In an inconspicuous box on the fifth floor of the auction venue, sat two stunning women.

One of the women looked just over twenty, dressed in aqua green, with a cultivation level only at mid-stage Returning Void, exuding an exceptionally lively aura.

The other woman was slightly older, wearing a bright red long dress, resembling a blooming red lotus, radiating a vast aura, clearly at the Dharma manifestation Stage.

"The plan is going smoothly. The people from White Emperor City, Heavenly Dragon Hall, and Daluo Sect have already been sent out," the woman in the red dress said.

"Very well, Meiniang, please keep a close watch on their actions," the woman in the green dress nodded and said.

"That's no problem. But is this method really useful? Will Yuan Ming truly come to the Ten Thousand Treasure Auction? According to your analysis, Yuan Ming's cultivation has already reached the peak of Returning to Void Late Stage, and he has likely already refined the Dharma Manifestation Pill. With a breakthrough imminent, why would he waste time attending an auction instead of focusing on his seclusion?" the woman in the red dress asked hesitantly.

"For anyone else, it would certainly be so. Unfortunately, he cultivates 'Primordial True Skill.' Although this cultivation technique progresses swiftly, breaking through bottlenecks is extremely difficult. Moreover, the higher the cultivation, the more unstable the mana becomes. Yuan Ming is likely troubled by mana disorder at this moment, so he will definitely not miss this Ten Thousand Treasure Auction," the woman in the green dress smiled confidently as she spoke.

"Even so, he has already refined the Dharma Manifestation Pill and surely won't fall into such a low-level trap," the woman in the red dress still seemed skeptical.

"I never expected him to fall into such a crude trap. It's enough if he takes notice of this matter. Based on the information I've gathered, Yuan Ming is cautious in his actions but too curious to hold back on mysteries. He will surely investigate. Once he's involved, no matter how discreet he tries to be, I have ways to find out," the woman in the green dress chuckled softly as she spoke.

"Alright, then I'll leave everything to you," the woman in the red dress said, her eyes shifting to look downward.

The seating on the fourth floor below was already packed, with most attendees bearing expressions of excitement and anticipation, chattering animatedly.

"Clang..."

Accompanied by the sound of a distant chime, the doors of the Ten Thousand Treasure Tower closed automatically.

The noisy sounds inside the building quickly quieted down.

Under the gaze of the crowd, a figure slowly walked onto the stage.

This person was dressed in a purple-golden robe, with an aged appearance, a thin face, three strands of long whiskers hanging from his cheeks, yet his eyes were glowing with a sharp brilliance, making him appear remarkably vigorous.

"Honored guests, I am grateful that you have not dismissed us, and have come to participate in this Ten Thousand Treasure Auction today. I am Mu Qingfeng, entrusted by the Dongji Palace to host this auction. I hope each of you can find treasures of your heart's desire, come with your spirits high, and leave with satisfaction," Mu Qingfeng's introductory words sparked a wave of murmurs among the crowd.

"Tsk tsk, this Mu Qingfeng is a Guest Elder of the Ten Thousand Goods Immortal Trip, a master appraiser, and fair-minded. The fact that the Dongji Palace invited him to host the auction suggests there will be no counterfeit goods this time," a young man in a blue robe said from the audience below.

"The Ten Thousand Treasure Auction is held only once every five hundred years. Who dares to fake it? Unfortunately, the various rare treasures appearing at the auction are not cheap; they're out of our reach," an elderly man in a gray robe sighed beside him.

"Whether we can buy it or not, just witnessing it is worthwhile," said a burly man with a full beard.

"Indeed, even if we can't buy it, looking is a joy, and having a target gives more motivation for future cultivation," another companion immediately agreed.

A young man in white sitting in the front row with a mole under his chin turned and glanced at them, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

He rubbed his finger over the storage ring on his finger, already calculating how to fight fiercely for the object of his desire.

Meanwhile, some cultivators seated even more to the front appeared more calm and composed. Many of them were not attending the Ten Thousand Treasure Auction for the first time, having experienced such events early on, and despite their affluence, they carried themselves with more steadiness.

However, those truly capable of fiercely competing for high-level materials and magic treasures weren't on the lower floor; they had been arranged in the upper-level boxes early on.

After Mu Qingfeng's introductory words, he also elaborately mentioned a few auction precautions and promises. This was mostly for the benefits of first-time attendees, while for veterans, it seemed somewhat redundant.

"I say, Fellow Daoist Mu, stop beating around the bush and get started," at this point, a window of a box on the fifth floor opened, and a figure leaned halfway out, urging loudly.

The sound attracted quite a few people, who looked up and saw that the speaker was a chubby young man dressed in a brocade robe with cloud patterns, adorned in gold and jade, seemingly just to show everyone that he was wealthy.

"No wonder, it's the eldest son of the Lu family from Golden Cloud Island..." The crowd all had a look of realization, as if they were not surprised by this.

Golden Cloud Island is located in the near-sea region near the Central Continent, one of the few islands not under the jurisdiction of Dongji Palace. The island's specialty is a high-grade spiritual material called 'Golden Cloud Fragrance,' which, through sales, has made them immensely wealthy.

Rumor has it that a powerful sect from the Central Continent backs the Lu family on Golden Cloud Island. Thus, although many covet the island's profits, few dare to truly set their sights on it.

"Hehe, Young Master of the Lu family, please be patient. Our first auction item is about to appear, and I'm sure you'll be interested," Mu Qingfeng smiled and said.

With these words, the crowd's attention returned to the stage.

Mu Qingfeng gently clapped his hands, and immediately, an exceptionally beautiful maid sashayed onto the stage, standing beside him.

The maid held a velvet-lined wooden tray with a pair of jade-green pillows on it.

"Hmm, what is this?" Young Master Lu looked on, somewhat disappointed, the anticipation that had just risen in his eyes vanished.

"This is the Cloud Dream Immortal Pillow, the lost treasure of the Soul Cultivation Sect, Yuyang Huanhuan Sect, which perished thirty thousand years ago. This item can nurture the divine soul. If you sleep with this pillow at night, it can also accelerate the enhancement of soul power. Everyone must not miss it." Mu Qingfeng introduced, speaking eloquently.

Upon hearing this, a burst of exclamations erupted from downstairs.

"It's said that this treasure had already been destroyed. I never expected to have the fortune of seeing it here today," someone said in surprise.

"It's rumored that dual cultivation couples who sleep with this item can meet in dreams, not only enhancing their cultivation but also nourishing their divine souls. It's a rare soul refining secret treasure." Someone else supplemented Mu Qingfeng's introduction.

Young Master Lu upstairs was filled with joy, slapped the railing, and shouted, "No one compete with me for this item; this young master wants it!"

"The treasure of the Soul Cultivation Sect..." Yuan Ming expressed some interest.

"Yuan, this is a good item, not to be missed," Kong's voice suddenly appeared.

"Senior Kong knows about this item?" Yuan Ming was slightly shocked and hurriedly asked.

"I know a thing or two. The forbidden inside the Cloud Dream Immortal Pillow is insignificant, but its material is quite extraordinary; it's the nearly extinct Moonlight Stone," Kong said.

"Moonlight Stone! Is it the immortal stone born from the moon as the legends say?" Yuan Ming's face showed surprise.

"You are a person accomplished in the immortal path; how could you believe such nonsense? The sun, moon, and stars are transcendent existences beyond the realms. The sun, moon, and stars you see every day are not their true forms but their projections in the Chuyun Realm. How could something from the moon appear in the Chuyun Realm? The so-called Moonlight Stone is merely a special yin attribute spiritual material," Kong sneered.

Yuan Ming was greatly shocked to hear this; the sun, moon, and stars he saw every day were merely projections!

"What is the wonderful use of the Moonlight Stone?" He quickly calmed down his emotions and asked.

"The Moonlight Stone has the function of accelerating the absorption of moonlight power and can be used to refine the Moon God's Three Treasures. Even refining one piece can greatly speed up soul cultivation without any side effects," Kong said.

"The Moon God's Three Treasures, could they be the legendary Moon God Ring, Moon God Pendant, and Moon God Crown?" Yuan Ming's eyes flickered.

Since Kong's previous reminder, he has been avidly supplementing his knowledge about the Central Continent, reading many rumors and legends, among which are the Moon God's Three Treasures.

The Moon God's Three Treasures are supreme treasures in the path of soul cultivation, said to be refined by a great soul cultivator of ancient times, though the exact origins are untraceable.

Over ten thousand years ago, a soul cultivator named Tan Hua in the Central Continent obtained one of the treasures, the Moon God Pendant, and his strength surged rapidly, gaining a huge reputation in a short time, even challenging the great soul cultivation sect Bright Moon Palace.

Unfortunately, he later suddenly vanished, and the Moon God Pendant also vanished without a trace, just like its name—a short-lived glory, now reduced to rumors.

"That's correct," Kong said.

"Does Senior Kong know the method to refine the Moon God's Three Treasures?" Yuan Ming was surprised and delighted.

Ever since he stopped absorbing desire power, his soul cultivation speed had greatly slowed down, and he had fallen behind magic practitioners. If he could refine one of the Moon God's Three Treasures, his soul cultivation speed could be greatly increased.

"Of course," Kong nodded.

"Thank you, Senior Kong. What price do I have to pay to refine the Moon God's Three Treasures?" Yuan Ming thanked.

"Forget it this time, I will assist you for free once. Quickly raise your strength so you don't fall early," Kong said, and his voice fell silent.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Kong." Yuan Ming got up and made a solemn thanks again, then transmitted a message to Nan Shangfeng.

"The starting bid for the Cloud Dream Immortal Pillow is five hundred thousand spirit stones. Each bid increment must be no less than one hundred thousand spirit stones. Well, the introduction is over; let's begin the bidding." Mu Qingfeng said with a smile, and the auction officially began.

"Don't bother, I'm bidding eight hundred thousand." Young Master Lu shouted loudly before Mu Qingfeng's voice fell.

He looked down at the crowd below with a condescending gaze as if no one else should dare to contest with him.

"I bid nine hundred thousand spirit stones." In the first row downstairs, a woman in red gauze with charming features bid, her voice somewhat cold.

"I bid one million two hundred thousand spirit stones." Young Master Lu glanced at her and immediately shouted.

The coquettish woman turned her head and threw a flirtatious glance at him, continuing to bid, "One million three hundred thousand spirit stones."

"One million five hundred thousand spirit stones," Young Master Lu frowned and shouted.

At his shout, the coquettish woman immediately withdrew, clearly having exceeded the value of the Cloud Dream Immortal Pillow too much.

"Anyone bid higher than one million five hundred thousand spirit stones?" Mu Qingfeng looked around the scene and asked.

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