The Bespoke Immortal Vessel and a Fortuitous Auction

”So, you offer customization as well?”

”Indeed, esteemed sir. We are capable of crafting any style of immortal vessel precisely to your specifications.”

The graceful young woman’s words greatly astonished Xia Yi.

He had clearly underestimated the Myriad Treasure Pavilion’s capabilities, for them to undertake even the bespoke crafting of immortal vessels.

”Any design is permissible?”

”Absolutely, any design you envision.”

”Would I be able to participate in the manufacturing process?”

”Participation poses no issue, though you would need to commission a Heaven-grade immortal vessel to be involved in the customization.”

”Heaven-grade, you say… What would be the cost in spirit stones to commission such a vessel?”

”Should we provide the materials for a Heaven-grade immortal vessel, the price would range approximately between one hundred thousand and three hundred thousand spirit stones. All materials we supply are available for your personal inspection.”

”Given it would be a custom-made vessel for a single individual, it would not be as massive as those pre-ordered by sects.”

”This price range seemed quite reasonable.”

”And if I were to process and assemble the materials myself, merely requiring your assistance with inscribing the formations, what would the cost then be?”

The form and function of the ‘immortal vessel’ in Xia Yi’s mind were entirely foreign to this world, designs that the Myriad Treasure Pavilion’s craftspeople had never encountered.

Only by personally assembling, inspecting, and designing could he truly create the ‘immortal vessel’ he envisioned—or perhaps, a cultivation-era ‘fighter jet’ would be a more apt description.

”If your requirement is solely for the inscription of formations, the price would be around one hundred thousand to two hundred thousand spirit stones.”

”Considering the Myriad Treasure Pavilion would still be supplying all other materials, a reduction of merely one hundred thousand spirit stones was well within expectations.”

”Yingying, what are your thoughts?”

”My husband should decide as he sees fit; I, Yingying, still have ample spirit stones that I can offer you first.”

Having been traveling for such an extended period, Bing Yingying wholeheartedly agreed with the notion of owning their own immortal vessel.

This would undoubtedly make future endeavors far more convenient, eliminating the need to suppress their power until a suitable location was found.

After all, that particular sensation was fleeting.

With an immortal vessel, things would be significantly better, especially with their ‘own’ vessel, allowing them to exert their power freely without such strenuous restraint.

In the cultivation world, a private immortal vessel was undeniably a luxury, much like an automobile. A flying sword, by contrast, was akin to a two-wheeled vehicle.

Possessing one would naturally offer immense convenience; its absence wouldn’t hinder progress, merely introduce a slight degree of trouble.

Private immortal vessels were uncommon for two primary reasons. Firstly, their exorbitant cost rendered them unaffordable for most ordinary cultivators.

Secondly, these vessels were predominantly used by those below the Golden Core realm, serving merely as transitional tools.

Disciples from major sects who could afford private immortal vessels had typically already reached the Golden Core realm and thus saw no necessity for one.

Conversely, ordinary cultivators who hadn’t reached the Golden Core realm simply couldn’t afford them.

This confluence of factors resulted in private immortal vessels being a rare sight.

However, the ‘private immortal vessel’ Xia Yi envisioned, if successfully constructed, would remain useful even for cultivators in the Golden Core realm.

At the very least, until one reached the Nascent Soul stage, capable of instantaneous teleportation, Xia Yi’s designed ‘private immortal vessel’ would still prove invaluable.

Beyond its practical utility, it would also fulfill a dream he harbored before his transmigration.

”No need, my dear. Your husband can certainly afford this much.”

While Xia Yi currently possessed only one hundred thousand spirit stones, he also held the esteemed identity of an alchemist.

Conveniently, some of the less useful pills he had refined prematurely could now be cleared out through this opportunity.

Coupled with his discount as a first-grade honored guest, Xia Yi could indeed bear the cost of manufacturing the immortal vessel.

”That’s perfectly fine. However, I don’t possess that many spirit stones at this moment. Could you assess the value of these pills?”

As he spoke, Xia Yi presented the unused pills for the graceful young woman to inspect.

True to her professional expertise, the graceful young woman swiftly estimated the pills’ worth within moments.

”Very well, esteemed sir. Your first and second-grade pills are of exceptional quality, collectively valued at thirty thousand spirit stones.”

Having ‘cleaned out the clutter,’ he had accumulated another thirty thousand spirit stones, leaving a deficit of seventy thousand from the two hundred thousand total.

With the first-grade honored guest discount applied, he still required approximately fifty thousand more.

Xia Yi briefly calculated the figures, then fell silent.

This led Bing Yingying to believe Xia Yi was distressed over the spirit stones, prompting her to offer her own.

After all, she had no immediate need for spirit stones herself.

”My husband, I still have some spirit stones here.”

Watching Bing Yingying extend her ring, Xia Yi felt a warmth in his heart, yet also a touch of amusement. His silence had merely been due to his calculations.

It wasn’t that he lacked spirit stones.

”It’s alright, Yingying. Your husband can manage this amount of spirit stones.”

Gently placing the ring back onto Bing Yingying’s delicate finger, Xia Yi then produced two jade bottles containing Beauty Enhancing Pills.

”What is the value of these two third-grade Beauty Enhancing Pills?”

”Third-grade Beauty Enhancing Pills?!”

Upon hearing Xia Yi’s words, the graceful young woman, for the first time, failed to maintain her composure.

”My sincerest apologies, honored guest. May I open them to verify?”

”By all means.”

Receiving Xia Yi’s affirmation, the woman’s hands trembled slightly as she took the jade bottles from him. After a careful examination, she finally unsealed the openings.

Immediately, a light, fragrant aroma permeated the entire private room. Merely inhaling a wisp of it made one feel as if they had shed several hours from their age.

Upon sensing the fragrance, the graceful young woman confirmed the authenticity of the Beauty Enhancing Pills.

After all, to witness two such lost divine pills, and both of third-grade quality, was enough to shake anyone’s composure, especially a woman’s.

”Esteemed sir, your Beauty Enhancing Pills are indeed authentic. However, we cannot unilaterally determine the price of such treasures. You are welcome to participate in the auction held two days from now.”

”At that time, we will convert the highest auction price into your payment. Does this arrangement suit you?”

An auction?

Were merely two beauty-enhancing pills truly worthy of such an event? He had initially worried the price wouldn’t suffice, even contemplating selling some pills bearing pill patterns.

He had never anticipated such a pleasant surprise.

”Husband, why don’t you use my spirit stones first? We don’t need to sell the Beauty Enhancing Pills, do we?”

Hearing that Xia Yi intended to auction the Beauty Enhancing Pills, Bing Yingying could no longer remain calm.

After all, becoming beautiful and youthful was every woman’s dream. Even female cultivators could only preserve their appearance, not enhance their beauty.

Her own husband hadn’t even used such divine pills yet; selling them now would be an utter waste!

Xia Yi: “Ah?”

Bing Yingying’s outburst momentarily stunned Xia Yi, causing him to glance at the graceful young woman beside them, whose eyes were now burning with intensity.

Xia Yi transmitted a message to Bing Yingying: ‘My dear, do not fret. I have saved one for you, and moreover, that Snow-Silver Ice Clam is close to advancing. Once it does, I will be able to refine fourth-grade Beauty Enhancing Pills. Selling these two will be no issue.’

Only after Xia Yi’s explanation did Bing Yingying finally relax.

The thought of soon possessing a fourth-grade Beauty Enhancing Pill that would enhance her beauty further brought a lovely curve to Bing Yingying’s rosy, cherry lips.

Having resolved his wife’s concerns, Xia Yi then discussed the specific auction details with the graceful young woman.

”Esteemed sir, this is your invitation to the auction. All auctioned items will be subject to a discount based on your status. With this invitation, both you and your dao companion may enter the auction.”

With these words, the graceful young woman presented Xia Yi with an ornate, gold-embossed invitation.