Chapter 743 512: Auction House, Obtaining Turtle Blood Grass (2)

Elder Zhang of the Zhang Family gazed deeply and said, "Clan Leader Wang can't decide such matters; it seems the Foundation Establishment Ancestor of the Wang Family has taken action.

What does he intend to do?"

Clan Leader Li asked, "What else could he do?"

Elder Zhang of the Zhang Family displayed disdain, "Recently, hasn't the Wang Family been gathering materials for refining Foundation Establishment Pills?

At the internal disciples' auction of the Celestial Profound Sword Sect last time.

They managed to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill, but unfortunately, their Young Clan Leader failed to break through. Although his foundational roots remained unharmed, it severely harmed the Wang Family's Primordial Qi.

Now, they have no choice but to settle for less. The Ancestor of the Wang Family left quite a network of contacts in the past."

Both the Li Family of the Qingshui Pool and the Zhang Family of the Chiyan Valley have their deep foundations, and the Piaomiao Mountain's Wang Family is equally strong.

"Then we..."

Clan Leader Li's eyes glimmered with golden light.

"Of course, we should give the Wang Family some trouble.

Last time, because of the Wang Family, the Li Family suffered heavy losses and even lost an elder!"

Elder Zhang of the Chiyan Valley Zhang Family took the opportunity to provoke, "What, Clan Leader Li won't just forget about this grudge easily, will you?"

"How could I! If it weren't for the fact that the three families outwardly seem united, this hatred would have been avenged long ago.

Now that things have reached this stage..."

Clan Leader Li said.

"That's good."

Elder Zhang of the Zhang Family slowly stood up.

Seeing this, Clan Leader Li quickly asked, "Elder Zhang, where are you going?"

"To attend the auction.

There are many good items at this auction. While our Zhang Family doesn't have much rapport with alchemists, we are in dire need of other items."

"Then I bid farewell to Elder Zhang."

Clan Leader Li stood up and escorted Elder Zhang of the Zhang Family to the door.

The Drunken Immortal Tower was, after all, the property of the Li Family.

After Elder Zhang of the Zhang Family left, Clan Leader Li returned to the box and started cursing.

Later.

His eyes revealed a chilling glint as he sneered, "Zhang Ran truly thinks highly of himself, using a stratagem to sow discord.

Expecting to reap the rewards from the sidelines, does he really think our Li Family can't see through his intentions?

Does he really take us for fools?

If it weren't for their Zhang Family leaking information, how would our Li Family have ended up in such a state, becoming the laughing stock of the Celestial South Market?"

Clan Leader Li's gaze was as deep as an abyss, making it hard to discern his thoughts, "Since that's the case, inform Clan Leader Wang and let them fight it out.

If it comes to breaking ties with the Zhang Family, so be it. Whether the Wang Family or the Zhang Family is gone, our Li Family can handle it in Piaomiao Mountain or even Chiyan Country."

Clan Leader Li spoke coldly, and the people below immediately complied and left.

Soon.

A Communication Talisman flew to the front of Elder Wang, the head of the Wang Family team.

By now, in the Celestial South Market, it was considered his territory.

Elder Wang received the message from the Communication Talisman, his expression remaining calm.

He had anticipated such a situation long ago, and the family had already prepared response measures.

"What should come will always come."

Elder Wang said, and the family disciples behind him promptly followed.

Soon, everyone arrived at the auction venue.

Looking at the auction items being displayed on stage one by one, Elder Wang remained calm, unmoved.

After all, these are unrelated to them; being tempted is pointless. For things he couldn't obtain, Elder Wang always had a clear stance.

"The next auction item, Turtle Blood Grass!"

In the center of the elevated platform surrounded by many boxes, the auctioneer held a small wooden hammer, lightly tapping it down with a muffled "thud" resounding throughout the venue.

Then, a scantily clad woman with a skirt slit up to her thighs gracefully walked up, holding the Turtle Blood Grass.

At this moment.

Elder Wang's gaze focused, and he directly made an offer: "Five hundred and ten Spirit Stones!"

This price was merely the beginning; the next moment, someone in the venue offered more than him.

"Seven hundred and sixty Spirit Stones!"

"Seven hundred and seventy Spirit Stones!"

"Eight hundred and ten Spirit Stones!"

"Nine hundred Spirit Stones!"

"One thousand Spirit Stones!"

Elder Wang called out again.

Though the Wang Family is a third-tier clan.

They can't compare to second-tier clans, but among the third-tier clans, their Spirit Stone reserves are quite sufficient.

Though no one knows whom the Ancestor sold so many Spirit Pills to, the Wang Family has unwavering faith in the Ancestor's channels.

The Wang Family was founded solely by the Ancestor.

Closely tied to the Ancestor, there's no reason for the Ancestor to harm the Wang Family.

One thousand Spirit Stones is essentially the market price of the Turtle Blood Grass; any higher would not be worth it.

Just when the Wang Family thought they could successfully bid for this Turtle Blood Grass, suddenly, from the numerous silent boxes, a guest shouted: "One thousand one hundred Spirit Stones!"

Elder Wang's gaze was like lightning, immediately looking towards the source of the voice.

Then, another voice sounded: "One thousand two hundred Spirit Stones!"

Elder Wang's eyes flashed with a trace of ruthlessness, loudly saying, "I ask everyone to give our Piaomiao Mountain Wang Family some face today; we want this Turtle Blood Grass!

One thousand five hundred Spirit Stones!"

"What is the Wang Family?

Also qualified to shout at the auction hosted by the Celestial Profound Sword Sect in the Celestial South Market?

Not qualified!"

The person who had previously interrupted spoke again, "One thousand six hundred Spirit Stones!"

Elder Wang didn't respond, and then the second voice followed up: "Two thousand Spirit Stones!"

This price was double the original market price.

Seeing that the bid was not from Elder Wang, the person who was interrupting did not continue to bid.

"Congratulations to this guest in the box, the Turtle Blood Grass is yours!"

The auctioneer looked at the scene before him, inwardly delighted.

He loved seeing guests bid high prices for rare Heavenly and Earthly Treasures; the better the performance, the higher the qualification, and more appreciation from superiors.

This is precisely the value of existence for these auctioneers.

The Wang Family failed to win the Turtle Blood Grass, and all the Wang Family disciples hung their heads in dejection.

Elder Wang, however, remained calm.

Anyone who saw him couldn't help but inwardly praise; truly worthy of being in charge of part of the Wang Family.

After reaching the Alchemy Shop set up by the Wang Family in the Celestial South Market, Elder Wang waited at the small courtyard behind the shop for a short time before the Young Clan Leader, Wang Xingyin, appeared before him.

"This matter is troublesome for the Young Clan Leader."

Elder Wang said.

"No problem, even if we use double the price to acquire this Turtle Blood Grass, it's a sure win for our Wang Family.

Our Wang Family isn't short of Spirit Stones; what we lack is this Turtle Blood Grass."

The Young Clan Leader is wise, Elder Wang rarely praised.

In actuality, the Wang Family had already arranged a backup plan.

In various boxes, not only was the Young Clan Leader Wang Xingyin participating in the auction, but several other clan members cooperated as well.

They deliberately hiked the price, creating confusion; as long as they acquired the Turtle Blood Grass, the Wang Family would do anything.

Moreover, failing to win the Turtle Blood Grass for now, thus unable to refine Foundation Establishment Pills, could further lull the enemies surrounding the Wang Family into complacency, which was another benefit for the Wang Family.

"I entrust the Young Clan Leader to take this Turtle Blood Grass back to the clan; I can't return now, otherwise, I'd arouse suspicion."

Elder Wang solemnly handed the Turtle Blood Grass to Wang Xingyin.

Wang Xingyin nodded, leaving through the tunnel in the small courtyard, exiting the Celestial South Market, transforming into an Escape Light, and hurriedly returning to Piaomiao Mountain.

One must admit, the Wang Family's strategy this time was indeed brilliant.

Perhaps in larger places, this kind of tactic might not be impressive, but in the small Celestial South Market, it was enough.

The arrival of the Turtle Blood Grass didn't alarm the Wang Family Ancestor, but it did alert the family's Clan Leader and several informed Elders.

Wang Xingyin delivered the Turtle Blood Grass to Zheng Yi's hands.

"Fellow Daoist Zheng Yi, everything from here on relies on you.

This batch of Turtle Blood Grass is enough for the materials for three Foundation Establishment Pills."

Zheng Yi maintained a calm expression; for him, it was merely refining Foundation Establishment Pills.

In his eyes, Foundation Establishment Pills weren't special; under the control of Divine Sense and the Golden Core Realm, refining them was no different from making other elixirs.

As soon as Zheng Yi entered the box, the Fire Separation Pill Furnace began to heat up.

At this time, several elders paced outside the Alchemy Pavilion, constantly muttering, "Can Zheng Yi really do it?"

"The Third Elder should be confident?"