He could not help but let out a long breath, a trace of relief flickering across his brows beneath the cloak. These two Eighth-grade Pills tempered by Nine-Colored Pill Lightning were indeed priceless, enough to drive countless forces in the Central Plains mad, but with his current wealth, he could still afford to produce them calmly.
Although Xiao Yan had long since refined a Heavenly Flame himself, the temptation of the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame was simply too deadly. If he could use this Fragment Map to uncover clues about the Heavenly Flame, or even subdue this legendary Heavenly Flame, it would be a tremendous stroke of fortune.
Even if he could not use it himself, he could give it to his cousin, who was particularly concerned with Heavenly Flames. That thought made him determined to obtain this Fragment Map.
Old Man Baoshan slowly swept his gaze across the silent hall. Seeing that no one else called out to raise the price, he stroked his white beard and laughed loudly.
"Since none of you intend to bid any higher, this Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame Fragment Map shall belong to this gentleman, who bid two Eighth-grade Pills tempered by Nine-Colored Pill Lightning!"
As his words fell, Xiao Yan flicked his sleeve, and a lustrous jade bottle shot through the air toward the auction platform with perfect precision.
Old Man Baoshan reached out to catch it. Pale golden Dou Qi curled around his fingertips, and with a casual glance, he determined the pills' quality. He nodded in satisfaction.
He immediately flicked his finger, and the yellowed Fragment Map in his palm turned into a streak of light, carrying a faint ancient aura as it flew directly toward the corner where Xiao Yan stood.
Xiao Yan raised his hand and firmly caught the