Chapter 3737 Nine Nether Blood Lotus

"Nine Nethe Blood Lotus!"

Upon hearing this name, Miao Jiuxi's expression shifted slightly.

Noticing the change in his expression, Ye Bufan felt a surge of excitement: "Grand Manager, do you really have it?"

"I do, but the situation is a bit special."

Miao Jiuxi explained, "Star Plucking Tower did acquire a nine nether blood lotus these past few days, but this item is extremely rare and wasn't put up for sale here.

Instead, it's scheduled to be auctioned at the upcoming auction to fetch a higher price.

The auction catalog has already been distributed, so it's impossible to withdraw it now.

If Young Master had told me one day earlier, I could have sold it directly to you."

Ye Bufan eagerly asked, "Is there any other way? When is the auction taking place?"

"There's no other way; auctioning is the only option left."

Miao Jiuxi said, "The auction is already allowing entry, and it will officially begin in half an hour."

Relieved that there was still time, Ye Bufan relaxed slightly, then asked, "Grand Manager, what's the starting bid for this nine nether blood lotus?

Based on your estimation, how many celestial crystals would it take to acquire it?"

This was his current concern; he had around ninety million celestial crystals, and he wasn't sure if it would be enough to bid for the nine nether blood lotus.

According to his knowledge, this was an eleventh-Rank immortal spirit grass, extremely rare, and he had no idea what its price would be.

Miao Jiuxi replied, "The starting bid is five million middle-grade celestial crystals. Based on my many years of experience, if sold within Star Plucking Tower, it would be priced at roughly twenty-five to thirty million.

If auctioned, it should be thirty to fifty million.

However, auctions have many variables. It could be lower or higher than this price; ultimately, it depends on whether someone needs this immortal spirit grass."

Hearing the price he quoted, Ye Bufan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, realizing his celestial crystals might be sufficient.

The price for an eleventh-Rank immortal spirit grass seemed noticeably low, which likely had to do with the nine nether blood lotus's properties.

This item was a Heaven And Earth Treasure for blood cultivators, but it had little use for Immortals of other attributes.

In any case, he had to obtain the nine nether blood lotus no matter what; with it, Situ Dianmo could reach the Immortal Lord realm.

But after thinking about it, he felt it wasn't entirely secure.

Miao Jiuxi had just mentioned that auctions were highly unpredictable, and there was no telling what price someone might bid.

If they encountered a blood cultivator in urgent need of the nine nether blood lotus, even a hundred million bid wouldn't be surprising.

It seemed he needed to earn more celestial crystals, and he also urgently needed Cultivation resources to Breakthrough to the Immortal King realm as quickly as possible.

Ye Bufan said, "Grand Manager, I wonder if I could add some items to the auction to exchange for some celestial crystals."

"That is possible."

Miao Jiuxi hesitated before saying, "However, the auction catalog has already been finalized. To add items last minute, the Rank of the treasure must not be too low, otherwise the bidding guests won't accept it."

"Please, Grand Manager, help me appraise them."

As Ye Bufan spoke, he flipped his wrist, and two void flying snow appeared in his palm.

These items were treasures for enhancing Mental Energy, but he had used them so much that their effect was now almost negligible.

Moreover, he still had a considerable stock, so it was a good Opportunity to exchange them for some celestial crystals.

As the Grand Manager of Star Plucking Tower, Miao Jiuxi was well-traveled and knowledgeable, but upon seeing the two void flying snow, his pupils still contracted, and his face was filled with shock.

It was no wonder he reacted this way; these items were simply too rare.

They could only be found in the Void Realm, and ordinary Immortals couldn't catch them, nor could they bring them to the Immortal Realm even if they did.

Therefore, he had only read about void flying snow in ancient texts; this was his first time seeing the actual item.

He never expected Ye Bufan to be able to produce such a treasure, and in his shock, he asked, "Young Master Ye, how did you acquire these?"

Ye Bufan frowned slightly; this was truly difficult to explain, as his experiences in the Void Realm were a secret that couldn't be casually disclosed to others.

"I was rude."

Miao Jiuxi quickly apologized, coming back to his senses. Normally, not inquiring about the origin of a client's treasure was a basic rule, but he had simply forgotten it in his extreme shock.

Generally speaking, treasures found in the Immortal Realm had a few sources: they were either purchased, obtained through killing and plundering, acquired through Opportunity, or passed down as a Family Legacy.

But no matter which, they were personal privacy, and others shouldn't inquire too much.

"Grand Manager, you're too polite."

Ye Bufan said, "Grand Manager, how many celestial crystals do you think these two void flying snow of mine could fetch?"

"Let me take a look first."

Miao Jiuxi said, reaching out with a grab, but not touching them with his hands. Immortal Essence held the two void flying snow in his palm as he carefully examined them.

"Perfectly intact, High Grade among void flying snow."

Miao Jiuxi nodded repeatedly, then said, "Young Master Ye, to be honest, my Star Plucking Tower has never auctioned such a treasure before.

I can only give you an estimated value based on my own judgment, at least one hundred million celestial crystals as a starting point.

Of course, this is just an initial estimate; the final price will be determined at the auction."

Ye Bufan nodded; he was quite satisfied with this price.

His current ninety million celestial crystals plus these two hundred million should be more than enough.

"Then I'll trouble Grand Manager to help me take these two void flying snow to the auction."

"Certainly."

Miao Jiuxi beamed with joy. The more treasures Star Plucking Tower auctioned, the more its reputation would grow, and there was also a five percent auction commission, which was an unexpected boon.

"Young Master, our auction is a live transaction. Here are two hundred million celestial crystals, which I'll consider an advance for you, so you can use them conveniently later."

This man was indeed smooth and adept at dealing with people.

Knowing that Ye Bufan was auctioning the void flying snow because he lacked celestial crystals, he paid two hundred million in advance.

He was now even more convinced of his cousin's assessment of this Young man; he was indeed unfathomable and had limitless potential, so he tried his best to befriend him.

Moreover, two hundred million was nothing; the void flying snow in his possession would definitely exceed this price, ensuring he would profit and also do a favor.

"Grand Manager, I thank you for this."

Ye Bufan clasped his fists in gratitude. Regardless, this was a small favor, and he genuinely needed these celestial crystals.

"Young Master Ye, you're welcome. If you need anything in the future, just ask."

Miao Jiuxi said cheerfully, "The auction is about to begin. I'll go prepare. I'll arrange for someone to take Young Master over now."

Ye Bufan nodded. Miao Jiuxi called over a Young man who led Ye Bufan away from there and into another grand hall.

This was a venue specifically prepared for the auction, and the decorations and furnishings clearly indicated its high-class status, capable of accommodating around a hundred people.

The Hundred Sects Tournament was a once-in-a-century grand event, and as the largest commercial institution in the Immortal Realm, Star Plucking Tower naturally wouldn't miss such a good Opportunity. Various commercial activities were constantly emerging, and today's auction was one of them.

Led by the Shopkeeper, Ye Bufan entered the venue. Just as he stepped through the door, a clear, melodious voice came from ahead: "Why are you here?"