Chapter 286: Hasty Departure

Chapter 286: Hasty Departure

Wang Hong was not a prominent figure in Qianqiao City, and his information network was limited. Prior to attending the auction, he had no idea that there would be a Flying Boat available for bidding, and he made no preparations for it.

However, like other auctions, this one allowed bids with other Spiritual Objects.

He was genuinely interested in this Flying Boat; having one would greatly facilitate the operations of his trading caravan. No longer would they need to trudge along with a dozen wagons, moving slowly. Qi Cultivation cultivators would no longer be a burden, and their overall combat power would increase significantly.

Furthermore, he had a growing sense that something was amiss, and he felt that acquiring an item that could enhance the strength of his trading caravan was imperative.

The bidding for the Flying Boat quickly heated up, with the price soaring from fifty high-grade Spirit Stones to one hundred fifty in just a few moments.

Soon, it crossed the two hundred mark. Even some of the influential figures found it challenging to keep up, hesitating before each bid.

Wang Hong joined the bidding at this point, fully prepared to make a substantial investment since the Flying Boat was highly valuable to his caravan.

He continued bidding from two hundred and closely followed the escalating prices. What began with over a hundred participants bidding fiercely eventually dwindled to just a few dozen, then down to a dozen or so sporadic bidders, until only he and an old man remained in a head-to-head battle.

"Three hundred and sixty Spirit Stones!"

After this high bid from the old man, he was filled with both anxiety and conflict. He had gone all-in, and if he were to purchase the Flying Boat at this price, his entire family might face financial hardship for the next decade.

However, he couldn't bear to give up either, knowing that with this Flying Boat, his family's strength had a chance to rise to a much higher tier.

"Three hundred and sixty-five!"

Wang Hong, determined, immediately followed up with a bid. He had decided not to bid beyond five hundred Spirit Stones, and he still had a long way to go.

The old man, upon hearing Wang Hong's bid, could no longer muster the strength to bid further.

Finally, when he had no choice but to concede, the old man felt a sense of relief. Although he didn't win the Flying Boat, at least he hadn't incurred a loss.

In the end, Wang Hong secured the medium-sized Flying Boat for three hundred and sixty-five high-grade Spirit Stones.

When a maid brought the shrunken Flying Boat to Wang Hong, he handed her a Storage Bag containing only a large wine jug, filled with four hundred catties of second-tier Spirit Wine.

He ruthlessly slaughtered the entire trading caravan, and it brought him immense satisfaction. He may not have been at the top, but he still had an edge over those beneath him.

After annihilating the caravan, he gained a substantial amount of wealth. Although these items didn't offer significant assistance to his Golden Core cultivation, they provided great help to the family in escaping their financial struggles.

From that point on, he became addicted to this feeling - acting submissive in front of stronger individuals and then asserting dominance over those of lower cultivation levels. As he plundered more and more, he gradually acquired valuable resources, giving him hope for a brighter future.

He was determined to prove himself through his efforts, make those who had once looked down on him take notice, and even humiliate them.

The old man with the cold expression regained his focus and asked, "Which direction did they head?"

"To the northwest."

"Good! I'll be back soon. Keep an eye on the other fat lambs leaving the city. Remember the directions."

The cold old man gave his orders and left the room.

He dispatched disciples from their clan who frequently mingled in the Wantong Market to find suitable targets for him to strike. Then, he would personally take action.

Over the past few years, they had successfully plundered over twenty trading caravans, leading to a dramatic transformation in the family's circumstances.

It was during this time that they truly appreciated the advantages of having high-level cultivators in their clan.

Once Wang Hong and the others were on the Flying Boat, each of them took a few large sips of second-tier Spirit Wine to replenish the Spiritual Energy they had expended.

While the method of controlling the medium-sized Flying Boat was simple, among the hundred-plus people on board, only Wang Hong had prior experience with this type of Flying Boat and knew how to operate it.

For now, he would be the one controlling the flight while simultaneously instructing a dozen or so Qi Cultivation cultivators on how to load Spirit Stones, operate the flight, and activate the protective barrier.

Despite its convenience, this medium-sized Flying Boat consumed Spirit Stones at an alarming rate. Each loading required hundreds of Spirit Stones and could only sustain an hour of regular flight. This was without taking into account the increased consumption when activating the protective barrier during combat, which depended on the intensity of the enemy's attacks.

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