A figure appeared on the auction stage, none other than Wu Tao.
Numerous divine senses immediately fell upon Wu Tao, and many people’s expressions drastically changed.
On the other side.
Seeing the expressions of the crowd at the auction, Wu Tao couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. He waved his hand and nodded to the guests around him, acknowledging them.
Afterward, Wu Tao focused his gaze on the seven private rooms, where seven late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, who were at the same realm as him, resided!
Then, Wu Tao organized his words slightly and began to speak, “Most of the fellow Daoists present know the purpose of their visit here!”
“I will not waste any more time here.”
“Due to the special nature of the spiritual treasure, this auction will not use spiritual treasures for exchange but will be based on item for item exchange.”
“The exchange officially begins now, please present your treasures.”
As soon as Wu Tao finished speaking, many people began to take out their treasures.
However, it was clear that these people knew their place. While the treasures they brought out were rare and precious, the idea of exchanging them for a spiritual treasure of that caliber was utter nonsense.
Therefore, they all took them out generously, without any hesitation like those who were determined to obtain the prize.
Facing this large batch of treasures presented by the cultivators, the lords of the seven great forces in the private rooms couldn’t help but change their expressions slightly.
Then, they all looked at Wu Tao, who had been smiling silently without saying a word.
Although these treasures were far from being comparable to spiritual treasures, they served as a baseline to measure the value of the spiritual treasure.
From this baseline, everyone could discern the specific price Wu Tao had set for this spiritual treasure.
This not only saved a lot of verbal sparring and probing time but also allowed them to estimate their chances of successful exchange.
With this thought, the eyes of all the guests in the auction hall converged on Wu Tao at that instant.
It was evident that everyone wanted to see what Wu Tao would say next.
“Five Elements Jade, Ten Thousand Year Soul Nurturing Wood, Purple Xuan Illusory Crystal Stone, Heavenly Wood Snow Flower Melon, tsk tsk, everyone is indeed generous!”
Wu Tao said with a smiling gaze, his tone indifferent, giving no hint of joy or dissatisfaction.
Observing the expressions of everyone in the venue, Wu Tao smiled slightly and continued, “Logically speaking, it’s not easy for everyone to come all this way, and the treasures you’ve presented are indeed very precious…”
“In all aspects, they are enough to match this spiritual treasure…”
“However, after a brief calculation, it seems that you and this spiritual treasure truly have no destiny…”
“Although I am very willing to exchange these rare treasures with you fellow Daoists, fate dictates otherwise, and we cannot force it, lest it incur the wrath of heaven and earth.”
“It would be no great matter if I were to suffer, but I fear it would implicate all of you fellow Daoists.”
“What a pity, I apologize, I apologize.”
…
As soon as Wu Tao finished speaking, the reactions of the crowd varied.
Some had gloomy expressions, some sneered dismissively, and more trembled slightly, clearly stunned by Wu Tao’s shameless words.
However, based on his words, everyone now understood.
Looking at Wu Tao’s demeanor, it was clear that the treasures they had presented were not even in his eyes.
With this basic standard set, everyone would have to weigh their options carefully when bidding next!
At the very least, they could not present anything too inferior, otherwise, they would not only fail to obtain the treasure but also lose face.
“Hahahaha, Lord Jiedushi, there’s no need to worry. Since there is no fate, we cannot force it. Let’s see how the fate of other fellow Daoists unfolds!”
“Indeed… indeed…”
“That’s right…”
The cultivators who had initially bid spoke, as if they were completely unconcerned.
Of course, in reality, their hearts were filled with curses, all sorts of foul language pouring out endlessly.
However, despite their extreme dissatisfaction, these people did not take any actual action.
In truth, they had never expected to exchange these treasures for a spiritual treasure in the first place.
As the saying goes, success brings joy, and failure brings no sorrow; this was the true sentiment of these people at this moment!
Their true purpose was merely to bring their juniors to broaden their horizons and gain experience.
Furthermore, they were self-aware and knew that they would not be able to protect such a spiritual treasure.
This was why they had so readily revealed the treasures they had prepared.
While these treasures were precious, they were simply too far inferior to a spiritual treasure.
And due to these preliminary bids, all the cultivators who had come with sincerity now had a basic understanding of Wu Tao’s requirements.
Thereafter, they no longer hesitated and began to bid!
Among these people, besides the seven great feudal lords, there were also some other forces.
These forces, other than the seven great feudal lords, presented their treasures before the latter.
These forces each had their own reasons, but most of them wanted to gain an advantage.
For instance, Liang Shoupeng, the patriarch of a second-tier aristocratic family from a neighboring region.
They were genuinely prepared to exchange for this spiritual treasure this time.
The Liang family, Liang Shoupeng’s family, was a rare family that cultivated Buddhist techniques.
The treasure he presented this time, in exchange for the low-grade spiritual treasure Sky Fiend Ring, was the sarira left behind by more than ten late-stage Nascent Soul Buddhist cultivators.
Besides the Liang family, Duan Tianxing of another second-tier family also bid. He presented a million-year-old Cloud Mist Wood, treasured by his family.
Furthermore, the Qiu family, another second-tier family, also presented a rare Nine Silkworm Silk Armor.
Unfortunately, despite the preciousness of these treasures, none of them were what Wu Tao wanted.
Therefore, Wu Tao shook his head and rejected them one by one.
After receiving Wu Tao’s reply, the patriarchs of these few second-tier families felt a slight relief from their regret.
Immediately after, they adjusted their mindset and shifted their attention to the seven great figures who had yet to make a move.
Seeing that all the other forces in the auction had made their move, only they seven remained.
Kurle’s eyes flickered, and he clearly decided not to wait any longer, intending to strike first.
Under the gaze of everyone else at the auction, Kurle’s arm suddenly moved, and a green branch, about ten feet long, appeared before everyone’s eyes.
Looking at the ten-foot-long branch, Wu Tao was speechless.
This straight, emerald-green object, as thick as a thigh, would be believed by most people to be an ordinary branch.
It was impossible to believe that it could be a top-tier treasure that could be traded for a spiritual treasure.
However, although this branch looked ordinary, the power of laws was circulating around it, which made everyone feel its extraordinariness.
Before anyone else could ask, Kurle took the initiative to speak, “Don’t be fooled by the ordinary appearance of this branch. It is actually a branch left behind by the legendary Jianmu Tree, which can carry small worlds.”
Feeling the power of life law surrounding the Jianmu branch, Wu Tao’s brow furrowed slightly.
Then, under Kurle’s expectant gaze, he shook his head and sighed, saying, “Fellow Daoist Kurle, your treasure is indeed excellent, but alas, it is still not destined for me!”
“If this item were for a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator with wood affinity, it would be an object of their greatest desire. However, for me, it is of little use.”
“I can only wish that your family will surely produce a cultivator who practices wood-attribute techniques and can advance to the late-stage Nascent Soul realm!”
…
“Fellow Daoist, are you joking? This joke is not funny at all!”
Kurle’s expression immediately changed upon hearing this. He had not expected Wu Tao to say such a thing.
However, since it was not on his own territory, Kurle took a deep breath, steadied his emotions slightly, and forcefully suppressed himself.
Nevertheless, Kurle still held a sliver of hope.
He then said, “I heard that Fellow Daoist Wu is a grandmaster alchemist. Do you truly not care about this Jianmu branch?”
“You know, once this opportunity is gone, it’s gone forever. Fellow Daoist, you should think carefully before speaking?”
Wu Tao heard this and shook his head slightly, saying, “Fellow Daoist Kurle, I understand what you are saying.”
“Let me put it this way, it’s not that I look down on it, nor that I cannot use it, but it is simply not what I truly need urgently.”
“As for what I truly need urgently, it is related to my own secrets, and I can only say no comment.”
“However, with this Jianmu branch, I believe your family will become even stronger than it is now.”
“I wish you well here, but this low-grade spiritual treasure, the Sky Fiend Ring, is still not destined for you, Fellow Daoist Kurle.”
“Fate cannot be forced, so, Fellow Daoist Kurle, I apologize!”
Seeing that Kurle still wanted to say something, Xiao Xiaohong, who had been sitting in the private room listening quietly, curved her lips slightly, a mocking expression appearing on her face.
She then said, “Fellow Daoist Kurle, since Fellow Daoist Wu said you have no fate, then you have no fate.”
“What are you still babbling on and on about?”
“Do you perhaps intend to rob someone on their territory?”
“Since you have no fate with this low-grade spiritual treasure, the Sky Fiend Ring, stop making trouble and embarrassing your Kur family.”
“Go somewhere cool and stay there!”
“Isn’t that right, Fellow Daoist Wu?”
Xiao Xiaohong’s sharp words made Kurle furious and jump with rage.
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