Even for those with Upper-class Bloodlines, its effects were significant!
Of course, the greatest boost was for those with mid- to Lower-class Bloodlines.
Most importantly, there were no restrictions on consuming the Purple Patterned Luo Wood Root.
In other words, he could consume the Purple Patterned Luo Wood Root himself to improve his Bloodline’s quality!
"One complete Purple Patterned Luo Wood Root. The starting bid is 155,000 Demon Stones. Each increment must be no less than 1,000 Demon Stones.
The auction begins now!"
The opportunity to have Master Luo perform a personal Alchemy session had just been sold.
And now, a rare supplementary ingredient for the Crystal Condensation Pill was up for auction.
Many of the Demons present were stirred.
This was especially true for some of the top-tier Great Demons who were preparing to attempt Core Formation.
They couldn’t help but start bidding!
"One hundred sixty thousand Demon Stones!"
"One hundred sixty-five thousand Demon Stones!"
Aside from the Great Demons shouting their bids, the numbers on the light screen were also constantly changing.
"Cubicle 002 bids one hundred fifty-eight thousand Demon Stones."
"Private Room 013 bids one hundred sixty-three thousand Demon Stones."
"Private Room 010 bids one hundred sixty-nine thousand Demon Stones."
"..."
’This is really intense!’
Xu Chang’an had already calmed down.
For a moment, he had been tempted to join the bidding and win the Purple Patterned Luo Wood Root.
But his current situation didn’t allow for it.
First, to win this Purple Patterned Luo Wood Root, he would inevitably have to expose at least one Quasi-Magical Treasure.
He could sell his Jade Ruyi, but that still carried risks.
Second, while joining the bidding under the guise of a Gray Rat Demon was one thing...
...when it came time to pay, he would have no plausible reason for possessing so many Demon Stones.
It would inevitably attract the attention of observant Demons, or even Peacock Demon City itself.
A mere Gray Rat Demon at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, somehow producing hundreds of thousands of Demon Stones?
It was completely illogical!
’I should keep an eye on who ends up winning this Purple Patterned Luo Wood Root, though! If an opportunity arises, I might be able to make a move.’
’If no suitable opportunity presents itself, I’ll just have to wait!’
Xu Chang’an calmed his mind.
’Some resources aren’t meant to be seized the moment you encounter them.’
’Forcing the issue will only bring disaster upon myself.’
’I’ll just keep watching. Maybe a better opportunity will come along!’
’Only by knowing what to take and what to leave behind can one advance and retreat freely!’
While Xu Chang’an was lost in thought, the bidding on the floor had already climbed to two hundred thousand Demon Stones.
"Two hundred and ten thousand Demon Stones!
I, Gale, claim this Purple Patterned Luo Wood Root!
I have already gathered nearly forty percent of the materials needed to refine the Crystal Condensation Pill. With this Purple Patterned Luo Wood Root, I will have enough to partner with another Demon to refine it!"
A voice rang out across the auction hall, amplified by a Sound Transmission Array.
Normally, bidders wouldn’t reveal their identities, even if they shouted their bids.
It was obvious at a glance what this Great Demon was planning.
’Great Demon Gale!’
Xu Chang’an narrowed his eyes in thought.
Great Demon Gale was a top-tier Great Demon who had been famous for a long time.
He was renowned in Peacock Demon City, and rumor had it that more than one top-tier Great Demon had died at his hands!
As Great Demon Gale’s voice rang out, the Peacock Demon on the round stage couldn’t help but look toward the cubicle where Great Demon Gale was located.
The rules of this auction forbade using one’s status to intimidate rivals and force them to withdraw from bidding.
Although Great Demon Gale hadn’t said so explicitly, his words clearly leaned in that direction.
"Kuangfeng, please watch your words!"
The Peacock Demon finally issued a reminder.
If it had been any other Demon, he would have already rebuked them on the spot for their actions.
However, Gale was, after all, a famous top-tier Great Demon, and he hadn’t explicitly broken the rules—he had merely skirted the line.
Therefore, the Peacock Demon’s words were quite restrained.
Of course, if it happened a second time, things wouldn’t be so pleasant.
The rules of Peacock Demon City could not be broken!
This was also why the auction’s host had to be a top-tier Great Demon.
An ordinary Great Demon wouldn’t dare to provoke these distinguished guests!
Great Demon Gale didn’t respond, but he had already achieved his goal.
It was enough to let the other Demons know that he, Gale, was competing for the Purple Patterned Luo Wood Root!
The numbers on the light screen continued to change.
"Cubicle 001 bids two hundred and five thousand Demon Stones."
"Private Room 006 bids two hundred and ten thousand Demon Stones."
"..."
"Two hundred twenty thousand Demon Stones!"
Gale’s voice rang out again.
This Purple Patterned Luo Wood Root was his key to reaching Core Formation, and he was determined to get it!
As long as he won this Purple Patterned Luo Wood Root, he could move forward with his plans to collaboratively refine the Crystal Condensation Pill.
Whether it was the Tier Three Alchemist who would perform the Alchemy or the Demon he would partner with, he had been planning for years and already had leads on both.
With his accumulated foundation, even without the protection of a Clear Heart Pill, consuming just the Crystal Condensation Pill gave him a very high chance of stepping into the Core Formation Realm and becoming a Quasi-Demon King!
He might even be able to fight for the title of Demon King!