qí shí shì qíng fā zhǎn dào zhè yī bù ， qí tā zhī rén zàn qiě bù shuō ， lián yín fā lǎo kàn nèi xīn shēn chù ， duō shǎo yě yǒu diǎn dí gū 。
其实事情发展到这一步，其他之人暂且不说，连银发老看内心深处，多少也有点嘀咕。
Actually, by this point in the proceedings, even those present were somewhat doubtful. The silver-haired elder, despite his mysterious aura, didn't seem to be a wealthy and powerful individual. Three million middle-grade crystal stones weren’t a small sum, so it was unclear if he could produce them.
xiàng zhè zhǒng lái pāi mài huì shàng zhāo yáo zhuàng piàn ， hū luàn jiào jià de shì qíng ， suī rán shǎo yǒu fā shēng ， dàn jǐn jǐn shì shǎo ér yǐ ， bìng bù yì wèi zhe ， jiù kě yǐ wán quán dù jué 。
像这种来拍卖会上招摇撞骗，呼乱叫价的事情，虽然少有发生，但仅仅是少而已，并不意味着，就可以完全杜绝。
While such disruptive actions might drive up prices, the integrity of the auction house was more important than a higher price for any single item. Moreover, the identity of the person in the private room was only speculation; this elder was clear about his true nature—a powerful figure from the Profound Yin Realm who had already lost his temper. The silver-haired elder didn’t want to offend him and sighed before continuing.
yǎn qián de lǎo zhě ， suī rán dài zhe jǐ fēn shén mì zhī qì ， dàn bìng bù xiàng nà zhǒng cái dà qì cū zhī rén ， sān qiān wàn zhōng pǐn jīng shí ， bìng bú shì yí gè xiǎo shù zì ， tā néng fǒu ná chū ， hái zhēn shì lìng rén yí huò 。
眼前的老者，虽然带着几分神秘之气，但并不像那种财大气粗之人，三千万中品晶石，并不是一个小数字，他能否拿出，还真是令人疑惑。
"Friend Daoist, you must have participated in auctions before. Calling out a price isn't just empty talk. Can you provide some proof that you can afford such a bid?"
suī rán zhè zhǒng jiǎo jú zhī rén ， kě néng jiāng jià gé tuī dé gèng gāo ， dàn xiāng duì yī jiàn pāi mài pǐn de chéng jiāo ， běn diàn de xìn yù gèng zhòng yào 。
虽然这种搅局之人，可能将价格推得更高，但相对一件拍卖品的成交，本店的信誉更重要。
"Humph."
hé kuàng bāo xiāng zhī rén de shēn fèn ， bié rén zhǐ shì cāi cè ， tā què shì qīng qīng chǔ chǔ ， nǎi shì yī dòng xuán qī lǎo guài wù ， cǐ kè yǐ jīng fā nù ， tā yě bù gǎn shì duì fāng de qíng xù wèi wú wù 。
何况包厢之人的身份，别人只是猜测，他却是清清楚楚，乃是一洞玄期老怪物，此刻已经发怒，他也不敢视对方的情绪为无物。
The thin elder's face showed a sneer. "What’s the matter? You look down on me and my companion in the private room. Why don’t you see if he has any proof?"
hé kuàng duì fāng tí chū de yāo qiú ， yě shì hé qíng hé lǐ de 。
何况对方提出的要求，也是合情合理的。
His words angered the silver-haired elder, but he didn't want to offend this mysterious figure. He sighed again and continued, "Friend Daoist, why ask such a question that you already know the answer? The senior in the private room is from the Profound Yin Realm. With his status, three million middle-grade crystal stones wouldn’t be an issue."
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， yín fā lǎo zhě yī shēng gān ké ：“ zhè wèi dào yǒu ， pāi mài huì xiǎng bì nǐ yě cān jiā guò ， jiào jià bìng bú shì kōng kǒu shuō bái huà jiù kě yǐ le ， nǐ shì fǒu kě yǐ ná chū yī xiē dōng xī ， zuò wéi yǒu néng lì jiào jià de zhèng míng ne ？”，“ hēng ”
脑海中念头转过，银发老者一声干咳：“这位道友，拍卖会想必你也参加过，叫价并不是空口说白话就可以了，你是否可以拿出一些东西，作为有能力叫价的证明呢？”，“哼”
The moment he spoke, murmurs spread among the crowd as they had over 80% confidence based on the earlier mental probe. However, now that the auction organizer confirmed it, things were different.
gān shòu lǎo zhě liǎn shàng què lù chū yī sī lěng xiào zhī sè ：“ zěn me ， kàn bù qǐ lǎo fū ， nà bāo xiāng zhī rén yòu rú hé ， zěn bú jiàn tā ná chū zhèng míng shén me 。”
干瘦老者脸上却露出一丝冷笑之色：“怎么，看不起老夫，那包厢之人又如何，怎不见他拿出证明什么。”
Most of the attendees showed signs of respect and awe, but the thin elder remained unconcerned, even sneering. "Profound Yin? How does that make a difference? A Profound Yin Realm cultivator might not have such wealth. Perhaps he’s a despicable scoundrel here to deceive."
duì fāng rú cǐ bú kè qì ， ràng yín fā lǎo zhě de liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī nù qì ， bù guò yǎn qián zhī rén ， shí zài shén mì ， bú dào wàn bù dé yǐ ， tā yě bù xiǎng yǔ qí jiāo wù ， zhǐ hǎo tàn le yì kǒu qì de jì xù kāi kǒu le ：“ dào yǒu hé bì míng zhī gù wèn ne ， bāo xiāng zhōng de nà wèi qián bèi ， nǎi shì dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě ， yǐ tā de shēn fèn ， sān qiān wàn zhōng pǐn jīng shí ， qǐ huì ná bù chū ？”
对方如此不客气，让银发老者的脸上闪过一丝怒气，不过眼前之人，实在神秘，不到万不得已，他也不想与其交恶，只好叹了一口气的继续开口了：“道友何必明知故问呢，包厢中的那位前辈，乃是洞玄期修仙者，以他的身份，三千万中品晶石，岂会拿不出？”
The thin elder's words caused shock among the cultivators, and many rushed towards the exits, fearing they would be caught in any conflict.
cǐ yǔ yī chū ， xià miàn zài cì zhà le kāi guō ” suī rán cóng gāng gāng de shén shí qiáng dù ， zhòng xiū shì yǐ jīng yǒu bā chéng yǐ shàng de bǎ wò ” rán ér cǐ shí cǐ kè ， pāi mài huì de zǔ zhī zhě ， qīn kǒu zhèng shí ， zhè míng xiǎn yòu dà bù yí yàng le 。
此语一出，下面再次炸了开锅”虽然从刚刚的神识强度，众修士已经有八成以上的把握”然而此时此刻，拍卖会的组织者，亲口证实，这明显又大不一样了。
The cultivator in the private room was enraged. A terrifying aura surged out, unlike mental attacks. He didn’t believe that the mysterious fog could stop him.
zhòng xiū shì de liǎn shàng ， dà duō lù chū le jìng wèi zhī sè ， rán ér nà gān shòu lǎo zhě ， yī jiù shì yī liǎn de bù zài hū ， zuǐ jiǎo biān shèn zhì dài zhe lěng xiào yǔ jī fěng 。
众修士的脸上，大多露出了敬畏之色，然而那干瘦老者，依旧是一脸的不在乎，嘴角边甚至带着冷笑与讥讽。
Other cultivators who hadn't fled showed amusement on their faces as several nearby elders quickly moved away. However, to everyone's surprise, the aura dissipated with a wave of the elder’s hand.
“ dòng xuán yòu rú hé ， dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě ， jiù yí dìng yǒu zhè yàng de shēn jiā ， shuō bù dìng ， shì yī bēi bǐ wú chǐ zhī tú ， lái dào zhè lǐ ” cái shì zhāo yáo zhuàng piàn de 。”
“洞玄又如何，洞玄期修仙者，就一定有这样的身家，说不定，是一卑鄙无耻之徒，来到这里”才是招摇撞骗的。”
"Want to fight? Old Demon Gong Sun, you tried to ambush me in the Water Wave Cave. Why do you want to try again? You despicable scoundrel."
nà gān shòu lǎo zhě de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， ràng zhòng xiū shì dà jīng shī sè ， bù shǎo rén shèn zhì pǎo xiàng le chū kǒu ， pà yī huì er de chōng tū ， huì chéng mén shī huǒ ， yāng jí chí yú ， jiāng tā men zhè xiē wú gū zhī rén ， yě mò míng qí miào de jiǎo jìn qù 。
那干瘦老者的声音传入耳朵，让众修士大惊失色，不少人甚至跑向了出口，怕一会儿的冲突，会城门失火，殃及池鱼，将他们这些无辜之人，也莫名其妙的搅进去。
The elder's voice echoed as the fog around him dispersed, and his presence suddenly surged.
nà yàng kě jiù kū dōu lái bù jí 。
那样可就哭都来不及。
"What?" The person in the private room was clearly alarmed by the sound of the voice. A cultivator wearing a high-crowned hat appeared with a loud explosion.
“ nǐ shuō shén me 。”
“你说什么。”
He looked about forty years old, had a square face, and exuded an imposing aura. His attire was extraordinarily luxurious, almost golden.
nà bāo xiāng zhōng de xiū xiān zhě tīng le ， dùn shí dà nù ， yī gǔ kě pà de lì qì pèi rán ér chū ， zhè kě yǔ shén shí de gōng jī bù tóng ， tā bù xiāng xìn ， duì fāng zài kào nà mò míng qí miào de bó wù ， jiù kě yǐ jiāng qí dǎng zhù 。
那包厢中的修仙者听了，顿时大怒，一股可怕的戾气沛然而出，这可与神识的攻击不同，他不相信，对方再靠那莫名其妙的薄雾，就可以将其挡住。
Clearly, this was a treasure item with many uses.
qí tā méi yǒu táo zǒu de xiū shì ， liǎn shàng dà duō lù chū xìng zāi lè huò de biǎo qíng ” lí lǎo zhě zuò dé jìn de jǐ rén ， quán dōu zài dì yī shí jiān ， fēi kuài de shǎn kāi 。
其他没有逃走的修士，脸上大多露出幸灾乐祸的表情”离老者坐得近的几人，全都在第一时间，飞快的闪开。
"Indeed, Old Demon Gong Sun."
rán ér chū hū yì liào de ， nà lì qì méi yǒu qǐ dào fēn háo de xiào guǒ ， bèi lǎo zhě qīng sōng yī huī shǒu ” jiù bīng xiāo wǎ jiě de dàng kāi 。
然而出乎意料的，那戾气没有起到分毫的效果，被老者轻松一挥手”就冰消瓦解的荡开。
"He is a major figure in the魔道, known for his formidable strength among free cultivators." "Who is that elder daring to confront him?" The murmurs of the other cultivators reached his ears. Gong Sun's name was familiar even to Lin Xuan; he was more renowned than the Poison Dragon Patriarch and was also a ruthless individual.
“ xiǎng dòng shǒu ， gōng sūn lǎo mó ， zài shuǐ bō dòng de shí hòu ， nǐ yǐ jīng tōu xí guò lǎo fū yī cì ， zěn me ， hái xiǎng lái dì èr cì ， nǐ zhè bēi bǐ wú chǐ de jiā huo 。”
“想动手，公孙老魔，在水波洞的时候，你已经偷袭过老夫一次，怎么，还想来第二次，你这卑鄙无耻的家伙。”
However, this old monster now appeared highly suspicious, staring intently at the thin elder. His cultivation had risen to the Profound Yin Realm, but his face was unfamiliar—no disguise. None of the present cultivators recognized him.
nà lǎo zhě qī lì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， suí hòu tā shēn tǐ zhōu wéi de mí wù dàng kāi ， zhěng gè rén de qì xī ， sà rán fēng zhǎng le qǐ lái 。
那老者凄厉的声音传入耳朵，随后他身体周围的迷雾荡开，整个人的气息，飒然疯涨了起来。
This was unusual. Profound Yin Realm cultivators were not numerous in the East Sea, and each one was a prominent figure. It was almost unbelievable that none could recognize this person.
“ shén me ？”， cóng shēng yīn ， yě kě yǐ tīng chū nà bāo xiāng zhōng de rén ， dà jīng shī sè ， suí hòu hōng de yī shēng zhà kāi ， yī míng tóu dài gāo guān de xiū shì yìng rù yǎn lián 。
“什么？”，从声音，也可以听出那包厢中的人，大惊失色，随后轰的一声炸开，一名头戴高冠的修士映入眼帘。
Was he a reclusive cultivator who had hidden away? But the current situation didn’t seem to fit. The thin elder's words and actions clearly indicated an old grudge with Gong Sun.
wài biǎo dà yuē sì shí yú suì nián jì ， guó zì liǎn ， kàn shàng qù pǒ wèi wēi yán 。
外表大约四十余岁年纪，国字脸，看上去颇为威严。
The Profound Yin Realm cultivators were all seasoned veterans, but Gong Sun looked utterly surprised. "You… You are Old Master Mo. Impossible! I personally used Bone Demon Fire to refine your essence soul."
hún shēn suǒ chuān zhe de yī fú huá guì yì cháng ， shèn zhì kě yǐ shuō shì jīn guāng mén rǎn 。
浑身所穿着的衣服华贵异常，甚至可以说是金光门冉。
Gong Sun was indeed shocked. He had known this elder well and trusted him deeply. But centuries ago, he had plotted against Mo, betrayed his friend, and ambushed him severely, taking the treasure. To prevent any future retaliation, he had killed both body and essence soul.
xiǎn rán zhè yī fú jiù shì yī jiàn bǎo wù ， yǒu zhe zhū duō miào yòng de 。
显然这衣服就是一件宝物，有着诸多妙用的。
He should have been certain of success, but now, Mo appeared unexpectedly, causing immense shock. Although their appearances didn’t match, Gong Sun’s energy flow was identical to Mo's cultivation technique, leaving no doubt.
“ guǒ rán shì gōng sūn lǎo mó 。”
“果然是公孙老魔。”
"Hmph. In the Water Wave Cave, you nearly ambushed me. Fortunately, I once practiced the Second Essence Soul Technique. While my main essence soul was destroyed by you, the Second Essence Soul survived. Using a瞒天过海strategy, I escaped your trap. Old Demon Gong Sun, I considered you a friend, but you betrayed me. Today, I came here to seek justice from you." "Second Essence Soul? I see," Gong Sun's eyes showed understanding before he sneered again. "You were lucky to survive. Instead of hiding in a remote place, why provoke me? Do you want to die?"
Actually, by this point in the proceedings, even those present were somewhat doubtful. The silver-haired elder, despite his mysterious aura, didn't seem to be a wealthy and powerful individual. Three million middle-grade crystal stones weren’t a small sum, so it was unclear if he could produce them.
While such disruptive actions might drive up prices, the integrity of the auction house was more important than a higher price for any single item. Moreover, the identity of the person in the private room was only speculation; this elder was clear about his true nature—a powerful figure from the Profound Yin Realm who had already lost his temper. The silver-haired elder didn’t want to offend him and sighed before continuing.
"Friend Daoist, you must have participated in auctions before. Calling out a price isn't just empty talk. Can you provide some proof that you can afford such a bid?"
"Humph."
The thin elder's face showed a sneer. "What’s the matter? You look down on me and my companion in the private room. Why don’t you see if he has any proof?"
His words angered the silver-haired elder, but he didn't want to offend this mysterious figure. He sighed again and continued, "Friend Daoist, why ask such a question that you already know the answer? The senior in the private room is from the Profound Yin Realm. With his status, three million middle-grade crystal stones wouldn’t be an issue."
The moment he spoke, murmurs spread among the crowd as they had over 80% confidence based on the earlier mental probe. However, now that the auction organizer confirmed it, things were different.
Most of the attendees showed signs of respect and awe, but the thin elder remained unconcerned, even sneering. "Profound Yin? How does that make a difference? A Profound Yin Realm cultivator might not have such wealth. Perhaps he’s a despicable scoundrel here to deceive."
The thin elder's words caused shock among the cultivators, and many rushed towards the exits, fearing they would be caught in any conflict.
"Say what?"
The cultivator in the private room was enraged. A terrifying aura surged out, unlike mental attacks. He didn’t believe that the mysterious fog could stop him.
Other cultivators who hadn't fled showed amusement on their faces as several nearby elders quickly moved away. However, to everyone's surprise, the aura dissipated with a wave of the elder’s hand.
"Want to fight? Old Demon Gong Sun, you tried to ambush me in the Water Wave Cave. Why do you want to try again? You despicable scoundrel."
The elder's voice echoed as the fog around him dispersed, and his presence suddenly surged.
"What?" The person in the private room was clearly alarmed by the sound of the voice. A cultivator wearing a high-crowned hat appeared with a loud explosion.
He looked about forty years old, had a square face, and exuded an imposing aura. His attire was extraordinarily luxurious, almost golden.
Clearly, this was a treasure item with many uses.
"Indeed, Old Demon Gong Sun."
"He is a major figure in the魔道, known for his formidable strength among free cultivators." "Who is that elder daring to confront him?" The murmurs of the other cultivators reached his ears. Gong Sun's name was familiar even to Lin Xuan; he was more renowned than the Poison Dragon Patriarch and was also a ruthless individual.
However, this old monster now appeared highly suspicious, staring intently at the thin elder. His cultivation had risen to the Profound Yin Realm, but his face was unfamiliar—no disguise. None of the present cultivators recognized him.
This was unusual. Profound Yin Realm cultivators were not numerous in the East Sea, and each one was a prominent figure. It was almost unbelievable that none could recognize this person.
Was he a reclusive cultivator who had hidden away? But the current situation didn’t seem to fit. The thin elder's words and actions clearly indicated an old grudge with Gong Sun.
The Profound Yin Realm cultivators were all seasoned veterans, but Gong Sun looked utterly surprised. "You… You are Old Master Mo. Impossible! I personally used Bone Demon Fire to refine your essence soul."
Gong Sun was indeed shocked. He had known this elder well and trusted him deeply. But centuries ago, he had plotted against Mo, betrayed his friend, and ambushed him severely, taking the treasure. To prevent any future retaliation, he had killed both body and essence soul.
He should have been certain of success, but now, Mo appeared unexpectedly, causing immense shock. Although their appearances didn’t match, Gong Sun’s energy flow was identical to Mo's cultivation technique, leaving no doubt.
"Hmph. In the Water Wave Cave, you nearly ambushed me. Fortunately, I once practiced the Second Essence Soul Technique. While my main essence soul was destroyed by you, the Second Essence Soul survived. Using a瞒天过海strategy, I escaped your trap. Old Demon Gong Sun, I considered you a friend, but you betrayed me. Today, I came here to seek justice from you." "Second Essence Soul? I see," Gong Sun's eyes showed understanding before he sneered again. "You were lucky to survive. Instead of hiding in a remote place, why provoke me? Do you want to die?"