Chapter 152: Myriad Beast Body

"Good, good, good! This person is practically my god of wealth!" 

In the private booth, Li Ye who had previously been half-reclining sat up straight, his face lit with clear joy and excitement. 

He had never imagined that a single auction would bring him such a considerate participant. 

Not only had this person helped him complete the full set of Five Element spiritual root pill recipes in one go, but they'd even included the main herb for the Wood Vitality Pill, which was the most important one to him! 

Though the quantity was a bit limited, with his current high-level second-tier cultivation and the many technique bonuses he possessed for planting, it wouldn't take long before he could grow an entire spiritual field full of medicinal herbs! 

Meeting the demand wouldn't be a problem at all. 

Not to mention, with two rounds of pill auctions still to go, there were surely others who had Jade Cluster Fruits they hadn't yet revealed.

Li Ye figured he could still squeeze plenty of useful resources from these cultivators there was absolutely no rush. 

And it wasn't just Li Ye thinking this way. 

Many of the Foundation Establishment cultivators in the hall below were also quietly getting ideas. 

Now that a successful transaction had gone through, it was clear that Li Ye possessed all the pill recipes required for cultivators with Five Element roots to reach Foundation Establishment.

Many of them had come not specifically for the Firecloud or Ground-Calm Pills, but rather with the intent to acquire some auxiliary pills and, if possible, build a relationship with Li Ye the second-tier alchemist. 

But now, the situation has changed! 

Before, they weren't sure. But now, if they possessed the right herbs, they could directly approach Li Ye and commission him to craft the very pills they needed to improve their cultivation. 

Even if they walked away empty-handed from the auction itself, it wouldn't matter anymore! 

Meanwhile, the cultivator in the wide-brimmed hat, who had drawn so much attention earlier, remained calm and composed despite many curious eyes and probing divine senses directed his way completely unbothered, showing no response whatsoever. 

This left many who were hoping to uncover his identity sorely disappointed. 

The auction continued. 

After the Firecloud Pill came the Ground-Calm Pill. 

This pill was just as sought-after and sparked yet another intense round of bidding perhaps even more heated than the last. 

Eventually, the same cultivator who had bid during the Firecloud Pill auction claimed this one too offering up the recipes for the Blood-Melting Pill and Witherbone Powder, both second-tier poisonous pills, along with several saplings of their primary ingredients. 

Compared to the earlier Firecloud Pill bidding, these recipes weren't quite as valuable. But to Li Ye, they were a significant addition to his collection. And with matching spirit herbs included, it saved him the time and effort of sourcing them himself still a great deal in the end.

All the pills had now been auctioned off. 

Many cultivators especially those Foundation Establishment hopefuls representing various families who had already acquired the pills they needed chose this moment to settle their exchanges and leave early. 

Most cultivators remained at the auction, still eyeing the two remaining rounds of pill sales. Even if someone wanted to pursue and rob those who were leaving, they might hesitate to abandon the rest of the auction. 

In other words, this was the perfect time for those carrying valuables to make their exit. 

Following Li Ye's earlier arrangements, the auction house had already opened hidden underground passages connecting to various exits in the marketplace. 

Anyone who had successfully bid on an item could choose to leave either through the main entrance or via these underground passages.

As for those who hadn't won anything, well… they didn't get the luxury of that convenience they had to leave through the front doors. 

This measure instantly won the favor of many cultivators, who left with a good impression. 

"To think that Li Ye Lord Li would be so considerate of buyers' safety during their departure. He is a businessman with integrity!" 

Even with fewer people present, the auction didn't lose momentum in the slightest. 

In fact, with some cultivators having already walked away satisfied, those who had missed out during the first round became even more aggressive in their bidding. 

Rare treasures that had been carefully hidden away were brought out one after another. 

Even saplings of the main herb for the Wood Vitality Pill, the Jade Cluster Fruit, appeared a few more times further helping Li Ye prepare for cultivating second-tier spiritual fields in the mountains.

By the time the second and third rounds wrapped up, Li Ye had made a killing. 

Not only had he acquired all the pill recipes and herb saplings needed to reach mid-stage Foundation Establishment, but he'd also collected numerous skill manuals and inheritances related to various arts and techniques. 

"Final bottle of Earth-Calming Pill please place your bids…" 

Luo Feibai discreetly wiped the sweat from his brow as he presented the last item for the audience to see. 

By now, nearly a third of the original attendees had left. Those remaining either watched with a calm detachment or with eyes burning with anticipation and desire. 

But at this point, Li Ye had already acquired most of what he needed. He kept an eye on the bidding, still holding a trace of interest, but the excitement he'd felt at the beginning of the auction had mostly faded. 

His feelings were now the opposite of some of the others in the room. 

As the bids came in, it was clear that most of the pill recipes a typical early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator could offer had already been traded during the first two rounds. 

There were no particularly tempting skill books or arts left, and cultivation techniques or secret skills held limited appeal for him.

His interest began to wane. 

"…I have a body cultivation technique Myriad Beast Body!" 

Suddenly, amidst the scattered bids, a slightly androgynous voice rang out, catching Li Ye's attention. 

He glanced toward the booth the voice had come from it seemed to be an independent Foundation Establishment cultivator. 

Though the man had placed bids earlier, he hadn't managed to win anything yet. Li Ye hadn't thought much of him. Who would've expected this low-profile bidder to produce such a valuable item? 

Myriad Beast Body was a well-known technique. It allowed the user to refine the blood of various spirit beasts and harness their powers, offering a wide range of transformations and overwhelming strength. 

If cultivated to the Golden Core stage, it could even merge with the unique phenomena of one's core to undergo further evolution. 

Because of its high adaptability, the technique had long been widely circulated and served as a primary cultivation method for many physical cultivators.

If there had been any major flaws with it, someone would've already exposed them by now. It was considered a safe and viable practice. 

In terms of value, Myriad Beast Body was worth far more than a dozen bottles of Earth-Calming Pill! 

"I'd thought that, with Elephant Armor Force relying on pure blood energy for breakthroughs, I wouldn't be limited to this technique and could look for something else…" 

"Didn't expect the first real gem I'd find would be Myriad Beast Body!" 

Shaking his head, Li Ye saw that the other bidders had hesitated after that offer. He immediately signaled Luo Feibai to accept the deal. 

Trading a single bottle of pills for a technique like Myriad Beast Body was a huge win—how could he not be pleased? 

"Congratulations, senior. The final item, the Earth-Calming Pill, is yours!" 

"And with that, today's auction comes to an end. Thank you all for attending…" 

Luo Feibai, visibly relieved, delivered the closing remarks. 

The auction concluded smoothly. After finalizing their trades, the cultivators went their separate ways. 

Li Ye remained in his booth, carefully inspecting and storing away each of the treasures he had received. His mood was nothing short of euphoric. 

But just then 

Buzz 

The formation faintly stirred, triggering an alert due to spiritual energy fluctuations from a distant clash against its boundary. 

"…So weak it's probably already outside the marketplace." 

Li Ye's brow furrowed, his moment of joy interrupted. 

"They couldn't even wait until they were out of sight before making a move? This is making things difficult for me." 

Muttering to himself, he stood up and walked out. 

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