Qian Chen VS Dugu Bo! Head-to-Head, Neither Yielding-A Titled Douluo!

Qian Chen did not refuse.

"Alright."

Xue Qinghe walked toward the VIP passage beside him.

Their sleeves brushed together again.

This time, Xue Qinghe did not rashly put an arm around Qian Chen.

But the hand hidden within her sleeve never fully relaxed.

At the end of the VIP passage,

the auction house manager hurried back.

A middle-aged man in a black robe followed behind him.

The man was not tall, with a round face and several gemstone rings on his fingers.

The moment his eyes fell on Qian Chen, surprise appeared in them.

He first looked at Xue Qinghe.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Xue Qinghe gave a slight nod.

"It has been a long time, Boss Jin."

Boss Jin withdrew his gaze and looked at Qian Chen again.

"This must be Young Master Qian Chen?"

Qian Chen replied calmly, "That's me."

The smile on Boss Jin's face grew more enthusiastic.

He had already learned from the manager that the person before him had produced a right arm soul bone with more than ten thousand years of cultivation.

But he had not expected it.

This Young Master Qian Chen was actually traveling with the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou.

Moreover, judging by how close they stood, their relationship was clearly very intimate.

Someone who could have Xue Qinghe personally accompany him and casually produce a top-grade soul bone could not possibly be treated as an ordinary noble.

Boss Jin immediately took out a golden card and presented it to Qian Chen with both hands.

"Young Master Qian Chen, this is the Heaven Dou Auction House's highest-tier Supreme VIP Card."

"With this card, you may use a credit limit of ten million Gold Soul Coins at the auction house."

Qian Chen did not reach for it.

"I don't need credit."

"This isn't credit."

Boss Jin hurriedly explained.

"This is a privilege extended by the auction house to Supreme VIPs."

"In the future, any items you purchase here can be charged to this card."

"If you are willing, you may also entrust that soul bone to us for auction.

"The Gold Soul Coins you earn will be more than enough to cover the amount used this time."

Only then did Qian Chen accept the VIP card.

The card felt warm and smooth in his hand, and the Heaven Dou Auction House's emblem was engraved on its front.

Xue Qinghe glanced at Boss Jin.

"Boss Jin, you're certainly generous."

"You flatter me, Your Highness."

Boss Jin said respectfully,

"Being able to make Young Master Qian Chen's acquaintance is the auction house's honor."

"For anything Young Master takes a fancy to today, the auction house can grant an additional discount."

Qian Chen did not stand on ceremony.

"Then let's go in."

Boss Jin stepped aside to clear the way.

"Please."

Xue Qinghe entered the VIP area together with Qian Chen.

After entering the private room, Qian Chen quickly spotted several familiar figures.

Dugu Bo sat in the VIP seats on the left.

Dugu Yan stood behind him, her emerald-green hair falling past her slender waist.

Her dark purple short dress clung to her tall figure, revealing a pair of long, fair legs beneath its hem.

Purple boots wrapped around her calves, while the short dress accentuated her waistline clearly.

Dugu Yan noticed Qian Chen's gaze and immediately turned her head.

Thinking of how Qian Chen had defeated her with a single move six years ago made her feel bitter.

Dugu Bo saw Qian Chen as well.

His gaze lingered on Xue Qinghe for a moment before returning to Qian Chen.

Not far away,

Ning Fengzhi sat in another private room.

He wore a light-colored robe and had a gentle expression, with Bone Douluo Gu Rong standing beside him.

When Gu Rong saw Qian Chen, his brows furrowed slightly.

Ning Fengzhi, however, did not speak at once. He merely lifted his teacup and quietly observed Qian Chen.

Xue Qinghe sat beside Qian Chen.

"I didn't expect so many people to come today."

Qian Chen swept his gaze over the auction house.

"This auction is on quite a grand scale."

"This auction is held once every year."

Xue Qinghe poured him a cup of tea.

"The nobles and sects of Heaven Dou City all send representatives."

"If you see anything you like, just tell me."

Qian Chen picked up his teacup but did not answer.

On the auction stage,

the auctioneer had already stepped forward.

One auction item after another appeared.

Several ice-attribute materials caught Qian Chen's attention.

A piece of Deep Sea Cold Jade.

A stalk of Nine-Leaf Ice Orchid.

And an Ice Crystal Fruit that could stabilize Soul Power.

Qian Chen watched for a moment.

"Shui Bing'er and the others might be able to use these."

The teacup in Xue Qinghe's hand paused.

"You're planning to buy them for them?"

"They're members of Skywater Academy."

Qian Chen answered naturally.

"Since the cultivation resources suit them, it makes sense to buy them."

Xue Qinghe looked at him.

Shui Bing'er gave him snow orchid pastries.

The Ice Empress had been clinging to his arm.

And now he was going to buy cultivation resources for the girls of Skywater Academy at an auction.

Xue Qinghe felt increasingly uncomfortable.

"You certainly take good care of them."

"They're just cultivation resources."

"I can buy them for you too."

Qian Chen turned to look at her.

"Then I won't have to pay?"

Xue Qinghe's expression stiffened for a moment.

"Of course."

"Then sorry for the trouble, Brother Xue."

Qian Chen said it decisively.

Xue Qinghe looked at his calm face and could not find a word to refute him.

The auctioneer's voice echoed through the entire auction house.

"The next auction item is an Ice Jade Heart-Nourishing Pill personally refined by an alchemist."

"This pill can suppress poison for a short time while repairing damaged meridians within a Soul Master's body."

"The starting bid is ten thousand Gold Soul Coins."

The instant the words fell,

Dugu Bo raised the paddle in his hand.

"Ten thousand Gold Soul Coins."

The auction house quickly fell silent.

Everyone present knew Dugu Bo's identity.

This Poison Douluo had an eccentric temperament and always acted as he pleased.

There was simply no need to offend a Titled Douluo over a single pill.

The auctioneer waited for a moment.

No one continued bidding.

"Any higher bids?"

Qian Chen raised his paddle.

"Thirty thousand."

The clear bid rang out.

A wave of astonished discussion immediately rose throughout the auction house.

Everyone turned to look toward Qian Chen's private room.

Dugu Bo had already made a bid.

Yet this young man had directly raised the price to thirty thousand Gold Soul Coins.

Dugu Yan's expression darkened.

"What does he mean?"

Dugu Bo looked at Qian Chen but did not speak immediately.

Xue Qinghe turned her head.

"Qian Chen, what do you need this pill for?"

"To give to someone."

Qian Chen looked toward the auction stage.

"Fair competition."

Dugu Bo finally raised his paddle.

"Fifty thousand."

This price had already far exceeded the Ice Jade Heart-Nourishing Pill's actual value.

Dugu Yan looked at Qian Chen.

She wanted to know whether Qian Chen would continue bidding.

Qian Chen did not hesitate.

"Eighty thousand."

The auction house fell completely silent.

Many people froze with their teacups halfway to their mouths.

A pill capable of suppressing poison had actually been bid up to eighty thousand Gold Soul Coins.

This was no longer about buying a pill.

It was a contest with Dugu Bo right in front of him.

Xue Qinghe sighed softly.

"Why not let it go?"

"Dugu Bo has quite an eccentric personality."

"He may not openly fall out with me, but after leaving the Heaven Dou Auction House, he might still come looking for trouble with you."

Qian Chen looked at her.

"Brother Xue, are you afraid?"

"I'm not afraid."

Xue Qinghe's brows knitted slightly.

"I'm only reminding you."

"Dugu Bo might not have been among the very strongest, but his poison was extremely troublesome."

"If we could avoid offending him, it would be best not to."

Dugu Bo sat in the private room, a trace of gloom flashing through his eyes.

He truly needed the Ice Jade Heart-Nourishing Pill.

The snake venom had plagued him for years. Whenever the weather turned rainy, intense pain would course through his meridians. Although the Ice Jade Heart-Nourishing Pill could not cure the poison, it could at least ease his suffering.

But Qian Chen had raised the price in public, already stirring thoughts of seizing the treasure in him.

It was just that Xue Qinghe was right beside him.

He was unwilling to openly fall out with the Heaven Dou Royal Family.

Besides, Qian Chen's background had still not been investigated clearly.

Dugu Bo fell silent for a moment, then put down the bidding plaque in his hand.

The auctioneer immediately brought down the gavel.

"Eighty thousand Gold Soul Coins. The Ice Jade Heart-Nourishing Pill belongs to Young Master Qian Chen."

Qian Chen took out a golden card.

The manager personally stepped forward to verify it.

Before long, hushed discussion drifted in from outside the private room.

"Just who is he?"

"He dared to compete with the Poison Douluo for something, and the Crown Prince is accompanying him too."

"Could he be the heir of some top-tier sect?"

Dugu Yan rose to her feet.

Her gaze crossed the private rooms and landed on Qian Chen.

"Did you do that on purpose?"