The Heaven Soul Talisman was an exceedingly precious treasure. When one went up for auction, it could often fetch tens of millions of spirit stones.
The Spring Alliance had spent decades searching before managing to collect even one. And to hold a grand auction, they had made that Heaven Soul Talisman the star lot.
For decades after that, the Spring Alliance had never managed to collect another Heaven Soul Talisman.
Without a Heaven Soul Talisman, the Yin Venerable realm was the pinnacle of the cultivation path that the Jiang Family's experts—including his father—could reach.
Jiang Yulang considered himself exceptionally gifted. He hoped to reach the peak of the Yin Venerable realm within ten years, but to advance any further, he would have to scour mountains and seas in search of an opportunity.
And now, Miss Mei had presented this heaven-sent opportunity to him. How could it be anything but a gift from fate?
As for whether Miss Mei was lying, the thought never even crossed his mind. He believed that anyone who wasn't out of their mind would never make such an enormous joke.
Having only just suppressed his elation, Jiang Yulang couldn't wait to speak. "The winner has been decided, and the difference in skill is clear. Why bother offering any more critiques?"
With that, he stared coldly at Miss Wen. "Since you're a woman, and today is my father's birthday, I'll overlook your disgraceful display. Leave at once."
Then Jiang Yulang bowed to Miss Mei and said sincerely, "Your painting is extraordinary, Miss. Would you be willing to give it to me? I'll treasure it and keep it safe."
His words became countless sharp arrows of ice, instantly piercing Miss Wen's already battered heart and shattering it into pieces.
Moments ago, her painting had been defaced, and Miss