Two Hercules of the Blood Wolf Demi-human Race lifted a three-foot tall copper tripod onto the auction stage.
Even though the two of them were already quite careful, when the tripod landed on the ground, it still made a resounding sound, and the four feet of the tripod pressed the stage surface to a slight downward depression.
From this, it could be seen how heavy the copper tripod was.
“This copper tripod, at least 800,000 pounds, is not cast from ordinary materials.”
The crowd stared at the copper tripod on the auction stage, all of them whispering.
The huge copper cauldron was completely covered in green patina, and underneath the patina, there were densely engraved words, exuding an ancient flavor.
Qi Fayu stood underneath the copper cauldron and began to introduce, “This cauldron, named Kaiyuan Deer Cauldron, was the ancestral weapon that the Sacred Brightness Central Empire had to use in the past for sacrificing to the ancestors, gods, and heaven and earth.”
“Eight hundred years ago during the war, the Sacred Brightness Central Empire was overthrown, the imperial city was overrun, and the entire city was burned and looted. During the war, the Kaiyuan Deer Cauldron, which carries the nation’s fortune, was also lost, and it changed hands several times before finally falling into the Moon Worshipping Divine Sect.”
“……”
Zhang Ruochen’s gaze, fixed on the top of the bronze tripod, and instantly, familiar memories, like a tidal wave, surged in, seemingly taking him back to eight hundred years ago.
Every year, on the winter solstice day, when snow was flying, Zhang Ruochen would bathe and burn incense under the courtesans’ service, change into clean and tidy python dragon imperial robes, and follow Emperor Ming and all the civil and military officials to sacrifice heaven and earth and the gods below the Kaiyuan Deer Cauldron, praying for the fortunes of the country in the coming year.
In his ears, it was as if the voice of a palace maid calling him to wake up came, and as if the voice of the Crown Prince’s Crown Prince reading out the sacrificial text resounded aloud.
The Kaiyuan Deer Cauldron was, indeed, a state-suppressing ancestral weapon of the Sacred Brightness Central Empire, but it wasn’t such a powerful battle weapon that it was of limited value.
For the old part of the Sacred Brightness Central Empire, it nevertheless had an extraordinary significance, carrying the national fortune of the Sacred Brightness Central Empire.
By obtaining it, one could gather people and fight for the world.
Perhaps, the Moon Worshipping Demon Sect was precisely looking at the imminent chaos in the Kunlun Realm, which was why they put the Kaiyuan Deer Cauldron up for auction, wanting to stir up this muddy water, even more.
In Murong Yue’s eyes, a look of surprise appeared, and she immediately turned her head, her gaze fixed on Zhang Ruochen’s body, saying, “Your Highness ……?”Zhang Ruochen stretched out a hand to stop what she was about to say next, saying, “Later on, you will be the one to step forward to bid on the auction, and no matter what, you will have the Opening Deer Cauldron auctioned off.”?”However, on my subordinate’s body, I don’t have that many holy stones.”Murong Yue revealed a hint of worry.
“Don’t worry about the holy stones, I will use divine blood and replace the holy stones. I believe that the cultivators of the Devil Cult are more willing to receive divine blood.”Zhang Ruochen said.
With Zhang Ruochen’s full support, Murong Yue was instantly relieved.
“Opening Element Sacred Cauldron, starting price 10,000 Sacred Stones, each increase shall not be less than 100 Sacred Stones.”
When Qi Fayu reported the base price of the Opening Elemental Sacred Cauldron, a large chorus of sighing voices resounded in the auction room.
After all, the Kaiyuan Deer Cauldron was only an ancient bronze artifact, not even a hundred-stripe Saint Artifact. If it wasn’t for the fact that it was the ancestral artifact of the Sacred Brightness Central Empire, no one could have purchased it even if the reserve price was a holy stone.
“The Pearl Pavilion is really asking for a lion’s share, making it clear that it wants to ruthlessly rip off Kong Hongbi.”A Patriarch level figure laughed in a low voice.
The cultivators present all knew that the Opening Deer Cauldron was very important to Ming Tang, and Kong Hongbi would definitely auction it off.
A cold color appeared in Kong Hongbi’s eyes, a trace of hatred was born towards the Moon Worshipping Demon Sect, and he secretly resolved in his heart to find a way to retaliate back in the future.
Ten thousand Sacred Stones was indeed a heavenly price, yet, it was still within Kong Hongbi’s tolerance.
“Ten thousand holy stones.”Kong Hongbi shouted out the price.
In the auction room, the three deacons of the Pearl Pavilion simultaneously smiled and nodded, feeling satisfied.
Just when everyone thought that Kong Hongbi would be able to take down the Opening Deer Cauldron by spending 10,000 Saint Stones, Murong Yue, who was sitting beside Zhang Ruochen, shouted out the price, “11,000 Saint Stones.”
The crowd looked at each other in disbelief and stared over toward Murong Yue, resounding with a murmur of whispers.
An old man, uttering the origin of Murong Yue’s birth, said, “Murong Yue is an outstanding heir of the Murong Family, and the Murong Family was a powerful family in the former Sacred Brightness Central Empire, could it be that the Murong Family also wants to compete for the world and rebuild the Sacred Brightness Central Empire?”
Various speculations appeared in the auction house.
Of course, it was only at the auction house of the Black Market Headquarters that they dared to say such treacherous words. If it was in the auction house of the Martial City, whoever dared to mention rebuilding the Sacred Ming Central Empire would definitely be copied and exterminated.
Kong Hongbi glanced at Murong Yue and said disdainfully, ”I really didn’t expect that your Murong Family was also so interested in the Kaiyuan Deer Cauldron. It’s a pity that the orthodoxy of the Sacred Brightness Central Empire is in the Hall of Brightness, so even if the Murong Family obtains the Deer Cauldron of Enlightened Element, they won’t be able to command the group.”
Immediately afterward, Kong Hongbi raised the price, “Twelve thousand holy stones.”?”Thirteen thousand holy stones.”
“Fifteen thousand holy stones.”
……
The price soared.
When Murong Yue shouted out the astronomical price of “20,000 Holy Stones”, even Kong Hongbi was slightly hesitant.
On the contrary, the three deacons of the Pearl Pavilion were getting happier and happier, with smiles all over their faces, hoping that Kong Hongbi and Murong Yue would be able to raise the price even higher.
The Ghost Valley Saint General frowned tightly and transmitted his voice to Kong Hongbi, saying, ”Young Hall Master, Murong Yue is obviously prepared and is determined to win the Kaiyuan Deer Cauldron. If you guys continue to raise the price, I’m afraid that you won’t be able to beat it with 50,000 holy stones, and in the end, it will be cheaper for the Moon Worshipping Demon Sect instead.”?Kong Hongbi already had a grudge against the Moon Worshipping Demon Sect, and when he heard the words of the Ghost Valley Sacred General, he immediately asked, “What do you mean?”
The Ghost Valley Sacred General smiled insidiously, “Murong Yue auctioned off the Deer Cauldron of Enlightened Element, it must have been transported back to the Eastern Domain. However, the Central Domain is the territory of Ming Tang, so how easy is it for her to leave the Central Domain? We can completely intercept her halfway, and without having to spend a single Saint Stone, we can snatch the Sacred Cauldron of Enlightened Element into our hands.”
“That’s true, the Murong Family’s Saint Stones are also wealth that belongs to the Hall of Ming, why should they be cheap for the Moon Worshipping Demon Sect?”Kong Hongbi’s eyes narrowed, and in his pupils, murderous intent was concealed.
Kong Hongbi did not bid on the Opening Deer Cauldron again, and in the end, Murong Yue spent 20,000 holy stones and auctioned off the Opening Deer Cauldron.
Murong Yue was a bit surprised, saying, “Kong Hongbi couldn’t possibly give up the Opening Yuan Deer Cauldron so easily, he must have an ulterior motive.”
“Don’t worry about him, the Enlightened Deer Cauldron belongs to the Sacred Brightness Central Empire and never belongs to the Hall of Brightness.”
Zhang Ruochen handed over 10,000 Sacred Stones to Da Sikong and two jars of Divine Blood to Murong Yue, telling them to extract the Elephant Soul of the Green Armored Sacred Elephant and the Enlightened Deer Cauldron respectively.
Paying one hundred and twenty Sacred Stones and extracting the two Withered Wood Pills, Zhang Ruochen took Shi Beauty and left the auction house first.
As the two of them walked out of the auction house, pattering sounds came out from outside, and without realizing it, a thunderstorm was actually falling.
A streak of lightning, like a dragon and snake, crossed the sky, emitting a dazzling light. Immediately afterward, ear-shattering roars, came out from the clouds.
The rain, fell even harder.
Ouyang Huan, holding an oil-paper umbrella, marched in from the rain, with a breezy aura on his body, and said with a smile, “Brother Gu, I have already prepared the best upper room for you in the Heavenly Music Room.”
Zhang Ruochen glanced towards the stone beauty, and with his fingers, tenderly ruffled the hair on her face, before he was staring over to Ouyang Huan, saying, “Many thanks.”
“Take Mr. Gu to the Heavenly Music Room.”
Ouyang Huan’s finger, gently made a move, and two beautiful and dignified maids walked out.
The two maids, brought Zhang Ruochen to the Heavenly Music Room, and they retreated.
The three-story tall redwood pavilion came with a courtyard, which was planted with ancient pines and bamboos. The pine and bamboo swayed in the rain, making clattering sounds.
On the third floor of the attic, a red candle was lit.
As the cold wind blew, the candlelight of the red candle kept pulsing, making the atmosphere seem very eerie.
Zhang Ruochen and Shi Beauty sat cross-legged on top of the floor, one foot apart, facing each other.
Zhang Ruochen stared at her eyes and said, ”Ling Fei Yu, I don’t know, in your case, what has happened. However, it’s time for you to wake up, or else, the two of us, I’m afraid that it will be difficult to see tomorrow’s sun.”
Just now, Zhang Ruochen unleashed his spiritual power and found more than a dozen powerful auras in the four directions of the pavilion. They were hidden in the wind and rain and carried a murderous aura.
The stone beauty sat on the ground, her long hair scattered like a rainfall, and under the candlelight, the skin on her body, appeared extraordinarily crystalline, as if it was a layer of delicate jade wax.
Zhang Ruochen observed her eyes and said tentatively, “Did that battle with the Green Sky Blood Emperor destroy your will?”
The stone beauty’s eyelashes, gently fluttered.
At the same time, her ten slender and soft fingers were trembling as if she was a weak quail.
Seeing her reaction, Zhang Ruochen immediately added, “Ling Fei Yu, an unrivaled genius from three hundred years ago, you are unrivaled among your generation and have never lost once. You are very proud, your heart is full of confidence, and you don’t put anyone in your eyes.”
“Your path of cultivation is simply too smooth, and you haven’t experienced any setbacks. Or rather, any setbacks can be easily dissolved in front of you.”
“It is precisely for this reason that your Saint Dao, has a huge flaw.”
“You are like an exquisite ceramic vase, without any flaws, full of beauty, and most noticeable no matter where you place it. However, with a single blow from a hammer, you will fall apart and never be repairable again ……”
“Stop it!”
Tears flowed from the stone beauty’s eyes, as delicate as a pear blossom in a storm.
At this moment, Zhang Ruochen could finally ascertain that Ling Fei Yu had indeed had a problem with her state of mind, and her mental will had been dealt a severe blow, thus falling apart.
Zhang Ruochen stared at her and said, ”Losing to the Qing Tian Blood Emperor is not shameful at all, who hasn’t lost before? How many times have I lost to you, and have I ever fallen?”
“I am no longer the former Ling Fei Yu, just a stone beauty.”
With her eyes closed, not daring to meet Zhang Ruochen’s eyes, Beauty Shi gently shook her head and said, “Tonight, we will not die.”
With that, Shi Beauty slowly removed her clothes, revealing a delicate and delicate body, and took the initiative to walk over to Zhang Ruochen, with two pieces of soft red lips, imprinting on top of Zhang Ruochen’s cheeks.
Her delicate body, like a warm fragrance, smoothly fell into Zhang Ruochen’s arms, wanting to unbuckle his belt.
“Slap!”
A loud slap.
Immediately after, the stone beauty flew out with a bang, hitting the top of the table and knocking over the candlestick.
The candlelight went out, and the entire room, plunged into darkness.
“Whew.”
The cold wind outside the window kept pouring in.
Zhang Ruochen walked over and stared at the stone beauty who was crying on the floor, he couldn’t help but squeeze his fingers tightly and shook his head, saying, “I never hit women, but you made me break the rule. The reason why I beat you is because I don’t want to see you continue to fall.”
Tonight, if Zhang Ruochen meticulously sought to break Beauty Shi’s virginity, he would indeed be able to conceal himself from the cultivators of the Demon Sect and thus safely leave the Pearl Pavilion.
Moreover, Shi Beauty obviously did not want Zhang Ruochen to be embarrassed, so she chose to take the initiative.
However, Zhang Ruochen knew very well that if he really did that, then, she would also be completely dead, and it would never be possible for her to recover her spiritual will.
In the future, there would only be Beauty Stone, and there would never be Ling Fei Yu again.
Zhang Ruochen eventually felt some impatience and sighed softly, brushing Shi Beauty up and putting her clothes back on, saying, ”Don’t worry! The sky is not a dead end, tonight, I will fight with everything I have to kill a bloody path and bring you out.”
