Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1259 - 823: Golden Thunder Bamboo, Tribulation Cultivator

"The third item in the secret auction, and also the final item of this auction, is a stalk of Third-order Spirit Plant Golden Thunder Bamboo Shoot."

With a flourish of his hand, Master Yun Ge signaled, and two attendants swiftly brought a flowerpot up to the auction platform.

Within the roughly two-foot-wide pot, a golden bamboo shoot sprouted, surrounded by subtle purple lightning glow.

"Golden Thunder Bamboo counts as a scarce Third-order Spirit Plant. Plant this shoot, and in fifty years, you'll reap a bountiful supply of Golden Thunder Bamboo, perfect for crafting Thunder Attribute Magical Treasures."

"Additionally, Golden Thunder Bamboo produces fruit every hundred years, with the Golden Thunder Fruit acting as a key component for brewing Thunder Attribute Elixirs."

"Both Golden Thunder Bamboo and its Golden Thunder Fruit stand as precious assets for Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment level with Thunder Attributes."

"I trust you all grasp its value, so let the bidding commence!"

Yang Zhenshan fixed his gaze on the Golden Thunder Bamboo displayed on the stage, his eyes deepening with intensity.

Within the Qinghua Thunder Skill lies the technique to forge a Lifebound Magical Treasure known as the Green Wood Purple Lightning Sword.

A Lifebound Magical Treasure represents an essential item that Cultivators in the late Foundation Establishment stage must create, linking directly to one's Divine Soul and ranking as the paramount treasure during the Foundation Establishment phase.

Typically, those in the late Foundation Establishment craft such Lifebound Magical Treasures to gear up for the Golden Core Thunder Tribulation.

Should they survive the Golden Core Thunder Tribulation, the Lifebound Magical Treasure evolves into a Lifebound Spiritual Treasure, emerging as the core Spiritual Treasure for Golden Core Cultivators.

Currently at early-stage Foundation Establishment, Yang Zhenshan remains distant from the late stage.

Yet, this Golden Thunder Bamboo requires fifty years to mature, so planting it immediately would align perfectly with future needs.

When the Golden Thunder Bamboo finally matures, Yang Zhenshan should be nearing the point of crafting his Lifebound Magical Treasure.

It would serve ideally as a component in forging the Green Wood Purple Lightning Sword.

In truth, the Qingmu Longevity Scripture also details another Lifebound Magical Treasure, the Divine Wood Treasure Cauldron, which specializes in defense and healing.

Between the Divine Wood Treasure Cauldron for protection and the Green Wood Purple Lightning Sword for offense, no clash exists; if feasible, Yang Zhenshan yearns to forge both.

Therefore, Yang Zhenshan harbors a strong longing for this Golden Thunder Bamboo.

But the cost!

He feels a bit hesitant.

Evidently, this treasure won't draw bids from the Independent Practitioner Association.

Loose cultivators lack the patience to nurture a Third-order Spirit Plant over a century; only Immortal Cultivation Families possess the resources and power to do so.

Thus, the Golden Thunder Bamboo Shoot targets the six major families of the Qingli Dynasty.

No, beyond just the six great families!

Yang Zhenshan cast a look toward the neighboring boxes.

Probably, attendees include not only members of the six great families but also representatives from the Three Sects of Lingxiu.

It's entirely plausible for the Three Sects of Lingxiu to dispatch participants to Lotus Heart Valley for this auction; Yang Zhenshan feels confident they have arrived.

Even the Nether Prison Sect and Hidden Sword Mountain might have sent delegates.

Yang Zhenshan rubbed his beard, pondered briefly, and then inscribed eighteen thousand Spirit Stones on the Jade Scroll!

He figured the bid ought to be substantial; while this Golden Thunder Bamboo proves rare and could form the bedrock of an Immortal Cultivation Force, nurturing such a Spirit Root demands considerable effort, and not all groups wish to invest vast time and assets into its growth.

Passing the Jade Scroll to the attendant stationed outside, Yang Zhenshan watched as the various scrolls soon reached the auction platform.

Atop the stage, Master Yun Ge examined the Jade Scrolls sequentially, a flicker of astonishment in his gaze.

Box No. 18 started with an offer of fifteen thousand Spirit Stones?

What power lurks behind this?

White Cloud Commerce knows well the Immortal Cultivation Forces around the Yunxiao Mountain Range.

Only a handful of powers earn ranking from White Cloud Commerce.

The abrupt appearance of a group able to bid eighteen thousand Spirit Stones naturally puzzled Master Yun Ge.

Still, he concealed his reaction, offering a warm smile: "The top offer for the Golden Thunder Bamboo stands at eighteen thousand low-grade Spirit Stones. Well done to the fellow Taoist who secured it!"

"The auction concludes; please remain patient, fellow Taoists, as we organize your departure shortly!"

Hearing those words, Yang Zhenshan exhaled in relief.

Resolved to claim the Golden Thunder Bamboo, he had submitted the bid of eighteen thousand low-grade Spirit Stones.

He wondered if he'd been played for a dupe this time!

The secret auction carries more unpredictability than the public one.

Yet, luckily, Yang Zhenshan succeeded in obtaining the Golden Thunder Bamboo; for him, parting with a few thousand extra Spirit Stones proves worthwhile.

Shortly after, the attendant delivered the Golden Thunder Bamboo to his box, where Yang Zhenshan settled the full payment of Spirit Stones himself, finalizing the deal.

Storage Bags can't hold the Golden Thunder Bamboo, but Spirit Beast Bags can, thanks to their Elemental Spirit Array that sustains living entities temporarily.

Of course, Yang Zhenshan has no need to use the Spirit Beast Bag for the Golden Thunder Bamboo; instead, he can transfer it to the Spirit Source Land.

With the auction wrapped up, White Cloud Commerce attendants started guiding participants out of the hall.

They split the guests into four groups at random, dispatching each one after intervals of about a tea's brewing time.

Such measures safeguard the anonymity of secret auction bidders, ensuring that winners of the final three prized lots stay hidden, thwarting guesses about who claimed them.

Transactions involving thousands or tens of thousands of Spirit Stones require processing time, after all.

Few can muster eighteen thousand Spirit Stones as swiftly as Yang Zhenshan; others may need to deplete their reserves to cover their purchases.

Take, for example, a loose cultivator who acquired a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Acting with speed, Yang Zhenshan joined Yu Qingyi in the initial group exiting the venue.