Ye Kunlun and Wu Dao quickly entered the main building of the Purple Mist Tower.
An usher led the two to Room Eight.
The main building of the Purple Mist Tower was constructed in a circular shape with a central exhibition stage, divided into a public area and a VIP area.
The VIP area consisted of independent private rooms, exquisitely and luxuriously furnished.
"Young Master, none of the people invited to today's auction are ordinary folk."
Wu Dao stood behind Ye Kunlun, gazing through the large, private glass window at the people entering the main hall of the auction.
There were simply too many people coveting the Spirit Breaking Pill, and the VIP lounge didn't have enough space for everyone.
Many powerful individuals who had traveled from afar upon hearing the news could only participate in the auction from the public area.
Even so, the area, with nearly a thousand seats, was progressively filling up.
Ye Kunlun replied, "If it only attracts ordinary people, then what's the point?"
"That's true." Wu Dao watched two more people enter, his voice turning cold. "Young Master, these two are from the Dao Seeking Sect and have deep ties with the Huang family."
"The Dao Seeking Sect is in Lingnan. For them to be involved with the Huang family from such a distance shows that the Huang family's reach extends further than I imagined."
Ye Kunlun responded indifferently.
He had injured two people from the Dao Seeking Sect who were by Huang Huahuo's side, and he surmised that the Dao Seeking Sect would certainly not let this matter rest.
However, Ye Kunlun wasn't bothered; it was just the Dao Seeking Sect.
"Young Master, should we make preparations in advance?" Wu Dao asked with a stern expression.
"Prepare for what?" Ye Kunlun chuckled, amused. "With just a few people from our Endless Prison, what kind of spectacle can we put on?"
Wu Dao gave an embarrassed chuckle, and then he saw an old man wearing a vividly colored robe enter the main venue.
He chuckled, "Young Master, this old man is so old, why does he dress like a peacock?"
Ye Kunlun remained silent, for the elder's background was not simple.
In fact, he was stronger than more than ninety-nine percent of the people present.
At this moment, a woman in her thirties with an imposing aura took the stage.
"Greetings, esteemed guests. I am Luo Yi, the person in charge of this auction, and I will be hosting it for you today."
Luo Yi surveyed the room, a broad smile on her face. "Please be seated, esteemed guests. The auction will commence in three minutes."
"Young Master, I've heard of this Luo Yi; she is the third-in-command of the Purple Mist Tower," Wu Dao explained her identity to Ye Kunlun.
Ye Kunlun grunted, "For a woman to be the third-in-command of the Purple Mist Tower is no small feat."
With that, Ye Kunlun took his seat, and Wu Dao poured tea.
Within those brief three minutes, Ye Kunlun sensed several presences probing towards Room Eight where he and Wu Dao were.
Ye Kunlun sipped his tea and smiled at Wu Dao, "I didn't expect people from the Nangong family and Gu Changsheng to be here too. It seems they want to acquire the Spirit Breaking Pill to save Nangong Yunshao."
Wu Dao asked, "Young Master, can the Spirit Breaking Pill cure Nangong Yunshao's residual soul syndrome?"
"Of course not!"
Ye Kunlun replied with certainty, "Not only can it not, but once Nangong Yunshao consumes the Spirit Breaking Pill, she will surely die within five breaths!"
Wu Dao looked astonished. "That terrifying?"
"Nangong Yunshao's condition is not a common residual soul syndrome; her symptoms worsen as her strength increases!"
"Originally, she only needed to wear the Star Soul Jade for another three years to fully restore her residual soul. Unfortunately, in her own wisdom, she returned the Star Soul Jade."
Ye Kunlun's expression was indifferent, showing no hint of pity for Nangong Yunshao.
As the saying goes, one reaps what one sows.
The three minutes concluded.
Luo Yi, with a smile, spoke again, "I believe all esteemed guests are aware that the Purple Mist Tower is auctioning a peerless spiritual pill today."
"Rest assured, everyone, the Purple Mist Tower has had it authenticated, and the pill is guaranteed to be genuine."
Upon hearing this, everyone present showed excitement.
After all, it was a Spirit Breaking Pill that could help a Grandmaster easily advance to the Spirit Opening realm, a treasure beyond priceless!
Luo Yi observed everyone's expressions and smiled, "Furthermore, esteemed guests should know that pills are divided into Heaven, Earth, and Human tiers, with each tier further divided into nine grades. This Spirit Breaking Pill is a Heaven-grade, ninth-grade pill!"
"My heavens, a Heaven-grade, ninth-grade pill? Is that not a legendary divine pill?"
"How can there be Heaven-grade, ninth-grade divine pills in this world? Even ancient texts don't record the existence of ninth-grade pills."
"I have heard that pills are divided into nine grades. I heard that when a ninth-grade pill is formed, heavenly tribulations will arise."
The crowd whispered amongst themselves.
In private room number three.
Gu Changsheng's expression stirred upon hearing Heaven-grade, ninth-grade.
Others might not know if ninth-grade pills existed, but he did. The library of the Qintian Tower contained an ancient text that recorded it.
Moreover, a Heaven-grade, ninth-grade pill had a certain probability of allowing the user to advance two realms consecutively.
If the user was a ninth-grade Grandmaster, consuming the Spirit Breaking Pill would be enough to reach the Spirit Opening realm, but if it were Heaven-grade, ninth-grade, there was a considerable chance of reaching the Foundation Building realm!
More importantly, pills had a certain impact on one's cultivation realm.
However, Heaven-grade pills did not, and Heaven-grade ninth-grade pills had absolutely no side effects!
These two pieces of information were also recorded in that ancient text from the Qintian Tower, information that few in the world likely knew.
At this moment, Nangong Lie asked, "Pavilion Master Gu, what is different about this Heaven-grade, ninth-grade pill?"
"Its efficacy is superior," Gu Changsheng replied with four words, saying no more.
"Haha, that's good!" Nangong Lie laughed heartily.
In room number six.
Mo Rufeng was also extremely excited. His master had once told him that Heaven-grade, ninth-grade pills were comparable to divine pills.
"It seems I'll have to break the bank to get this Spirit Breaking Pill."
Mo Rufeng's expression was resolute. No matter what, he was determined to obtain the Spirit Breaking Pill.
In private room number two.
Ji Ruyue looked at the old woman with silver hair and said solemnly, "Mother, it's a Heaven-grade, ninth-grade pill!"
"Mm!" The old woman responded, "I'm not deaf or blind, I heard."
"Mother, this pill is called the Spirit Breaking Pill. It's a perfect match for Ling'er. If we can get this pill, Ling'er will surely become the foremost person in our Ji family in a thousand years, and also the foremost person in the capital!"
The old woman nodded. "You are correct. This pill is fated for our Ling'er. Then we shall obtain it at all costs."
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Room number eight.
Wu Dao, seeing everyone's reaction, showed a hint of pride, as he and Feng Tutu had indeed consumed the Spirit Breaking Pill.
"Young Master, look at them, acting like they've never seen the world."
"Because it's a Heaven-grade, ninth-grade pill," Ye Kunlun said indifferently. "Heaven-grade, ninth-grade, the highest quality pill in existence, with a certain probability of allowing a Grandmaster to advance two realms consecutively without side effects."
"Ah?" Wu Dao was first surprised, then his face fell. "Young Master, Tu Tu and I only advanced one realm..."
"That's because I had you suppress your realm," Ye Kunlun said, smiling at Wu Dao's expression.
He replied, "With me around, it's naturally possible for you and Tu Tu to advance two realms consecutively, but cultivation cannot be rushed like draining a pond for fish. Heaven-grade, ninth-grade is not a true divine pill after all, and there are still side effects!"
"Your subordinate understands."
Hearing Ye Kunlun's words, Wu Dao felt relieved.
As long as he followed Ye Kunlun, breaking through to the Spirit Opening realm would only be a matter of time.
"Present the pill!"
Luo Yi no longer teased the crowd and gave a soft command.