gōng kuī yī kuì ！
功亏一篑！
A single stroke ruined everything!
fèi jǐn xīn kǔ ， zuì hòu bǎo bèi què chéng wéi le bié rén de náng zhōng wù ， tián xiǎo jiàn xīn lǐ ，. yòu shī shū méng
费尽辛苦，最后宝贝却成为了别人的囊中物，田小剑心里，.幼狮书盟
After all his efforts, the treasure ended up in someone else's possession. Field Xiao Jian was fuming inside.
kě yòu yǒu shén me yòng tú ， shì yǐ zhì cǐ ， zài ào sàng yě gǎi biàn bù liǎo shén me 。
可又有什么用途，事已至此，再懊丧也改变不了什么。
What use is it now? With things as they are, wallowing in regret won't change anything.
tián xiǎo jiàn shēn shēn hū xī ， hún shēn shàng xià mó máng dà qǐ ， huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng fēi le chū qù ， hěn kuài jiù xiāo shī zài tiān jì 。
田小剑深深呼吸，浑身上下魔芒大起，化为一道惊虹飞了出去，很快就消失在天际。
Field Xiao Jian took a deep breath and the magic aura around him surged, transforming into a streak of light that shot out and quickly vanished from sight.
duó bǎo shī bài gù rán lìng rén fèn nù 。
夺宝失败固然令人愤怒。
The failure to snatch the treasure naturally made him angry.
kě dāng wù zhī jí ， què yīng shì kuài diǎn lí kāi zhè lǐ 。
可当务之急，却应是快点离开这里。
But for now, he needed to leave this place as soon as possible.
zhè ér yǐ chéng shì fēi zhī dì ！
这儿已成是非之地！
This had become a dangerous ground!
pāi mài huì chū xiàn zhè yàng de biàn gù ， duì yú yǔ lán shāng méng lái shuō shì chén zhòng dǎ jī ， yán miàn sǎo dì ！
拍卖会出现这样的变故，对于雨岚商盟来说是沉重打击，颜面扫地！
For Yulan Business Alliance, the sudden turn of events at the auction was a heavy blow, a loss of face! Emotionally and logically, it would not let things go so easily.
yú qíng yú lǐ ， tā dōu jué bú huì shàn bà gān xiū dì 。
于情于理，它都绝不会善罢甘休地。
Although Field Xiao Jian considered himself a high-minded cultivator, he didn't want to provoke such a formidable entity. The Feng family duo acted without any reservations, but in Field Xiao Jian's eyes, they seemed incredibly foolish.
tián xiǎo jiàn suī shì zì shì shèn gāo de xiū xiān zhě ， què yě bù xiǎng qù zhāo rě zhè yàng de páng rán dà wù ， féng shì shuāng mó xíng shì wú suǒ gù jì ， dàn zài tián xiǎo jiàn kàn lái ， què jué de zhè xiōng mèi liǎ yú bù kě jí 。
田小剑虽是自视甚高的修仙者，却也不想去招惹这样的庞然大物，冯氏双魔行事无所顾忌，但在田小剑看来，却觉得这兄妹俩愚不可及。
Since his thoughts were different from the Feng family duo, he wouldn't follow their path. Regardless of how things turned out, he needed to leave this place first.
tā de xiǎng fǎ jì rán yǔ féng shì shuāng mó jiǒng yì ， dāng rán bú huì zhòng dǎo liǎng rén fù zhé dì ， bù guǎn rú hé ， xiān lí kāi cǐ dì 。
他的想法既然与冯氏双魔迥异，当然不会重蹈两人覆辙地，不管如何，先离开此地。
"Damn it!"
“ kě wù ！”
“可恶！”
Thinking about the duck that had cooked and flown away at the last moment, Field Xiao Jian was extremely displeased, showing a more sinister expression on his face.
xiǎng xiǎng zhǔ shú de yā zi ， zài zuì hòu yí kè fēi zǒu le ， tián xiǎo jiàn xīn zhōng bù mǎn yǐ jí ， liǎn shàng yì duō chū jǐ fēn zhēng níng zhī yì 。
想想煮熟的鸭子，在最后一刻飞走了，田小剑心中不满以极，脸上亦多出几分狰狞之意。
"Jian'er, you don't need to be so upset. Actually, your luck was pretty good just now."
“ jiàn ér ， nǐ bù yòng rú cǐ ， qí shí gāng gāng ， nǐ yùn qì shì bù cuò dì 。”
“剑儿，你不用如此，其实刚刚，你运气是不错地。”
At this moment, an old voice entered his ears, with a hint of enlightenment in its tone. There could only be one person— the former leader of the demon race.
jiù zài zhè shí ， yī cāng lǎo de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yǔ qì zhī zhōng ， què hán yǒu jǐ fēn diǎn xǐng zhī sè， bú yòng shuō ， shì mó zú céng jīng de dà tǒng lǐng le 。
就在这时，一苍老的声音传入耳朵，语气之中，却含有几分点醒之sè，不用说，是魔族曾经的大统领了。
"Why do you say such things, Father?"
“ yì fù hé chū cǐ yán ？”
“义父何出此言？”
Field Xiao Jian was greatly displeased: "Are you mocking me? Not only did I fail to get the treasure, but I was also heavily injured by someone else. Such a result can still be considered good luck?"
tián xiǎo jiàn què dà wèi bù mǎn ：“ mò fēi shì jī fěng yú wǒ ， bù jǐn méi yǒu dé dào bǎo wù ， hái bèi bié rén gěi zhòng chuāng le ， zhè yàng de jié guǒ ， yě chēng de shàng yùn dào bù cuò ？”
田小剑却大为不满：“莫非是讥讽于我，不仅没有得到宝物，还被别人给重创了，这样的结果，也称得上运道不错？”
"Little fellow, your father and you rise and fall together. Mocking you would serve no purpose for me. If you knew that what you encountered just now was a divine talisman from the Immortal Realm, you wouldn't say so," the voice of the demon race leader carried a hint of anger, even more distant in its address.
“ xiǎo jiā huo ， wèi fù yǔ nǐ yī róng jù róng ， yī sǔn jù sǔn ， jī fěng yú nǐ 。 duì wǒ yòu yǒu hé hǎo chù ， nǐ ruò zhī dào zì jǐ gāng cái zāo yù de shì xiān jiè líng fú ， jiù bú huì zhè me shuō 。” mó zú dà tǒng lǐng de shēng yīn yě dài shàng le jǐ fēn huì nù ， lián chēng hū dōu xiǎn de shēng fēn le xǔ duō 。
“小家伙，为父与你一荣俱荣，一损俱损，讥讽于你。对我又有何好处，你若知道自己刚才遭遇的是仙界灵符，就不会这么说。”魔族大统领的声音也带上了几分恚怒，连称呼都显得生分了许多。
"Father, please calm down. Jian'er is upset because I lost my treasure and thus offended you. You are a man of great magnanimity; can you tell me what a divine talisman from the Immortal Realm is?"
“ yì fù xī nù ， jiàn ér yě shì yīn wèi shī le bǎo wù ， xīn qíng bù hǎo ， gù ér cái huì duì nǐ yǒu suǒ mào fàn de ， nín dà rén bù jì xiǎo rén guò ， kě fǒu gào sù wǒ 。 shén me shì xiān jiè líng fú ？”
“义父息怒，剑儿也是因为失了宝物，心情不好，故而才会对你有所冒犯的，您大人不计小人过，可否告诉我。什么是仙界灵符？”
Field Xiao Jian did not get angry but instead showed a much better attitude than before. When one gives respect, they expect something in return— an old adage that proved true.
tián xiǎo jiàn bù jǐn méi yǒu fā nù ， tài dù fǎn ér bǐ gāng gāng hǎo le xǔ duō ， lǐ xià yú rén ， bì yǒu suǒ qiú ， zhè jù gǔ huà guǒ rán méi cuò 。
田小剑不仅没有发怒，态度反而比刚刚好了许多，礼下于人，必有所求，这句古话果然没错。
"A divine talisman from the Immortal Realm naturally refers to a talisman drawn by ancient true immortals. Could it be that such treasures exist in this mortal realm?"
“ xiān jiè líng fú 。 zì rán shì shàng gǔ zhēn xiān suǒ huì zhì de fú lù ， nán dào xià jiè cún zài ， hái néng zhì zuò chū xiān jiā bǎo wù bù chéng me ？”
“仙界灵符。自然是上古真仙所绘制的符箓，难道下界存在，还能制作出仙家宝物不成么？”
Field Xiao Jian couldn't help but laugh and sigh; saying that was like not saying anything at all. The leader of the demon race, a figure of great importance, turned out to be so petty— he had already apologized earlier.
tián xiǎo jiàn kū xiào bù dé ， zhè jù huà shuō le děng yú méi shuō ， táng táng mó zú dà tǒng lǐng jū rán shì rú cǐ xiǎo qì de rén wù ， zì jǐ gāng cái míng míng yǐ jīng dào guò qiàn le 。
田小剑哭笑不得，这句话说了等于没说，堂堂魔族大统领居然是如此小气的人物，自己刚才明明已经道过歉了。
If only I knew today, why bother yesterday? Field Xiao Jian, helpless, could only continue smiling.
zǎo zhī jīn rì hé bì dāng chū ， tián xiǎo jiàn wú nài zhī xià 。 zhǐ hǎo jì xù péi xiào liǎn le ：“ yì fù ， nín shì shuō gāng gāng nà jiā huo ， zuì hòu jì chū lái de bǎo wù ， shì xiān jiè líng fú ？”
早知今rì何必当初，田小剑无奈之下。只好继续赔笑脸了：“义父，您是说刚刚那家伙，最后祭出来的宝物，是仙界灵符？”
"Father, you mean that the treasure the guy just used was a divine talisman from the Immortal Realm?"
“ bù cuò 。 ér qiě hái bú shì yì bān de xiān jiè fú lù ， ér shì tiān xiān huà líng fú ， cǐ fú yù qiáng yù qiáng ， jí shǐ zài xiān jiè fú lù zhōng 。 yě shì dà dà yǒu míng zhī wù ， biàn shì lǎo fū yù shàng 。 yě huì dà gǎn tóu téng de ， hǎo zài nǐ suǒ zāo yù de ， sì hū zhǐ shì yī zhāng cán fú ， fǒu zé ， nǐ xiàn zài yǐ hún guī dì fǔ ， ér bú shì jǐn jǐn shòu zhè me yì diǎn xiǎo shāng le 。”
“不错。而且还不是一般的仙界符箓，而是天仙化灵符，此符遇强愈强，即使在仙界符箓中。也是大大有名之物，便是老夫遇上。也会大感头疼的，好在你所遭遇的，似乎只是一张残符，否则，你现在已魂归地府，而不是仅仅受这么一点小伤了。”
"Indeed. And it's not just any ordinary talisman; it’s a Heaven Immortal Spirit Talisman. This talisman grows stronger with power and is well-known even among talismans in the Immortal Realm. Even I would be hard-pressed to deal with such an item, but fortunately, what you encountered seems to have been only a fragment of the talisman. Otherwise, you wouldn't just suffer minor injuries; you'd already be in the netherworld."
tīng yì fù zhè me shuō ， tián xiǎo jiàn guǒ rán yī sǎo fèn mán zhī sè。
听义父这么说，田小剑果然一扫愤慲之sè。
Upon hearing his father's words, Field Xiao Jian indeed shed his anger.
duì fāng jū rán yǒu zhè yàng de bǎo wù ， nà zì jǐ shī qù bǎo wù ， yě shì wú kě nài hé 。
对方居然有这样的宝物，那自己失去宝物，也是无可奈何。
The other party having such a treasure made losing his own seem unavoidable.
“ zhǐ shì …… rú jīn méi le tóng lú ， yì fù ， wǒ hái zěn me qù xún zhǎo míng hé shén guǒ ？” tián xiǎo jiàn wéi nán de shuō 。
“只是……如今没了铜炉，义父，我还怎么去寻找冥河神果？”田小剑为难的说。
"However... now that I have lost the copper furnace, Father, how can I find the Soul River Divine Fruit?" Field Xiao Jian said in difficulty.
“ fàng xīn ， néng gòu jìn rù míng hé zhī dì de bǎo wù ， bìng bù zhǐ zhè yí gè ， lǎo fū zǒng huì wèi nǐ xiǎng bàn fǎ de 。” mó zú dà tǒng lǐng wēi xiào zhe shuō 。
“放心，能够进入冥河之地的宝物，并不止这一个，老夫总会为你想办法的。”魔族大统领微笑着说。
"Don't worry. There are many treasures that can enter the Soul River region; your father will think of something for you," the demon race leader smiled.
“ duō xiè yì fù 。”
“多谢义父。”
"Thank you, Father."
tián xiǎo jiàn de liǎn shàng ， lù chū dà xǐ guò wàng zhī sè。
田小剑的脸上，露出大喜过望之sè。
Field Xiao Jian's face showed a look of great joy.
“ nǐ wǒ zhī jiān ， hé bì rú cǐ duō lǐ ， nǐ de shí lì yuè qiáng ， duì lǎo fū lái shuō ， yì néng dé dào gèng dà de hǎo chù ， zhǐ shì jí biàn néng gòu jìn rù míng hé ， xiǎng yào xún zhǎo dào shén guǒ ， yě bǐ xiǎng xiàng de kùn nán xǔ duō 。” mó zú dà tǒng lǐng yōu xīn chōng chōng de shuō 。
“你我之间，何必如此多礼，你的实力越强，对老夫来说，亦能得到更大的好处，只是即便能够进入冥河，想要寻找到神果，也比想象的困难许多。”魔族大统领忧心忡忡的说。
"Why so formal between us? The stronger you become, the more benefits I can gain from you. Even if you can enter the Soul River, finding the divine fruit is much harder than imagined," the demon race leader said with concern.
“ nà lǐ kě shì gāo shǒu rú yún ， qiáng jiàng rú yǔ ， bié de bù tí ， zhè cì duó zǒu tóng lú de nà jiā huo ， kěn dìng huì chū xiàn dì 。”
“那里可是高手如云，强将如雨，别的不提，这次夺走铜炉的那家伙，肯定会出现地。”
"There are many powerful experts there; even if we don't mention anything else, that guy who took away the copper furnace will definitely appear."
“ chū xiàn yòu rú hé ， wèi le míng hé shén guǒ ， nán bù chéng hái néng tuì suō ？” tián xiǎo jiàn de liǎn shàng què bìng wú wèi jù zhī sè：“ zhè yī cì bèi tā duó zǒu bǎo wù ， shì wǒ zhǔn bèi bù zú ， xià yī huí ， wǒ kě bù huì zài chóng dǎo fù zhé le 。”
“出现又如何，为了冥河神果，难不成还能退缩？”田小剑的脸上却并无畏惧之sè：“这一次被他夺走宝物，是我准备不足，下一回，我可不会再重蹈覆辙了。”
"How can appearing be a problem? For the Soul River Divine Fruit, could I possibly retreat?" There was no trace of fear on Field Xiao Jian's face: "This time, it was my fault for not being prepared. Next time, I won't make the same mistake again."
“ hēng ， huà shì zhè me shuō ， nà shén mì xiū shì de shí lì jué bù róng qīng wǔ ， jí biàn bù shǐ yòng xiān jiè líng fú ， tā yī jiù shì nán dé yī jiàn de qiáng zhě ， bǎi fēn zhī bǎi ， huì shì nǐ de jìng dí lái zhe ， qí guài le ， zhè me yī wèi dǐng jí qiáng zhě ， lǎo fū zěn me huì cóng wèi tīng shuō 。”
“哼，话是这么说，那神秘修士的实力绝不容轻侮，即便不使用仙界灵符，他依旧是难得一见的强者，百分之百，会是你的劲敌来着，奇怪了，这么一位顶级强者，老夫怎么会从未听说。”
"Humph, you say that, but the mysterious cultivator’s strength cannot be underestimated. Even without using a divine talisman from the Immortal Realm, he is still a rare powerhouse— absolutely your rival. How strange; such a top-tier expert, why haven’t I heard of him before?"
mó zú dà tǒng lǐng zuì hòu yī jù huà ， què shì zài zì yán zì yǔ le 。
魔族大统领最后一句话，却是在自言自语了。
The demon race leader's last words were more to himself than anyone else.
“ qǐ zhǐ shì yì fù jué de jīng qí ， tā gěi wǒ de gǎn jué gèng shì shí fēn shú xī ， sì céng xiāng shí ， piān piān zhè rén de miàn mù ， què shì wán quán mò shēng dì ……” tián xiǎo jiàn yǐ shǒu fǔ é ， liǎn shàng tóng yàng lù chū ruò yǒu suǒ sī de shén sè。
“岂止是义父觉得惊奇，他给我的感觉更是十分熟悉，似曾相识，偏偏这人的面目，却是完全陌生地……”田小剑以手抚额，脸上同样露出若有所思的神sè。
"Strange not only to Father, but his presence feels familiar, as if I've known him before, yet this person’s appearance is completely unfamiliar..." Field Xiao Jian rubbed his forehead, showing a thoughtful expression on his face.
“ nǐ shì shuō …… zhè ge rén nǐ yuán yīng gāi xiāng shí me ， zhǐ shì tā shī zhǎn le yì róng zhī shù ？” mó zú dà tǒng lǐng yě shì cōng míng jué dǐng de rén wù ， zì rán shì wén xián gē ér zhī yǎ yì le 。
“你是说……这个人你原应该相识么，只是他施展了易容之术？”魔族大统领也是聪明绝顶的人物，自然是闻弦歌而知雅意了。
"You mean... you should have known this person originally? He used disguise techniques?" The demon race leader was also an exceptionally wise individual; he understood the meaning behind it instantly.
“ bù cuò 。”
“不错。”
"Indeed."
“ nà nǐ kě yǒu xiàn suǒ ？” duì yú zhè yàng de qiáng zhě ， mó zú dà tǒng lǐng yě shì yǒu xìng qù de 。
“那你可有线索？”对于这样的强者，魔族大统领也是有兴趣的。
"Do you have any leads?" The demon race leader had interest in such a powerful figure.
tián xiǎo jiàn què yáo le yáo tóu 。
田小剑却摇了摇头。
Field Xiao Jian shook his head.
rán ér zhè jù huà ， tā qí shí sā huǎng le ， suī rán róng mào shēn cái jiē yǒu bù tóng ， dàn bù zhī wèi hé tián xiǎo jiàn què yī xià zi lián xiǎng dào lín xuān shēn shàng qù le 。
然而这句话，他其实撒谎了，虽然容貌身材皆有不同，但不知为何田小剑却一下子联想到林轩身上去了。
However, he actually lied. Although their appearances and figures were different, for some reason, Field Xiao Jian immediately thought of Lin Xuan.
bǎi fēn zhī bǎi de bǎ wò bù gǎn shuō ， dàn yīng gāi shì yǒu bā chéng kě néng xìng de ， zhǐ shì zì jǐ néng gòu xiū liàn dé rú cǐ xùn sù ， nà shì yīn wèi yǒu mó zú dà tǒng lǐng de zhǐ diǎn yǔ xiāng zhù 。
百分之百的把握不敢说，但应该是有八成可能xìng的，只是自己能够修炼得如此迅速，那是因为有魔族大统领的指点与相助。
He couldn't be one hundred percent sure but was at least eighty percent certain. The rapid progress he had made was due to the guidance and assistance from the demon race leader.
lín xuān suī rán zī zhì bù sú ， dàn píng zhe kǔ xiū ， zěn me kě néng yǒu yǔ zì jǐ xiāng tóng de chéng jiù ？
林轩虽然资质不俗，但凭着苦修，怎么可能有与自己相同的成就？
Lin Xuan, although talented, could not have achieved such accomplishments through sheer hard work alone.
zhǐ shì ruò bú shì lín xuān zhè ge sù dí ， zì jǐ zěn me huì gǎn jué zhè me shú xī ， yī shí jiān ， tián xiǎo jiàn yě ná bù zhǔn zhǔ yì 。
只是若不是林轩这个宿敌，自己怎么会感觉这么熟悉，一时间，田小剑也拿不准主意。
But if it wasn’t for his arch-rival Lin Xuan, how could he feel so familiar? At this moment, Field Xiao Jian couldn't make up his mind.
ér zhè ge xiāo xī ， tā kè yì yǐn mán le xià lái ， bìng wèi gào sù gěi mó zú dà tǒng lǐng 。
而这个消息，他刻意隐瞒了下来，并未告诉给魔族大统领。
He deliberately kept this information hidden and did not tell the demon race leader.
tián xiǎo jiàn de yí huò zàn qiě bù tí ， lín xuān cǐ kè ， zǎo yǐ zài shù shí wàn lǐ zhī wài 。
田小剑的疑惑暂且不提，林轩此刻，早已在数十万里之外。
Field Xiao Jian's doubts were temporarily set aside. Lin Xuan was already tens of thousands of miles away at this point.
zhè cì pāi mài huì ， shōu huò hái zhēn shì fēng fù ， bù jǐn dé dào le wèn xīn guǒ ， hái yǒu zhè yā zhòu de bǎo wù 。
这次拍卖会，收获还真是丰富，不仅得到了问心果，还有这压轴的宝物。
This auction had indeed been fruitful; he not only obtained the Soul Fruit but also this final treasure.
zhè tóng lú jì rán yǐn dé gè fāng gāo shǒu zhēng duó ， xiǎn rán shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě zhī wù 。
这铜炉既然引得各方高手争夺，显然是非同小可之物。
Since the copper furnace attracted so many powerful experts, it must be a significant item.
píng xīn lái shuō ， yuán lín xuān bìng bù dǎ suàn chū shǒu ， bì jìng xún zhǎo yuè ér cái shì dì yī yào wù ， ér gāo shǒu tài duō ， yí dàn chū shǒu zhēng duó ， shāo yǒu bù hǎo jiù huì juǎn rù jí qí jī liè de xuán wō 。
平心来说，原林轩并不打算出手，毕竟寻找月儿才是第一要务，而高手太多，一旦出手争夺，稍有不好就会卷入极其激烈的漩涡。
Originally, Lin Xuan didn't intend to intervene because his first priority was to find Mo Er. With too many experts present, any attempt at snatching the treasure could easily lead to an intense conflict.
jié wài shēng zhī bú shì lín xuān xiǎng yào kàn dào de 。
节外生枝不是林轩想要看到的。
Adding complications wasn’t what he wanted.
yuán lín xuān jǐn jǐn shì xiǎng yào páng guān 。
原林轩仅仅是想要旁观。
Lin Xuan merely intended to observe from the sidelines.
nǎ xiǎng dào shì qíng què fā shēng le yì xiǎng bù dào de biàn huàn ， qún xióng zhēng duó ， lián xuán wǔ dōu lái tàng hún shuǐ le ， kě shuí yě méi dé dào bǎo wù ， zuì hòu nà tóng lú jū rán mò míng qí miào de diào dào le zì jǐ jiǎo biān 。
哪想到事情却发生了意想不到的变幻，群雄争夺，连玄武都来趟浑水了，可谁也没得到宝物，最后那铜炉居然莫名其妙的掉到了自己脚边。
Who would have thought that things would take such a surprising turn? The heroes fought fiercely, even Xu Wu got involved, but no one managed to get the treasure. In the end, the copper furnace inexplicably landed at his feet.
tíng xià jū rán yǒu zhè yàng de qiǎo hé ！
停下居然有这样的巧合！
What an amazing coincidence!
zhǐ néng shuō zì jǐ yùn qì shí zài tài hǎo le 。
只能说自己运气实在太好了。
He could only attribute it to sheer luck.
lín xuān chà yì zhī yú ， zhè yàng de hǎo yùn zì rán bù néng bái bái fàng qì ， zuì hòu suī rán fèi le yī fān bō zhé ， dàn zǒng suàn dé dào le bǎo wù ， chéng wéi xiào dào zuì hòu de shèng lì zhě ， ér qiě xiàn zài yě bǎi tuō wēi jī le 。
林轩诧异之余，这样的好运自然不能白白放弃，最后虽然费了一番波折，但总算得到了宝物，成为笑到最后的胜利者，而且现在也摆脱危机了。
Surprised by this good fortune, Lin Xuan couldn't afford to let such a chance slip away. After much trouble, he finally obtained the treasure and became the last victor. Moreover, he had now escaped danger.
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A single stroke ruined everything!
After all his efforts, the treasure ended up in someone else's possession. Field Xiao Jian was fuming inside.
What use is it now? With things as they are, wallowing in regret won't change anything.
Field Xiao Jian took a deep breath and the magic aura around him surged, transforming into a streak of light that shot out and quickly vanished from sight.
The failure to snatch the treasure naturally made him angry.
But for now, he needed to leave this place as soon as possible.
This had become a dangerous ground!
For Yulan Business Alliance, the sudden turn of events at the auction was a heavy blow, a loss of face! Emotionally and logically, it would not let things go so easily.
Although Field Xiao Jian considered himself a high-minded cultivator, he didn't want to provoke such a formidable entity. The Feng family duo acted without any reservations, but in Field Xiao Jian's eyes, they seemed incredibly foolish.
Since his thoughts were different from the Feng family duo, he wouldn't follow their path. Regardless of how things turned out, he needed to leave this place first.
"Damn it!"
Thinking about the duck that had cooked and flown away at the last moment, Field Xiao Jian was extremely displeased, showing a more sinister expression on his face.
"Jian'er, you don't need to be so upset. Actually, your luck was pretty good just now."
At this moment, an old voice entered his ears, with a hint of enlightenment in its tone. There could only be one person— the former leader of the demon race.
"Why do you say such things, Father?"
Field Xiao Jian was greatly displeased: "Are you mocking me? Not only did I fail to get the treasure, but I was also heavily injured by someone else. Such a result can still be considered good luck?"
"Little fellow, your father and you rise and fall together. Mocking you would serve no purpose for me. If you knew that what you encountered just now was a divine talisman from the Immortal Realm, you wouldn't say so," the voice of the demon race leader carried a hint of anger, even more distant in its address.
"Father, please calm down. Jian'er is upset because I lost my treasure and thus offended you. You are a man of great magnanimity; can you tell me what a divine talisman from the Immortal Realm is?"
Field Xiao Jian did not get angry but instead showed a much better attitude than before. When one gives respect, they expect something in return— an old adage that proved true.
"A divine talisman from the Immortal Realm naturally refers to a talisman drawn by ancient true immortals. Could it be that such treasures exist in this mortal realm?"
Field Xiao Jian couldn't help but laugh and sigh; saying that was like not saying anything at all. The leader of the demon race, a figure of great importance, turned out to be so petty— he had already apologized earlier.
If only I knew today, why bother yesterday? Field Xiao Jian, helpless, could only continue smiling.
"Father, you mean that the treasure the guy just used was a divine talisman from the Immortal Realm?"
"Indeed. And it's not just any ordinary talisman; it’s a Heaven Immortal Spirit Talisman. This talisman grows stronger with power and is well-known even among talismans in the Immortal Realm. Even I would be hard-pressed to deal with such an item, but fortunately, what you encountered seems to have been only a fragment of the talisman. Otherwise, you wouldn't just suffer minor injuries; you'd already be in the netherworld."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing his father's words, Field Xiao Jian indeed shed his anger.
The other party having such a treasure made losing his own seem unavoidable.
"However... now that I have lost the copper furnace, Father, how can I find the Soul River Divine Fruit?" Field Xiao Jian said in difficulty.
"Don't worry. There are many treasures that can enter the Soul River region; your father will think of something for you," the demon race leader smiled.
"Thank you, Father."
Field Xiao Jian's face showed a look of great joy.
"Why so formal between us? The stronger you become, the more benefits I can gain from you. Even if you can enter the Soul River, finding the divine fruit is much harder than imagined," the demon race leader said with concern.
"There are many powerful experts there; even if we don't mention anything else, that guy who took away the copper furnace will definitely appear."
"How can appearing be a problem? For the Soul River Divine Fruit, could I possibly retreat?" There was no trace of fear on Field Xiao Jian's face: "This time, it was my fault for not being prepared. Next time, I won't make the same mistake again."
"Humph, you say that, but the mysterious cultivator’s strength cannot be underestimated. Even without using a divine talisman from the Immortal Realm, he is still a rare powerhouse— absolutely your rival. How strange; such a top-tier expert, why haven’t I heard of him before?"
The demon race leader's last words were more to himself than anyone else.
"Strange not only to Father, but his presence feels familiar, as if I've known him before, yet this person’s appearance is completely unfamiliar..." Field Xiao Jian rubbed his forehead, showing a thoughtful expression on his face.
"You mean... you should have known this person originally? He used disguise techniques?" The demon race leader was also an exceptionally wise individual; he understood the meaning behind it instantly.
"Indeed."
"Do you have any leads?" The demon race leader had interest in such a powerful figure.
"No."
Field Xiao Jian shook his head.
However, he actually lied. Although their appearances and figures were different, for some reason, Field Xiao Jian immediately thought of Lin Xuan.
He couldn't be one hundred percent sure but was at least eighty percent certain. The rapid progress he had made was due to the guidance and assistance from the demon race leader.
Lin Xuan, although talented, could not have achieved such accomplishments through sheer hard work alone.
But if it wasn’t for his arch-rival Lin Xuan, how could he feel so familiar? At this moment, Field Xiao Jian couldn't make up his mind.
He deliberately kept this information hidden and did not tell the demon race leader.
...
Field Xiao Jian's doubts were temporarily set aside. Lin Xuan was already tens of thousands of miles away at this point.
This auction had indeed been fruitful; he not only obtained the Soul Fruit but also this final treasure.
Since the copper furnace attracted so many powerful experts, it must be a significant item.
Originally, Lin Xuan didn't intend to intervene because his first priority was to find Mo Er. With too many experts present, any attempt at snatching the treasure could easily lead to an intense conflict.
Adding complications wasn’t what he wanted.
Lin Xuan merely intended to observe from the sidelines.
Who would have thought that things would take such a surprising turn? The heroes fought fiercely, even Xu Wu got involved, but no one managed to get the treasure. In the end, the copper furnace inexplicably landed at his feet.
What an amazing coincidence!
He could only attribute it to sheer luck.
Surprised by this good fortune, Lin Xuan couldn't afford to let such a chance slip away. After much trouble, he finally obtained the treasure and became the last victor. Moreover, he had now escaped danger.
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