Gu He Successfully Acquired the Fragment of Purification Lotus Demon Flame

Pill King Gu He had not expected this to be a map leading to the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame. He frowned and asked softly, "Miss Ya Fei, is this truly a remnant map? If so, where are the other pieces?"

Ya Fei said, "We are willing to guarantee it with the reputation of the Ascending Heaven Pavilion. If there is any falsehood, we will compensate you tenfold."

"Furthermore, we will search for the other remnant maps as thoroughly as possible and auction them off in the future."

After receiving the Ascending Heaven Pavilion's assurance, Gu He nodded. However, he showed no joy. To him, Heavenly Flames were no longer useful.

An alchemist could only possess one Heavenly Flame in their lifetime. If they wished to obtain another, they would have to defy the heavens.

Besides, he had not obtained the Flame Mantra, so there was no way for him to seek one out.

Yet everyone stared intently in Han Feng's direction. Their eyes gleamed like countless flashes of lightning.

How could the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, ranked third on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, fail to stir their greed? "The auction officially begins now. The starting price is five million Gold Coins."

The moment her words fell, the alchemists began bidding frantically. However, Medicine Emperor Han Feng's expression was solemn. He had spent all his savings on the Flame Mantra earlier, so competing against so many factions for the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame Remnant Map was clearly unrealistic.

But if he missed this chance, who knew when he would find another? Han Feng simply shrugged and shifted his gaze toward the Black-Corner Region experts beside him.

Eight Gates Sect Leader Yuan Yi narrowed his eyes. "Medicine Emperor, what do you mean by that? Don't tell me you want this remnant map too?"

"Everyone, remain calm. This Purifying Lotus Demon Flame Remnant Map is worth a great deal. If we can obtain the Heavenly Flame, our strength will rise to another level."

Han Feng's gaze was profound. "Moreover, everyone knows how important Heavenly Flames are to alchemists. If we obtain it, our Black-Corner Region will surely become the strongest force on the Northwest Continent. At that time, whatever you want, Han can give it to you."

However, these people no longer intended to trust Han Feng. If it had been a complete Purification Lotus Demon Flame Map, they might have done him a favor and gained more medicinal pills to aid them in the future.

But it was only a remnant map. No one knew how large the complete map was or where the other pieces could be found. Spending a vast amount of Gold Coins on it was not a wise choice.

Blood Sect Leader Fan Lao frowned. "Medicine Emperor, this remnant map cannot even confirm whether it marks the location of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame. In my opinion, we should give up for now. If necessary, we can seize it afterward. On the Dou Qi Continent, killing people and taking their possessions is as common as eating and drinking."

The other experts nodded as well. Sect Leader Fan Lao's words made sense. If they had no money, they could just take it by force.

As long as they acted cleanly and decisively, no one would know that the Black-Corner Region was behind it.

Han Feng sneered inwardly. These fellows truly would not part with a single coin.

Still, it was an option. The Black-Corner Region's experts had always lived by the creed of killing the wrong person rather than letting the right one go. They had roamed the continent for centuries. Since matters had reached this point, they could only proceed this way.

Han Feng chose to withdraw from the bidding.

The price had already reached ten million Gold Coins. Though it did not inspire the same fervor as the Flame Mantra, it was still an astronomical sum.

After all, this was merely an ordinary remnant map, not a complete Purification Lotus Demon Flame Map. Spending so much Gold Coins on it was not a wise choice.

Xiao Yan clenched his fists. "Teacher, what should we do? We must get the Purification Lotus Demon Flame Map..."

As Yao Chen's disciple, Xiao Yan naturally recognized it as the Fragment of Purification Lotus Demon Flame he had searched for so desperately.

The only thing he could do now was obtain that tattered map at any cost! Yao Lao said in a low voice, "The secret of this remnant map has already been exposed. The Ascending Heaven Pavilion must have done it deliberately. Given our current circumstances, it is impossible for us to bid."

"Then what should we do? Are we just going to watch this tattered map slip away before our eyes?" Xiao Yan asked through gritted teeth.

He was deeply unwilling to accept it. The Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame, ranked third on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, was immensely powerful whether in battle or in improving the Flame Mantra. Giving it up so easily was something no one could accept.

Yao Chen was helpless as well. Had he known this would happen, he should have accumulated more money in the past. He had thought money was nothing more than a pile of filth to experts like them. Now, it seemed he had been wrong.

However, once this Auction ended, a bloody battle would surely unfold. Perhaps they could pick up a bargain from the chaos.

As time slowly passed, fewer and fewer parties continued bidding as the price rose. In the end, only two remained in contention.

Xiao Yan's breathing grew heavy. He wondered who this remnant map would ultimately belong to.

By then, the price had already risen to around eighteen million.

Both bidders were Fifth-Rank Alchemists. They both wanted the Purification Lotus Demon Flame Map. A Heavenly Flame of this level was far more powerful than the Green Lotus Core Flame.

Yun Yun pursed her red lips. "I never expected this remnant map to reach such a price. As expected, the temptation of Heavenly Flames can drive anyone mad."

"Twenty Million Gold Coins!"

Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out. Everyone turned their gazes toward the Sixth-Rank Alchemist, Pill King Gu He.

Even Han Feng could not help casting him a curious look. He had not expected Gu He to join in as well.

If Gu He obtained this remnant map, taking it from him would not be easy. A Sixth-Rank Alchemist possessed considerable prestige.

Offending a Sixth-Rank Alchemist like Pill King Gu He was not a wise decision.

The two Fifth-Rank Alchemists exchanged looks and frowned at the same time. If Gu He involved himself, they would have no chance of competing.

Pill King Gu He said calmly, "Gentlemen, my patience is limited. You are already close to crossing my bottom line."

The two Fifth-Rank Alchemists could only shake their heads in disappointment and ultimately withdrew from the auction. They had no wish to offend the Sixth-Rank Alchemist Pill King Gu He over a remnant map.

Ya Fei smiled.

"Since the two of you have withdrawn, does anyone else wish to raise the bid?"

"Twenty Million Gold Coins, going once!"

"Twenty Million Gold Coins, going twice!"

"Twenty Million Gold Coins, going three times. Sold!"

Seeing that no one around her continued bidding, Ya Fei struck the Auction Hammer hard. As a crisp, pleasant sound rang out, the Auction came to an end.

Pill King Gu He rose to his feet and looked toward the Fourth Floor. He then cupped his hands in salute before quickly leaving with Yan Shi and Feng Li. Remaining here was not a wise choice. The people around them were watching like tigers eyeing prey; they would not simply let him leave.