Yun Yun Joins the Auction

Ya Fei smiled warmly. Seeing everyone's dumbfounded expressions, she became even more certain that they could hardly wait for the auction to begin.

Seated on the Fourth Floor, Li Xiao shrugged and gently rested a hand on Lian Xue's head as he watched the auction before him.

Lian Xue's pretty face flushed, yet she did not stop the Pavilion Master's actions.

"How much do you think this weapon will sell for?" Li Xiao asked gently.

Lian Xue coughed twice and wiped the moisture from the corner of her lips. "In my opinion, this Jin Gang Sword was originally an Earth-Rank High-Level Weapon. Its minimum price should be over ten million. Moreover, it has an Eighth-Rank Peak Magical Beast Magic Core embedded in it. Even an alchemist would benefit tremendously from obtaining it."

Hearing this, Li Xiao nodded, quite agreeing with Lian Xue's explanation. The Eighth-Rank Peak Magical Beast Magic Core alone was already exceedingly valuable. Although the passage of time had diminished its original worth, it did not prevent alchemists from bidding on it.

Li Xiao set down his teacup, picked up the cultivation technique on the table, and smiled. "Let this be the final auction item."

First-floor hall.

Ya Fei said softly, "Is everyone ready? Then the auction officially begins."

"An Earth-Rank Low-Level Weapon, the Jin Gang Sword. The starting bid is three million Gold Coins, with each increase no less than three hundred thousand. Please bid as you wish."

The moment her words fell, the people below immediately began bidding. The atmosphere was lively and incomparably intense.

"Three million five hundred thousand Gold Coins!"

"I bid four million!"

"Five million Gold Coins!"

To these powerful individuals, worldly gold and silver were of no use whatsoever. Naturally, they would not let a good item slip past them.

If they could obtain a weapon of this grade, it would be like adding wings to a tiger. Moreover, it would allow them to challenge opponents above their level, giving them even greater confidence.

"This weapon is mine. Let's see who has the guts to compete with me!"

The Eight Gates Sect Leader, Yuan Yi, shouted loudly, immediately declaring that the Jin Gang Sword belonged to them. Whoever dared compete for it would be making an enemy of the Eight Gates Sect.

"Ten million Gold Coins!"

The price was already twice as high as everyone else's bids. Even the Dou Wangs who had intended to try their luck chose to give up. Ten million was far beyond their expectations, and they no longer had the means to continue bidding.

The crowd sighed. Who could compare with the powerful figures of the Black-Corner Region? Their foundations were the deepest, and they certainly did not lack Gold Coins. Besides, the Eight Gates Sect Leader Yuan Yi was a Dou Huang and the owner of the Auction House, with considerable funds in hand.

"What a pity. Another treasure has appeared, only to be bought by those rich and powerful people again. Why can't we obtain it?"

"Don't be anxious. There will definitely be more good things. This Auction is far better than the previous two. If we can buy even one item, that will be enough for us."

However, they might have forgotten one thing: they could not even afford this auction item, much less the next few.

The Eight Gates Sect Leader Yuan Yi's words completely ignited the tension in the hall.

He was merely a two-star Dou Huang. Did he really think he could do whatever he wanted? They could still afford a few tens of millions.

"Since the Eight Gates Sect Leader likes it so much, then we'll join in as well."

Chu Yun Que sneered. "Twenty Million Gold Coins."

He had also taken a liking to this weapon, so he naturally could not let it slip away so easily. Money was merely an external possession. As a peak Dou Huang, why would he fear the strength of the Eight Gates Sect?

If it had been Medicine Emperor Han Feng, Chu Yun Que might have given it some thought. After all, Han Feng was a Sixth-Rank Alchemist, and offending him would not be a wise choice. If there were an opportunity in the future, he still wanted Han Feng to refine a few pills for him.

Han Feng waved the iron fan in his hand and smiled. "Brother Yuan Yi, being so impatient is not a good thing. The other side will use this opportunity to take advantage of you. That alone could make you squander every Gold Coin you brought. Don't forget why we came here."

As he said this, a trace of icy coldness flashed through Medicine Emperor Han Feng's eyes. The main purpose of bringing these people here was to join forces in the auction. If Yuan Yi still insisted on doing things his own way—

Then he could not blame others for turning against him.

The Eight Gates Sect Leader Yuan Yi's face reddened. Though he was a two-star Dou Huang, if he obtained the Jin Gang Sword, his strength would surely become comparable to that of a peak Dou Huang.

Then he would no longer need to fear the Medicine Emperor's threats.

However, Han Feng seemed to have guessed what he was thinking and directly warned him not to continue bidding. Otherwise, he would be regarded as an enemy of them all.

"Hahaha, I didn't expect little brother Yuan Yi to like it so much. Then us two old fellows will join the fun as well."

The Gold Silver Two Elders exchanged smiles. "Twenty-five million Gold Coins."

With the two old men joining in, the Eight Gates Sect Leader Yuan Yi was completely suppressed. He knew he had no ability to contend with them.

Chu Yun Que's expression turned grave. He had heard of the Gold Silver Two Elders. If they joined forces, they could even fight a Dou Zong, much less a Dou Huang like himself.

The corners of the Gold Silver Two Elders' mouths curved upward. They were determined to obtain this weapon.

"Sect Leader, should we make a move? This Jin Gang Sword is extremely suitable for you. I just sensed the aura of its Magic Core, and it is very similar to the cultivation technique and Dou Skills you practice. If you obtain it, your strength will surely rise another level."

On the Misty Cloud Sect's side, Great Elder Yun Leng quietly asked Yun Yun what she thought. If possible, they also wanted to acquire this weapon.

Yun Yun's weapon was only Xuan-Rank Mid-Level, an immeasurable gap away from an Earth-Rank weapon.

"Yes." Yun Yun nodded, her beautiful eyes shifting slightly. As Great Elder Yun Leng had said, what sword users lacked most was a good weapon. Although this Jin Gang Sword did not entirely match her Dou Qi cultivation technique, it was very close.

After considering it repeatedly, Yun Yun decided to give it a try.

"Twenty-eight million Gold Coins."

Just as the various factions argued without end, the Misty Cloud Sect shattered the farce.

Chu Yun Que, the Gold Silver Two Elders, Han Feng, and the others all turned their gazes toward Yun Yun, whose beauty was beyond compare.

The Gold Silver Two Elders sneered. "Little girl, you are Yun Yun, the Sect Leader of the Misty Cloud Sect, right? I'd advise you to mind your own business. Otherwise, your Misty Cloud Sect will suffer consequences you cannot bear."

"There is no need for the two of you to concern yourselves with that." Yun Yun was also a formidable woman. She had led her sect to become the strongest through her own efforts. How could a few words shake her resolve?

"Hmph, what an ignorant woman." The Gold Silver Two Elders snorted, but they licked their lips as they lecherously stared at Yun Yun's figure.

Her fair skin, peerless face, delicate, captivating eyes, and proud, full bosom made even these old men unable to resist wanting a taste of her.