sú huà shuō yī yǔ chéng chèn ， xuě shān shàng rén céng kāi wán xiào shuō yào pāo zhuān yǐn yù ， méi xiǎng dào zhuǎn shùn jiān zhēn fā zhǎn chéng rú cǐ 。
俗话说一语成谶，雪山上人曾开玩笑说要抛砖引玉，没想到转瞬间真发展成如此。
They say that a prophecy comes true with one word. The old monster on the snow mountain once joked about throwing a brick to attract jade, and he never expected it would actually develop into such a situation.
qǐ chū ， zhòng lǎo guài hái yǒu xiē chí yí 。
起初，众老怪还有些迟疑。
At first, the other old monsters were still hesitant.
dàn suí zhe liǎng rén de jìng jià jū rán fēn fēn dǎ xiāo le yí lǜ 。
但随着两人的竞价居然纷纷打消了疑虑。
But as the bidding between the two of them continued, their doubts gradually dissipated.
yī shí jiān ， cān yù jìng pāi de shēng yīn cǐ qǐ bǐ fú ， jǐn jǐn yī shùn jiān de gōng fu ， zhè líng tiān shǒu zhuó de jià gé jiù bào zhǎng le jìn bàn hái duō ， pān shēng dào wǔ yì le 。
一时间，参与竞拍的声音此起彼伏，仅仅一瞬间的功夫，这灵天手镯的价格就暴涨了近半还多，攀升到五亿了。
In an instant, the voices of those participating in the auction rose and fell. The price of this Spirit Sky Bracelet skyrocketed by nearly half to over five billion.
xī liáng qì de shēng yīn cǐ qǐ bǐ fú 。
吸凉气的声音此起彼伏。
Whispers of shock echoed around.
àn lǐ shuō ， dù jié qī lǎo guài rén rén cái dà qì cū 。
按理说，渡劫期老怪人人财大气粗。
According to reason, all the old monsters at the Transcendence stage were known for their deep pockets.
dàn zhè yàng tiān jià de pāi mài què yě cóng lái méi yǒu jiàn guò ， chú le lǐng yù qiáng zhě ， pǔ tōng de dù jié qī cún zài dōu lún luò wèi le kàn kè 。
但这样天价的拍卖却也从来没有见过，除了领域强者，普通的渡劫期存在都沦落为了看客。
But such a high-priced auction had never been seen before. Ordinary Transcendence stage existences had become mere spectators, except for domain powerhouses.
cǐ bǎo wù guì dào rú cǐ lí pǔ ， jiù bú shì tā men suǒ néng jì yú de le 。
此宝物贵到如此离谱，就不是他们所能觊觎的了。
This treasure was so exorbitantly expensive that it wasn't something they could covet.
lín xuān de biǎo qíng yì fù zá yǐ jí ， yuán běn pāi dào pán táo shèng guǒ ， tā yǐ shì xīn mǎn yì zú ， bìng bù zhǔn bèi zài zhēng duó shén me bǎo wù ， kě zhè líng tiān shǒu zhuó jū rán yǔ yuàn yuàn yǒu qiān sī wàn lǚ de qiān chě ， lín xuān jiù bù dé bù shèn zhòng kǎo lǜ yī èr le 。
林轩的表情亦复杂以极，原本拍到蟠桃圣果，他已是心满意足，并不准备再争夺什么宝物，可这灵天手镯居然与媛媛有千丝万缕的牵扯，林轩就不得不慎重考虑一二了。
Lin Xuan's expression was extremely complex. Originally, he was content with obtaining the Peaches of Immortality and didn't plan to compete for any other treasures. However, since this Spirit Sky Bracelet had a connection to Yuan Yuan, Lin Xuan couldn't help but consider it carefully.
bì jìng yǔ ài qī fēn kāi ， qián hòu yǐ yǒu shù qiān nián ， què fēn háo yě méi yǒu xiàn suǒ ， lín xuān xīn zhōng hái shì hěn jiāo jí de 。
毕竟与爱妻分开，前后已有数千年，却分毫也没有线索，林轩心中还是很焦急的。
After all, having been separated from his beloved wife for thousands of years without any leads, Lin Xuan was still very anxious.
tā xiǎng yào zhī dào kǒng què xiān zi de xià luò ， nà me yǎn qián de líng tiān shǒu zhuó huì bú huì shì yí gè tū pò kǒu ne ？
他想要知道孔雀仙子的下落，那么眼前的灵天手镯会不会是一个突破口呢？
He wanted to know where the Fairy Peacock was. Could this Spirit Sky Bracelet be a breakthrough?
bù xiǎo de ！
不晓得！
Who knows!
dàn àn zhào cháng lǐ tuī cè què shì dà yǒu kě néng de 。
但按照常理推测却是大有可能的。
But by common sense, there was a high possibility.
huàn jù huà shuō ， liáng jī bù róng cuò guò ， lín xuān de biǎo qíng ， biàn dé jiān yì qǐ lái le 。
换句话说，良机不容错过，林轩的表情，变得坚毅起来了。
In other words, he couldn't afford to miss an opportunity. Lin Xuan's expression became resolute.
bù zhēng shì zhēng ， dàn gāi zhēng de shí hòu yě bù néng tuì suō ， gāo diào yòu rú hé ， zhè líng tiān shǒu zhuó zì jǐ yào dìng le 。
不争是争，但该争的时候也不能退缩，高调又如何，这灵天手镯自己要定了。
Not competing didn't mean not competing; when it came time to compete, one shouldn't retreat. Regardless of how ostentatious they were, the Spirit Sky Bracelet would be his.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān què bù máng zhe chū jià 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩却不忙着出价。
With thoughts swirling in his mind, Lin Xuan hesitated to bid.
jiù xiàn zài de xíng shì lái shuō ， líng tiān shǒu zhuó de jìng pāi yuǎn wèi jié shù 。
就现在的形势来说，灵天手镯的竞拍远未结束。
Given the current situation, the auction for the Spirit Sky Bracelet was far from over.
guò zǎo jiā rù zhēng duó ， gēn běn jiù méi yǒu yòng chǔ ， jì rán rú cǐ ， hái bù rú yǐ jìng zhì dòng ， zhè yǔ hòu fā zhì rén de dào lǐ shì yī yàng de 。
过早加入争夺，根本就没有用处，既然如此，还不如以静制动，这与后发制人的道理是一样的。
Joining the bidding too early would have been pointless. Instead, it was better to bide his time and let others compete first. This was akin to striking while the iron is hot.
lín xuān lěng jìng guān mó ， rú jīn jiào jià de wú yī lì wài dōu shì lǐng yù qiáng zhě ， dàn sān jiè zhēn zhèng zuì dǐng jí de rén wù què méi yǒu jiā rù zhēng duó 。
林轩冷静观摩，如今叫价的无一例外都是领域强者，但三界真正最顶级的人物却没有加入争夺。
Lin Xuan calmly observed. All those calling out bids were domain powerhouses, but the true top-tier figures of the Three Realms hadn't joined in the bidding.
shì tā men kàn chū le bù tuǒ 。 duì zhè líng tiān shǒu zhuó bù dòng xīn me ？
是他们看出了不妥。对这灵天手镯不动心么？
Did they see something amiss? Were they uninterested in this Spirit Sky Bracelet?
yǒu kě néng ！
有可能！
Possibly!
bì jìng zhè zhǒng děng jí de bǎo wù ， kěn dìng shì yǔ tóng xiān zi zuò zhǔ cái néng ná chū lái pāi mài de 。
毕竟这种等级的宝物，肯定是雨桐仙子做主才能拿出来拍卖的。
After all, such a high-grade treasure could only be auctioned by Fairy Rain桐. Even Li Yutong didn't want to offend the Peacock and urgently wanted to get rid of this hot potato. Why would others take it on?
lián lǐ yǔ tóng yě bù yuàn yì yǔ kǒng què jiāo wù ， pò qiè xiǎng yào jiāng zhè tàng shǒu de shān yù shuǎi tuō ， qí tā rén yòu hé bì shǎ shǎ de jiē shǒu ne ？
连李雨桐也不愿意与孔雀交恶，迫切想要将这烫手的山芋甩脱，其他人又何必傻傻的接手呢？
Moreover, there was still a huge cost involved. From this perspective, it seemed unwise.
guān jiàn shì hái yào fù chū jù dà de cái fù ， cóng zhè ge jiǎo dù ， zěn me kàn ， yě huà bù zhe 。
关键是还要付出巨大的财富，从这个角度，怎么看，也划不着。
While the logic was sound, thinking from another angle might yield different conclusions. Everyone had their own perspectives.
dào lǐ shì zhè yàng méi cuò ， dàn huàn yí gè jiǎo dù sī suǒ ， dé chū lái de jié lùn què yóu yòu wèi bì xiāng tóng ， bì jìng měi gè rén kàn shì wù de zhuó yǎn diǎn shì bù yí yàng de 。
道理是这样没错，但换一个角度思索，得出来的结论却由又未必相同，毕竟每个人看事物的着眼点是不一样的。
So while some people were cautious, others were bold and daring.
suǒ yǐ yǒu rén huì xiǎo xīn yī yàng 。 nà me kěn dìng yě jiù yǒu rén huì dǎn dà bāo tiān dì 。
所以有人会小心一样。那么肯定也就有人会胆大包天地。
With so many top-tier powerhouses in the Three Realms, not everyone would retreat from the Peacock. Instead, those one level below them were competing fiercely.
sān jiè nà me duō dǐng jí qiáng zhě ， méi dào lǐ rén rén dū huì duì kǒng què tuì bì sān shè ， fǎn ér shì bǐ tā men chà yī jí de lǐng yù cún zài zài nà lǐ zhēng duó 。
三界那么多顶级强者，没道理人人都会对孔雀退避三舍，反而是比他们差一级的领域存在在那里争夺。
This was abnormal.
zhè zhǒng xiàn xiàng shì bú zhèng cháng de 。
这种现象是不正常的。
Were those old monsters also waiting to see how this played out?
nán dào nà xiē lǎo guài wù yě shì zài nà lǐ jìng guān qí biàn de děng dài chū jià me ？
难道那些老怪物也是在那里静观其变的等待出价么？
After much contemplation, Lin Xuan made his most reasonable guess.
jīng guò yī fān sī suǒ ， lín xuān zuò chū le zuì hé lǐ de tuī cè 。
经过一番思索，林轩做出了最合理的推测。
His expression grew even more somber.
biǎo qíng què yuè fā yīn mái le 。
表情却越发阴霾了。
If that was the case, there might be a fierce competition below. The crystal stones on him weren't many, and it wasn't clear if he could secure the Spirit Sky Bracelet.
ruò shì zhè yàng de huà ， xià miàn kǒng pà huì yǒu gèng jiā jī liè de zhēng duó ， zì jǐ shēn shàng de jīng shí yǐ jīng bù suàn tài duō ， néng bù néng ná xià zhè líng tiān shǒu zhuó hái zhēn bù tài hǎo shuō 。
若是这样的话，下面恐怕会有更加激烈的争夺，自己身上的晶石已经不算太多，能不能拿下这灵天手镯还真不太好说。
Lin Xuan didn't belittle himself; he had seen the wealth of these top-tier powerhouses before.
bú shì lín xuān wàng zì fěi bó ， ér shì tā céng jīng jiàn guò guò zhè xiē dǐng jí qiáng zhě de cái fù 。
不是林轩妄自菲薄，而是他曾经见过过这些顶级强者的财富。
His elder brother, Daoist Nai Long, was far richer than him. Other scattered immortals, demon kings, true demons, and primordial ancestors were likely on par with or even wealthier than him. Moreover, three of the Six Kings of阴司 had also arrived. These fellows were probably much wealthier.
bié de rén bù tí ， dà gē nài lóng zhēn rén de fù yǒu jiù fēi zì jǐ néng bǐ 。
别的人不提，大哥鼐龙真人的富有就非自己能比。
If they joined in the bidding, his troubles would increase significantly.
qí tā sàn xiān yāo wáng 。 zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ， duō bàn yě yǔ qí xiāng chà fǎng fú ， duì le ， yīn sī liù wáng yě lái le sān gè 。 zhè xiē jiā huo duō bàn dōu bǐ zì jǐ fù yǒu xǔ duō 。
其他散仙妖王。真魔始祖，多半也与其相差仿佛，对了，阴司六王也来了三个。这些家伙多半都比自己富有许多。
Of course, he still had a chance.
ruò tā men yě jiā rù zhēng duó ， zì jǐ de má fán kě jiù dà le 。
若他们也加入争夺，自己的麻烦可就大了。
Even if they were richer, it depended on their resolve. Regardless, this was troublesome.
dāng rán ， yě bú huì shì yì diǎn jī huì yě wú 。
当然，也不会是一点机会也无。
Lin Xuan pondered and calculated.
jiù suàn bǐ zì jǐ fù yǒu yě yào kàn tā men de jué xīn dào shén me chéng dù ， dàn bù guǎn rú hé 。 zhè dōu shì hěn lìng rén tóu téng yǔ má fán de 。
就算比自己富有也要看他们的决心到什么程度，但不管如何。这都是很令人头疼与麻烦的。
Meanwhile, the price continued to rise.
lín xuān zài xīn zhōng pán suàn chuǎi mó 。
林轩在心中盘算揣摩。
Soon, it reached seven billion.
ér zhè yī xiǎo huì er de gōng fu ， jià gé hái zài yī lù pān shēng zhe 。
而这一小会儿的功夫，价格还在一路攀升着。
Lin Xuan's eyelids flickered.
hěn kuài ， yǐ pān shēng dào qī yì de gāo jià le 。
很快，已攀升到七亿的高价了。
Indeed, since he embarked on his cultivation path, countless coincidences had enriched him far beyond his peers of the same rank. He could even say that they were in different leagues.
lín xuān de yǎn pí tiào le tiāo 。
林轩的眼皮跳了挑。
But this amount still made his head spin.
méi cuò 。 tā zì cóng tà shàng xiū xiān zhī lù ， qí yù shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， shēn jiā yuǎn bǐ tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě yào fù yǒu dé duō ， shèn zhì kě yǐ shuō ， wán quán bú shì yí gè jí shù 。
没错。他自从踏上修仙之路，奇遇数不胜数，身家远比同阶修仙者要富有得多，甚至可以说，完全不是一个级数。
Seven billion, and all of it in top-grade crystal stones. The thought was a crushing number. If not for Yuan Yuan, he wouldn't have participated; he didn't lack treasures to begin with.
dàn cǐ shí de shù é ， hái shì ràng tā yǒu xiē yǎn qián fā hēi le 。
但此时的数额，还是让他有些眼前发黑了。
But the Spirit Sky Bracelet concerned their reunion, so Lin Xuan had no choice but to push forward.
qī yì ， hái shì jí pǐn jīng shí ， xiǎng xiǎng dōu shì yí gè lìng rén bēng kuì de shù zì ， ruò bú shì wèi le yuàn yuàn ， lín xuān jué bú huì chān huo ， tā běn shēn jiù bù quē bǎo wù 。
七亿，还是极品晶石，想想都是一个令人崩溃的数字，若不是为了媛媛，林轩绝不会掺和，他本身就不缺宝物。
And this amount seemed unreasonable to him and others as well. In an instant, the entire field fell silent.
kě líng tiān shǒu zhuó ， guān hū néng fǒu yǔ ài qī chóng jù ， lín xuān méi yǒu tuì suō de yú dì 。
可灵天手镯，关乎能否与爱妻重聚，林轩没有退缩的余地。
"Hmph, Fellow Daoists truly have courage! Don’t you fear that the Great Peacock Dharmaraja will come looking for trouble? As they say, a man with a valuable gem is doomed. I advise you to give up the bidding and let me take this treasure. Seven hundred and fifty million."
ér zhè ge shù zì ， tā jué de lí pǔ ， qí tā rén zì rán yě bú huì hǎo guò ， yī shí jiān ， zhěng piàn cǎo dì ， dōu biàn dé ān jìng wú bǐ 。
而这个数字，他觉得离谱，其他人自然也不会好过，一时间，整片草地，都变得安静无比。
A hoarse voice entered his ears. The old hunchbacked patriarch, Heavenly Camel Dharmaraja, was indeed rich. He raised the bid by such a large amount, showing that he was determined to secure this treasure.
“ hēng ， gè wèi dào yǒu zhēn shì hǎo dǎn pò ， jiù bù pà kǒng què dà míng wáng lái zhǎo nǐ men de má fán me ， sú huà shuō ， pǐ fū wú zuì huái bì qí zuì ， lǎo fū quàn nǐ men hái shì fàng qì zhēng duó ， jiāng cǐ bǎo ràng yǔ wǒ ， qī yì wǔ qiān wàn 。”
“哼，各位道友真是好胆魄，就不怕孔雀大明王来找你们的麻烦么，俗话说，匹夫无罪怀璧其罪，老夫劝你们还是放弃争夺，将此宝让与我，七亿五千万。”
"Hmph, Old Camel, what arrogance! Advising others not to compete—can you really block the Peacock's wrath with your meager powers? If you're wise, I advise you to stay out of this muddied water."
yī sī yǎ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zhè cì kāi jià de yī jiù shì yī tuó bèi lǎo zhě ， shén tuó tiān zūn ， hái zhēn shì cái dà qì cū ， yì kǒu qì jiā jià zhè me duō ， yě kàn dé chū tā duì yǎn qián de bǎo wù shì zhì zài bì děi 。
一嘶哑的声音传入耳朵，这次开价的依旧是一驼背老者，神驼天尊，还真是财大气粗，一口气加价这么多，也看得出他对眼前的宝物是志在必得。
A sinister voice entered his ears. It made him feel uncomfortable just by listening.
“ hēng ， lǎo tuó zi ， hǎo dà de kǒu qì ， quàn bié rén bú yào zhēng duó ， nán dào yǐ nǐ nà wēi mò shén tōng ， jiù dǎng dé zhù kǒng què de nù huǒ ， shí xiàng de ， wǒ quàn nǐ hái shì bú yào lái tāng zhè hún shuǐ le 。”
“哼，老驼子，好大的口气，劝别人不要争夺，难道以你那微末神通，就挡得住孔雀的怒火，识相的，我劝你还是不要来蹚这浑水了。”
Lin Xuan turned his head and narrowed his eyes. As expected, Great Dharmaraja of the Void had joined in the bidding.
yī yīn cè cè de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， tīng zhe jiù ràng rén jí bù shū fú 。
一阴测测的声音传入耳朵，听着就让人极不舒服。
As one of the top-tier powerhouses in the阴司 Realm, he wouldn't be petty about it. With a single bid, he pushed the price of the Spirit Sky Bracelet to eight billion.
lín xuān xún shēng zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， tóng kǒng wēi suō ， guǒ rán rú zì jǐ de yù cè ， tiān shā míng wáng jiā rù le zhēng duó 。
林轩循声转过头颅，瞳孔微缩，果然如自己的预测，天煞明王加入了争夺。
These old monsters really didn't treat crystal stones as treasures.
ér zuò wéi yīn sī jiè zuì dǐng jí de qiáng zhě ， chū shǒu dāng rán yě bú huì xiǎo jiā zi qì shén me ， yī kāi kǒu ， jiù jiāng zhè líng tiān shǒu zhuó de jià gé ， píng kōng tuī shēng dào bā yì le 。
而作为阴司界最顶级的强者，出手当然也不会小家子气什么，一开口，就将这灵天手镯的价格，凭空推升到八亿了。
Lin Xuan sighed and felt his heartache.
zhè xiē lǎo guài wù ， hái zhēn bù ná jīng shí dāng bǎo wù 。
这些老怪物，还真不拿晶石当宝物。
At this moment, a clear voice entered his ears: "I never expected Fellow Daoist would also take an interest in this treasure. Although your powers are formidable, you might not be able to withstand the Peacock's wrath either. It’s better to advise yourself first before advising others. Given your status and strength, why bother? Let me have this Spirit Sky Bracelet for eight hundred and ten million."
lín xuān yáo tóu tàn xī ， xīn zhōng ròu téng bù yǐ 。
林轩摇头叹息，心中肉疼不已。
This bidder was more moderate, but his identity wasn't inferior to that of Great Dharmaraja.
ér jiù zài zhè shí ， yī qīng lǎng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ méi xiǎng dào lián dào yǒu yě kàn shàng le zhè jiàn bǎo wù ， bù guò gé xià suī rán shén tōng bù sú ， què yě wèi bì dǎng dé zhù kǒng què de nù huǒ ， quàn rén bù rú xiān quàn jǐ ， yǐ nǐ de shēn fèn shí lì ， hé bì duō cì yī jǔ ， zhè líng tiān shǒu zhuó ， hái shì ràng yǔ lǎo fū ， bā yì yī qiān wàn 。”
而就在这时，一清朗的声音传入耳朵：“没想到连道友也看上了这件宝物，不过阁下虽然神通不俗，却也未必挡得住孔雀的怒火，劝人不如先劝己，以你的身份实力，何必多次一举，这灵天手镯，还是让与老夫，八亿一千万。”
Solitary Wild Goose, one of the three scattered immortals, had participated in the bidding. A major cultivator who had mastered Confucian cultivation techniques to their peak was also involved.
zhè wèi chū jià jiào wéi wēn hé ， rán ér shēn fèn yì diǎn bù bǐ tiān shā míng wáng xùn sè 。
这位出价较为温和，然而身份一点不比天煞明王逊色。
The original caller was shocked and stopped involuntarily.
gū hóng zi ， líng jiè de sān dà sàn xiān zhī yī 。
孤鸿子，灵界的三大散仙之一。
Was this Spirit Sky Bracelet really so alluring that even they were getting involved?
jiāng rú mén gōng fǎ xiū liàn dào dǐng fēng de dà xiū shì ， jū rán yě cān yù le zhēng duó 。
将儒门功法修炼到顶峰的大修士，居然也参与了争夺。
These were genuine top-tier figures of the Three Realms, unsuitable for ordinary people to participate in.
yuán běn jiào jià de rén dà jīng shī sè ， bù yóu zì zhǔ dōu tíng xià lái le 。
原本叫价的人大惊失色，不由自主都停下来了。
Great Dharmaraja's cold voice echoed: "You sour scholar, are you here to ruin my good fortune after years? I can't withstand the Peacock Dharmaraja's wrath. Can you? Stop flattering yourself; this Spirit Sky Bracelet is mine."
líng tiān shǒu zhuó zhēn yǒu zhè yàng de mèi lì ， lián tā men yě chān huo jìn lái le ？
灵天手镯真有这样的魅力，连他们也掺和进来了？
"Mine, hmpf, Fellow Daoist don’t overstate your case."
zhè kě shì huò zhēn jià shí de sān jiè dǐng jí ， yì bān rén bú shì hé cān yù jìn qù 。
这可是货真价实的三界顶级，一般人不适合参与进去。
Solitary Wild Goose said coldly. These two seemed to have a grudge. While Great Dharmaraja was mentioned, it wasn't clear if the third scattered immortal truly desired the Spirit Sky Bracelet.
They say that a prophecy comes true with one word. The old monster on the snow mountain once joked about throwing a brick to attract jade, and he never expected it would actually develop into such a situation.
At first, the other old monsters were still hesitant.
But as the bidding between the two of them continued, their doubts gradually dissipated.
In an instant, the voices of those participating in the auction rose and fell. The price of this Spirit Sky Bracelet skyrocketed by nearly half to over five billion.
Whispers of shock echoed around.
According to reason, all the old monsters at the Transcendence stage were known for their deep pockets.
But such a high-priced auction had never been seen before. Ordinary Transcendence stage existences had become mere spectators, except for domain powerhouses.
This treasure was so exorbitantly expensive that it wasn't something they could covet.
Lin Xuan's expression was extremely complex. Originally, he was content with obtaining the Peaches of Immortality and didn't plan to compete for any other treasures. However, since this Spirit Sky Bracelet had a connection to Yuan Yuan, Lin Xuan couldn't help but consider it carefully.
After all, having been separated from his beloved wife for thousands of years without any leads, Lin Xuan was still very anxious.
He wanted to know where the Fairy Peacock was. Could this Spirit Sky Bracelet be a breakthrough?
Who knows!
But by common sense, there was a high possibility.
In other words, he couldn't afford to miss an opportunity. Lin Xuan's expression became resolute.
Not competing didn't mean not competing; when it came time to compete, one shouldn't retreat. Regardless of how ostentatious they were, the Spirit Sky Bracelet would be his.
With thoughts swirling in his mind, Lin Xuan hesitated to bid.
Given the current situation, the auction for the Spirit Sky Bracelet was far from over.
Joining the bidding too early would have been pointless. Instead, it was better to bide his time and let others compete first. This was akin to striking while the iron is hot.
Lin Xuan calmly observed. All those calling out bids were domain powerhouses, but the true top-tier figures of the Three Realms hadn't joined in the bidding.
Did they see something amiss? Were they uninterested in this Spirit Sky Bracelet?
Possibly!
After all, such a high-grade treasure could only be auctioned by Fairy Rain桐. Even Li Yutong didn't want to offend the Peacock and urgently wanted to get rid of this hot potato. Why would others take it on?
Moreover, there was still a huge cost involved. From this perspective, it seemed unwise.
While the logic was sound, thinking from another angle might yield different conclusions. Everyone had their own perspectives.
So while some people were cautious, others were bold and daring.
With so many top-tier powerhouses in the Three Realms, not everyone would retreat from the Peacock. Instead, those one level below them were competing fiercely.
This was abnormal.
Were those old monsters also waiting to see how this played out?
After much contemplation, Lin Xuan made his most reasonable guess.
His expression grew even more somber.
If that was the case, there might be a fierce competition below. The crystal stones on him weren't many, and it wasn't clear if he could secure the Spirit Sky Bracelet.
Lin Xuan didn't belittle himself; he had seen the wealth of these top-tier powerhouses before.
His elder brother, Daoist Nai Long, was far richer than him. Other scattered immortals, demon kings, true demons, and primordial ancestors were likely on par with or even wealthier than him. Moreover, three of the Six Kings of阴司 had also arrived. These fellows were probably much wealthier.
If they joined in the bidding, his troubles would increase significantly.
Of course, he still had a chance.
Even if they were richer, it depended on their resolve. Regardless, this was troublesome.
Lin Xuan pondered and calculated.
Meanwhile, the price continued to rise.
Soon, it reached seven billion.
Lin Xuan's eyelids flickered.
Indeed, since he embarked on his cultivation path, countless coincidences had enriched him far beyond his peers of the same rank. He could even say that they were in different leagues.
But this amount still made his head spin.
Seven billion, and all of it in top-grade crystal stones. The thought was a crushing number. If not for Yuan Yuan, he wouldn't have participated; he didn't lack treasures to begin with.
But the Spirit Sky Bracelet concerned their reunion, so Lin Xuan had no choice but to push forward.
And this amount seemed unreasonable to him and others as well. In an instant, the entire field fell silent.
"Hmph, Fellow Daoists truly have courage! Don’t you fear that the Great Peacock Dharmaraja will come looking for trouble? As they say, a man with a valuable gem is doomed. I advise you to give up the bidding and let me take this treasure. Seven hundred and fifty million."
A hoarse voice entered his ears. The old hunchbacked patriarch, Heavenly Camel Dharmaraja, was indeed rich. He raised the bid by such a large amount, showing that he was determined to secure this treasure.
"Hmph, Old Camel, what arrogance! Advising others not to compete—can you really block the Peacock's wrath with your meager powers? If you're wise, I advise you to stay out of this muddied water."
A sinister voice entered his ears. It made him feel uncomfortable just by listening.
Lin Xuan turned his head and narrowed his eyes. As expected, Great Dharmaraja of the Void had joined in the bidding.
As one of the top-tier powerhouses in the阴司 Realm, he wouldn't be petty about it. With a single bid, he pushed the price of the Spirit Sky Bracelet to eight billion.
These old monsters really didn't treat crystal stones as treasures.
Lin Xuan sighed and felt his heartache.
At this moment, a clear voice entered his ears: "I never expected Fellow Daoist would also take an interest in this treasure. Although your powers are formidable, you might not be able to withstand the Peacock's wrath either. It’s better to advise yourself first before advising others. Given your status and strength, why bother? Let me have this Spirit Sky Bracelet for eight hundred and ten million."
This bidder was more moderate, but his identity wasn't inferior to that of Great Dharmaraja.
Solitary Wild Goose, one of the three scattered immortals, had participated in the bidding. A major cultivator who had mastered Confucian cultivation techniques to their peak was also involved.
The original caller was shocked and stopped involuntarily.
Was this Spirit Sky Bracelet really so alluring that even they were getting involved?
These were genuine top-tier figures of the Three Realms, unsuitable for ordinary people to participate in.
Great Dharmaraja's cold voice echoed: "You sour scholar, are you here to ruin my good fortune after years? I can't withstand the Peacock Dharmaraja's wrath. Can you? Stop flattering yourself; this Spirit Sky Bracelet is mine."
"Mine, hmpf, Fellow Daoist don’t overstate your case."
Solitary Wild Goose said coldly. These two seemed to have a grudge. While Great Dharmaraja was mentioned, it wasn't clear if the third scattered immortal truly desired the Spirit Sky Bracelet.