On the Dou Qi Continent, a Dou Huang-level warrior, barring any unforeseen circumstances, could easily live for over a hundred years.
However, if they were unable to break through the Dou Huang barrier and reach the Dou Zong realm, then those hundred years would pass in a flash...
For many nearing their end, whether they were Dou Huang or Dou Zong, another ten years could very well change the course of their lives.
It's no exaggeration to say they'd been given another life!
Therefore, on the Dou Qi Continent, elixirs that extend lifespan, like the Qingming Shoudan, are often the most sought-after.
Watching Mo Lan, who was still diligently stirring the crowd on stage, some people couldn't help but shout.
"Stop talking nonsense! Bid now!"
Mo Lan ignored the question and continued to explain the auction rules...
"Because this recipe is so precious, and specifically requested by its owner, the auction method is somewhat unique. Instead of using gold coins, we'll choose barter..."
This was a condition Mo Tang had already prepared, having already announced during the initial promotion, so he wasn't worried that those present wouldn't be prepared.
The reason Mo Tang chose barter over gold coins was that after this auction, he felt his pocketbook would reach eight figures again, more than enough. He wouldn't be able to buy more resources anytime soon... What
he lacked more immediately were resources that could convert energy. That's why he chose barter for this recipe, targeting the high-level alchemists present from all over the place!
Mo Lan's words startled many in the audience, and a wave of discontent soon followed. However,
despite their discontent, they understood that the item belonged to them, and if they wanted it, they had to follow their rules.
After the previous incident with the Dou Huang of the Izumo Empire, no one dared to step forward and offer themselves up.
As for the alchemists and major factions who had already prepared, they began to offer their prices.
High-quality medicinal herbs, elixirs, magic cores... these were the items Mo Tang had chosen.
Jia Xingtian, who had just paid 12 million to purchase the Heavenly Burning Fire Art, took the stage again and presented the royal family's prepared bargaining chips.
As he returned, Fa Ma, who was sitting next to him, spoke in surprise.
"Hey, old man Jia, are you royals not prepared? You just paid over 10 million gold coins, and now you're trading resources for the recipe?"
Jia Xingtian glanced at his old friend and nodded slightly, without answering.
Even so, Fa Ma could guess the reason behind the royal family's actions...
Jia Xingtian's deadline was approaching!
As the guardian of the Jia Ma royal family, Jia Xingtian had already achieved Dou Huang status at the time of its founding.
Technically, he was actually a generation older than both Fa Ma and Hai Bodong...
Over the past century, although Jia Xingtian's strength had continuously improved, he was ultimately stuck at the peak of Dou Huang for decades, unable to make any progress!
If he couldn't find another opportunity to improve his cultivation, his lifespan would truly be coming to an end...
If Jia Xingtian were to die, the Jia Ma Imperial Family would no longer have a top-tier Dou Huang-level expert...
and then, I'm afraid, their Jia Ma Imperial Family would truly be doomed...
With the Qingming Longevity Pill, it would be like giving him another ten years.
If he truly couldn't break through again in those ten years, then he would have plenty of time to fully devote himself to helping the Imperial Family cultivate a qualified expert...
This was the best option he could think of.
Fa Ma shook his head slightly, preparing to stand up and make his offer, but ultimately chose not to do anything.
Seeing this, Jia Xingtian's expression faltered slightly, and he whispered to Fa Ma through telepathy: "Thank you!"
With the Jia Ma Imperial Family's all-out effort, the others naturally pale in comparison.
The Gama Royal Family had a natural advantage: they were a local power...
This wasn't because Mo Tang favored local forces, but rather because they were close to Yancheng and had acquaintances. They could simply raise the price to a point where no one else could afford it, and then bring in bargaining chips from the Imperial Capital...
a kind of buy now, pay later.
Of course, only the Gama Royal Family and the Alchemist Guild could do this; Mo Tang was worried that the others wouldn't have the leverage!
The auction lasted nearly a day, concluding successfully as dusk fell.
Even though Mo Tang had anticipated the auction's bounty, he still felt a surge of joy when he heard Mo Lan's report.
With such a substantial sum of money flowing in, he could plunder the Black Horn Region again when he had time.
As for why he didn't spend the money in the Gama Empire... it was because Mo Tang felt that this auction, combined with the previous deal with the Alchemist Guild, had already fully tapped the Gama Empire's potential.
Even though many forces definitely still have a lot of good stuff in their hands, like the Alchemist Guild's massive medicinal material warehouse, they won't sell it to him anymore...
The only place in the entire northwest continent where Mo Tang could continue to plunder was the Black Horn Region, so he would definitely return after this incident was over.
After the auction concluded, most of the people who had gathered in Yancheng had already left, but even so, the city had become several times more prosperous and bustling than before because of the auction!
Countless small and medium-sized forces sought entry to the city, and major mercenary groups also approached Mo Lan to discuss establishing a presence there.
This gave the Mo Alliance an opportunity to expand its strength.
However, Mo Tang had no interest in these minor disputes. He was now rushing to Black Rock City to see if he could convince the three major families there to join the alliance.
If they did, the Mo Alliance would gain a few more Douling-level masters to support it, and future auctions would not be as difficult as they were this time!
However, with the addition of these powerful families, the position of leader of the Mo League can only be held by Mo Tang, the alliance's top expert...
As for Mo Lan, the original leader of the Mo League, he can only assist Mo Tang in managing the alliance.
(End of this chapter)