"Hehe, if I wanted to make a move, why would I waste so much breath on you for so long?" Rogue cultivator Yuhong said arrogantly. "If I wished to kill you all, even with so many people here... who could stop me? Besides, this fellow Daoist is a renowned figure from afar. To tell the truth, he carries more weight than all the cultivators in this hall combined!"
"Senior..." Yuehua hesitated and turned to look at Xiao Hua.
Xiao Hua did not hesitate in the slightest. Smiling, he said, "Then let's do as he says!"
"Very well, everyone, please..." Rogue cultivator Yuhong was not surprised by Xiao Hua's choice. Smiling warmly, he raised a hand to gesture toward Xiao Hua. Before moving, he gave Elder Wen a meaningful glance.
Rogue cultivator Yuhong led a group of Golden Core disciples onto the raised platform. The disciples who had previously been standing guard there hurriedly flew down. After several Golden Core disciples had arranged the platform, Rogue cultivator Yuhong sat calmly in a jade chair and looked composedly at the crowd.
"Let's go..." Xiao Hua ignored Elder Wen. As he urged his body forward, he brought Yuehua and the others flying onto the platform. By now, Xiao Hua could use simple flying techniques, and no one could discern anything unusual from his magical power.
"Martial Granduncle..." several disciples said in low voices, "This Rogue cultivator Yuhong clearly harbors ulterior motives. We juniors will not go up. We'll stand guard below!"
"Hehe..." Rogue cultivator Yuhong smiled faintly. "I simply want to see what medicine he has hidden in his gourd! You should go up as well. Within this auction venue, it makes no difference where you stand!"
"Yes, Martial Granduncle!" The disciples answered and followed Elder Wen onto the raised platform.
The platform