Chapter 942 - 493: Daoist Inheritance (Part 2)

Chapter 942: Chapter 493: Daoist Inheritance (Part 2)

"Fairy Yudie?" As soon as the name was mentioned, the auction hall was filled with whispers and exclamations of surprise.

Fairy Yudie was renowned in the Northern Spirit Realm for her talent and beauty, and her considerable achievements in the Dao of Insect Control naturally attracted the attention of many cultivators.

"Since Fairy Yudie has spoken, it would be inappropriate for us to compete." A seemingly gentle and refined middle-aged cultivator smiled, his words conveying respect and deference towards Fairy Yudie.

"Hmph, just one million to take away this Insect Scripture inheritance? That’s simply too playful!" However, just as everyone thought the bidding was about to conclude, a disdainful voice suddenly emerged from a corner of the auction hall. A young man in a black robe, with a sinister face, slowly stood up, his eyes gleaming with a challenging light.

"I bid 1.2 million!" The black-robed youth had barely finished speaking when many recognized his identity—the Young Master of the Black Death Sect, a young strongman known for his ruthless methods. His appearance undoubtedly added a spark of tension to the auction.

Hearing this, Fairy Yudie’s elegant brows furrowed, but she did not respond directly. Instead, she firmly grasped her bidding order, countering with action.

"Order number 427, bidding 1.4 million top-grade Spirit Stones, are there any other bids? Last thirty seconds." Wan Tiancheng loudly announced.

"Order number 232, 1.5 million!"

"Order number 427, 1.6 million!"

...

The auction once again entered a heated phase, but compared to before, the pace noticeably slowed. Each increase in bid was met with careful consideration and thought.

"VIP Room 1, 3 million top-grade Spirit Stones!"

Seeing this new bidder, a flash of surprise appeared in Wan Tiancheng’s eyes, but he quickly resumed a professional smile and announced loudly, "3 million top-grade Spirit Stones, bid by VIP Room 1! Any higher bids?"

Hearing the bid from VIP Room 1, several bidders’ expressions darkened in unison. Fairy Yudie, in particular, knitted her brows more tightly, involuntarily casting her eyes toward the window of the highest VIP room in the hall, conceding the bid with resignation.

"Time’s up!" Wan Tiancheng, relieved, immediately announced the result: "Congratulations to the winner from VIP Room 1, for winning this Dao Grade inheritance with 3 million top-grade Spirit Stones!"

With Wan Tiancheng’s final hammer, a slight stir swept through the auction house, but it quickly settled back into calm, with everyone’s gaze focused on the closed window of VIP Room 1, knowing it was where Master Li resided.

Fairy Yudie sighed softly. Although she felt a sense of loss, she understood that power and background often decided everything. Her brows furrowed as she pondered something.

The black-robed youth, the Young Master of the Black Death Sect, curled his lips into a playful smile. He was not angered by his failure but instead found himself more intrigued by Master Li inside VIP Room 1.

Observing the scene, Wan Tiancheng tactfully eased the atmosphere of the room, smiling as he introduced the next item: "Fellow Daoists, do not fret if you didn’t make any gains; there are still many superior spiritual objects awaiting their fated owners. Please allow me to introduce the next auction item..."

As soon as Wan Tiancheng’s voice fell, a dazzling beam of light emerged from a small teleportation array in front of the auction stage, revealing a simplistic spiritual object before everyone—a jade pendant emitting a faint mysterious glow, intricately carved with ancient totems, exuding powerful spiritual energy.

"Fellow Daoists, this is another treasure meticulously prepared for this auction—the ’Ancient Jade with Mysterious Light’!" Wan Tiancheng’s voice was filled with awe and anticipation: "This jade is said to be an ancient relic, enduring through countless ages, yet remaining immortal. It contains a mysterious power that can guide cultivators to enlightenment, even allow glimpses into Tianji. Whether it is for breakthroughs in cultivation bottlenecks or comprehension of the Heaven and Earth Law, it holds immeasurable assistance."

...

The auction continued.

In VIP Room 1, the tightly closed door was suddenly knocked upon.

"Steward Wan, please come in!"

A little divine sense probe revealed the knocker outside the door. Li Mu smiled as he greeted.

Wan Renlang entered, wearing a gentle smile, his step steady but respectful. In his hands, he securely held a tray bearing three spiritual objects: the Spirit-Binding Disc, the Shattered Boundary Stone, and the Insect Scripture inheritance Li Mu had just won.

"Master Li, sorry to keep you waiting. I’ve brought you the spiritual objects!" Wan Renlang placed the tray on the tea table beside Li Mu, warmly inviting.

Li Mu smiled slightly, a hint of surprise in his eyes, and thanked with a smile: "Steward Wan, thank you for your trouble, bringing the auction proceeds so swiftly."

"Master Li, you are too kind. This is our duty." Wan Renlang placed the tray gently on the table and continued, "Additionally, I also have a request to make with this visit."

Hearing this, Li Mu was slightly startled, turning his questioning gaze to Wan Renlang, signaling him to continue.

"Steward Wan, you haven’t been invited by other forces, have you? To ask Elder Li for help in refining Daoist Soldiers?" Sword Master Feng looked at Wan Renlang with a half-smile, pretending to ask knowingly.

"Uh! Elder, your insight is remarkable." Wan Renlang was somewhat embarrassed by Sword Master Feng’s unexpected inquiry, responding with a sentence, then explaining, "However, Elder, you have somewhat misunderstood. I am not here at the behest of any faction. The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, being in business, naturally wishes to maintain good relations with powerhouses of all circles. This visit indeed concerns a request related to artifact refining, but it’s not simply about commissioning Elder Li to refine Daoist Soldiers."

Wan Renlang paused, his gaze wandering between Li Mu and Sword Master Feng, seemingly searching for the most appropriate words to continue: "In fact, our Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion recently acquired an ancient Artifact Refining Diagram, documenting several long-lost methods for crafting magical artifacts. Its uniqueness lies in its ability to significantly boost a cultivator’s specific attribute. For cultivators practicing certain special cultivation techniques, its value is priceless."

"However, the refining methods on the diagram are extremely complex, requiring extraordinarily high artifact refining skill and a deep understanding of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. After searching far and wide for artifact refining masters across the world, we concluded that only Elder Li could undertake this task. Therefore, I’m here to hope Elder Li would consider taking on this challenge, and likewise hope for the support and understanding of Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen."

Wan Renlang’s expression was exceedingly earnest, watching Li Mu, and Sword Master Feng immediately understood something.

Li Mu’s brows were also tightly knit, seemingly weighing the pros and cons. As for Sword Master Feng and Sword Master Chen, they both wore scrutinizing expressions, evidently contemplating the matter as well.

Seeing the serious expressions of the three, Wan Renlang’s face changed slightly, knowing his request might have touched some sensitive points for Li Mu and Sword Master Feng, but due to the heavy responsibilities of the Grand Steward of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, he absolutely couldn’t allow the pavilion’s reputation to falter in his hands.

"Steward Wan, this is indeed an extraordinary request." Li Mu suddenly spoke, adding, "However, I am quite interested in that ancient Artifact Refining Diagram and would like to challenge my artifact refining skills. But I would need to first review the contents of the diagram, as well as thoroughly understand the attributes and uses of that magical artifact, before making a final decision."

"Of course!" Wan Renlang hurriedly nodded in agreement: "I’ve already brought the diagram for you, which can be handed over to Elder Li to review now. Regarding the attributes and uses of the magical artifact, I will also provide detailed explanations at your side, to aid Elder Li in making an informed judgment."

Saying this, Wan Renlang carefully retrieved a mystical Purple Jade Scroll from his storage ring and handed it over to Li Mu.

Li Mu accepted the Purple Jade Scroll, immediately sensing an ancient and mysterious aura emanating from it.

Li Mu took a deep breath, immersing his mind into it, diligently studying.

His divine sense probed into the jade scroll, finding it richly illustrated with not only detailed refinement steps but also various complex and puzzling diagrams and artifact pattern trajectories. The entire artifact map exuded the ingenuity of its refiner and a profound understanding of the Heaven and Earth Ultimate Truth.