Chapter 964: Whole Scene Envious

Everyone’s gaze fell upon the bidder. Seeing a mere Golden Core Stage Level Two cultivator, they were stunned. This was ludicrous! Fifty-three Golden Core cultivators were present; this Level Two cultivator was the weakest. And he intended to acquire the item?

Li Jingwen anxiously cautioned Ye Mo, "Brother Mo, be careful." Though this was a private gathering, reckless behavior invited consequences—loss of bidding privileges and even compensation, the amount entirely at the other party's discretion. A disgruntled cultivator might even demand a storage ring. Bids had to be comparable to the item's value; a vast disparity constituted impropriety. How could a Level Two cultivator possess an equivalent to a top-grade flying spirit artifact?

Sun Houchang, initially surprised, quickly grasped the situation. This Level Two cultivator clearly didn't understand the gathering's rules, and his punishment was imminent. Ironically, he felt grateful Li Jingwen had brought Ye Mo.

The Golden Core Stage Peak cultivator, initially pleased by the bid, visibly deflated upon seeing the bidder. The cultivator was young, unfamiliar, and clearly a first-timer.

"Daofriend, are you aware of the consequences if your offering is unsatisfactory?" the cultivator demanded, his voice edged with displeasure.

Ye Mo, though unaware of the specifics, was not foolish. These gatherings prized credibility; deception was unwise. Meeting everyone's gaze calmly, he stated, "I cannot offer a Cao Huan Pill."

"So, you're trifling with me?" Cultivator Jia's voice turned frigid. He stood ready to confront Ye Mo if his response was insufficient.

"Brother Jia, please. Let's see his offer first," interjected an unassuming woman, a Golden Core Stage Level Nine cultivator in her forties. Ye Mo offered her a grateful nod.

A Golden Core Stage Level Nine cultivator chuckled, "Hehe, Big Sister Lian, haven't had a young man in a while, eh?"

Big Sister Lian's face hardened. "Guan Senping, what's that to you? Even your matches wouldn't interest me."

Guan Senping grunted, clearly stung.

Without further delay, Ye Mo produced a Crisp Green Vine—a Level Six herb from Mist Valley. Its primary uses were in crafting Soul Gathering Pills (enhancing a Golden Core Peak cultivator's Nascent Soul breakthrough chances) and Nascent Soul Pills. Though not as potent as a Cao Huan Pill, it was a Heaven Grade Level One herb. Its secondary use, in Nascent Soul Pill creation, was often considered wasteful.

The cultivator's eyes widened upon seeing the Crisp Green Vine; this was precisely what he desired! Lacking a Cao Huan Fruit, this was the ideal substitute.

A collective gasp rippled through the assembled Golden Core cultivators. This herb held far greater value than a flying spirit artifact. A Pill King could extract one or two Soul Gathering Pills from it!

The temptation of a Soul Gathering Pill was overwhelming for the Golden Core Peak cultivators.

Cultivator Jia desired the Crisp Green Vine but felt a single herb was insufficient recompense for his top-grade flying spirit artifact—especially considering the possibility of failed pill concoction.

"I need this, but only one herb… if you had two…" Cultivator Jia voiced his concern.

Before Jia could finish, another Golden Core Peak cultivator intervened, "Jia Renjiu, if you decline, I'll take it. I have a top-grade spirit artifact—not a flying artifact, but a rare offensive one."

He disregarded the rules; the possibility of Nascent Soul ascension was too significant.

"Jin Shi, will you abide by the rules? I'm making the offer; it's not your turn! How dare you interfere?" Jia Renjiu roared.

Jin Shi merely laughed, his objective achieved. If Ye Mo desired his offensive artifact, he would not trade with Jia.

Ye Mo, possessing the Zi Xu, had no interest in attack artifacts; he desired only the flying spirit artifact. Understanding Jia's hesitation, he added a spirit crystal, stating, "I have only one Crisp Green Vine, but with this spirit crystal, I believe it equates to your desired value."

He felt fortunate he hadn't offered the Cao Huan Pill; even with the Crisp Green Vine, he'd only offered one of his twenty-plus.

"A spirit crystal? Agreed," Jia Renjiu conceded, tossing the artifact to Ye Mo.

The exchange concluded. No one anticipated such valuable items in the first trade.

Every cultivator now regarded Ye Mo with intense interest. What other treasures did he possess?

Sun Houchang deeply regretted not pressing Ye Mo to stay longer. These riches could have been his. Now, Ye Mo's exceptional items guaranteed a surge of competition.

Li Jingwen's dawning realization foreshadowed Ye Mo's predicament. His possessions far outweighed his cultivation level. A Golden Core Peak cultivator would possess such items more reasonably. Frowning, he resolved to assist Ye Mo.

The next cultivator announced, "My offering: a Spirit Grade Level Six cultivation method, an escape technique. Even Nascent Soul cultivators cannot pursue you once activated. It safeguards your life, but requires essence blood."

While appearing honest, Ye Mo knew appearances deceived. Fei Cijiang, seemingly honest, was arrogant.

This blood-escape technique was as valuable as a top-grade flying spirit artifact; those lacking escape methods were keenly interested.

He turned to Ye Mo, continuing, "I seek a half-step extreme grade attack magic artifact; the type is inconsequential. Of course, a Crisp Green Vine would also suffice."

Ye Mo, possessing the Five Element Mobility Technique, had no interest.

Seeing Ye Mo's silence, the cultivator addressed the others, "If any of you possess something of interest, I'm open to trade."