The Wine Shop of Eternity
Chapter 191 Demon Crystals
‘That damned alchemist! I will release them this time, but after Elder Ming completes his retreat, I will destroy their Alchemy Hall! Even if their supreme elder is present, what can he do against the true strength of our Xue Family?! Hmph!’ Elder Kuan snorted in his heart as he glanced at the first VIP room with a dark expression on his face.
After learning about the core secrets of their Xue Family, he was no longer afraid of the Alchemy Hall! However, he had to swallow the humiliation today so that Elder Ming's plan would not be thwarted. Thinking of the unfathomable Elder Ming, Elder Kuan grinned coldly…
“The next auctioned item is a Demon Crystal from a rank 9 Demon Saint! Everyone, you heard it right! Only demons who are at least at the level of the rank 5 Spirit realm can produce Demon Crystals, but what we have now is something that comes from a rank 9 Saint realm demon! I assume all the guests here understand the rarity of this item. The starting price is 1500 True Crystals and each increment should be at least 100 True Crystals!” Tang Tianyin's voice echoed, and the item he mentioned caused an uproar among the crowd.
Inside the fifth VIP room, Second Prince Arslan's eyes flashed with a momentary fury, but it disappeared in an instant. This Demon Crystal came from the heart of his subordinates, so he was sad to see it auctioned. However, he could only hold back his anger or the emperor might find something was amiss.
“Woah! Anyone really want to sell this kind of stuff? Is he crazy?!”
“Don't think too much. Maybe he was afraid of storing such precious items.”
“I bid 1700 True Crystals for this Demon Crystal!” Someone from the crowd immediately added 200 True Crystals to the starting price.
“1800 True Crystals!”
“1900 True Crystals!”
“2000 True Crystals!”
This time, Jiu Shen's dull eyes shone imperceptibly as he looked at the Demon Crystal displayed to everyone. He was useless to it, but he could give this to Hu Xiandao.
Demon Crystals can only be produced by demons after they cultivate their second heart. High-level demons had two hearts, and the second heart they grew was called the Demon Crystal! It has the ability to increase their physical strength and raw strength. This was a very important item for body strengthening experts as it could directly increase their strength. However, it was extremely rare to see someone from the Demon Race in the Profound Dragon Continent after the peace treaty fifty thousand years ago, so there were only a few Demon Crystals left because most of them were already used by the others.
After seeing such a tempting item, who wouldn't bargain for it?
‘Hu Xiandao's boy was already on the verge of breaking through the middle stage of the 8th rank heavenly realm. With the help of this Demon Crystal, he might be able to advance to the late stage of the 8th rank heavenly realm in one go. I have to get this.’ Jiu Shen thought to himself as he glanced at Lu Sulan.
“Sulan, get this stuff for me.” Jiu Shen said in a calm voice. He did not have many True Crystals with him as most of his items were only pills, wine, and various kinds of ferocious beast carcasses. Even though he had some God Crystals with him, there was no point in using them to purchase Demon Crystals, so he could only rely on his oldest disciple.
Lu Sulan did not mind this. He was able to advance to the early stages of the 9th rank Saint realm solely due to the help of his master. He was even given the chance to awaken his supreme physique. In addition, Jiu Shen also gave instructions on sword techniques and cultivation. His help to him was immense and could not be bought with True Crystals, so he was willing to do anything for his master.
“2500 True Crystals.” Lu Sulan's calm voice echoed within the auction house. Everyone inside knew his identity because they were the most elite people from the Silver Wing Kingdom, so after he spoke, some people hesitated to continue their offer.
Elder Kuan who was among those who bid for the Demon Crystal was also hesitant. He knew that standing behind Lu Sulan was a person that even the patriarch and supreme elder of their Xue Family feared greatly. That was also why he did not dare to provoke them even after they took the fourth VIP room from him.
“2500 True Crystals go once! 2500 True Crystals go..”
“Wait a minute! I bid 2600 True Crystals for this Demon Crystal.” The cold voice of the second prince floated into everyone's ears.
Lu Sulan furrowed his brows, but he did not stop bidding. Jiu Shen told him that she wanted this item, so she did not want to let him down. “2800 True Crystals!” His voice grew even colder as he spoke.
“3000 True Crystals!” Second Prince Arslan's voice this time was louder. He could barely contain the anger in his heart.
3100 True Crystals!”
“3400 True Crystals!”
“…”
“5000 True Crystals!” The second prince's voice now sounded like a wild beast. It was obvious that he was angry, and everyone could feel it.
Emperor Elyk frowned when he saw the expression of his second son. He had never seen his son show such a dark expression, so he was a bit suspicious. He also recalled the words Jiu Shen had said to him earlier; ‘Elyk, be careful with your second son. He's not someone he used to be.’.
‘Wine Master Jiu, your words... What does it mean?’ Emperor Elyk thought about it in his heart as he looked at his second son with a heavy gaze.
“5100 True Crystals!” Lu Sulan's voice remained calm and cold, but inwardly he was unhappy with the second prince's anger directed at him.
Just as the second prince was about to increase his bid, Emperor Elyk suddenly slammed the armrest of his chair as he shouted.
Bang out!
“Arslan! Enough!”
The second prince's red eyes returned clear when he heard the emperor's explosion.
“Emperor's father, why are you siding with outsiders?! I'm your son!” Prince Arslan wore a disappointed expression as he glanced at the emperor.
“Attemptation!” Emperor Elyk thought of slapping him, but he threw away the idea. Arslan was his son, so he didn't want to embarrass him in front of a lot of people. He also felt conflicted in his heart especially after talking to Jiu Shen.
Prince Arslan's eyes blinked for a moment. ‘Did this old fart find my identity, or did Jiu Shen tell him something a while ago!? Goddamnit! The time is not ripe! The reinforcements needed a little more time before they arrived here. Do I really have to release this Demon Crystal?’
In the end, Prince Arslan sighed while bowing and saying. “Dad Emperor, I apologize for my behavior. I'll back out of this offer and I'll also leave the auction house to make up for your disrespect.”
Emperor Elyk's gaze softened, but he still replied in a cold voice. “Go. I don't want to see you today!”
The second prince rose from his seat and bowed to the emperor before he left the fifth VIP room, leaving the three dumbfounded princes who were looking at the figure of his back retreating. They were also at a loss as to why their father was siding with Lu Sulan, but they did not dare to voice it.
“5100 True Crystals go once! 5100 True Crystals went twice! 5100 True Crystals for Demon Crystals, sold! Congratulations to guests from the fourth VIP room for getting this precious item!” Tang Tianyin announced with a sweet smile.
Quite a number of rare items were sold afterwards, and Jiu Shen also told Lu Sulan to get them. However, he had yet to see a rank 9 spiritual fruit or plant for his wine brewing mission.