I Can Strengthen Everything

Chapter 187: Chapter 111: Demon King Core, Celestial Scroll

"So, it was a gift for Fang Xing. In that case, never mind." At his side, Zhou Yu instantly relaxed. Still, a trace of jealousy couldn’t help but surface in his heart.

’This kind of treatment... it’s enough to make anyone’s eyes turn red with envy!’

’But then again, Fang Xing did perfectly complete his first mission. He really does deserve this kind of treatment.’

The auction continued.

One by one, the lots were sold.

For the most part, Fang Xing just watched quietly.

The prices were steep—a considerable sum even for him.

His own net worth would hardly make a dent here.

Besides, there was nothing that particularly caught his eye.

He still had plenty of Merit, and the resources he needed could be redeemed at the Observatory.

It was all about getting the best value.

...

Time ticked by, second by second.

The auction was more than halfway over. Dozens of lots had been sold, most of which were rare treasures.

The atmosphere had reached a fever pitch.

The further into the auction they went, the rarer the items became, and naturally, the more expensive the prices grew.

"This next item is the Inner Core of an Initial Realm Demon King, from an Alien Demon."

As the auctioneer’s voice rang out, Fang Xing immediately perked up.

’A Demon King Core!’

’For me, this is an absolutely fantastic find!’

His gaze fixed on a crystal box that appeared on the stage. Inside it, a crimson core came into view.

[Inner Core of an Initial Realm Demon King. Contains the Power of Red Fire and is attached with a Demon’s Residual Thought. Enhancement requires 500,000 Points!]

The text appeared before his eyes. Fang Xing wasn’t too surprised.

’For a Demon King Level Inner Core, that amount of Enhancement Points isn’t expensive.’

’Five hundred thousand points... I can get that if I put in the effort.’

’If I use it for a major realm breakthrough, the effect will definitely be optimal...’

Fang Xing thought to himself.

’For instance, for a major breakthrough like from the Middle Stage to the Late Stage of the True Qi Realm.’

’I could perfectly absorb the power of the Demon King Core.’

’Using it for a minor realm breakthrough would be a real waste.’

’This thing... it’s probably going to be expensive!’ Fang Xing’s brow furrowed tightly.

’The item is great, but the price will be anything but small.’

"Starting bid: 60,000 gold! Each increment must be no less than 5,000 gold!"

The auctioneer’s voice rang out.

’Sixty thousand... My entire net worth is just over ninety thousand gold. I’m way short.’ Fang Xing’s heart sank.

"What’s wrong, Brother Fang? You look awful," Zhou Yu asked from the side.

Fang Xing looked at the Demon Core on the stage, then glanced over at Zhou Yu.

"Brother Zhou, how much money do you have?"

"Huh?"

Hearing Fang Xing’s question, Zhou Yu was taken aback for a moment, but he quickly understood.

"You want to bid on this Demon Core?" Zhou Yu asked.

Fang Xing didn’t beat around the bush and simply nodded.

"A Demon King Level Inner Core is excellent for Alchemy. Brother Fang, are you planning to use this Demon King Core to concoct a pill for your breakthrough?" Zhou Yu asked.

Fang Xing nodded. "Yes, that’s the plan."

Zhou Yu pondered for a moment. "I have about 250,000 gold on me. Do you think that will be enough?"

"Two hundred and fifty thousand gold..."

’That brings my total to three hundred and forty thousand gold. That should be enough.’ The thought flashed through Fang Xing’s mind. Coming back to his senses, he nodded. "That should be about right."

Hearing this, Zhou Yu clapped him on the shoulder. "Okay, you go ahead and bid. If the money runs short, I’ve got your back."

"Thanks, Brother Zhou," Fang Xing said with a small smile.

"Hey, we’re friends. Don’t be a stranger," Zhou Yu said, waving it off.

"If you’re short on money, I have some as well. Just focus on bidding," Hong Miaojin chimed in at that moment.

Hearing Hong Miaojin’s offer, Fang Xing felt a little embarrassed, but he still expressed his gratitude. "Thank you, My Lady."

’After already accepting the Blood Spirit Seal as a greeting gift, I don’t really have the face to ask for more,’ Fang Xing thought. ’But for the sake of the Demon King Core, I don’t mind being a little shameless.’

...

"One hundred and sixty thousand gold!"

"One hundred and seventy thousand gold!"

"One hundred and eighty thousand gold!"

The price of the Demon King’s Inner Core skyrocketed. Starting from 60,000 gold, it quickly approached 200,000 gold.

But there was still no sign of it slowing down; a few people were still competing.

Fang Xing wasn’t in a hurry to place a bid. ’Either I don’t make a move, or when I do, I must secure it.’

He was determined to win this item. With Zhou Yu’s support, not to mention the super-wealthy Hong Miaojin, it would be worth it even if he ended up owing a favor.

’Besides, money is easy for me to come by.’

It was just that after joining the Observatory, he had so few opportunities to spend money that he barely used it at all.

’But after this auction, I’ll have to make a point of paying more attention to it.’

’The more, the better!’

’At least the next time I have the chance to attend an auction, I won’t have to worry about money.’

...

"Two hundred and twenty thousand gold!"

"Two hundred and twenty-five thousand gold!"

"Two hundred and thirty thousand gold!"

Once the price broke 200,000 gold, only a few bidders remained.

The pace of the bidding started to flag.

’It’s about time.’

Fang Xing listened to the bids, then pressed the button and announced his own price.

"Three hundred thousand gold!"

He had just raised the price by sixty or seventy thousand gold in an instant.

The moment this price was called, the entire auction house fell silent.

In a private room within the auction hall, a certain man’s face turned grim.

"Fuck, it’s that goddamn private room number three again! Are they really bidding like this?"

The young man’s face was as black as soot.

At his side, Lin Ze looked at Xu Yan’s dark expression. "Senior Brother Xu, three hundred thousand gold is too high. We should just let it go."

"No! With this Demon Core, I can definitely achieve a breakthrough," Xu Yan said coldly, pressing the button to place his bid.

"Three hundred and ten thousand gold!"

"Three hundred and fifty thousand gold!"

He had just placed his bid when that voice immediately countered with an even higher price.

Xu Yan was speechless.

"Bastard!" The veins on Xu Yan’s forehead bulged as his face twisted in rage. A violent aura filled the private room, and his teeth ground together audibly.

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