After Mo Tianxing finished speaking, he clasped his hands and bowed solemnly to the VIP seats, then turned steadily and slowly exited the center of the auction stage.
Immediately, the auction stage floor split open again, revealing a passage. A white-haired, energetic old man walked out with a smile, followed by a group of maids carrying silver trays. The maids gracefully moved across the stage, neatly placing the silver trays on the auction stone platform.
The white-haired old man pointed to a roll of snow-white scroll in the silver tray, getting straight to the point with a smile, saying, "The next finger technique Dou Skill will be the appetizer for this auction."
"This Dou Skill is called Cloud Piercing Finger, Mid-Level Earth Tier..."
The white-haired old man was clearly an old hand at auctions. With just a few introductory sentences, he heated up the atmosphere in the venue. As soon as he finished speaking, bids rose one after another in the auction house, and the bidding instantly became fierce.
What was tacitly understood was that none of the strong individuals in the VIP seats spoke up. Most of them were even closing their eyes and resting.
After all, those who could sit here were at least of the Dou Wang level. While it couldn't be said that they were absolutely uninterested in cultivation methods and Dou Skills below the Earth Tier, it was extremely rare for something to truly move them.
Chen Xiao and the other two were the same. He leaned back against the soft chair, quietly waiting for the target item to appear.
Zi Yan, however, was someone who couldn't sit still. After sitting quietly for a while, she felt bored. She poked Chen Xiao's leg, leaned over, and whispered to the Little Fairy Doctor on his right.
As the auction progressed, one after another, precious items that could cause a sensation in Wu Tan City appeared and were hammered down, making the atmosphere on site even more enthusiastic.
About half an hour later, the quality of the items being auctioned clearly went up a notch.
It was at this time that a treasure that made Chen Xiao's heart stir finally appeared.
"Hehe, the next item to be auctioned is slightly strange. It originally belonged to the Eight Gates Sect. For this auction, they specifically brought it out. However, after our sect's appraisal, we still cannot figure out its exact use. We can only confirm that it should be some kind of unknown treasure map."
The white-haired auctioneer bent down and picked up a silver tray, then carefully lifted the brocade cloth on the silver tray.
Immediately, a tattered ancient cloth piece appeared in everyone's sight.
As soon as they heard "treasure map," everyone was attracted, even the strong individuals in the VIP seats were no exception.
However, upon seeing the appearance of this incomplete map, in an instant, the entire venue was filled with jeers.
"A tattered map with no beginning or end, what's the use of this?"
"The Dou Qi Continent is so big, who can collect them all? This is wishful thinking."
"Exactly, if there was really hope of collecting them all, the Eight Gates Sect wouldn't have brought it out for auction."
Hearing the disdainful jeers from the venue, the smile on the white-haired old man's face also became somewhat awkward.
For this auction, the Eight Gates Sect had provided 30% of the items as agreed. The Black Emperor Sect had long anticipated that Yuan Yi would play some small tricks, and it turned out to be true.
The value of this incomplete map was unclear. Whether it was a precious item or not depended entirely on Yuan Yi's words.
The white-haired old man picked up the ancient cloth piece with two fingers in a rather disgusted manner, spreading it out in everyone's sight, trying his best to justify it: "This incomplete map is ancient. Although we don't know what secrets it hides, ancient relics are never simple. If someone can truly collect the complete map, they might discover a treasure that will shake the continent and instantly become a top-tier expert. Those who are interested, why not take a gamble and try!"
Although the words sounded good, unfortunately, except for a very small number of people who were slightly interested, 99% of the public still didn't buy it.
Seeing the cold reaction from the audience, the white-haired old man shook his head helplessly and didn't bother to say more. Anyway, it wasn't something from the Black Emperor Sect, so he could just deal with it casually.
"According to the rules, the starting price for this incomplete map is 100,000 Gold Coins. The auction begins now."
After waiting for a full two or three minutes, a voice finally sounded in the venue.
"110,000..."
The bidder was not Chen Xiao, but a Da Dou Shi passerby in the back who was somewhat interested in it.
Someone took the lead in bidding, and the few others who also held fantasies or had an interest in this area followed suit sporadically.
However, from beginning to end, only three or four people bid, and each time they only increased the price by ten thousand, which was far from the word "fierce competition."
It wasn't until the price reached 250,000 Gold Coins that the auction of this incomplete map neared its end, with only one person reluctantly bidding.
Chen Xiao, seeing that it was almost time from his seat in the VIP section, immediately patted Zi Yan, who was lying on him.
The latter instantly understood and immediately said, "Three hundred thousand Gold Coins."
The voice wasn't loud, but it was wrapped in Dou Qi and clearly reached the ears of everyone in the venue.
This was the first time a strong individual from the VIP section had participated in the auction. For a moment, it attracted the attention of many people who looked over. Unfortunately, their view was blocked by the screen, so they could only hear the voice but not see the person.
The Da Dou Shi who had been bidding just now sat down, shaking his head helplessly.
He was just a Da Dou Shi with limited wealth. If he didn't have some background, he would have thought twenty-something thousand was expensive.
And now, a strong individual who was at least a Dou Wang had joined in, so he didn't need to continue, lest he cause displeasure and invite unnecessary trouble that could lead to his death.
The strong individuals in the VIP section, however, became a little more interested in the incomplete map because Zi Yan had joined in. But considering the combination of three Dou Huang strong individuals, they immediately suppressed any unnecessary thoughts.
"Alright, since no one is bidding any higher, this incomplete map belongs to this young lady."
After waiting for two or three minutes, no one spoke, and the white-haired old man made the final decision.
Chen Xiao nodded in satisfaction, watching Zi Yan volunteer to go on stage and complete the transaction on the spot. A smile also appeared on his face. He hadn't expected Hai Bo Dong's idea to become a reality.
This incomplete map was actually obtained with such little effort.
"Good stuff?"
Little Fairy Doctor's gentle voice entered his ears.
Because of Chen Xiao's interference, she hadn't been able to go to the stone chamber in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. This was the first time Little Fairy Doctor had seen this incomplete map today. She had only heard Hai Bo Dong and Chen Xiao mention it occasionally when they were talking.
Chen Xiao nodded slightly: "That specific method for condensing the Poison Pill was exchanged for an incomplete map. For someone who knows its value, they wouldn't even hesitate to destroy the Black Emperor Sect for this incomplete map."
Hearing Chen Xiao's voice transmission, Little Fairy Doctor froze in place, shock rippling in her eyes, and she even forgot to close her moist lips.
Seeing this, Chen Xiao couldn't help but smile, thinking that Little Fairy Doctor was amazed that he had picked up such a great bargain at a low price.
Little did he know, Little Fairy Doctor's heart was surging with different emotions.
As the saying goes, the speaker has no intention, but the listener takes it to heart.
Understanding the true value of this incomplete map, and yet Chen Xiao actually used it to exchange for the method of condensing the Poison Pill for her, layer upon layer of deep affection...
She couldn't repay it, she simply couldn't repay it!
Little Fairy Doctor was completely relieved. She shook her head gently, a faint smile curving her lips: "Just for a promise of 'life and death repayment' that might never be fulfilled, you're willing to spend such a large sum. If it weren't for Elder Hai managing the affairs of Purple Cloud City for you, with your personality, you'd probably squander your family fortune in a few years."
Chen Xiao smiled and shook his head in refutation, saying, "On the contrary, I've never lost money on any business I've done. An incomplete map is far less valuable than you."
Hearing this, Little Fairy Doctor gave him a charming glare, a faint blush coloring her cheeks.
Just as she was about to say something, Zi Yan had already finished the transaction for the incomplete map and returned, looking a little curious about Little Fairy Doctor's appearance.
"What fun things are you talking about?"
"..."
As Zi Yan stepped down, the auction continued in an orderly fashion.
A dazzling array of treasures appeared one after another, causing the atmosphere in the venue to continuously rise.
Especially when the Mid-Level Earth Tier Dou Skill, the Six Directions Roaming Body Ruler, was unveiled, the entire hall instantly erupted, pushing the auction to its climax.
Even the strong individuals in the VIP seats could no longer remain calm.
A Mid-Level Earth Tier Dou Skill was absolutely top-tier, even for these Black Ranking experts, and could be used as a trump card.
The only thing they found regrettable was that it was a ruler-based Dou Skill, which didn't suit any of them.
Of course, this included Chen Xiao and the other two.
But these were minor issues. For a Mid-Level Earth Tier Dou Skill, there were plenty of people willing to try changing their weapons.
Moreover, as their strength increased, weapons became more and more dispensable to them, and switching to cultivating ruler techniques was not difficult to accept.
Therefore, the competition for this Six Directions Roaming Body Ruler was more intense than ordinary people could imagine. Even the several Dou Huang experts in the VIP seats were arguing fiercely, creating quite a bit of animosity between them.
Chen Xiao had no interest in this Dou Skill. He asked Zi Yan and the Little Fairy Doctor, and they felt the same way.
Thus, they did not participate in the bidding and watched the fight from the sidelines.
"Fight! Fight!"
Zi Yan muttered softly, enjoying the spectacle.
Unfortunately, with Mo Tianxing presiding over the venue, Zi Yan's expectations were bound to be dashed.
After a fierce competition, this Six Directions Roaming Body Ruler ultimately fell into the hands of Fan Lao, the Sect Master of the Blood Sect, at a high price of five million five hundred thousand.
After a climax, there is always a period of calm.
The auction was no different.
As soon as the ownership of the Six Directions Roaming Body Ruler was determined, the white-haired old man wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a smile on the auction stage, "The next item is a bit special, but for some people, it is definitely a hot commodity."
As soon as his words fell, the floor slowly parted, and more than a dozen strong men carrying a huge object wrapped in white cloth walked onto the stage.
It was at the moment this massive object appeared that Zi Yan wrinkled her nose.
"There's a smell of decay. It's that dried corpse from the list!"
As if to confirm Zi Yan's words, the white-haired old man suddenly tore open the white cloth, revealing a giant Magical Beast corpse, ten zhang wide, before everyone's eyes.
This corpse had long since lost its vitality. Its skin and flesh were dry, and its bones were exposed, yet it still exuded a terrifying aura. The most striking feature was the pair of bone wings glowing with a pearly white light. Their texture was as transparent as jade, and a strange energy faintly flowed within them, as if sealing some mysterious power, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
Based on this alone, it could be concluded that this Magical Beast's rank was definitely not low when it was alive!
The white-haired old man's expression was solemn as he said in a deep voice, "This Magical Beast corpse was accidentally discovered by our Black Emperor Sect in a mountain ravine. After personal inspection by the Sect Master, this beast should have been a peerless fierce beast on the verge of breaking through to the seventh rank and entering the eighth rank when it was alive!"
As soon as the old man's words fell, the hall instantly erupted.
An eighth-rank Magical Beast was comparable to a human Dou Zun. Not only was its strength heaven-shattering, but its lifespan was also long. What kind of power could have killed such an existence here?
This question, let alone them, even Chen Xiao didn't know...
"Chen Xiao, should we bid?"
Ever since the mummified corpse was brought up, Zi Yan's furrowed brow hadn't relaxed. She felt a deep-seated revulsion.
The animosity between the two great Magical Beast races, the Void Ancient Dragon and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, had seeped into their bloodlines and was etched into their bones.
"We'll see. There are some good things inside this mummified corpse, but they're not absolutely essential for us."
From his memories, there were four good things on this mummified corpse.
The Magic Core, the essence blood, the bone wings, and the incredibly sharp claws.
Chen Xiao naturally wouldn't mind having too many good things, but dealing with this mummified corpse was quite troublesome for him, given his ice attribute.
Furthermore, even if he managed to get the bone wings, he didn't have the crafting method for a flying Dou Skill like the Heavenly Goose Nine-Rank Wings, so they wouldn't be useful in the short term.
Based on all of this, it would be good to get this mummified corpse, but it wouldn't make much difference if someone else bought it.
The white-haired old man's gaze swept over the whispering VIP seats, understanding instantly that these were the real big spenders.
With a smile, he announced loudly, "Everyone, this Magical Beast mummified corpse has been properly preserved since it was acquired by the Black Emperor Sect and is completely intact. I promise here that the sect has never touched it in the slightest. We have no idea what treasures are hidden inside. Perhaps there's even an eighth-tier super Magic Core waiting for someone destined to find it!"
The white-haired old man's words instantly ignited the entire hall.
Everyone knew that an eighth-tier fierce beast was a walking treasure trove. Its tough hide could be forged into top-tier armor, its sharp claws and teeth were more formidable than refined iron weapons, and its beast blood contained violent energy, making it a precious medicinal ingredient that Alchemists dreamed of.
And the most tempting thing was that potentially existing eighth-tier Magic Core!
Seeing the greed burning in the eyes of the strong individuals in the hall, the white-haired old man's smile became even more composed. He scanned the entire hall and said with a laugh, "Everyone, the value of an eighth-tier fierce beast cannot be measured in Gold Coins. Therefore, this auction will not accept Gold Coins, only bartering!"
Upon hearing this, many strong individuals frowned.
For them, Gold Coins could be earned again. In the Black-Corner Region, there was no shortage of opportunities to make a fortune.
But bartering...
To acquire this mummified corpse, they would definitely have to bring out some of their most prized possessions. Who would be willing to do that?
It would be fine if they were sure there was a Magic Core inside the mummified corpse, but the Black Emperor Sect had kept it hidden for so many years and was now putting it up for auction, clearly having found no trace of any Magic Core. Under these circumstances, spending a huge price to buy this mummified corpse was no different from a huge gamble.
Considering the risks involved, many strong individuals began to back down.
However, in this world, there is never a shortage of gamblers!
After a few minutes of silence, finally, a strong individual in a black robe from the VIP seats spoke first.
"A Low-Level Earth Tier Dou Skill."
After this person's voice fell, no one continued to bid for a long time.
Just as Chen Xiao was about to get involved, he saw the leading red-haired old man from the Demon Flame Valley stand up.
"My Demon Flame Valley is willing to exchange a Mid-Level Earth Tier Dou Skill, 'Flame Manipulation Art'. This Dou Skill is only suitable for those with fire attributes to cultivate. Cultivators can not only quickly control various flames but also transform Dou Qi into energy flames. However, this is not its most powerful aspect. When multiple cultivators use it simultaneously, these energy flames can temporarily condense into tangible flames, their power directly comparable to a Heavenly Flame!"
Flame Manipulation Art?
Chen Xiao, seated, shook his head slightly.
He remembered that in the original trajectory, many flames were claimed to be comparable to Heavenly Flames, but there was ultimately still a gap.
When a Heavenly Flame appears, all other flames submit. This is no exaggeration.
"What's wrong? Not bidding anymore?"
Seeing Chen Xiao's actions, the Little Fairy Doctor looked over in confusion.
Chen Xiao nodded and smiled, "Let Demon Flame Valley have it. Let them help keep it for a while."
If other forces were bidding, Chen Xiao would have had to consider whether to participate. After all, a peak seventh-tier Magic Core was indeed very valuable.
But Demon Flame Valley...
To fulfill the subsequent advance payment, after obtaining the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, Chen Xiao would inevitably clash with this force.
Therefore, letting Demon Flame Valley bid for the dried corpse was a very convenient matter.
Demon Flame Valley was renowned in the Black-Corner Region, and the price they offered at this moment was also not low. The strong individuals in the VIP seats thought deeply and then gave up on the idea of continuing to bid.
"Elder Fang Yan, I have long heard of Demon Flame Valley's Flame Manipulation Art, and I am well aware of its drawbacks. In terms of value alone, for my Black Emperor Sect, it's only equivalent to a Low-Level Earth Tier Dou Skill. However, since no one is adding to the bid, this Magical Beast corpse belongs to your Demon Flame Valley. I also want to see what is so extraordinary about the widely renowned Flame Manipulation Art."
Mo Tianxing slowly ascended the auction stage, waved for the white-haired old man to step down, and then looked at Fang Yan as he spoke.
"It will certainly not disappoint Sect Master Mo."
"Heh heh, I hope so."
Mo Tianxing waved his hand slightly, and Fang Yan stopped talking nonsense, quickly went up to the stage to complete the transaction.
After the transaction was completed, Fang Yan returned to his seat.
Only then did Mo Tianxing take out a pair of purple-gold gloves and put them on, laughing heartily, "Everyone must know what the main event of this auction held by my Black Emperor Sect is, and I also know that many people present are here for this item."
"Then, I will personally preside over the auction of this Bodhi Transformation Saliva!"
As Mo Tianxing's voice fell, everyone saw five black-clothed elders carrying a small box covered with yellow cloth, walking steadily onto the auction stage.
As soon as the box was placed, the five people quickly spread out, forming a mysterious formation that surrounded the auction stage tightly.
This posture was obvious. If anyone dared to snatch it, they would first have to pass the defense line formed by these five Dou Huang elders. Even if they were lucky enough to break through, they would still have to face Mo Tianxing, a Dou Zong expert!
The Black Emperor Sect setting up such a solid defense was not making a fuss over nothing. It was because the Bodhi Transformation Saliva was truly priceless.
The reason why the Bodhi Transformation Saliva could attract so many strong individuals was, in the final analysis, because it was widely rumored that whoever could obtain the Bodhi Transformation Saliva would be able to follow the clues and find the whereabouts of the Bodhi Heart.
And the Bodhi Heart was a legendary treasure that could allow one to instantly become a Saint!
In a place like the Black-Corner Region, Dou Zong was already the peak, and Dou Zun experts only existed in legends.
As for Dou Saint...
That was something countless people didn't even dare to dream of.
But now, the appearance of this Bodhi Transformation Saliva gave them a glimmer of hope.
This alone was enough to make the strong individuals go crazy.
Mo Tianxing felt the burning gazes cast from the VIP seats. He calmly circulated his Dou Qi, hooked his finger on the edge of the yellow cloth, and suddenly lifted it.
In an instant, the covering yellow cloth scattered like butterflies, revealing the crystal-clear box inside.
The box reflected the dazzling lights, emitting a dreamlike halo, but no one paid attention to the blinding radiance. Everyone's gaze was fixed on the mysterious existence within the box.
Beside Chen Xiao, the Little Fairy Doctor's delicate body trembled slightly due to her surging emotions.
She had searched and inquired for years for the various materials needed to condense the Poison Pill, but had found nothing. The Bodhi Transformation Saliva before her was the first one she had personally seen!
Sensing the Little Fairy Doctor's tension, Chen Xiao gently covered her hand with his, his gaze firm: "Don't worry, no one can take this thing away."
Originally, Chen Xiao had considered that if Mo Tianxing chose the Old Eagle Mountain Man's item during the exchange later, he would copy Xiao Yan's method and find a way to obtain it.
But now, Chen Xiao had changed his mind.
Letting the Old Eagle Mountain Man handle it and pushing him too hard would risk damaging the Bodhi Transformation Saliva.
Since that was the case, he would completely eliminate this hidden danger!
Fair competition, what was there to fear?
On the stage.
Inside the crystal clear box, a hazy, faint light flowed like a thin veil, enveloping a fist-sized, emerald green gelatinous substance.
It stretched lightly like a jellyfish in the deep sea, its surface constantly rippling. Each undulation brought forth fine, shimmering vortices, as if it had been endowed with life, vibrant and alive.
Many powerhouses quietly released their soul perception to probe, but as soon as it approached the crystal box, it was like hitting a solid barrier. The invisible resistance instantly bounced all the perception back.
Mo Tianxing's gaze was locked on the surging emerald green gelatinous substance inside the crystal box, his eyes filled with a hidden current of greed.
For this auction, the Black Emperor Sect had indeed paid a heavy price. They had kept this Bodhi Transformation Saliva for many years, secretly researching it, but had never achieved any results.
But even so, when it was actually brought out for auction, his heart was still filled with reluctance.
Mo Tianxing took a deep breath, slowly raised his eyes to scan the entire hall, and said, each word heavy with meaning: "Everyone, this item is the grand finale of this auction - the Bodhi Transformation Saliva."
In an instant, gasps and sharp intakes of breath intertwined throughout the hall. Countless fervent and greedy gazes converged as if substantial. Even the usually composed Black Ranking powerhouses in the VIP seats could not hide the frantic desire in their eyes at this moment.
Chen Xiao straightened up slightly. In the corner, the Old Eagle Mountain Man leaned forward, like a hyena poised to strike.
*Bang!*
A thunderous roar shook the air!
Mo Tianxing's aura erupted like a volcano, his powerful pressure transforming into a substantial storm that swept across the entire hall. His hawk-like gaze slowly swept over every corner. The hall, which had been as noisy as a marketplace just moments before, instantly seemed to be paused. The fervent clamor was replaced by bone-chilling coldness. In the silence where a pin drop could be heard, the pressure of a Dou Zong powerhouse was like an invisible shackles, making everyone hold their breath and not dare to breathe.
Mo Tianxing's aura was as deep and vast as the sea. He coldly scanned the entire hall: "I hope all friends will abide by the rules. If anyone dares to break the rules, don't blame me for being merciless!"
With that, he waved his large hand and said in a deep voice: "The bidding for the Bodhi Transformation Saliva begins now. It will still be an exchange of items, but this item is too precious, so the bidding method also needs to change. Those interested can come up to the stage individually and privately inform this old man of the item they wish to exchange. Ultimately, my Black Emperor Sect will select the person who offers the most valuable treasure to complete the transaction."
The Bodhi Transformation Saliva was too precious. Only the powerhouses in the VIP seats were capable of exchanging for it. This auction method almost excluded over ninety-nine percent of the people in the hall.
Many onlookers were dissatisfied, but they didn't dare to say much. After all, this was the Black-Corner Region. Without strength, there was no respect.
After a while, the powerhouses slowly restrained their aura.
Looking at the relaxed atmosphere, Mo Tianxing finally smiled slightly. His hand seal suddenly moved, and then the light circle around the auction stage suddenly became denser. As its color deepened, the situation inside the stage also became increasingly blurred. Eventually, it was completely impossible to see what was inside.
Just at this moment. Mo Tianxing's powerful laughter penetrated the light curtain and echoed through the venue.
"Everyone, you should be at ease with this protection, right? Now, those who are interested, please come up to the stage in order. Only one person is allowed at a time. With so many eyes watching, you shouldn't suspect that my Black Emperor Sect will engage in any shady dealings, right?"
Before Mo Tianxing's words faded, a soft sound came from the rosewood chair in the VIP section.
Everyone looked up and saw a middle-aged man in a dark patterned brocade robe suddenly stand up. His face was filled with unconcealed urgency. His figure transformed into a streak of light and vanished in a flash, entering the halo on the stage in the blink of an eye, leaving only faint Dou Qi fluctuations echoing.
"Black Skull Tomb..." Zi Yan muttered, recognizing the man's origin.
"Don't worry about him. He won't get it. Even if he does, he won't be able to keep it. Get ready, the tough battle is about to begin."
The principle of 'a treasure brings trouble' is well known. The allure of the Bodhi Transformation Saliva is too great; anyone who obtains it is bound to be coveted.
This was true for the Old Eagle Mountain Man, and it was also true for Chen Xiao.
Since he had changed his mind and decided to obtain the Bodhi Transformation Saliva in an absolutely safe manner, he had to be prepared to be surrounded and killed by the pack of hungry wolves in the Black-Corner Region.
Zi Yan put away her playful demeanor and seriously adjusted her state.
Being the smart one, she could foresee that today's battle would be the biggest challenge she and Chen Xiao had ever faced.
The Little Fairy Doctor's Dou Qi circulated slightly within her body, and the gentle aura on her gradually faded, transforming into the appearance Chen Xiao had seen when he met her in the Chu Yun Empire.
Under the gaze of the entire audience, after about two or three minutes, the middle-aged man finally walked out of the halo on the stage. He smiled bitterly and shook his head gently, walking back to the VIP section with dragging steps, his face showing undisguised disappointment.
Clearly, the treasure he had carefully prepared had failed to catch Mo Tianxing's eye.
Whoosh!
Seeing the middle-aged man walk out, Fan Lao, the Sect Master of the Blood Sect, transformed into a streak of blood-red light and flew onto the stage.
However, he still returned with disappointment.
Time passed minute by minute. After about half an hour, almost all the powerhouses in the VIP section had gone onto the stage, even the Old Eagle Mountain Man was no exception.
Seeing that no one else was going onto the stage, Chen Xiao finally rose from his seat.
"Be careful."
The Little Fairy Doctor spoke with concern. Knowing that he had a powerful puppet on him, she wasn't overly worried.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, it was unlikely that the Black Emperor Sect would act rashly.
Chen Xiao nodded with a smile in response. With a flash of electric light under his feet, he swept into the halo on the stage.
The dazzling light caused Chen Xiao to instinctively squint his eyes. As his vision recovered, he instantly opened his eyes with vigilance.
On the auction stage, Mo Tianxing was looking at him with a smiling expression, and behind him, at some point, an old man with a reddish face and eagle-like eyes had appeared.
Mo Tianxing's tone was calm, with a hint of testing: "Mr. Cao Hui, since you have come this time, what kind of precious treasure have you prepared to exchange for this Bodhi Transformation Saliva?"
His tone was as light as if he were chatting casually, without any sharpness, even though he had some doubts about Chen Xiao's identity.
Chen Xiao didn't say much. Under Mo Tianxing's slightly heated gaze, he pondered for a moment, then flicked his finger, and three jade bottles resembling mutton-fat jade appeared in his hand.
"One Sect Breaking Pill, one Royal Extreme Pill, and one Dou Ling Pill! As for their effects, I won't say more," Chen Xiao said hoarsely.
He knew that the price offered by the Old Eagle Mountain Man was a seventh-grade Life Returning Pill.
As the name suggests, this was a life-saving elixir. As long as you still had a breath left, it could pull you back from the brink of death.
In the original trajectory, Xiao Yan had intended to exchange a Sect Breaking Pill as a bargaining chip. Although it greatly tempted the Black Emperor Sect, after some deliberation, they chose the Life Returning Pill, which could give Mo Tianxing 'an extra life'.
After all, even cultivating Mo Ya with the Sect Breaking Pill would take a long time, while Mo Tianxing was a genuine Dou Zong expert. Ensuring his safety would provide greater security and also solidify the Black Emperor Sect's position.
It was precisely because he knew this information that Chen Xiao, seeking absolute certainty, added more on top of the Sect Breaking Pill.
Now with the Cao Family as support, Chen Xiao no longer needed to worry about elixirs. Exchanging the Bodhi Transformation Saliva for the Little Fairy Doctor at this cost was not enough to make him feel pained.
Moreover, he understood even more clearly that the Black Emperor Sect would not miss the opportunity to kick someone while they were down. Mo Tianxing would definitely not be absent from tonight's fierce battle.
Therefore, there was still a chance to get back the elixirs he gave out!
"Sect Breaking Pill?"
Hearing this name, both Mo Tianxing and the red-faced old man behind him trembled, and then a difficult-to-conceal surprise surged in their eyes.
As for the Royal Extreme Pill and the Dou Ling Pill, they were temporarily selectively ignored.
Under Mo Tianxing's gaze, the red-faced old man stepped forward to take the jade bottle, carefully appraising it. After a long time, he finally nodded solemnly.
"It is indeed a Sect Breaking Pill, of top quality. There should be no one in the Black-Corner Region who can refine a Sect Breaking Pill of this quality, not even that Han Feng from before."
These words also hinted to Mo Tianxing that Chen Xiao's identity might truly not be that of the Purple Firmament Pavilion Master.
Mo Tianxing nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the three jade bottles that had returned to Chen Xiao's hands.
If it were just one Sect Breaking Pill, he might still compare it with the Life Returning Pill that Old Eagle Mountain Man had taken out, finding it difficult to choose.
But with an additional Royal Extreme Pill and Dou Ling Pill, Mo Tianxing instantly made a decision in his heart.
"Please return to your seat first, Your Excellency. If no one offers something of higher value, I will choose to trade with you!"
Mo Tianxing stood up to see him off, not forgetting to reassure Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, stepping out of the light circle with a calm expression, giving the Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan, who were staring intently, a reassuring look.
Chen Xiao had been the last to go on stage. After he came out, four or five minutes passed continuously without anyone else stepping onto the stage.
As everyone watched with bated breath, the surging light on the auction stage gradually dissipated like a receding tide, slowly revealing the scene hidden within to the public's view.
Mo Tianxing stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze like a torch sweeping across the entire venue, a meaningful smile playing at the corner of his mouth.
"I have kept you waiting. The Black Emperor Sect has selected the most suitable trading partner from among the many treasures."
As the last word fell, the clamor in the auction house came to an abrupt halt like a snapped string.
Everyone's gaze turned into substance, tightly fixed on Mo Tianxing, and even the air seemed to freeze.
Mo Tianxing chuckled, a profound smile on his face: "After multiple rounds of selection, the winner is..."
He deliberately paused, and at the moment everyone's heart rate accelerated, his fingertip shot out like a sharp sword, accurately pointing in the direction of Chen Xiao and the other two in the VIP section, instantly causing the entire venue to erupt.
"Mr. Cao Hui!"
As Mo Tianxing's words fell, the atmosphere in the auction house suddenly froze.
In the VIP section, many people slowly curled their lips into a sinister cold smile.
Even that Old Eagle Mountain Man looked towards the three with a chilling expression.
As dozens of icy killing intents enveloped his entire body like a spider web, Chen Xiao straightened his back unhurriedly. As his robes fluttered, an equally sharp cold light burst forth from the depths of his eyes.
The gazes from experts of all sides were like tangible shackles, so heavy that they were suffocating, but the hot blood in his chest burned even stronger under the pressure. Every heartbeat carried the heat of impending eruption, as if it wanted to break through the constraints and stir up monstrous waves in this undercurrent-filled situation!
Stepping onto the auction stage, he exchanged the Bodhi Transformation Saliva in front of countless people, putting it into his storage ring. Chen Xiao met those eyes filled with greed and fervor, and grinned.
"Heh heh heh, if there is a desperate situation, one must experience ten directions of life and death."
"Everyone, tonight, we won't leave until we meet!"
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