Chapter 110: So Impressive, Why Don’t You Call Zhao Ritian!
“Thank you all for your patience.”
Zhao Wutian’s melodious voice echoed throughout the auction, suppressing much of the restless murmuring.
“I’m not here to watch songs and dances! If there are good items, hurry up and bring them out! I have money to spend!”
“Haha, that’s right! Let’s get straight to the main course and bring out that Yin-Yang Body for us to admire.”
Someone lewdly remarked, triggering widespread agreement from the crowd.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Tong’s pupils constricted, forming two brilliant points.
Lightning-like shockwaves shot from his gaze, piercing through obstacles and landing on that individual.
Immediately after, his spiritual power erupted.
“Poof!”
The other party appeared severely injured, blood pouring from his seven orifices, his face instantly filled with terror.
“What’s wrong?”
His companion beside him asked, visibly tense.
“N-Nothing! I just had an internal injury that flared up, it’s nothing serious.”
He stammered, trying to brush it aside, having realized that he had said something inappropriate.
Fortunately, the person who acted did not carry the intent to kill; otherwise, he would have been dead on the spot!
This was merely a minor incident; no matter how the crowd heckled, it couldn’t change the procedure of the auction.
“The jokes come to an end.”
Zhao Wutian said, “In the auction, the highest bidder wins. If you see something you like, please do not hesitate, as opportunities must not be missed!”
Following this, a servant announced the auction rules.
First, each increase in bid must not be lower than fifty thousand spiritual stones.
Second, fighting within the venue is strictly prohibited; violators will be expelled and have all their possessions confiscated.
Third, if you lack spiritual stones, you can sell off the treasures on you; there are authoritative appraisers here, and malicious price cutting will not occur.
“These simple rules should be understood by everyone, so let’s get to the main event, with the treasures!”
As his voice fell, all the lights in the auction dimmed.
All light converged on the high platform at the center, which was also the focus of everyone’s attention.
“The first auction item: the Double Phoenix Bracelets!”
As soon as the words were spoken, an elegant female cultivator walked up, carrying a jade platter.
On the platter lay a pair of crimson phoenix bracelets, eye-catching and striking; even while simply resting there, a warm energy flowed forth, radiating peace.
Zhou Tong instantly came to life.
He had not forgotten the Empress’s request and wanted to obtain a pair of such bracelets.
This small matter was naturally something he could accomplish.
“This item requires no further introduction…”
The servant said, “These bracelets are crafted from warm jade from Tianshan Mountains, inherently valuable treasures. Moreover, they symbolize the union of two, and if given to one’s Dao partner, it ensures companionship until old age!”
Zhou Tong immediately felt pricked like a thorn in his back.
He sensed two gazes behind him sharp as swords, making him feel uneasy.
“Kid, do you really intend to buy this for that Empress?”
Mu Ran Ya casually remarked, her words dripping with sarcasm that nearly overwhelmed Zhou Tong.
“Ahem… It’s just a promise. If you two like it, I’ll gift you something better.”
“A deal is a deal!” The two chimed happily.
Feeling the pressure lifted significantly, Zhou Tong let out a long sigh of relief.
“Such a treasure starts at five hundred thousand spiritual stones!”
The servant’s bland statement nearly caused an uproar in the auction hall.
“My heavens, that’s too expensive!”
“Why don’t you just go rob someone!”
“Just a pair of broken bracelets and you expect me to spend half my fortune? Are you running a black shop?”
Many voiced their complaints; the price was indeed trivial for those major sects.
But for individual cultivators, it was a colossal sum.
Moreover, to spend such an exorbitant amount on a pair of bracelets was simply wasteful.
“Where’s the expense?”
At this moment, a fierce aura descended, intimidating the complaining crowd.
“Don’t speak carelessly! Our auction is not an easy job, and these bracelets have always been at this price, understand?”
Zhao Wutian’s mocking voice came from above, infuriating everyone further.
“Those who think it’s too expensive should reflect on whether they have worked hard over the years and earned their spiritual stones!”
“If you haven’t, then don’t talk nonsense with your eyes wide open! I’m going crazy!”
Hearing this, Zhou Tong grinned, revealing a playful smile.
What era is it that such taunts are still being used? Does he think everyone else is a fool?
As expected, right after Zhao Wutian’s words, a massive backlash erupted.
“Zhao Wutian, I curse your ancestors! Who do you think you are? How dare you point fingers at us!”
“If you can sell it, sell it! If not, roll away! Without us lifting you up, you’d be a beggar and still dare to bark like this!”
“I’ve never seen anyone so shameless!”
“You’re so impressive, why don’t you call yourself Zhao Ritian!”
Filthy insults poured out endlessly, silencing Zhao Wutian, who immediately became a turtle withdrawing its head.
“Ahem… Everyone, please calm down, let’s continue.”
The old servant redirected the topic: “If you don’t like it, you don’t have to bid.”
“Six hundred thousand spiritual stones.”
Zhou Tong shot back immediately, thinking he could secure it easily, but a twist occurred.
“One million spiritual stones!”
The bid came from the neighboring room of the Jade Purity Sect; it was undoubtedly Mo Liushu.
“Is this woman out of her mind?”
Zhou Tong frowned, mentally cursing.
He was right; Mo Liushu was indeed out of her mind—she had an unhealthy obsession with Zhou Tong.
She would never allow him to show kindness to another woman.
Not even if that woman was a guest senior who looked identical to Zhou Tong!
“Still thinking of giving the bracelets to that wench Mu Ran Ya? Have you consulted my opinion?”
She smirked inwardly, believing “Guest Senior” wanted to be nice to Mu Ran Ya, and couldn’t hold her temper, boldly raising the bid.
“One point two million.” Zhou Tong continued to raise the bid.
“One point five million!” Mo Liushu bid again, looking persistent.
The crowd gasped, having never seen such a rich person, treating money as if it was worthless.
The servant laughed heartily, finally encountering a naïve buyer today.
“One million five hundred thousand once… twice… are there higher bids?”
Zhou Tong fell silent, instead dipping his fingers in his wine and began sketching formations on the table.
“What are you doing?”
The Little Demoness leaned in closer, finding it somewhat familiar.
“I just learned a little trick yesterday, perfect for testing.”
“Eh… isn’t this the Equivalent Translocation Technique? You plan to use this to swap?”
Being from the Celestial Master Clan, the Little Demoness had naturally seen this kind of formation before.
Someone had used this trick to rescue You Feng and You Chong from Zhou Tong’s hands previously.
“What equivalent item are you planning to use?” the Little Demoness asked.
Zhou Tong smiled slightly, gathering his spiritual power to condense a spirit talisman in front of him.
“Talisman sixty-seven, Explosion Wave!”
The Little Demoness was startled, realizing the talisman had already been activated.
“Don’t panic.”
Zhou Tong pressed the spirit talisman onto the formation, waiting for the right moment.
“One million five hundred thousand three times! Congratulations to the esteemed guest of Room Two for winning the bid!”
The servant finalized the deal, announcing the ownership of the bracelets.
Immediately, he ordered the female cultivator to deliver the jade bracelets to Mo Liushu.
