"I've taken a liking to this Earth Blood Phoenix Vine, friend. Yield it to me.
Consider it a favor you'll owe me."
Zhou Sheng spoke.
"Three hundred thousand Medium-grade Spirit Crystal Stones."
Ye Yunfei didn't even glance at Zhou Sheng, speaking in an indifferent tone.
Eh?
This kid is just too arrogant!
He doesn't give Zhou Sheng any face at all!
All the martial artists in the auction hall were shocked.
"You!"
Zhou Sheng's face darkened.
"Friend, exactly where are you from? What's your background?"
Zhou Sheng's gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei as he asked each word slowly.
He knew all the slightly famous young geniuses in the Central Continent, but he had never seen Ye Yunfei before.
"I'm from a remote little city."
Ye Yunfei replied indifferently.
In fact, Ye Yunfei was indeed from Yuanyue City, which was indeed a remote little city.
As for the identity of Vice Dean of Hudao Academy, Ye Yunfei couldn't possibly reveal it. Besides, he had no desire whatsoever to be this Vice Dean and planned to abdicate sooner or later.
"Heh, no wonder you look so unfamiliar. So you're from a remote little city.
In that case, why won't you give me face?"
Zhou Sheng let out a cold laugh.
Since he had no background, there was no need for Zhou Sheng to be polite anymore.
"Kid, yield the Earth Blood Phoenix Vine to Young Master Zhou immediately. Otherwise, the consequences will be something you cannot bear!"
An elder beside Zhou Sheng took a step forward and barked at Ye Yunfei.
"If no one continues to bid, does this Earth Blood Phoenix Vine belong to me?"
Ye Yunfei stopped paying attention to Zhou Sheng, turning instead to the grey-robed elder on the auction stage.
"Yes, Young Master."
The grey-robed elder hurriedly nodded.
He called out several times in succession, but no one placed another bid.
Are you kidding? Three hundred thousand Medium-grade Spirit Crystal Stones was equivalent to fifteen billion low-grade ones. Who could easily produce such an amount?
Moreover, such an amount already far exceeded the actual value of this particular Earth Blood Phoenix Vine.
That Zhou Sheng took one last deep look at Ye Yunfei but did not bid either, turning and walking back into his luxurious private booth.
Thus, the Earth Blood Phoenix Vine was delivered on the spot into Ye Yunfei's hands.
Inside the Crystal Mine Minor World, Ye Yunfei had excavated a large crystal mine vein, obtaining at least sixty to seventy million Medium-grade Spirit Crystal Stones. He could spend them freely.
For Ye Yunfei, wealth was just a number, something he didn't care much about.
"Next up for auction is also a first-grade treasure herb..."
On the auction stage, the grey-robed elder took out another first-grade treasure herb and announced in a loud voice.
"Three hundred thousand Medium-grade Spirit Crystal Stones."
Before the grey-robed elder could even introduce the name, effects, or opening bid for that first-grade treasure herb, Ye Yunfei spoke up.
Immediately, the entire auction hall fell into a stunned silence once more.
The gazes of everyone fixed dumbly on Ye Yunfei.
This method of bidding was simply unprecedented!
"Humph!"
A cold snort came from the luxurious booth where Zhou Sheng resided.
No one participated in the bidding. Thus, another first-grade treasure herb fell into Ye Yunfei's hands.
"Everyone, next up for auction is the Bodhi Samsara Fruit, a second-grade treasure herb! The opening bid is four hundred thousand Medium-grade Spirit Crystal Stones!
This is also the final highlight of today's auction!"
On the auction stage, the grey-robed elder shouted out.
On the crystal tray he held rested a white spirit fruit, emitting an enticing delicate fragrance.
Gazing upon that spirit fruit, the eyes of all the martial artists grew greedy.
The Bodhi Samsara Fruit was extremely rare, far more precious than ordinary second-grade treasure herbs.
"Four hundred and fifty thousand Medium-grade Spirit Crystal Stones!
Esteemed guests, this lowly girl seeks this Bodhi Samsara Fruit to save a life.
I beg you all to show mercy and yield this fruit to me.
Your great kindness and virtue, I shall forever remember!"
A woman in a pink dress stood up, making a clasped-fist bow to the entire auction hall.
This woman was beautiful and fair. Her figure was delicate and graceful, her skin as white as snow and frost. She possessed a refined and elegant demeanor, with a voice as clear and crisp as a bell, giving people an indescribable sense of comfort.
"It's Young Lady Ji Xue of the Taiyi Gate!"
Someone immediately recognized this woman's identity.
"Oh?"
Ye Yunfei's gaze also swept over the woman in the pink dress.
"My Young Master Zhou Sheng's main purpose for participating in this auction is precisely for this Bodhi Samsara Fruit.
Moreover, Young Master Zhou Sheng is bidding for it at the behest of his elder sister, Young Lady Zhou Ying.
Young Lady Zhou Ying belongs to the Central Continent Alchemy Tower.
Therefore, no one is permitted to participate in the bidding. Otherwise, they will incur the wrath of the Alchemy Tower, and the consequences will be extremely grave!"
Suddenly, a tall, thin elder walked out from Zhou Sheng's luxurious private booth. His sharp gaze swept across the entire hall as he spoke in a stern voice.
Then, his gaze landed on Ye Yunfei, containing a strong sense of warning.
As for Ji Xue, this elder paid her no attention.
He was a member of the Tianxuan Sect, how could he possibly place the Taiyi Gate in his eyes?
The Taiyi Gate was just a second-rate faction, not worth mentioning.
Hiss!
Hearing the tall, thin elder's words, all the martial artists in the auction hall gasped in shock.
Zhou Ying was the Tianxuan Sect Leader's daughter, Zhou Sheng's blood sister, married to the son of a major figure in the Central Continent Alchemy Tower.
Since this Bodhi Samsara Fruit was something Zhou Ying wanted, then truly, no one dared to compete for it.
Ji Xue's face immediately turned deathly pale upon hearing this elder's words.
Although she was the young lady of the Taiyi Gate, compared to Zhou Ying, the difference was immense!
It was like comparing a mere pheasant to a phoenix!
"Young Master Zhou Sheng, I beg of you, my father is severely injured and truly relies on this Bodhi Samsara Fruit to save his life. Please, Young Master Zhou Sheng, yield it to me..."
Thinking of her father's injuries, Ji Xue gritted her teeth, actually standing up, walking to the front of Zhou Sheng's luxurious private booth, and directly kneeling down as she pleaded.
"Scram!"
That tall, thin elder's face darkened. He released a surge of spiritual pressure, directly blasting Ji Xue away to tumble onto the floor in the distance.
"Young Lady!"
A maid hurried over to help Ji Xue up.
"If you accompany me for a night tonight, after I return, I might speak to my sister. Perhaps, in a moment of soft-heartedness, she may show mercy and yield this Bodhi Samsara Fruit to you."
At this moment, Zhou Sheng's voice transmitted from within the luxurious private booth.
"Did you hear that!
Come accompany Young Master Zhou Sheng tonight, and perhaps there's still a sliver of hope.
Hmph, I'd say you're even getting the better end of the deal.
Throughout the entire Central Continent, who knows how many women dream of climbing into Young Master Zhou Sheng's bed!"
That tall, thin elder sneered as he spoke.
"You..."
Ji Xue trembled all over in anger, unable to speak.
For her, this was a tremendous humiliation.
"Five hundred thousand Medium-grade Spirit Crystal Stones."
At this moment, a voice suddenly rang out within the auction hall.
Instantly, all eyes turned to Ye Yunfei's location.
It was Ye Yunfei who had spoken.
"He dares to bid on something Young Lady Zhou Ying wants?!
Is he insane?!"
All the martial artists were utterly shocked.
"Kid, are you courting death?!"
That tall, thin elder flew into a rage, barking fiercely at Ye Yunfei.
"Six hundred thousand Medium-grade Spirit Crystal Stones. Is there anyone else bidding? If not, this Bodhi Samsara Fruit is mine."
Ye Yunfei spoke indifferently, not even sparing a glance for the tall, thin elder.
"Kid, if you want to die, I'll grant your wish right now!"
That tall, thin elder could no longer contain himself. His figure blurred as he rushed toward Ye Yunfei.
"Enough!"
Suddenly, a loud shout rang out. The grey-robed elder who had been presiding over the auction on stage instantly appeared before Ye Yunfei, releasing a powerful spiritual pressure.
He was actually a Mid Stage Mystic Liquid Realm expert!
"Respect my Heavenly Pavilion Auction House!
If you wish to fight, take it outside!"
The grey-robed elder said coldly.
"You..."
The tall, thin elder stopped his movement. He was only at the early Mystic Liquid Realm, so he definitely couldn't beat the other.
"Return."
Zhou Sheng's voice transmitted from the luxurious private booth.
The tall, thin elder shot Ye Yunfei a glare before walking back to the private booth with a resentful air.
It was rumored that backing the Heavenly Pavilion Auction House was the Central Continent's Su Clan. Hence, Zhou Sheng didn't dare to be overly brazen.
Thus, the auction continued.
"Six hundred and fifty thousand Medium-grade Spirit Crystal Stones!
Kid, if you are willing to give up bidding, I could let it slide..."
Zhou Sheng's voice sounded.
"One million Medium-grade Spirit Crystal Stones."
Ye Yunfei said calmly.
"That's too exaggerated!"
Someone in the hall couldn't help but cry out.
"Kid, you're determined to oppose me, aren't you?!"
Zhou Sheng was nearly at his breaking point, speaking through gritted teeth.
Ye Yunfei did not reply.
"One million and one thousand Medium-grade Spirit Crystal Stones.
Kid, I'm giving you one last chance!
Drop the bid!"
Zhou Sheng said.
This was all the wealth he could currently mobilize.
He couldn't produce a single stone more.
"One million five hundred thousand Medium-grade Spirit Crystal Stones."
Ye Yunfei remarked calmly.
"Kid, you're dead!"
Zhou Sheng completely lost his temper, roaring out furiously.
The entire auction hall erupted in commotion.
The way Ye Yunfei bid was something these martial artists had never seen or heard of before!
Finally, that Bodhi Samsara Fruit fell into Ye Yunfei's hands.
After obtaining the Bodhi Samsara Fruit, Ye Yunfei, accompanied by Fengyun Jue, leisurely walked out of the auction hall.
"This young man offended Zhou Sheng. He's in big trouble now.
He probably won't survive the day."
Most martial artists, watching Ye Yunfei's departing figure, secretly thought.
"Young Lady, let's return."
In the hall, the maid beside Ji Xue whispered.
"We'll follow that young master!"
Ji Xue stared at Ye Yunfei's retreating back, gritted her teeth, and said.