kě xiǎo dié ne ？
可小蝶呢？
What about Little Butterfly?
rú jīn tā kě shì zì jǐ de hǎo bāng shǒu 。
如今她可是自己的好帮手。
Now that she was her own trusted assistant, Xiao Di's abilities could be of great benefit to her.
cǐ nǚ ruò néng jiàng lǐng yù cān wù ， duì zì jǐ ér yán ， dāng rán yě shì yǒu mò dà de hǎo chù 。
此女若能将领域参悟，对自己而言，当然也是有莫大的好处。
If this woman could comprehend the domain, it would certainly bring significant advantages to herself as well.
suǒ yǐ bù lùn shì wèi le zì jǐ ， hái shì wèi le xiǎo dié kǎo lǜ ， zhè pán táo shèng guǒ ， dōu bù yīng gāi fàng guò 。
所以不论是为了自己，还是为了小蝶考虑，这蟠桃圣果，都不应该放过。
Therefore, considering both her own interests and Little Butterfly's, this Peach Immortal Fruit should not be overlooked.
zhì yú jià gé guì yī xiē ……
至于价格贵一些……
As for the price being a bit high...
huàn yí gè shí jiān yǔ dì diǎn ， nǐ biàn shì chū zài duō de jīng shí ， yě mǎi bú dào zhè zhǒng bǎo bèi dì 。
换一个时间与地点，你便是出再多的晶石，也买不到这种宝贝地。
In another time or place, you wouldn't be able to buy such a precious item with even more crystal stones.
xiàn zài yóu yù ， yǐ hòu jiù zhǐ yǒu hòu huǐ 。
现在犹豫，以后就只有后悔。
Now hesitating would only lead to regret in the future.
suī rán dī diào shì lín xuān de yuán zé ， dàn yě yào fēn shí jiān yǔ chǎng hé 。
虽然低调是林轩的原则，但也要分时间与场合。
Although Lin Xuan adhered to a low-key approach, he also had to consider timing and context.
pāi mài huì shàng xū zhāng chí yǒu dù ， guò fèn dī diào yě jiù yì wèi zhe yǔ xīn yí de bǎo wù shī zhī jiāo bì le 。
拍卖会上需张弛有度，过分低调也就意味着与心仪的宝物失之交臂了。
At an auction, one needed to balance their actions. Being too reserved could mean missing out on desired treasures.
zhè yàng de chǔn shì ， lín xuān dāng rán bú huì qù zuò 。
这样的蠢事，林轩当然不会去做。
Lin Xuan certainly wouldn't make such a foolish mistake.
quán héng lì bì ， zhè pán táo zì jǐ hái shì yīng gāi jǐn liàng zhēng qǔ 。
权衡利弊，这蟠桃自己还是应该尽量争取。
After weighing the pros and cons, he decided to bid for this Peach Immortal Fruit.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān jué dìng chū jià le 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩决定出价了。
However, just as he was about to place his bid, another voice called out with an authoritative tone: "One hundred million."
rán ér jiù zài zhè shí ， lìng yí gè jiào jià shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， dài zhe jǐ fēn wēi yán zhī sè ：“ yī yì 。”
然而就在这时，另一个叫价声传入耳朵，带着几分威严之色：“一亿。”
"Firecloud Venerable!"
“ shì huǒ yún zūn zhě ！”
“是火云尊者！”
"This old monster has already comprehended the domain. He shouldn't be competing with us," someone complained.
“ zhè lǎo guài wù ， bú shì zǎo yǐ cān wù lǐng yù le me ， yòu méi yǒu shén me hòu bèi zi zhí ， hái yǔ wǒ men zhēng duó 。”
“这老怪物，不是早已参悟领域了么，又没有什么后辈子侄，还与我们争夺。”
"How despicable!"
“ jiǎn zhí tài bēi bǐ le ！”
“简直太卑鄙了！”
The crowd erupted in outrage. If it were a different situation, no one would dare offend a domain master, but now everyone wanted to obtain this Peach Immortal Fruit and couldn't care less about offending anyone.
huá rán shēng dà zuò ， rú guǒ huàn yí gè chǎng hé ， kǒng pà méi yǒu shuí yuàn yì dé zuì lǐng yù qiáng zhě ， rán ér cǐ shí cǐ kè ， dà jiā dōu xiǎng yào dé dào pán táo shèng guǒ ， zì rán jiù gù bù liǎo zhè xǔ duō 。
哗然声大做，如果换一个场合，恐怕没有谁愿意得罪领域强者，然而此时此刻，大家都想要得到蟠桃圣果，自然就顾不了这许多。
Having already comprehended the domain, he still competed for it, which was why these old monsters, all of whom looked furious, showed their indignation.
yǐ jīng yǒu lǐng yù le hái yǔ wǒ men zhēng duó ， yě jiù nán guài zhè xiē dù jié qī lǎo guài ， yí gè èr gè ， jiē biǎo xiàn chū yì fèn tián yīng zhī sè 。
已经有领域了还与我们争夺，也就难怪这些渡劫期老怪，一个二个，皆表现出义愤填膺之色。
"Hmph. The Peach Immortal Fruit goes to the highest bidder. Who said those who have mastered the domain can't participate in the auction?"
“ hēng ， pán táo shèng guǒ ， jià gāo zhě dé ， shuí shuō yǐ jīng cān wù lǐng yù ， jiù bù néng cān yù pāi mài le 。”
“哼，蟠桃圣果，价高者得，谁说已经参悟领域，就不能参与拍卖了。”
The Firecloud Venerable's face showed no shame; instead, he wore a defiant expression: "This venerable wants to bid on this item. What can you do about it? Two hundred and fifty million crystal stones."
miàn duì zhòng xiū de zhǐ zé ， nà wèi huǒ yún zūn zhě de liǎn shàng sī háo yě méi yǒu xiū kuì zhī sè ， fǎn ér bù xiè de lù chū tiǎo xìn de biǎo qíng lái le ：“ běn zūn zhě jiù shì xiǎng yào pāi xià cǐ wù ， nǐ men yòu néng nài wǒ hé ， yī yì wǔ qiān wàn jīng shí 。”
面对众修的指责，那位火云尊者的脸上丝毫也没有羞愧之色，反而不屑的露出挑衅的表情来了：“本尊者就是想要拍下此物，你们又能奈我何，一亿五千万晶石。”
This stubborn fellow had added more crystal stones even though no one was competing with him yet. His initial ridicule had turned into an actual bid.
zhè jiā huo yě shì gè jué lǘ ， míng míng hái méi yǒu rén yǔ tā zhēng duó ， jǐn jǐn shì jǐ jù fù fěi zhī yǔ 。 tā jū rán yòu zhǔ dòng tiān jiā le jīng shí 。
这家伙也是个倔驴，明明还没有人与他争夺，仅仅是几句腹诽之语。他居然又主动添加了晶石。
Two hundred and fifty million—this was a daunting number, something that could bankrupt many people.
yī yì wǔ qiān wàn ， zhè kě shì yí gè ràng rén jué wàng de shù zì ， jiù suàn shì qīng jiā dàng chǎn ， yě wèi bì néng gòu ná chū lái 。
一亿五千万，这可是一个让人绝望的数字，就算是倾家荡产，也未必能够拿出来。
Curses and insults filled the air as many, despite their reluctance, were forced to give up.
yī shí jiān ， jiào mà shēng cǐ qǐ bǐ fú ， bù shǎo rén jí biàn shì wàn bān bù shě ， yě bù dé bù dǎ qǐ le tuì táng gǔ 。
一时间，叫骂声此起彼伏，不少人即便是万般不舍，也不得不打起了退堂鼓。
This wasn't about resolve but about not being able to afford it.
zhè yǔ jué xīn méi yǒu guān xì ， ér shì què shí ná bù chū 。
这与决心没有关系，而是确实拿不出。
Of course, the Firecloud Venerable's actions had offended countless cultivators, but his arrogant expression suggested he didn't care much.
dāng rán ， huǒ yún zūn zhě zhè me zuò ， yǒu yì wú yì 。 yě bù zhī dé zuì le duō shǎo xiū xiān zhě ， dàn kàn duì fāng yī liǎn de jié ào bù xùn zhī sè ， shí yǒu **， yě bìng bù zài hū 。
当然，火云尊者这么做，有意无意。也不知得罪了多少修仙者，但看对方一脸的桀骜不驯之色，十有**，也并不在乎。
Peach Immortal Fruit had appeared before, and on average, it sold for around one hundred million crystal stones. The price the Firecloud Venerable was offering was clearly higher than usual.
pán táo ， yǐ qián yě chū xiàn guò 。
蟠桃，以前也出现过。
There was a hint of combat energy in his bid, which also indicated his determination to win this fruit.
píng jūn chéng jiāo de jià gé ， yě bù guò jiù yī yì jīng shí bà le ， huǒ yún zūn zhě cǐ shí suǒ chū de jià gé ， míng xiǎn yǐ piān gāo le xǔ duō 。
平均成交的价格，也不过就一亿晶石罢了，火云尊者此时所出的价格，明显已偏高了许多。
But why would he spend so much money on such an item when he had already mastered the domain and didn't have any offspring? This puzzled many.
yǒu dòu qì de chéng fèn bù cuò ， dàn cóng lìng yí gè cè miàn 。 yě kě yǐ kàn chū tā duì zhè shèng guǒ zhì zài bì děi 。
有斗气的成分不错，但从另一个侧面。也可以看出他对这圣果志在必得。
"Two hundred and fifty million. No one has offered a higher price."
zhǐ bù guò tā míng míng zǎo yǐ cān tòu le lǐng yù ， yòu méi yǒu hòu bèi zi zhí ， huā gāo jià mǎi zhè me yī jiàn bǎo wù ， jiū jìng yǒu hé yòng tú 。 jiù lìng rén nán yǐ nán yǐ suǒ jiě le 。
只不过他明明早已参透了领域，又没有后辈子侄，花高价买这么一件宝物，究竟有何用途。就令人难以难以索解了。
Tianxuan's face remained expressionless as he followed procedure, asking for another bid.
“ yī yì wǔ qiān wàn ， hái méi yǒu méi yǒu dào yǒu chū gèng gāo de jià gé 。”
“一亿五千万，还没有没有道友出更高的价格。”
The cultivators fell silent.
tiān xuán de liǎn shàng dǎo shì yī fù wú jīng wú xǐ zhī sè ， àn zhào chéng xù ， kāi kǒu xún wèn qǐ lái le 。
天璇的脸上倒是一副无惊无喜之色，按照程序，开口询问起来了。
Ordinary late-stage Golden Core cultivators were powerless to compete, while domain masters could certainly offer more.
zhòng xiū chén mò 。
众修沉默。
But Tianxuan had also mentioned that there were three reserve items in total. Spending too many crystal stones here would mean giving up on the next rounds of bidding.
pǔ tōng de dù jié qī cún zài yǒu xīn wú lì 。
普通的渡劫期存在有心无力。
No one was foolish enough to do this. For those who already owned a domain, the Peach Immortal Fruit was merely a side dish; they didn't need to risk everything for it.
zhì yú nà xiē lǐng yù qiáng zhě 。 gèng gāo de jià gé ， dāng rán yě shì chū dé qǐ de 。
至于那些领域强者。更高的价格，当然也是出得起的。
Regardless of why the Firecloud Venerable did this, no one intended to be as foolish as him.
dàn gāng gāng tiān xuán yě shuō le ， yā zhòu de pāi mài pǐn yī gòng yǒu sān gè 。
但刚刚天璇也说了，压轴的拍卖品一共有三个。
It seemed like the matter had reached its conclusion with the Firecloud Venerable's determination. He had timed his bid perfectly—no one could compete against him, and those who could afford it didn't want to waste their crystal stones here.
ruò shì zài zhè lǐ huā jīng shí tài duō 。 jiù děng yú zì dòng tuì chū le jiē xià lái de zhēng duó 。
若是在这里花晶石太多。就等于自动退出了接下来的争夺。
The outcome was clear, but was this really how things would play out?
méi yǒu shuí huì yú chǔn dào rú cǐ dì bù ， bì jìng pán táo shèng guǒ duì yú yǐ jīng yōng yǒu lǐng yù de tā men lái shuō ， yě bù guò shì jī lèi ， dé gù rán huān xǐ ， dàn yě méi yǒu bì yào yā shàng yī qiè de cān yù zhēng duó 。
没有谁会愚蠢到如此地步，毕竟蟠桃圣果对于已经拥有领域的他们来说，也不过是鸡肋，得固然欢喜，但也没有必要压上一切的参与争夺。
Just as Tianxuan was about to announce the winner of the Peach Immortal Fruit, a clear voice rang out: "Two hundred million!"
bù guǎn huǒ yún zūn zhě zhè me zuò de yuán yīn shì shén me ， tā men kě dōu bù dǎ suàn yǔ tā dāng yī yàng de chǔn huò 。
不管火云尊者这么做的原因是什么，他们可都不打算与他当一样的蠢货。
...
shì qíng zhì cǐ sì hū gào yí duàn luò ， huǒ yún zūn zhě zhì zài bì děi 。
事情至此似乎告一段落，火云尊者志在必得。
Like throwing a stone into a small lake, ripples began to spread.
tā de shí jī zhuā dé qià dào hǎo chù ， xiǎng yǔ tā zhēng duó de méi zhè ge néng lì ， yǒu néng lì yǔ tā zhēng duó de yòu bù yuàn yì jiāng jīng shí làng fèi zài zhè lǐ 。
他的时机抓得恰到好处，想与他争夺的没这个能力，有能力与他争夺的又不愿意将晶石浪费在这里。
All the old monsters looked surprised. No one had expected such a sudden turn of events.
chén āi luò dìng yǐ shì sī háo xuán niàn yě wú ， rán ér shì shí zhēn de shì rú cǐ me ？
尘埃落定已是丝毫悬念也无，然而事实真的是如此么？
Two hundred million!
yǎn kàn tiān xuán jiù yào xuān bù pán táo de guī shǔ ， yī qīng liàng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ liǎng yì ！”
眼看天璇就要宣布蟠桃的归属，一清亮的声音传入耳朵：“两亿！”
The person who dared to bid so high must be someone with deep pockets.
……
……
Was another domain master unable to resist and joining the competition?
rú tóng jiāng yī méi shí zǐ tóu xià xiǎo hú ， diǎn diǎn lián yī fú xiàn ér chū 。
如同将一枚石子投下小湖，点点涟漪浮现而出。
The cultivators couldn't help but feel delighted at this prospect, especially those ordinary late-stage Golden Core cultivators who didn't like the Firecloud Venerable in the first place. If not for that old monster's interference earlier, they might have had a chance to win the Peach Immortal Fruit.
zhòng lǎo guài gè gè miàn lù gǔ guài zhī sè ， xiǎn rán shuí yě méi xiǎng dào shì qíng dào le zhè ge dì bù ， jū rán hái huì píng kōng shēng chū bō zhé 。
众老怪个个面露古怪之色，显然谁也没想到事情到了这个地步，居然还会凭空生出波折。
This was a grudge worth avenging. Seeing the Firecloud Venerable lose out on his love, even if they couldn't benefit from it themselves, their satisfaction was palpable.
liǎng yì ！
两亿！
Releasing this pent-up anger felt good.
gǎn zhè yàng jiā jià de zhǔ ér ， míng xiǎn yě shì cái dà qì cū 。
敢这样加价的主儿，明显也是财大气粗。
The Firecloud Venerable was naturally furious and shocked.
nán dào yòu shì lìng yī wèi lǐng yù qiáng zhě nài bú zhù jì mò ， kāi kǒu jiā rù le zhēng duó ？
难道又是另一位领域强者耐不住寂寞，开口加入了争夺？
His initial certainty and careful planning were shattered by this sudden bid.
zhòng xiū bù yóu de xìng zāi lè huò 。
众修不由得幸灾乐祸。
Damn!
yóu qí shì nà xiē pǔ tōng dù jié zhōng hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， tā men duì huǒ yún zūn zhě yuán běn jiù méi yǒu hǎo gǎn ， cǐ shí gèng shì xìng fú 。
尤其是那些普通渡劫中后期的修仙者，他们对火云尊者原本就没有好感，此时更是幸福。
Who could it be?
gāng cái ruò méi yǒu zhè lǎo guài wù dǎo luàn ， zì jǐ shuō bù dìng jiù yǒu jī huì duó de pán táo shèng guǒ 。
刚才若没有这老怪物捣乱，自己说不定就有机会夺得蟠桃圣果。
He turned his head with a fierce expression.
cǐ chóu bù gòng dài tiān ， cǐ shí jiàn huǒ yún zūn zhě bèi héng dāo duó ài ， tā men jiù suàn bù néng chéng wéi shòu yì zhě ， zhè xīn qíng me ， dāng rán yě shì gé wài shū shuǎng de 。
此仇不共戴天，此时见火云尊者被横刀夺爱，他们就算不能成为受益者，这心情么，当然也是格外舒爽的。
But Lin Xuan's face remained calm.
shuō chū le yī kǒu è qì yě méi cuò 。
说出了一口恶气也没错。
He hadn't offended any domain masters, so he wasn't worried about them.
ér huǒ yún zūn zhě zì rán jiù jīng nù jiāo jí le 。
而火云尊者自然就惊怒交集了。
Seeing the unfamiliar face of Lin Xuan, the Firecloud Venerable looked puzzled.
yuán běn de zhì zài bì děi ， yuán běn de yùn chóu wéi wò ， dōu bèi zhè tū rán de jiào jià hěn hěn de jī chéng fěn suì le 。
原本的志在必得，原本的运筹帷幄，都被这突然的叫价狠狠的击成粉碎了。
Where did this guy come from? He didn't recognize him at all.
kě wù ！
可恶！
It was no wonder the Firecloud Venerable felt confused.
jiū jìng shì shuí ？
究竟是谁？
When Lin Xuan first arrived in the Jade Pool, he had clashed with Tianxuan and Dijixi. The leader of the Supreme Truth Seven Cultivators had been killed by a single sword stroke from Lin Xuan, making his reputation known throughout the land.
tā yǒu xiē xiōng hěn de zhuǎn guò tóu lú 。
他有些凶狠的转过头颅。
However, few witnessed this battle, so only about twenty people knew about it.
rán ér lín xuān de liǎn shàng què shì yī piàn dàn rán zhī sè 。
然而林轩的脸上却是一片淡然之色。
Rain Mist Commercial Alliance wouldn't say much; they were embarrassed and didn't want to expose their weaknesses.
lǐng yù qiáng zhě ， zì jǐ yòu bú shì méi yǒu dé zuì guò ， lín xuān dāng rán shì bìng bù zài hū 。
领域强者，自己又不是没有得罪过，林轩当然是并不在乎。
The outsiders who came for the auction were mostly old monsters of late-stage Golden Core level.
kàn zhe lín xuān mò shēng de miàn kǒng ， huǒ yún zūn zhě de liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī yí huò 。
看着林轩陌生的面孔，火云尊者的脸上露出一丝疑惑。
Everyone was accustomed to dealing with such matters, so no one would talk excessively. After all, causing trouble could lead to more problems. Offending Rain Mist Commercial Alliance wasn't a joke.
zhè jiā huo zì jǐ gēn běn jiù bù shí dé ， tā cóng nǎ lǐ mào chū lái de ？
这家伙自己根本就不识得，他从哪里冒出来的？
Therefore, apart from those who happened to be there at the time, Lin Xuan's reputation hadn't spread far.
yě nán guài huǒ yún zūn zhě huǒ gǎn jué yí huò 。
也难怪火云尊者火感觉疑惑。
The Firecloud Venerable didn't recognize him and glared at Lin Xuan with gritted teeth: "Two hundred and fifty million."
lín xuān chū dào yáo chí ， céng yǔ tiān xuán dì jī chōng tū ， tài zhēn qī xiū zhōng de lǎo dà ， hái bèi lín xuān yī jiàn miǎo le ， jǐn píng cǐ zhàn jì ， jiù zú yǐ míng yáng tiān xià 。
林轩初到瑶池，曾与天璇地玑冲突，太真七修中的老大，还被林轩一剑秒了，仅凭此战绩，就足以名扬天下。
"Three hundred million!"
kě dāng shí mù dǔ de rén bù duō ， suàn lái suàn qù yě jiù èr shí lái gè 。
可当时目睹的人不多，算来算去也就二十来个。
Lin Xuan showed no hesitation. Since he had decided to win this item, he was willing to spend more crystal stones.
yǔ lán shāng méng de rén zì rán bú huì duō shuō ， bì jìng nà yī zhàn ， tā men dà shī yán miàn ， méi yǒu rén huì shǎ shǎ de zì jiē qí duǎn 。
雨岚商盟的人自然不会多说，毕竟那一战，他们大失颜面，没有人会傻傻的自揭其短。
Although he was only a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, his wealth far exceeded that of domain masters in some ways.
zhì yú nà xiē wài lái de xiū xiān zhě ， zuì chà yě shì dù jié jí bié de lǎo guài wù 。
至于那些外来的修仙者，最差也是渡劫级别的老怪物。
So Lin Xuan's bid was confident and bold.
rén rén jiàn guàn rén qíng shì gù ， dāng rán yě bú huì dà zuǐ bā de luàn shuō ， xū zhī shì fēi zhǐ wèi duō kāi kǒu ， fán nǎo jiē yīn qiáng chū tóu ， dé zuì yǔ lán shāng méng ， kě bú shì hǎo wán de 。
人人见惯人情世故，当然也不会大嘴巴的乱说，须知是非只为多开口，烦恼皆因强出头，得罪雨岚商盟，可不是好玩的。
The increase in the bid was staggering.
suǒ yǐ chú le dāng chū shì féng qí huì de lǎo guài wù ， lín xuān de míng qì ， bìng méi yǒu yīn cǐ liú chuán ér chū 。
所以除了当初适逢其会的老怪物，林轩的名气，并没有因此流传而出。
Everyone turned to look at him, whispering among themselves. Lin Xuan had indeed become famous with this high-profile bid.
huǒ yún zūn zhě zì rán rèn bù dé ， tā hěn hěn dèng le lín xuān yī yǎn ， yǎo yá qiè chǐ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr biān ：“ liǎng yì yī qiān wàn 。”
火云尊者自然认不得，他狠狠瞪了林轩一眼，咬牙切齿的声音传入耳边：“两亿一千万。”
While it drew attention from everyone, such a showy approach was absolutely worth it for the Peach Immortal Fruit.
What about Little Butterfly?
Now that she was her own trusted assistant, Xiao Di's abilities could be of great benefit to her.
If this woman could comprehend the domain, it would certainly bring significant advantages to herself as well.
Therefore, considering both her own interests and Little Butterfly's, this Peach Immortal Fruit should not be overlooked.
As for the price being a bit high...
In another time or place, you wouldn't be able to buy such a precious item with even more crystal stones.
Now hesitating would only lead to regret in the future.
Although Lin Xuan adhered to a low-key approach, he also had to consider timing and context.
At an auction, one needed to balance their actions. Being too reserved could mean missing out on desired treasures.
Lin Xuan certainly wouldn't make such a foolish mistake.
After weighing the pros and cons, he decided to bid for this Peach Immortal Fruit.
However, just as he was about to place his bid, another voice called out with an authoritative tone: "One hundred million."
"Firecloud Venerable!"
"This old monster has already comprehended the domain. He shouldn't be competing with us," someone complained.
"How despicable!"
The crowd erupted in outrage. If it were a different situation, no one would dare offend a domain master, but now everyone wanted to obtain this Peach Immortal Fruit and couldn't care less about offending anyone.
Having already comprehended the domain, he still competed for it, which was why these old monsters, all of whom looked furious, showed their indignation.
"Hmph. The Peach Immortal Fruit goes to the highest bidder. Who said those who have mastered the domain can't participate in the auction?"
The Firecloud Venerable's face showed no shame; instead, he wore a defiant expression: "This venerable wants to bid on this item. What can you do about it? Two hundred and fifty million crystal stones."
This stubborn fellow had added more crystal stones even though no one was competing with him yet. His initial ridicule had turned into an actual bid.
Two hundred and fifty million—this was a daunting number, something that could bankrupt many people.
Curses and insults filled the air as many, despite their reluctance, were forced to give up.
This wasn't about resolve but about not being able to afford it.
Of course, the Firecloud Venerable's actions had offended countless cultivators, but his arrogant expression suggested he didn't care much.
Peach Immortal Fruit had appeared before, and on average, it sold for around one hundred million crystal stones. The price the Firecloud Venerable was offering was clearly higher than usual.
There was a hint of combat energy in his bid, which also indicated his determination to win this fruit.
But why would he spend so much money on such an item when he had already mastered the domain and didn't have any offspring? This puzzled many.
"Two hundred and fifty million. No one has offered a higher price."
Tianxuan's face remained expressionless as he followed procedure, asking for another bid.
The cultivators fell silent.
Ordinary late-stage Golden Core cultivators were powerless to compete, while domain masters could certainly offer more.
But Tianxuan had also mentioned that there were three reserve items in total. Spending too many crystal stones here would mean giving up on the next rounds of bidding.
No one was foolish enough to do this. For those who already owned a domain, the Peach Immortal Fruit was merely a side dish; they didn't need to risk everything for it.
Regardless of why the Firecloud Venerable did this, no one intended to be as foolish as him.
It seemed like the matter had reached its conclusion with the Firecloud Venerable's determination. He had timed his bid perfectly—no one could compete against him, and those who could afford it didn't want to waste their crystal stones here.
The outcome was clear, but was this really how things would play out?
Just as Tianxuan was about to announce the winner of the Peach Immortal Fruit, a clear voice rang out: "Two hundred million!"
...
Like throwing a stone into a small lake, ripples began to spread.
All the old monsters looked surprised. No one had expected such a sudden turn of events.
Two hundred million!
The person who dared to bid so high must be someone with deep pockets.
Was another domain master unable to resist and joining the competition?
The cultivators couldn't help but feel delighted at this prospect, especially those ordinary late-stage Golden Core cultivators who didn't like the Firecloud Venerable in the first place. If not for that old monster's interference earlier, they might have had a chance to win the Peach Immortal Fruit.
This was a grudge worth avenging. Seeing the Firecloud Venerable lose out on his love, even if they couldn't benefit from it themselves, their satisfaction was palpable.
Releasing this pent-up anger felt good.
The Firecloud Venerable was naturally furious and shocked.
His initial certainty and careful planning were shattered by this sudden bid.
Damn!
Who could it be?
He turned his head with a fierce expression.
But Lin Xuan's face remained calm.
He hadn't offended any domain masters, so he wasn't worried about them.
Seeing the unfamiliar face of Lin Xuan, the Firecloud Venerable looked puzzled.
Where did this guy come from? He didn't recognize him at all.
It was no wonder the Firecloud Venerable felt confused.
When Lin Xuan first arrived in the Jade Pool, he had clashed with Tianxuan and Dijixi. The leader of the Supreme Truth Seven Cultivators had been killed by a single sword stroke from Lin Xuan, making his reputation known throughout the land.
However, few witnessed this battle, so only about twenty people knew about it.
Rain Mist Commercial Alliance wouldn't say much; they were embarrassed and didn't want to expose their weaknesses.
The outsiders who came for the auction were mostly old monsters of late-stage Golden Core level.
Everyone was accustomed to dealing with such matters, so no one would talk excessively. After all, causing trouble could lead to more problems. Offending Rain Mist Commercial Alliance wasn't a joke.
Therefore, apart from those who happened to be there at the time, Lin Xuan's reputation hadn't spread far.
The Firecloud Venerable didn't recognize him and glared at Lin Xuan with gritted teeth: "Two hundred and fifty million."
"Three hundred million!"
Lin Xuan showed no hesitation. Since he had decided to win this item, he was willing to spend more crystal stones.
Although he was only a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, his wealth far exceeded that of domain masters in some ways.
So Lin Xuan's bid was confident and bold.
The increase in the bid was staggering.
Everyone turned to look at him, whispering among themselves. Lin Xuan had indeed become famous with this high-profile bid.
While it drew attention from everyone, such a showy approach was absolutely worth it for the Peach Immortal Fruit.