Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 559 Mu Clan's Auction

"How many Grade-7 pills will there be?"

"With only one Grandmaster in the Mu Clan... even three would already be impressive."

"They won't sell everything. Two... maybe three at most."

"If it's something like the Heavenly Tribulation Tempering Pill... then this trip alone is worth it."

For many, this was no longer just a celebration-it was an opportunity.

They could also gauge Mu Tianxuan's ability. Although the Heavenly Ascension Tempering Pill had already indicated that the pill market was going to change- One pill wasn't enough.

If the Mu Clan wants to change the pill Market, they need atleast five different pills.

Soon, the hall was rearranged.

A raised platform formed at the center, elegant yet imposing.

Someone from the Mu Clan stepped forward, acting as the auctioneer.

Her voice carried clearly across the hall.

"Honored guests, the auction shall now begin. Let us start!"

The auctioneer waved her sleeve.

A jade tray floated forward, settling gently at the center.

"This is a Grade-6 pill."

The auctioneer spoke calmly.

"The Heavenly Void Transformation Pill!"

"Effects: Assists Void Refinement cultivators in breaking through."

Even though it was only Grade-6, its effect was anything but ordinary. Although, compared to the Heavenly Ascension Tempering Pill, the difference of just one grade was like heaven and earth, it was still quite valuable.

Not to mention, for a warm-up item, it wasn't bad at all.

The auctioneer smiled faintly.

"The starting price-one hundred thousand gold!"

"Each increment is no less than ten thousand."

Almost instantly-

"Two hundred thousand!"

"Three hundred thousand!"

"Three hundred fifty thousand!"

The bids rose rapidly.

For many present, hundreds of thousands weren't much, especially for pills of this quality.

The price climbed higher and higher.

Until-

"Five hundred thousand!"

A calm voice cut through the noise.

All eyes turned.

The Tianyu Empire delegation-and many instantly understood.

"It must be for Feng Xuanye."

"Of course! He's at the Mid Void Refinement Realm... this is perfect for him."

...

Even though Feng Xuanye had just suffered a crushing defeat, that did not change one fact.

His talent was still real.

His future still held value.

And for the Tianyu Empire, he was still worth investing in.

The auctioneer's voice rang out.

"Going once... going twice..."

A pause.

"Sold!"

The hammer fell.

The first item was won by the Tianyu Empire.

A faint smile appeared on the Tianyu elder's face.

Regardless of what had happened earlier, this made the trip worthwhile.

And for Feng Xuanye-

Perhaps this would be the stepping stone for his return.

The excitement had barely settled when the auctioneer raised her hand once

more.

"Let us proceed to the second item."

The moment those words fell, the attention of the entire hall sharpened again.

This time, it was not a pill but a weapon.

A spear.

Its shaft was deep obsidian, etched with faint flowing patterns that seemed to

move like living streams of Qi.

The spearhead gleamed with a cold, silvery light, and around it, a subtle vortex

of Qi rotated endlessly.

Even without activation, it exuded pressure.

The auctioneer's voice rang out clearly.

"A Low Heaven-Grade Artifact-Soul Devouring Abyss Spear!"

A stir erupted instantly.

"Heaven-Grade?!"

"And this is only the second item?!"

Shock flashed across countless faces.

If the first item had been considered a strong opening-

This was a leap.

A massive one.

The auctioneer continued calmly.

"This spear possesses a unique ability."

Her gaze swept across the crowd.

"It can absorb the Qi of those it strikes... and convert it to replenish the

wielder."

Silence!

Then-

"Absorb Qi?!"

"That's practically endless sustain in battle!"

"Damn! The effect is too powerful. Who could fight someone wielding such a

weapon?"

Eyes lit up.

This wasn't just a Heaven-Grade weapon-it was a weapon that could turn the

tide of battle, especially in prolonged fights.

Its value skyrocketed instantly in everyone's mind.

The auctioneer did not rush.

She let the atmosphere build before speaking again.

"The starting price-one million gold coins. Each increment-no less than one

hundred thousand."

The moment she finished-

"Two million!"

"Three million!"

"Three point five million!"

The bids exploded upward without restraint.

There was no hesitation.

Everyone knew this was something worth fighting for.

Within moments, it had risen to four million.

"Five million five hundred thousand!"

Calm and firm.

Carrying absolute certainty.

The hall quieted slightly as gazes shifted.

Li Jianhong!

His eyes shone with excitement.

For him, this weapon was not just valuable.

It was perfect.

No one immediately responded.

The price had reached a level where even top factions began to hesitate.

After all, this was only the second item.

More treasures were yet to come.

The auctioneer glanced around. "Five million five hundred thousand..."

"Going once..."

A pause. No one spoke. "Going twice..."

Still silence. "Sold!"

The final word echoed.

The Soul Devouring Abyss Spear belonged to Li Jianhong-

A faint smile appeared on his face.

Though the price had exceeded his initial expectations, he did not regret it in

the slightest.

With this spear in hand, his combat strength would rise to an entirely new level, especially in drawn-out battles.

Meanwhile, the rest of the hall grew even more restless.

If the second item was already a Heaven-Grade weapon of such caliber-

Then what about the next?

Or the Grade-7 pills yet to appear?

The momentum of the auction did not slow.

If anything, it only grew more intense.

The auctioneer raised her hand again, maintaining perfect control over the

rhythm of the event.

"The third item."

A new tray appeared.

"This is a Peak Earth-Grade defensive artifact-Golden Earth Barrier"

A faint golden talisman hovered above the tray, radiating a steady, grounded

aura.

"It can withstand multiple strikes from Void Refinement cultivators and even endure a single full-powered attack from a Great Ascension expert"

A good item, but compared to the Soul Devouring Abyss Spear, it lacked that

overwhelming, irresistible appeal. Still, bidding began steadily.

The fourth item followed soon after.

Another pill.

"This is a Grade-6 pill-Seven Meridian Cleansing Pill."

"It purifies internal impurities, strengthens meridians, and increases the

success rate of future breakthroughs."

Again-

A good item, but not enough to shake the hall like the earlier spear. It was quickly contested and sold, drawing interest from several factions who

sought to nurture their younger generation.

Yet everyone could feel it.

These were... transitions.

Build-up.

Because the real highlight was still to come.

And then-

The auctioneer paused slightly.

A subtle smile appeared on her lips.

"The fifth item..."

Her voice slowed.

"This-"

A new jade box appeared.

The moment it opened-

A dense, almost oppressive medicinal aura flooded the hall.

Even breathing felt heavier. Eyes widened instantly. "This is a Grade-7 pill-Heavenly Ascension Tempering Pill."

Boom!

The hall erupted.

"It's really here!"

"The Mu Clan is actually auctioning this?!"

The auctioneer raised her hand slightly, calming the noise.

"The effect of this pill..."

She spoke clearly, each word deliberate.

"Is similar to the Heavenly Tribulation Tempering Pill."

A pause.

Then-

"It is over thirty percent more effective."

Silence!

Then chaos. "What?!"

"Thirty percent?!"

Shock spread like wildfire.

This wasn't a minor improvement. This was a complete shift in value.

A thirty percent increase at this level was enough to redefine standards.

At the side, the delegation of the Vermillion Pill Empire stiffened.

Their expressions darkened

visibly.

One of them stepped forward.

"Are those words... true?"

The hall quieted again.

All eyes turned toward the auctioneer.

She did not hesitate and gave a calm nod.

"You are welcome to verify it."

Simple and confident.

No trace of doubt. A brief silence followed-

Then Huo Zhouchen stepped forward.

As one of the Vermillion Pill Empire's foremost representatives, his presence

alone carried weight.

He approached the platform slowly.

The pill was handed to him.

The moment it entered his palm, his expression changed subtly.

His eyes narrowed slightly as his spiritual sense swept across the pill.

Time seemed to stretch.

The entire hall held its breath.

Then-

He exhaled lightly.

And returned the pill.

"It is... comparable to our Heavenly Tribulation Tempering Pill."

His tone was steady and neutral.

But anyone could see that there was a trace of surprise and shock in his

expression.

Because those who understood... could see it.

That fleeting change in his expression earlier.

That slight tightening of his gaze.

He had not denied it.

And that was enough.

A ripple spread through the hall.

"So it's true..."

"It's actually better..."

"The Mu Clan will change the pill market."

...

Even without him saying it directly, everyone understood.

The auctioneer's words were not exaggerated. Otherwise, if it were truly similar, Huo Zhouchen would have said it was

slightly inferior.

But since he said "comparable," it was certain that it was better-yet he could

not admit it, as that would make the Vermillion Pill Empire inferior.

At that moment, the value of the pill skyrocketed in everyone's mind.

This was no longer just a Grade-7 pill.

It was something beyond.

The auctioneer did not delay further.

Her voice rang out once more.

"The starting price is one million gold."