six Hollow Organs, and can shorten the time Spirit Transformation Realm martial artists take to fortify their organs, significantly reducing the time for those in the Late Stage of the Spirit Transformation Realm martial artists to reach the Great Accomplishment of the Acquired Spiritual Body.

There are three bottles of the Returning Organ Pill, ten pills per bottle, each bottle starting at one million taels of gold, with each increment no less than one hundred thousand taels of gold."

"Returning Organ Pill? There’s actually a Returning Organ Pill available!"

As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, Luluo and Han Tai simultaneously widened their eyes, and they weren’t the only ones – the enthusiasm of the Spirit Transformation Realm martial artists in the garden instantly exploded, especially those whose Acquired Spiritual Body had not yet reached Great Accomplishment.

Ye Zhen noticed that Wen Tianyu, sitting diagonally opposite to him, sat up straight with fervor in his eyes upon seeing the Returning Organ Pill being auctioned.

Indeed, with Wen Tianyu’s Cultivation at the Fourth Stage of Spirit Transformation and just a step away from Great Accomplishment of his Acquired Spiritual Body, he was in dire need of the Returning Organ Pill. His visit this time must have been for the Returning Organ Pill.

"One million two hundred thousand taels of gold!"

"I bid one million three hundred thousand!"

"One million five hundred thousand taels of gold!"

....

"I bid five million five hundred thousand taels of gold!"

In the end, the first bottle of Returning Organ Pill was taken by Mo Xinsui of the Hidden God Manor for five million five hundred thousand taels of gold, and the second bottle was claimed by an unnamed Spirit Transformation Realm martial artist with a high bid of seven million taels of gold.

When the auction for the third bottle of the Returning Organ Pill, which was also the last bottle, began, Wen Tianyu in Seat No. 13 looked at his master with a pitiful gaze.

He wanted to place a bid, but after being tricked by Ye Zhen and losing nearly two million taels of his fortune, he no longer had the courage, nor the financial means to do so.

"For the third bottle, you raise the bid!"

True Master Tianzhu let out a sigh, even though Wen Tianyu’s performance today had irritated him, in the end, he was his disciple, and his face within the Qingluo Sect still depended on Wen Tianyu’s performance.

"Four million!"

"I bid four million five hundred thousand!"

"Four million six hundred thousand!"

"I bid five million taels of gold!"

Wen Tianyu bid with ease, after all, he had the support of a Soul Sea Realm powerhouse behind him, and even when facing those noble families, he had a bit of confidence.

"I bid six million taels of gold!" Wen Tianyu roared his bid, also showing his determination to obtain this last bottle at all costs.

It must be said that Wen Tianyu did have a strategy when bidding for this bottle of Returning Organ Pill. A large increase in bid and the determination in his voice made many back down.

Moreover, the price of six million taels of gold was already high enough, equivalent to fifty thousand Low Grade Spirit Crystals, not a small amount at all. Even for a Soul Sea Realm powerhouse, it would be around two to three hundred thousand Low Grade Spirit Crystals at most.

"Six million taels of gold for the first time, does anyone else want to bid?"

The auctioneer smiled as he hammered down, "Six million taels of gold for the second time...."

Seeing that the Returning Organ Pill was about to be his, Wen Tianyu’s hands trembled with excitement. If he got this bottle of Returning Organ Pill, it could save him at least two to three years of arduous Cultivation, enabling his Acquired Spiritual Body to reach Great Accomplishment.

If his Acquired Spiritual Body reached Great Accomplishment, whether in this year’s Sect competition or the ranking competition of the Black Dragon Ancient Land’s Black Dragon Ranking, he would be able to achieve a higher place, better results, better rewards! The thought of potentially breaking into the top thirty of the Black Dragon Ranking this year was thrilling.

"Six million taels of gold for the third time, is there any...."

"I bid seven million taels of gold!"

Ye Zhen’s voice, highly inopportune, rang out, and Wen Tianyu’s hand, which was just about to reach into his Storage Ring to retrieve the gold, abruptly stiffened.

Wen Tianyu’s expression was as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly.

It was indeed swift retribution.

Just earlier, he had caused trouble for Ye Zhen with his random bids, and now Ye Zhen had turned the tables on him.

"I bid... seven million five hundred thousand taels of gold!"

Wen Tianyu’s bid came with difficulty, as he realized that his master, True Master Tianzhu, was looking on with a displeased expression – indeed, True Master Tianzhu’s wealth wasn’t just blown in by a Strong Wind, and the higher a martial artist’s Cultivation, the greater the consumption for Cultivation.

"Eight million!"

Ye Zhen bid with ease, his face filled with mockery. He had thought Wen Tianyu came today just to be an onlooker, but as it turned out, he had a goal in mind.

Having a goal was good. Without a goal, Ye Zhen would not have had the chance to deal with him.

"I bid... eight million and one hundred thousand!" Clenching his teeth and disregarding his master Tianzhu’s disgruntled expression, Wen Tianyu bid again.

"Eight million five hundred thousand!"

Ye Zhen bid effortlessly, but his bidding voice made Wen Tianyu’s face completely darken.

"I bid..."

"Enough!"

The reprimanding voice of True Master Tianzhu shattered Wen Tianyu’s last sliver of hope. Without his master’s support, he was unable to win the Returning Organ Pill.

Wen Tianyu’s face paled, and he slumped back into his chair, his gaze filled with disappointment. Without the Returning Organ Pill, it was impossible for him to reach the Great Accomplishment of the Acquired Spiritual Body within a year, let alone obtain a better ranking in the Black Dragon Ranking.

In the end, the third bottle of the Returning Organ Pill was taken by Ye Zhen for the high price of 8.5 million taels of gold.

"What’s going on here? This kid’s spending has almost surpassed the wealth of a Soul Sea Realm powerhouse. Doesn’t he want to bid for the Spirit Storage Pill?"

Inside Pavilion No. 10, Young Master Hu Hu Shuai with his folding fan expressed his confusion.

"How can there be someone who spends so lavishly? Why haven’t I ever heard of him before?" Hand Extreme Bu Changtian was also puzzled, his gaze occasionally drifting toward Ye Zhen in Pavilion No. 9, trying to discern something from Ye Zhen’s face. Yet, it was a completely unfamiliar one.

"He who sets a trap for others will eventually fall into it himself!"

As Ye Zhen looked at the newly acquired Returning Organ Pill, he let out a hum. It wasn’t too loud or soft, just enough to spread throughout the entire venue, and Wen Tianyu happened to hear it.

Upon hearing it, Wen Tianyu’s face turned even whiter, feeling an urge to vomit blood.

A strong sense of regret welled up in his heart. If only he had known this would happen, why did he try to trick Ye Zhen? Now, not only did he fail to trick Ye Zhen, but he had also ruined his prospects for the next few years.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the next item is the grand finale of this auction, the Spirit Storage Pill!

Many of you came here today for this Spirit Storage Pill, and you all know its effects, so I won’t go into detail. However, there is something I must inform all of our esteemed guests."

As he spoke, the auctioneer held up the pill bottle containing the Spirit Storage Pill, "Just to prepare the spiritual medicines for this Spirit Storage Pill, the Fragrant Pill King spent five years, expending countless efforts.

The process of concocting this Spirit Storage Pill is lengthy and very draining. To ensure there were no accidents, the Fragrant Pill King consumed two portions of Ning Shen Jade Liquid just to keep his spirits up during the process, not to mention countless other reinvigorating pills.

Moreover, according to the Fragrant Pill King himself, the earliest he could possibly concoct the Spirit Storage Pill again would be five years from now, and that’s assuming he has enough spiritual medicines at his disposal.

Furthermore, the success rate for producing the Spirit Storage Pill next time may be even lower, as the Fragrant Pill King no longer has any Ning Shen Jade Liquid to keep him alert."

"Alright, I’m sure you are all well aware of the value of this Spirit Storage Pill and are eager to bid. The starting bid for this Spirit Storage Pill is 50,000 Low Grade Spirit Crystals, and each increment must be no less than 5,000 Low Grade Spirit Crystals."

"I bid 100,000 Low Grade Spirit Crystals. Today, I, Hu Shuai, will secure the Spirit Storage Pill; none of you should try to compete with me!" As the auction started, Young Master Hu Hu Shuai of Iron City Hu Family made his stance clear, ready to fight it out with other bidders.

Indeed, as the sole heir of the Iron City Hu Family, if Hu Shuai couldn’t break through to the Spirit Transformation Realm, one could imagine his future fate.

"Iron City Hu Family, we at Divine Hidden Manor are not afraid of you! 120,000 Low Grade Spirit Crystals!" Mo Xinsui of Divine Hidden Manor was not polite in making an opposing bid.

"150,000!"

The voice of Hand Extreme Bu Changtian was sharp and firm, showing his determination to win.

As for the others, they were dumbstruck.

The price had tripled after just a few bids. At this rate, the auction seemed to be dominated by these three—Iron City Hu Family, Divine Hidden Manor, and Hand Extreme Bu Changtian—leaving no room for others to participate.

Ye Zhen was slightly surprised as well. The Spirit Storage Pill was clearly a pill that could defy destiny, not something average people could afford to bid on.

Considering the trend of the bidding, not to mention that he, Ye Zhen, had already spent most of his assets, even if he hadn’t, he likely wouldn’t have been able to win the Spirit Storage Pill.

Fortunately, Ye Zhen had come prepared, or else it would have been a wasted trip.

"200,000 Low Grade Spirit Crystals!"

When it was time to raise the bid, Young Master Hu Hu Shuai stepped out of his pavilion, his eyes bloodshot as he shouted in all directions, "You all know my situation! Unless I stake the entire Hu Family, I must get this Spirit Storage Pill. Mo and Bu, if you want to fight to the death, bring it on!"

With Hu Shuai being so determined, Bu Changtian hesitated. 200,000 Low Grade Spirit Crystals for a Spirit Storage Pill was not worth it already, and that wasn’t even the final price.

"It’s just a bid to the death!"

"I bid 210,000!"

Mo Xinsui from Divine Hidden Manor was not willing to give up just yet.

"250,000 Low Grade Spirit Crystals! If you, Mo, have the guts, outbid me. I’ll fight anyone who comes at me today!"

Sitting in his pavilion, Mo Xinsui of Divine Hidden Manor also changed his expression, sighing lightly and giving up the bid. Young Master Hu Shuai’s awkward situation was well-known to all.

For the Spirit Storage Pill, Hu Shuai could go mad and bet everything, but they wouldn’t. Besides, it wasn’t a wise choice to bid against a madman.

"Alright, it’s yours!"

"Thank you!"

Young Master Hu Hu Shuai rarely offered thanks, his gaze then intensely fixed on the auctioneer, urging him to finalize the auction quickly.

The price of 250,000 Low Grade Spirit Crystals meant that few people would contest it further.

As for Soul Sea Realm powerhouses, they were even less likely to bid. Why would they? Their direct disciples didn’t need it, as who among them would take on a disciple with low talent?

The auctioneer hadn’t expected that what should have been the most fiercely contended item, the Spirit Storage Pill, would be settled in just a few words. However, the final price was about 10% higher than their estimates, just not as intense as they had anticipated.

"Young Master Hu’s bid of 250,000 Low Grade Spirit Crystals. Is there any further bidding? If no one else bids, this Spirit Storage Pill will belong to Young Master Hu..."

"Hold on!"

Ye Zhen’s untimely voice rang out.

As Hu Shuai eagerly awaited the end of the auction, he turned furious upon hearing Ye Zhen’s voice, "Kid, what are you doing? You want to compete with me? You’ve already thrown away over three million taels of gold previously. What do you have to compete with me?" (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome you to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets at the starting point (qidian.com). Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)