Cao Ting and Xu Yi’s faces darkened. The Lu family was on par with their own families, so how could they afford so many green spirit stones to buy the Dragon Saliva Heavenly Pill?
Even for them, producing such a sum would strain their family’s finances, possibly requiring them to sell assets.
Was the Lu family so desperate to secure the Dragon Saliva Heavenly Pill at any cost?
Or perhaps the one auctioning both families’ techniques was indeed the Lu family, using the four hundred green spirit stones they earned?
The latter seemed more likely. Selling off large amounts of family assets would cause financial difficulties, potentially leading to a family’s decline.
Moreover, they knew little about the person in the first private box, making it uncertain.
But they knew the Lu family well. The Lu family was bold enough to scheme for their core techniques and auction them off.
No matter how they thought about it, the Lu family being the seller seemed more probable.
At this moment, Lin Xiao’s expression also grew heavy. With the proceeds from auctioning the two techniques, he had only three hundred and seventeen green spirit stones left, not enough to compete with Lu Yu.
He hadn’t expected Lu Yu to have so many green spirit stones, far surpassing the Xu and Cao families.
Though he was reluctant to spend his share, Mei Tianmo’s breakthrough was immensely valuable to him. Even if it meant using all his earnings, he was willing.
But the current situation was that he couldn’t afford to bid further. “Looks like we’ll have to find another way,” Lin Xiao sighed helplessly, turning to Mei Tianmo. “Lu Yu can offer such a high price. Xu Yi and Cao Ting must think he’s the one auctioning their techniques. If Lu Yu gets the Dragon Saliva Heavenly Pill, they won’t take it lying down. We could lurk in the shadows, and there might still be a chance.”
Mei Tianmo nodded, a glint of killing intent flashing in her eyes. “Three hundred and twenty green spirit stones, anyone offering higher?” Hearing this price, Shi Jindou felt it was about the limit, as it matched the earnings of the first private box’s guest from the techniques. Unless they were truly a tycoon, it would be hard to offer more for the Dragon Saliva Heavenly Pill.
As expected, no further bids came from the crowd. Clearly, no one could compete with Lu Yu for the Dragon Saliva Heavenly Pill.
“Since no one else is bidding, the Dragon Saliva Heavenly Pill is sold for three hundred and twenty green spirit stones to the esteemed guest in the fourth private box.”
Shi Jindou’s voice rang out clearly: “This auction has now concluded. Guests who won items will have them delivered by the Wanxiang Pavilion shortly. Others may leave. We welcome you back to the Wanxiang Pavilion next time.”
As Shi Jindou’s voice fell, the venue grew noisy, and people in the hall began to rise and head toward the exit.
The auction ended amid the crowd’s clamor.
At this moment, a knock came at the door of the first private box. When Lin Xiao opened it, a middle-aged man entered—the same man from the appraisal room, Fei Ding.
“Congratulations to the two esteemed guests. You’ve acquired the Extreme Yin Fruit, and after deducting its cost and the auction’s commission, you have three hundred and seventeen green spirit stones remaining. The Heavy Mountain Strange Rock is a gift from the Wanxiang Pavilion, requiring no further deduction. Please verify.”
Fei Ding politely presented a storage ring. Lin Xiao took it, scanned it with his divine sense, and confirmed the Heavy Mountain Strange Rock, the Extreme Yin Fruit, and three hundred and seventeen green spirit stones were inside.
“Thank you, Senior Fei,” Lin Xiao said politely. “You’re too kind, young friend,” Fei Ding smiled, adding, “One thing to remind you: while the Wanxiang Pavilion ensures your safety within the auction house, once you leave, we won’t intervene in any disputes. So, young friend, be cautious when traveling.”
“Thank you for the reminder, Senior.”
Lin Xiao nodded. Fei Ding was right. Having acquired the Extreme Yin Fruit, the Cao family likely wouldn’t let him leave the Cao family’s fourth city easily.
After bidding three hundred green spirit stones, the other two families and others present would likely take notice.
Of course, Lin Xiao wasn’t afraid. With the Void Phoenix Wings, he could escape by consuming one green spirit stone if needed.
But while others coveted his gains, he, too, had his eyes on the Dragon Saliva Heavenly Pill.
He wouldn’t leave so easily.
As the crowd moved toward the auction hall’s exit, Lin Xiao stepped out of the first VIP room, descending the private staircase into the main hall. As expected, several gazes turned toward them from the exiting crowd.
The crowd’s looks varied, but Lin Xiao paid them no mind. They could have waited until everyone left to avoid attention.
But their goal wasn’t to avoid the crowd. If they waited too long, Lu Yu, who had won the Dragon Saliva Heavenly Pill, might already be gone.
As Lin Xiao and Mei Tianmo descended the private staircase into the spacious hall, the Cao family group from the second private box also came down their own staircase.
There were five of them. Leading was an old man with a sinister expression, exuding a faint, terrifying pressure. His cultivation wasn’t fully concealed, revealing the powerful aura of a seventh-level Martial Lord.
Beside the sinister old man was a strikingly beautiful woman, about twenty-five or twenty-six, adorned with white jade hairpins, her skin fairer than snow, her figure alluring. A chilling aura emanated from her, making people feel a shiver at first glance.
As she descended, her movements were like a gentle breeze, her white dress and sash fluttering, exuding an ethereal, icy elegance, like a celestial maiden from the heavens.
Her descent drew countless gazes.
As she walked down, her cold eyes suddenly turned toward Lin Xiao, a chilling intent flowing within them.
“Is she Cao Xueqing? The Cao family’s second genius with the Triple Yin Body?” Lin Xiao’s brow furrowed slightly. Sensing her seventh-level Martial Venerable aura and the intense coldness, his expression grew serious.
Cao Xueqing’s gaze seemed to devour him, filled with icy hostility, likely because he had won the Extreme Yin Fruit.
From the cold aura she exuded, Lin Xiao was certain she possessed the Triple Yin Body.
A seventh-level Martial Venerable with a chilling Triple Yin Body—her combat strength was undoubtedly terrifying. With his current cultivation, even using all his techniques, he might not defeat her.
