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The number echoed through the hall like a heavy hammer, stunning everyone present.
Seven hundred thousand sacrificial coins.
That sum alone was enough to exchange for a third-grade secret manual—with a considerable margin left over. For a moment, many who had been eager to compete hesitated, unwilling to part with such a massive amount of resources so early in the auction.
After all, there were still two remaining sets of Longevity Pills.
Moreover, the pill's effect—five years of lifespan per pill—was valuable, but not irreplaceable.
Even Qian Daoliu was taken aback. He leaned closer and spoke in a low voice, "Xue'er, there will be better items later. Spending too much now isn't wise."
Qian Renxue remained unperturbed. "Don't worry, Grandpa. You've been pushing your rank in the Training Ground lately, so you may not know this—but I've already exchanged a large amount of sacrificial coins for karmic merit. Our balance is more than sufficient."
"Karmic merit?" Qian Daoliu frowned slightly. "Where did you suddenly find so many good deeds to do?"
Even routine activities like eliminating evil Spirit Masters had already been organized repeatedly by branch bishops and city lords.
"As long as one wants to do good," Qian Renxue replied evenly, "there will always be opportunities."
"I had Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo lead teams to eliminate all Wolftaken within the Empire."
"I mobilized Spirit Hall's basic Spirit Masters to travel to villages and conduct literacy education, ensuring commoners could at least learn to read."
"I also had Elders carve the essentials of three first-grade cultivation techniques onto stone tablets and ordered them erected even in the most remote villages."
"And Elder Golden Crocodile led multiple sweeps across the continent. Evil Spirit Masters were either executed or driven into Slaughter City."
Qian Daoliu was visibly startled. "If you do all this, will the bishops below truly cooperate?"
After all, this was essentially cutting into their karmic merit.
"I reached an agreement with the Spirit Beasts," Qian Renxue continued calmly. "Spirit Hall will transport live livestock to the Star Dou Great Forest each year. When awakening spirits for commoners, we also teach coexistence with Spirit Beasts."
"I plan to build several Star Dou Cities along the forest's perimeter, dedicated to mediating human–Spirit Beast affairs. Bishops will rotate as city lords."
"In return, the Spirit Beasts will provide Spirit Bones of at least twenty-thousand-year quality and promise not to initiate beast tides."
"Ordinary Spirit Masters entering the forest will be expelled as long as they don't slaughter recklessly."
"And Spirit Bones can be used as rewards for bishops and elders who have no ambition to ascend as gods, but only wish to break through to Titled Douluo."
She met his gaze steadily. "Why wouldn't they cooperate?"
Her lips curved faintly. "Not only will I secure this set—but the next one as well."
Inwardly, Qian Renxue was clear-eyed.
Her comprehension might not rival the greatest geniuses. She might never place within the top ten of the Talent Rankings.
But in politics, resource mobilization, and long-term planning?
Every faction leader present was inferior.
If she couldn't become the strongest by talent alone—then she would forge the strongest faction through resources.
"…Seven hundred thousand, going once… going twice… sold!"
Bi Ji struck the gavel cleanly. "Congratulations to this guest. Please complete the transaction immediately."
When Qian Renxue returned with the pills, countless gazes burned with envy and fervor. Fully aware that the entire Training Ground was watching through the live broadcast, she did not hesitate.
She opened the box and distributed all ten pills on the spot.
"Elders Xiongshi, Guangling, Qianjun, Jiangmo, Ghost, Chrysanthemum, Porcupinefish, Snake Lance, Mo Xiong, and Guibao," she announced clearly. "Your contributions to Spirit Hall have been immense. These pills are your reward."
"Those who have not yet received rewards need not worry. Spirit Hall will treat all fairly."
"Thank you, Supreme Pontiff!"
"We swear loyalty unto death!"
Spirit Hall erupted with fervor. Meanwhile, leaders of other factions sat stiffly, unease crawling into their hearts. If they obtained Longevity Pills later, should they distribute them the same way—or keep them?
Every Spirit Master in the Training Ground was watching.
Only after all ten pills were consumed did Bi Ji smile and raise the gavel again. "Second set of Longevity Pills—bidding begins."
"600,000!"
"600,000!"
Two voices rang out simultaneously, crushing all others.
Qian Renxue and Ning Fengzhi locked eyes, invisible sparks colliding.
"700,000!"
"700,000!"
The hall fell silent.
"800,000!"
"900,000!"
Ning Fengzhi finally withdrew. Qian Renxue secured the second set.
She distributed the pills once more, this time to Elder Golden Crocodile, Elder Qingluan, and several bishops. Some Spirit Douluo were so moved their eyes reddened.
"The third set—bidding begins!"
The atmosphere surged violently. When the final hammer fell at 1.02 million, Dai Tianfeng emerged victorious.
Ning Fengzhi let out a long breath. "I underestimated her resolve. Still—not a loss."
"The Longevity Pills were never the point," he added quietly. "This auction is about momentum."
"The next item," Bi Ji announced, "is the fifth-grade spirit tool—Hurricane Ring."
A projection appeared. Azure wind blades erupted in a devastating arc, shredding everything in their path.
Starting bid: 1 million sacrificial coins.
"1.05 million!"
"1.1 million!"
Ning Fengzhi entered forcefully.
"1.2 million." Xue Ye sneered.
"1.3 million."
"1.4 million."
"1.5 million." Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly. "Your Majesty, care to guess if I'll continue?"
Xue Ye fell silent.
The Hurricane Ring fell into Ning Fengzhi's hands.
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