A high-grade Profound Rank martial skill had a might comparable to a low-grade Earth Rank martial skill. If these words were said by someone else, Jiang Ziyue wouldn't take it seriously, and she wouldn't spend the effort to find someone to verify it. However, that person was Qin Feng, so the situation was completely different.
In a bright and clean jade mirror, a dignified old man was reading the Eight Desolate Sword Aura written by Qin Feng word by word.
The old man's expression became more and more dignified, "Yue 'er, where did you get this Martial Skill from?"
"Grandpa Han, is there a problem with this Martial Skill?"
Jiang Ziyue saw Grandpa Han's expression and her heart could not help but 'thump'. She began to worry for Qin Feng.
She should not have been so impulsive. This matter had alarmed Grandpa Han. If there was a problem with this Martial Skill, Qin Feng would not be able to bear the consequences.
"Problem?
It's too big. This is a Martial Skill that has been lost! "Han Dang sighed.
"A Martial Skill that has been lost?"
Jiang Ziyue's expression was a little strange. The Exploding Fist that this guy practiced was also a Martial Skill that had been lost.
The Bursting Fist was a bit better; at the very least, there were still fragments of it being passed down to the world. However, the Eight Desolate Sword Qi had been completely lost. Even with the Thousand Gold Pavilion's vast resources, they only knew that this martial technique existed a very long time ago, but that was all.
"Although the Eight Desolate Sword Aura is only a high-grade Profound Ranked Martial Skill, its power is comparable to a low-grade Earth Ranked Martial Skill. Moreover, if we can find the Six Directions Sword Aura and combine the two Sword Auras, it will be a high-grade Earth Ranked Martial Skill, Eight Desolate Sword Aura!" Han Dang's expression was somewhat excited.
Even for a cultivator at his level, an Earth Rank High-Grade Martial Skill was something that could only be encountered by chance and not sought. To the vast majority of cultivators, Earth Rank Martial Skills only existed in legends, and many cultivators had never even seen one in their entire lives.
"Six Directions Sword Aura!" Jiang Ziyue's mind moved and secretly remembered the name of this Martial Skill.
"If my Thousand Gold Pavilion wants to buy this Martial Skill, how much gold would it cost?" Jiang Ziyue could not help but ask.
"Gold?
I'm afraid that a martial skill of this level can no longer be auctioned with gold, right? "Han Dang shook his head.
"Grandpa Han, you mean …" Jiang Ziyue took a deep breath.
"Young Miss, if you are interested, you can do as you wish. This Martial Technique is something that my Thousand Gold Pavilion needs. You can use all the funds in the Heavenly South Empire," Han Dang said.
The Eight Desolation Sword Qi was of great importance. Han Dang no longer treated the Eight Desolation Sword Qi as a high-grade Profound Rank martial skill, but as a low-grade Earth Rank martial skill.
How precious was an Inferior Grade Earth Ranked Martial Technique? It could even be said that in the Azure Water Region, aside from the Profound Flame Orthodox Sect and the Ice River Valley, the other factions might not possess an Earth Ranked Martial Technique.
Surrounding this Earth Tier martial skill, one could even establish a powerful force that could be passed down for hundreds or even thousands of years.
Ziyue Jiang carefully put away the Sword Qi of Eight Desolation as one of the top three treasures in the auction.
"How is it?"
Qin Feng asked. Although he was confident in his own martial skills, ten thousand years had already passed. Who knew if the martial artists of this era would be able to tell!
Ziyue Jiang nodded, "It has already been arranged!"
Qin Feng let out a sigh of relief. This way, he could be at ease. This Eight Desolation Sword Qi should be able to let him make a fortune.
Thinking that he still had more than ten million taels of gold that he had yet to collect, Qin Feng had an impulse to immediately collect the debt.
Dang! Dang!
Dang! Following the melodious sound of the bell, the noisy auction hall suddenly quieted down. Suddenly, light and shadow changed. A red-clothed young woman walked gracefully in the air.
In an instant, everyone's gaze was attracted to this red-clothed young woman. Under the changing light and shadow, it was like a dream.
"Isn't this the courtesan of the Spring Breeze Pavilion, Liu Ru 'er? Why is she here? Gliding in the air, this Liu Ru' er is actually a True Energy Realm martial artist?" In the auction hall below, many martial artists cried out in surprise.
Liu Ru 'er's reputation as a courtesan was known throughout Tiannan. In order to see her, the sons of nobles and geniuses of sects would not hesitate to spend a fortune. No one expected to see her at the Thousand Gold Pavilion's auction today.
In terms of fun, the Thousand Gold Pavilion knew how to have fun. They actually got the courtesan of the Spring Breeze Pavilion to host the auction. In order to win a smile from the beauty, some hotheads would happily spend a hundred taels of gold to buy a piece of stone.
Other than the thirty-six private rooms, the rest of the people could only squeeze in the auction hall.
These people's statuses were not as noble as those in the private rooms. No matter how rich they were, they could not enter the private rooms.
Of course, the so-called low status also depended on who they were compared to. Compared to the Young Master of the Mysterious Flame Sect, their statuses were naturally much lower. However, compared to other martial artists, their statuses were undoubtedly noble. There was no lack of martial artists in the auction hall, including sect elders and family elders.
Being able to enter the Thousand Gold Pavilion was a symbol of status!
Qin Feng looked at the martial artists shouting below and smiled faintly, "The auction is about to start, right?"
"Yes. In order to take care of the Tiannan Grand Festival this time, the treasures being auctioned this time are mostly divine weapons and spirit talismans," Jiang Ziyue said.
"Welcome to this auction. I am Liu Ru 'er. Greetings to everyone!"
Liu Ru 'er smiled brightly. Her charming eyes were like silk that could steal souls. Many young martial artists' souls were about to be taken away.
"Seduction technique. This courtesan is quite capable!" Shi Qinghao chuckled.
In Earth Room 3, Tie Futu and the other two looked at Liu Ru 'er. "You actually nurtured such a subordinate?"
Red Yaksha smiled faintly. "It took a lot of effort. Just the Seduction Pill alone cost a lot."
"Is she reliable?" Tie Futu asked.
"Don't you trust my Seduction Technique?" Red Yaksha asked in return.
"In that case, it's foolproof!"
Tie Futu also knew of the Seduction Technique. Since this Liu Ru 'er was controlled by the Seduction Technique, there was no problem.
Amidst the cheers of the martial artists in the auction room, Liu Ru 'er gently clapped her hands. A metal box slowly rose.
"The first treasure, Earth Armor Talisman!" She opened the metal box. Inside was a stack of ten earth-yellow spirit talismans.
The second-grade spirit talisman, Earth Armor Talisman, was of the same grade as the Fire Talisman from before. However, the Fire Talisman was an offensive spirit talisman while the Earth Armor Talisman was a defensive spirit talisman.
Defensive spirit talismans were often more precious than offensive spirit talismans. They were used to protect one's life. An Earth Armor Talisman could form a layer of earth armor on the surface of one's body. It could block the attacks of spirit weapons.
For the martial artists who were about to participate in the Tiannan Grand Festival, cultivation techniques and martial techniques could not increase their combat strength in a short period of time. However, spirit talismans and spirit weapons could.
"There are ten Earth Armor Talismans in a stack. The starting price is one thousand taels of gold. Each increment must be no less than ten taels of gold," Liu Ru 'er said.
"One thousand taels of gold. That's expensive!"
Qin Feng smacked his lips. Back then, the disciples of the Mystic Flame Orthodox Sect had thrown hundreds of Fire Talismans at random.
"One thousand and ten taels of gold!" As if to please Liu Ru 'er, a martial artist immediately bid as soon as Liu Ru' er finished speaking.
"What a joke. You have the nerve to bid for ten taels of gold. I bid one thousand and one hundred taels of gold!"
"One thousand and one hundred taels of gold. Trash. I bid one thousand and one hundred and fifty taels of gold!"
The martial artists in the private rooms had no intention of bidding. This stack of Earth Armor Talismans was just an appetizer. Those sitting in the private rooms looked down on this kind of Earth Armor Talisman.
Qin Feng had only casually bid once. After being beaten by others, he had no intention of bidding anymore. He could destroy this kind of Earth Armor Talisman with one punch. It would not increase his strength.
"One thousand two hundred and thirty taels of gold, going once!"
"One thousand two hundred and thirty taels of gold, going twice!"
"One thousand two hundred and thirty taels of gold, going thrice!"
"Sold. This stack of Earth Armor Talismans is Young Master Zhang Wannian's!" Liu Ru 'er pointed to a young man in the auction pool and said.
Being named by Liu Ru 'er, Zhang Wannian's face was flushed red. It was only a little more than one thousand taels of gold. It was very worthwhile to be in the limelight in front of so many people.
"One thousand two hundred and thirty taels of gold to buy this stack of Earth Armor Talismans. The families in the Imperial Capital are really rich!" Qin Feng sighed.
Compared to this, the major families in Tianshui City were not even comparable to beggars. Even the Qin Family could not casually take out a few thousand taels of gold.
A stack of Earth Armor Talismans was nothing to Qin Ying, but Qin Ying was completely attracted by the auction. She was eager to try and prepare to bid for the next treasure.
"The second treasure is the Heavenly Sound Shield, a second-grade mid-rank spiritual weapon. It can withstand the heavy blow of a martial artist in the Prodigious Strength Realm. When it hits, it will produce a whistling sound to disturb the opponent. The starting price is one thousand one hundred taels of gold. Each bid must not be less than ten taels of gold." Striking the iron while it was hot, Liu Ru 'er took out the second treasure.
"One thousand five hundred taels of gold!"
"Who is it?
Do you know how to bid? "
The martial artist who was about to bid almost vomited blood. How could they be so fierce? Adding four hundred taels of gold in one go, how could they compete?
Yang Guyun covered his face speechlessly. Yes, he was the one who bid, but this was not his original intention. It was completely his Martial Uncle's idea.
Liu Ru 'er was also stunned. There were very few people who played like this at the auction. The first bid was increased so much that it even exceeded the expected auction price of this second-grade spiritual weapon.
Qin Ying waved her small hands excitedly. She was looking forward to someone competing with her.
In the end, after Liu Ru 'er called out three times, no one bid. In the end, the Heavenly Sound Shield was bought by Qin Ying at the price of one thousand five hundred taels of gold.
Looking at the Heavenly Sound Shield sent to the private room, Qin Feng flicked his finger. The sharp noise seemed to penetrate the eardrums, and the people in the private room could not help but cover their ears.
"It's not fun. They won't compete with me!" Qin Ying muttered.
"That's because you raised the price too much. If you want others to compete with you, you have to raise the price bit by bit." Jiang Ziyue reminded her.
"Is that so?
Thank you, Elder Sister Ziyue, for your reminder! "Qin Ying seemed to have grasped the trick and happily waited for the next round of the auction.
"The spiritual weapon, Horned Python Whip, is made from the scales and tendons of a late-stage second-grade demonic beast, Horned Python. The whip is twenty-three feet long and is impenetrable by swords and spears. It is also impenetrable by water and fire. One whip can shatter a huge rock. The starting price is one thousand three hundred taels of gold!"