An incense stick's worth of time was very short. Whether or not the Moon Jade Realm cultivators present had made sufficient preparations, they ultimately submitted their bids. As Luan Xiao'e's voice rang out once more, more than ten Three Realms cultivators entered from outside the hall and collected the Jade Slips from the Moon Jade Realm cultivators one by one.
Luan Xiao'e's side was responsible for inspecting and tallying them, though it was merely a formality.
A moment later, she looked up with a smile. "Are the fellow Daoists from Four Directions Island present?"
Zhou Chuang and Kang Cheng hurriedly rose, putting on an act as though they were not acquainted with Luan Xiao'e. They cupped their fists and said, "Zhou Chuang of Four Directions Island greets Island Master Luan."
"Kang Cheng greets Island Master Luan."
Luan Xiao'e nodded. "Four Directions Island's bid is the most sincere. From this day onward, this island belongs to Four Directions Island."
As her words fell, quite a few Moon Jade Realm cultivators in the hall revealed disappointed expressions. These were people who had sincerely wished to take possession of Baiyue Island but had missed their chance. Others remained perfectly composed; they had likely only come to watch the excitement.
Both Zhou Chuang and Kang Cheng beamed with delight, fully playing the part of men who had picked up an enormous bargain.
Luan Xiao'e spoke again. "The two of you, we Three Realms cultivators will remain at Baiyue for ten days. During this time, we will spare no effort in helping you construct the island's defenses. At the same time, please prepare the corresponding Lingyu in full."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chuang immediately said gratefully, "Then many thanks to Island Master Luan."
He had previously been somewhat worried that if the people of Three