The grey wolf mother, bound in chains, was pulled onto the stage by a skinny man in black robes. Huang Shengyi looked at the wolf and began her introduction.
"This is a grey wolf," she said. "This type of wolf is very suitable for increasing the grade of one's source core, allowing those who are born unable to cultivate to do so without any issues. This grey wolf is a middle-grade, first-level fearless beast, making it perfect for children five years and under. Many of the younger generations in our Tinding Kingdom are born without the ability to cultivate due to low-grade source cores. With this single demonic beast, your children and grandchildren can step onto the path of cultivation, distinguishing themselves from ordinary humans."
Hearing her words, the white wolf felt a crushing wave of naiveté. He had foolishly believed they could survive this ordeal, never knowing that grey wolves had such a use for humans. His plans had been built on a flawed understanding, and in this moment, he realized that without immortality or power, his pack was destined for death. As he watched the bidding begin, with dozens of people vying for his mother, he felt a true sense of powerlessness.
In the end, his mother was sold for eighty thousand gold notes—more than the Bone-Condensing Pill. The buyer, a man in yellow robes, walked onto the stage with a three-year-old boy. He spoke to Huang Shengyi for a few minutes before stepping to the side.
"Elder Huo Yuanjia of the Huo family would like to perform the procedure here," Huang Shengyi announced, "as he does not want his son to spend any more time as a mortal. The Blue Merchant Guild is happy to oblige, and we request that you, our esteemed audience, spare a few minutes to witness the birth of a young master of the Huo family." She bowed slightly, and the crowd, already well-disposed toward her, readily agreed.
"There's no problem, Fairy Huang!" a man in the audience shouted, and others quickly voiced their agreement.
Tears streamed down the white wolf's face; he knew his mother was about to die. She was pulled to the center of the stage and held down by five men from the crowd who had volunteered. Elder Huo Yuanjia stood between her and the young boy, placing his left hand on the wolf's head and his right hand on the boy's. He closed his eyes and began to channel his origin qi in a strange pattern through his meridians. Soon, a mysterious red energy began to flow from the wolf into the boy. As more of the energy left her body, the mother's form shriveled, until only bones covered in dried skin remained.
The white wolf cried out, his tears turning to blood. His sister had already fainted from the horror. The white wolf, now filled with even greater dread, knew what was next. The effectiveness of the procedure had been confirmed, and there was still another grey wolf, his sister...for auction. The sheer number of humans made him realize how many children would need a grey wolf to sacrifice for their futures. His sister was sold next, and the same horrific process was repeated in front of him. Unable to handle any more trauma, the white wolf finally passed out.