Ya Fei looked in astonishment toward the clan leader in Private Room No. 1. With Teng Shan's approval, she nodded and continued the auction.
"I bid five million gold coins."
The sudden bid utterly stunned everyone present. Deep shock appeared on every face; they had never expected someone to bid five million!
"Does his family own a gold mine? It looks like the Dou Technique will fall into the hands of someone rich and powerful again."
"He's too rich. We can't compete!"
Such wealth was nothing unusual in the Black Corner Region. In fact, the total amount of gold coins under Fan Lao's control was not inferior to that of Jia Xing Tian, the Guardian of the Jia Ma Empire.
Fan Lao shrugged. Such a high price naturally left most people in awe, and they chose to withdraw one after another. They did not have that much money to bid on an Earth-Tier Dou Technique.
The Ice Emperor said calmly, "Since it's so lively, I'll join in as well. Five million two hundred thousand gold coins."
Fan Lao turned to look at the Ice Emperor not far away and said in a low voice, "So it's the renowned Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, one of the Ten Great Experts of the Jia Ma Empire. I never expected you to still be alive."
"You haven't died, so naturally I must stay alive as well."
Hai Bodong had no intention of indulging him. His forthright nature also won the admiration of many women.
"Eight million gold coins."
"Eight million one hundred thousand."
"Eight million two hundred thousand gold coins."
Such an exorbitant price had completely surpassed everyone's imagination. Was this the world of Experts?!
Fan Lao snorted. "What, are you trying to compete with my Blood Sect? Why don't you piss and take a look at yourselves? In the Black Corner Region, the Blood Sect is among the top ten factions. We possess countless gold coins."
"If you know what's good for you, stop here, lest you bring disaster upon yourselves."
Under such threats, most of the Dou Wangs indeed chose to give up. The Blood Sect's strength was simply too terrifying; one careless mistake could result in their entire families being wiped out.
Faced with such intimidation, they could only avoid it as though it were the plague. Otherwise, the consequences would be unbearable.
Jia Xing Tian clenched his fists in anger. "Fan Lao, you truly have some nerve. A mere Four-Star Dou Emperor dares to throw his weight around in my Jia Ma Empire. Do you really think I'm so easily bullied?"
"No, no, no."
Fan Lao said fearlessly, "That is not what I mean. Besides, not long ago, the Medicine Emperor owed me a favor. He said that if my sect ever encountered trouble, he would lend me a hand."
Even a fool could hear the threat in those words.
Jia Xing Tian ground his teeth in fury and directly called out a bid of ten million gold coins. Fan Lao, who had been feeling pleased with himself, could not help but have his expression change drastically.
The Ten Great Experts of the Jia Ma Empire stood united in their shared hatred, choosing to oppose Fan Lao, the Blood Sect Leader.
Fan Lao found it hard to accept. What gave these people the right to become enemies with a force from the Black Corner Region? They truly had some nerve.
But the other side had strength in numbers, so Fan Lao suppressed his anger to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.
In the future, he would make these people pay the price they deserved.
He would make them suffer the agony of being sliced by ten thousand blades!
Fan Lao had come in a hurry this time. Only when he neared the Jia Ma Empire had he heard that an Earth-Tier Dou Technique was being auctioned here, which was why he had come. At present, he could only produce ten million gold coins.
Had he known earlier, he should have brought more money.
Fan Lao said in a low voice, "Worthy indeed of Jia Xing Tian, Guardian of the Jia Ma Empire. Your reserves are truly deep. Then I shall yield it to you."
Hearing that he would not raise the bid again, Ya Fei hurriedly announced the ownership of the Earth-Tier Dou Technique. This way, she would not have to worry about that old bastard continuing to bid.
"This auction has concluded successfully. Please leave the Mite'er Auction House in an orderly manner."
Fan Lao sat in his chair with one leg crossed over the other, clearly showing no intention of leaving. He immediately said, "Elder Jia, surely you will not let me leave empty-handed?"
"What do you mean? Do you intend to rob us?"
Jia Xing Tian replied coldly.
"That won't be necessary. Earlier, I saw a Three-Leaf Green Spirit Grass on the railing. I wonder if you would be willing to transfer it to me?"
Upon hearing this, Jia Xing Tian immediately sneered. Fan Lao truly was reckless enough to try to seize even Mister Jiang Cheng's belongings. Was he tired of living?
"My apologies, Blood Sect Leader Fan Lao, but this Three-Leaf Green Spirit Grass already belongs to Mister Jiang Cheng. We have no authority to interfere."
Hearing this, Fan Lao, the Blood Sect Leader, shifted his gaze toward Jiang Cheng, who was counting his money, and strode over.
"Young brother, could you give this Three-Leaf Green Spirit Grass to my sect? My sect is willing to pay twice its original price. What do you say?"
Jiang Cheng did not even raise his head. "Not interested. If the Blood Sect Leader likes it, go search for it in the Monster Mountain Range yourself."
"What did you say?!" Fan Lao gritted his teeth in fury and was about to attack when Hai Bodong stopped him. "Old bastard, you're not qualified to lay a hand on him."
Fan Lao knew that there were many Experts here. If he remained, he could very well be besieged by the Dou Emperors of the Jia Ma Empire. Although the Medicine Emperor of the Black Corner Region carried some deterrence, he was still far too weak in the Jia Ma Empire.
If they insisted on killing him, then even if the Medicine Emperor came personally, it would be of no use.
Fan Lao could only suppress the fury in his heart before turning around and leaving with several of his subordinates.
Hai Bodong put away the Ice Halberd in his hand. "Those shameless bastards actually dared to run wild in the Jia Ma Empire."
"Hehe, Hai Bodong, I never expected you to make a move as well."
Jia Xing Tian walked forward with a smile. He knew the Ice Emperor's character well. Normally, Hai Bodong would not care in the slightest about the safety of the Jia Ma Empire; doing as he pleased was his principle.
Yet this time, he had actually acted. It truly made people sigh that the Ice Emperor had changed.
Hai Bodong said blandly, "I simply did not want this fellow to die in the Mite'er Auction House. Otherwise, once word got out, the Mite'er Auction House's reputation would be ruined."
Seeing this, Jia Xing Tian could not say anything more. He turned to Mister Confucian Sage and cupped his hands. "Mister, let my Jia Ma Empire cover the cost of all the medicinal materials you purchased. Consider it a gesture of friendship."
"We can be friends, but there is no need for favors." After paying for the Three-Leaf Green Spirit Grass, Jiang Cheng said, "I do not like owing people favors. If anything happens in the future, you may come find me."
Jia Xing Tian could only smile awkwardly and say nothing further. He understood Mister Confucian Sage's personality. Even if all the gold coins in the world were placed before him, he would not take a single one.
That was the bearing of Mister Confucian Sage.
"Alright, everyone. Since the auction has ended and I have found most of the medicinal materials I needed, I will not remain in the Jia Ma Empire any longer."
"Ah?" The Experts were all stunned and hurriedly asked, "You are leaving so soon?"
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