Chen Lin looked at the other man in surprise. This violated the auction rules. If everyone did this, there would be no point in holding an auction.
Yet he noticed that Ye Qingcheng showed no reaction at all, and realized that the old man must have an extraordinary status.
He immediately looked at Ye Luo.
Understanding his meaning, Ye Luo whispered, "The Wang Lineage's Supreme Elder, a bloodline clan elder at void refinement perfection!"
Chen Lin immediately understood.
The Wang Lineage was the foremost bloodline clan on the Northern Wilderness Continent. Like Luo Qinglan, its members possessed the Phoenix bloodline.
Its strongest member was this Supreme Elder, Wang Tiangu, whose combat prowess was said to be formidable.
With him stepping forward in person, it was no wonder Ye Qingcheng said nothing. The others probably would not intervene either.
Sure enough, a full tea's worth of time passed without anyone bidding, and the treasure fell into his hands.
Rather than going to the Trading Hall, he walked straight up and put the treasure away, then cupped his hands toward Ye Qingcheng. "I truly had no choice this time. My daughter genuinely loves this item. I will remember this favor, and personally apologize to Fellow Daoist Tianxuan shortly!"
Lineage Patriarch Ye was also at void refinement great perfection, and the man had shown him the respect he deserved.
The auction ended there.
Although it had begun with a tiger's head and ended with a snake's tail, failing to reach its final climax, the cultivators had still seen numerous treasures, and some had purchased items they desired.
It could certainly be called a worthwhile trip.
Next came the Exchange Meeting for high-level cultivators, though it would be held at another venue.
Since this was an Exchange Meeting for high-level cultivators, it had nothing