The truly impoverished wizards rarely appear here, unless they're working to sustain their magical practices.

On stage, Zoe's smile remains graceful and charming as she lightly claps her hands, signaling the attendants to present the next lot.

The attendant in the green vine gown walks up to the glowing mushroom platform again, this time holding a round basin carved from some kind of warm white jade, filled with clear liquid, above which a dream-like flower floats.

It's not a real flower; it is composed of countless extremely fine, nearly transparent threads of energy, emitting a soft white light, intertwined and spiraling into a layered, slowly rotating complex structure between substance and illusion.

In the center of the petal-like structure, a faint yet pure milky white light core quietly floats, emitting a strange wave that calms the mind, making thoughts clear.

Merely gazing upon it seems to smooth out distractions, making spiritual power exceptionally active and orderly.

"Esteemed guests, the next lot is a treasure for nurturing spiritual power, the essence of the Dream Weaver's Cocoon," Zoe softly says.

Hardly had her voice fallen when the audience erupted in uncontrollable murmurs of surprise.

Clearly, this name represents high value among the wizarding community.

Zoe continues her introduction, her voice clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"The Dream Weaver's Cocoon is the last pure spiritual source thread that the legendary Weaving Dream Butterfly, a peculiar spiritual creature inhabiting certain special planes, spits out before its transformation."

"Extremely rare and unattainable. Indeed, the one before you is the essence core, containing the most refined spiritual source power."

Duke looks at the flower, thinking, "Didn't expect it to be this thing..."

He had previously read about the Dream Weaver's Cocoon in some materials, knowing it doesn't exist in the Wizard Plane but only in some extremely special planes.

This thing can significantly nurture and enhance the user's spiritual power, with a gentle and lasting effect, notably helpful in breaking through spiritual power bottlenecks.

The Dream Weaver's Cocoon can also sort out chaotic spiritual power, purifying spiritual pollution and traumas caused by cultivation, combat, or certain negative magics.

For most wizards, this thing is exceptionally useful—there's a high demand among them.

The starting bid for the Dream Weaver's Cocoon is thirty thousand Level 1 Magic Stones, a rather low initial price, with little chance of being acquired at this amount.

Indeed, as soon as Zoe announces the starting price, the numbers in the mirror begin to rapidly increase.

Eighty thousand!

One hundred thousand!

One hundred and fifty thousand!

Two hundred and seventy-five thousand!

...

This price seems to suggest a wizard has staked his entire fortune, directly offering two hundred seventy-five thousand.

To him, as long as he can acquire it, it's a gain. After all, magic stones can be earned again, but missing out on this item means it's gone.

It's just unfortunate that the two hundred seventy-five thousand price indeed seems high, yet in this assembly, there is no shortage of wealthy wizards.

This price didn't even last a second before it was pushed to three hundred thousand.

Duke watches the soaring prices and immediately dismisses the idea of bidding.

Originally intending to participate, the situation proves he doesn't even have the qualifications.

Duke has over two hundred thousand Level 1 Magic Stones and another ten thousand Level 2 Magic Stones, equating to somewhat more than three hundred thousand Level 1 Magic Stones in total.

Such a flower's price is already his entire net worth, and he still needs to save for bidding on the Crystal Core—he can't afford to spend too many magic stones on other items.

Duke even considers borrowing a bit from Horn, since he perceives that even three hundred thousand Level 1 Magic Stones might be insufficient.

However, the demand for Crystal Core shouldn't be as high as for the Dream Weaver's Cocoon, as it's only essential for Liquidation Wizards, and it still depends on whether the attributes are suitable.

When it's truly time for the auction, the price might not be very high.

While Duke is pondering, the price for Dream Weaver's Cocoon has already surged past five hundred thousand.

Moreover, the price continues to climb, showing no signs of slowing.

"So many wealthy people..." Duke once again feels the enormous disparity in wealth, originally thinking he had some money, but now realizing he's still but a pauper.

His collaboration with the Giant Rock Commerce Association has only just begun; it will be a long time before he can receive returns.

Moreover, those returns still need to subtract two hundred thousand magic stones along with the money for Dream Manor, meaning it will take a long time before he sees any actual money.

The bidding for the Dream Weaver's Cocoon continues for a while, with extremely fierce competition; by the end, there are still two or three individuals persistently bidding.

Finally, the price for the Dream Weaver's Cocoon settles at eleven million Level 1 Magic Stones.

Witnessing this price, Duke is somewhat taken aback, being unprepared for such a high price; it seems these wizards will spare no expense to enhance themselves.

However, on reflection, it makes sense; wizards have long lifespans, and wealth is of little value to them, except when it can be transformed into resources.

Otherwise, sitting idle, it's just a pile of stones, devoid of any practical meaning.

Eleven million Level 1 Magic Stones converts to only one hundred ten thousand Level 2 Magic Stones, which is nothing for some long-established, wealthy entities.

From Duke's perspective, the price naturally seems high.

The auction then continues, occasionally presenting some excellent lots.

Most of the time, Duke merely plays the role of a spectator, treating it as an experience.

During this period, he indeed encounters numerous rare items, many of which he had never heard of before.

Such things are not found in books; usually, only those who frequently travel across various planes might encounter them.

A few hours later, the auction has reached the halfway mark, with many lots auctioned; there have also been times for leisure and entertainment, with some beauties performing on stage.

Zoe once more returns to the stage, smiling, "Esteemed guests, the next lot is the extremely rare and excellent Deep Sea Heart. It isn't the usual elemental crystal but rather naturally nurtured and condensed from the source power of vast water elements in particular environments. The water elemental origin contained within is pure, magnificent..."

"Of course, it can also be classified as another type of item, that being the water attribute Crystal Core, an unmissable treasure for wizards pursuing the Water Elemental Mage route."

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