He Ze had an epiphany, "I understand now, those cultivators were disparaging the method as damaging to heaven and humanity, claiming it was more trouble than it's worth, but actually they wanted to buy it themselves!"
Chu Xuan chuckled, "Little Ze, place a bid, add twenty thousand."
He Ze was startled, "Master He, you want this technique too?"
Chu Xuan nodded.
Understanding his intent, He Ze immediately called out the new bid, "One hundred twenty thousand small spiritual stones!"
The bid of one hundred twenty thousand small spiritual stones fell like a hammer, silencing the room. The significant increase of twenty thousand was clearly intended to deter other bidders and secure the Blood Demon Soul Condensation Technique straight away. Many cultivators, lacking substantial resources, began to back down.
After a moment of silence, another bid came. "One hundred thirty thousand small spiritual stones!" followed by "One hundred thirty-three thousand!"
The bids became sparse but were resolute. Once the price crossed one hundred thousand, it was no longer within the reach of ordinary Golden Core cultivators.
Thanks to the gifts from Nascent Soul cultivators like Yun Zhongyu and Shangguan Hao, Chu Xuan still had a tidy sum in his wallet. Fortunately, during this bidding, he did not encounter any malicious price inflators.
Finally, Chu Xuan secured the technique for one hundred fifty thousand small spiritual stones.
"Let's go, we've got everything we came for," he said, gesturing for He Ze to follow as they headed to the auction's backstage. After paying the spirit stones, they successfully acquired the "Blood Demon Soul Condensation Technique."
Stepping out of the auction house's backstage, Chu Xuan felt a breath of fresh air; the breeze was gentle and soothing. Now all he needed to do was return to Blue Star, calm his mind, maintain a good mental state, and he could begin his push toward the Nascent Soul path.
"Unknowingly, I'm about to advance from a minor Qi Refining cultivator to a great Nascent Soul cultivator," Chu Xuan mused with a smile, ready to leave the auction house.
Just then, from the corner of his eye, he caught sight of several figures approaching. He subtly furrowed his brows and quickened his pace. Despite his intent to keep a distance, a voice rang out from behind.
"Master He? Did you purchase the 'Blood Demon Soul Condensation Technique'? This kind of demonic, unorthodox method, you plan to practice it? Do you not realize that for us alchemists, the 'Blood Demon Soul Condensation Technique' is nothing but a vile practice?"
Chu Xuan sighed softly and turned around. It was indeed Zhao Qian, her brows furrowed in a look of profound disappointment. He wasn't sure why she showed such an expression.
Chu Xuan bowed politely, "Fellow daoist Zhao, a pleasure to see you. Did you need something from me?"
Zhao Qian frowned, "Didn't you understand my words? That 'Blood Demon Soul Condensation Technique' is harmful to both heaven and humanity and destructive to oneself! An alchemist needs a rational mind. If you attempt to use this method to form your soul, your future success rate in alchemy will plummet! Don't waste your talents!"
Chu Xuan offered a mild smile, "My natural talent for cultivation is not great, acquiring the 'Blood Demon Soul Condensation Technique' was a choice made out of necessity. You, fellow daoist Zhao, have been favored by True Master Tiancang in the Reincarnation Tower for your pill concoction skills, yet you do not understand the predicaments of others."
He had heard of Zhao Qian's outstanding performance in the Reincarnation Tower, highly regarded by True Master Tiancang, who frequently involved her in alchemy and even considered taking her as his disciple.
Zhao Qian snorted coldly, "During my time concocting lifespan pills in the Reincarnation Tower, I've come to appreciate even more the value of talent for alchemy. He Liang, do not squander the gifts granted by heaven!"
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