Chapter 24 Wanbao Pavilion Auction
On the way to Wanbao Pavilion, Lin Changqing was still thinking about what had just happened.

Through the mid-grade wood spirit stone that was just opened, it can be inferred that the unopened golden halo raw stone must contain something higher-level than the mid-grade spirit stone.

The only things higher than mid-grade spirit stones are high-grade spirit stones or top-grade spirit stones. If Lin Changqing had opened it directly just now, he would definitely be targeted, there is no doubt about that.

Lin Changqing estimated that someone was watching him now, but they didn't dare to take action in the market.

Since it is indirectly proved that all halo items are treasures, I believe that the insect eggs will not be ordinary insect eggs.

Now there is a problem. The family does not have the inheritance of insect cultivation! If the common master-servant contract is used, then each insect egg needs a drop of Lin Changqing's blood to complete the contract. Wouldn't Lin Changqing be exhausted?

Therefore, we must find a suitable method to contract multiple spirit insects together. The best method is the method used by insect cultivators to control the insect swarm.

I made up my mind.

Without stopping, I soon saw the tall iconic building of Wanbao Pavilion, the four-story Wanbao Pavilion.

The first floor of Wanbao Pavilion is divided into two parts, one large and one small. The small front part is the reception and guidance area, where services are provided based on the guests' identity and cultivation.

Generally, guests in the Qi Refining stage are guided to the second floor for consumption, those in the Foundation Building stage are guided to the third floor, and the fourth floor is used to receive distinguished guests above the Purple Mansion level.

The large part at the back of the first floor is the auction hall, where today's auction will be held. I heard it is very large and can accommodate tens of thousands of people.

The auction hall is divided into two floors. The first floor hall is mainly prepared for ordinary Qi Refining cultivators.

The second floor box is specially prepared for the foundation-building family or the foundation-building soil.

When Lin Changqing arrived at the entrance of Wanbao Pavilion, people had already started to come in one after another. Lin Changqing had already seen where the Lin family members were gathering, so he hurried over to meet up with his grandfather and the others.

I secretly told my grandfather that we need to find a way to contract and control the insect swarm.

Grandpa didn't ask anything, but nodded to show that he understood. He said, "Come with me to the second floor box to attend the auction. I'll show you around."

"Okay, thank you Grandpa." Lin Changqing thanked him happily.

"Then will mother and aunt go up too?"

"Only four or five people are allowed into one box. The clan leader and your fourteenth uncle will be inside. Your mother and your aunt can join the clan members in the lobby on the first floor!"

Lin Changqing was a little disappointed that he couldn't be with his family.

But seeing that my mother and aunt were in high spirits, the two of them were still discussing what that was and what that was.

It seems that he had a lot of fun shopping at the street stalls today, and he got some good gains, so he feels relieved.

I'll share today's harvest with them when I get back.

Seeing that everyone was present, Grandpa told everyone to enter together. Seeing that all the clan members had been arranged, he took Lin Changqing to the second-floor box.

When they entered the box, the clan leader and the fourteenth uncle were already inside. Lin Changqing quickly bowed and greeted them.

"My grandson Lin Changqing greets the clan leader and Uncle Fourteen."

The clan leader smiled and said, "I've always heard that there is a little genius in my Lin family, a ten-year-old spiritual plant master, who achieved enlightenment and broke through to the fourth level of Qi Refining at the age of eleven. Today, I saw that he is indeed a handsome young man."

Lin Changqing blushed slightly and said quickly, "Thank you for the compliment, Patriarch."

Uncle Fourteen also said, "I was the one who tested Changqing's spiritual roots. He has already reached the fourth level of Qi Refining in a blink of an eye. I heard that he practices very hard and seriously, and he also grows spiritual herbs and spiritual fields by himself to earn contribution points. He is a good child."

"Thank you, Fourteenth Uncle. Changqing was just lucky. Sister Changlian is more capable." The father of twelfth sister Lin Changlian is Fourteenth Uncle Lin Maoxiang.

Lin Maoxiang smiled and shook his head, saying: "She doesn't have that kind of understanding, so you are still more capable.

From now on, you peers must support each other and be united and friendly. The next generation of the family depends on you."

Lin Changqing could only agree respectfully.

Fortunately, grandpa spoke at this time and distracted their attention.

"How many spirit stones has the clan prepared this time? Is it okay to bid for the foundation-building pill?"

"We have prepared 50,000 spirit stones this time, but I don't know how many foundation-building pills there are. If there are too few foundation-building pills, the competition will be fierce."

"I still have 10,000 spirit stones here. If you don't have enough, just use them first. I must make sure I win one."

"Thank you, Uncle Eleven!" Lin Maoxiang thanked his grandfather respectfully.

"You're welcome. Fifth Brother was seriously injured for the family. This is what I should do. You should also work hard and strive to successfully build your foundation in one go."

"Don't worry, Uncle Eleven. We have been preparing for this foundation building for a long time. I dare not say it is 100% certain, but I am 70% to 80% sure."

Grandpa nodded after hearing this. "Then I will definitely help you get a foundation-building pill no matter what."

As time went by, the auction hall was already crowded with people and the seats were full.

A middle-aged cultivator with an elegant temperament walked onto the auction stage, exuding a slight aura. It turned out that he was in the late foundation-building stage and might be a little stronger than the clan leader.

"I am Qian Zhongyun, and I am honored to be the auctioneer of this auction. I would also like to thank all the seniors and colleagues for their presence and support!"

Qian Zhongyun was obviously very famous. When the monks heard this, they cheered instantly. He was the shopkeeper of Wanbao Pavilion in Pingyang Prefecture. Many people knew him and he was very famous in Pingyang Market, the clan leader explained beside him.

"No further nonsense, the one with the highest auction price will win!"

"The first auction item is a second-level top-grade spirit beast, the phantom leopard cub. When it grows up, it will be able to cast wind spells and is a wind-type spirit beast. It is an ideal combat spirit beast and mount. Starting price: 800 spirit stones!"

As the auction price was called out, a square iron cage of one meter appeared in Qian Zhongyun's hand, with a newborn white leopard inside.

"Phantom Leopard Cub, starting price 800 Spiritual Stones, each bid increase must not be less than 10 Spiritual Stones."

"I'll offer 1000 Spiritual Stones!"

"I'll offer 1100 Spiritual Stones!"

The price kept rising, and Lin Changqing was very excited at this moment. However, considering that he couldn't waste the spirit stones, he held back.

As time went by, the phantom leopard cub was sold for 5800 spirit stones.

"Second-level high-quality spiritual medicine Lingyuan grass, 200 years old, starting price 10 spiritual stones! Each bid increase must not be less than spiritual stones."

The second lot was of a much lower quality.

"I'll offer 220 Spiritual Stones!"

"I'll offer 230 Spiritual Stones!"

……

"The 36th lot is a first-class, superior-grade magical instrument, the Golden Thread Light Escape Needle. It comes in a set of three. Each needle is a first-class, mid-grade magical instrument on its own, and the three together as a set are considered first-class, superior-grade.

A needle-shaped magic weapon, small in size, fast in speed, highly concealed, a powerful weapon for assassination and sneak attacks."

Qian Zhongyun continued to introduce. As an auctioneer, he had a relatively comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the items, and he could pick out all kinds of information at will.

"The starting price is 300 Spiritual Stones! Each bid increase must not be less than 10 Spiritual Stones."

"I'll offer 350 Spiritual Stones!"

"I'll offer 380 Spiritual Stones!"

Finally, there is one that Lin Changqing likes and suits him.

Lin Changqing quickly followed suit and bid 420 spirit stones!

Soon the price was surpassed again. I followed it twice and finally won it for 600 Spirit Stones.

The auction continues…

"The 50th lot is the Foundation Establishment Pill that everyone has been looking forward to."

As soon as these words came out, the scene became lively.

"There are eight Foundation Establishment Pills this time, and they will be auctioned one after another during this auction. Please take the first Foundation Establishment Pill now."

A young and beautiful female cultivator was holding a tray with a jade box on it. I guess it contained the Foundation Establishment Pill.

"The starting price for the Foundation Building Pill is 1 Spirit Stone! Each bid increase must not be less than 100 Spirit Stones."

"I'll offer 20000 Spiritual Stones!"

"I'll offer 30000 Spiritual Stones!"

"I'll offer 32000 Spiritual Stones!"

The whole place was boiling with excitement, and Uncle Fourteen in the box had clenched his hands into fists nervously.

"I'll offer 45000 Spiritual Stones!"

The clan leader finally spoke up and raised the price to 45000 spirit stones.

The lively atmosphere paused and fell silent for two seconds.

"Then a voice came out, I'll offer 46000 Spiritual Stones!"

"I'll offer 50000 Spiritual Stones!"

The patriarch spoke again.

After waiting for a while, no one bid this time.

"Until Qian Zhongyun said, congratulations to Box 6 for winning the first Foundation Establishment Pill."

Everyone in the box finally let go of their worries. Uncle Shisi finally breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed his hands.

In order to avoid any more trouble, the clan leader immediately went to the back to hand in the spirit stones. He felt relieved when he got the foundation-building pill in his hand.

(End of this chapter)