Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy

"Two hundred thousand~" "I..."

Nalan Kang felt as if he was struck on the head; he clenched his fists hard, fury nearly bursting from his eyes!

"Brother Nalan, thank you for your sentiments, but let's forget it. That madman, no one has ever gotten an advantage over him."

"No, I can't swallow this anger!"

Nalan Kang finally spoke his mind, "Two hundred and fifty thousand!"

He cited the highest price he could afford, but, to everyone's shock, Dolmont merely snickered and said faintly, "Not interesting, so quick to get angry, and you're from the Nalan Clan. Hmph~ not playing with you~" "Four hundred thousand~!"

The room plunged into silence once more!

An unadorned Purple Crystal Jade Necklace had been inflated to a sky-high price of four hundred thousand gold! Across the entire continent, only Dolmont, this madman, could achieve such a feat.

On the second floor, in the VIP rooms, Tianhui shook his head slowly, "Dolmont, it seems today you insist on challenging me."

After a pause, a twinkle flashed in his eyes, and he grinned, "That won't do, I, Tianhui, am not to be trifled with~" At the sound of his voice, Wusentan, who was staring intently at Su Chen, shuddered all over!

Nanding Auction House.

Standing at the side entrance, Su Chen stared blankly at the man whose eyes were full of amusement despite his corpulent figure; for the first time, he felt the powerful allure of money.

Nearly all the VIPs in attendance focused on the man, in this noble and elegant setting, he was like a ruler of the monetary world, ignoring all hostility.

This was a true king, Su Chen thought to himself.

"Turns out it's Lord Dolmont, no wonder he spends money like water."

Phoenix whispered.

"You know him too?"

"Yes, he's the heir to the Julius Clan, one of the empire's four great families, backed by vast wealth, arrogant and extreme in conduct, few dare to challenge him directly."

Phoenix's expression was rather complex.

Though she despised Dolmont's lavish spending, she had to admit he had the qualifications. Comparing the current state of the Cang Family, she felt even more dejected.

"Four hundred thousand for the third time, this Purple Crystal Jade Necklace goes to Lord Dolmont!"

The auction house announced with a flushed face.

With the hammer's decisive sound, Dolmont's pudgy face revealed undisguised pleasure as he glanced around, his gaze settling on Nalan Kang's furious and distorted face, a trace of malicious intent in his eyes.

Under everyone's gaze, Dolmont actually began to walk toward Nalan Kang and Ginny, his massive body moving with true grandeur, many couldn't help but stand.

Though there was no chatter, everyone was inwardly wondering what this madman intended to do.

Dolmont leisurely approached Nalan Kang, admiring the latter's angry yet secretly humiliated demeanor, he wickedly chuckled, "Young Master Nalan, long time no see, indeed you've grown more handsome~" Nalan Kang snorted angrily, his face grim, "Lord Dolmont, you flatter me, but why would a 'great' man like you bid for a Purple Crystal Jade Necklace meant for women?"

Nalan Kang was furious, but he didn't forget his identity. If he showed disrespect in such a setting, his father would certainly scold him harshly once home, even if he himself didn't mind.

"Well, you'll find out soon enough~" Dolmont casually dodged the question, then cast a meaningful glance at Ginny, shaking his head, "Princess Your Highness, what have you come for this time, sneaking away from the palace?"

Swept by his sinister look, Ginny felt chilled to the bone; though proud and arrogant, she dared not act too presumptuously before this imperial powerhouse with impeachment authority.

"Lord Dolmont, how did you know I snuck away?"

"Hahaha, Princess' conduct is widely known, sneaking out of the palace isn't a childish act she's done once or twice."

As Ginny was about to change her expression, Dolmont immediately continued, "Uh... may I guess your purpose this time?"

Ginny hesitated, her surging anger abruptly halted, turning into a discomforted stare at Dolmont wearing an evil grin, "First, to enroll in the Grand Tournament, am I right? The emperor wouldn't let you participate, but you were determined to join."

Ginny felt a jab in her heart, her face turned unnatural, yet she insisted, "Lord Dolmont, you truly love jokes."

Dolmont ignored her, laughing freely, "Next, to bring Young Master Nalan to Nanding Auction House to 'buy' something~" Nalan Kang's eye twitched, a trace of anger surged inside, but he kept it contained.

"Young Master Nalan is fine, handsome with money in the family, spending such a little sum for the princess wouldn't pain him. Unfortunately, I also fancy this Purple Crystal Jade Necklace, so I apologize, Princess, for disappointing you, hahahaha~" Dolmont laughed heartily, disregarding his image, and at the brink of the duo's anger bursting out, he gracefully turned and left.

Ginny stamped her foot fiercely, glaring at Dolmont's obese silhouette with clenched teeth, "That damn Dolmont, I'll make you regret your foolishness today, sooner or later!"

She glanced at Nalan Kang with an ashen face, bit her lip deeply, then fell silent.

The auction finally reached intermission, but before the audience could disperse, the auctioneer waved his hand again, with a look of lingering interest, and loudly announced, "Honorable guests, at Miss Nanding's request, two rare treasures will be auctioned during the break, please be patient~" Hearing this, though many were unwilling, they still turned their eyes to the auction stage.

The auctioneer retrieved a green, book-like manuscript from below and raised it high into the air, his gaze full of amusement sweeping around the crowd, only when he noticed everyone's curiosity rekindle did he say, "This is an extraordinary beginner Spirit Master manuscript, authored by a young man from the East. If guests are interested in developing in the Spirit Master realm, let me explain briefly."

Upon hearing this, most people chose to forgo their break, focusing intensely on the auctioneer on stage. However, Nalan Kang suddenly felt a tremor in his heart, and sharply looked in the direction of the appraisal room!

Upon looking, he saw Su Chen and Phoenix, flames surged wildly within. So it was these two damned things. Turning back, he faced the Spirit Master manuscript coldly, a sneer curling at the corner of his mouth...

The Spirit Master, a noble and ancient profession, known for analyzing Spirit Beasts and identifying Beast Cultivator levels, fewer in number than Beast Cultivators, yet with much higher status. As a renowned Spirit Master often possesses a large number of Beast Cultivator friends, local powers, aiming to win over strong Beast Cultivators, usually start by securing influence from the Spirit Master. A beginner Spirit Master can at least identify hundreds of Spirit Beasts and assess all levels below the Beast King; while intermediate and advanced Spirit Masters, needless to say, are often accompanied by Beast Cultivator elites seeking Spirit Beast partners into dangerous territories.

To widely expand the Spirit Master profession, countries began valuing Spirit Master development plans. Thus, Spirit Master knowledge was widely disseminated among industry insiders through various ways, publications being one method.

Spirit Master manuscripts sold on the market vary in price and authenticity is extremely difficult to verify. Those who fail in Beast Cultivation and switch to Spirit Master studies are often deceived by counterfeit manuscripts, wasting time and money. However, only at Nanding Auction House, there's never been any fake or subpar product, coupled with this being an unprecedented Spirit Master manuscript auction, many harbor competitive intent.

"What makes it unique, allow me to provide two points and you will understand everything."

The auctioneer confidently declared, "Firstly, the author of this beginner Spirit Master manuscript is called Divine Source."

Upon hearing this, a wave of gazes exchanged below, filled with confusion.

Who is Divine Source?

"Secondly, Divine Source is as highly regarded in the Spirit Master realm as Master Prophet in the Divine Concealment Hall!"

The auctioneer presented the second point!

Immediately, those puzzled expressions dissipated like smoke. Everyone's expressions instantly turned from astonishment to aspiration, one after another, spirited faces blossomed in eager bidding!