jiù zhè yàng ， guò qù le yī zhǎn chá de fū ， zǐ xīn dì huǒ ， yǐ jīng pān shēng dào sān qiān wǔ bǎi wàn de fēng kuáng jià gé ， yào xiǎo de ， zōng mén gòng xiàn kě shì shū wéi nán dé ， jiù suàn shì dòng xuán hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， néng gòu zài jǐ bǎi nián jiān ， zhuàn qǔ dào zhè me duō de yě méi yǒu jǐ gè 。
就这样，过去了一盏茶的夫，紫心地火，已经攀升到三千五百万的疯狂价格，要晓得，宗门贡献可是殊为难得，就算是洞玄后期的修仙者，能够在几百年间，赚取到这么多的也没有几个。
Thus, in a short while, the purple heart earth fire had climbed to an insane price of 50 million points. It was known that contributions from the sect were hard to come by, and even for late-stage Profound Dao cultivators, it was rare to earn so many points over several hundred years.
tuì yī wàn bù shuō ， jiù suàn duì huàn zhí zú gòu ， shě bù shě dé yě hái shì liǎng huí shì lái zhe ， bì jìng sān qiān wǔ bǎi wàn de zōng mén gòng xiàn ， yǐ jīng kě yǐ huàn qǔ shù jiàn dà wēi lì de gǔ bǎo ， huò zhě qí tā de líng dān miào yào 。
退一万步说，就算兑换值足够，舍不舍得也还是两回事来着，毕竟三千五百万的宗门贡献，已经可以换取数件大威力的古宝，或者其他的灵丹妙药。
Even if one could afford such a contribution, whether or not they would be willing to spend it on such a precious item was another matter. After all, 50 million points in contributions could buy several powerful ancient treasures or other spirit pills and medicines.
zǐ xīn dì huǒ suī hǎo ， yě bú shì rén rén dōu nà me pò qiè de xū yào 。
紫心地火虽好，也不是人人都那么迫切的需要。
Though the purple heart earth fire was valuable, not everyone needed it so desperately.
jiù suàn yào jì liàn bǎo wù ， yě kě yǐ shǐ yòng cì yī děng de dì huǒ ， hé bì fēi yào dǎ pò tóu de qiǎng duó zhè yàng de bǎo wù ， zǐ xì xiǎng xiǎng ， yǒu xiē bù tài huá suàn de 。
就算要祭炼宝物，也可以使用次一等的地火，何必非要打破头的抢夺这样的宝物，仔细想想，有些不太划算的。
Even if one had to refine a treasure, lower-grade earth fires could be used instead of this one. There was no need to fight over such a precious item; after all, it seemed rather unwise.
dāng rán ， měi gè rén qíng kuàng bù tóng ， zhè yě bù néng yī gài ér lùn de 。
当然，每个人情况不同，这也不能一概而论的。
Of course, each person's situation was different, and one couldn't generalize about their willingness to spend the contributions.
cǐ shí cǐ kè ， zǐ xīn dì huǒ pān shēng dào zhè yàng de fēng kuáng jià gé ， bù shǎo dòng xuán qī lǎo guài wù ， dōu yǐ jīng dǎ qǐ le tuì táng gǔ 。
此时此刻，紫心地火攀升到这样的疯狂价格，不少洞玄期老怪物，都已经打起了退堂鼓。
At that moment, many old monsters from late-stage Profound Dao cultivators had already given up on the purple heart earth fire. However, just then, a hoarse voice rang out.
rán ér jiù zài zhè shí ， yī yǒu xiē shā yǎ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
然而就在这时，一有些沙哑的声音传入耳朵。
"50 million points."
“ wǔ qiān wàn 。”
“五千万。”
"What?"
“ shén me ？”
“什么？”
Many people thought they must have heard wrong, even the bald-faced Elder Ma who was hosting the auction showed signs of surprise. Though there were no limits to how much one could bid, an increase of 15 million points in contributions was rather excessive.
bù shǎo rén dōu yǐ wéi zì jǐ tīng cuò ， lián jùn zhǔ chí pāi mài huì de mǎ liǎn lǎo zhě ， liǎn shàng dōu lù chū le jīng yà zhī sè ， suī shuō jiā jià de é dù sī háo xiàn zhì yě wú ， dàn yì kǒu qì zēng jiā yī qiān wǔ bǎi wàn de zōng mén gòng xiàn ， zhè yě wèi miǎn tài fēng kuáng le 。
不少人都以为自己听错，连郡主持拍卖会的马脸老者，脸上都露出了惊讶之色，虽说加价的额度丝毫限制也无，但一口气增加一千五百万的宗门贡献，这也未免太疯狂了。
Even Lin Xuan was taken aback and turned his head to see who had spoken. The farmer-like cultivator added: "52 million points."
lián lín xuān dōu shì yī è ， xún shēng zhuǎn guò le guò tóu ， shuō huà de shì yī shēn chuān cū bù má yī de xiū xiān zhě 。
连林轩都是一愕，循声转过了过头，说话的是一身穿粗布麻衣的修仙者。
"53 million points,"
kàn shàng qù dà yuē wǔ shí chū tóu ， mǎn liǎn kǔ sè ， pí fū yǒu hēi yǒu hēi de ， gěi rén de gǎn jué ， jiù fǎng fú yī pǔ tōng xiāng xià lǎo nóng shì de 。
看上去大约五十出头，满脸苦色，皮肤黝黑黝黑的，给人的感觉，就仿佛一普通乡下老农似的。
After the Heavenly Sword Sect's sect master bid, he turned away and said to his junior, "Senior Brother Wan, this purple heart earth fire is of great use to me; I must have it. You can't beat me on this. If you lose, let's not continue bidding."
rán ér rén bù kě mào xiàng ， hǎi shuǐ bù kě dǒu liáng 。
然而人不可貌相，海水不可斗量。
Lin Xuan was stunned. The bald-faced Elder Ma also frowned as if the bid violated the rules but ultimately remained silent. After all, what did it matter? The Heavenly Sword Sect master was one of the most powerful figures in the sect, and he might even advance to the Spirit Transformation stage someday. The bald-faced Elder had no choice but to look the other way.
cǐ rén kàn shàng qù suī rán háo wú qǐ yǎn zhī chù ， dàn què shì dòng xuán qī dǐng fēng de xiū xiān zhě ， qí lì de hún hòu chéng dù ， shèn zhì bù ruò yú gāng cái de zhèn fēng fēng zhǔ 。
此人看上去虽然毫无起眼之处，但却是洞玄期顶峰的修仙者，其力的浑厚程度，甚至不弱于刚才的阵峰峰主。
That wasn't someone Lin Xuan could offend.
nán dào zhè yě shì yún yǐn zōng shén me de dà rén wù ？
难道这也是云隐宗什么的大人物？
The unnamed Elder Wan said nothing for a moment before leaving.
lín xuān xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng yǎng ， xiū shì men de shēng yīn yǐ rán chuán rù le ěr duǒ 。
林轩心中如此想养，修士们的声音已然传入了耳朵。
"Wha—"
“ shì wàn shī xiōng 。”
“是万师兄。”
The cultivators were speechless. This person was indeed straightforward and silent, just giving up without saying anything. It was truly unexpected!
“ hēi ， bù kuì shì shén qì fēng fēng zhǔ ， chū shǒu guǒ rán kuò chuò 。”
“嘿，不愧是神器峰峰主，出手果然阔绰。”
"Is there any other friend willing to bid higher on the purple heart earth fire?"
“ kàn wàn shī xiōng zhè jià shì ， duì zǐ xīn dì huǒ shì shì zài bì děi 。”
“看万师兄这架势，对紫心地火是势在必得。”
Though the Heavenly Sword Sect's sect master had left, it was still customary to ask if anyone else would bid.
“ zhè yě shì nán guài de ， zuò wéi shén qì fēng fēng zhǔ wàn shī xiōng běn lái jiù shì liàn qì dà shī lái zhe duō bàn yòu zhuó mó chū le shén me bǎo wù ， gù ér cái xū yào yòng dào zǐ xīn dì huǒ 。”
“这也是难怪的，作为神器峰峰主万师兄本来就是炼器大师来着多半又琢磨出了什么宝物，故而才需要用到紫心地火。”
But no one expected this to happen. The bidding continued: "54 million points."
“ wǔ qiān wàn zōng mén gòng xiàn ， cǐ huǒ zuò wéi yā zhòu bǎo wù ， tóu jǐ cì de pāi mài ， lǎo fū yě cān jiā guò ， jiù jià wèi lái shuō ， zhè yī cì suàn shì zuì gāo de le 。”
“五千万宗门贡献，此火作为压轴宝物，头几次的拍卖，老夫也参加过，就价位来说，这一次算是最高的了。”
A hoarse voice rang out again, and someone really did raise their bid.
gè zhǒng gè yàng de yì lùn shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zài chǎng de xiū shì sì hū dōu yǐ wéi zǐ xīn dì huǒ yǒu le guī shǔ ， rán ér jiù zài cǐ kè ， yòu yī dàn dàn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ miàn hán zhe jǐ fēn wēi yán zhī sè 。
各种各样的议论声传入耳朵，在场的修士似乎都以为紫心地火有了归属，然而就在此刻，又一淡淡的声音传入耳朵里面含着几分威严之色。
"What—"
“ wǔ qiān yì bǎi wàn 。”
“五千一百万。”
The cultivators were shocked but also excited; the auction of this key item had taken an unexpected turn. Even with the Heavenly Sword Sect's sect master choosing to retreat, who dared to provoke the Heavenly Sword Sect's sect master?
“ hōng ！”
“轰！”
Curiosity was the only thing on everyone’s minds as they turned their heads in Lin Xuan's direction once more. Once again, Lin Xuan became the center of attention.
shí wū zhōng fǎng fú zhà kāi le guō ， rén men fēn fēn huí guò tóu lú ， zhè yī cì de dà diǎn hái zhēn shì yī bō sān zhé jí biàn shì zǐ xīn dì huǒ ， yě bù céng chū xiàn guò rú cǐ lí pǔ de jià gé ， jiū jìng shì nǎ ge ） jū rán gǎn yǔ shén qì fēng fēng zhǔ jiào bǎn ne ？
石屋中仿佛炸开了锅，人们纷纷回过头颅，这一次的大典还真是一波三折即便是紫心地火，也不曾出现过如此离谱的价格，究竟是哪个）居然敢与神器峰峰主叫板呢？
"It's that young Lin."
dá mǎo àn hěn kuài jiù jiē xiǎo le ， zhè jué duì shì yí gè gòu zī gé de rén wù 。
答冇案很快就揭晓了，这绝对是一个够资格的人物。
"An ignorant and arrogant person."
tiān jiàn fēng fēng zhǔ ！
天剑峰峰主！
"Is this guy here just trying to show off? Can he really afford 50 million points?"
tiān xuán jiàn zūn jū rán yě jiā rù le zhēng duó 。
天漩剑尊居然也加入了争夺。
Various voices filled with ridicule echoed around as many cultivators turned their heads in his direction. Though Lin Xuan was a sect master, his position wasn't on par with the Heavenly Sword Sect's or the Profound Dao Sect's sect masters.
bù shǎo xiū shì dōu lù chū yì wài zhī sè ， hěn kuài jiù xīng mǎo fèn qǐ lái le zhè jué duì shì liǎng gè jù tóu jiān de zhēng duó ， tiān jiàn fēng zhī zhǔ ， shén qì fēng zhī zhǔ ， chú le liǎng wèi shī shū ， tā men jiù shì běn mén zuì yǒu quán shì de rén wù 。
不少修士都露出意外之色，很快就兴冇奋起来了这绝对是两个巨头间的争夺，天剑峰之主，神器峰之主，除了两位师叔，他们就是本门最有权势的人物。
The bald-faced Elder frowned and flicked his sleeve to reveal an emerald glow before withdrawing a jade pupil. He sank his divine sense into it as if inspecting something.
nà lǎo nóng bān de xiū shì méi tou yí zhòu ， cǐ rén xìng gé sì hū yǒu xiē nèi xiàng ， bù yuàn yì duō kāi kǒu ， zhǐ shì shēng yīn shā yǎ de jiā jià le ：“ wǔ qiān èr bǎi wàn 。”
那老农般的修士眉头一皱，此人性格似乎有些内向，不愿意多开口，只是声音沙哑的加价了：“五千二百万。”
After a moment, he looked up at Lin Xuan: "Friend, you haven't registered your contributions yet. Do you really have more than 50 million points? Remember, these can't be falsified; otherwise, the two senior aunts might blame me."
“ wǔ qiān sān bǎi wàn 。”
“五千三百万。”
Lin Xuan smiled. It was indeed looking down on him, but that was normal. His expression remained calm, but his tone carried a hint of mockery: "What's wrong, Lin is also a sect master. Do you really think so little of me?"
tiān suǒ jiàn zūn jiā jià yǐ hòu ， jū rán zhuǎn guò le tóu ：“ wàn shī dì ， zhè cì de zǐ xīn dì huǒ lǎo fū yǒu dà yòng ， zhì zài bì děi ， jué bú huì xiāng ràng de nǐ zhēng bù guò wǒ ， wǒ men liǎ jiù bú yào zài zhè lǐ nǐ lái wǒ wǎng de jiā jià shāng hé qì le 。”
天琐剑尊加价以后，居然转过了头：“万师弟，这次的紫心地火老夫有大用，志在必得，绝不会相让的你争不过我，我们俩就不要在这里你来我往的加价伤和气了。”
"Haha, junior brother misunderstood; I only said that as a joke. Your contributions haven't been registered yet, and this matter..."
jū rán hái kě yǐ zhè yàng me ？
居然还可以这样么？
"Yes, boy, no matter what Golden Core Sect master you are, I don’t believe a mid-stage late-stage Profound Dao cultivator like you can afford 50 million points."
lín xuān yī dāi nà fù zé zhǔ chí dà diǎn de mǎ liǎn lǎo zhě méi tóu yě zhòu le qǐ lái ， zhè yàng zuò ， míng xiǎn shì pò huài guī jǔ de ， dàn zuì hòu ， tā hái shì xuǎn zé le chén mò 。 pò huài diào guī jǔ yòu rú hé ， nà yě yào kàn shì shén me rén zhè me zuò ， tiān jiàn fēng fēng zhǔ ， nà kě shì běn mén chú liǎng wèi shī shū wài zuì yǒu quán shì de rén wù ， shuō bù dìng shén me shí hòu jiù jìn jiē dào fēn shén qī le ， miàn duì zhè zhǒng qiáng shì rén wù ， jí biàn shì tā zuò le yī xiē bù hé shí yí de jǔ dòng ， mǎ liǎn lǎo zhě yě zhǐ hǎo zhēng yī zhī yǎn bì yī zhī yǎn le 。
林轩一呆那负责主持大典的马脸老者眉头也皱了起来，这样做，明显是破坏规矩的，但最后，他还是选择了沉默。破坏掉规矩又如何，那也要看是什么人这么做，天剑峰峰主，那可是本门除两位师叔外最有权势的人物，说不定什么时候就进阶到分神期了，面对这种强势人物，即便是他做了一些不合时宜的举动，马脸老者也只好睁一只眼闭一只眼了。
"Show yourself! If you're just going to talk big here, it's useless. Go up there and verify your contributions!"
nà kě bú shì zì jǐ néng gòu dé zuì de 。
那可不是自己能够得罪的。
Ridicule filled the air as several cultivators began to jeer. The Heavenly Sword Sect had many members; over eighty late-stage Profound Dao cultivators were present, all supporting their sect master.
nà wàn xìng lǎo zhě chén mò le piàn kè ， jū rán shén me yě méi yǒu shuō ， zhí jiē zhàn qǐ lái jiù lí kāi le 。
那万姓老者沉默了片刻，居然什么也没有说，直接站起来就离开了。
The Heavenly Sword Sect's sect master didn't say anything but was impressed by Lin Xuan’s audacity. He was indeed bold!
“ zhè ……”，
“这……”，
Despite the crowd's taunts, Lin Xuan remained calm and slowly rose from his seat before walking to the stage under everyone's gaze.
zhòng xiū chēng mù jié shé ， zhè wèi hái zhēn shì yī gān cuì de rén wù ， dàn xìng zi yě zhēn gòu chén mò guǎ yán de ， jū rán yī jù huà yě bù shuō ， jiù zhè yàng mò míng qí miào de fàng qì diào le 。
众修瞠目结舌，这位还真是一干脆的人物，但性子也真够沉默寡言的，居然一句话也不说，就这样莫名其妙的放弃掉了。
He flicked his sleeve, and a vase-like treasure flew out.
zhēn shì tài chū rén yì liào le ！
真是太出人意料了！
"What is this..."
“ zǐ xīn dì huǒ ， wǔ qiān sān bǎi wàn de jià gé ， hái yǒu méi yǒu dào yǒu ， chū jià gèng gāo de ？”
“紫心地火，五千三百万的价格，还有没有道友，出价更高的？”
The cultivators were surprised as they watched intently. The Heavenly Sword Sect master frowned; perhaps
shén qì fēng fēng zhǔ zhè me yī zǒu ， xiǎn rán zǐ xīn dì huǒ yǐ shì tiān xuán jiàn zūn de náng zhōng wù ， dàn àn zhào guī jǔ ， hái shì yīng gāi wèn shàng zhè me yī jù 。
神器峰峰主这么一走，显然紫心地火已是天璇剑尊的囊中物，但按照规矩，还是应该问上这么一句。
Lin Yu娇's mysterious face also showed interest.
zhè bù guò shì lì xíng gōng shì ， shuí yě méi xiǎng dào ， hái huì yù jiàn bō zhé ， ér shì qíng jū rán jiù zhè yàng zhēn de fā shēng le 。
这不过是例行公事，谁也没想到，还会遇见波折，而事情居然就这样真的发生了。
Under everyone’s scrutiny, Lin Xuan raised his right hand and pointed forward.
“ wǔ qiān sì bǎi wàn 。”
“五千四百万。”
A "bang" echoed in the air as the vase shattered, revealing five crystal ball-sized treasures.
yī dàn dàn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， jū rán zhēn de yǒu rén yòu chū jià le 。
一淡淡的声音传入耳朵，居然真的有人又出价了。
"Soul珠!"
“ shén me ？”
“什么？”
Recognizing them immediately, a cultivator shouted out.
zhòng xiū shì dà jīng shī sè ， rán ér xīng mǎo fèn de wèi dào gèng duō ， jīn tiān zhè yā zhòu bǎo wù de pāi mài ， hái zhēn shì yī bō sān zhé ， zhǐ shì lián shén qì fēng zhǔ dōu xuǎn zé le tuì bì ， jiū jìng shì shuí ， hái gǎn lái lǚ tiān suǒ jiàn zūn de hǔ xū ？
众修士大惊失色，然而兴冇奋的味道更多，今天这压轴宝物的拍卖，还真是一波三折，只是连神器峰主都选择了退避，究竟是谁，还敢来捋天琐剑尊的虎须？
Soul珠, as its name suggested, was used to seal a cultivator's soul. However, for ordinary cultivators, it had another use: collecting residual souls. For example, if an opponent self-destructed during battle, their soul would disperse over time. Using the Soul珠, one could collect these residual souls.
chú le hào qí hái shì hào qí ， jī hū zài chǎng de xiū shì ， quán dōu xún shēng zhuǎn guò le tóu qù ， yú shì bù guǎn yuàn bù yuàn yì ， lín xuān zài cì ， chéng wéi le quán chǎng de jiāo diǎn 。
除了好奇还是好奇，几乎在场的修士，全都循声转过了头去，于是不管愿不愿意，林轩再次，成为了全场的焦点。
Ghost Dao cultivators could refine treasures with them, but ordinary cultivators found no other use for them. However, in this situation, it served as proof of his victory against a Tianshi Sect cultivator.
“ shì nà lín xiǎo zi 。”
“是那林小子。”
After all, if he hadn't personally defeated the opponent, how would he have collected their residual soul?
“ zhēn shì bù zhī tiān gāo dì hòu zhī tú 。”
“真是不知天高地厚之徒。”
"Soul珠! Could this guy really kill an enemy from another sect?"
“ zhè jiā huo ， nán dào shì lái zhāo yáo zhuàng piàn de ， jiù píng tā ， néng gòu ná chū wǔ qiān wàn de zōng mén gòng xiàn me ？”
“这家伙，难道是来招摇撞骗的，就凭他，能够拿出五千万的宗门贡献么？”
The bald-faced Elder's face showed signs of doubt. He extended his right hand and took one Soul珠 to his forehead, releasing his divine sense.
gè zhǒng gè yàng de yì lùn shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lǐ miàn duō hán jī cháo zhī sè ， suī rán lín xuān yě shì yī fēng zhī zhǔ ， míng yì shàng dì wèi yǔ tiān xuán jiàn zūn hái yǒu gāng cái de shén qì fēng zhǔ shì píng qí de ， rán ér zhēn zhèng néng gòu kàn dé shàng tā de méi yǒu jǐ gè 。
各种各样的议论声传入耳朵，里面多含讥嘲之色，虽然林轩也是一峰之主，名义上地位与天漩剑尊还有刚才的神器峰主是平齐的，然而真正能够看得上他的没有几个。
"What!"
lián nà mǎ liǎn lǎo zhě yě méi tou yí zhòu ， xiù páo yī fú ， qīng guāng shǎn shuò ， qǔ chū le yí gè yù tóng ， jiāng shén shí chén rù ， sì hū zài jiǎn shì qǐ shén me lái le 。
连那马脸老者也眉头一皱，袖袍一拂，青光闪烁，取出了一个玉瞳，将神识沉入，似乎在检视起什么来了。
His doubts were quickly replaced by shock as he looked at Lin Xuan with a mix of respect. A cultivator who could defeat peers was undoubtedly strong.
guò le piàn kè ， tā tái qǐ tóu ， mù guāng zài lín xuān shēn shàng sǎo guò ：“ zhè wèi dào yǒu ， nǐ sì hū hái méi yǒu shàng lái dēng jì zì jǐ de zōng mén gòng xiàn ， nǐ zhēn yǒu wǔ qiān wàn yǐ shàng de gòng xiàn diǎn ， yào xiǎo de ， zhè dōng xī kě xū bào bù dé ， fǒu zé liǎng wèi shī shū guài zuì xià lái ， biàn shì lǎo fū ， yě méi yǒu bàn dān dài de 。
过了片刻，他抬起头，目光在林轩身上扫过：“这位道友，你似乎还没有上来登记自己的宗门贡献，你真有五千万以上的贡献点，要晓得，这东西可虚报不得，否则两位师叔怪罪下来，便是老夫，也没有办担待的。
"Indeed, Junior Brother Lin killed a late-stage Profound Dao cultivator from the Tianshi Sect according to sect rules, earning 10 million points."
lín xuān xiào le ， hái zhēn shì gǒu yǎn kàn rén dī ， bù guò zhè yě shì zhèng cháng dì ， tā de biǎo qíng háo bù shēng qì ， rán ér yǔ qì zhōng què dài zhe jǐ fēn jī fěng zhī yì ：“ zěn me ， lín mǒu yě shì yī fēng zhī zhǔ ， nǐ jiù zhè me kàn bù qǐ wǒ me ？”
林轩笑了，还真是狗眼看人低，不过这也是正常地，他的表情毫不生气，然而语气中却带着几分讥讽之意：“怎么，林某也是一峰之主，你就这么看不起我么？”
The crowd erupted in a roar. The other cultivators were shocked; he had indeed killed a peer from the Tianshi Sect. But there was more: five Soul珠s! Could it be...
“ hē hē ， shī dì wù huì le ， lǎo fū yě jiù shì nà me yī shuō ， zhǐ shì nǐ de zōng mén gòng xiàn shàng wèi dēng jì shì shì shí ， zhè jiàn shì ……。”
“呵呵，师弟误会了，老夫也就是那么一说，只是你的宗门贡献尚未登记是事实，这件事……。”
The bald-faced Elder was equally puzzled. If only one person, it might have been luck, but killing five? That couldn't be attributed to luck.
“ shì a ， xiǎo zi ， guǎn nǐ shén me jīn dān fēng zhǔ ， wǒ jiù bù xìn nǐ yī xiǎo xiǎo de dòng xuán zhōng qī xiū shì ， néng gòu ná chū wǔ qiān wàn yǐ shàng de zōng mén gòng xiàn zhí 。”
“是啊，小子，管你什么金丹峰主，我就不信你一小小的洞玄中期修士，能够拿出五千万以上的宗门贡献值。”
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Thus, in a short while, the purple heart earth fire had climbed to an insane price of 50 million points. It was known that contributions from the sect were hard to come by, and even for late-stage Profound Dao cultivators, it was rare to earn so many points over several hundred years.
Even if one could afford such a contribution, whether or not they would be willing to spend it on such a precious item was another matter. After all, 50 million points in contributions could buy several powerful ancient treasures or other spirit pills and medicines.
Though the purple heart earth fire was valuable, not everyone needed it so desperately.
Even if one had to refine a treasure, lower-grade earth fires could be used instead of this one. There was no need to fight over such a precious item; after all, it seemed rather unwise.
Of course, each person's situation was different, and one couldn't generalize about their willingness to spend the contributions.
At that moment, many old monsters from late-stage Profound Dao cultivators had already given up on the purple heart earth fire. However, just then, a hoarse voice rang out.
"50 million points."
"What?"
Many people thought they must have heard wrong, even the bald-faced Elder Ma who was hosting the auction showed signs of surprise. Though there were no limits to how much one could bid, an increase of 15 million points in contributions was rather excessive.
Even Lin Xuan was taken aback and turned his head to see who had spoken. The farmer-like cultivator added: "52 million points."
"53 million points,"
After the Heavenly Sword Sect's sect master bid, he turned away and said to his junior, "Senior Brother Wan, this purple heart earth fire is of great use to me; I must have it. You can't beat me on this. If you lose, let's not continue bidding."
Lin Xuan was stunned. The bald-faced Elder Ma also frowned as if the bid violated the rules but ultimately remained silent. After all, what did it matter? The Heavenly Sword Sect master was one of the most powerful figures in the sect, and he might even advance to the Spirit Transformation stage someday. The bald-faced Elder had no choice but to look the other way.
That wasn't someone Lin Xuan could offend.
The unnamed Elder Wan said nothing for a moment before leaving.
"Wha—"
The cultivators were speechless. This person was indeed straightforward and silent, just giving up without saying anything. It was truly unexpected!
"Is there any other friend willing to bid higher on the purple heart earth fire?"
Though the Heavenly Sword Sect's sect master had left, it was still customary to ask if anyone else would bid.
But no one expected this to happen. The bidding continued: "54 million points."
A hoarse voice rang out again, and someone really did raise their bid.
"What—"
The cultivators were shocked but also excited; the auction of this key item had taken an unexpected turn. Even with the Heavenly Sword Sect's sect master choosing to retreat, who dared to provoke the Heavenly Sword Sect's sect master?
Curiosity was the only thing on everyone’s minds as they turned their heads in Lin Xuan's direction once more. Once again, Lin Xuan became the center of attention.
"It's that young Lin."
"An ignorant and arrogant person."
"Is this guy here just trying to show off? Can he really afford 50 million points?"
Various voices filled with ridicule echoed around as many cultivators turned their heads in his direction. Though Lin Xuan was a sect master, his position wasn't on par with the Heavenly Sword Sect's or the Profound Dao Sect's sect masters.
The bald-faced Elder frowned and flicked his sleeve to reveal an emerald glow before withdrawing a jade pupil. He sank his divine sense into it as if inspecting something.
After a moment, he looked up at Lin Xuan: "Friend, you haven't registered your contributions yet. Do you really have more than 50 million points? Remember, these can't be falsified; otherwise, the two senior aunts might blame me."
Lin Xuan smiled. It was indeed looking down on him, but that was normal. His expression remained calm, but his tone carried a hint of mockery: "What's wrong, Lin is also a sect master. Do you really think so little of me?"
"Haha, junior brother misunderstood; I only said that as a joke. Your contributions haven't been registered yet, and this matter..."
"Yes, boy, no matter what Golden Core Sect master you are, I don’t believe a mid-stage late-stage Profound Dao cultivator like you can afford 50 million points."
"Show yourself! If you're just going to talk big here, it's useless. Go up there and verify your contributions!"
Ridicule filled the air as several cultivators began to jeer. The Heavenly Sword Sect had many members; over eighty late-stage Profound Dao cultivators were present, all supporting their sect master.
The Heavenly Sword Sect's sect master didn't say anything but was impressed by Lin Xuan’s audacity. He was indeed bold!
Despite the crowd's taunts, Lin Xuan remained calm and slowly rose from his seat before walking to the stage under everyone's gaze.
He flicked his sleeve, and a vase-like treasure flew out.
"What is this..."
The cultivators were surprised as they watched intently. The Heavenly Sword Sect master frowned; perhaps
Lin Yu娇's mysterious face also showed interest.
Under everyone’s scrutiny, Lin Xuan raised his right hand and pointed forward.
A "bang" echoed in the air as the vase shattered, revealing five crystal ball-sized treasures.
"Soul珠!"
Recognizing them immediately, a cultivator shouted out.
Soul珠, as its name suggested, was used to seal a cultivator's soul. However, for ordinary cultivators, it had another use: collecting residual souls. For example, if an opponent self-destructed during battle, their soul would disperse over time. Using the Soul珠, one could collect these residual souls.
Ghost Dao cultivators could refine treasures with them, but ordinary cultivators found no other use for them. However, in this situation, it served as proof of his victory against a Tianshi Sect cultivator.
After all, if he hadn't personally defeated the opponent, how would he have collected their residual soul?
"Soul珠! Could this guy really kill an enemy from another sect?"
The bald-faced Elder's face showed signs of doubt. He extended his right hand and took one Soul珠 to his forehead, releasing his divine sense.
"What!"
His doubts were quickly replaced by shock as he looked at Lin Xuan with a mix of respect. A cultivator who could defeat peers was undoubtedly strong.
"Indeed, Junior Brother Lin killed a late-stage Profound Dao cultivator from the Tianshi Sect according to sect rules, earning 10 million points."
The crowd erupted in a roar. The other cultivators were shocked; he had indeed killed a peer from the Tianshi Sect. But there was more: five Soul珠s! Could it be...
The bald-faced Elder was equally puzzled. If only one person, it might have been luck, but killing five? That couldn't be attributed to luck.
Was this guy really that powerful? PS: Keep striving for monthly votes, thank you all.