The other person was a large, obese man with a big belly, who appeared to be a wealthy businessman.

"Fifty-seven thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

"Fifty-eight thousand!"

"Fifty-nine thousand!"

"Sixty thousand!"

Upon breaking through the 60,000 mark, the martial artist clearly hesitated.

The wealthy businessman chuckled and said, "Why don't we just forget about it? Don't argue with me. For a rogue martial artist like you, it must be very difficult to earn money by taking on missions. You need to think about your wallet."

The martial artist was already considering retreating, but after hearing the wealthy merchant's words, he immediately became furious.

"You look down on me? I'll fight you to the bitter end today! I'll offer 61,000 low-grade spirit stones!"

"Then let's continue the argument. I want to see what you have to offer me!"

The wealthy merchant sneered and said, "Sixty-two thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

It was at this moment that Chen Yuanji finally spoke.

He stood up and said with a smile, "I'll offer 70,000 low-grade spirit stones!"

As Chen Yuanji offered this price, the wealthy merchant and the martial artist both looked at him, their faces showing deep surprise.

"So you're the land deity of Elder Li Hengfeng of the Tianyang Sect. Young Master Chen, we met last year," the wealthy merchant said with a smile.

Although the martial artist didn't say much, he looked at Chen Yuanji with awe.

Chen Yuanji chuckled and said, "You two are fighting so fiercely that you're almost bleeding from head to toe. Since you can't reach a stalemate, why don't you just give me this Heavenly Flow Crystal?"

"Since you've put it that way, Young Master Chen, I'll certainly give you face."

After saying this, the wealthy businessman sat down in his chair.

The martial artist bowed to Chen Yuanji and did not argue further.

Therefore, the highest price offered by the entire event was 70,000 low-grade spirit stones, as quoted by Chen Yuanji.

The female auctioneer on the stage shouted excitedly, "Mr. Number Fourteen has bid 70,000 low-grade spirit stones for the Heavenly Flow Crystal. Is there anyone who can bid higher? If not, then this Heavenly Flow Crystal belongs to this gentleman!"

"Seventy thousand low-grade spirit stones for the first time!"

"Seventy thousand low-grade spirit stones, second time!"

"Seventy thousand low-grade spirit stones for the third time!"

"make a deal!"

The female auctioneer slammed her gavel down heavily on the stage, producing a decisive sound.

Even though Chen Yuanji had already won the Heavenly Flow Crystal, the next item to be auctioned was naturally the second item.

The second item up for auction was a magical artifact. When it was first brought on stage, Ye Feng thought it was a scroll for storing martial arts techniques.

But when the female auctioneer slowly unfurled the scroll, Ye Feng realized that it was actually a painting.

"Please look, everyone. The second item up for auction is this illusion-type magical artifact in my hand—the Illusionary Spirit Treasure Map!"

"Although the Illusionary Spirit Map is only a sixth-grade spiritual artifact, its effects are quite magical. Once the scroll is unfurled, it can create a virtual illusion."

"In this illusion, you can have whatever you want, and you can get whatever you desire."

The female auctioneer released her true energy to activate the Illusionary Spirit Treasure Map, and the garden-like scenery on the map immediately appeared.

The entire stage was transformed into a garden filled with the fragrance of flowers and the songs of birds. One after another, the beautiful women in the painting stepped out of the painting and danced gracefully in the garden, accompanied by the sounds of string and wind instruments.

The men in the auction hall were practically staring wide-eyed!

Although they knew the scene before them was fake, just an illusion, they were still captivated by it, and some of the young masters dressed as noblemen even showed their lecherous faces!

The female auctioneer was in this garden illusion. She raised her hand and a bright red apple appeared in her hand.

She gently patted one of the beauties on the shoulder, and the beauty immediately blushed.

"This...this is amazing."

"Although it's only a sixth-grade spiritual artifact, the person who crafted it truly had a brilliant idea!"

"This magical artifact is so incredibly useful!"

The guests at the scene shouted excitedly, unable to contain their excitement.

Night Breeze found it rather amusing.

Even without his All-Seeing Golden Eyes, Ye Feng could see the flaws in the illusion on the stage; such a false scene could not deceive his eyes at all.

"Senior Brother Chen, what do you think of this magical artifact?" Ye Feng asked with a smile.

Chen Yuanji said with great disdain, "It's just a magical artifact for amusement, it has no use whatsoever. Junior Brother Feng, don't be fooled."

"Don't worry, I'm not that shallow." Ye Feng shook his head with a smile.

Seeing that the atmosphere had been thoroughly heated, the female auctioneer on stage loudly announced, "Now, the second item for auction, the Illusionary Spirit Map, is officially up for auction. The starting price is 50,000 low-grade spirit stones, and each bid must be at least 5,000 low-grade spirit stones!"

The female auctioneer had barely finished speaking when the guests in the audience began bidding.

"Fifty thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

"Fifty-five thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

"Sixty thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

"Seventy thousand low-grade spirit stones!"

Before long, the price of this Illusionary Spirit Treasure Map was driven up to 100,000 low-grade spirit stones.

With the number of bidders finally dropping significantly after breaking the 100,000 mark, the number of bidders has decreased considerably.

Once the price of the Phantom Spirit Treasure Map broke through the 140,000 mark, just like before, only two people remained bidding against each other.

Both of these people come from wealthy families, and judging from their appearance, although they are martial artists, their cultivation level is definitely not very high.

None of the martial artists in the auction hall with any sense participated in the bidding.

That's for sure.

Although the Illusionary Spirit Treasure Map is a sixth-grade spiritual artifact, it is merely a spiritual artifact that allows one to enjoy oneself and cannot improve one's strength at all.

How could those martial artists possibly spend so many spirit stones just to buy a spiritual artifact that only provides enjoyment?

At this very moment, the two people were bidding fiercely, almost to the point of tearing each other apart.

If it weren't for the large number of people watching in the auction hall, the two of them probably would have started fighting.

But at that moment, a loud shout echoed throughout the entire auction hall.

Wang Zihao stood up and said smugly, "Gentlemen, stop arguing. I want this Illusionary Spirit Treasure Map. I'll offer 200,000 low-grade spirit stones!"

Wang Zihao is the eldest son of the Wang family and is considered a prominent figure in Zhonghao City.

Although the Wang family is not as powerful as it was twenty years ago, even a fallen camel is bigger than a horse, and most people in Zhonghao City still dare not easily offend him.

Upon seeing Wang Zihao bid 200,000 low-grade spirit stones, the two wealthy families who had been arguing fiercely immediately fell silent and stopped competing.

"Since Young Master Wang wants this Illusionary Spirit Map, then we won't compete with you for it."

"We will definitely give Young Master Wang face."

After they finished speaking, the two of them sat down in their seats, making it clear that they weren't going to compete with Wang Zihao.