"Presumptuous!"
Shen Qianyue stepped to the window and roared in a low voice that echoed throughout the hall.
The aura of the Divine Sea Realm Sixth Layer erupted suddenly.
Inside and outside the private room, dozens of array patterns lit up simultaneously, and an invisible barrier of divine sense pushed out, colliding head-on with the two probing divine senses.
Han Kui let out a muffled groan, and his body swayed.
He already had a hidden injury to his soul, and now that his consciousness had been forcibly shaken back, it felt as if a gash had been torn open in his sea of consciousness, and excruciating pain shot straight to his brow.
His gaunt face twitched a few times.
When Han Kui looked up again, his gaze toward the private room on the third floor held a hint of apprehension.
Inside another private room on the third floor.
Chen Xuanhai also took a half step back, and several fine cracks appeared on the floor tiles beneath his feet.
He raised his hand and pressed it to his brow, circulating his spiritual energy several times before finally suppressing the turbulent sea of consciousness.
"Such powerful spiritual sense."
Chen Xuanhai stared at the wall next door, his expression grave.
The opponent's displayed realm was only the Divine Sea Realm Sixth Layer, but his divine sense was far more refined than that of ordinary martial artists of the same realm.
Moreover, the aura carried a hint of stagnation due to damage to one's foundation; if not for the injury, the opponent's original cultivation level would probably be even higher.
Shen Qianyue did not pursue them further.
He stood by the window, his Divine Sea Realm aura enveloping the entire private room, his gaze sweeping over Han Kui and another private room.
The warning has been given.
If anyone dares to test him again, he will not simply repel their divine sense.
The entire venue fell silent.
On the auction stage, Su Mei also stopped smiling.
" Elder Han, and the distinguished guests in the private rooms on the third floor."
She first looked at Han Kui, then looked up at the private room where Chen Xuanhai was.
"The isolation formation of the Pill Pavilion is indeed unable to stop Divine Sea Realm expert from spying at full strength, but that does not mean that you can break the auction rules at will."
"If any of you wish to bid, the Pill Pavilion welcomes you."
"If anyone uses their divine sense to spy on other guests again, the Pill Pavilion will immediately suspend the auction and ask them to leave."
She paused for a moment, her voice turning colder.
This is the first and the last time.
The words had barely left his mouth.
From the shadows on the side of the venue, an aura of the Late Divine Sea Realm slowly rose.
The person in charge did not appear, nor did he speak.
But that oppressive aura was like an invisible mountain, pressing down on the venue.
The several auras that had been subtly swirling within them immediately vanished completely.
Han Kui's expression changed several times in succession.
He hadn't expected that a Divine Sea Realm Sixth Layer expert was hiding in that private room.
What bothered him even more was that the other person's aura was completely unfamiliar.
He had met most of the well-known Divine Sea Realm experts from the seven major sects.
Even if they had never fought each other, they wouldn't be completely without any impression.
We were able to access the private rooms on the third floor.
There was also an unfamiliar expert at the Divine Sea Realm Sixth Layer accompanying him.
Furthermore, that young woman could casually manipulate millions of mid-grade spirit stones...
The Great Qian Imperial Family!
The answer instantly popped into Han Kui's mind.
This place was originally the Great Qian Imperial City.
The other party is from royalty; it makes perfect sense.
Among the younger generation of the royal family, there is only one woman who can have Divine Sea Realm Sixth Layer expert protecting her and who also possesses such wealth.
Princess Ling Xueyao of the Great Qian Dynasty.
Han Kui narrowed his eyes.
If Ling Xueyao is indeed in the private room, then her intention to fight for the Soul-Consolidating Origin-Returning Pill at all costs is worth pondering.
Ling Zhantian has not made a public appearance for many years.
The royal family has publicly stated that he has been in seclusion.
However, the information obtained by the Puppet Sect through secret channels was completely different from what the royal family said.
Now, Ling Xueyao has personally come to the auction house, determined to obtain a sixth-grade pill for repairing the soul...
Han Kui suppressed the stinging pain in his mind and did not expose it in public.
Compared to a Soul-Consolidating Origin-Returning Pill, confirming Ling Zhantian's condition is more important.
If he continues to fight, he will only offend both the royal family and the Pill Pavilion.
not worth.
"I was rude just now."
Han Kui slowly leaned back in his seat.
"Since the Pill Pavilion has already spoken, I will withdraw from this Soul-Consolidating Origin-Returning Pill and Origin-Returning Pill."
He spoke calmly, as if everything that had just happened was a misunderstanding.
But his fingers had already sunk into the armrest, and cracks were spreading beneath his palms.
The Purple Lightning Heart-Devouring Vine was stolen.
Even the Soul-Consolidating Origin-Returning Pill couldn't secure it.
Now, he has been publicly warned by the Pill Pavilion.
He made a note of this debt.
Inside another private room on the third floor.
Qin Hao held the jade cup, lost in thought.
A private room on the third floor, a young woman, and a guardian at the Divine Sea Realm Sixth Layer...
That clear, cold female voice from before flashed through his mind again.
He had been focused on the Soul-Consolidating Origin-Returning Pill and hadn't thought about it in detail.
Now, recalling it again, the voice gradually overlapped with a voice I had heard three years ago.
A moment later, Qin Hao's brows relaxed.
"So it was her."
Chen Xuanhai suppressed the stinging pain in his mind and returned to the soft couch.
"Has the Holy Son already guessed who the other party is?"
Qin Hao placed the jade cup on the table.
"If I'm not mistaken, the person sitting next to me should be Princess Ling Xueyao of the Great Qian Dynasty."
Chen Xuanhai turned to look at the wall between the two private rooms.
"Princess Great Qian?"
"Good."
Qin Hao said calmly, "Three years ago, Seven Sects Grand Competition, the royal family sent people to observe the ceremony, and Ling Xueyao sat in the royal seats."
"Although she was wearing a veil at the time, I still managed to exchange a few words with her."
To be precise, it was Qin Hao who took the initiative to approach and strike up a conversation.
Out of politeness, Ling Xueyao only responded with one sentence.
But he always remembered that clear, calm voice.
Qin Hao no longer concealed his identity.
He used his spiritual power to envelop his voice and sent it out of the private room.
"May I ask if the neighbor next door is Princess Ling Xueyao of the Great Qian Dynasty?"
The sound carried.
The room fell silent for a moment, then erupted into a frenzy.
" The Great Qian Princess? She actually came in person?"
"No wonder he could sit in a private room on the third floor and spend so lavishly."
"The person Han Kui just threatened was actually the Princess of Great Qian?"
"This is the imperial city! He dared to threaten a royal princess in public; he's incredibly audacious."
A series of gazes shifted back and forth between Han Kui and the private room on the third floor.
Han Kui remained expressionless, as if he hadn't heard anything.
Qin Hao also ignored the discussions below, his voice becoming much gentler.
"I am Qin Hao, the Holy Son of the Cangyun Sect."
"I met the princess once during the Seven Sects Grand Competition three years ago. I never expected to meet her again at the Pill Pavilion today."
Holy Son of the Cangyun Sect.
Qin Hao.
As the identity was revealed, a murmur of gasps rippled through the hall once more.
"It's actually Qin Hao. No wonder he's qualified to enter the private room on the third floor."
"I heard that he was able to kill Eighth Level of the Heavenly Origin Realm demon beast with a single move a year ago, so his strength is probably even greater now."
" The Cangyun Sect has long been grooming him to be their next sect leader. He's also a strong contender for the top spot in the sect competition a month from now."
Someone lowered their voice and brought up another old story.
"Didn't the Cangyun Sect propose marriage to the royal family a year ago?"
"I heard that the person Qin Hao is proposing to is Ling Xueyao."
"It's not just the Cangyun Sect. The holy sons of several other sects also asked their sects to propose marriage, but in the end, they were all rejected by the princess."
"So, Qin Hao's fight with the princess for the elixir tonight was truly a case of the flood washing away the Dragon King's temple."
These discussions naturally did not escape the notice of the people in the private room on the third floor.
Ling Xueyao frowned slightly.
She originally didn't want to respond to Qin Hao.
However, the century-old agreement between the royal family and the seven clans still stands.
Qin Hao has already revealed his identity in public. If she doesn't respond at all, it will inevitably be interpreted by those with ulterior motives as the royal family being dissatisfied with the Cangyun Sect.
After a moment of silence, Ling Xueyao spoke softly.
"It is I, the Empress."
There are only three words.
Having acknowledged his identity, he did not give Qin Hao a chance to continue the conversation.
Many people in the venue sighed inwardly.
Rumor has it that the Princess of Great Qian is aloof and cold, and never gives any suitors special treatment.
Seeing it today, I can confirm it's true.
Even if the other party is the Holy Son of the Cangyun Sect, he can only get a single response.
Han Kui remained outwardly calm, but his heart grew increasingly gloomy.
It really was Ling Xueyao.
Since she personally intervened and was willing to pay 1.8 million mid-grade spirit stones, it shows that this pill is of great importance.
Ling Xueyao's soul was not injured.
There have been no reports of the royal family's retainers suffering any spiritual injuries recently, so the person who could make her so anxious is most likely Ling Zhantian, who has not appeared for many years.
In other words...
The information the sect received was at least 80% credible.
Ling Zhantian is really in trouble.
Thinking of this, the anger that had risen in Han Kui's heart due to the failed auction subsided somewhat.
They didn't get the elixir, but they received news that could influence the entire situation in the Eastern Continent.
As long as this matter is sent back to the Puppet Sect, the sect will naturally reassess the current strength of the royal family.
Inside a private room on the third floor.
Chu Yunfei leaned against the window, looking at Ling Xueyao's aloof profile, a hint of mockery in his eyes.
"I never expected that Your Highness would run into a former suitor while visiting the auction."
Ling Xueyao turned her head and glared at him.
"The marriage proposal was solely the wishful thinking of the Cangyun Sect and has nothing to do with me."
"I have already refused; don't make fun of this."
Chu Yunfei's smile deepened.
"I was just remarking on the princess's popularity; I didn't say you had any relationship with him. Your explanation is so clear, it's as if you're afraid I'll misunderstand."
Ling Xueyao gripped the sword sheath, her knuckles tightening slightly.
Chu Yunfei.
"If you say another word, I'll throw you into the main hall and make you sit with Han Kui."
"This is Her Highness the Princess's private room; you naturally have the right to ask her to leave."
Chu Yunfei glanced at the wall next door, then lowered his voice and added, "However, if Holy Son Qin knew that Her Highness the Princess personally brought me back to her palace last night, I wonder if he would still be able to sit so calmly."
Ling Xueyao snorted coldly.
What exactly are you trying to say?
"Nothing."
Chu Yunfei laughed and said, "I just think that if he knew that I, the fake prince consort, was with the princess, he might misunderstand."
So what if it's a misunderstanding?
Ling Xueyao spoke calmly.
"I don't care."