Urban Super Medical Sage Chapter 2085 - 2183: A Stroke of Fortune No Less Than a Major Opportunity

"Aunt Lin, I am so incensed!" An Yu slumped down, her masked face a picture of pouty frustration, a knot of anger tightening in her chest.

Even within the vast expanse of the Grand Cosmos World, An Yu occupied a position of considerable importance, bearing the esteemed title of Little Princess of a Sixth-Rank Power, a fact that lent considerable weight to her every word.

In her entire recollection, she had never endured such a profound sense of humiliation.

This was especially true considering her adversary was merely a youth hailing from a Minor Thousand Worlds.

"Fear not, for ignorant individuals are commonplace," Aunt Lin offered words of comfort. "He was unaware of your status as one at the zenith of the Fifth Level of the Divine Lord Realm, nor did he possess knowledge of our origin from the Grand Cosmos World. Had he known, even a hundred lifetimes would not have emboldened him to contend for treasures against you."

"Aunt Lin, once this auction concludes, I absolutely must seize his spoils!!!" An Yu declared, her words punctuated by a clench of her silver teeth. "Does he fancy himself wealthy? I shall relieve him of all the Ancient Golden Crow’s Essence Blood he procured at this auction, and claim every True Stone residing within his Space Ring, leaving him utterly destitute."

"You have my permission to even end his life, should you deem it necessary," Aunt Lin replied with a gentle smile.

"End his life?" An Yu’s head shook in disagreement. "That would be excessive..."

While An Yu certainly possessed a princess-like demeanor, exhibiting a degree of capriciousness and a penchant for mild bullying, her nature fundamentally recoiled from taking life. Though Su Chen had indeed offended her, he warranted chastisement, but not the ultimate penalty.

"Very well, there may be other valuable items to come," Aunt Lin steered the conversation.

An Yu drew a deep, calming breath, composing herself.

Meanwhile, attendants from the Xuanbao Pavilion had already conveyed the Ancient Golden Crow’s Essence Blood to Su Chen’s location. He, in turn, handed a Space Ring to one of the servants.

Another wave of astonished murmurs rippled through the auction hall.

This peculiar young man, with his dazzling yet seemingly inexperienced air, had truly expended an astronomical sum of over 5 million to acquire the Ancient Golden Crow’s Essence Blood. It was an act of almost unbelievable extravagance!

No one present knew the identities of this prodigal spender's parents or his lineage. If they were to discover he had lavished such a fortune on what was perceived as an unusable relic, would they not be driven to apoplectic rage?

Ascending the stage,

Wang Yi proceeded with the auction.

The eighth treasure, the ninth, the tenth...

Each was a respectable item, yet Su Chen remained apathetic.

An Yu, too, displayed no interest, refraining from any bids.

Both remained impassive observers.

"As anticipated, there are no other worthwhile items, save for that single drop of Ancient Golden Crow’s Essence Blood..." An Yu’s discontent began to resurface, as the subsequent auction pieces were decidedly mediocre, inadvertently drawing her thoughts back to the prized Ancient Golden Crow’s Essence Blood!

"The event is not yet concluded," Aunt Lin reassured her. "Exercise a little more patience."

"Mm," An Yu replied dismissively, yet inwardly, she resolved that upon the auction's termination, she would indeed confront Su Chen for the Ancient Golden Crow’s Essence Blood, while simultaneously contemplating the precise manner in which to impart a lesson to him.

"The eleventh treasure is of a most peculiar nature..." Wang Yi announced from the stage, his voice laced with intrigue.

He left the item's identity shrouded in mystery.

"It is neither an Elixir, nor the Essence Blood of a Demon Beast, nor a Weapon, nor a Cultivation Technique, nor any such common artifact..." Wang Yi continued, building anticipation.

Many attendees in the auction house were already experiencing a palpable sense of impatience, as an item Wang Yi highlighted with such emphasis was surely destined to be a treasure of immense value.

What could it possibly be?

"The eleventh treasure is, in fact, a piece of special material."

With these words, Wang Yi motioned for an attendant to unveil the red drape concealing the eleventh treasure.

Before the assembled crowd materialized an irregularly shaped crystal, roughly the size of two clenched fists. It bore a resemblance to a stone of pure transparency,

appearing utterly pristine and clear, as if carved from flawless ice.

Upon closer examination, it shimmered with a subtle, ethereal layer of colorful divine luminescence.

However, no potent aura emanated from the crystal itself; rather, it radiated an aura of unassuming ordinariness.

"Does no one possess knowledge of this object's identity?" Wang Yi suddenly produced a dagger, an Imperial Soldier of refinement from the Cloud Imperial Weapon lineage. It was remarkably short, possessive of extreme sharpness, and its deep purple-red hue imparted an unnerving sensation of imminent bloodshed. Wang Yi then declared in a low, commanding tone: "Break!!!"

He Channeling his full might into the strike.

The dagger plunged forcefully into the crystal.

With a clean division, the crystal split into two halves.

...

Within the hall, a considerable number of Martial Cultivators were rendered speechless. They had erroneously presumed Wang Yi wielded the dagger to demonstrate the crystal's exceptional hardness, only to discover that the crystal offered virtually no resistance! It parted with an effortless cleave!

Many turned their gazes toward Wang Yi with a hint of amusement, curious to witness any flicker of embarrassment on his face.

To their surprise, Wang Yi betrayed no outward sign of emotion. He calmly retrieved the dagger, a faint smile gracing his lips as he stated: "Esteemed patrons, I urge you to observe more closely..."

Observe more closely?

What could this possibly imply?

Just as widespread bewilderment began to set in, an extraordinary phenomenon unfolded: the transparent crystal, which had been bisected by the dagger, began to mend itself autonomously. Under the astonished eyes of the entire assembly, the two fragments promptly and willingly reunited, seamlessly reforming into a single, unbroken crystal.

Furthermore, it appeared entirely pristine, as if it had never been fractured.

It was as if the scene where Wang Yi split it into two had been a mere illusion, a trick of the eye.

It was truly astonishing.

"Distinguished guests, as you've all witnessed, this crystal, whose very substance remains a mystery even to this old man, possesses a remarkable characteristic: the ability to seamlessly merge and restore itself." Wang Yi surveyed the nearly thousand faces before him, alight with bewilderment and wonder, a sense of deep satisfaction washing over him.

At this exact moment.

From a shadowed corner, Su Chen narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed intently on the crystal displayed on the stage, a fierce determination igniting within the depths of his eyes.

He felt an overwhelming urge to possess this crystal!!!

The reason?

While others might not recognize this particular crystal, Su Chen knew it all too well, for it was crafted from the very same material as his own Illusion Crystal.

"Youngster Su, you absolutely must obtain this crystal. If the Illusion Crystal manages to devour it, there's no doubt it will be elevated by a full tier. It's like a gift from the heavens landing right in your lap," a voice echoed in his mind, filled with palpable excitement.

Even without Jiuyou's prompt, Su Chen instinctively understood the course of action required.

The Illusion Crystal possessed the unique ability to grow in tandem with Su Chen's own cultivation strength.

With its infinite potential for variability, the Illusion Crystal could be employed for both offensive and defensive capacities. Most importantly, even if it were to be shattered, torn asunder, or reduced to dust, it would instantaneously reassemble and restore itself in the blink of an eye.

For Su Chen, the Illusion Crystal was undeniably an incredibly valuable asset.

It could be utilized for defense, for stealthy ambushes, for intricate offensive strategies, and so much more.

However, Su Chen harbored a slight dissatisfaction, as the defensive and offensive prowess of the Illusion Crystal always seemed to fall just a fraction short when compared to his own personal abilities.

This disparity left Su Chen with a lingering sense of regret regarding the Illusion Crystal's capabilities.

After all, the Illusion Crystal was remarkably convenient, yet it consistently fell just a tiny bit short of perfection...

But then, quite unexpectedly...

This situation felt like a timely downpour during a drought!

Su Chen felt almost certain that once the Illusion Crystal succeeded in devouring the unknown crystal presented on the stage, its power would undoubtedly surge to new heights!!!

Su Chen's breathing grew slightly rapid and heated.

Making the journey to the Ascension Thousand City auction had been an unequivocally correct decision, akin to embarking on a miraculous and fated adventure!