Mystic Eyes: My Eyes Steal the Laws of Cultivation

Chapter 260: Cloud Empire (80)

As soon as Shan Mu finished announcing the starting bid, the bids began immediately.

"Thirty-five thousand spirit stones!"

The voice came from the VIP wing.

Soon after, another voice responded.

"Forty thousand!"

"Forty-five thousand!"

The bids began to rise quickly, but there was something different compared to the previous item.

The number of competitors was smaller.

In the main hall, many cultivators were only watching. The reason was simple.

Lightning affinity was extremely rare.

Even if the trunk could help in the comprehension of the path of thunder, that still depended on the cultivator possessing some talent in that path.

Additionally, there was another issue. Some were still suspicious.

Awakening elemental affinity was not something simple. Many believed that it was more of a remote possibility than a real guarantee.

Even so, those who cultivated lightning techniques or who belonged to forces interested in that path were not willing to lose the opportunity.

"Fifty thousand!"

"Fifty-five thousand!"

"Sixty thousand!"

The hall continued lively as the values rose constantly.

"Seventy thousand!"

"Seventy-five thousand!"

Shan Mu maintained his professional smile while observing the bids appearing. The trunk had definitely sparked interest.

Even with fewer competitors, the values continued to rise quickly.

"Ninety thousand!"

Soon after, another voice echoed.

"One hundred thousand spirit stones."

A small silence passed through the hall.

One hundred thousand mid-grade spirit stones was already an extremely high value.

Some people began to shake their heads. For many, that had already surpassed the limit of what they were willing to pay.

It was at that moment that Kyrian finally raised his plaque.

His voice came out calm.

"One hundred and ten thousand spirit stones."

Instantly, several gazes turned toward him. Many cultivators recognized him immediately.

Kyrian.

The young man from the Blood Court.

Some expressions became surprised. It was not common knowledge that the Blood Court had cultivators specialized in the path of lightning.

So why was he so interested in that item? Some quickly began to speculate.

Perhaps it was for some elder. Perhaps it was a gift. Or perhaps... he simply had too many resources after his victories in the Coliseum.

Kyrian completely ignored the gazes. His eyes were fixed only on the trunk.

Inside him, the particle of lightning intent seemed to pulse softly. It was like a silent call.

But the dispute had not yet ended. After a few seconds, another voice came from a private room.

"One hundred and fifteen thousand spirit stones."

Kyrian frowned slightly. Without hesitating, he responded.

"One hundred and thirty thousand spirit stones."

An immediate murmur spread through the hall. The increase was large.

Fifteen thousand spirit stones added at once. That made one thing clear to everyone. Kyrian wanted that item.

And he had no intention of giving up.

Even so, someone still decided to test his limits.

From the third floor, a voice echoed.

"One hundred and thirty-five thousand spirit stones."

Some people looked curiously at Kyrian. But he did not even give time for silence to settle.

His voice echoed again, firm and decisive.

"One hundred and fifty thousand spirit stones."

This time, the entire hall was truly surprised.

The increase was even bigger. Fifteen thousand spirit stones again.

It was practically a warning.

Kyrian was clearly saying.

Do not compete with me.

Some cultivators began exchanging looks.

One hundred and fifty thousand spirit stones.

Even for large forces, that was already a significant value. Especially for a treasure whose usefulness depended so much on elemental affinity.

On the third floor, the voice that had made the last bid remained silent.

Inside the private room, the middle-aged man who had competed earlier slowly shook his head.

In his opinion, that trunk was not worth that much money.

It was a good treasure.

But it was not an indispensable treasure.

He decided to give up.

In the hall, a few seconds passed. No new bid appeared.

Kyrian observed everything calmly. Inside, he was extremely attentive.

But when he realized that no one else seemed willing to compete, a slight sense of relief appeared in his chest.

At the same time, a rare excitement appeared in his gaze.

Few things in the world could excite him.

But that...

That was definitely one of them.

Shan Mu observed the hall for a few moments before speaking.

"One hundred and fifty thousand spirit stones."

He looked around.

"Does anyone offer more?"

Silence.

Then he began the count.

"Going once."

A small pause.

"Going twice."

A few seconds passed.

"Going three times."

"Sold!"

"Congratulations to young master Kyrian of the Blood Court."

Some murmurs appeared again throughout the hall.

Kyrian, in turn, simply leaned back in the chair calmly and with a bit of surprise that the auctioneer knew him.

His face returned to the usual calm expression.

But inside, he was satisfied.

His objectives for the day had been completely achieved.

Now all that remained was to receive his items.

Meanwhile, Shan Mu was also in a great mood.

That auction had surpassed all expectations.

But it was not finished yet.

He quickly turned his attention back to the stage.

"Ladies and gentlemen..."

"Let us continue."

The spiritual formations on the stage began to shine again.

Ancient runes lit up around the platform.

Slowly, the hidden mechanism began to move once more.

The jade platform began to rise.

But even before the object appeared completely...

A wild aura began to spread through the hall.

A Beastial Qi.

Many cultivators immediately straightened in their seats.

When the object finally emerged, everyone could see it clearly.

It was another egg.

The murmur in the hall immediately returned.

But this egg was different from the previous one.

It was golden.

The size of a human head.

Its surface had dark stripes that seemed to form natural patterns.

Even without having hatched, the egg already emitted a strong aura of a spiritual beast.

Everyone became curious.

What kind of creature could be born from there?

Shan Mu observed the general curiosity and then began to explain.

"This..."

"Is an egg of the Two-Tailed Golden Crane."

Some people immediately widened their eyes.

Shan Mu continued.

"It is a rare and noble bloodline of flying beasts."

"When adults, they have a chance to reach the Spiritual Fusion Realm."

Now the interest in the hall increased even more.

Flying beasts were already extremely valuable.

One with such high potential was even rarer.

"In addition..."

Shan Mu smiled.

"They can be used both for travel and for combat."

"They are fierce in battle and extremely loyal to the owners who raise them from hatchlings."

That made them extremely reliable companions.

Shan Mu then calmly announced.

"The starting bid..."

"Is twenty-five thousand mid-grade spirit stones."

As soon as he finished speaking, the bids began immediately.

"Thirty thousand!"

"Forty thousand!"

"Fifty thousand!"

Different from the lightning trunk, far more people were interested.

Flying beasts had always been popular.

Especially those with great potential.

The bids rose quickly.

"Seventy thousand!"

"Eighty thousand!"

"Ninety thousand!"

In a short time, the price had already surpassed one hundred thousand spirit stones.

The dispute continued intensely for several minutes.

Until finally a firm voice echoed from the third floor.

"One hundred and fifty thousand spirit stones."

The hall fell silent.

No other bid appeared.

Shan Mu waited a few moments before declaring.

"Sold!"

Now there was only one final item left to close the grand auction.