Feng he spoke with authority, leaving no room for the younger generation to argue, and promptly sent them away. Currently, only the family head and the elders knew that the Feng family was not lacking in resources; even the direct descendants had no idea.
Feng he's eldest son, Feng Yuzi, was the strongest among the younger generation, aside from Feng Yuan, having already reached the peak of Level 2.
With determination Feng Yuze said, "Since the family places such importance on us, we should focus on cultivation and repay the family once we've grown stronger."
Hearing Feng Yuzi words, the others fell silent.
While the resources for the direct lineage had dramatically increased, the same could not be said for the branch families. The direct line was the core of the Feng family, while the branch families could either be part of the family or not.
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The Myriad Treasures Auction House.
This was the largest business in Myriad Demons City, offering treasures ranging from low to high grades, including numerous items suited for Level 5 cultivators. Even higher-level items could be ordered from larger branches for those willing to pay a deposit.
Feng Yuan accompanied Feng Yunqian to participate in today's auction.
"A Level 6 expert!" Feng Yuan's gaze remained calm as he sensed a powerful presence overseeing the auction house. "As expected of the Myriad Treasures Auction House, they even sent a Level 6 cultivator to oversee the branch."
With today's auction attracting major powers from across Myriad Demons City, the place was bustling with activity. The auction house's influence surpassed that of any other business in the city. This annual auction always featured a vast array of treasures, making it the dominant force in the market.
"Isn't that the Feng family? How dare they show up at the Myriad Treasures Auction? Can they even afford anything here?"
Li Feichi , standing in the distance, sneered coldly. Ever since Feng Yuan had killed Elder Li, tensions between the Feng and Li families had escalated beyond reconciliation.
Feng Yunqian responded indifferently, "Mind your own business."
With that, Feng Yunqian and Feng Yuan entered the auction house, leaving Li Feichi trembling with fury and filled with murderous intent.
"Let's see how much longer you can act tough, Feng Yunqian."
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The arrival of the Feng family immediately drew attention.jeerfeng
"The Feng family is attending the Myriad Treasures auction? I thought they were so broke they couldn't even keep their businesses running."
"Yeah, I heard they had to close their shops, and last month they halved their resource distribution. How do they even have the spirit stones for the auction?"
"There's a treasure up for auction today called Spirit Essence Jade. Based on previous auctions, it's likely to fetch at least a billion spirit stones. There's no way the Feng family can afford it."
Mocking comments echoed through the auction house. Everyone knew the Feng family's financial situation. The four major families wasted no opportunity to ridicule them.
"The Feng family, just a bunch of paupers. They actually think they can compete for the Spirit Essence Jade? What a joke."
While outsiders might not know the full details, the four major families were well aware of the Feng family's dire financial straits. The thought of them managing even a million spirit stones seemed far-fetched.
Hearing these jeers, Feng Yunqian remained calm, but Feng Yuan was growing irritated.
Fine, you want to laugh? I'll buy everything today!
He had already decided that no matter what was up for auction, the Feng family would take it.
Before long, everyone had taken their seats.
The Myriad Treasures Auction House didn't let just anyone in. Attendance was by invitation only, so everyone present either represented a faction or was at least Level 3. Those below Level 3 could only attend if accompanied by a senior.
A man in his sixties stepped onto the auction platform, smiling warmly. "Greetings, everyone. I'm Zhu Li, a manager at the Myriad Treasures Auction House. Most of you already know me well."
"I will be hosting today's auction, and I ask that you all maintain order and not disrupt the proceedings." As he spoke, a powerful aura spread through the hall, causing everyone to tense up.
Level 6!
Zhu Li continued with a smile, "Alright, let's get started with the auction."
With a wave of his hand, three round pills appeared on the stone platform beside him.
"The first item is a third-grade pill, the level 1 Formation Pill, which significantly increases the chances of forming a level 1. The starting bid is 500,000 spirit stones."
Many first-time attendees were astonished by the high starting bid, but those familiar with the auction remained composed.
Feng looked indifferent; while the pill was valuable, it wasn't a rare treasure in Myriad Demons City, where it could be bought as long as you had the stones.
"510,000 spirit stones."
"530,000 spirit stones."
"..."
The bidding quickly reached 800,000 spirit stones, a standard price for the level 1 Formation Pill.
"800,000 spirit stones, any more bids?"
Zhu Li smiled and waited for further offers. Seeing no one respond, he continued, "800,000 once, 800,000 twice..."
"I bid one million."
Feng Yuan's calm voice broke the silence. A Feng glanced at him in surprise, wondering why Feng Yuan was bidding on a pill when he had already formed his level 1 . But remembering Feng Yuan's massive fortune, Feng Yunqian decided not to intervene.
The auction house fell silent as all eyes turned to Feng Yuan. The bidder who had just offered 800,000 looked particularly dumbfounded.
Does the Feng family even need this pill?
Li Feichi burst into laughter. "The Feng family never ceases to amaze. Fighting over a worthless pill?"
Yuan Qi's , seated nearby, added mockingly, "Maybe that's all the Feng family can afford."
Laughter filled the auction house, mostly from the four major families. While others might have found it funny, they knew better than to mock the Feng family openly.
Zhu Li called out, "One million once... twice... three times, sold!"
"Congratulations, Young Master Feng Yuan, on winning the level 1 Pill."
"Next up, we have a fourth-grade pill, the All-Spirit Pill, starting at 3 million spirit stones."