Ding Qing and his daughter had been on the run and were growing increasingly frustrated. They no longer wished to live such a life.
"One hundred billion."
"I ask everyone to refrain from bidding against our Gu family."
"Otherwise, offending the Gu family, you know what that means."
Gu Yue glared at the prominent figures around him who were still considering bidding.
His words had the desired effect. Those who had been preparing to bid fell silent.
"Although you are an ancient family, everyone here is competing fairly. You can't bully people like this."
At this moment, a middle-aged man with a large belly and a ruddy complexion patted his stomach and spoke.
This man was bald, with a hint of ferocity in his eyes and a deep scar on his face. He was renowned in the martial world as the Poison King of Yu Bei, Lin Qianfeng.
Rumor had it that he had once used poison to wipe out an entire town, causing thousands to die in an instant.
"Lin Qianfeng, it's best you don't meddle in the Gu family's affairs."
Gu Yue stared coldly at Lin Qianfeng.
"Hahahaha!"
A cold laugh echoed. Lin Qianfeng showed no fear.
"I have no intention of meddling in the Gu family's affairs. I am merely competing for a cultivation manual. What business is it of yours? Your words are ridiculous."
Lin Qianfeng stated.
"I bid fifty billion."
Lin Qianfeng declared loudly.
The sudden jump to fifty billion was unexpected by everyone.
"It seems there will be fierce competition for this cultivation manual from the Gu family."
"Indeed. But I believe the Gu family will ultimately retrieve their item at any cost."
"And they will certainly not let Ding Qing and his daughter off the hook afterward."
Discussions erupted from all sides.
Ding Qing and his daughter stood on the auction stage, looking smug.
Their gazes were fixed on the Gu family, as if showing off.
The Gu family members wished they could rush up and kill Ding Qing and his daughter on the spot.
Although Ding Qing and his daughter appeared incredibly arrogant, daring to show themselves in front of the Gu family...
It was merely a moment of satisfaction. In reality, they wouldn't dare to be so brazen before the Gu family.
After all, the Gu family was an ancient lineage, and their foundation was something Ding Qing and his daughter could not shake.
Their insults and taunts towards the Gu family were merely to vent their frustrations. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
If a real fight were to break out, even if they reached peak cultivation, they would still be no match for the Gu family. For now, they could only taunt the Gu family to feel better.
The higher the auction price, the happier Ding Qing and his daughter became.
"Father, this is wonderful! It's already reached fifty billion."
"This is enough for us to live in Peaceful Mountain Villa for a lifetime!"
Feifei said excitedly to her father.
"Yes, but we should still focus on how to escape. With the Gu family watching us, they might find an opportunity to strike at any moment."
"Their family's strength is too great. We need to have multiple plans."
Ding Qing whispered.
Gu Yue glared coldly at Lin Qianfeng, but Lin Qianfeng remained unbothered.
Once he obtained the cultivation manual, Lin Qianfeng would leave immediately.
Lin Qianfeng had mastered the path of poison, but his cultivation realm had not yet reached the innate stage. He was merely a second-rate expert in the martial world.
If he could become an innate expert through the Gu family's cultivation method, it would be a great thing for him.
"Fine, Lin Qianfeng, you wait and see. I bid sixty billion."
Gu Yue called out again.
"Seventy billion!"
Lin Qianfeng continued to bid, determined to win.
However, this was already Lin Qianfeng's limit.
He couldn't afford any more.
"Hmph, eighty billion!"
Gu Yue stated coldly.
The higher the price went, the happier Ding Qing and his daughter became.
"Alright, I'll let you Gu family have it."
Lin Qianfeng said.
Gu Yue breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, a few more bids pushed the price close to a hundred billion.
"One hundred and fifty billion!"
Suddenly, from a corner, a steady voice rang out.
A man clad in black robes, with a sharp countenance and holding a bronze mace, drew everyone's attention.
He had directly bid one hundred and fifty billion.
This black-robed figure emanated a surging energy, appearing unfathomably deep.
Gu Yue, Chen Jie, and the others turned their gaze towards this mysterious black-robed man.
Chen Jie estimated the black-robed man's strength to be above the Martial King realm, but below the Qi Refining realm.
Compared to himself, there was naturally a significant gap.
However, if he caused trouble here, it would undoubtedly have a considerable impact.
Chen Jie would not act unless absolutely necessary. After all, he had many subordinates. If they hadn't moved yet and this powerful individual acted first, it would make him appear impatient.
This black-robed figure was actually an elder of the Shadow Sect, possessing formidable strength. He was particularly skilled in saber techniques. Although he wielded a mace, it concealed eighteen flying daggers within.
"Interesting, very interesting!"
"This cultivation manual is surprisingly valuable."
"Who will it ultimately go to?"
A rogue cultivator in the corner, his energy surging momentarily before being retracted into his dantian.
This person, named Fu Jia, possessed exceptional body-hardening skills and was considered a powerful figure among rogue cultivators, a Martial King.
His weapon was a sword box on his back, containing several extraordinary swords. He also knew basic sword-controlling techniques.
Beside Fu Jia was another rogue cultivator named Qiu Feng. He had a fierce appearance and wore a string of prayer beads around his neck, his gaze fixed on the auction stage.
"Brother Fu Jia, do you think the Gu family will raise the price tenfold for this cultivation manual?"
Qiu Feng asked Fu Jia with a smile.
"Anything is possible."
Fu Jia replied with a smile, glancing at Gu Bao beside Gu Yue.
The situation had taken an unexpected turn, something the Gu family had not anticipated.
"Second Uncle, can you tell who is bidding against us?"
Gu Yue whispered to Gu Bao beside him.
Gu Bao's eyes lowered, and he cast a killing glance towards the black-robed man.
"Not entirely sure, but it's likely someone from the Shadow Sect. Their cultivation methods are very peculiar, with a thin layer of qi surrounding them."
Gu Bao guessed.
"People from the Shadow Sect have also arrived. This Peaceful Mountain Villa is truly lively."
"No matter who it is, anyone who dares to snatch our Gu family's cultivation manual will die!"
Gu Yue's eyes blazed with killing intent.
The situation was becoming increasingly interesting, Chen Jie mused. The placid water had been thoroughly stirred.
The Gu family might not necessarily obtain the cultivation manual.
On the stage, Ding Qing and his daughter were ecstatic.
They would be even happier if the Gu family failed to acquire the cultivation manual.
"Haha, who would have thought that not only the Gu family was interested in the cultivation manual."
"Many rogue cultivators are also interested."
"The Gu family might suffer a silent loss."
"This is good, it will temper the Gu family's arrogance."
Feifei said with a triumphant smile, giggling.