Chapter 628: My Time Is Very Precious

The truth was that this sort of thing was no big deal to the auction house. If it happened, then they would only have to teach the perpetrator a good lesson then kick them out. The Golem Square was quite powerful, so they weren't afraid of anyone.

"Boom!" Li Qiye didn't move at all while the two guards were blown away. With a series of bangs, the two guards shot through several large walls of the auction house before finally reaching the street.

This commotion caused an uproar in the auction room as everyone turned around; some were even startled, and one person shouted: "What is going on?"

The finale of the first half was suddenly stopped. The auctioneer was especially shocked to see such a situation.

At this location, Lie Jie also saw Li Qiye, so he sneered: "So it is that ignorant and suicidal human."

Dozens of experts from the auction house rushed over to surround Li Qiye's group of three. Bai Weng and Shi Hao were frightened pale and had painful expressions. This was going to be bad.

At this moment, a person who appeared to be the manager walked out with a cold expression full of murderous intent.

The auction was now paused, and many people were looking at Li Qiye. Lie Jie then used this opportunity to fan the flames: "Sovereign Hu, teach this blind boy a lesson! Break his limbs and hang him outside the city walls so that he won't ever dare to think that the Golem Square is a place for him to show off!"

It was no wonder that Lie Jie hated Li Qiye. He was originally one of the chosen candidates to participate in the Alchemy Conference for the Giant Bamboo Country. Who would have thought that last night, news came that he was temporarily rejected? The Lie Clan asked around and heard some rumors. The problem was because of Li Qiye, so Lie Jie immediately went to cause trouble for him early in the morning.

Lie Jie was happy to see Li Qiye not knowing any better and causing trouble in the Golem Square. This was called ignoring the accepting heavens and barging into the unwelcoming hell!

Manager Hu of the Golem Square stepped in front of Li Qiye. He was called Sovereign Hu because he was a Heavenly Sovereign. An auction house with a manager at this level was quite incredible, and its might was apparent.

Manager Hu spoke coldly: "Friend, if you want to do business, then we very much welcome you. However, if you want to cause trouble, I'm afraid you came to the wrong place."

Li Qiye relaxedly said: "You are right, I came for business, but those items are not worthy of my consideration so I wanted to go upstairs for a look. However, it seems that you guys don't want to do business, so if you'll excuse me, I'm not a person who holds back."

Li Qiye's proud attitude caused the auction participants to chatter with each other in a low voice. They wondered where this human came from to act so boisterously in the Golem Square.

Lie Jie sneered and said: "Hahaha, a no-name junior like you still wants to participate in the second half? Give up on this thought, that place isn't meant for poor brats like you. Fool! Daring to cause trouble in the Golem Square? You are tired of living!"

He didn't forget to incite trouble so that the square would teach Li Qiye a good lesson.

Manager Hu's eyes sharpened with killing intent as he said: "Friend, are you purposely causing trouble?"

Li Qiye was too lazy to argue with the manager so he threw out a treasure box and nonchalantly said: "Don't waste my time, tell your superior to come out. The second half is about to start."

Manager Hu caught the box and opened it for a look, then he immediately closed it. Aghast, he held it carefully with both hands and immediately ordered someone standing next to him: "Quick, go invite the ancestor!"

Such a sudden development astounded everyone. It all happened too quickly because just a second ago, Manager Hu still wanted to teach Li Qiye a lesson.

In a short amount of time, an old man with pure white hair approached. His blood energy was hidden, but him merely standing there gave off the feeling of a mountain’s immensity.

Manager Hu quickly gave the old man the box with a serious expression and also whispered in the old man's ear.

After hearing what the manager said, the old man opened the box and was completely shocked. He also quickly closed it.

He bowed his head towards Li Qiye and said: "Our Golem Square's people have eyes but can't see Mt. Tai. This old man is apologizing for any offense that Young Noble might have received. Your arrival at the Golem Square is our honor and allows the square to become much more radiant."

This sudden change left both the buyers and the others in the room stunned, especially those who knew this old man beforehand, they all had to take deep breaths. This old man had a great background and had been renowned since several years ago. With his protection, no one had ever dared to come and mess with the Golem Square.

But now, his respectful attitude towards Li Qiye was simply unbelievable. People were curious and wondered what was inside the box.

Bai Weng and Shi Hao were surprised as well. Just what could be inside the box to cause the square to change its attitude by this much?

Li Qiye said slowly: "Okay, no more nonsense. I came to pick up a couple of things and heard that your auctions have decent items in the second half. Now begin, don’t waste everyone's time."

"Of course." The old man quickly replied then asked Manager Hu: "Manager Hu, how is the first half of the auction?"

Manager Hu answered: "Right now, we are auctioning the featured item, the cauldron. It had just begun."

The auctioneer added: "The current highest bidder is the Young Noble from the Lie Clan with 16,000 Heavenly Sovereign Refined Jades."

Li Qiye glanced at Lie Jie then told the auctioneer: "I want this cauldron."

There was already a feud between the two, so after hearing Li Qiye, Lie Jie's expression sank as he coldly said: "Right now, I am the highest bidder. Since it is an auction, you should follow its rules. Don't tell me you want to bypass the rules and buy it at a cheap price?"

Li Qiye was too lazy to look at Lie Jie as he spoke: "16,000 Heavenly Sovereign Refined Jades?" He told the auctioneer: "I bid 100 Virtuous Paragon Refined Jades."

"100 Virtuous Paragon Refined Jades!" Li Qiye's bid caused quite a stir as everyone stared intensely at him.

Bai Weng and Shi Hao lost their minds as well. These were Virtuous Paragon Refined Jades; they had never seen such a grade before.

Although refined jades could be exchanged, that was only in principle. It was virtually impossible to see such a transaction in reality unless one was exchanging jades of a higher grade for ones of a lower grade, or else it would be at a very unfavorable ratio.

For example, using a Virtuous Paragon Refined Jade to trade for lesser ones such as jades of the Heavenly King or Heavenly Sovereign grade… There would surely be many people who would happily make this deal.

However, if one wanted to use these lower grade jades to exchange for a Virtuous Paragon Refined Jade, it would be very difficult even if they offered a higher price than the market standard.

For cultivators, higher grade refined jades were extremely hard to come by, especially those of the Virtuous Paragon level. Almost all of them were monopolized by monsters such as imperial lineages. Great powers who had Virtuous Paragon jades were either extremely strong or had their ancestors accumulate them over a very long period of time.

Everyone felt that Li Qiye was too outrageous. One hundred Virtuous Paragon Refined Jades to buy a Heavenly Cauldron — what could be crazier than this?

Li Qiye looked at Lie Jie and asked: "Do you still want to bid?"

At this time, Lie Jie's expression was extremely ugly. Although the Lie Clan was very rich, he couldn't take out Virtuous Paragon Refined Jades. It wouldn’t be easy for his clan either.

Li Qiye lazily said: "Okay, if no one else wants to bid higher, then let it be done."

Li Qiye's arrogance left everyone helpless. Many alchemists present also wanted this cauldron, but bidding one hundred Virtuous Paragon Refined Jades or more was too crazy!

"No, no, no." The old man quickly gave the refined jades back to Li Qiye and said: "If Young Noble wants this Heavenly Cauldron, then we'll just gift it to you. It is only a little present, it's not worth anything."

"Very well." Li Qiye looked at the old man and said: "Since you have such goodwill, I will sincerely do business with you."

The old man's first order of business was to gift the cauldron with a Vermillion Divine Flame Fire Source to Li Qiye. Everyone was astonished; just what was it that made the old man so generous?

Shi Hao and Bai Weng were scared silly. A cauldron with the value of one hundred Virtuous Paragon Refined Jades was given away with just one phrase; this was too unbelievable. They couldn't understand the life of the rich.

The old man personally led Li Qiye into the place where the second half of the auction was taking place.

It was even more extravagant and luxurious. Each honored guest had their own room where they could clearly see the auction stage.

Here, one could choose to sit on the balcony in the open and feel the atmosphere of the auction. And if they didn't wish to show their face, they could just stay in the room and be out of sight.

The old man led Li Qiye into his private room. When Li Qiye sat down, the Heavenly Cauldron was already packaged.

The old man personally handed it over to Li Qiye and said: "Just a small gift."

"I'll happily accept it then." Li Qiye accepted the cauldron and didn't bother looking at it as he handed it over to Bai Weng, calmly saying: "Bai Weng, you have worked hard as my guide, so this cauldron is for you."

The old man was not surprised at all to see Li Qiye's action. If he could take out that thing, then it made sense that the cauldron was nothing to him.

However, it was different for Bai Weng. He shivered in shock and stammered: "For… for… me?"

It was the most precious item he had ever received in his life!

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The truth was that this sort of thing was no big deal to the auction house. If it happened, then they would only have to teach the perpetrator a good lesson then kick them out. The Golem Square was quite powerful, so they weren't afraid of anyone.

"Boom!" Li Qiye didn't move at all while the two guards were blown away. With a series of bangs, the two guards shot through several large walls of the auction house before finally reaching the street.

This commotion caused an uproar in the auction room as everyone turned around; some were even startled and one person shouted: "What is going on?"

The finale of the first half was suddenly stopped. The auctioneer was especially shocked to see such a situation.

At this location, Lie Jie also saw Li Qiye, so he sneered: "So it is that ignorant and suicidal human."

Dozens of experts from the auction house rushed over to surround Li Qiye's group of three. Bai Weng and Shi Hao were frightened pale and had painful expressions. This was going to be bad.

At this moment, a person who appeared to be the manager walked out with a cold expression full of murderous intent.

The auction had stopped and many people were looking at Li Qiye. Lie Jie then used this opportunity to fan the fire: "Venerable Hu, teach this blind boy a lesson! Break his limbs and hang him outside the city walls as an example so that he won't ever dare to think that the Golem Square is a place for him to show off!"

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Chapter 629: Auction

Li Qiye quite liked Bai Weng. In addition to being an alchemist, his experience and insight were both very rich. Li Qiye had decided that Bai Weng would be the guide for Shi Hao, so he said: "When Shi Hao joins the palace for training later on, he will need you to watch over him."

"Rest assured, Young Noble, I will take good care of Shi Hao!" Bai Weng solemnly stated his commitment.

At this time, the old man from the square asked Li Qiye again in an earnest manner: "Young Noble, may I check it again?"

With Li Qiye's permission, the old man unlocked the seal on the box again and observed the item inside with a serious expression. He looked back and forth and even sniffed it as part of a very meticulous process.

Bai Weng and Shi Hao were also curious and wanted to see as well. However, it was blocked by the old man's hand, so they couldn't see it.

After finishing his check, the old man respectfully asked: "Will Young Noble sell this to the square, or do you want to auction it?"

"Auction." Li Qiye said: "I don't want refined jades, only other items. As long as others have things that can interest me, then I'll trade. But if not, then if the square has something I like, you guys may have it."

"I understand." The old man replied. He didn't find it strange at all since Li Qiye easily threw out one hundred Virtuous Paragon Refined Jades. With such a style, it meant that Li Qiye was not part of the nouveau riche or someone who got lucky with treasures along the way. He must have a great background.

The old man had seen countless people and knew that Li Qiye was as formidable as a dragon hiding in the depths of a swamp.

If Li Qiye didn't lack refine jades, then only unique treasures would be able to interest him.

The old man guaranteed Li Qiye: "Don't worry, Young Noble, the Golem Square will not disappoint you. A few ancestors with earth-shattering backgrounds are coming to the auction, and I'm sure they will be interested in your item."

Shi Hao and Bai Weng were both gasping after hearing this. The old man was referring to ancestors from great powers, and perhaps even those from imperial lineages. This type of character was extremely renowned, people they could never come into contact with.

"That would be good." Li Qiye calmly said.

At this time, Manager Hu asked: "Ancestor, a few guests still haven't arrived yet, should we start the second half now?"

The old man looked at Li Qiye then nodded his head and said: "Begin, time is precious. Those who are late will have to miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Manager Hu obediently bowed and went to carry out the order while the old man carefully put the treasure box away. He told Li Qiye right afterward: "Just let us know if you need anything, Young Noble. I have to go take care of something now."

Li Qiye nodded his head as the old man took his leave. There were only maids left in the room. A maid brought a tray forward with a plaque on it and told Li Qiye: "Young Noble, this is a token of friendship from our master. It is a 'Noblest Writ' from our Golem Square. We hope that you will visit us in the future."

These writs were only given to Demon Kings and ancestors from the great powers with high status. Those who held these writs were the most esteemed guests of the square; ordinary people could never reach this level.

Bai Weng was very familiar with the capital, so he was shaken to see the square’s writ. In the country, even the eighteen monarchs didn't have one, only the Demon King did. But now, the square gave Li Qiye one of them — this was being too generous.

Li Qiye didn't bother looking at it and casually handed it over to Shi Hao.

Shi Hao was stunned since he had never held an item that represented such high status before in his life.

When the auctioneer stepped onto the stage, Li Qiye said as he sat on the balcony: "The auction is about to begin. Let us see what items the square can take out."

Bai Weng and Shi Hao stood right behind him. This was their first time attending an auction of this level, so they were able to expand their horizons.

There were many private rooms as well as occupied balconies in this auction hall. Some rooms were pitch black with indistinct figures.

In this situation, many liked to show their face while others preferred to be hidden. However, regardless of their preference, they all had great backgrounds and fame.

Bai Weng, standing on the balcony, was able to recognize many big characters with his great knowledge, so he murmured: "Ninefingers Alchemist, the Flowing Water Valley's Flood Dragon Monarch, the Heavenly Flame Stone-saint, the Giant Stone Royal Lord…"

However, among those on the balconies, there was only one person who Li Qiye was familiar with. A girl as arrogant as a phoenix displaying its fine feathers was in front of everyone.

This was the arrogant girl who had grievances against Li Qiye, the descendant of the Jian Clan — Jian Wushuang!

Jian Wushuang's eyes became cold when she saw Li Qiye sitting on another balcony. She quickly shifted her glance away from this sight that annoyed her; of course she would not act friendly with him.

The auctioneer spoke while standing on the stage: "Honored guests, the auction today formally begins now. This just happens to be our annual auction, so the items this time will surely catch your interest. Our Golem Square wishes for everyone to have a fruitful venture so that you will not feel as if this was a wasted trip."

The first item was brought up. The auctioneer said: "This first item is an appetizer. Since our Stone Medicine World has the highest concentration of alchemists, I'm sure many friends today are high-level alchemists. I'm confident that this first item will please the alchemy crowd."

He then opened a trunk. It was full of purple soil as a violet aura spread out with great energy.

"This is the finest soil to cultivate medicines — Violetheart Mud. It is suitable to grow all types of medicines and grasses, especially the soulgrass variety. Of course, there is no further need to describe its effectiveness. Although it is only one trunk, it is more than enough to grow one root of any medicine that you like. The starting bid for this Violetheart Mud is 30,000 Heavenly Sovereign Refined Jades."

An alchemist immediately bidded: "40,000 Heavenly Sovereign Refined Jades!"

For alchemists, medicine cultivation was a very deep field of research. All of them wanted to grow the best spirit medicine possible.

Cultivation materials, soil, fertilizer, and the techniques were all extremely important factors. A good medicine might be hard to find, but it was even harder to find good soil. In the world of alchemists, good soil was always sought after, let alone the Stone Medicine World with its strong alchemy background.

"50,000 Heavenly Sovereign Refined Jades!" Another big shot named a higher price.

One immediately followed suit: "80,000!"

"100,000!"

After many rounds of bidding, the Violetheart Mud was finally sold for the high price of 800,000 Heavenly Sovereign Refined Jades.

The second item was brought up and introduced by the auctioneer: "The second auction item is a bottle of Longevity Blood. This is the blood of a 2,300,000 year old Longevity Spirit that operates at night. I don't need to explain the benefits of this Longevity Blood; this is the best of the best, something that all Heavenly Kings desire. The starting price is 400,000 Heavenly King Refined Jades."

The moment the introduction was over, many great characters were shaken. In the present times, many Heavenly Kings were in control, but many of them were very old and on the verge of death. Longevity Blood was the main ingredient for creating Longevity Medicines. This bottle was definitely the best for Heavenly Kings of any level.

Suddenly, these big characters in the chamber could no longer sit still and started a fierce bidding war. In the end, this bottle of blood was sold for 3,700,000 Heavenly King Refined Jades.

The next few items were all rare treasures and were sold at exorbitant prices since the majority of the buyers were all big shots. One or two items were sold at unbelievable prices.

During the process, Jian Wushuang was a big spender. Her bids were always much higher than others, giving off the feeling that "this lady has too much money."

Because of this, people were reluctant to compete with her even if they wanted the item. Moreover, most of the big shots here were from great powers, and some of them were of the ancestor level. However, Jian Wushuang was the golden daughter of the Jian Clan, and the Jian Clan was an imperial lineage. Ordinary people didn't dare to compete with her while the ancestors didn't want to compete with a junior like her.

Outside of Jian Wushuang's lavish spending, there was another young man who was also very generous. He raised the price of one item to an outrageous level and bought it without any hesitation, suggesting that he was also not lacking in money.

Meanwhile, Li Qiye didn't bother looking at the items. They were too common for him, so he was too lazy to bid.

Bai Weng and Shi Hao were different, especially Shi Hao since he was still young and inexperienced. Today, all the items before them were supreme treasures. They wouldn't dare to dream of these items before, but now they had the fortune of seeing them in person thanks to Li Qiye bringing them to the second half of the auction.

All the spirit medicines had been auctioned off, so everyone was waiting for the rumored Heavenly Cauldron to appear.

Finally, it was taken out onto the stage. It had the appearance of a tree stump — very archaic looking. It didn't have an oppressive aura, but it had a profound dao intent.

The auctioneer introduced this cauldron: "The next item is this Heavenly Cauldron. The first thing to note is its amazing background; it came from the Alchemy Kingdom."

These words caused the audience to clamor as all eyes gazed intensely at this cauldron.

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