Cultivating with Top Enlightenment Chapter 1221 - 540: Artifact Refining Workshop

While the two were engrossed in conversation, the auctioneer had already auctioned off several items.

This time, his mention of an otherworldly artifact attracted Ning Qi and his companion again.

They turned their attention to the stage below.

They saw that someone had already carried a golden pillar onto the stage.

"Isn’t that the pillar I saw before?"

"I think I have one too."

Looking at the pillar below, Ning Qi couldn’t help but show a curious expression.

He had indeed seen this pillar before.

And he also owned one.

"Master, this pillar seems to be made of Nine-turn Red Gold from the Immortal Realm."

"It’s a treasure equally famous as Chaos Stone for forging weapons and armor."

Medicine Spirit observed and explained to Ning Qi.

"Oh? Something from the Immortal Realm?"

Ning Qi nodded: "If I had known earlier, I would have collected a few more. At the time, I thought it wasn’t anything fun, so I only got one."

"Master, having one is enough. As long as you find an Artifact Refining master, you can forge an unparalleled weapon."

Medicine Spirit was excited: "However, we should also check its price. If it’s suitable, we can participate in the auction."

"Hmm, let’s see how it goes!"

Ning Qi nodded and then said: "If the price is right, I’ll take it all."

"Ladies and gentlemen, the starting price is fifty million top-grade Spirit Stones."

At this moment, the auctioneer announced the price.

After his words, everyone present turned their heads.

Each of them had hopeful expressions in their eyes.

Everyone wanted such a treasure, but having an empty wallet, they could only watch others bid.

"Sixty million!"

Immediately after the auctioneer’s price was announced, someone raised the bid.

"What? They increased by ten million directly?"

"Isn’t that crazy?"

"I think they’re truly insane."

"... "

Following those words, people began to murmur.

They looked at the person as if he were a fool.

"Eighty million!"

No sooner had the previous bid ended, another person raised the bid.

It would have been fine if one person increased the bid by ten million, but with two doing it simultaneously, the treasure’s value is undoubtedly extraordinary.

"One hundred million!"

Without waiting for the previous bid to settle, the prior bidder spoke again.

"One hundred and twenty million!"

"One hundred and fifty million."

"... "

Neither side was willing to give in.

"Shopkeeper, I’ll stake my Spiritual Marrow on this."

At this point, Ning Qi tired of their nonsense.

And so, he joined in.

"There’s that bastard again!"

"Such bad luck."

"... "

The two who heard Ning Qi’s voice couldn’t help but curse.

"Anyone else wanting to bid?"

The auctioneer looked at everyone below and asked in a solemn voice.

"I’m out!"

"I’m out too."

Both of them reluctantly chose to give up.

At this point, giving up was the only choice since they knew Ning Qi wasn’t someone they could afford to offend.

"So, this belongs to this gentleman."

The auctioneer then gave a signal to the clerk behind him to deliver it.

With orders given, the aide quickly left.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let’s continue."

The shopkeeper continued to host the auction.

Ning Qi, having acquired the golden pillar from the aide, was ready to leave.

"Master, it seems there’s nothing more exciting."

"Shall we depart?"

Medicine Spirit glanced downward.

"Yes, let’s go!"

"Let’s avoid any trouble later."

Ning Qi agreed, and then set out with Medicine Spirit.

After their departure, the auction continued without dispersing.

The two didn’t linger and directly left the city, heading towards the Flying Boat Pier they discussed.

When they arrived at the pier, they found a considerable crowd already there.

"Everyone here? We’re about to set off."

A commander stood in front, addressing everyone.

"We’re ready."

Someone responded first.

"Hold on."

Ning Qi rushed forward: "One more!"

"Five thousand top-grade Spirit Stones."

The commander saw him running up and held out his hand.

"Five thousand?"

Ning Qi wondered at this, mumbling.

This was more expensive than what was said in the city earlier.

"If it’s too expensive, go back."

The commander impatiently glared at him and then turned to walk away.

"Here you go."

Ning Qi handed over a Storage Bag to him.

"Alright, get on."

The commander weighed it in his hand twice, then allowed Ning Qi to board the flying boat.

This was, more accurately, a giant ship.

Far larger than a flying boat.

Thus, Ning Qi followed the commander onto the giant ship.

He saw that there were many people on board, like a small town.

They had shops, pawnshops, flower houses—everything.

There were also taverns; it had basically everything.

"Below deck, there are three levels."

"There’s a gambling house and a black market; you can explore them yourself."

"Or stay above; there’s plenty of entertainment here too!"

The commander, perceiving Ning Qi as straightforward, explained to him patiently.

"May I ask if this giant ship is heading to the Ten Thousand Swords Sect?"

This was the matter that concerned Ning Qi.

"Ten Thousand Swords Sect?"

The commander replied simply: "We’re heading to the city of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect."

"However, the journey is long; we’ll be flying for about ten days."

"But, it’s more convenient than teleporting, since teleportation may not directly land you in the correct city."

"With travel time and possible mishaps, it could be very time-consuming."

"I see."

"Then I made the right choice."

Ning Qi understood after the explanation.

"Right! Over these ten-odd days, you can enjoy your time."

"With our guard squad present, no one dares to cause trouble!"

After agreeing, the commander promptly left.

Ning Qi then looked at the shops here, beginning his search for the Artifact Refining Workshop.