Martial Saint through Reading

Then, more than ten fourth-tier treasures were consecutively auctioned, causing various forces to compete.

Fourth-tier treasures, threatening to those in the Meridian Unlocking Realm, are considered the Sect Treasure for many sects and the Clan Treasure for small clans outside. Here, however, they can only be the lowest tier auction items.

As the number of fourth-tier treasures being auctioned reached fifteen, the Heavenly Inquiry Tower then presented two items glowing with silver light: fan and zither instruments. It was their appearance that roused Chu Ming’s interest.

Though these two items were still fourth-tier treasures, the ’Tanghulu’ formed by the fusion of Blood Bead and Vine Stick sensed them.

Clearly, these two treasures were confusion items from the Heavenly Inquiry Tower.

"Starting bid, thirty thousand taels of gold, each increment no less than a thousand taels. If the gold is insufficient, equivalent value treasures can be exchanged at the Heavenly Inquiry Tower."

The steward’s voice echoed through the hall, announcing the start of the auction for these two treasures.

"Forty thousand taels!"

Just after the opening, someone immediately raised the bid by ten thousand taels.

"Fifty thousand taels!"

"Sixty thousand taels!"

"..."

The price quickly soared to a hundred thousand taels, more than tripling.

The normal value of a fourth-tier treasure is around fifteen thousand taels to twenty thousand taels each; two fourth-tier treasures amount to roughly thirty thousand taels to forty thousand taels.

This indicated that the auction was far from over.

"Fifteen thousand taels!"

"Twenty-five thousand taels!"

"Thirty-five thousand taels!"

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the two items had been bid up to thirty-nine thousand taels.

By this time, not many people dared to continue bidding.

Nearly forty thousand taels are almost the annual income of many major clans and sects, and rarely can anyone afford it.

"Forty thousand taels."

A few breaths later, a bid from the White Jade Family of Yi Yang Kingdom’s capital raised the price by another one thousand taels.

"Forty thousand taels, anyone else?" the Heavenly Inquiry Tower’s steward routinely asked.

This price had reached the limit for the two fourth-tier treasures, making it unlikely that anyone else would raise the bid.

Thus, after saying this, the steward immediately announced the ownership of the two treasures.

Elsewhere, sitting in a secluded corner, Chu Ming’s lowered eyes slightly flickered as he remembered the White Jade Family who won the bid.

He participated in the auction twice to experience what it was like, but did not intend to win through bidding.

If the fourth-tier treasures did not contain the aura that made the ’Tanghulu’ react, he wouldn’t have been interested.

After this auction, five more fourth-tier treasures were put up for bidding.

So, it appeared those two special fourth-tier treasures didn’t attract much attention, except for Black-clothed Chu Ming and the incognito Seven-Star Kingdom powerhouse Xing Rong.

The auction continued with Tier Five treasures next.

Fourth-tier treasures serve as Sect Treasures for clans, while Tier Five treasures are the Clan Treasures for major clans like the Luoyu Race and Red Flame Race in the Qin Dynasty. Even for the more powerful Yi Yang Kingdom, such treasures are hard to come by.

The Heavenly Inquiry Tower didn’t auction many Tier Five treasures, only six items, each sparking fierce competition among powerful forces.

Among them were two items containing the aura of Fire Beads, acquired by Yi Yang Kingdom’s martial arts sect, the Temple of Subduing Immortals.

After the sale of six Tier Five treasures, most attendees were ready to leave, but a few remained with eyes still focused on the stage.

On stage, the owner of the Heavenly Inquiry Tower, Yi Chentian, hadn’t left.

Yi Yang Kingdom’s two National Guardian Realm experts, Yiyang Mountain and Yiyang Scenery, exchanged glances and saw excitement in each other’s eyes.

Could it be that the Heavenly Inquiry Tower would auction Tier Six treasures this time?

Tier Six treasures are equivalent to National Treasures!

Hidden among the crowd, the Seven-Star Kingdom powerhouse Xing Rong’s gaze flickered, occasionally looking at the stage and occasionally glancing outside.

He was waiting for his brother to arrive; only with his brother’s presence could further action be taken.

Now, with six sensations remaining and four already auctioned off, it’s likely the remaining two are Tier Six treasures, to be won only by Yi Yang Kingdom’s two National Guardian Realm experts.

Seven-Star Kingdom didn’t fear Yi Yang Kingdom, but within Yi Yang Kingdom’s borders, he dared not reveal his identity for a treasure.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the auction is not over."

The Heavenly Inquiry Tower’s steward stepped forward with a smile, bowing to Yi Chentian’s direction: "Next, our Tower Master will personally host the auction."

The auction isn’t over?

The crowd was perplexed, then filled with astonishment.

The Tier Five treasures were just auctioned, and now with the Heavenly Inquiry Tower’s owner hosting the auction himself, could it be that the auction is for...

"Tier Six Treasure!"

"National Treasure!"

The atmosphere instantly heated up.

Almost everyone participating in this auction was from Yi Yang Kingdom’s major clans and sects, with considerable strength. Whether or not they could afford a National Treasure is one thing; just witnessing it was enough to boast about for a long time.

Thus, the audience settled back into their seats.

At this moment, Yi Chentian of Heavenly Inquiry Tower appeared on the auction stage, flanked by two young ladies of exceptional beauty and stature, each holding a treasure.

"Ladies and gentlemen, you might have guessed something, and I won’t keep it under wraps. Next to be auctioned are two Tier Six treasures."

It truly was Tier Six treasures!

And two of them!

The crowd was overjoyed.

Yi Yang Kingdom’s two National Guardian Realm experts also felt their hearts slightly accelerate.

They had guessed there would be National Treasures at this auction, but never expected there would be two!

"Ladies and gentlemen, Tier Six treasures, also known as National Treasures, cannot be purchased with money and silver."

Not purchased with money and silver? Then what is required?

Everyone was puzzled.

Yi Chentian quickly provided an answer.

"Our Heavenly Inquiry Tower only requires two items: one is Star Sand, the other is equivalent value treasure exchange."

Star Sand?

The black-clothed youth Chu Ming’s gaze slightly flickered.

He knew about this item; he had previously obtained some when he killed Luo Mu from Celestial Veil Kingdom, and acquired quite a bit more after taking down Ming Feng, Ming Yu, and others.