Chapter 557: Chapter 557

On the Peach Immortal Sword, there was a very simple aura, one that greatly resembled the essence of the Peach Blossom Female Sect. Plus, the name Peach Immortal Sword itself suggested a connection with the Peach Blossom Female Sect, which made Ding Fan think that the sword must have deep ties with the Peach Blossom Female Sect.

Ruoran briefly mentioned the theft of the Peach Immortal Sword, then looked at Ding Fan beside her. "The Old Sect Leader decreed that anyone who can retrieve the Peach Immortal Sword could become the master of the Peach Blossom Female Sect... Ding Fan, the Peach Blossom Female Sect has been kind to me, and I want to help them recover the sword!"

At that time, even if Ruoran had the King of Thousand Gu in her body, even he had no way to completely expel the Gu Insect from her.

Jing Yi had helped Ruoran drive out the King of Thousand Gu, which to Ruoran was as monumental as being reborn. Now, unintentionally discovering the Sect-Protecting Treasure of the Peach Blossom Female Sect, Ding Fan, without needing Ruoran's prompting, would definitely try to obtain this Peach Immortal Sword.

"I'll trade a Fifth Grade Qiankun Armor for this Peach Immortal Sword." At this point, someone in the auction hall began to bid.

Ding Fan glanced at the bidder, an elderly man around sixty years old.

"Damn, are you crazy, trading a Fifth Grade Defensive Artifact for a Fifth Grade Artifact of Attack? You've got some nerve saying that out loud." After that elderly man bid, people around him started to jeer.

The face of the elderly bidder turned red.

Generally, offensive artifacts were more valuable than defensive ones, and although both were of the Fifth Grade, their values were different; a Fifth Grade offensive artifact could completely purchase two defensive artifacts of the same grade level.

"Besides the Fifth Grade Defensive Artifact, I'm also willing to add five thousand Crystal Stones," the elderly bidder continued.

Five thousand Crystal Stones?

The bid was indeed not low. Even some well-known sects would find it difficult to produce five thousand Spirit Stones. Ding Fan was also taken aback, realizing that those who came to this auction were indeed no average competitors, casually offering up five thousand Crystal Stones.

Money was of no concern to Ding Fan, but Crystal Stones were still quite rare, and even his entire fortune added up might amount to just over a thousand.

Sure enough, after that elderly man's bid, the people present started discussing animatedly.

"One Fifth Grade Defensive Artifact, plus five thousand Crystal Stones, is there anyone else who wishes to bid?" The elder hosting the stage looked around as he continued to ask.

The crowd below was buzzing with discussions, but no one else called out a new bid, clearly overwhelmed by the bid price.

"I want to raise the bid." Just then, Ding Fan raised his hand again.

At this moment, Ding Fan slowly took out a porcelain bottle from his bosom. It was almost identical to the one he had taken out earlier.

The elderly bidder who had bid earlier glanced at Ding Fan. "Friend, even if you possess a Fifth Grade Pill, that won't suffice to acquire this Peach Immortal Sword."

"A Fifth Grade Pill is precious, but compared to the Fifth Grade Spiritual Artifact Peach Immortal Sword, it still falls short."...

Down below, people started discussing animatedly.

"Friend, a Fifth Grade Pill indeed cannot acquire this Peach Immortal Sword," the elder hosting the stage politely addressed Ding Fan.

Ding Fan, who had earlier produced a Fifth Grade Pill, might have felt embarrassed, prompting the elder leading the auction to kindly address him. "However, if you have another Fifth Grade Pill, we are indeed willing to purchase it at a high price."

Ding Fan smiled slightly at the elder on the stage. "I just have my sights set on this Peach Immortal Sword..."

Ding Fan finished speaking and directly raised the medicine bottle in his hand. "I'm willing to trade a Sixth Grade Foundation Building Pill for this Peach Immortal Sword!" Updates are released by 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵~𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖~𝙣𝙚𝙩

"What? A Sixth Grade Foundation Building Pill?"

"Damn, am I hearing things, a Sixth Grade Pill? How is that possible!"

"Does a Sixth Grade Pill truly exist in this world?"...

When the crowd heard Ding Fan mention that the porcelain bottle contained a Sixth Grade Pill, they boiled over once again.

Even the cool and composed elder hosting the stage was filled with astonishment. His voice trembling, he said, "You're saying this porcelain bottle contains a Sixth Grade Pill? May I take a look at it first..."

"Of course, since we are considering a trade, it's natural to first inspect the quality," Ding Fan said lightly with a smile.

At that moment, an attendant came up to Ding Fan, who then placed his porcelain bottle into the tray held by the attendant.

The attendant carrying Ding Fan's porcelain bottle walked up to the stage, and the elder hosting it cautiously opened it.

At this point, not only the hosting elder but also the crowd below were utterly astounded.

It was well known that Pills above the Second Grade were incredibly rare, and now to mention a Sixth Grade Pill—such a Pill was unheard of, let alone seen.

"Indeed... indeed... indeed a Sixth Grade Pill." After an inspection, the hosting elder excitedly slapped his thigh, repeatedly saying 'indeed' due to his overwhelming excitement.

The people below the stage erupted in excitement again when the elder host confirmed that the Medicine Pill was indeed a Sixth Grade.

"Holy shit, I didn't come to this auction for nothing—I've really broadened my horizons now, a Sixth Grade Medicine Pill! That's freaking awesome!"

"I also haven't lived in vain, finally having witnessed a Sixth Grade Medicine Pill."...

Now, Ding Fan's pill refinement techniques were becoming more and more skilled. Coupled with the Ancient Cauldron, the Nine Luminaries Fire, and with little one's help, producing a Sixth Grade Pill from a few dozen batches wasn't a difficult task anymore.

"I wonder if this Sixth Grade Pill of mine could be exchanged for the Peach Immortal Sword," Ding Fan said to the elder on the stage.

The elder host pondered for a moment before responding, "Friend, this is the first time I've encountered such a high-grade pill. I'm somewhat undecided. I need to take this pill back and discuss it with the others in the back... just not sure if you would trust me..."

Ding Fan knew the meaning behind the elder's words—that the elder wanted to take the pill to the back for discussions, but he was worried that Ding Fan might not agree.

Ding Fan smiled calmly. "Since the elder wants to take the pill for a discussion, then please do so. I'll wait right here."

The elder couldn't help but show a bit more admiration in his eyes for Ding Fan.

A Sixth Grade Medicine Pill was a treasure, and if it had been anyone else, they would never let it out of their sight.

Yet Ding Fan spoke with such ease, allowing it to be taken for study. Just this generosity alone was deeply respected.

"Thank you, friend..." the elder said to Ding Fan with a bow.

At that moment, Ding Fan didn't say anything in return; he just bowed back to the elder.

The host briefly addressed the crowd and then took the pill and stepped down from the stage.

The people attending the auction, upon witnessing this scene, couldn't help but buzz with discussion again, making the entire venue buzz anew.

Everyone on Dragon Snake Island was significant in their own right. Take the elder host, for example; he had seen countless treasures in his lifetime.

Many had attended the auctions here several times before, but today was the first time the elder had been indecisive and wanted to consult others.

For a moment, everyone's attention at the auction turned toward Ding Fan's side, murmuring softly among themselves.

Although the auction had just started, Ding Fan had made quite an impression, first with a Fifth Grade Foundation Building Pill for the Bloodstone Amber and now producing a Sixth Grade Pill.

Having a Fifth or Sixth Grade Pill was already a fantastic feat, but Ding Fan had brought out both effortlessly.

How could such a person not astonish everyone?

Ruoran was also waiting anxiously for news at this moment.

Ruoran was a person of deep loyalty and affection. Otherwise, she would not have decided to stay and take care of Ding Fan when the Ding Family had fallen into decline.

The Peach Blossom Female Sect had shown kindness to Ruoran, and now that she had encountered a stolen treasure of the sect here, she naturally wanted to return it as a way to express her gratitude.

Yet, someone had just offered a Fifth Grade Defensive Artifact and five thousand Spirit Stones. Ruoran knew about these items as well, aware that even the Peach Blossom Female Sect couldn't produce five thousand Spirit Stones.

What worried Ruoran the most right now was not being able to acquire the Peach Immortal Sword.

Ding Fan seemed to feel Ruoran's concern and immediately went over to hold her right hand. "Don't worry. The Peach Immortal Sword is a must for us."

Ruoran looked at Ding Fan with gratitude.

The value of the Peach Immortal Sword was incredibly high. Yet Ding Fan, to help her repay a kindness, did not hesitate to bring out a pill that could rival a Fifth Grade Artifact and five thousand Spirit Stones.

The affection Ding Fan had for her was beyond words.

"Thank you for waiting..." Just then, the elder's voice once again filled the stage.

Everyone turned their attention, as the elder had already returned with the Sixth Grade Foundation Building Pill that Ding Fan had offered.

While many were powerless to compete for the Peach Immortal Sword, they were all interested in the Sixth Grade Medicine Pill in Ding Fan's possession, wanting to know if it could indeed be exchanged for the Fifth Grade Peach Immortal Sword.

"After an intense discussion just now, we believe this friend's Sixth Grade Pill is certainly adequate to exchange for the Peach Immortal Sword," the elder announced clearly, his voice heard by everyone present.

Upon hearing the elder's words, Ruoran's hand trembled with excitement, and she looked at Ding Fan, filled with gratitude.

Ding Fan smiled lightly. "I told you, it's a definite win!"