Zhu Li spoke loudly, "The starting bid is one hundred million Lower-Grade Spirit Stones."
Wang Ming had just been about to speak when that familiar voice rang out again.
Su Chen said flatly, "Six hundred million Spirit Stones."
The smile on Wang Ming's face instantly froze. He looked at Su Chen with a bewildered and utterly dumbfounded expression.
Your Su Family still has Spirit Stones?
The key was that he had directly added five hundred million in one go. Even if you had Spirit Stones, you couldn't bid like this, could you?
It wasn't just Wang Ming. Quite a few people throughout the auction hall sucked in a cold breath, staring at Su Chen in shock.
Su Chen glanced at Wang Ming, then asked in confusion, "Does Family Head Wang like it too? Then I'll add another hundred million Spirit Stones. Seven hundred million Spirit Stones."
What the hell!
Wang Ming's face was filled with fury. Ever since becoming the Family Head, how long had it been since he had gotten angry? Yet now, he actually felt an urge to strangle Su Chen.
This was too infuriating.
Su Chen's overbearing bidding caused the other three great families, who had originally been eager to make a move, to fall silent.
What was the point of bidding anymore? The opening bid was already seven hundred million Lower-Grade Spirit Stones.
Among their Four Great Families, only the Yuan Family and Wang Family could produce seven hundred million Spirit Stones. But judging by Su Chen's appearance, he clearly had plenty more Spirit Stones left.
They were utterly baffled. How could the Su Family have so many Spirit Stones?
This was too outrageous.
The other people in the venue were deeply shaken. This was definitely the most outrageous auction they had ever seen.
In the past, everyone had raised their bids little by little. But Su Chen added a billion at a time.
Some Nascent Soul Realm cultivators felt especially miserable. Their families' total supply of Spirit Stones amounted to only a few tens of millions, while someone else could casually take out several hundred million. There was simply no comparison.
However, some people wore cold smiles.
The Su Family was being so arrogant that they were simply courting death. The Four Great Families would absolutely not let the Su Family off so easily.
The person who had come to the auction with Li Feichi from the Li Family was his eldest son, Li He.
Seeing this scene, Li He's eyes were filled with worry. "Father, what should we do?"
With the Su Family's finances being so robust, the economic suppression they had previously carried out could be said to have become completely useless.
Now that the Su Family had obtained several priceless treasures, it would be even more difficult for their Four Great Families to target them. If the Su Family were allowed to grow, it would be a catastrophe for all four families.
Especially since their Li Family had already fallen out completely with the Su Family.
Li Feichi's eyes were gloomy as he said flatly, "Don't worry. The Su Family won't survive today."
Upon hearing this, joy immediately appeared in Li He's eyes. "Father, does that mean we're about to move against the Su Family?"
Li Feichi nodded and sneered. "So what if they have so many treasures? They'll still need to be alive to use them."
If the Su Family were given time, their strength would indeed increase explosively in a short period. But the current Su Family only had two cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage.
On the raised platform.
Zhu Li's face was filled with an amiable smile. "Seven hundred million Spirit Stones, once... twice... three times. Sold."
"Congratulations to Young Clan Leader Su for purchasing the Dragon Transformation Pill."
"This auction has come to a successful conclusion. Everyone may leave the venue in an orderly fashion."
Upon hearing this, everyone left with numb expressions.
This auction had been too outrageous. Everything had been purchased by one person, a situation that had never occurred before.
Many of the younger disciples who had been brought here were nevertheless filled with excitement. What they had witnessed today would be enough for them to brag about for an entire year.
Inside a luxurious private room in the auction house.
Zhu Li's face was full of smiles as he handed over a spatial ring.
"The things Young Clan Leader purchased are all inside. You may check them."
Although he was a Void Refinement stage cultivator, he had excellent service etiquette and instead adopted an extremely humble posture.
Most of Myriad Treasures Pavilion's managers had climbed up step by step from the bottom. In addition, Myriad Treasures Pavilion had always upheld the principle that the customer came first. With the Su Family being so wealthy, he naturally had to treat them with care. Who knew? They might bring him tremendous profits in the future.
Su Chen instead took a step back and said to Su Yunqian, "Second Uncle, you have more experience than I do. You should be the one to confirm it."
He had naturally said this to give Su Yunqian some face. After all, he had come along to broaden his horizons, but things now made it seem as if Su Yunqian were the follower instead.
Su Yunqian did not mind. He stepped forward, took the spatial ring, and carefully examined it. After confirming that there were no problems, he said to Zhu Li:
"Thank you for your trouble, Manager Zhu."
Zhu Li immediately waved his hand. "It's what I should do. However..."
He spoke in a tone that was half-smiling and not quite a smile.
"It seems the Su Family has encountered some trouble. If you have enough Spirit Stones, I can introduce you to some reliable experts to protect you. As long as the price is right, even Void Refinement stage cultivators are available."
Under normal circumstances, Zhu Li certainly would not have made such an introduction. However, the Su Family had displayed astonishing financial strength, so he had specifically mentioned it.
Su Yunqian's expression changed. As expected of Myriad Treasures Pavilion, it could actually find even Void Refinement stage cultivators.
"May I ask, Manager Zhu, how many Spirit Stones would it take to hire one?"
Zhu Li smiled. "According to past circumstances, one hundred million Lower-Grade Spirit Stones would be enough to have a Void Refinement stage expert protect you for a year."
One hundred million Spirit Stones.
Su Yunqian was immediately startled. The price was clearly astonishing, but the current Su Family could afford it.
Seeing the interest appear on Su Yunqian's face, Zhu Li gave him a communication jade talisman. "Great Elder Su, if you need anything, you can come find me at any time."
This was a side business he handled in secret. Myriad Treasures Pavilion's operations had allowed him to meet many experts, among whom were naturally many Void Refinement stage cultivators who lacked Spirit Stones.
He introduced jobs to those people and could receive a substantial commission, all without much risk.
Su Yunqian cupped his hands and nodded, then left Myriad Treasures Pavilion with Su Chen. This matter definitely had to be discussed after they returned.
The main reason was that the Su Family already had one Void Refinement stage cultivator, so their need was not particularly great.
After the two left, Zhu Li watched their backs, then looked into the distance. His eyes were indifferent as he said:
"It seems Bright Moon City is about to become lively again."
After leaving Myriad Treasures Pavilion, the two quickly headed toward the Su Family.
Su Yunqian was still somewhat flustered. The Su Family had purchased too many things, and on top of that, they had displayed such formidable financial strength. He was genuinely worried that the Wang Family would completely fall out with them.
The moment his voice fell, an incomparably powerful aura suddenly erupted in the distance, instantly enveloping the two of them.
"Not good!"
Su Yunqian's expression abruptly changed. Truly, what he feared had come to pass.
"Su Yunqian, you'd better stay here!"
Wang Ming's figure suddenly appeared. Without concealing himself in the slightest, he raised his hand and sent out a huge fireball, killing its way toward Su Yunqian.
The fireball seemed capable of incinerating all things, and its temperature was terrifyingly high.
Su Yunqian was only at the Deity Transformation Early Stage. He barely managed to withstand it, then immediately roared:
"Wang Ming, does your Wang Family truly intend to fight my Su Family to the death?"
His eyes were filled with worry. Wang Ming had revealed himself directly, clearly having already made all the necessary preparations to fight the Su Family to the bitter end.
Damn it. If the Su Family were given a little more time, why would they need to fear the Wang Family?
"Su Yunqian, your Su Family will be destroyed today!"
Li Feichi's figure appeared in an instant. His expression was cold and filled with killing intent.
"And you... Su Chen. I will tear your tendons out and strip your marrow."
The moment Li Feichi appeared, the He Family Head and Hongyuan also arrived. Beside him were the Wang Family's remaining two Nascent Soul Stage experts.
Su Chen's expression was utterly calm, and he even revealed a hint of disdain. "Don't worry. You won't be able to kill anyone today."
The moment he finished speaking, he realized that he seemed to have been somewhat arrogant. After all, on the surface, he was still only a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator.
However, if something truly happened to the Su Family, he would directly intervene.
Of course.
After today, even if nothing happened to the Su Family, he would still directly destroy the Four Great Families of Bright Moon City.
One after another, the auras of Nascent Soul Stage cultivators manifested in Bright Moon City, causing countless people to reveal frightened expressions.
Especially the nearby forces and crowds. After sensing that this matter was extraordinary, they had long since fled far away.
A battle between Nascent Soul Stage cultivators was about to erupt.
No one was willing to watch a battle of this level from the sidelines.
Even a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator might die in the shockwaves if they were careless.
"Do you truly intend to fight my Su Family to the bitter end?"
Su Yunqian's eyes were filled with icy coldness.
Su Qingtian's figure also appeared beside them in an instant. He had sensed the situation here long ago and had rushed over early.
Su Qingtian's expression was solemn to the extreme. The Four Great Families of Bright Moon City had a total of seven Nascent Soul Stage cultivators between them.
Their Su Family had only two Nascent Soul Stage cultivators!
In the past, these people had likely been wary of the old master's lingering influence, which was why they had never dared to act. Now, they had finally lost the patience to endure.
"What is Great Elder Su saying?"
Yuan Hao's voice rang out. His figure slowly emerged from high in the air, with another Nascent Soul Stage cultivator from the Yuan Family beside him.
At this point, all the Nascent Soul Stage cultivators of the Four Great Families had arrived.
Yuan Hao looked at Su Yunqian with contempt. "Does your Su Family even deserve to fight our Four Great Families to the bitter end?"
"If not for Su Hongyuan, you wouldn't even have the qualifications to enter Bright Moon City."
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