In Room Three, Elder Cang of Alchemy Peak sat forward, his eyes shining with determination. He had been searching for exactly this kind of treasure to aid his alchemy breakthrough. This ancient broken cauldron was the perfect answer.
"One hundred and fifty thousand," a voice from the floor called out.
"Two hundred thousand," Elder Cang bid through his array.
"Two hundred and fifty thousand," a cold, refined female voice countered from Room Five. It was Elder Yu of the Heavenly Phoenix Sect. She was equally eager to study the ancient Green Lotus Valley's secret methods.
"Two hundred and eighty thousand," another alchemist on the main floor bid, refusing to yield.
"Three hundred thousand spirit stones!" Elder Cang announced, his voice echoing through the communication array with absolute determination.
"Three hundred and twenty thousand," Elder Yu countered immediately, her tone calm and unyielding.
