Chapter 676: Bold Move, a Hundred Pills Wagered!

One Profound Pattern Pill after another was swallowed by Su Mu as he immersed himself completely in cultivation, spending the three days waiting on South Fire Island without stepping out.

“Eleven Profound Pattern Pills were consumed in three days, which matches the previous estimates quite closely…”

On the morning of the third day, Su Mu gently exhaled, slowly concluding this round of cultivation.

A mental command.

The twelfth Immortal Golden Spot, the thirteenth, and the fourteenth Immortal Golden Spot emerged in succession—these were the fruits of his cultivation over three days.

Su Mu lowered his gaze, looking at the newly added three Immortal Golden Spots, with a flash of pain, satisfaction, and surprise in his eyes.

The Profound Pattern Pill is an Ancient Pill, with medicinal power as fierce as a tiger or wolf, and even with Su Mu’s cultivation of Cyan Fish Gang’s supreme skill, Flood Dragon Shocking Skill, it would take a day to completely absorb one pill’s medicinal power before the Three-Colored Glazed Bone and Ten-Transformed Dragon Tendons transformation.

But now, Su Mu digested eleven Profound Pattern Pills in less than three days, taking just one day to fully absorb four pills, increasing his efficiency in absorbing the pill’s power threefold!

Although a significant portion of this was swallowed by the energy bottomless pits of the Three-Colored Glazed Bone and Ten-Transformed Dragon Tendons, being able to endure and efficiently digest the medicinal power sufficiently proves that Su Mu’s physique is now far stronger than before.

With the Comprehension panel present, Su Mu’s cultivation speed was already unimaginable for ordinary people; just one day might equal months of painstaking cultivation for the average person.

But now, with the transformation of the Glazed Bone and Dragon Tendons complete, as long as enough cultivation resources are available, Su Mu’s current day of cultivation equals four or five days of his own past strenuous practice.

“The Three-Colored Glazed Bone and Ten-Transformed Dragon Tendons are just the beginning. During this period, my internal bones and tendons are constantly getting stronger!”

In the state of introspection, Su Mu saw that his internal Three-Colored Glazed Bone was slightly sturdier than at the beginning of transformation, slowly advancing towards half as robust as the previous bones.

The Ten-Transformed Dragon Tendons are like Hidden Dragons in the Abyss resting within, quietly accumulating energy for the next transformation.

Though both are energy bottomless pits, they also contain infinite potential; each energy Su Mu gains during this period significantly strengthens him in the short term!

One reaps what they sow—this principle easily applies to mundane people; after all, some things may not yield results simply through effort, sometimes even leading to worse outcomes.

For example, painstakingly managing a shop doesn’t guarantee better business; on the contrary, it might lead to various issues and an end of wasting significant resources.

Su Mu’s current strengthening is undoubtedly terrifying; many cultivators often halt before a realm bottleneck for months, years, decades, or even longer times.

But these bottlenecks and shackles seem absent in Su Mu, as long as he doesn’t run out of cultivation resources.

“This time’s goal is to complete the Flood Dragon Shocking Skill. It’s time to head out.”

The young man murmured softly, stood up, and walked out of the humble wooden hut.

…

Four ships, each twenty feet long, broke through the waves and slowly docked at the coast of Profound Turtle Island.

The auction attendees disguised themselves and donned various masks as they disembarked from the ships, guided by the island’s guards toward the central hall of the island.

“This hall is indeed grand and imposing.”

“It’s said that this place used to be part of ancient ruins, and Jiao Blood Gang built the palace on the ruins, making it one of their bases.”

Soon, an imposing red palace complex appeared, and its grandeur was not at all inferior to the top forces’ settlements in Donglai County City, causing many to whisper in discussion.

The crowd was ushered into a hall large enough to accommodate hundreds of people within the palace complex. Upon entering, Su Mu casually chose an inconspicuous corner to sit, noticing that several others were led into separate private compartments.

In no time, all one hundred or so auction attendees had gathered, and the resonant sound of an ancient bell marked the official start of the auction.

Unlike the previous Qingyun Auctions Su Mu attended, which were hosted by young, beautiful women, the sea pirates’ auction was simple and direct.

A burly bald man with a blood tiger mask, his chest bare and nipples visible, smiled broadly and stepped onto the stage.

“I’m Blood Tiger, grateful for your esteemed presence. There’s something you need to know before the auction begins…” Blood Tiger casually clapped his hands, the sound as shocking as thunder, distorting the air in waves, demonstrating his powerful physique and Qi and Blood Power.

Soon, maidens wearing blood wolf masks approached each attendee with trays holding the Blood Jiao Card examined upon entering the island.

“What’s this?”

Many beneath their masks showed suspicious looks, unsure of what was being planned.

“After this auction ends, our Jiao Blood Gang will offer you a market for bartering. If you need anything, you may go there with the card; the market will last three days, and if a transaction succeeds, we will take half a percent as a fee.”

The bald man smirked lightly as he spoke, causing the attendees to stir; auctions might not always have the desired items, and usually, due to various concerns, they couldn’t openly trade with people from other major forces.

The situation now was different; they hid their identities and didn’t have to worry as much, with this barter market possibly offering greater chances to acquire what they need, prompting many to discreetly nod and accept the invitation cards.