After Yuan Rao and Zhi Shu's allocation and selection, the Demon Suppression Division and the Dao Treasure Pavilion welcomed their first batch of members.
The members of the Demon Suppression Division all possessed extraordinary cultivation aptitudes, while the aptitudes on the Dao Treasure Pavilion's side were slightly lower, since cultivators with high talent would not waste time on auxiliary paths.
Chen Changsheng resumed his old profession, imparting auxiliary path knowledge to the Dao Treasure Pavilion disciples and teaching demon-slaying spells to the Demon Suppression Division disciples.
In the blink of an eye, another two years passed.
太平城 (Taiping City) was developing vigorously, and the Demon Suppression Division and the Dao Treasure Pavilion were already able to operate independently. Chen Changsheng would only occasionally give a few pointers, spending most of his time leisurely.
In these peaceful days, one could not feel the ferocity and bloodshed of the cultivation world.
If the city were to frequently encounter major crises, then the common people of the world would not be able to survive.
The cultivation world is full of hidden dangers, but there are also powerful beings who protect a region, so no matter what kind of turmoil the cultivation world stirs up, there are peaceful spaces for survival, unless immortals and gods descend to destroy the human world.
At this time, Chen Changsheng and Miao Miao were in Azure Dragon City within the Nine Dragon Domain.
The geography and cities of the Nine Dragon Domain seem to like to add the word 'Dragon,' such as Qian Yan, who was next to the two of them. His force was called Dragon Bone Stronghold.
In fact, neither the geographical story of Dragon Bone Stronghold nor its inherited Daoist methods had anything to do with dragon bones.
"According to the information I have investigated, there are three Taiji Pan Fruits at this auction. I suggest, Brother Chen, that you take the second Taiji Pan Fruit. The first and third are likely to be auctioned off at sky-high prices!"
Qian Yan followed closely beside Chen Changsheng, analyzing the situation in a methodical manner.
Chen Changsheng and Miao Miao had come to Azure Dragon City after hearing that there would be Taiji Pan Fruits auctioned off. It just so happened that Miao Miao had reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining and only needed one last Taiji Pan Fruit to establish her foundation.
And the closest acquaintance to Azure Dragon City was Qian Yan of Dragon Bone Stronghold, so they specially asked him to help inquire about information and lead the way.
After hearing this, Miao Miao felt that Qian Yan's analysis was very comprehensive and nodded in agreement.
At this time, Chen Changsheng said, "You think that the second Taiji Pan Fruit will have the least competition, but what if everyone thinks so?"
You think you are a smart person, but little do you know that everyone is a smart person!
After hearing this, Miao Miao thought that Master was right and nodded in agreement again.
"This... Brother Chen's analysis is also correct."
Qian Yan was stunned for a moment, then recovered his composure and said, "However, according to the experience of auctions in various places, the last Taiji Pan Fruit will definitely be the highest price, so Brother Chen can choose between the first and second."
"As for the price of the Taiji Pan Fruit, it may be between 500,000 and 1,000,000 spirit stones. The sect forces that have come for the Taiji Pan Fruit this time include..."
"It doesn't matter. Auctions are about whoever pays the highest price. If you can't afford it, it's a matter of personal ability." Chen Changsheng interrupted Qian Yan's introduction of the forces, his attitude forceful as he said, "My Taiping City will not use power to oppress others, nor will we fear any sect's sneak attacks or plundering. If we dare to openly purchase the Taiji Pan Fruit, we naturally have the ability to take it back."
Qian Yan agreed with this.
With the prestige and ability that Taiping City had demonstrated in recent years, anyone with a bit of brains would not dare to cause trouble.
Under Qian Yan's lead, Chen Changsheng and others came to a private room on the second floor of the auction house, overlooking the crowded hall below.
An auctioneer in gorgeous clothes walked onto the stage, her appearance beautiful and her figure graceful, instantly causing a boil among the many buyers.
"Welcome everyone to the Azure Dragon City Auction!"
"First up is the first auction item, a treasure of heaven and earth: the Amethyst Vulture Fruit! The starting price is 10,000 spirit stones, with a minimum increase of 1,000 spirit stones per bid."
A red cloth was unveiled, and a purple fruit came into view.
The cultivators immediately raised their signs to bid, and the auctioneer smiled gleefully as she called out the auction prices.
"The second auction item is a Golden Core magic weapon: the Frost Sky Whip..."
"The third auction item..."
One auction item after another was auctioned off at astonishingly high prices.
Chen Changsheng watched the entire process carefully, but his heart was without waves. He felt that the items at the auction were not as abundant as those in the Group Shopping Mall, and it was truly tasteless.
After a long time, they finally waited for the finale, the Taiji Pan Fruit.
"Next is the finale treasure, a treasure of heaven and earth that can build a perfect Dao foundation: the Taiji Pan Fruit!"
"The starting price is 100,000 spirit stones, with a minimum increase of 5,000 spirit stones per bid. Let the auction begin!"
As the auctioneer's words fell, the price soared to a high of 400,000.
The auctioneer shouted loudly, "600,000 for the first time... This is a Taiji Pan Fruit that is priceless! Are you all not going to raise the price? 600,000 for the second time..."
"Number six bids: 600,000 and 5,000 spirit stones..."
"Number eighteen bids: 650,000 spirit stones..."
As the auctioneer's words fell, Chen Changsheng raised his sign again.
"Number six bids: 650,000 and 5,000 spirit stones!"
"700,000! Number eighteen bids 700,000!"
The auctioneer's face was full of excitement. She did not expect that the first Taiji Pan Fruit would be auctioned off at such an astonishing price.
Just then, a male voice came from inside room eighteen.
"Number six, you should bid for one. Anyway, these people can't outbid us. There's no need to benefit the auction house for this."
Chen Changsheng smiled upon hearing this, "What you said makes a lot of sense. How about this, I'll bear the high price of the first one, and you go bid for the next one."
After saying that, he raised his sign again, adding 5,000 spirit stones.
For a time, room eighteen fell silent.
The auctioneer was immediately embarrassed, and then shouted with some disappointment, "700,000 and 5,000 spirit stones for the first time... 700,000 and 5,000 spirit stones for the second time..."
*Bang!*
As the third call ended, the hammer finalized the deal.
The first Taiji Pan Fruit fell into Chen Changsheng's hands.
Qian Yan's face sank slightly and said, "Brother Chen, you shouldn't have snatched the first Taiji Pan Fruit. Not only is the price more expensive than expected, but you've also offended room eighteen, whose origins are unknown. I'll go investigate this person's identity."
"What's the panic? Aren't there still two Taiji Pan Fruits? Maybe this person can get one at a low price?"
Chen Changsheng bought the first Taiji Pan Fruit at a high price because he didn't care about such pocket change. An extra 100,000 or a loss of 100,000 made no difference to him. Even if the price had been raised to 1,000,000 spirit stones, he wouldn't have blinked.
A third-grade auxiliary Dao technique is just that wealthy!
Qian Yan said with a bitter face, "I'm afraid of the unexpected. After all, the auction just now exposed room eighteen's assets. If someone targets them, they'll probably vent their anger on us..."
In the midst of the conversation, the auction was still in progress.
However, the auction prices of the last two Taiji Pan Fruits directly stunned Chen Changsheng and Qian Yan.
700,000 and 5,000 spirit stones!
Room eighteen failed to bid, and the three Taiji Pan Fruits were taken down at the same price...
"You should change your name to Qian Crow."
Feeling the terrifying aura coming from room eighteen, Chen Changsheng couldn't help but sigh and rub his forehead. Qian Yan stood innocently in the corner, not daring to say a word.
