novelapdf #276 - Slap the Face Fairy II
#276 - Slap the Face Fairy II
When Qiu Fengyue announced his name, the rogue cultivators who didn't know his identity before fell silent, like cicadas in winter.
As a disciple of the Fengyun Sect's leader, he represented the Fengyun Sect's authority and prestige. Who would dare to easily challenge him? Even those with the financial means chose to remain silent.
However, Li Chengfeng remained unmoved. He had his eye on that extraterrestrial meteorite and was determined to obtain it.
This meteorite was no ordinary object. It originated from an unknown starfield, possibly a treasure from the Immortal Realm.
In his perception, he saw a mighty hand tear through the void, traverse countless starfields, and use immense power to carry away countless meteorites,
shattering countless stars. But this meteorite alone, falling from a massive star and enduring countless hardships, still retained its burning state and contained Geng metal energy. It was truly a treasure among treasures.
Li Chengfeng deeply understood the immense research value of this meteorite. To him, it was a supreme treasure from an unknown starfield.
Even without the Geng metal energy, its value would be immeasurable.
He firmly believed that when he advanced to the half-step Deity Transformation stage, this meteorite would definitely help him comprehend even more.
Therefore, he unhesitatingly bid 130,000 medium-grade spirit stones, his first increase of 10,000.
This bid shocked everyone present.
They speculated about Li Chengfeng's identity and background, wondering why he dared to oppose Qiu Fengyue.
Some even thought he was a fool, spending a fortune to buy a seemingly ordinary stone.
But Li Chengfeng remained unmoved. His mind was made up; he would buy this meteorite, no matter what.
Qiu Fengyue's face turned ashen with anger. He originally thought he could easily acquire the extraterrestrial meteorite, but he didn't expect someone to interfere.
The other party's price increase not only made it impossible for him to obtain it easily but also raised the price to a new height, infuriating him.
His eyes blazed, a murderous aura filling his heart as he gritted his teeth and said, "150,000 medium-grade spirit stones!"
This price immediately shocked the entire venue, and people gasped.
Everyone began to speculate about the value of the stone, believing it to be extraordinary.
Qiu Fengyue was determined to obtain this stone, indicating that it had extraordinary uses.
Although no one knew the specific purpose, they were certain it was an extraordinary treasure.
Therefore, everyone eagerly awaited to see who would ultimately obtain this rare treasure.
This auction had already reached its climax, and the price of this item had completely broken the record for Foundation Establishment stage auctions in history.
Even the auctioneer, Yu Yan, was excited. This was the highest amount she had ever auctioned, and it was all thanks to the bidding of these Foundation Establishment stage experts.
Her commission would be very generous, and it would become a glorious record in her auctioneering career. Naturally, she was flushed with excitement, her shoulders trembling.
Yu Yan shouted loudly, "150,000 medium-grade spirit stones once, is there anyone who wants to bid higher?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Li Chengfeng unhesitatingly bid, "160,000 medium-grade spirit stones!"
He didn't even blink, as if he were talking about a pile of useless garbage, not spirit stones.
This bid infuriated Qiu Fengyue. He had brought a total of 180,000 medium-grade spirit stones this time, which was the task his master had given him, a test for him.
Qiu Fengyue and his junior sister, Hua Zixuan, had both been sent out to gain experience. His junior sister was taking a special path, focusing on profit without investment, relying on her intelligence.
His junior sister, Hua Zixuan, didn't receive a single spirit stone from her master, who told her to earn her own money.
His master had given him 180,000 high-grade spirit stones, telling him to spend them.
Whatever he didn't spend would be his, but he had to win the extraterrestrial meteorite. Everything else left over would be his.
If everyone bid 100,000 medium-grade spirit stones, he could earn a net profit of 80,000. But now, the price had already reached 160,000. If it continued like this, he was afraid he would lose everything.
He had been given so many spirit stones and asked to bid on a valuable item.
His master had also given him a hint, and he understood that this treasure was something his master had set his sights on, asking him to buy it back.
He originally thought it was a simple task, at most losing some spirit stones in the auction.
But he didn't expect to encounter a reckless fellow who insisted on competing for this treasure.
Among the four or five rogue cultivators following Qiu Fengyue, one with a beady-eyed face said, "Young Master, I think there's something wrong here.
This kid doesn't even blink when he bids. Does he really have so many spirit stones?
Could he be deliberately inflating the price? Auction houses often use this tactic to artificially raise prices.
Why don't we ask him to show his spirit stones? If he can't produce them, not only will he be punished, but Young Master can personally kill him, or we can do it for you."
Qiu Fengyue suddenly took a deep breath. Indeed, he had only been focused on bidding and had forgotten to confirm whether the other party had the financial means.
So he said coldly, "Fairy Yu Yan, I want to know if this fellow cultivator has the qualification and financial means, or if he's just bidding randomly.
If he can't produce the spirit stones, he should be severely punished according to the rules.
Isn't this slapping the face of your Tianlu Auction House?"
As soon as these words were spoken, people reacted and began to doubt Li Chengfeng's financial resources.
Yu Yan smiled slightly and said, "Young Master has finally realized it. Actually, I also have some doubts.
But because you two have been bidding against each other, I haven't had the chance to stop it.
According to the rules, if the spirit stones exceed 10,000 medium-grade spirit stones, our auction house must verify the fellow cultivator's qualifications.
Fellow cultivator, if you don't have that many spirit stones, you're joking with our Tianlu Auction House.
According to the rules, you will be subjected to soul extraction and spirit refinement to light a sky lantern. I wonder if you can cooperate?"
Li Chengfeng chuckled and said, "If I didn't have that much money, would I dare to bid randomly?
I still know what kind of place this is."
With a snap, he took out a storage bag and threw it to Yu Yan, saying, "Please check it, auctioneer."
Yu Yan took the storage bag and unceremoniously used her divine sense to explore its contents. Her expression instantly became extremely complex, from doubt to shock, and finally back to relief.
She looked up at Li Chengfeng and said, "This fellow cultivator is indeed wealthy."
As she spoke, she returned the storage bag to Li Chengfeng.
Li Chengfeng hung it on his waist indifferently, as if it were a trivial matter.
Yu Yan saw that there were 300,000 medium-grade spirit stones in the storage bag.
She said loudly, "This fellow cultivator is qualified to participate in the auction. His financial resources are abundant. Everyone, don't doubt it!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.
They originally thought that Li Chengfeng was just an ordinary rogue cultivator, but they didn't expect him to have such abundant financial resources.
Li Chengfeng had prepared so many spirit stones before the auction. If it exceeded this amount, he would no longer bid. He had other means.
Qiu Fengyue asked in disbelief, "Fairy, have you really checked clearly? Does this kid really have such abundant financial resources?"
Fairy Yu Yan nodded and said affirmatively, "That's right, this fellow cultivator has enough financial resources to participate in the bidding."
As soon as these words were spoken, the people below the stage were even more shocked and speculated about Li Chengfeng's identity.
Looking at his extremely ordinary and honest face, they couldn't help but wonder why he would have such amazing financial resources.
Could he be a direct disciple of some immortal sect who came out to gain experience? Such things also happened from time to time in the world of cultivation.
It seemed that Qiu Fengyue had indeed met his match this time.
Qiu Fengyue's heart was burning with anger. If the other party didn't have the financial resources, he could still buy this treasure at the original price.
But now that the other party actually had such financial resources, his hopes were completely dashed.
Yu Yan continued, "160,000 medium-grade spirit stones once, 160,000 medium-grade spirit stones twice…"
Qiu Fengyue gritted his teeth and directly added all of his spirit stones, "180,000 medium-grade spirit stones!"
However, Li Chengfeng unhesitatingly bid, "200,000 medium-grade spirit stones."
As soon as these words were spoken, Qiu Fengyue immediately withered like a frost-bitten eggplant, unable to say a word, like a defeated rooster.
His eyes were like knives, staring fiercely at Li Chengfeng, but Li Chengfeng didn't care, sitting there calmly.