Chapter 100
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Everyone was in a party dress *ahem* stylish clothes as they entered the auction. Myriad Treasure Star House has to sell the tickets for entry as the people who wanted to enter were too many even with the ample accommodation the auction house can provide.
Whistling lightly, Sheng Tian was wearing a new disguise of a 20-year-old handsome guy. Previously, he came here in the disguise of 'Ling Tian'. Hence, he didn't want to enter in his 'true form' lest it might lead to suspicions from some 'intelligent' people who are always there.
Sheng Tian brought a ticket already and entered the auction hall. If it has to be said about the structure, then it pretty much felt like an auditorium. The stage was at the bottom. There were three layers of seatings. The lowest one is the cheapest. The seats at a higher height equivalent to the seats on a higher floor being costlier. And finally, the VIP rooms being the absolute luxury at the top.
Sheng Tian brought a higher one. He didn't feel the need to show modesty. He asked around and brought some popcorn as well as many mutton skewers. Gnawing at them without a display of courtesy, he reached his seat as he separated from the sea of people.
There were multiple screens projecting the stage, so no one would have any problem seeing the auction items.
Sheng Tian's eye caught a person's silhouette. He stood up and walked towards the person. The person is in a group of elites. Most people wouldn't dare to even walk near them. He, however, just passed by her and spoke in a low voice "Miss Ice Goddess wouldn't benefit from buying the main item."
He left as soon as he came.
Meanwhile, Leng Yue Yan was shocked. She was really here for the Cultivation Manual. Her master also arrived at the Qin Capital representing the sect. And she is representing the younger generations of the sect in the auction.
The voice, tone, way of address, she was sure that he was 'Ling Tian' she knew. She also saw an extremely handsome young man in the room with Meng Xin the other day. And he was in the same place as 'Ling Tian'.
So, she was 95% sure that both are the same person. But who is real and who is fake? And the form he is in now seems to be different from those two. And about the thing he told her just now....what did it mean?
The Ice Goddess became perplexed at the situation. But she didn't know what to do. This was not completely under her control. And she didn't want others to know about him since he is somehow related to her only best friend Meng Xin.
She made up her mind to not fight until the end of the bidding. She went to the VIP room she was assigned to.
Similar to Leng Yue Yan who was in a VIP room representing the Mystic Ice Sect along with a few Mystic Ice sect members, A handsome and sharp young man was sitting with a sword by his side with a beautiful young woman and the sword duo brothers. They were none other than Ling Chen and Liu feifei.
And in the VIP room meant for the Blazing Fire Sect, an Ordinary looking youth was seated with two young men and a woman.
In the room for the Rising Valley Sect, a very handsome and scholarly Young Man sat with two ladies. He had the aura of a noble, graceful scholar with no sense of danger at all. However, his eyes were filled with shrewdness.
In the Qin Clan sect, Qin Qing was present along with Qin Li. Surprisingly, they somehow mended their sister-brother relationship.
Representing the Yang Clan was a sturdy looking teenager with a woman in each hand. His 'Yang' was was really high it seems.
For the Lin Clan, their Young Miss sat with a haughty look on her face. Even her clothes couldn't cover the arrogance coming from her bones. She had a male and female accompanying her.
Finally, there was Xiao Clan. There were four people sitting in the room but there were clearly two distinct factions. Both had a man and a woman as the four people represented the Xiao Clan.
While the juniors of the faction came to the auction, the Seniors were in the Qin Clan territory. Each region of the Continent had a Sect and a Clan. In a sense, they are like King and the protector. When a Clan faces something they are unable to solve, it's usually the local clan which helps them. Hence, one can say that the bonds between them run deep. However, a Sect is still a Sect and a Clan is still a Clan.
********
Somewhere far away from the Qin Capital:
*Smash* red wine splashed as a glass full of red wine was smashed at the ground.
The man who threw the glass on the ground had a very sullen face. He looked at two Shattered glasses in front of him. One of the glasses was in the shape of "W", the other "S".
As he recalled his fellow comrades, he clenched his fist and spoke "Bloody Wolf and Sultry Snake. You both died before we even conquered a single continent. It's a disgrace for the commanders who led the devils to fight against a continent to be lost so easily."
"I feel sad for your loss. I will avenge you but only after the greater picture is settled and the goal is achieved." Extreme aura of overbearingness was seeping out of his speech.
"However, Sultry Snake at least managed to gain something for us before her death. Fear. She planted the seeds of fear inside the hearts of those people. Once we show them our power, they would lose all sorts of resistance and bow their heads. Haha." He laughed.
"The time is drawing closer-kill the chicken to scare the monkeys." he slowly muttered looking outside the window.
******
Soon, the Auction began. The auctioneer was a Young Woman who seemed to be in her mid-twenties. She wore a fiery red dress and her clothing was very provocative. She is a gorgeous and sexy woman. And not just that, she emitted a charm which affected a large number of people down.
Even though the profound skill she is using is not as strong as Sultry Snake's, she still managed to charm a lot of people.
Sheng Tian squinted his eyes at the Young Woman, for he knew that she was a daughter from one of the noble families-which are just below the clans, and her cultivation itself was Sky realm peak. There is no way this woman is taken advantage of!
All the lights went off leaving only the stage in brightness.
The auctioneer spoke in a clear and enchanting voice "Everyone attending the auction, I promise you that you will not only be not disappointed by the displays but they would even exceed your expectations. I am looking forward to who will be the lucky owners of the items.
The first auctioned item is here."
Few assistant girls brought a tray covered with a red cloth. The auctioneer gracefully took out the red cloth to reveal a bowl filled with brown soil. "This treasure is called the 'Great Soil blessing'. Any herb which is grown in this soil would mature at least thirty times faster, the upper limit is unknown."
"Hiss." Everyone sucked a breath of cold air. This is a really divine treasure for any big organizations. If they are able to use this along with similar treasures, then.....it would be unimaginable!
Sheng Tian was also not expecting such a treasure but aii, he had no use for that. For him, herbs are supposed to be plucked not grown. *Cough*
"The base price is 1,000 low-grade spirit stones. Each increment should not be less than 100 low-grade spirit stones. Now, the bidding begins."
"2,000 spirit stones." someone shouted.
"2,200 stones." another voice joined.
"2,500 stones."
"4,000 stones." an unrestrained voice shot out, everyone looked at the high-level seatings and found a Man in his thirties. He looked extremely robust and had a strong aura.
"5,000 stones. I hope everyone can give me face." a female voice sounded as a middle-aged woman spoke from the same row.
The man in thirties grit his teeth and didn't continue bidding.
"10,000 stones." an overbearing price with an even more overbearing tone shocked everyone. "I see that this can be very useful for my Sect. I don't see a reason to not take it." the voice send everyone to shock.
Sects.....it's a giant that they never wanted to offend.
Sheng Tian knew that this came from the Blazing Fire Sect. They have a very explosive temper and are overbearing.
"15,000 stones." a sharp voice sounded as Ling Chen bid from the VIP room.
Sheng Tian started eating his mutton skewers as he enjoyed the show. He was even thinking of writing poetry in his free time.
"18,000 stones" the Rising Valley sect disciple entered the war.
"25,000" an extremely cold voice chilled everyone's back as the bid continued.
Sheng Tian smiled lightly as he imagined the Ice Goddess making the bid with an ice cold indifferent expression. He should have gone to her room to see that!
"26,000" the bid went on.
Sheng Tian was munching on his mutton skewers without care as the bid came to an end. The soil was brought for 30,000 low-grade stones by Blazing Flame Sect.
The next item was a herb called purple grass. It could be used to stabilize the foundation of an unsteady cultivation base.
It was sold for 45,000 low-grade stones. The auction continued as Sheng Tian demanded a nap reward from Xiao Lian and told to watch out for anything useful and slowly dozed off with a mutton skewer in hand.
Fortunately, everyone was focused on the auction and the whole place is dark, so no one spotted this unusual fellow.
Xiao Lian watched him as he slowly dozed off. She sighed lightly. He was working hard for the past few days. Let this be his reward then.
Yang Purple Flower, Moonstone, Purple Red Ore, ... These were materials one rarer than the other. Most of the ones in the auction hall only heard of them but never had the chance to see them...until today.
The major sects didn't monopolize everything and left some leeway for the clans and others. After all, incurring public wrath is not good.
There was a profound art called "Thousand Fart" which caused a huge commotion. That is, with how lofty and noble the Auction House is, how can they sell art with such a cheap sounding name?
Even the face of the auctioneer was red when she introduced the item.
However, the effects of the technique left everyone dumbfounded. Once one reaches the peak of the art, they can fart a thousand times. These farts are fuelled by Wind Profound Energy as they carry the gas. Thus over the fart, he has control over Wind Elemental Energy. Not only that, but he can also use the Fire Profound Energy to blast the fart creating a giant explosion. A single profound art was able to use two types of elemental profound energies. How great was that?
But the marvel of the technique doesn't end there, the cultivator can also use Ice Profound energy to condense the fart into icicles and pierce his enemies or he can just use Ice Profound Energy to make his fart extremely cold and thus freeze his enemies or kill them by freezing the fart they inhaled into their lungs. It had control over three Elemental Energies. It was an absolutely terrifying technique!
As everyone imagined how they could be killed by a random fart, they couldn't help but look at the person in front, hoping that he wouldn't fart now.
Xiao Lian who was observing this technique had her jaw dropped long ago and decided that if Sheng Tian even shows signs of wakening, she would knock him out, even if means unsealing her powers!
She didn't dare to imagine the dark future if Sheng Tian gets his hand on this technique. She guessed that this might be the legacy of that Old Bastard Fart Lord. Previously, Sheng Tian told her about his tale many times and couldn't stop laughing. Xiao Lian didn't want that to repeat again.
Thankfully, the rising valley sect won it. But no one dared to joke at them openly.
With occasional controversies and conflicts between the future leaders of the Greatest Powers, the auction drew closer to the end.
Ling Chen rebuked both Blazing Flame sect and Rising Valley Sect as he increased the price of the items he couldn't get or brought what he wanted without forgetting to mock them.
Only the last three items were left.
Time seemed to slow down. Everyone felt their breathing ragged, there were even some moans here and there. If no one knew that this was an auction hall, they would have thought that this is a high-class brothel with the sounds coming.
Then, the auctioneer's sexy lips slowly moved as she spoke word by word "The third item before the end, ..." slowly removed the red cloth over the trolley.
A red cloth was shown as it covered the item underneath. The auctioneer took a look at everyone as if to see the growing anticipation in their hearts. She took off the final red cloth with extreme care.
Everyone saw a transparent Container. There was a thick white fluid in it. Everyone squinted at the sticky substance. *Cough*
"This is 1,000-year virgin milk. It is found in ancient ruins and was stored in a cylindrical container carefully. A huge price was paid to obtain it.
As the legends say, one drop of the virgin milk can increase your cultivation speed by at least 20%, enhance your constitution and increase your talent. This bottle contains 10 drops of the Virgin milk."
Everyone felt their hearts tighten as they looked at the Virgin Milk and wanted nothing but to have a drop, well except a sleepy someone.
Xiao Lian saw him still in his dreams and having a naughty smile on his face. She thought to her self 'Who knew what this pervert is dreaming of? If he is dreaming of inappropriate things about me...Hmph! I will show him who is the boss here.'
Then, she analyzed the Virgin Milk. Then she once again looked at Sheng Tian and sighed. She wanted to pinch his cheeks and praise him but held herself back thinking that he might become really smug.
With his body having the bloodline and marrow of a Dragon God alone made his body transcend mortality. Even though he is not a divine practitioner yet, his body's grade is definitely above the mortals. So, the Virgin Milk would have no effect on him.
The truth was she knew that he had some secrets that even the Divine Realm didn't know. His abnormal battle power, his beyond the perfect constitution. And the most surprising thing was he told her that after he god Dragon God legacy, she checked his body. But to her utter surprise, she found his profound veins only 'added' the attributes of Dragon God veins, not the other way round.
As if that wasn't enough, his Dragon bloodline was very docile and didn't ever try to become his main bloodline. It was as if it was a part of his original bloodline. Xiao Lian felt it inconceivable as dragons are known to be proud creatures, down to their last drop of blood. So, the dragon blood not wreaking havoc in his blood when he got it was a mystery, which even the Mythical Gods might not explain.
Aii, he is too awesome. She thought.
The bid has begun and this time, a bizarre thing happened. Qin Clan and Mystic Ice sect did an alliance bid, meaning they bid for the Virgin Milk.
With a clan and a sect combined, others can't win them. So, the only option-get into an alliance yourself.
Thus the eight competitors turned four as each Sect and Clan of the same region made a bid together.
This made the auction only more intense. But everyone knew that it was all worth it. At least 20% increase in cultivation speed means a cultivator can become an Emperor at 80 instead of 100. That is saving a total of 20 years. And it only increases as time passes.
Also, the increase of constitution is a marvelous effect that everyone wanted. A better constitution gives a better battle power and an edge over peers in practicing profound arts. Things started getting spicy.
East-Xiao Clan and Rising Valley Sect. West-Yang Clan and Sacred Sword Sect. North-Lin Clan and Blazing Fire Sect. South-Qin Clan and Mystic Ice Sect.
"5 million low-grade stones." Northside.
"15 million" Westside.
"30 million!" North Side.
The biddings went higher and higher and even the ones in the VIP rooms felt their breath ragged.
The Ice Goddess decided to trust Sheng Tian on this one. They were acquaintances and considered battle comrades. Besides the fact that he had no reason to deceive her, he was someone Meng Xin had some relationship with.
Hence, Leng Yue Yan said to Qin Qing that they need to get this at all costs. Qin Qing felt that she owed Leng Yue Yan as she had to risk her life in the trials, so she felt that this might be the chance to repay the favor as she complied.
"50 million!" South Side. Leng Yue Yan's bid hit everyone's bottom line. Even though they were given the fortune to get the items today, it is mainly for the Cultivation technique. Everyone knew that the battle at the end would be the fiercest. So, they had to save up all they could for the end.
But this move by Ice Goddess left them in an awkward defeat. But they let it go. For a gentleman knows better than to fight when the odds are against him.
Xiao Lian gaze penetrated the special glass of the VIP room and gazed straight at the Ice Goddess. She saw her having the same ice-cold expression but her fists were clenched and a look of belief was displayed in her eyes.
It seems that making this decision was just as hard for her. She needs to have faith in Sheng Tian and their relationship to take this risk.
Xiao Lian nodded her head. It seems like this girl is not bad. She can be a good wife. But thinking of the victory smile Sheng Tian would have if she showed him her approval of the Ice Goddess, she decided to shut her mouth and let the pervert suffer.
'Hmph! This Divine Lady is right before your eyes and you go for others. Why don't you just sleep on her lap then?' she scolded him as she pinched his cheeks repeatedly in her mind.
'Aii, let it be your way. You would be happy like this.' her lips curled into a genuine smile as she felt that it would be worth it for his happiness.
'But if you dare to neglect me, Hmph! I won't let you have your darling sleep, ever!' she warned him in her mind as she imagined herself threatening him and him obediently nodding his head.
But Xiao Lian shook her head immediately. How can this guy be obedient? He is anything but that. She was also feeling a little insecure. She didn't have a physical body currently, what if this fellow got impatient with his perverted fantasies? Wouldn't she be the one to suffer the losses? Ai, It seems like I need to find a sacrifice, she thought. Meng Xin and Leng Yue Yan suddenly felt their lips twitch for some reason.
And the instigator, Xiao Lian was thinking hard and soft about testing the candidates who might possibly become her 'sisters'. She was having a hard time trusting people. 'Trust' became a foreign word to her. Only Sheng Tian became her salvation from the darkness.
For her to trust others and especially accept someone as 'sister' is really really hard. But she knew that for her to be happy and lead a good life and for the people around her to be happy, she has to learn to trust people again.
Xiao Lian took a deep breath as she made the decision. Whether she lives past the five years or not, she would try her best to trust the people who deserved it. She is not doing this just for herself but also for both of them.
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Everyone was in a party dress *ahem* stylish clothes as they entered the auction. Myriad Treasure Star House has to sell the tickets for entry as the people who wanted to enter were too many even with the ample accommodation the auction house can provide.
Whistling lightly, Sheng Tian was wearing a new disguise of a 20-year-old handsome guy. Previously, he came here in the disguise of 'Ling Tian'. Hence, he didn't want to enter in his 'true form' lest it might lead to suspicions from some 'intelligent' people who are always there.
Sheng Tian brought a ticket already and entered the auction hall. If it has to be said about the structure, then it pretty much felt like an auditorium. The stage was at the bottom. There were three layers of seatings. The lowest one is the cheapest. The seats at a higher height equivalent to the seats on a higher floor being costlier. And finally, the VIP rooms being the absolute luxury at the top.
Sheng Tian brought a higher one. He didn't feel the need to show modesty. He asked around and brought some popcorn as well as many mutton skewers. Gnawing at them without a display of courtesy, he reached his seat as he separated from the sea of people.
There were multiple screens projecting the stage, so no one would have any problem seeing the auction items.
Sheng Tian's eye caught a person's silhouette. He stood up and walked towards the person. The person is in a group of elites. Most people wouldn't dare to even walk near them. He, however, just passed by her and spoke in a low voice "Miss Ice Goddess wouldn't benefit from buying the main item."
He left as soon as he came.
Meanwhile, Leng Yue Yan was shocked. She was really here for the Cultivation Manual. Her master also arrived at the Qin Capital representing the sect. And she is representing the younger generations of the sect in the auction.
The voice, tone, way of address, she was sure that he was 'Ling Tian' she knew. She also saw an extremely handsome young man in the room with Meng Xin the other day. And he was in the same place as 'Ling Tian'.
So, she was 95% sure that both are the same person. But who is real and who is fake? And the form he is in now seems to be different from those two. And about the thing he told her just now....what did it mean?
The Ice Goddess became perplexed at the situation. But she didn't know what to do. This was not completely under her control. And she didn't want others to know about him since he is somehow related to her only best friend Meng Xin.
She made up her mind to not fight until the end of the bidding. She went to the VIP room she was assigned to.
Similar to Leng Yue Yan who was in a VIP room representing the Mystic Ice Sect along with a few Mystic Ice sect members, A handsome and sharp young man was sitting with a sword by his side with a beautiful young woman and the sword duo brothers. They were none other than Ling Chen and Liu feifei.
And in the VIP room meant for the Blazing Fire Sect, an Ordinary looking youth was seated with two young men and a woman.
In the room for the Rising Valley Sect, a very handsome and scholarly Young Man sat with two ladies. He had the aura of a noble, graceful scholar with no sense of danger at all. However, his eyes were filled with shrewdness.
In the Qin Clan sect, Qin Qing was present along with Qin Li. Surprisingly, they somehow mended their sister-brother relationship.
Representing the Yang Clan was a sturdy looking teenager with a woman in each hand. His 'Yang' was was really high it seems.
For the Lin Clan, their Young Miss sat with a haughty look on her face. Even her clothes couldn't cover the arrogance coming from her bones. She had a male and female accompanying her.
Finally, there was Xiao Clan. There were four people sitting in the room but there were clearly two distinct factions. Both had a man and a woman as the four people represented the Xiao Clan.
While the juniors of the faction came to the auction, the Seniors were in the Qin Clan territory. Each region of the Continent had a Sect and a Clan. In a sense, they are like King and the protector. When a Clan faces something they are unable to solve, it's usually the local clan which helps them. Hence, one can say that the bonds between them run deep. However, a Sect is still a Sect and a Clan is still a Clan.
********
Somewhere far away from the Qin Capital:
*Smash* red wine splashed as a glass full of red wine was smashed at the ground.
The man who threw the glass on the ground had a very sullen face. He looked at two Shattered glasses in front of him. One of the glasses was in the shape of "W", the other "S".
As he recalled his fellow comrades, he clenched his fist and spoke "Bloody Wolf and Sultry Snake. You both died before we even conquered a single continent. It's a disgrace for the commanders who led the devils to fight against a continent to be lost so easily."
"I feel sad for your loss. I will avenge you but only after the greater picture is settled and the goal is achieved." Extreme aura of overbearingness was seeping out of his speech.
"However, Sultry Snake at least managed to gain something for us before her death. Fear. She planted the seeds of fear inside the hearts of those people. Once we show them our power, they would lose all sorts of resistance and bow their heads. Haha." He laughed.
"The time is drawing closer-kill the chicken to scare the monkeys." he slowly muttered looking outside the window.
******
Soon, the Auction began. The auctioneer was a Young Woman who seemed to be in her mid-twenties. She wore a fiery red dress and her clothing was very provocative. She is a gorgeous and sexy woman. And not just that, she emitted a charm which affected a large number of people down.
Even though the profound skill she is using is not as strong as Sultry Snake's, she still managed to charm a lot of people.
Sheng Tian squinted his eyes at the Young Woman, for he knew that she was a daughter from one of the noble families-which are just below the clans, and her cultivation itself was Sky realm peak. There is no way this woman is taken advantage of!
All the lights went off leaving only the stage in brightness.
The auctioneer spoke in a clear and enchanting voice "Everyone attending the auction, I promise you that you will not only be not disappointed by the displays but they would even exceed your expectations. I am looking forward to who will be the lucky owners of the items.
The first auctioned item is here."
Few assistant girls brought a tray covered with a red cloth. The auctioneer gracefully took out the red cloth to reveal a bowl filled with brown soil. "This treasure is called the 'Great Soil blessing'. Any herb which is grown in this soil would mature at least thirty times faster, the upper limit is unknown."
"Hiss." Everyone sucked a breath of cold air. This is a really divine treasure for any big organizations. If they are able to use this along with similar treasures, then.....it would be unimaginable!
Sheng Tian was also not expecting such a treasure but aii, he had no use for that. For him, herbs are supposed to be plucked not grown. *Cough*
"The base price is 1,000 low-grade spirit stones. Each increment should not be less than 100 low-grade spirit stones. Now, the bidding begins."
"2,000 spirit stones." someone shouted.
"2,200 stones." another voice joined.
"2,500 stones."
"4,000 stones." an unrestrained voice shot out, everyone looked at the high-level seatings and found a Man in his thirties. He looked extremely robust and had a strong aura.
"5,000 stones. I hope everyone can give me face." a female voice sounded as a middle-aged woman spoke from the same row.
The man in thirties grit his teeth and didn't continue bidding.
"10,000 stones." an overbearing price with an even more overbearing tone shocked everyone. "I see that this can be very useful for my Sect. I don't see a reason to not take it." the voice send everyone to shock.
Sects.....it's a giant that they never wanted to offend.
Sheng Tian knew that this came from the Blazing Fire Sect. They have a very explosive temper and are overbearing.
"15,000 stones." a sharp voice sounded as Ling Chen bid from the VIP room.
Sheng Tian started eating his mutton skewers as he enjoyed the show. He was even thinking of writing poetry in his free time.
"18,000 stones" the Rising Valley sect disciple entered the war.
"25,000" an extremely cold voice chilled everyone's back as the bid continued.
Sheng Tian smiled lightly as he imagined the Ice Goddess making the bid with an ice cold indifferent expression. He should have gone to her room to see that!
"26,000" the bid went on.
Sheng Tian was munching on his mutton skewers without care as the bid came to an end. The soil was brought for 30,000 low-grade stones by Blazing Flame Sect.
The next item was a herb called purple grass. It could be used to stabilize the foundation of an unsteady cultivation base.
It was sold for 45,000 low-grade stones. The auction continued as Sheng Tian demanded a nap reward from Xiao Lian and told to watch out for anything useful and slowly dozed off with a mutton skewer in hand.
Fortunately, everyone was focused on the auction and the whole place is dark, so no one spotted this unusual fellow.
Xiao Lian watched him as he slowly dozed off. She sighed lightly. He was working hard for the past few days. Let this be his reward then.
Yang Purple Flower, Moonstone, Purple Red Ore, ... These were materials one rarer than the other. Most of the ones in the auction hall only heard of them but never had the chance to see them...until today.
The major sects didn't monopolize everything and left some leeway for the clans and others. After all, incurring public wrath is not good.
There was a profound art called "Thousand Fart" which caused a huge commotion. That is, with how lofty and noble the Auction House is, how can they sell art with such a cheap sounding name?
Even the face of the auctioneer was red when she introduced the item.
However, the effects of the technique left everyone dumbfounded. Once one reaches the peak of the art, they can fart a thousand times. These farts are fuelled by Wind Profound Energy as they carry the gas. Thus over the fart, he has control over Wind Elemental Energy. Not only that, but he can also use the Fire Profound Energy to blast the fart creating a giant explosion. A single profound art was able to use two types of elemental profound energies. How great was that?
But the marvel of the technique doesn't end there, the cultivator can also use Ice Profound energy to condense the fart into icicles and pierce his enemies or he can just use Ice Profound Energy to make his fart extremely cold and thus freeze his enemies or kill them by freezing the fart they inhaled into their lungs. It had control over three Elemental Energies. It was an absolutely terrifying technique!
As everyone imagined how they could be killed by a random fart, they couldn't help but look at the person in front, hoping that he wouldn't fart now.
Xiao Lian who was observing this technique had her jaw dropped long ago and decided that if Sheng Tian even shows signs of wakening, she would knock him out, even if means unsealing her powers!
She didn't dare to imagine the dark future if Sheng Tian gets his hand on this technique. She guessed that this might be the legacy of that Old Bastard Fart Lord. Previously, Sheng Tian told her about his tale many times and couldn't stop laughing. Xiao Lian didn't want that to repeat again.
Thankfully, the rising valley sect won it. But no one dared to joke at them openly.
With occasional controversies and conflicts between the future leaders of the Greatest Powers, the auction drew closer to the end.
Ling Chen rebuked both Blazing Flame sect and Rising Valley Sect as he increased the price of the items he couldn't get or brought what he wanted without forgetting to mock them.
Only the last three items were left.
Time seemed to slow down. Everyone felt their breathing ragged, there were even some moans here and there. If no one knew that this was an auction hall, they would have thought that this is a high-class brothel with the sounds coming.
Then, the auctioneer's sexy lips slowly moved as she spoke word by word "The third item before the end, ..." slowly removed the red cloth over the trolley.
A red cloth was shown as it covered the item underneath. The auctioneer took a look at everyone as if to see the growing anticipation in their hearts. She took off the final red cloth with extreme care.
Everyone saw a transparent Container. There was a thick white fluid in it. Everyone squinted at the sticky substance. *Cough*
"This is 1,000-year virgin milk. It is found in ancient ruins and was stored in a cylindrical container carefully. A huge price was paid to obtain it.
As the legends say, one drop of the virgin milk can increase your cultivation speed by at least 20%, enhance your constitution and increase your talent. This bottle contains 10 drops of the Virgin milk."
Everyone felt their hearts tighten as they looked at the Virgin Milk and wanted nothing but to have a drop, well except a sleepy someone.
Xiao Lian saw him still in his dreams and having a naughty smile on his face. She thought to her self 'Who knew what this pervert is dreaming of? If he is dreaming of inappropriate things about me...Hmph! I will show him who is the boss here.'
Then, she analyzed the Virgin Milk. Then she once again looked at Sheng Tian and sighed. She wanted to pinch his cheeks and praise him but held herself back thinking that he might become really smug.
With his body having the bloodline and marrow of a Dragon God alone made his body transcend mortality. Even though he is not a divine practitioner yet, his body's grade is definitely above the mortals. So, the Virgin Milk would have no effect on him.
The truth was she knew that he had some secrets that even the Divine Realm didn't know. His abnormal battle power, his beyond the perfect constitution. And the most surprising thing was he told her that after he god Dragon God legacy, she checked his body. But to her utter surprise, she found his profound veins only 'added' the attributes of Dragon God veins, not the other way round.
As if that wasn't enough, his Dragon bloodline was very docile and didn't ever try to become his main bloodline. It was as if it was a part of his original bloodline. Xiao Lian felt it inconceivable as dragons are known to be proud creatures, down to their last drop of blood. So, the dragon blood not wreaking havoc in his blood when he got it was a mystery, which even the Mythical Gods might not explain.
Aii, he is too awesome. She thought.
The bid has begun and this time, a bizarre thing happened. Qin Clan and Mystic Ice sect did an alliance bid, meaning they bid for the Virgin Milk.
With a clan and a sect combined, others can't win them. So, the only option-get into an alliance yourself.
Thus the eight competitors turned four as each Sect and Clan of the same region made a bid together.
This made the auction only more intense. But everyone knew that it was all worth it. At least 20% increase in cultivation speed means a cultivator can become an Emperor at 80 instead of 100. That is saving a total of 20 years. And it only increases as time passes.
Also, the increase of constitution is a marvelous effect that everyone wanted. A better constitution gives a better battle power and an edge over peers in practicing profound arts. Things started getting spicy.
East-Xiao Clan and Rising Valley Sect. West-Yang Clan and Sacred Sword Sect. North-Lin Clan and Blazing Fire Sect. South-Qin Clan and Mystic Ice Sect.
"5 million low-grade stones." Northside.
"15 million" Westside.
"30 million!" North Side.
The biddings went higher and higher and even the ones in the VIP rooms felt their breath ragged.
The Ice Goddess decided to trust Sheng Tian on this one. They were acquaintances and considered battle comrades. Besides the fact that he had no reason to deceive her, he was someone Meng Xin had some relationship with.
Hence, Leng Yue Yan said to Qin Qing that they need to get this at all costs. Qin Qing felt that she owed Leng Yue Yan as she had to risk her life in the trials, so she felt that this might be the chance to repay the favor as she complied.
"50 million!" South Side. Leng Yue Yan's bid hit everyone's bottom line. Even though they were given the fortune to get the items today, it is mainly for the Cultivation technique. Everyone knew that the battle at the end would be the fiercest. So, they had to save up all they could for the end.
But this move by Ice Goddess left them in an awkward defeat. But they let it go. For a gentleman knows better than to fight when the odds are against him.
Xiao Lian gaze penetrated the special glass of the VIP room and gazed straight at the Ice Goddess. She saw her having the same ice-cold expression but her fists were clenched and a look of belief was displayed in her eyes.
It seems that making this decision was just as hard for her. She needs to have faith in Sheng Tian and their relationship to take this risk.
Xiao Lian nodded her head. It seems like this girl is not bad. She can be a good wife. But thinking of the victory smile Sheng Tian would have if she showed him her approval of the Ice Goddess, she decided to shut her mouth and let the pervert suffer.
'Hmph! This Divine Lady is right before your eyes and you go for others. Why don't you just sleep on her lap then?' she scolded him as she pinched his cheeks repeatedly in her mind.
'Aii, let it be your way. You would be happy like this.' her lips curled into a genuine smile as she felt that it would be worth it for his happiness.
'But if you dare to neglect me, Hmph! I won't let you have your darling sleep, ever!' she warned him in her mind as she imagined herself threatening him and him obediently nodding his head.
But Xiao Lian shook her head immediately. How can this guy be obedient? He is anything but that. She was also feeling a little insecure. She didn't have a physical body currently, what if this fellow got impatient with his perverted fantasies? Wouldn't she be the one to suffer the losses? Ai, It seems like I need to find a sacrifice, she thought. Meng Xin and Leng Yue Yan suddenly felt their lips twitch for some reason.
And the instigator, Xiao Lian was thinking hard and soft about testing the candidates who might possibly become her 'sisters'. She was having a hard time trusting people. 'Trust' became a foreign word to her. Only Sheng Tian became her salvation from the darkness.
For her to trust others and especially accept someone as 'sister' is really really hard. But she knew that for her to be happy and lead a good life and for the people around her to be happy, she has to learn to trust people again.
Xiao Lian took a deep breath as she made the decision. Whether she lives past the five years or not, she would try her best to trust the people who deserved it. She is not doing this just for herself but also for both of them.
Everyone was in a party dress *ahem* stylish clothes as they entered the auction. Myriad Treasure Star House has to sell the tickets for entry as the people who wanted to enter were too many even with the ample accommodation the auction house can provide.Whistling lightly, Sheng Tian was wearing a new disguise of a 20-year-old handsome guy. Previously, he came here in the disguise of 'Ling Tian'. Hence, he didn't want to enter in his 'true form' lest it might lead to suspicions from some 'intelligent' people who are always there.Sheng Tian brought a ticket already and entered the auction hall. If it has to be said about the structure, then it pretty much felt like an auditorium. The stage was at the bottom. There were three layers of seatings. The lowest one is the cheapest. The seats at a higher height equivalent to the seats on a higher floor being costlier. And finally, the VIP rooms being the absolute luxury at the top.Sheng Tian brought a higher one. He didn't feel the need to show modesty. He asked around and brought some popcorn as well as many mutton skewers. Gnawing at them without a display of courtesy, he reached his seat as he separated from the sea of people.There were multiple screens projecting the stage, so no one would have any problem seeing the auction items.Sheng Tian's eye caught a person's silhouette. He stood up and walked towards the person. The person is in a group of elites. Most people wouldn't dare to even walk near them. He, however, just passed by her and spoke in a low voice "Miss Ice Goddess wouldn't benefit from buying the main item."He left as soon as he came.Meanwhile, Leng Yue Yan was shocked. She was really here for the Cultivation Manual. Her master also arrived at the Qin Capital representing the sect. And she is representing the younger generations of the sect in the auction.The voice, tone, way of address, she was sure that he was 'Ling Tian' she knew. She also saw an extremely handsome young man in the room with Meng Xin the other day. And he was in the same place as 'Ling Tian'.So, she was 95% sure that both are the same person. But who is real and who is fake? And the form he is in now seems to be different from those two. And about the thing he told her just now....what did it mean?The Ice Goddess became perplexed at the situation. But she didn't know what to do. This was not completely under her control. And she didn't want others to know about him since he is somehow related to her only best friend Meng Xin.She made up her mind to not fight until the end of the bidding. She went to the VIP room she was assigned to.Similar to Leng Yue Yan who was in a VIP room representing the Mystic Ice Sect along with a few Mystic Ice sect members, A handsome and sharp young man was sitting with a sword by his side with a beautiful young woman and the sword duo brothers. They were none other than Ling Chen and Liu feifei.And in the VIP room meant for the Blazing Fire Sect, an Ordinary looking youth was seated with two young men and a woman.In the room for the Rising Valley Sect, a very handsome and scholarly Young Man sat with two ladies. He had the aura of a noble, graceful scholar with no sense of danger at all. However, his eyes were filled with shrewdness.In the Qin Clan sect, Qin Qing was present along with Qin Li. Surprisingly, they somehow mended their sister-brother relationship.Representing the Yang Clan was a sturdy looking teenager with a woman in each hand. His 'Yang' was was really high it seems.For the Lin Clan, their Young Miss sat with a haughty look on her face. Even her clothes couldn't cover the arrogance coming from her bones. She had a male and female accompanying her.Finally, there was Xiao Clan. There were four people sitting in the room but there were clearly two distinct factions. Both had a man and a woman as the four people represented the Xiao Clan.While the juniors of the faction came to the auction, the Seniors were in the Qin Clan territory. Each region of the Continent had a Sect and a Clan. In a sense, they are like King and the protector. When a Clan faces something they are unable to solve, it's usually the local clan which helps them. Hence, one can say that the bonds between them run deep. However, a Sect is still a Sect and a Clan is still a Clan.********Somewhere far away from the Qin Capital:*Smash* red wine splashed as a glass full of red wine was smashed at the ground.The man who threw the glass on the ground had a very sullen face. He looked at two Shattered glasses in front of him. One of the glasses was in the shape of "W", the other "S".As he recalled his fellow comrades, he clenched his fist and spoke "Bloody Wolf and Sultry Snake. You both died before we even conquered a single continent. It's a disgrace for the commanders who led the devils to fight against a continent to be lost so easily.""I feel sad for your loss. I will avenge you but only after the greater picture is settled and the goal is achieved." Extreme aura of overbearingness was seeping out of his speech."However, Sultry Snake at least managed to gain something for us before her death. Fear. She planted the seeds of fear inside the hearts of those people. Once we show them our power, they would lose all sorts of resistance and bow their heads. Haha." He laughed."The time is drawing closer-kill the chicken to scare the monkeys." he slowly muttered looking outside the window.******Soon, the Auction began. The auctioneer was a Young Woman who seemed to be in her mid-twenties. She wore a fiery red dress and her clothing was very provocative. She is a gorgeous and sexy woman. And not just that, she emitted a charm which affected a large number of people down.Even though the profound skill she is using is not as strong as Sultry Snake's, she still managed to charm a lot of people.Sheng Tian squinted his eyes at the Young Woman, for he knew that she was a daughter from one of the noble families-which are just below the clans, and her cultivation itself was Sky realm peak. There is no way this woman is taken advantage of!All the lights went off leaving only the stage in brightness.The auctioneer spoke in a clear and enchanting voice "Everyone attending the auction, I promise you that you will not only be not disappointed by the displays but they would even exceed your expectations. I am looking forward to who will be the lucky owners of the items.The first auctioned item is here."Few assistant girls brought a tray covered with a red cloth. The auctioneer gracefully took out the red cloth to reveal a bowl filled with brown soil. "This treasure is called the 'Great Soil blessing'. Any herb which is grown in this soil would mature at least thirty times faster, the upper limit is unknown.""Hiss." Everyone sucked a breath of cold air. This is a really divine treasure for any big organizations. If they are able to use this along with similar treasures, then.....it would be unimaginable!Sheng Tian was also not expecting such a treasure but aii, he had no use for that. For him, herbs are supposed to be plucked not grown. *Cough*"The base price is 1,000 low-grade spirit stones. Each increment should not be less than 100 low-grade spirit stones. Now, the bidding begins.""2,000 spirit stones." someone shouted."2,200 stones." another voice joined."2,500 stones.""4,000 stones." an unrestrained voice shot out, everyone looked at the high-level seatings and found a Man in his thirties. He looked extremely robust and had a strong aura."5,000 stones. I hope everyone can give me face." a female voice sounded as a middle-aged woman spoke from the same row.The man in thirties grit his teeth and didn't continue bidding."10,000 stones." an overbearing price with an even more overbearing tone shocked everyone. "I see that this can be very useful for my Sect. I don't see a reason to not take it." the voice send everyone to shock.Sects.....it's a giant that they never wanted to offend.Sheng Tian knew that this came from the Blazing Fire Sect. They have a very explosive temper and are overbearing."15,000 stones." a sharp voice sounded as Ling Chen bid from the VIP room.Sheng Tian started eating his mutton skewers as he enjoyed the show. He was even thinking of writing poetry in his free time."18,000 stones" the Rising Valley sect disciple entered the war."25,000" an extremely cold voice chilled everyone's back as the bid continued.Sheng Tian smiled lightly as he imagined the Ice Goddess making the bid with an ice cold indifferent expression. He should have gone to her room to see that!"26,000" the bid went on.Sheng Tian was munching on his mutton skewers without care as the bid came to an end. The soil was brought for 30,000 low-grade stones by Blazing Flame Sect.The next item was a herb called purple grass. It could be used to stabilize the foundation of an unsteady cultivation base.It was sold for 45,000 low-grade stones. The auction continued as Sheng Tian demanded a nap reward from Xiao Lian and told to watch out for anything useful and slowly dozed off with a mutton skewer in hand.Fortunately, everyone was focused on the auction and the whole place is dark, so no one spotted this unusual fellow.Xiao Lian watched him as he slowly dozed off. She sighed lightly. He was working hard for the past few days. Let this be his reward then.Yang Purple Flower, Moonstone, Purple Red Ore, ... These were materials one rarer than the other. Most of the ones in the auction hall only heard of them but never had the chance to see them...until today.The major sects didn't monopolize everything and left some leeway for the clans and others. After all, incurring public wrath is not good.There was a profound art called "Thousand Fart" which caused a huge commotion. That is, with how lofty and noble the Auction House is, how can they sell art with such a cheap sounding name?Even the face of the auctioneer was red when she introduced the item.However, the effects of the technique left everyone dumbfounded. Once one reaches the peak of the art, they can fart a thousand times. These farts are fuelled by Wind Profound Energy as they carry the gas. Thus over the fart, he has control over Wind Elemental Energy. Not only that, but he can also use the Fire Profound Energy to blast the fart creating a giant explosion. A single profound art was able to use two types of elemental profound energies. How great was that?But the marvel of the technique doesn't end there, the cultivator can also use Ice Profound energy to condense the fart into icicles and pierce his enemies or he can just use Ice Profound Energy to make his fart extremely cold and thus freeze his enemies or kill them by freezing the fart they inhaled into their lungs. It had control over three Elemental Energies. It was an absolutely terrifying technique!As everyone imagined how they could be killed by a random fart, they couldn't help but look at the person in front, hoping that he wouldn't fart now.Xiao Lian who was observing this technique had her jaw dropped long ago and decided that if Sheng Tian even shows signs of wakening, she would knock him out, even if means unsealing her powers!She didn't dare to imagine the dark future if Sheng Tian gets his hand on this technique. She guessed that this might be the legacy of that Old Bastard Fart Lord. Previously, Sheng Tian told her about his tale many times and couldn't stop laughing. Xiao Lian didn't want that to repeat again.Thankfully, the rising valley sect won it. But no one dared to joke at them openly.With occasional controversies and conflicts between the future leaders of the Greatest Powers, the auction drew closer to the end.Ling Chen rebuked both Blazing Flame sect and Rising Valley Sect as he increased the price of the items he couldn't get or brought what he wanted without forgetting to mock them.Only the last three items were left.Time seemed to slow down. Everyone felt their breathing ragged, there were even some moans here and there. If no one knew that this was an auction hall, they would have thought that this is a high-class brothel with the sounds coming.Then, the auctioneer's sexy lips slowly moved as she spoke word by word "The third item before the end, ..." slowly removed the red cloth over the trolley.A red cloth was shown as it covered the item underneath. The auctioneer took a look at everyone as if to see the growing anticipation in their hearts. She took off the final red cloth with extreme care.Everyone saw a transparent Container. There was a thick white fluid in it. Everyone squinted at the sticky substance. *Cough*"This is 1,000-year virgin milk. It is found in ancient ruins and was stored in a cylindrical container carefully. A huge price was paid to obtain it.As the legends say, one drop of the virgin milk can increase your cultivation speed by at least 20%, enhance your constitution and increase your talent. This bottle contains 10 drops of the Virgin milk."Everyone felt their hearts tighten as they looked at the Virgin Milk and wanted nothing but to have a drop, well except a sleepy someone.Xiao Lian saw him still in his dreams and having a naughty smile on his face. She thought to her self 'Who knew what this pervert is dreaming of? If he is dreaming of inappropriate things about me...Hmph! I will show him who is the boss here.'Then, she analyzed the Virgin Milk. Then she once again looked at Sheng Tian and sighed. She wanted to pinch his cheeks and praise him but held herself back thinking that he might become really smug.With his body having the bloodline and marrow of a Dragon God alone made his body transcend mortality. Even though he is not a divine practitioner yet, his body's grade is definitely above the mortals. So, the Virgin Milk would have no effect on him.The truth was she knew that he had some secrets that even the Divine Realm didn't know. His abnormal battle power, his beyond the perfect constitution. And the most surprising thing was he told her that after he god Dragon God legacy, she checked his body. But to her utter surprise, she found his profound veins only 'added' the attributes of Dragon God veins, not the other way round.As if that wasn't enough, his Dragon bloodline was very docile and didn't ever try to become his main bloodline. It was as if it was a part of his original bloodline. Xiao Lian felt it inconceivable as dragons are known to be proud creatures, down to their last drop of blood. So, the dragon blood not wreaking havoc in his blood when he got it was a mystery, which even the Mythical Gods might not explain.Aii, he is too awesome. She thought.The bid has begun and this time, a bizarre thing happened. Qin Clan and Mystic Ice sect did an alliance bid, meaning they bid for the Virgin Milk.With a clan and a sect combined, others can't win them. So, the only option-get into an alliance yourself.Thus the eight competitors turned four as each Sect and Clan of the same region made a bid together.This made the auction only more intense. But everyone knew that it was all worth it. At least 20% increase in cultivation speed means a cultivator can become an Emperor at 80 instead of 100. That is saving a total of 20 years. And it only increases as time passes.Also, the increase of constitution is a marvelous effect that everyone wanted. A better constitution gives a better battle power and an edge over peers in practicing profound arts. Things started getting spicy.East-Xiao Clan and Rising Valley Sect. West-Yang Clan and Sacred Sword Sect. North-Lin Clan and Blazing Fire Sect. South-Qin Clan and Mystic Ice Sect."5 million low-grade stones." Northside."15 million" Westside."30 million!" North Side.The biddings went higher and higher and even the ones in the VIP rooms felt their breath ragged.The Ice Goddess decided to trust Sheng Tian on this one. They were acquaintances and considered battle comrades. Besides the fact that he had no reason to deceive her, he was someone Meng Xin had some relationship with.Hence, Leng Yue Yan said to Qin Qing that they need to get this at all costs. Qin Qing felt that she owed Leng Yue Yan as she had to risk her life in the trials, so she felt that this might be the chance to repay the favor as she complied."50 million!" South Side. Leng Yue Yan's bid hit everyone's bottom line. Even though they were given the fortune to get the items today, it is mainly for the Cultivation technique. Everyone knew that the battle at the end would be the fiercest. So, they had to save up all they could for the end.But this move by Ice Goddess left them in an awkward defeat. But they let it go. For a gentleman knows better than to fight when the odds are against him.Xiao Lian gaze penetrated the special glass of the VIP room and gazed straight at the Ice Goddess. She saw her having the same ice-cold expression but her fists were clenched and a look of belief was displayed in her eyes.It seems that making this decision was just as hard for her. She needs to have faith in Sheng Tian and their relationship to take this risk.Xiao Lian nodded her head. It seems like this girl is not bad. She can be a good wife. But thinking of the victory smile Sheng Tian would have if she showed him her approval of the Ice Goddess, she decided to shut her mouth and let the pervert suffer.'Hmph! This Divine Lady is right before your eyes and you go for others. Why don't you just sleep on her lap then?' she scolded him as she pinched his cheeks repeatedly in her mind.'Aii, let it be your way. You would be happy like this.' her lips curled into a genuine smile as she felt that it would be worth it for his happiness.'But if you dare to neglect me, Hmph! I won't let you have your darling sleep, ever!' she warned him in her mind as she imagined herself threatening him and him obediently nodding his head.But Xiao Lian shook her head immediately. How can this guy be obedient? He is anything but that. She was also feeling a little insecure. She didn't have a physical body currently, what if this fellow got impatient with his perverted fantasies? Wouldn't she be the one to suffer the losses? Ai, It seems like I need to find a sacrifice, she thought. Meng Xin and Leng Yue Yan suddenly felt their lips twitch for some reason.And the instigator, Xiao Lian was thinking hard and soft about testing the candidates who might possibly become her 'sisters'. She was having a hard time trusting people. 'Trust' became a foreign word to her. Only Sheng Tian became her salvation from the darkness.For her to trust others and especially accept someone as 'sister' is really really hard. But she knew that for her to be happy and lead a good life and for the people around her to be happy, she has to learn to trust people again.Xiao Lian took a deep breath as she made the decision. Whether she lives past the five years or not, she would try her best to trust the people who deserved it. She is not doing this just for herself but also for both of them.
