Two Immortal Grade treasures went up for auction in succession, and the pace was blistering, with bids rising by millions at a time.
In this kind of bidding war, Feng Zaixing felt for the first time that Federal Coins did not seem particularly valuable.
When a woman's voice from Box No. 4 called out a bid of "100 million Federal Coins," Feng Zaixing raised his brows and added another 20 million.
"120 million Federal Coins. I'm Lighting the Sky Lantern."
As soon as he spoke, the attendant responsible for serving the private room twitched slightly, but did not check whether Feng Zaixing had sufficient assets.
The staff had no objections, but Yu Xin was somewhat moved. Her tone was soft and teasing.
"You can only absorb one Immortal Grade treasure within a short period. Little Feng, are you buying it for your sister or for Na'er?"
"Na'er is still young, so of course it goes to Sister first. There are more auction items to come," Feng Zaixing said casually.
Yu Xin raised her brows. Her tone deepened through a Telepathic Message as she reminded him, "You brought so much money. It seems Grandpa Zhen Hua dotes on you a lot. Don't spend recklessly in the future. There are many scammers these days."
"Teacher Hua didn't give me this. A kind Soul Master Patriarch sponsored me."
Feng Zaixing smiled calmly and raised the Federal card Long Zhan had given him two years ago.
Thanks to the Bright Dragon Family for the Federal Coins. I'll definitely find that brat Long Chen some benefits in the future.
Heaven made me useful, and gold spent will return again. Ten thousand in gold to win a beauty's smile—since ancient times, no one has regretted a beauty who could topple a kingdom. If Sister Yu is a scammer, then I can only blame myself for having vanished without a trace for so many years.
He sent the message silently, his expression earnest. Han Tianyi, who possessed the strongest Spiritual Power in the room, wore a very strange expression.
This kid was truly gifted!
A faint blush flashed across Yu Xin's pretty face. She spat out, "Nonsense," turned her head away, and gave a soft snort.
Those words were pleasant to hear. The little brother finally had some conscience.
They were just too exaggerated, making it sound as though she were some femme fatale. She would have to correct him later and forbid him from saying such nonsense to others.
Seeing that something was off with Yu Xin, Na'er blinked her large, adorable eyes and asked worriedly, "Sister Yu, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing, Na'er. Don't worry..." Yu Xin shook her head gently, the light in her eyes flickering uncertainly.
Grandfather often said that one of the keys to the Yu Family's enduring strength was investment. Had she made the right investment this time?
"150 million, going once! 150 million, going twice! 150 million, going three times! Sold!"
The auctioneer shouted three times, brought down the hammer, and announced that the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew belonged to Box No. 1. Feng Zaixing swiped his card and paid on the spot.
"Although I spent an extra 30 million Federal Coins, the result is good."
Looking at the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew delivered through advanced Soul Guidance Technology, Feng Zaixing looked content. The feeling of an auction was not bad.
Yu Xin accepted the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, delight written all over her face as she said with a smile, "The voice competing with you from Box No. 4 sounded familiar. It was Shen Xing of the Shen Family. She has a competitive personality. The fact that she only contested you for an extra 30 million was already out of respect for our family."
The Divine Brush Martial Soul fought through paintings, and its combat strength was closely tied to Spiritual Power. The Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, which could enhance Spiritual Power, was exceptionally suitable for her.
Luan Hongchen rolled her eyes and said, "She's studying at our academy right now. This really is a case of floodwaters washing into the Dragon King's temple."
"It's fine. Not a big problem."
Feng Zaixing waved it off indifferently. He was already planning to wipe out her entire family in a few years. Thirty million was a small amount; he would collect it back with interest later.
The Shen Family was the only one among the Five Great Families that supported the Dove Faction. They controlled the North Sea Legion and the Ming Capital Garrison among the Eight Great Legions. He was determined to take both of them.
The Shen Family was quite bizarre, really. Their officers had all graduated from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, yet they had the deepest ties with Shrek.
The eighth auction item was still one of the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures: roughly 130 Ten-Thousand-Year Life Fruits. Their Life Energy was dense, and their total value surpassed that of a single Immortal Grade treasure.
"As everyone knows, Life Fruit is a miraculous plant of the desert. A lost traveler need only eat one to go ten days without drinking water. Ten-Thousand-Year Life Fruit can prolong one's lifespan and is greatly beneficial to Soul Masters with life attributes, or indeed any attribute..."
The auctioneer gave an extensive introduction to the effects of the Life Fruit. As his voice fell, all the private rooms began to stir. Everyone wanted to live a few more years.
"Brother, I want this." Na'er's eyes instantly lit up. She was still growing and loved Life Energy far too much.
"Bid for it! When it comes to Federal Coins, I'm not afraid of anyone."
Feng Zaixing rubbed his hands together and asked Mu Ye, "Teacher, would Ten-Thousand-Year Life Fruit benefit your body and cultivation?"
Mu Ye was briefly stunned. His eyes flickered, then he laughed openly. "I missed my opportunity to break through to Super Douluo. How could Ten-Thousand-Year Life Fruit possibly make up for that? Don't waste your concern on me."
Luan Hongchen added, "Ten-Thousand-Year Life Fruit can nourish the bodies of people like us and extend our lifespans somewhat, but enhancing our foundation is impossible unless it is Hundred-Thousand-Year Life Fruit."
Feng Zaixing nodded and said nothing more as he turned back toward the auction stage.
For his teacher to break through, it would still have to depend on the Tang Sect.
"The auction begins now. The starting bid is 50 million Federal Coins. All distinguished guests are welcome to bid."
On the auction stage, the auctioneer raised one hand high, inviting the wealthy powers to enter the contest.
"60 million Federal Coins. Please allow me!"
Box No. 3 spoke first. The voice was powerful and forceful, its aura grand and imposing, giving everyone the illusion of standing within the Judgment Temple, as though they were about to be beheaded by Holy Sword Slash. They did not dare compete against it.
Yet when the voice faded, the many private rooms did not retreat in the slightest. Experts from every side spoke up to compete, and amid the rapid exchange of bids, the price quickly soared past 100 million Federal Coins.
Yu Xin's expression changed slightly as she told everyone, "The bidder in Box No. 3 is Le Zhengzhong, the son of Legion Commander Yue Zhengen. He has the cultivation of a Title Douluo and is using Spiritual Power to influence the entire venue."
Han Tianyi's face twitched faintly. He dispelled the effects of the Spiritual Power and said flatly, "Mid-stage Spirit Abyss Realm. Not impressive enough."
That little Spiritual Power, and he dared show off before an expert? It was only because he was old and good-tempered. Otherwise, a backlash would be enough to kill him.
Mu Ye curled his lips. "Is someone from the Angel Family about to die, or did they produce another healing-type Angel? Why are they in such a hurry? Anyone unaware would think his father was about to be buried."
"Hard to say."
Kong Yao shook his head and pondered, "His father, Yue Zhengen, is in good health and can easily live another eighty or a hundred years. His grandfather, Lezhengyang, does not have much lifespan left. He probably wants to buy these for his grandfather."
"Lezhengyang? Then that makes sense."
Han Tianyi said, "That old fellow repeatedly used his 'Sacrifice' talent to fight Evil Soul Masters to the death when he was young, losing quite a bit of lifespan."
Everyone understood.
Sacrifice Talent was the Holy Angel Family's signature ability. It burned Life Energy to unleash Sacrifice Flame, resisted all negative effects, tripled the power of holy energy, and increased combat power by more than double. As long as the Sacrifice Flame did not go out, the user would not suffer any harm. It was practically a minor invincibility skill.
However, every use took away ten years of Life Energy.
It did not matter much in youth, but it became painful in old age.
Mu Ye looked at Feng Zaixing with concern. His disciple would sooner or later go to the Holy Angel Family and would certainly come into contact with Sacrifice Talent. When that happened...
Eh? Why did he look a little excited?
Mu Ye blinked, suspecting that he had seen wrong. But he knew he had not. Anticipation clearly danced in Feng Zaixing's eyes.
"Old Hero Le is worthy of respect. I'll buy it and give them some to take back."
As Feng Zaixing spoke, he used a secret technique of the Primal Body Sect to alter his voice and joined the bidding war. "150 million Federal Coins."
As his voice rang out, everyone in the room changed expression. Feng Zaixing's voice had become much more mature, like that of a warm and generous elder—and they all knew its owner.
Mu Ye's eyes widened like brass bells. "Why did you use his voice?"
"I'm afraid I can't intimidate the room. His old man's reputation is useful, and besides, shouldn't such good things be sent back to honor him?"
Feng Zaixing was now using the voice of Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua. He took out Zhen Hua's token and handed it to Mu Ye. "I haven't mastered Transformation Technique, so I'll need your help. Please temporarily take on his old man's appearance."
"Grand Uncle-Master, please step in and settle this."
"You, you..."
Mu Ye shook his head with a laugh, but did not refuse. He entered the changing room and emerged transformed. A man who looked exactly like Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua now stood in the private room.
Mu Ye and Zhen Hua had spent years together day and night. Forget others—even Feng Zaixing could not see the slightest flaw in this disguise. Na'er could not help letting out an "Oh," her little mouth forming a perfect circle.
Han Tianyi released his Spiritual Power and locked onto the attendant, making him forget everything that had happened that night. There were no recording devices in the private room, so there was no need to worry about surveillance.
With Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua appearing in person, there was naturally no reason for failure. After a brief negotiation with Box No. 3, the Yue Family's Title Douluo had no choice but to give up.
No one suspected that Zhen Hua was fake. Everyone in the military's inner circle knew that Yu Guanzhi and Zhen Hua were close friends. They would never have imagined that Zhen Hua's good disciple would be bold enough to even "borrow" his teacher's identity.
Heavenly Forging consumed tremendous energy. It was perfectly normal for a Divine Craftsman to buy supplements to nourish his body.
Looking at the Life Fruits now in hand, Yu Xin could not help frowning as she sent a Telepathic Message. "You really are bold."
"Thank you for the compliment."
Feng Zaixing pinched a Life Fruit, fed one to Na'er, then handed another to Yu Xin with a smile. "Switching the beams and replacing the pillars is a trivial matter. When I said I would obtain top-grade Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, it was not empty talk."
Yu Xin accepted the Life Fruit and ate it. Her expression quickly changed as she sent a Telepathic Message. "Your sister can go crazy with you once, but tell me—does this matter involve any danger?"
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