Chapter 236: Auction of Top-Grade Blood Stones

Inside the room, Yang Tian sat cross-legged on the bed, looking dejected. Today, many superpowers had arrived, not to mention the two behemoth forces from the Central Region. This alchemy convention was clearly no ordinary event.

"It seems this convention must have some highlight stirring the winds and clouds." Scratching his head, Yang Tian's chances of making the top ten in this alchemy convention were slim. If he could break through to the Soul-Tempering Realm, he might stand a chance.

The next day! When a ray of sunlight shone upon the steel-forged great city, Yang Tian slowly opened his eyes. His figure flickered as he walked to the door, looked around left and right, and then Yang Ba walked out.

"Let's go." Yang Tian and Yang Ba exchanged glances, and their footsteps moved toward the door. On this trip, Yang Tian needed to purchase many soul-nourishing herbs. Walking with the Meng family would instead arouse their suspicion.

Walking along the street, Yang Tian encountered many juniors from powerful factions, all heading toward the auction. The auction venue hosted by the Alchemy Valley stood amidst a bustling palace complex.

Towering into the clouds, like a celestial palace, it exuded an ancient aura, standing like a giant, extremely vast, capable of accommodating hundreds of thousands of people.

Under the sunlight, the entire hall emitted a dazzling purple radiance. At the top, a structure shone like a purple sun, dazzling and extremely luxurious.

Around it, a sea of people, a dark mass, with clamorous sounds rising to the heavens, even the clouds were nowhere to be seen.

Ahead, there were several large passages for entry, surrounded by guards with terrifying strength. Yang Tian's gaze swept around for a moment, then he walked toward the treasure appraisal area.

Compared to the crowds on both sides, like locusts, the people here were very few, but each one's strength was not to be underestimated. Treasures that could appear at such an auction were all extremely rare exotic items.

Yang Tian and Yang Ba went straight to the back of the line. After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the two walked toward the person inspecting treasures at the entrance.

"Esteemed guest, please present the treasure you wish to auction." This was a beautiful woman around sixteen, quite attractive, exuding a seductive aura.

Hearing this, Yang Tian nodded. He directly took out a void ring and handed it to the middle-aged beauty.

Taking the void ring, the middle-aged beauty's gaze swept inside for a moment. She nodded and handed it back to Yang Tian, saying, "Esteemed guest, welcome to the auction."

Yang Tian nodded, a hint of surprise deep in his eyes. That void ring contained a full five million mid-grade blood stones, yet the woman's expression did not change at all.

"No wonder it's the Alchemy Valley, truly dripping with wealth..." Licking his lips, Yang Tian murmured to himself. This huge sum was enormous, enough to tempt even a major power.

Before Yang Tian was a purple-gold hall, extremely resplendent, a full ten thousand zhang in size. Inside, it was flowing with light and color, an aura of nobility spreading.

Several handsome youths were receiving visitors. The place was very quiet; no one dared to speak loudly.

Under the reception of a maidservant, Yang Tian and his companion walked toward a room. There were over a hundred appraisal rooms here, showing that the Alchemy Valley's strength was subtly surpassing that of the Holy Lands.

Yang Tian pushed open the door and walked inside. Before him was a white-haired old man, whose gaze was sweeping over the two arrivals.

He paused briefly on Yang Ba, then his gaze fell, and he said slowly, "Two guests, please sit."

Nodding slightly, Yang Tian and his companion sat down on the chairs before him.

Just as they sat down, the white-haired old man moistened his dry lips and said, "What treasures do the two of you wish to auction? I need to appraise them."

Hearing this, Yang Tian took out a void ring and placed it on the table, then remained silent.

Seeing the void ring on the table, the white-haired old man glanced at Yang Tian, a hint of surprise in his eyes. The old man couldn't understand why this young fellow was auctioning things.

But that was all. The white-haired old man picked up the void ring from the table and probed it with his soul power. After a moment, the old man's expression slightly stiffened.

Inside were five spirit herbs, the most precious being Dragon Beard Grass, which Yang Tian had reluctantly taken out, along with a Three-Leaf Divine Flower and two five-thousand-year-old spirit herbs obtained from the Martial Dao Mountain, all very valuable.

Seeing the old man's expression, Yang Tian breathed a slight sigh of relief. The Alchemy Valley had extremely high standards; he had been afraid they would look down on the herbs he had brought.

"Esteemed guest, these five spirit herbs meet the auction standard. Do you have any requirements for the auction?" Pausing, the white-haired old man forced a smile on his face and said slowly.

If these herbs sold, he could also reap considerable benefits.

Hearing this, Yang Tian remained silent, then mysteriously took out another void ring and placed it on the table.

Oh? Seeing this, the old man's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help rubbing his hands. From this sequence, the next treasure should be even more astonishing.

Seeing the old man's expression, the corners of Yang Tian's mouth twitched involuntarily. He was a bit puzzled: he was auctioning things, so why was the old man so excited?

The white-haired old man probed with his soul power. In an instant, his expression froze, his sesame-sized eyes bulging wide, a trace of shock rising in his heart.

After a moment, the old man suppressed his emotions and stammered, "You... you... are sure you want to auction this?"

Inside the void ring were three fist-sized top-grade blood stones and twenty thumb-sized top-grade blood stones. The total value of these items was incalculable.

"Yes, is there a problem?" Nodding slightly, Yang Tian said with some surprise.

"Oh... no, I was rude." Hearing this, the white-haired old man quickly waved his hand, afraid of losing this deal.

"Exchange all these for soul-nourishing herbs, including these top-grade blood stones."

"Exchange for soul-nourishing herbs?" The white-haired old man gave Yang Tian a strange look. Setting aside these top-grade blood stones, those five spirit herbs were all extremely rare items, not inferior to soul-nourishing herbs.

After a moment of silence, the white-haired old man suddenly rubbed his hands and said with a grin, "Young master, could we discuss something?"

"What do you want?" Seeing the old man's expression, Yang Tian got goosebumps and said.

"Hehe, I have two soul-nourishing herbs here. Would the young master be willing to part with some?" Pausing, the white-haired old man said expectantly.

Hearing this, Yang Tian looked very troubled. Seeing this, the old man immediately took out two herbs, as quick as an old rabbit, his movements extremely swift.

Before Yang Tian were two fourth-grade spirit herbs. Although their grade was low, their age was not; one had reached three thousand years of age.

Yang Tian wrinkled his face and said impatiently, "How much do you want to exchange?"

"One piece, just one piece is enough." Rubbing his hands, the white-haired old man said nervously. Such items were rare even in the Alchemy Valley; he planned to use them for his young grandson.

"Uh..." Scratching his head, Yang Tian waved his hand and said impatiently, "Alright, I'll give it to you."

"Hehe, thank you, young master... thank you, young master." Hearing this, the white-haired old man looked grateful. He then took out a golden token: "Young master, this is your identity token. Your auction items have met the requirements for a first-class VIP. Keep this token safe and don't lose it."

Taking the token, Yang Tian did not linger and left directly.

At that moment, a voice slowly came: "Young master, auction items require a handling fee. Don't forget then."

Hearing this voice, Yang Tian stumbled and nearly fell.

Watching the figure that had disappeared, the white-haired old man smirked slyly. Then his gaze fell on the void ring in his hand, suppressing the greed within. Someone who could produce so many top-grade blood stones at once was no ordinary person.

Moreover, with his peak War King cultivation, he had not detected any leakage of Yang Tian's aura. Furthermore, the War Emperor-level expert beside him was also a formidable figure, and not old either.

The white-haired old man sighed and quickly walked toward the auction hall.