Where Did Your Cool and Aloof Persona Go

"One thousand spirit stones once, one thousand spirit stones twice, one thousand spirit stones thrice, sold!"

Ultimately, the bottle of Spirit Nurturing Pill was sold for one thousand spirit stones. The competition was so fierce, it was truly astonishing.

Xia Wantang did not participate in the bidding. The Xia Family had many shops and properties, making them quite affluent. Spirit stones were not a scarce resource for them, and ordinary pills were not difficult to acquire.

In comparison, cultivation techniques were much rarer.

Furthermore, since the original owner's parents were from a collateral branch, the main family would not easily give them scarce resources like cultivation techniques.

Additionally, Xia Wantang planned to bid on a Heaven Grade cultivation technique, preferably one that was rare and practical.

Immediately after, the third item was presented.

"Host, Host, this item will be greatly beneficial to the Supreme Yin Demonic Physique, you must bid for it!"

Xia Wantang looked up. It was a pale blue demonic core.

The demonic energy emanating from it was not as potent as the previous one, and it appeared rather murky. Its grade was significantly lower than the Spirit Feather Fox Demonic Core, only Heaven Grade Sixth Tier.

So why was the system so excited? It was because this was a wind-attribute demonic core.

The wind attribute was a mutated attribute, very rare. Xia Wantang had stumbled upon one by chance.

"The third auction item is a Wind Wolf Demonic Core, Heaven Grade Sixth Tier. It can be used to refine pills or draw spirit talismans. Direct refinement will also greatly benefit cultivators with Wind Spirit Roots. The starting bid is two thousand spirit stones!"

The starting bid was certainly not low. Moreover, the Wind Spirit Root was a mutated spirit root, and cultivators possessing it were very rare, with low demand.

Besides, most cultivators with Wind Spirit Roots had good talent, could join sects, and had decent cultivation resources, so they didn't necessarily need to rely on demonic cores.

Only for the Demon Race was the demonic core most valuable.

Coupled with the not-so-low starting bid, for a moment, no one called out a price.

Xia Wantang looked left and right before unhurriedly calling out:

"Two thousand spirit stones."

This was a bid just at the starting line, seeming like she was just casually bidding.

But Xiao Rui still found it strange:

The Saintess has an Ice Spirit Root, what does she need a wind-attribute demonic core for?

Combined with the Earth Grade cultivation technique she bid on earlier and her suddenly soaring cultivation, the more Xiao Rui thought about it, the more he felt that the Saintess must have a secret she wasn't revealing.

Regarding this, Xia Wantang was actually not worried at all.

Even if she knew what Xiao Rui was thinking, she would only give a wicked smile:

Heh, man, you're in danger.

When a man becomes curious about a woman, he is not far from falling for her.

"Two thousand spirit stones once, two thousand spirit stones twice, two thousand spirit stones thrice, sold!"

After acquiring two treasures, Xia Wantang rarely participated in further bidding.

Xiao Rui, on the other hand, bought some spirit herbs and medicinal ingredients for refining pills. He basically didn't participate in the bidding for other treasures.

Xia Wantang understood: It's understandable, he's the Son of Destiny. The items at this auction were very ordinary, he probably didn't fancy any of them.

Just as the auction was nearing its end, she finally found a Heaven Grade Fourth Tier cultivation technique – the Nine Heavens Sword Technique.

The Nine Heavens Sword Technique was very suitable for beginners and was not of a low grade. Each move and stance didn't seem like an offensive sword technique, but more like a defensive art.

The moment this cultivation technique was presented, Xia Wantang was moved:

This is a perfect match for the original owner's parents!

"This auction item is the Heaven Grade Fourth Tier Nine Heavens Sword Technique, with a starting bid of two thousand spirit stones!"

This sword technique was suitable for most cultivators with not-so-high cultivation levels, making it relatively sought after.

As soon as the host's voice fell, someone had already called out a price:

"Two thousand five hundred spirit stones!"

Good heavens, starting with a five-hundred increase, you're quite the spender.

However, Xia Wantang was determined to get this cultivation technique:

"Three thousand spirit stones!"

It's a bit expensive, but at most, after returning to the Xia Family, she'd make the Xia Family head cough up more.

Now the Xia Family was counting on her to climb up to Azure Cloud Palace and achieve success. In essence, the power of decision was in her hands, so she naturally had the capital to negotiate.

Soon, another bidder called out:

"Three thousand five hundred spirit stones!"

Xia Wantang unhesitatingly replied:

"Four thousand spirit stones!"

As Xia Wantang bid enthusiastically, Xiao Rui, standing beside her, grew even more curious:

"Elder Sword, I don't really understand these three items the Saintess bid on."

"Hmph, look at you, you just lack experience! The Saintess of Azure Cloud Palace suddenly descending the mountain must have important matters, perhaps visiting family. It's likely she bought these low-grade techniques and demonic cores for her family members to cultivate."

Hearing this, Xiao Rui was stunned. Right, the Saintess seems to be from a city in the far east.

"I didn't expect her to be so filial."

Xiao Rui's mother was very mysterious; he hadn't seen her since he was born.

His father had passed away when he was very young. However, he always felt his parents' identities were extraordinary. Otherwise, why would Elder Sword's soul be inside the family heirloom jade pendant?

But Elder Sword never mentioned it, only saying it wasn't time and heavenly secrets could not be revealed.

[Host gained 5 favorability points from Xiao Rui, current favorability 30, exchanged for 50 faith points.]

[Host gained 5 favorability points from Elder Sword, current favorability 15, exchanged for 0.5 faith points.]

Hearing the system's favorability notification, Xia Wantang's first reaction was:

Yes! I have enough for a new ten-pull.

Immediately after, she felt a bit confused:

"Why did my favorability suddenly increase?"

[Perhaps they imagined something, how strange.]

"True, whatever. It's good that it increased anyway."

Just then, the bidding for the Nine Heavens Sword Technique also concluded. Xia Wantang ultimately acquired it for six thousand spirit stones.

"Tsk, that's over budget. When I get back, I'll definitely make those old geezers cough up some blood, then beat them up severely with another identity to vent the original owner's anger."

The original owner had a timid and weak personality.

The people from Azure Cloud Palace didn't know her well, but the Xia family was very familiar with her.

If her personality suddenly changed too drastically, it wouldn't be reasonable.

After the auction ended, Xia Wantang was led by a servant to collect the treasures she had bid on.

Since this auction wasn't particularly high-end, just a regular one, the security was also average. The VIPs collected their items together.

As their locations were the closest, Xia Wantang naturally went with Xiao Rui.

After collecting their items, they walked together to the entrance of the auction house.

Right outside was a small alley. The two of them happened to be going the same way again. The alley was already narrow, making it unavoidable for them to be close.

Catching the faint, cool fragrance emanating from beside her, Xiao Rui's heart tightened:

This was the first time he had been so close to the Saintess. Her scent was truly pleasant.

He slightly turned his head, and Xia Wantang's flawless face came into view.

At that moment, she also happened to turn her head. Her amber pupils were as clear as glass beads. Due to their close proximity, even the fine downy hairs on her skin were clearly visible.

The beauty lowered her gaze, her complexion like a blooming lotus, her skin like condensed honey. His heart skipped a beat.

[Host gained 2 favorability points from Xiao Rui, current favorability 32, exchanged for 20 faith points.]

Hearing the favorability notification, Xia Wantang knew it was time to reveal his identity. Otherwise, there would be no reason for her to keep following him:

"You are... Junior Brother Xiao?"

Hearing this, Xiao Rui was stunned. His voice carried a mix of five parts joy and five parts disbelief as he asked, "Saintess, you still remember me?"

Xia Wantang curved her lips into a sly smile:

"When I heard you bidding earlier, your voice sounded familiar. Plus, your build is similar. I didn't expect it to be you."

"Junior Brother Xiao, I didn't expect you to come to the auction too, and act so mysterious. It seems you have many secrets~"

[Wait, Host, that's not how you should be speaking! Where's your cool and aloof persona??]