The Awkward Master and Disciple! Divine Artifact! Soul Raising Pill! Arrogant Then Fawning!

"Three hundred thousand!"

Ling Xiao waved his hand grandly.

As soon as these words were spoken, all the bidding immediately ceased.

Countless people cursed inwardly, wondering which prodigal son was spending a fortune to win a beauty's smile?

But this number was simply too high.

No matter how much the dance partner or lover beside them pinched their arms or thighs, no one else dared to follow.

Inside the private room.

Qian Renxue looked at the magnificent dress brought by the maid, her heart filled with emotion.

"Teacher... you really don't have to do this. What reason is there for a teacher to buy things for a disciple?"

She felt incredibly awkward about letting Ling Xiao spend money for her.

"Ah, it's nothing, nothing—"

Ling Xiao waved his hand with great magnanimity.

"You're paying for it anyway."

"Huh?" Qian Renxue, holding the dress, froze abruptly. Her mouth formed a small circle.

Her expression shifted from touched to bewildered to gritting her teeth, completing an entire drama in a few seconds.

"Um... Teacher, I'm out of money on my card!"

It wasn't that she had absolutely no money.

After losing five hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins at the Douluo Arena, she only had a little over a hundred thousand left on her card.

That was why she hadn't dared to bid earlier.

Now it was Ling Xiao's turn to fall silent...

"Sir, will you be paying by card, or...?"

The slightly plump manager, his expression suspicious as he stared at Qian Renxue, who was muttering to herself with a changing face, prompted her tactfully.

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue became even more embarrassed and glared resentfully at Ling Xiao.

"Ahem, just put it on my tab for now. We'll settle it later,"

Ling Xiao knew he couldn't remain hidden any longer and revealed himself as he spoke.

The manager was also taken aback to see another person suddenly appear. After all, he was experienced and knew that those in the imperial capital were either wealthy or noble.

It was perfectly normal for young masters and ladies to bring guards, so he simply assumed the other party's concealment technique was quite advanced.

"No problem, sir!"

"I'll have my staff note it down, and we'll settle everything at the counter after the auction."

The manager maintained his smile, but inwardly, he felt contempt and a cold sneer.

Pretending to be a big shot when you have no money!

There would be another good show to watch after the auction...

"Oh, right—can your auction house accept consignment auctions?"

Ling Xiao asked casually.

"If so, please add this item to the list."

He took out a small pill bottle from his sleeve and casually placed it on the table.

"Of course, sir. May I ask what kind of medicine this is?"

The chubby manager still smiled humbly.

"I refined it myself—call it the Soul Raising Pill!"

"For anyone below the Soul Douluo rank, it will instantly increase their soul power by one level!"

"Ah? This... increase soul power by one level?"

The chubby manager was stunned.

Qian Renxue also slightly widened her mouth.

"Teacher, you don't have to... I can use other items as collateral."

"No need! It's just leftover scraps from when I was refining medicine earlier!"

Ling Xiao waved his hand dismissively.

Qian Renxue's lips twitched uncontrollably.

Leftover scraps...

Since he called them scraps, what else could she say?

"Sir, before the auction concludes, it is possible to add items to the roster, but they must undergo professional verification!"

The chubby manager had steadied himself from his initial shock, replying with a smile and a tone that had returned to his usual propriety.

No matter how flowery Ling Xiao's words were, he couldn't just believe everything he was told.

He didn't care if it was a medicinal pill or not, nor did he care about potential side effects!

But he had to confirm that this item could truly allow a Spirit Master below the Spirit Douluo level to advance by one rank.

These were the rules for participating in the Ghost Market auction!

"No problem, go ahead."

Ling Xiao waved his hand, not in the least bit worried that the other party might embezzle his item.

The chubby manager carried the tray with the medicine bottle, bowed politely, and retreated.

However, not long after, the chubby manager came jogging back.

A layer of fine sweat hung on his forehead, and his face was filled with irrepressible excitement and agitation.

"Sir, your medicinal pill has passed the appraisal and has been arranged for the grand finale!"

"There are currently nine items left before it goes up!"

He had previously suspected that Ling Xiao was exaggerating, but now there was no doubt.

A medicinal pill that could increase spirit power by one rank!

It was simply incredible.

Moreover, since he was the one who had accepted it, he would receive a significant commission once it was auctioned off.

"Mm, understood. You may leave now."

Ling Xiao was naturally not the least bit surprised by this result.

Qian Renxue also wore an expression that suggested it was only natural.

"That... Sir—"

"Our auction house's presiding elder would like to meet with you after the auction concludes."

"Would you be willing to grace us with your presence...?"

The chubby manager did not retreat; instead, he cautiously took another half-step forward, his voice lowered to a whisper, his attitude ten times more respectful than before.

"A meeting is unnecessary. Do not disturb me with such matters again."

"Yes, yes, yes, it is our fault. I shall withdraw at once!"

The chubby manager broke into a cold sweat, "If you have any such pills you wish to trade in the future, please be sure to prioritize our auction house!"

"We will offer you the best possible price!"

He clearly did not want to easily give up on a wealthy patron like Ling Xiao, so he bowed while retreating toward the door, his face full of sycophantic smiles.

Seeing that Ling Xiao remained unresponsive, he finally closed the door behind him with lingering reluctance.

"Pfft... Teacher, you are being too heartless!"

The moment the door clicked shut, Qian Renxue recalled how nervous and fawning the chubby manager had been, looking as if he wished he could wipe the floor clean with his own sleeves.

She finally couldn't hold it in and burst into laughter.

"What are you laughing at? What is so funny?"

Ling Xiao said irritably, "Isn't this all to pay your bill?"

"Oh..."

Qian Renxue obediently shut her mouth.

Yet, as she touched the golden-threaded fish-scale dress, she could not hide the joy in her heart.

The two had originally been prepared to leave, but now, lacking the funds to pay the bill, they were forced to sit and wait for the final auction.

They had assumed the following items would just be filler, but when the third-to-last item was brought out, Ling Xiao suddenly let out a soft sound of surprise.

"Now appearing is an extremely special auction item!"

The host lifted the red cloth to reveal a pitch-black, fist-sized stone on the tray.

"Its hardness far exceeds all known ores; even a Title Douluo cannot leave a single scratch upon it!"

"If it could be forged into a weapon, it would undoubtedly be a super divine artifact that surpasses all others!"

The host unusually added quite a few lines.

This was because the auction house had invested a lot of capital to acquire this stone, only for it to end up unsold in their hands.

Those who were not particularly interested in the stone before, after his introduction, became a little more interested, and began to bid sparsely.

"Bid for that stone!"

Ling Xiao suddenly said.

"Stone? Is there anything special about that stone?"

Qian Renxue turned her head, her eyes full of confusion.

"That is a Star Core, the most refined part left behind after a planet dies, also known as the Essence of Stars!"

Ling Xiao said slowly, "Integrate it into your sword, and it will imbue the sword with a trace of sentience and allow it to connect with your will!"

"Its quality will undergo a complete transformation, even elevating it to the level of a divine artifact!"