Chapter 139 - 134: Making a Move! Inheritance Grotto Heaven

Chapter 139: Chapter 134: Making a Move! Inheritance Grotto Heaven

Qin Yu’s soul was strong!

Extremely strong!

With the birth of every member of the Insect Race, the Insect Swarm’s Mind Network grew stronger. As the true core of this Mind Network, Qin Yu’s soul expanded right along with it.

When the Insect Swarm surpassed four hundred thousand in number, not to mention the millions of scouting units, one could only imagine just how formidable his soul had become.

What truly held him back was his physical body!

Only a powerful body could contain a powerful soul.

Naturally, a powerful soul radiated a powerful Divine Thought. However, directly attacking an enemy with Divine Thought dealt far too little damage.

It was best to have a physical medium.

This was the purpose of a Magical Treasure.

The defining characteristic of the Qi Sea Realm was the ability to manipulate the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi.

In contrast, the most unique aspect of the Primordial Mansion Realm was the massive expansion of the soul after opening the Primordial Mansion. One’s soul could even survive death, allowing them to seize another body and be reborn.

Therefore, upon reaching the Primordial Mansion Realm, cultivators almost exclusively fought by manipulating Magical Treasures.

And doing so required, at the very least, Beta-level Treasures!

As the Dominator of the Insect Swarm, Qin Yu excelled at multitasking and Arrays. This set of twelve Beta-level Flying Sabers was indeed perfectly suited for him.

"Four million!"

"Four million and three hundred thousand!"

A voice rang out from a corner of the auction hall, and someone immediately followed up with a higher bid.

"Four million and five hundred thousand!"

Qin Yu also called out his bid, his voice drifting from the private box.

"Yu, taking a liking to this set of flying sabers? They are indeed quite good. You possess a strong soul and excel at Arrays. If paired with a suitable Secret Technique, their power will be a force to be reckoned with once you break through to the Qi Sea Realm," Qin Mohe noted, immediately guessing Qin Yu’s thoughts.

"Yes!" Qin Yu nodded.

"Then let’s win it."

Qin Zhengyuan smiled. A set of Beta-level Low Grade flying sabers was quite expensive, but compared to nurturing the Qin Family’s next Patriarch—or even their next Primordial Mansion Realm expert—the cost was negligible.

"Four million and seven hundred thousand!"

"Four million and eight hundred thousand!"

In the hall, people placed bids one after another.

A set of Beta-level flying sabers was typically worth around five or six million. Those that made it to the auction block were usually of the finest quality, fetching even higher prices.

"Six million!" Qin Yu called out again.

"Six million and five hundred thousand!"

A familiar voice rang out, prompting Qin Yu to glance over. It came from the direction of the Zhang Family’s box.

"Seven million!"

Qin Yu frowned. Sure enough, they raised the bid again.

"It’s that old geezer from the Zhang Family stirring up trouble!"

Qin Wenyuan also looked over. The feud between the Zhang and Qin families was already irreconcilable. Neither side would ever pass up an opportunity to cause trouble for the other.

"It’s fine, keep bidding! Anything under ten million is still a reasonable price."

Qin Zhengyuan’s expression darkened slightly. This was meant to be his first gift to Qin Yu; how could he let someone else snatch it away?

At that moment, the entire audience quieted down, clearly sensing the brewing conflict between the Zhang and Qin families.

Everyone immediately settled in to enjoy the show.

"Nine million! If it goes any higher, I don’t want it. Let those fools from the Zhang Family fight over it."

Qin Yu scoffed coldly.

He wasn’t the type of idiot who would squander wealth just to prove a point. Since the Zhang Family didn’t know what was good for them, he would just bury them all right here on this land.

Sure enough, as soon as he spoke, a voice echoed from the Zhang Family’s side.

"Hahaha, spending nine million silver taels on a set of Beta-level Low Grade flying sabers—only you people from the Qin Family would do something so stupid! They’re all yours!"

The slightly mocking voice drifted over, but no further bids were placed.

Their goal was the Five Poison Sect’s Inheritance Jade Scroll. They had no intention of wasting their financial resources on items like this. Though winning the Inheritance Key at auction would likely still lead to a bloody battle, securing the treasure first meant gaining the upper hand!

If they could escape with it, they would reap massive profits.

"Hmph! This Zhang Family only knows how to play cheap tricks. Yu was quite smart, goading them so they wouldn’t dare raise the price," Qin Zhengyuan scoffed coldly before turning to Qin Yu with a smile.

"Nine million, going three times! Congratulations to the Qin Family."

After securing the set of flying sabers, Qin Yu did not place any more bids. However, Elder Qin Wenyuan intervened twice and eventually purchased a bottle of precious Elixirs.

Item after item was auctioned off.

As for snagging a bargain?

That was practically impossible. The Treasure Pavilion made their living doing this; there was no way they would let any treasures slip through the cracks!

The Treasure Pavilion operated with high efficiency.

Even so, there were a total of ninety-two items up for auction.

Even if each item only took two or three minutes, the entire process lasted over three hours. By noon, with the sun hanging high in the sky, the ninety-first item was presented.

When a Beta-level Upper Grade flying sword sold for nineteen thousand Primordial Stones, the entire auction house fell silent.

One Primordial Stone was equivalent to ten thousand taels of silver!

That was a staggering one hundred and ninety million silver taels, and even then, there was no guaranteed supply.

No one was willing to trade their Primordial Stones for mere silver.

"Next up is our ninety-second item, which is also the grand finale of this auction: the Inheritance Key from the Five Poison Sect!

"Through careful appraisal, we have confirmed that this is indeed an authentic Five Poison Sect Inheritance Key.

"Furthermore, according to the intelligence gathered by our Treasure Pavilion, there are a total of five Inheritance Keys in existence. The other four have already surfaced. As long as you acquire this final one and bring them all together, you will be able to locate the Five Poison Sect’s inheritance and unlock their hidden treasure trove!

"I believe everyone here has heard of the Five Poison Sect’s reputation.

"This is a Sect that once produced a Primordial Spirit Great Power! There is a high probability that this hidden cache is located within a Grotto Heaven.

"Only by obtaining the Inheritance Key will you have a chance to enter!"

Shopkeeper Zhou’s voice wasn’t loud, but it echoed throughout the entire auction hall, causing everyone’s breathing to quicken.

Even Qin Wenyuan, who had already decided to give up on competing for it, showed a flicker of inner struggle in his expression.

"A Grotto Heaven?" Qin Yu was somewhat curious.

"That is a Little World that can only be opened by a Great Power at the Primordial Spirit Realm. A True Monarch Primordial Spirit’s mastery over the Laws has reached an incredibly profound level.

"The most outstanding among them can even sever Space to open up a Little World!

"If we could possess a Little World to serve as our family’s foundation, the risk of our clan’s annihilation would be drastically reduced!"

Qin Wenyuan’s breathing grew heavy, but he quickly calmed himself down.

"Let’s abandon the bid. This is not something our Qin Family has the strength to covet right now. Once we get our hands on it, we will become the target of public scrutiny. And even if we do secure it, we would still have to fight against the four other major powers who hold the remaining Tokens," Qin Wenyuan said.

If Qin Yu hadn’t appeared, the Qin Family would have undoubtedly risked everything to fight for that final glimmer of hope.

But things were different now!

"Yes, there is no need to compete for it," Qin Mohe chimed in.

He had already witnessed Qin Yu’s talent firsthand. As long as they nurtured him properly, there was an extremely high chance he would break through to the Primordial Mansion Realm in a few years, or at most a decade.

Under these circumstances, they naturally weren’t willing to take such risks.

Qin Yu remained silent.

The other three assumed he had given up.

However, upon hearing about the Grotto Heaven, Qin Yu grew even more tempted.

If he could secure an independent Little World to serve as the Insect Swarm’s main base, he would be able to breed them far more boldly and recklessly.

As for the Five Poison Sect’s inheritance, he was absolutely determined to get it!

At this point, how could he possibly give up so easily?

The surrounding thousand miles were already swarming with traces of his Insect Swarm, ready to launch a surprise attack at any moment. From the very beginning, he had never intended to rely on the Zong Family’s strength to seize the treasure.

The Insect Swarm, however, was a different story.

Even if eighty to a hundred thousand of them died, as long as he obtained the inheritance, it wouldn’t be a loss!

"Starting price! One thousand Primordial Stones!"

"Two thousand Primordial Stones!"

"Three thousand!"

The moment the starting price was announced, a flurry of bids erupted. Qin Yu did not join in.

It wasn’t just because he didn’t have the money.

Even if he did, he had no intention of spending it.

The price skyrocketed madly, breaking through the thirty thousand mark in an instant before gradually slowing down.

"Thirty-one thousand Primordial Stones!"

A voice rang out from one of the private boxes on the second floor. Qin Yu looked over.

"That is the Cyan Profound Sect, one of the three Major Sects in Yunlong County. Their sphere of influence is incredibly vast, and they recruit disciples extensively throughout the county. They have tens of thousands of disciples within their ranks.

"Moreover, they possess three experts in the Primordial Mansion Realm.

"Among the three Major Sects and the four great families, they rank first!

"This time, their expedition is led by five experts in the Late Stage Sea of Qi Realm. The leader is named Ding Han, who is most renowned for his skills with a spear..."

Qin Wenyuan explained, going on to detail their strengths and preferred combat methods one by one.

Having been born in Cyan Peak County, Qin Yu wasn’t familiar with these family factions. Whenever someone placed a bid, Qin Wenyuan would speak up to clarify things for him.

When traveling abroad, the most important thing was knowing one’s own strength and recognizing who could not be provoked.

"I see."

Qin Yu listened quietly. Although he had purchased some Basic intelligence beforehand, it was nowhere near as clear and comprehensive as Elder Qin Wenyuan’s explanations.

As one of the four great families themselves, the Qin Family was naturally quite familiar with these factions.

"Thirty-two thousand Primordial Stones."

A sharp, piercing voice called out.

The Golden Sword Sect!

Unlike the Cyan Profound Sect with its massive numbers, the Golden Sword Sect exclusively accepted Sword Cultivators.

They strictly demanded perfection from their disciples. Although their Sect numbered fewer than a thousand, every single one of them was incredibly powerful, untamed, and brimming with arrogance.

Their overall strength was second only to the Cyan Profound Sect.

"Thirty-three thousand Primordial Stones."

From the Su Family’s box, a sharp, elderly female voice rang out.

Qin Yu couldn’t help but frown. Rumor had it that the Su Family possessed the Celestial Spider inheritance—a branch of the Five Poison Sect. Their strength was nothing to scoff at. They excelled at breeding spider-type Gu Insects and War Beasts, making them extremely difficult to deal with.

They seemed absolutely determined to secure this inheritance.

After that, other factions began to place their bids one by one.

The Pai Sect, the Zhang Family, and the Lin Family all chimed in. Even Qin Wenyuan half-heartedly tossed out a bid before falling silent again.

Since they were already here, they had to place at least one bid just for the sake of appearances.

Once the price broke the fifty thousand Primordial Stone mark, only two factions remained in the bidding war.

The Cyan Profound Sect and the Su Family!

The Cyan Profound Sect boasted the greatest strength, and among their many internal factions was a lineage dedicated to Gu Insects!

And as for the Su Family, their motivations went without saying.

The atmosphere within the auction hall had grown incredibly quiet as all the factions waited in silence.

"Fifty-two thousand Primordial Stones!"

"The Su Family has bid fifty-two thousand Primordial Stones! Are there any higher bids?"

"Fifty-two thousand Primordial Stones! Going twice!"

"Fifty-two thousand Primordial Stones! Going three times!"

"Congratulations to the Su Family for successfully acquiring the Five Poison Sect Inheritance Key at this auction!"

Shopkeeper Zhou’s voice trembled. This was the highest auction price he had seen since taking over the position. With the merit earned from this sale alone, he was absolutely guaranteed a transfer to the County City, where he could establish a firm foothold for himself.

Down below, however, everyone wore bizarre expressions. Only a sparse smattering of voices could be heard.

Within the private box occupied by the experts of the Demon Suppression Bureau, Demon Suppression General Chen Jianqiu finally opened his eyes.

"Let the operation begin!"