"The Strange Mushroom Tongtian Chrysanthemum is a treasure! We must take it!"
Du Bu Si, the leader of the Body Sect, stared intently at the Strange Mushroom Tongtian Chrysanthemum on the stage, his eyes gleaming with surprise.
His hands clenched into fists, knowing full well that this immortal herb was a godsend for their Body Sect.
Recalling the previous Qiluo Tulip auction, he hadn't competed simply because that immortal herb had little value for the Body Sect, merely boosting spirit power.
But this Strange Mushroom Tongtian Chrysanthemum was completely different. It could significantly enhance one's physical strength.
For the Body Sect, which prioritized body cultivation, it was a herb tailor-made for them, the key to boosting their power.
"Sixteen million gold soul coins!"
Du Bu Si raised his auction board without hesitation, his voice firm and forceful.
Dai Hao's expression changed slightly when he saw the Body Sect's move.
His sword-like brows knitted together, and a deep look flashed in his eyes.
He had long anticipated the fierce competition, but he still underestimated the immense allure of the Miraculous Thorns Chrysanthemum for most factions.
The Benti Sect, in particular, was ravenously eager for this magical herb.
At this moment, Dai Hao had a thought: It looked like he'd have to shell out a lot of money to successfully acquire the Miraculous Thorns Chrysanthemum.
"17 million Gold Soul Coins!"
Dai Hao gritted his teeth and raised his auction board again.
In a corner of the Shrek Academy camp, Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu sat quietly.
Zhu Lu gently held Dai Huabin's arm, her eyes gleaming with curiosity and excitement.
"Huabin, your father has made a move. It looks like this Miraculous Thorns Chrysanthemum will likely be acquired by your Dai family,"
Zhu Lu whispered, leaning closer to Dai Huabin, a hint of envy in her tone.
"Humph! They're not going to take that Miraculous Thorns Chrysanthemum for me to consume."
Dai Huabin curled his lips, glanced at Dai Yaoheng, who sat next to Dai Hao, and snorted coldly.
His heart was filled with frustration and jealousy. He was well aware of the vast gap between himself and his brother, Dai Yueheng.
He had no way of closing it anytime soon.
Currently, the most gifted member of the Dai family was Dai Yueheng, a true Soul Emperor, while he himself was still languishing at the Soul Venerable realm.
Despite his jealousy, Dai Huabin quickly calmed down.
He reasoned that the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum would ultimately be consumed by the entire family, and given his current strength and talent, his father would surely not give it to him.
With this thought, he sighed softly, a wry smile of resignation spreading across his face.
"Don't worry, Huabin. I believe in you."
Zhu Lu seemed to sense Dai Huabin's change of mood. She gently rested her hand on his shoulder, soothing him softly.
"Even without the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, you will surely become a top-tier soul master in the continent. You possess unique talent and potential. With diligent cultivation, you will one day shine."
Zhu Lu's words of comfort were like a warm spring breeze, gently caressing Dai Huabin's heart.
A warm feeling welled up in his heart, and his initial sense of loss gradually subsided.
He glanced at Zhu Lu with gratitude, nodded slightly, and then sat quietly in his seat, watching the auction proceed.
Deep down, he still hoped that his father would be able to successfully acquire the Qirong Tongtian Tulip.
This was undoubtedly a great opportunity for the Dai family to strengthen its own strength.
Time slipped away quietly amidst the intense and fierce competition, and more than ten minutes passed in a flash.
As time passed, the price continued to soar, as if being pushed upward by an invisible hand.
"90 million gold soul coins!"
Dai Hao stood up suddenly, gritting his teeth and shouting out this incredible price.
This price was a full 10 million gold soul coins higher than the previous Qiluo tulip's transaction price, and the entire auction hall was instantly plunged into a dead silence.
Everyone was stunned by the staggering price.
After Dai Hao called out the price, his gaze quickly turned toward the nearby Benti Sect.
Seeing that Du Bu Si hadn't raised his bid again, he breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, he had already emptied most of the Dai family's savings to achieve this price.
Furthermore, he hadn't brought enough possessions to pledge such a large sum of gold soul coins.
Fortunately, the Xingluo Empire royal family provided some funding; otherwise, they might have missed out on this amazing chrysanthemum.
Meanwhile, upon hearing that his father had successfully bid for the chrysanthemum, Dai Yuheng felt a wave of relief.
Throughout the bidding, he had been terrified, fearing that the chrysanthemum would fall to the Benti Sect.
Now, with the weight of his weight finally lifted, a relieved smile spread across his face.
"Ninety million gold soul coins per bid."
Jiang Li's voice rang out clearly in the silent auction hall.
"Ninety million gold soul coins twice,"
Jiang Li's voice echoed again, his eyes scanning the room, anticipating further bids.
"Ninety million gold soul coins three times."
"Since no one's bidding, I declare the third lot: the Strange Mushroom Tongtian Chrysanthemum, finally won by Number 18 on the third floor."
Jiang Li's voice broke the silence, a satisfied smile on his face.
The hammer in his hand slammed down with a resounding sound, as if announcing the end of the fierce competition.
Although the third lot had gone to someone else, the crowd's enthusiasm remained undimmed.
Their hearts were filled with anticipation, speculating on what kind of rare treasure the fourth lot would be.
Would it be even more precious and miraculous than the two immortal herbs before?
"How boring! I thought the Xingchen Auction Pavilion would offer something earth-shattering, but it's nothing more than something of little use to soul beasts."
Di Tian, sitting on the fourth floor, sneered disdainfully.
He leaned lazily against his chair, his arms folded across his chest, his eyes betraying a hint of boredom and weariness.
He surveyed the items from the first three auctions, feeling a wave of disappointment.
While he considered the two immortal herbs to be of some benefit, they were only beneficial to human spirit masters and had little effect on their spirit beasts.
This was why Di Tian remained on the sidelines, completely uninterested in the auction.
Biji, standing nearby, was similarly bored.
She sighed softly, hoping the auction would end quickly so she could find another chance to see the Ultimate Douluo, the only one possessing the ultimate life attribute, at the Star Auction Pavilion.
"Alright, let's proceed to the fourth lot,"
Jiang Li's voice echoed again, his eyes gleaming mysteriously, a meaningful smile on his face.
"I believe the value of this lot will surely amaze you, and in some ways, it's on par with the two immortal herbs auctioned today."
His words, like a pebble dropped into a calm lake, stirred the hearts of the crowd once again.
Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the stage, anticipating the mysterious auction item's appearance.
Jiang Li's gaze slowly shifted to Di Tian and Bi Ji.
From the beginning, he had noticed Di Tian's lack of interest in the auction.
But he knew full well that when the fourth item appeared, he doubted Di Tian and Bi Ji would remain indifferent.
The value and uniqueness of this item were enough to move anyone.
Even a powerful Soul Beast King like Di Tian would find it difficult to resist its allure.
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