In such a situation, he was only half a step away from Golden Core.
Moreover, as an Artifact Cultivator, his strength mostly came from external forces.
He didn't even need to activate the Self-Destruction Term to obliterate him with his own power, and this was his first time witnessing someone breakthrough to Golden Core in the presence of others. He seemed to be fearlessly creating momentum regardless of the consequences.
...
The auction didn't take long to begin.
The first auction item.
"The first auction item."
"Spiritual Treasure, Mid-grade Alchemy Furnace 'Earth Fire Tripod Furnace,' starting bid..."
"..."
Chen Qiu leaned back in his chair with his eyelids slightly drooped as he waited for the subsequent items. He had almost reviewed the entire auction list, and there was nothing particularly useful for him, except for those two entries.
Not much later.
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"The thirteenth auction item."
"Entry Jade Scroll, White entry."
"Entry name": Refining Technique.
