Ye Yun teased him carelessly, making the old man in gray robes furious, wishing he could jump over and devour him.
Just then, a cold and sharp voice resounded throughout the hall.
"Within the auction hall, no one is allowed to make a move. I'll give you five seconds to retract your pressure."
The moment this voice sounded, an Emperor-level aura filled the auction hall, shocking everyone once again.
As expected, the rumor that Emperor-level powerhouses were guarding the auction hall was true...
Feeling this aura, the old man in gray robes immediately deflated.
He could only grit his teeth and retract his pressure. With that, the Emperor-level aura also disappeared.
"Brat, I've got you noted!"
In the end, the old man in gray robes could only leave a harsh threat, trying to save some face.
"Whatever you say."
Ye Yun said and looked at the stage, smiling faintly.
"In any case, Miss Auctioneer, aren't you going to wrap up the fragment worth two hundred thousand spirit stones for me?"
This remark made many people chuckle. Good heavens, he was trying to kill with a poisoned tongue!
As expected, the old man in gray robes was so angry his nose was crooked, but he was helpless for the moment.
He could only secretly vow, "Stinking brat, after the auction ends, you'll pay the price!"
For now, he could only suppress his anger.
After this, he still had to bid for the most crucial Nine-Leaf Exquisite Flower for his sect.
For this purpose, the Sect Master had prepared a substantial amount of spirit stones for him.
Now, he could only hope that after being fleeced out of two hundred thousand spirit stones by this Ye Yun, he could still successfully bid for the Nine-Leaf Exquisite Flower, otherwise, it would be difficult to explain to the Sect Master.
"The Nine-Leaf Exquisite Flower, it must be mine!"
After the auction for the relic map ended, it was soon time for the final item, a top-tier Earth-grade profound technique.
This profound technique was bought by a cultivator for one hundred and fifty thousand spirit stones, which was a standard price. However, compared to the relic map, it seemed quite ironic.
Soon, the main event arrived!
"Distinguished guests, I believe there's no need for me to introduce this last item in detail, right?"
"The incomparably precious Nine-Leaf Exquisite Flower, which can strengthen comprehension and increase cultivation speed after consumption!"
"This item has no reserve price, and each bid must not be less than ten thousand spirit stones!"
The auctioneer surveyed the crowd with a seductive smile.
"I declare, we shall now begin. Esteemed guests, please place your bids!"
The Nine-Leaf Exquisite Flower, even disregarding its enhanced effect on Lin Xueyan, was a rare heavenly treasure for others as well.
If one could obtain a single flower, whether for personal use or for future generations, it would be an excellent choice!
As soon as the auction began, the hall erupted in excitement, and everyone rushed to bid.
"Ten thousand spirit stones!"
"I bid fifty thousand spirit stones!"
"Damn, one hundred thousand spirit stones!"
"One hundred and fifty thousand spirit stones!"
...
The competition for the Nine-Leaf Exquisite Flower was more intense than for all previous items combined, and the price quickly soared from ten thousand to five hundred thousand spirit stones.
Yet, even so, the price continued to rise rapidly. It was likely that anything less than a million spirit stones was a slim hope.
As the price became increasingly outrageous, the number of bidders dwindled, until it reached eight hundred thousand spirit stones, with the competition primarily among the eleven VIP private boxes.
In box number eleven, Lin Xueyan asked with concern.
"Master, the price has already gotten so high. Do you still have enough spirit stones? How about I give you mine later?"
Although she didn't know why her master wanted to buy this Nine-Leaf Exquisite Flower, she would do her best to help as long as her master desired it.
Gu Xiaoyue chimed in, "Yes, Elder Ye, the price is estimated to reach a million. How about I give you mine first?"
Seeing their thoughtful gestures, Ye Yun couldn't help but smile gently.
"Don't worry, I still have plenty of spirit stones."
Finally, he even instructed Lin Xueyan, who was bidding.
"Xueyan, bid with confidence. No matter how much others bid, just keep following!"
Logically, the price for a Nine-Leaf Exquisite Flower would cap at around two million. He had ten million, which was more than enough!
Lin Xueyan nodded and immediately called out.
"Eight hundred and fifty thousand spirit stones!"
...
Before long, the price had soared to one million five hundred thousand spirit stones.
At this price, even some people in the VIP boxes could no longer afford it.
Ultimately, only three parties were still competing: box eleven, box three, and the previously low-key, but now explosive, VIP box number one.
"I bid one million nine hundred thousand spirit stones!"
In VIP box number one, a woman's clear and cold voice echoed through the hall, causing many to gasp. She had increased the bid by a staggering forty thousand spirit stones!
This auction was truly filled with hidden talents.
Let alone the high-ranking members of the Black Demon Sect, first, a young man dared to confront the Black Demon Sect head-on, and now, another wealthy individual has appeared. Who could they be?
Inside the box, a woman in a white dress sat upright. Her waterfall-like long hair cascaded behind her, and her shapely, fair legs were crossed. Judging by her aura alone, she was extraordinary.
"Really, it's just a small place, yet there are so many rich people?"
The woman in the white dress was quite frustrated. Although she had just bid forty thousand spirit stones, she was putting on a brave front.
She had come out in a hurry this time and hadn't prepared many spirit stones. To encounter the Nine-Leaf Exquisite Flower, one million nine hundred thousand was already her limit.
But at this rate of bidding, her chances of winning were not high.
As expected, the moment she finished speaking, a seemingly fated voice sounded from box eleven.
"One million nine hundred and fifty thousand spirit stones!"
The woman in the white dress sighed and reluctantly gave up the competition.
She could only find the person who won the Nine-Leaf Exquisite Flower afterward and try to negotiate a transfer.
With VIP box number one falling silent, the competition in the hall was now only between Ye Yun and the Black Demon Sect.
"I bid two million spirit stones!"
"Two million one hundred thousand!"
"I bid two million two hundred thousand!"
"Two million three hundred thousand!"
"I bid two million four hundred thousand!"
Lin Xueyan let out a soft snort and continued to match the price.
"Two million five hundred and ten thousand!"
The price soared to this point, astonishing everyone present.
The expression on the old man in gray robes' face was as cold as ice. The Sect Master had only given him two million seven hundred and fifty thousand in total. He had already spent two hundred thousand on the relic map, leaving only two million five hundred and fifty thousand spirit stones.
The opponent's momentum suggested they had more than two million five hundred thousand.
The old man in gray robes gritted his teeth and said.
"I bid two million five hundred and fifty thousand."
As soon as he finished bidding, he said in a deep voice.
"Your Excellency, I am Lu Feng, the Grand Elder of the Black Demon Sect. This Nine-Leaf Exquisite Flower is a gift from our Sect Master to congratulate the Sect Master of the Nine Nether Demonic Sect on his birthday. It is extremely important to us."
"Would you be willing to give me some face and withdraw?"
It was the same tactic as before when he wanted to buy back the Sky Jade, but to suppress Ye Yun, he even brought out the Nine Nether Demonic Sect and its Sect Master.
If it were anyone else present, nine out of ten would have backed down in the face of such a threat, but unfortunately, he encountered Ye Yun.
This time, before Lin Xueyan could bid, Ye Yun sneered.
"How ridiculous. If you don't have money, just say so. You talk about face? Don't tell me, even a dog would shake its head at you."
He hated being threatened the most and always resisted force with softness, especially when facing the Grand Elder of the Black Demon Sect.