Ten billion. That price was already astronomical. Everyone present knew it. The Seven-Star Gourd was indeed a priceless treasure, but to actually condense a Seven-Star Pill from it would be anything but simple. Everyone knew that perfection does not exist in this world. The more perfect something is, the more likely it hides flaws. And once those flaws are revealed, the perceived value naturally diminishes.
Just like how the Heavenly Gang Treasure Vase requires the absorption of Heavenly Gang Qi, or how the Yin-Yang Treasure Vase must devour the blood essence and soul of living beings—both come with enormous costs. Limitless use was obviously impossible.
Even the usually composed Lingjing and the others trembled slightly. Internally, they were shocked by Yi Tianxing's display of power and wealth. It was extravagant beyond comprehension. The man had opened with a bid of ten billion. How were they even supposed to respond? How could they compete? There was no way to outbid him.
"Of course! Absolutely! This Seven-Star Gourd now belongs to you, Emperor!"
The Lucky Cat smiled so widely that its eyes narrowed to slits.
Ding ding ding!!
With a wave of Yi Tianxing's hand, a torrential downpour of gleaming Eternal Coins poured out like golden rain, cascading onto the ground in front of him, forming neat, mountain-like piles. Each coin sparkled with golden light, so dazzling that it was impossible to look away—even for a second. It was absolutely overwhelming.
The shock it created was not just emotional—it struck the soul itself.
It was simply unbelievable.
Beneath the veil of mystic light, the Lucky Cat's figure visibly drooled. Its pupils turned into coin symbols as it stared blankly at the pile. Faced with such a deluge of Eternal Coins, words became meaningless.
Without a second thought, the Lucky Cat quickly swept the mountain of coins away. Its movements were lightning-fast, as if afraid they might vanish in the next moment.
Having secured its fortune, the Lucky Cat looked utterly pleased with itself—its expression filled with unrestrained joy.
"Emperor, I was wondering," said Tian Can, "in this Mysterious Auction House, can Eternal Coins be exchanged? I'm willing to trade Divine Sources for them."
No one disliked having too much money. And especially not when it came to Eternal Coins, one of the highest forms of currency in the world.
Lingjing (Spirit Mirror Queen) and the others perked up, clearly interested.
"Of course. In the Mysterious Auction House, Eternal Coins can be exchanged without limit. As long as you offer up appropriate rare treasures, everything can be converted into Eternal Coins at a clearly marked price."
Yi Tianxing answered without hesitation.
He smiled inwardly. That was one of the main reasons he had deliberately showcased such an absurd amount of Eternal Coins in public.
The auction house charged no fees, no commissions—so where would profit come from? The answer was: coin conversion. That was the key profit model.
As long as Eternal Coins remained in circulation, the benefits would multiply beyond imagination.
Over the years, Yi Tianxing had spread Eternal Coins across all regions of the Eternal World. And he could feel it—waves of fate converging back toward the Great Yi Dynasty. That was the true reason the dynasty's national fortune had been growing explosively yet steadily.
The Mysterious Auction House was accelerating that process—this time, facing the entire Eternal World. Every guest would become a carrier of Eternal Coin circulation.
"I want intelligence—or a solution," said Golden Armor, speaking in a low voice."How can one counter or destroy the Yin-Yang Demon Physique?"
"What?! The Yin-Yang Demon Physique? That thing actually exists?" gasped Queen Lingjing, visibly shocked."That's one of the strangest and most sinister constitutions under heaven. If it grows to maturity, it's incredibly troublesome."
"Yin-Yang Demon Physique? That sounds... interesting." Tian Can looked intrigued.
"I've heard of it." said the Drunkard."A body that combines Yin and Yang, male and female. It can be a man by day and a woman by night—or switch forms at will. The sexual organs of both sexes can appear or disappear as desired—even simultaneously.They like both men and women. They are a true hermaphrodite. Even worse, they can split into two bodies. Their cultivation speed is double the norm.If you kill the female half but not the male, she can instantly regenerate. Unless you kill both at once, you can't destroy them."
The Drunkard's tone was full of dread and disgust.
This physique was absolutely loathsome. Extremely hard to kill.
What made it even more terrifying was that those with this physique instinctively understood dual cultivation. The technique came to them naturally—they could absorb Yin or Yang energy from others, draining essence, vitality, and spirit to quickly grow stronger. Even their Dao insights would deepen through dual cultivation. For them, sex is cultivation, a direct path to comprehending the Dao of Yin and Yang.
Once someone with this body appeared, they would often grow rapidly in a very short time.
Worse still, they were indiscriminate. They didn't care what race or species their partner was. They would dual cultivate with anything.
Just imagining it made everyone shudder.
If you fell into their hands, they'd drain you to death—pleasure you to death.
Yi Tianxing winced slightly. He'd never seen such a physique before, but just hearing about it gave him a headache. It was truly wicked.
"Whoever can offer a method to destroy the Yin-Yang Demon Physique, I will pay handsomely!"Golden Armor's tone was serious.
"The biggest problem lies in the core of Yin and Yang within the body. If you can disrupt that balance, the physique might collapse."Yi Tianxing offered his insight."But doing that is nearly impossible. That internal balance is inherently perfect—able to shift and transform to maintain itself constantly. Disrupting it is as hard as ascending to the heavens."
"If we had an object of extreme Yin or extreme Yang, and injected it into the body, we might be able to shatter that balance,"** Queen Lingjing added."But no one has tested it, so we can't say for sure."
"I remember a record in my sect's library. The Yin-Yang Demon Physique often causes spiritual instability—a strange state of mind that can easily fracture. If the mind splits, there may be a crack in their will."The Drunkard suggested.
That, too, was unproven. Everything would require experimentation.
"Does anyone have an extreme Yin or extreme Yang item? I'm willing to trade for it!"Golden Armor called out again.
"This kitty has the Nine Yin Spike!"The Lucky Cat's eyes gleamed."It's a one-use treasure—an extreme Yin item. But I want money—lots of Eternal Coins!"
With a paw swipe, it brought out a pitch-black coffin nail. The thing radiated cold and evil energy. Just looking at it sent chills down the spine.
"I have a top-tier cultivation manual—Golden Armor Immortal Burial Sutra.When cultivated to the limit, it can bury true immortals. The war body becomes indestructible. If sold to you, Emperor, what price would it fetch?"Golden Armor asked Yi Tianxing.
Obviously, his earlier move had paid off.
The Lucky Cat had now fully accepted Eternal Coins and was obsessed with getting more. To it, these coins were not just money—they were life itself.
"Alright, I'll offer three million Eternal Coins for the technique.You're free to sell it to others as well—it won't affect this deal."
Yi Tianxing nodded.
Cultivation methods were paradoxical—both the most valuable and the least. Once it spreads, you can't expect it to stay a secret forever. And if Golden Armor could sell it to others for a profit, of course he would.
But if the method was truly unique—an absolute secret—its value would be much higher.
"Deal. Three million it is."
Golden Armor nodded.
This wasn't like the Seven-Star Gourd, which was essentially a divine artifact. That was an overpriced deal due to its uniqueness.
Three million for the sutra was fair.
The Lucky Cat didn't object either. It happily made the trade, then swept the coins into its storage like a dragon hoarding treasure. It even held a few Eternal Coins in its paw, blowing on them and enjoying the crisp clinking sound with bliss.
The auction continued.
One rare treasure after another was brought out. Each one was enough to make countless cultivators go mad with desire.
After a round of trading, everyone had gained something. Naturally, their attitudes toward the Mysterious Auction House shifted—it was now seen as a genuine source of profit. Who would refuse to come again?
Afterward, the guests began chatting casually, exchanging knowledge and stories from far and wide.
This kind of gathering happened only once a year. And with everyone scattered across distant realms, many would likely never meet again. Sharing experiences became valuable intelligence.
"I once saw an island in the Eastern Sea," said Divine Eye."All the creatures on it were tiny—a nation of little people. The island could move by itself. A strange force made it impossible to approach or enter. Outsiders couldn't get in; insiders couldn't get out.But I saw a giant stone tablet on the island. Engraved on it were ancient characters: Long Bo!!"