As the two rapidly exchanged voice transmissions, the young Daoist's gaze resting on Shangguan Tianque suddenly turned amused, a smile laden with deeper meaning.
"Fellow Daoist Shangguan, are you preparing for your final push into the Spirit Transformation Realm? I hear some of the materials at this auction are exceedingly sought after.
"However, the territory of the 'Po Jun Sect' has expanded considerably now, so your coffers must be incomparably abundant. This humble Daoist shall first wish you success in obtaining what you desire!"
When Liu Huaigu spoke those words, his smile was especially broad. Shangguan Tianque's face remained placid and undisturbed, and he cupped his hands toward the other party as though expressing his thanks.
"There is no need for Fellow Daoist Liu to concern himself over that!"
Yet Li Yan knew that Shangguan Tianque was definitely already angered within.
The Nascent Soul cultivators here could probably all more or less guess Shangguan Tianque's purpose in coming to the market this time. Some of them might even have shared the same purpose, but they would generally keep a tacit understanding between themselves.
For Liu Huaigu to say it aloud like this was deliberately exposing Shangguan Tianque's objective. It was undoubtedly telling Shangguan Tianque that obtaining those materials would certainly not be so easy.
At the same time, he was hinting to everyone present that Shangguan Tianque would spare no expense to purchase them. He possessed the resources of two sects, so there was no need to hold back when driving up the price.
If he could say such things here, then if he truly intended to make trouble for Shangguan Tianque, he would spread even more rumors outside.
Liu Huaigu swiftly shifted his gaze, settling it upon Li Yan, who sat at Shangguan Tianque's side. This was the only