"Ladies and gentlemen, now that all the other items have been sold, it is time for the final item of this auction."
After confirming that the maid had safely delivered the lotus to Tianyu's room, Yan Xi finally breathed a sigh of relief. So, without wasting another moment, she gracefully turned back to the stage and began the final segment of the auction.
"The last item we have prepared for this auction is, as you might have guessed, a Divine Sense Method."
Yan Xi first announced the item's category before slightly waving her hand. A faint shimmer of light danced around her fingers as a beautiful jade floated into view.
"Clear Water Mind Art, a Xuan Peak Grade Divine Sense Method. As a technique that not only strengthens one's perception but can also be used offensively, I believe I don't need to explain its value, do I?"
Yan Xi said with a graceful smile.
Just as she mentioned, a Divine Sense Method was directly tied to the cultivation of one's consciousness, far rarer and more precious than ordinary cultivation techniques.
Moreover, the majority of cultivators could only dream of obtaining one, as great sects or ancient clans often monopolized such methods.
Sure enough, the moment she introduced the item, multiple divine senses from the first floor immediately extended out, probing the jade that floated in midair.
However, despite it being the final item of the auction, the atmosphere lacked the earlier excitement.
After all, while a Divine Sense Method was indeed a rare and valuable art, it wasn't something that could directly boost one's strength in the short term, was it?
Still, it was undoubtedly an excellent technique to possess during the Foundation Establishment Realm, useful for tempering perception and mental clarity.
And when aiming to form the Golden Core, every bit of strengthened foundation mattered.
'Divine Sense Method?'
Mo Zhiran, who was silently watching the auction, was startled to hear what the last item was.
'Come to think of it, I seem to have a Divine Sense Method too.'
He suddenly remembered the jade slip he found inside Elder Shuren's storage ring after killing him before. At that time, he had only checked what was inside and put it away for later.
After all, without building a foundation, he couldn't practice such methods.
Even now, with his cultivation at the Peak of Qi Condensation Realm, he could barely use the storage ring with his weak consciousness.
'I must practice such methods in this life if possible.'
As someone who was reborn, Zhiran knew better than anyone how important one's consciousness was. In his last life, he almost died during Core Formation because his consciousness couldn't hold.
Of course, he wouldn't make the same mistake as in his previous life.
"Alright, since everyone here should already understand the value of this method, let's start," Yan Xi said with a light smile.
"Just like before, the bidding will be conducted in Middle Grade Spirit Stones, and the starting price is thirty. Each bid cannot be lower than five middle-grade spirit stones. Now then, let the bidding begin!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the silent auction hall began to buzz with voices again from the first floor.
"Thirty-five middle-grade spirit stones."
"Forty middle-grade spirit stones."
"Forty-five middle-grade spirit stones."
Even though the Divine Sense Method wasn't as valuable as the Spirit Nurturing Lotus for everyone, it was still highly sought after, especially since it was the Xuan Peak Grade method that they could sell later after mastering it.
"Fifty-five middle-grade spirit stones."
The bidding turned fierce as Xiao Lan once again joined in, intending to at least take this method with her.
Since her cultivation realm was progressing at a snail's pace, she had plenty of time to practice other methods. It would be a nice touch to strengthen her divine sense, wouldn't it?
"Sixty middle-grade spirit stones."
"Sixty-five middle-grade spirit stones."
"Hmm?"
As the bidding intensified and the voices from each room echoed through the hall, Zhiran suddenly heard a soft female voice join in the middle.
Among a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators, it wasn't anything unusual, except that this voice was cold and stiff.
But Zhiran clearly felt he had heard that voice somewhere, although the memory was quite distant.
"Seventy-five middle-grade spirit stones."
As that cold voice echoed once again, Zhiran, who was sitting on his chair, suddenly sat up as if remembering who she was.
'Is she... Mei Xuan? Damn! So that demon girl disappeared to bid for this method?'
How could he not recognize that voice?
Although it was distinctly different from her usual tone, so much so that even Xiao Lan didn't find it familiar. But as a reborn person, Zhiran recognized it immediately.
Even if they were never close in his previous life, their paths had crossed a few times due to his ties with Tianyu. He had heard this voice of hers back then when she was fighting and killing someone.
"Eighty-five middle-grade spirit stones."
"Ninety middle-grade spirit stones."
'Damn, this girl is so rich. Why didn't I know that?'
As Xiao Lan sat dejected beside him after losing the bid once again, Zhiran marveled at Mei Xuan's wealth. This girl was really so rich that her fortune rivaled that of Foundation Establishment cultivators.
'Should I take advantage of her?'
Just as Zhiran was having that nefarious thought, Yan Xi completed the auction of the final item with a loud shout,
"Hundred middle-grade spirit stones, once! Hundred middle-grade spirit stones, twice! Sold!"
"Congratulations to the guest from room number seven! This Divine Sense Method now belongs to this esteemed guest," Yan Xi announced, looking a little confused.
After all, she knew that the room had been empty before. But suddenly, a female cultivator appeared and bid for the final item, taking it with her.
Although she was curious to know who that person was, she was far more eager to leave this place and meet her Tianyu.
So, she immediately smiled and bowed slightly to the audience.