"Indeed, I am somewhat tempted!"
Lu Fan nodded and chuckled, "To be able to soar in the sky without being suppressed by the Dao of Heaven, this is truly a good treasure."
"If the sect leader fancies it, you can bid for it directly."
Li Ziming stated frankly, "The pills sold earlier fetched 900 spirit stones. We are not lacking in funds."
"While that's true, if it becomes too expensive, it's still not ideal!"
Lu Fan shook his head. To refine the Spirit Gathering Pills, he had employed numerous stratagems and expended considerable medicinal ingredients to obtain the 900 spirit stones, which he cherished greatly.
"These dual spirit power wings have a starting bid of 100 spirit stones!"
The man on stage announced, "There is no upper limit. The highest bidder wins!"
Following these words, everyone exchanged glances, their interest piqued.
"I bid 150 spirit stones!"
Just then, a man from the audience spoke up, seemingly quite taken with the spirit power wings.
"I bid 200!"
Another voice rang out. The ability to soar through the sky, and to escape danger using the spirit power wings, was a rare treasure indeed.
"200 spirit stones once!"
"200 spirit stones twice!"
"I bid 300 spirit stones!"
At this moment, a man stood up and declared, "I am Xiao Hai of the Qinghai Gang. You all should know me, right?"
The crowd looked at him, but none dared to speak further. They muttered to themselves, not expecting Xiao Hai to speak in such a manner. The implication was clear to everyone.
Within the Beihai Academy, there were three top-tier forces, and the Qinghai Gang was one of them. Xiao Hai, being a member of the Qinghai Gang, deliberately announced his affiliation to secure the spirit power wings.
This way, no one would dare to compete with him, lest they make an enemy of the Qinghai Gang.
"The Tianshan Sect has its own rules. I hope you will conduct yourself with decorum!"
The man on stage frowned, showing considerable displeasure. He had never imagined that the person before him would be so despicable, intentionally revealing his identity to suppress the bidding and obtain the spirit power wings at a low price.
"Which eye of yours saw me breaking the rules?"
Xiao Hai retorted coldly, "If you don't clarify this matter today, I will report it. I will say that the Tianshan Sect disdains the Qinghai Gang!"
"You..." The host on stage frowned, unable to bear such responsibility.
The Qinghai Gang was one of the three major powers, and even the formidable Tianshan Sect dared not offend them lightly.
"Perhaps there's been some misunderstanding. Please don't take offense!"
Just then, Han Li approached. "I am the manager here. The auction will continue. Is there anyone else willing to bid? If not, the spirit power wings will go to him."
"That's more like it!"
Xiao Hai nodded slightly and slowly sat down, exuding an air of arrogance.
"I bid 400!"
A voice emerged. Everyone looked towards the speaker, who was Lu Fan. He appeared neither servile nor overbearing.
Xiao Hai's head snapped around, his expression visibly displeased. He had declared his affiliation precisely to acquire the spirit power wings at a lower price. He never expected Lu Fan to be so close.
Han Li was also somewhat surprised. The Qinghai Gang was no ordinary force. If Lu Fan continued this behavior, he might find himself in trouble.
"What is it? I bid 400 spirit stones for these wings. Is there a problem?"
Lu Fan chuckled awkwardly. He had no interest in the Qinghai Gang or anything of that sort.
"Of course, there's no problem!"
Han Li quickly said, "Is there anyone else willing to bid?"
The others remained silent, standing by. They were all acutely aware that Xiao Hai would not let Lu Fan's actions go unanswered.
"Since you are so interested in this item, you may have it!" Xiao Hai chuckled lightly. "However, you should be aware that the Qinghai Gang is no ordinary force."
"This is an auction house. The bidding should proceed according to the rules," Lu Fan replied with a smile. "As for other factions, why bring them up? Just because someone is from the Qinghai Gang, does that mean others have no choice?"
"Good, good, good! You are the most ambitious person I have ever met!" Xiao Hai repeatedly nodded, his anger palpable.
Lu Fan remained unfazed. He was indeed keen on the spirit power wings and was not concerned about any potential repercussions if he obtained them.
Xiao Hai, seething with rage, left the Tianshan Sect immediately.
Han Li addressed the crowd, "Is there anyone else willing to bid?"
"400 spirit stones once!"
"400 spirit stones twice!"
"400 spirit stones thrice!"
"Sold!"
Seeing this, no one dared to speak up. The spirit power wings had been coveted by Xiao Hai, and they dared not bid. As for Lu Fan, his audacious act would surely come with consequences.
"Who exactly is this brat? How dare he antagonize the Qinghai Gang?"
"You might not know this, but he's no ordinary person. I heard he's the leader of the new recruits and has even subdued the Black Shark Gang. He's likely a recent riser."
"So that's how it is. No wonder he's so arrogant. Newcomers are all like this; it's understandable."
Within the auction hall, conversations buzzed, and people spoke with evident seriousness.
Lu Fan paid no mind. He went backstage with Han Li and handed over the 400 spirit stones. Upon receiving the payment, Han Li said apologetically, "I didn't expect this auction to cause you to offend the Qinghai Gang. If you encounter any trouble in the future, you can notify my Tianshan Sect. Although the Tianshan Sect is not as powerful as the Qinghai Gang, it still has some standing. Mediation would not be difficult!"
"I am much obliged!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly and took possession of the spirit power wings. With them, he could ascend to the heavens and escape danger should it arise.
"Sect leader, should we be heading back?" Li Ziming asked. "I'm not sure if we'll make it back safely. If we don't, it could be troublesome."
"What do you mean by that?" Lu Fan glanced at him.
"To obtain the spirit power wings, the sect leader has offended the Qinghai Gang. That fellow has likely gone to find reinforcements to ambush us on the way," Li Ziming stated bluntly.
He had long anticipated such an eventuality.
"We acquired this through legitimate auction. Even if he is a disciple of the Qinghai Gang, what of it?" Lu Fan's expression was indifferent. "Do they intend to lay hands on me?"
"The sect leader is correct, but speaking of which, they might genuinely be planning to make a move!" Li Ziming said with a wry smile.
As soon as they left the Tianshan Sect, Lu Fan's figure suddenly halted. He looked ahead and indeed saw several figures standing beside Xiao Hai, their demeanor decidedly hostile. Sudan Novel Network.
"Senior brother Xiao Hai, is this the brat who offended you?"
A man inquired, "He truly has quite the nerve to dare oppose a disciple of the Qinghai Gang."
"We absolutely cannot let this brat off!"
Xiao Hai said coldly, "I will make him pay dearly and learn what is what!"
Following his words, the others nodded slightly, their resolve firm.