Why is everyone arranging marriages for me wherever I go?

The atmosphere in the auction hall grew tense after the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator's challenge.

The elder hosting the auction, standing on the high platform, also showed a troubled expression.

According to the rules, once guests had their finances verified upon entry, no further checks were required.

However, the one speaking now was a powerful late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, and he couldn't directly offend him.

"Hmph, if you don't dare to bid any higher, then you should be the one checked first!"

Xiao Yue retorted fearlessly.

The auction only required three hundred Spirit Stones for entry, which had already been confirmed.

Demanding a re-verification of funds now, without any reason, was clearly using power to bully others.

Was she afraid of him?

Just as the elder was caught in a dilemma, a faint voice transmission reached his ear. It was from a true high-ranking member of the Star Moon Pavilion.

The elder's heart settled, and he immediately announced loudly, "According to our pavilion's rules, guests do not need to have their finances re-verified! The bidding will continue!"

Clearly, the Star Moon Pavilion did not break its own rules due to the pressure from the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

However, the elder added, "Of course, if the highest bidder cannot produce the full amount of Spirit Stones, they will face severe punishment from our pavilion, and this item will be awarded to the second-highest bidder."

This statement both upheld the rules and offered the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator a way to save face.

The cultivator snorted and eventually sat back down.

No matter how arrogant he was, he wouldn't dare to cause too much trouble in a shop opened by the Moongazing Sect.

But he also didn't continue bidding.

Two thousand five hundred Spirit Stones had far exceeded the value of this Magic Item and his own expectations.

"Two thousand five hundred Spirit Stones once!"

"Two thousand five hundred Spirit Stones twice!"

"Two thousand five hundred Spirit Stones thrice! Sold!"

The elder's hammer blow finalized the ownership of the Hidden Spirit Gauze, which had caused quite a stir.

"Brother Han, don't worry, I can definitely produce these Spirit Stones..." Xiao Yue immediately stood up, preparing to go backstage.

She had already decided that even if she had to sell a Magic Item gifted by her grandmother, she absolutely wouldn't let Han Feng lose face.

"No need, I'll go."

Han Feng shook his head, placed his hand on Xiao Yue's shoulder, and gestured for her to sit down.

Then, under the curious or questioning gazes of all the cultivators present, he walked alone towards the auction house's backstage.

His composed back made Xiao Yue, hidden under her cloak, stare in a daze.

Not long after, Han Feng returned.

In his hand, he held the shimmering Hidden Spirit Gauze!

This scene surprised many people in the hall!

They hadn't expected this cultivator, who appeared to be only at the early Foundation Establishment stage, to actually be able to produce the "huge sum" of two thousand five hundred Spirit Stones!

Xiao Yue was even more astonished, her small face beneath the cloak blooming into a smile.

Brother Han truly had hidden depths!

Han Feng returned to his seat and casually handed the Hidden Spirit Gauze to Xiao Yue.

Actually, when he went backstage just now, he had only taken off his cloak.

Steward Li recognized him immediately.

It was a joke; this was the benefactor who had just commissioned the auction of two Thousand Year Spirit Medicines, earning a net profit of six thousand Spirit Stones.

Let alone two thousand five hundred Spirit Stones, he could afford double that amount.

After deducting the cost of the Hidden Spirit Gauze, Steward Li respectfully handed the remaining three thousand five hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones to Han Feng.

"Some people, lacking strength themselves, still like to question this and that..."

Xiao Yue picked up the Hidden Spirit Gauze and deliberately said this to the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, finally getting her revenge. After using it, she returned it to Han Feng.

In the subsequent auction, several other valuable treasures appeared.

There was even a Talisman Treasure!

This Talisman Treasure was carved in the shape of a flying fork, and its power seemed comparable to the small sword Talisman Treasure in Han Feng's hand.

Han Feng naturally had no interest in bidding on it.

Finally, at midnight, the grand auction came to an end.

The cultivators gradually departed.

As they were leaving, Xiao Yue was still somewhat indignant and asked Steward Li about the identity of the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator who had competed with them earlier.

It was clear that she suspected he was also a cultivator from the Moongazing Sect.

This time, the other party had humiliated him so greatly; if he could find out their identity, he would surely make them pay.

Steward Li, however, smiled and politely refused.

This concerned the reputation of the Star Moon Pavilion, so he naturally couldn't leak the customer's information.

Xiao Yue could only give up in disappointment.

Han Feng, on the other hand, didn't seem to mind, as he already had a guess in mind.

That person was most likely Xuan Le, a cultivator at the late Foundation Establishment stage mentioned in the original work.

Before leaving the Star Moon Pavilion, Han Feng spent another three thousand Spirit Stones to purchase a large quantity of Pills from the shop.

This extravagant spending of Spirit Stones surprised Xiao Yue once again.

She had thought Han Feng buying the Hidden Spirit Gauze was his limit, and she didn't expect him to be able to easily produce three thousand Spirit Stones.

Just how much wealth does Brother Han have?

The two returned fully loaded, summoned their flying Magic Items, and prepared to head back to their sect's cave dwelling.

The market was located on the outskirts of the Thousand Moon Mountain Range, and the return trip would take another day.

But this time, Han Feng was not as cautious as he usually was when leaving the market.