"The final item of this auction: the Earth Mother Spirit Liquid. The starting price is five hundred thousand Demon Stones!
Each bid must be an increment of at least ten thousand Demon Stones!
Let the bidding begin!"
Five hundred thousand Demon Stones was nearly the price of a Magical Treasure. But right now, it was merely the starting bid for the Earth Mother Spirit Liquid.
Such a price did nothing to deter the enthusiasm of the Quasi-Demon Kings in attendance.
"Six hundred thousand Demon Stones!"
The first Quasi-Demon King to speak raised the price directly to six hundred thousand Demon Stones, a clear sign of his determination to win.
Unfortunately for him, his bid was quickly drowned out by a new voice.
"Six hundred fifty thousand Demon Stones!"
"Six hundred sixty thousand Demon Stones!"
"..."
The bidding was extremely fierce!
For the Quasi-Demon Kings, there was nothing more important than hope and opportunity for the future.
"Seven hundred thousand Demon Stones!"
From private room 001, the Red Flame Demon King’s voice rang out across the hall.
He had prepared for today’s auction by selling off numerous resources in advance, even parting with two of his Guardian Dao Quasi-Magical Treasures.
In addition, he had also borrowed a substantial number of Demon Stones from his close friends.
"Seven hundred ten thousand Demon Stones!"
"Seven hundred twenty thousand Demon Stones!"
"..."
The bids kept coming.
’These Quasi-Demon Kings are certainly rich and extravagant!’
Xu Chang’an watched the fierce bidding war with a nonchalant expression.
For a Quasi-Demon King whose Demon Path had come to a dead end, nothing was more important than finding a way to continue it.
"Eight hundred thousand Demon Stones!"
The Red Flame Demon King’s voice rang out again.
"Eight hundred ten thousand Demon Stones!"
Another Demon King immediately countered.
As the price climbed higher, many of the Demon Kings dropped out of the bidding.
It wasn’t that they didn’t want the Earth Mother Spirit Liquid. Their funds were simply too limited to continue competing.
In fact, if this auction hadn’t been organized by Peacock Demon City, some of them might have been tempted to simply steal the treasure.
Unfortunately, the Peacock Demon King of Peacock Mountain was a renowned figure whose fame had shaken the Red Cloud Mountain Range for centuries, and no one dared entertain thoughts of thievery within his Demon City.
The Earth Mother Spirit Liquid was a wonderful treasure, but it was only the first step toward forming a True Core.
Afterward, one would still need to gather the other resources required for Core Formation!
The price of the Earth Mother Spirit Liquid grew higher and higher, and the atmosphere in the hall became more and more fervent.
The excitement was fueled by the many onlooking Demons.
One could imagine that the appearance of the Earth Mother Spirit Liquid at the auction, and the final price it fetched, would become sensational news.
And they were all witnesses to this moment.
"Nine hundred sixty thousand Demon Stones!"
The Red Flame Demon King’s sharp, commanding voice rang out.
For several long moments, no new bids were heard.
It wasn’t that they didn’t want to compete—they simply couldn’t afford to!
"Nine hundred sixty thousand Demon Stones, going once!
Nine hundred sixty thousand...
Thrice!
Alright, let us congratulate the distinguished guest in private room 001 for successfully bidding on the final item of this auction, the Earth Mother Spirit Liquid.
Congratulations to the distinguished guest in private room 001, congratulations!"
As the Peacock Demon’s final word fell, the new owner of the Earth Mother Spirit Liquid was officially declared.
’This Red Flame Demon King’s wealth is truly impressive!
First he bought the Purple Patterned Luo Wood Root, and now he’s bought the Earth Mother Spirit Liquid. He’s spent over one million two hundred thousand Demon Stones in total!
If I...’
Xu Chang’an’s gaze flickered.
If he could rob and kill this Red Flame Demon King, he would undoubtedly accumulate a huge fortune in a short time.
Although he didn’t need it for Core Formation, as a Spiritual Item, the Earth Mother Spirit Liquid could still be used to accumulate Energy for his panel.
’But that was just a thought.’
Never mind the fact that he couldn’t possibly defeat the Red Flame Demon King right now. Even if he could, he’d still have to worry about Red Cloud Mountain backing the Demon King.
As the final item was sold, the auction officially drew to a close.
Xu Chang’an didn’t linger. Shrouded in a black cloak, he left Peacock Tower along with the crowd of Demons.
He was utterly inconspicuous in the crowd.
At an auction of this caliber, his paltry Qi Refining Seventh Layer cultivation was indeed nothing to take notice of.
The auction had gone on for three straight days, and by the time Xu Chang’an returned to the Flame Leaf Elixir Workshop, it was late at night.
He didn’t stay long. After checking on the status of the Spirit Medicine and Spiritual Materials, he prepared to return to the Seven-Colored Workshop to rest.
Leaving the Elixir Workshop, just as he was about to reach the Seven-Colored Workshop, Xu Chang’an saw a stunningly beautiful woman in an elegant, light-colored dress walking toward him.
The woman’s face brightened slightly, and she broke into a captivating smile.
"Little mouse, long time no see!"
Xu Chang’an was startled for a moment, but then a smile quickly spread across his face as well.
"Long time no see!"
The newcomer was none other than Yu Ruyan.
After years apart, they were finally reunited today!
After their greetings, the two demons simply stood there, gazing at each other in silence.
Silence fell between them.
After a long moment, Xu Chang’an was the first to speak.
"My place is just up ahead. Would you like to come in and sit for a while?"
"Little mouse, are you inviting me to stay the night!?"
Yu Ruyan smiled playfully, her eyes twinkling like stars.
Every move she made exuded a unique charm.
’As expected of the Fox Demon Race!’
Xu Chang’an sighed in admiration.
In the end, Yu Ruyan went with Xu Chang’an to his residence in the Seven-Colored Workshop.
Xu Chang’an brought out some Spirit Fruit and Spirit Wine for Yu Ruyan.
The two demons hadn’t seen each other in a long time, and they had no shortage of things to talk about.
During their conversation, the topic of the Yellow Wasp Spirit’s son came up.
The Yellow Wasp Spirit’s son had joined Red Cloud Mountain, and the Yellow Wasp Spirit had previously sent a letter asking Yu Ruyan to look out for him.
Apparently, his son’s cultivation had already reached the Qi Refining Third Layer.
That was much faster progress than the Yellow Wasp Spirit ever made.
"The Yellow Wasp Spirit must be laughing even in his sleep."
Xu Chang’an remarked.
"Tell me about it!"
Yu Ruyan shot Xu Chang’an a playful glance, her eyes dancing with a peerless light.
She thought of that ordinary little mouse from long ago, now an Old Demon at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer.