"It seems everyone is in high spirits. Let's move on to the next item." Lin Guang smiled slightly, drawing everyone's attention back to himself.

The auction proceeded smoothly, the atmosphere growing ever tenser and more intense.

Subsequent auction items included cultivation techniques, inheritances of the hundred arts of immortality, exquisite talismans, upper-grade magical artifacts, and more.

Dazzling and continuous excitement.

During this time, Xu Ping spent several hundred spirit stones to buy two second-stage lower-grade talismans, one offensive and one defensive.

However, in the second-floor private box, the atmosphere was uncommonly restrained, with only a few people placing bids while the rest remained silent, clearly waiting for something more valuable.

"Could there really be something good at this small auction?" Xu Ping's eyes flickered with a trace of doubt.

The invitation Tian Li gave him included a catalogue, but it was only a partial list, and he didn't know what else there might be.

Obviously, the distinguished guests in the second-floor private box knew more secrets.

As the auction continued, the people in the hall gradually caught on, and even their bidding enthusiasm began to wane.

But Lin Guang was unconcerned, as the auction was nearing its end, with only the final centerpiece item remaining.

Representatives from various forces perked up, focusing on this auction's centerpiece, especially those in the second-floor private boxes.

"Honored guests, the moment you've been waiting for has come. The final auction item, the centerpiece of this event—Foundation Establishment Pill!"

Lin Guang's voice rose in excitement, like a whirlwind sweeping through the crowd.

Following his announcement, two Foundation Establishment cultivators personally escorted the jade bottle containing the Foundation Establishment Pill onto the tray.

One was an old man of ancient age, the other a middle-aged man clad in heavy armor, exuding a murderous aura.

"What!!"

"Foundation Establishment Pill!!"

Lin Guang's words were like a bombshell, instantly causing an uproar in the hall.

Everyone's eyes were glued to the jade bottle on the tray, some even with bloodshot eyes of madness, as if not for the two Foundation Establishment cultivators guarding it, they would have already rushed forward to grab it.

Even Xu Ping's heart couldn't help but race, his fists clenched, his heart surging with excitement.

A Foundation Establishment Pill!

He had spent so much effort, time, and spirit stones, even risking to hunt second-stage demon beasts, only to gather materials to make a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Now that an actual Foundation Establishment Pill was right in front of him, how could one not be thrilled?

Compared to the hall's fervent atmosphere, the second-floor private box was calm, clearly well aware of such matters.

"There's no need for me to elaborate on the significance of a Foundation Establishment Pill. This pill not only stabilizes blood and meridians but also boosts mana and fosters divine sense. It increases the success rate of Foundation Establishment by 30%, and failure won't result in death by meridian rupture..."

Lin Guang's voice echoed in the auction house, causing countless people in the hall to unconsciously hold their breath, filled with desire.

In the hall, people panted heavily, tempted by the lure of the Foundation Establishment Pill. If not for the imposing presence of late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, they would have long lost their sanity.

Even the people in the second floor could hardly contain themselves: "Alright, everyone knows about the Foundation Establishment Pill. Let's just get on with the auction."

Hearing this, Lin Guang smiled slightly, seeing that the atmosphere was well set. He declared loudly, "This Foundation Establishment Pill starts at ten thousand spirit stones, with a minimum increase of five hundred each bid."

The starting price was like a bucket of cold water splashed on the crowd, instantly bringing their enthusiasm to a chilling low, the hall falling into silence.

Xu Ping was the same, helplessly sighing in his heart: 'Even with a Foundation Establishment Pill up for auction, it's not really related to me.'

Too expensive!

"Ten thousand five hundred spirit stones!!"

"Eleven thousand spirit stones!"

"Eleven thousand five hundred spirit stones!"

...

In contrast to the hall's chill, the second-floor private boxes grew lively, the price racing upward like a wild horse, spirit stones seeming of no value to them.

Just hearing the constant escalation past ten thousand spirit stones caused some in the hall to feel dizzy.

As the price climbed to eighteen thousand spirit stones, some in the private boxes could no longer hold on and had to reluctantly give up.

They were not yet at the point of exhausting their family fortunes for a Foundation Establishment Pill.

As the price neared twenty thousand, the number of bidders dwindled, leaving only two parties in the end.

"Nineteen thousand five hundred spirit stones! Any higher bids?"

"Twenty thousand spirit stones!" A resolute yet aged voice rang out as soon as the words were spoken.

Xu Ping recognized the voice as the Foundation Establishment cultivator who had competed with him for the Profound Celestial Trapping Array.

"These Foundation Establishment cultivators are indeed wealthy!" he thought to himself.

A full twenty thousand spirit stones; his room couldn't contain them all.

"Twenty thousand five hundred spirit stones!" Another voice echoed from the second-floor private box, the atmosphere turning instantly volatile.

"Now the real show begins." The forces in the private boxes started to watch with interest.

"Old Li is already advanced in age, and his family lacks a new generation at the Foundation Establishment. He is bound to win this Foundation Establishment Pill, while his rival, the Ning family, certainly won't let him easily obtain it without losses."

The two continued to outbid each other until the Foundation Establishment Pill reached a staggering price.

Twenty-two thousand five hundred spirit stones!

"Old Li, do you really have that many spirit stones? Can you produce them?" a mocking voice arose.

"Humph, no need for you to worry about that. If you have the spirit stones, continue bidding; if not, shut up." Old Li snorted coldly, his tone incredibly firm.

"You'd best pray this Foundation Establishment Pill will yield another Foundation Establishment member in your family," his opponent sneered before falling silent.

"Twenty-two thousand five hundred spirit stones for the first time...Such a Foundation Establishment Pill is rare indeed; miss this, and who knows when the next auction will be!" Lin Guang scanned the room, his tone enthusiastic.

However, the entire hall remained silent.

With that, Lin Guang didn't delay further, quickly calling, "Foundation Establishment Pill sold to the guest at VIP Stand Seven."

Under the watchful eyes of various forces, an elder with a youthful face and white hair, accompanied by a middle-aged cultivator at Qi Cultivation's ninth layer, proceeded to the side hall for the transaction.

And with the sale of this Foundation Establishment Pill, the auction gradually drew to a close.

"Thank you all for coming to support this event. This auction is now concluded, and we shall meet again next time!"

"Now, I kindly ask all of you to exit the venue in an orderly manner."

Lin Guang's plump face was all smiles, presumably extremely satisfied with the auction's result, with the profits likely being substantial.

He clasped his hands towards the crowd, speaking with a wide grin.

As his words fell, the surrounding doors slowly opened, and the attendees began to leave, with two men in black maintaining order on either side of the door.

Without lingering further, Xu Ping slowly stood up and exited the auction hall through the same door he had entered.

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