Chapter 31: Another Windfall

The exchange of two medicinal pills resulted in one million six hundred thousand silver, with Shun Feng Trading Company taking a cut. After deductions, Wu Tian gained one million five hundred thousand silver. Currently, Wu Tian had accumulated a modest sum, alleviating the financial constraints he once experienced.

In the present circumstances, Hu Gongfeng, along with the backing of Shun Feng Trading Company, expressed great satisfaction. Despite the rarity of the medicinal pills concocted by Wu Tian, fetching a price of one million six hundred thousand was unheard of. Only someone like Nie Huixiang would act in such a manner. Shun Feng Trading Company's decision to auction Wu Tian's pills was also a strategic move, showcasing the presence of a Grandmaster Alchemist in their ranks. This objective had evidently been achieved.

"Excellent, the auction for the first item is complete. Now, for the second item—a Middle-Grade Earth-level cultivation technique tailored for women, titled 'Mystical Female Divine Art.' The starting bid is fifty thousand, with increments of at least ten thousand for each bid."

A maid gracefully presented the cultivation technique, and the bidding commenced among the attendees.

While a Middle-Grade Earth-level cultivation technique was commendable, its exclusive suitability for women diminished its overall value. Consequently, the bidding fervor was not high, and it plateaued at one hundred thousand silver.

Bored, Wu Tian used the system to appraise the 'Mystical Female Divine Art.'

*Ding!*

"'Mystical Female Divine Art': Middle-Grade Earth-level cultivation technique, concealing a divine-level skill exclusively for women—'Invisibility Technique.'"

Upon hearing the system's prompt, Wu Tian's spirits lifted. "A Middle-Grade Earth-level technique concealing a divine-level 'Invisibility Technique.' Remarkable! This divine-level skill alone is worth more than one hundred thousand. It seems no one has discovered the Invisibility Technique hidden within. This is a real jackpot!"

With this realization, Wu Tian raised his hand and declared, "One hundred and ten thousand."

All eyes turned towards Wu Tian's direction. Observers regarded him with curious and incredulous gazes, pondering the source of his persistence.

"Who is this person? No one else is willing to bid, yet he persists. Probably got money to burn."

"So what if he's wealthy? The bid for this Middle-Grade Earth-level technique has already reached its limit."

"One hundred and ten thousand is a loss; it's only suitable for female cultivation, limiting its appeal."

Despite the general opinion that Wu Tian's continued bidding was unwise, no one else stepped forward. In the end, Wu Tian acquired 'Mystical Female Divine Art' for the price of one hundred and ten thousand silver.

"This is a significant gain—obtaining a divine-level 'Invisibility Technique' for one hundred and ten thousand. This skill will greatly enhance Xiao Hui's self-defense capabilities. Finally, a suitable technique for her protection," Wu Tian expressed his delight upon obtaining the cultivation technique.

After securing the technique, Wu Tian used the system to explore 'Mystical Female Divine Art.'

"May I ask if Player Wu Tian would like to unlock the hidden skill 'Invisibility Technique' in 'Mystical Female Divine Art'?"

"Unlock."

Instantly, a red light flashed on the cultivation technique in Wu Tian's hands, and the system panel in his consciousness displayed an introduction to the Invisibility Technique.

**Invisibility Technique**: Divine-level skill exclusively for women. Consists of eight levels. The first level allows entry into invisibility after three seconds, lasting for half a minute. Cooldown time is one hour.

"Truly divine—this first level alone provides half a minute of invisibility. Unless the opponent's strength is extraordinary, it's sufficient to escape unnoticed. Unfortunately, it's limited to female usage; otherwise, I would be tempted to learn it," Wu Tian thought to himself.

Following this, Wu Tian checked how much exchange value was needed for 'Invisibility Technique' in the system store. To his surprise, one 'Invisibility Technique' required five hundred exchange points. Calculating further, five hundred exchange points amounted to five hundred black gold, equivalent to fifty thousand yellow gold, or five million silver.

Purchasing it for one hundred and ten thousand silver and obtaining a return of five million silver was undoubtedly a massive profit. However, only Wu Tian was aware of this fact.

With a contented smile, he stowed away 'Mystical Female Divine Art' in his bag and continued observing the auction. The subsequent items were decent, but Wu Tian found no interest in them.

As the auction progressed, Wu Tian grew increasingly bored, nearly dozing off. He decided it was time to leave.

"Esteemed guests, the next item for bidding is a treasure map. This map has been professionally appraised and is said to lead to ancient relics—a treasure map from an ancient battlefield. As you may know, the treasures found in such places are at least divine-grade..."

"Hu Gongfeng, spare us! If this treasure map is so remarkable, why not explore it yourselves? Everyone knows that these treasure maps are likely fake. It's better to withdraw it quickly!"

"Exactly, it's most likely just an ordinary treasure map. How could it lead to divine-grade treasures!"

"An ancient battlefield relic? Ordinary folks can't even get close to such places. Even if there are treasures, they can't be obtained. What's the use of a treasure map?"

...

The audience below expressed disdain. While everyone desired treasures, the bidders were shrewd individuals unlikely to fall for such schemes.

"Little do you know, in matters of business, our Shun Feng Trading Company excels. While we lack expertise in treasure hunting, we're actively seeking someone suitable for this treasure map. The price is reasonable—starting at one hundred thousand silver, with increments of no less than ten thousand for each bid!" Hu Gongfeng, undeterred by the audience's skepticism, continued with a smile.

"Speaking more eloquently than singing. Well, forget it. One hundred thousand isn't too expensive. I'll take it for fun. One hundred thousand!"

"Eleven thousand. No higher!"

The response to the treasure map was lukewarm. After reaching a bid of one hundred and fifty thousand, no one was willing to raise the price further.

At this point, Wu Tian stared at the map on the stage and used the system to inspect it.

"What kind

 of treasure map is this?"

"According to system detection, it is a treasure map leading to relics of an ancient battlefield. It contains a divine-level sealing technique. Unlocking the seal reveals clues to treasures of divine grade and above. However, with the player's current cultivation, the seal cannot be unlocked."

"Amazing! A treasure map from an ancient battlefield with a divine-level sealing technique and clues to treasures of divine grade and above. Hmm... This is definitely worth buying. Even if I can't unlock the seal now, I can open it later when I have the ability!" Wu Tian was astonished by the system's revelation and decisively bid, "One hundred and sixty thousand!"

In the absence of other bidders, Wu Tian once again acquired a valuable item at a bargain.

"It's the guy from Loft 6 again. Why does he always bid on things that no one else cares about? Must have too much money to spend."

"Sitting in the loft, they're all wealthy and influential. Maybe he just likes to play around, haha!"

"He probably wants it as a canvas for painting at home!"

...

Once again, the crowd below regarded Wu Tian's loft with eyes that seemed to say he was the king of odd purchases, specializing in acquiring seemingly worthless items.

Little did they know, Wu Tian was the one truly reaping substantial benefits.