Chapter 2262: Jade Fire Essence

Chapter 2262: Chapter 2262: Jade Fire Essence

"This is..."

Zhou Yu’s eyes flashed with a fervent light.

"I never expected to encounter this here."

At this moment, Xiao Longhe on the stage spoke:

"This auction item is called the Jade Fire Essence."

"This item is a top-tier fire attribute material."

"It has a wide range of uses, with a starting bid of twenty million."

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.

Top-tier fire attribute material?

"How could such heaven-defying stuff appear so quickly?"

"Shouldn’t something like this be the finale?"

"Starting bid of twenty million?"

"Did I hear that right?"

For a moment, everyone displayed expressions of shock.

Then, this shock turned into fervor.

Everyone knew what top-tier fire attribute material meant?

Whether it was in refining Magic Treasures, Pill Medicines, or even cultivating Fire Attribute Techniques, it had heaven-defying effects.

Moreover, it is the most top-tier material that can appear in this world.

Almost every cultivator had great use for it.

Suddenly, most people displayed a look of madness.

Of course, only some of the old monsters on the first and second floors showed a different look after a brief shock.

There was even a hint of disappointment on their faces.

Meanwhile, Zhou Yu was also tightly staring at the Jade Fire Essence in Xiao Longhe’s hand.

This Jade Fire Essence was one of the materials Lei Yuanzi wanted.

Back then, Zhou Yu made a deal with Lei Yuanzi. As long as he could find the materials Lei Yuanzi wanted, he could exchange them for the Rootless Heavenly Spirit Milk from Lei Yuanzi.

That was truly a heaven-defying item.

So, after leaving the Bottom of Yellow Springs, Zhou Yu had been collecting the materials Lei Yuanzi wanted.

However, those materials were truly rare.

Until now, Zhou Yu had found nothing.

Until today, he finally found one of the materials.

It was this Jade Fire Essence.

Back then, Zhou Yu had carefully studied the list of materials Lei Yuanzi provided.

He was familiar with every material on the list.

To say nothing else, just this Jade Fire Essence.

It’s said that pure Jade Fire Essence isn’t even something from this plane but comes from the Upper Plane.

In other words, it’s an object from the Immortal Realm.

Therefore, it’s extremely rare and exceedingly precious.

This item, let alone Alchemy or refining medicine, for most cultivators, just refining a small piece of it could save hundreds or even thousands of years of arduous cultivation.

This was the reason why countless people were so frenzied about it.

But why was such a precious item priced at only twenty million?

This made Zhou Yu somewhat puzzled.

Zhou Yu believed that top experts like Xiao Longhe couldn’t possibly not recognize its value, so it was very likely that there was a problem with this Jade Fire Essence.

As expected, at this moment, Xiao Longhe spoke.

He gestured to calm the crowd’s fervor, then smiled and said:

"Everyone, please don’t get too excited yet."

"I must clarify one point first."

"It’s indeed true that this is Jade Fire Essence, but due to some issues during collection, it has some impurities, which lowered its quality."

"However, after being tested by our Elders who cultivate Fire Attribute Techniques, this Jade Fire Essence’s effect is still about fifty percent of that of pure Jade Fire Essence."

"Therefore, it’s still considered a rare treasure."

Upon hearing this, the intense fervor in the auction hall cooled down significantly.

"Contains impurities?"

Many people showed looks of disappointment.

Although Xiao Longhe claimed that even with impurities, the Jade Fire Essence still had half the effect of pure Jade Fire Essence.

But for over ninety-nine percent of cultivators, it’s fundamentally useless.

Because, except for those top Great Cultivators, most cultivators don’t have sufficient means to deal with the impurities in Jade Fire Essence.

Therefore, whether it’s fifty percent impurities or ten percent impurities, it’s very dangerous for them.

If used, it’s likely it won’t have the desired effect and might even harm them.

This is the fundamental reason.

By now, the vast majority of people had calmed down.

They began to watch on the sidelines.

"Such an impurity-laden item starting at twenty million, I think the auction is insane."

"If no one buys it, that would be a tremendous embarrassment."

Many people showed cold smiles.

Seeing the atmosphere turning cold, Xiao Longhe frowned slightly and then looked at an elder on the second floor.

"Brother Yan, your cultivation of the Dragon Flame Body needs to devour a large amount of fire attribute material. In my opinion, this Jade Fire Essence is just right for you."

The man referred to as Brother Yan smiled faintly.

"Such a defective product, if I devour it, it would cause more harm than good."

"Why would I want it?"

"Thank you for your kind offer, Brother Xiao. My matter doesn’t require your concern."

Xiao Longhe smiled faintly, then suddenly raised his hand and pointed.

A shield treasure shimmering with silver Spiritual Light appeared before Xiao Longhe.

Seeing this shield, many people showed surprise.

"Isn’t this the Primordial Ancient Treasure, the Silver Dragon Shield?"

"What?"

"Is Xiao Longhe going to auction even the Silver Dragon Shield?"

Many people’s eyes flashed with fervor.

The name of this Silver Dragon Shield was quite renowned.

Especially since it’s a rare Defense Magical Treasure, it’s very sought after.

Many people showed faces eager to try.

However, at this moment, Xiao Longhe suddenly opened the Jade Bottle containing the Jade Fire Essence.

In the next moment, he cast a spell, and a strand of fire light instantly flew out of the Jade Bottle.

As soon as this fire light appeared, the temperature throughout the auction hall soared.

In an instant, everyone seemed to have entered a searing lava pool.

The terrifying heat wave even caused the air to warp.

It’s hard to imagine that a strand of fire light could trigger such terrifying heat.

At this moment, Xiao Longhe directed that strand of fire light to shoot towards the Silver Dragon Shield.

In an instant, that fire light directly pierced through the Silver Dragon Shield.

Moreover, the pierced area melted like ice.

Seeing this scene, everyone showed a shocked expression.

Many people were even so stunned that they stood up directly.

It should be known, this was the Primordial Ancient Treasure Silver Dragon Shield.

To destroy it, an attacking Primordial Ancient Treasure ranked at least thirty places higher would be needed.

In other words, to destroy the Silver Dragon Shield, a Primordial Ancient Treasure ranked in the top one hundred would be required.

However, the scene just now, with just a strand of Jade Fire Essence, directly rendered the Silver Dragon Shield useless.

Its terrifying extent was beyond everyone’s imagination.

Just moments ago, the atmosphere that had turned cold suddenly turned fervent again.

Even if it couldn’t be used for cultivation, just to launch a surprise attack, a single strike without warning might be unstoppable below the Integration Realm.

At this moment, the first bid already came forth.

"Twenty-five million."