Primordial Emperor
Chapter 286: Bidding Contest

Chapter 286: Chapter 286: Bidding Contest

"Alright, then I’ll first take a look at the auction."

Lin Chen nodded his agreement and was soon led by a maid to a private room of the Wanxing Commerce Association.

The scale of this auction far surpassed any auction in Desolate Sky City, with tens of thousands of attendees filling the auction venue.

Lin Chen, escorted by the maid dispatched by Yu Weilian, was taken to an elegant private room that was clearly beyond the reach of ordinary martial artists.

After putting on a mask to cover his face, Lin Chen had no qualms about looking directly from the private room towards the central high podium of the auction hall.

The auction below had already begun, personally conducted by Yu Weilian.

Following a brief introduction by Yu Weilian, she went straight to the point and started the auction.

Many were eager and restless; they came with well-defined purposes.

But even with their impatience, no one dared to act recklessly within the Wanxing Commerce Association; they could only wait patiently for the official start of the auction.

"The first item up for bid is an Earth-Level Mid-Grade magic artifact, a pair of axes known as Iron Plate Golden Axes, made by the famous artifact refiner from our association, Master Li Ge. I am sure many of you are already familiar with his work."

"A fine piece from Master Li Ge, starting at five thousand top-quality spirit stones, with each bid increment no less than one thousand top-quality spirit stones. Let the bidding begin."

Yu Weilian said calmly, her tranquil face in stark contrast to the excitement among the attendees upon hearing her introduction.

After all, Li Ge’s reputation in the Great Flame Dynasty was indeed lofty.

Knowing the item was created by Li Ge, many began vying, initiating a bidding frenzy.

"Four thousand top-quality spirit stones!"

"Five thousand!"

"Eight thousand!"

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Seeing everyone bidding so eagerly, Lin Chen couldn’t help but become curious.

Firstly, that the very first item of Wanxing Commerce Association’s auction was already an Earth-grade Low-quality Magical Treasure; secondly, he wondered if he, too, could make money like this if he became a Fourth-Grade artifact refiner and refined Earth Grade High-Level Magical Treasures.

This thought excited Lin Chen.

And that Earth-grade Low-quality Magical Treasure bidding quickly ended, with a martial artist purchasing it for seventeen thousand top-quality spirit stones.

As that martial artist secured the Earth-grade Low-quality Magical Treasure, the second item was brought out and positioned on the high stage for auction.

As Yu Weilian introduced the item, she also announced the starting price.

It was a cultivation material with a wood attribute, exceedingly useful for martial artists who cultivated wood attribute techniques.

The moment Lin Chen heard about the wood attribute material, his heart vibrated fiercely, his gaze fixated on what Yu Weilian held in her hand.

"Purple Thunder Tung Flower Tree!"

Lin Chen exclaimed involuntarily. His cultivation of Scorching Sun Divine Fist required materials of various Five Elements attributes, with the previously prepared Heavy Magnetic Dust serving this very purpose. Now, he just needed a wood attribute cultivation material.

The Purple Thunder Tung Flower Tree was a remarkably extraordinary cultivation treasure among wood attributes.

Getting it would mean Lin Chen could commence practicing the Fiery Flame Divine Fist, and he was determined to have it.

Lin Chen then joined the bidding competition.

"The Purple Thunder Tung Flower Tree, as you all are aware, is an excellent material for those cultivating wood attribute techniques. Moreover, it possesses the Purple Thunder Attribute, which could potentially enhance a cultivator’s secondary attribute. It is indeed a rare treasure."

"The starting bid for this treasure is twenty thousand top-quality spirit stones, with each increment no less than five thousand. Please begin placing your bids."

Following Yu Weilian’s statement, countless martial artists fell silent.

Despite the Purple Thunder Tung Flower Tree’s high value and rarity, it was only significant for martial artists cultivating wood attribute techniques. To others, it held little benefit aside from trading for items with those who practice such techniques.

Furthermore, the price of the Purple Thunder Tung Flower Tree was quite steep, and although many martial artists desired to purchase it for others, they were reluctant to bid, considering it overly expensive.

"Thirty thousand top-quality spirit stones!"

Nevertheless, there was still someone in the crowd who raised their hand and made an offer.

It was a woman in a pink dress, bidding from a private room on the second floor. Although her face was not visible, her voice was exceptionally pleasing to the hear.

Immediately, many heads turned towards the private room, curious about the person willing to spend such an amount.

Lin Chen was no exception; he glanced over and realized that the woman in pink was from the Floral Transfer Palace and also a contestant in the Soaring Dragon Conference.

Lin Chen remembered she was called ’Hua Lianxin,’ and she was also one of the top twenty-five contenders on the Soaring Dragon List.

After Hua Lianxin’s bid, no one else made an offer, seemingly recognizing the woman and not wanting to offend her. Moreover, to the majority, the Purple Thunder Tung Flower Tree was not of personal use.

"Thirty-five thousand top-quality spirit stones!"

Lin Chen could not help but give a wry smile as he made his offer.

At this moment, he no longer cared about possibly offending Hua Lianxin, or attracting attention from others.

The Purple Thunder Tung Flower Tree was vitally beneficial to his cultivation of the Scorching Sun Divine Fist, and he was determined to acquire it.

Successfully cultivating the Scorching Sun Divine Fist would surely enhance his strength. Now, residing in the Great Flame Dynasty’s Royal Family and participating in the Soaring Dragon Conference, he needed to reinforce his trump cards; the mere cost did not concern him, nor did offending Hua Lianxin.

In an auction, it is always the highest bidder who wins.

If Hua Lianxin harbored any grudge, they would settle it face-to-face during the Soaring Dragon Conference.

"Fifty thousand!"

Hua Lianxin did not have many spirit stones on her, and fifty thousand top-quality spirit stones were her limit.

Initially, after her last bid, she thought she would be able to secure the Purple Thunder Tung Flower Tree for thirty thousand top-quality spirit stones.

But unexpectedly, Lin Chen suddenly stepped in with a higher bid.

She glanced towards the private room on the third floor, catching a glimpse of Lin Chen wearing a mask that concealed his features, and she silently made a mental note of his appearance, though she did not recognize him.

The gazes of others also turned towards Lin Chen’s private room, with many speculating.

"This young man is going to be in big trouble. To dare snatch something wanted by someone from the Floral Transfer Palace, doesn’t he know that those from the Floral Transfer Palace are particularly vindictive?"