"call!"
The Golden Flame Eagle exhaled a long breath of stale air. For some reason, looking at Yin Hongzhuang's smile now, it felt an urge to tear it apart.
But it dared not.
After calming his anger, the Golden Flame Eagle once again took out a large pile of things from its own world, put them into a spatial treasure, and handed them to Yin Hongzhuang.
"No problem, thank you, fellow Daoist!"
After checking the items and confirming the price was reasonable, Yin Hongzhuang left with a smile.
Akari would welcome such customers, and the more the better.
In a contest between two parties, one side will inevitably pay a higher price, and in this situation, Chi Ri will only gain more.
As it stands now, both the Sand of the Inch and the Phoenix Blood Crystal have fetched final auction prices far exceeding their original value.
But all of this was paid for by the Golden Flame Eagle.
The human, however, did not suffer any loss.
This made Yin Hongzhuang very curious: who exactly was that human youth?
Is he really not afraid of causing even greater conflict among the three races?
...
The auction is still ongoing in the auction hall.
The auctioneer had a maid bring in a transparent bead and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, the auction continues. The next item to be auctioned is also a refining material, and one of the most valuable items in this auction—Purple Gold Divine Iron!"
"Purple-Gold Divine Iron? Isn't that a material for forging Emperor-level artifacts? How could it appear at an auction for us God-Emperors? Is that for real?"
"It shouldn't be the complete Purple Gold Divine Iron, right? Otherwise, why would we be bidding on something like this?"
"Well, it's either scraps or incomplete pieces."
...
The appearance of the Purple Gold Divine Iron caused an uproar among many powerful figures, but they also knew that the Purple Gold Divine Iron was not something that they, as God Emperors, could afford to provoke.
Everyone guessed that this thing was probably not a complete piece.
As expected.
The auctioneer's subsequent presentation confirmed their suspicions.
"Although the piece of purple-gold divine iron in my hand is only a small fragment, it is still an Emperor-level material. Even if it is only a small piece, if it is added to a Divine Emperor artifact, both its defense and attack can be greatly improved, and it can even be comparable to an Emperor artifact."
The auctioneer's voice seemed to possess a certain magic, carrying a seductive quality that made even the powerful figures in the auction hall breathe rapidly.
Seeing this, the auctioneer smiled with satisfaction and announced loudly, "Purple Gold Divine Iron, starting price is five mid-grade divine veins, and each bid must be at least five million high-grade divine stones!"
"Six mid-grade divine veins!"
"Seven mid-grade divine veins!"
"Eight mid-grade divine veins!"
...
As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, many powerful figures in the auction hall rushed to bid. At this moment, they had no time to care about the conflict between the three races.
When bidding, they don't care about anything at all.
Even if the previous bidder was a demon and the next bidder was a human, no one would accuse them of targeting the demon and human races; they were too lazy to even label them.
Many powerful figures are bidding with all their might.
In the blink of an eye, the bidding price exceeded that of ten mid-grade divine veins.
"Purple-Gold Divine Iron!"
Looking at the bustling auction, Lu Tao was somewhat surprised by the wealth of these cultivators.
Mid-grade divine veins are rare even in the desolate region, yet many powerful individuals at this auction were able to produce several or even ten of them.
certainly.
Lu Tao was also very clear about this.
The divine veins used in the auction process are just a unit of measurement; the payment is not entirely made by the divine veins.
Just like the Golden Flame Eagle from before.
But this also shows how wealthy these cultivators are.
"I really want to rob them all!"
Lu Tao couldn't help but be tempted. Among these cultivators, although most were God Kings, there were still more than five hundred God Emperors, which was comparable to the Demon Desire Sect.
Lu Tao listened silently to the bids, and when the time was right, he called out: "Seventeen mid-grade divine spirit veins!"
Buzz—
As soon as Lu Tao called out his bid, the entire auction fell into a sudden silence; you could hear a pin drop.
But in the next instant, the demon and monster races became enraged once again.
"Human insectoid, don't go too far!"
"Damn it, this guy is causing trouble again. I suspect he doesn't actually have that many mid-grade divine veins; he's just here to cause trouble!"
"You bastard, you've become addicted to targeting my demon and monster races, haven't you? Do you really think the Crimson Sun Society can protect you?"
"Red Sun Society, could this person have been hired by your Red Sun Society to drive up the price?"
...
The powerful figures from both the demon and monster races were furious, and many of them questioned Lu Tao's background. Some demons even suspected that Lu Tao was hired by the Crimson Sun Society.
"I strongly suspect that this person is deliberately trying to drive up the price!"
"Hmph, this person specifically targeted our demon and monster races to drive up the price. What does the Crimson Sun Society mean by this? Could it be that they've joined forces with the human race?"
"The Crimson Sun Society demands an explanation!"
...
Both the demon and monster races were filled with righteous indignation, angrily denouncing Lu Tao and forcing the Crimson Sun Society to prove itself.
However, the Crimson Sun Society would naturally not prove such a baseless accusation. The auctioneer said in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, in all our years in Jade Dragon Heaven, the Crimson Sun Society has never engaged in such despicable behavior. If you want to bid, then bid. If you don't want to bid, then you may leave."
The auctioneer's words were quite firm, showing no intention of compromising or verifying Lu Tao's net worth.
It seemed as if they weren't worried at all about offending the demon and monster races.
but.
After saying this, the auctioneer added, "Whoever wins the auction but fails to pay the full price upon completion of the transaction, the Crimson Sun Society will not let them off easily!"
The demon powerhouse, who was initially somewhat angry, immediately suppressed his anger upon hearing this and stopped pressuring the Crimson Sun Society.
The auctioneer glanced around the hall and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, the auction continues. Those interested may continue bidding!"
"Seventeen mid-grade divine veins, plus five million high-grade divine stones!"
"Eighteen mid-grade divine veins!"
"Eighteen mid-grade divine veins, plus..."
"Nineteen Articles..."
...
Even though the Purple Gold Divine Iron was only a small piece, the bidding was extremely fierce, with many powerful Divine Emperors vying for it.
even.
During the earlier auction, whether it was a legendary artifact, other treasures, or refining materials, the other powerful individuals in the private rooms who had not yet placed a bid now began to bid as well.
It was as if they had come for this very reason.
As more and more cultivators bid, the price soared, quickly exceeding twenty mid-grade divine veins.
but.
Even with such a high price, no one offered a price for a top-grade divine spiritual vein.
It seems that the exchange rate of ten low-grade divine veins for one mid-grade divine vein does not apply to high-grade divine veins.
"Twenty-one mid-grade divine veins!"
Lu Tao spoke again after a powerful demon shouted out a price, which once again drew angry glares from the other demons.
But the auctioneer's words had an effect, and they didn't cause any trouble this time.
They all glared fiercely at room 99, seemingly ready to watch a good show.
Lu Tao didn't care at all.
"Twenty-two mid-grade divine veins!"
"Twenty-two mid-grade divine veins, plus five million high-grade divine stones!"
"Twenty-three mid-grade divine veins!"
...
The bidding didn't stop because of Lu Tao's bid; the other powerful figures in the rooms also seemed extremely interested in the Purple Gold Divine Iron and kept raising their prices.
In the blink of an eye, the price reached the level of twenty-five mid-grade divine veins.
Once this price was announced, no other cultivators bid.
It seems that this price has exceeded their highest expectations.
Seeing this, Lu Tao spoke up at the opportune moment: "Twenty-six mid-grade divine veins!"
Whoosh—
This price caused an uproar among the auction house's bidders.
If anyone had suspected Lu Tao was there to drive up prices and cause trouble just a moment ago, now, no one has any doubts.
After Lu Tao called out his bid, no one else spoke up, whether in the main hall or in the private rooms.
"Damn, is he really that rich?"
"Damn it, are we going to let this human insect be auctioned off successfully?"
"I really want to raise the price for him, but I... sigh!"
...
The powerful demons at the auction were furious and filled with resentment. Their inability to stop Lu Tao made them extremely uncomfortable.
"hateful!"
Meanwhile, in room number 7, the Golden Flame Eagle was also filled with rage.
It desperately wanted to stop Lu Tao's auction and even more so to raise the price for Lu Tao, but considering that it had been tricked twice before, it learned its lesson this time and dared not shout out again.
"Hmph, go ahead and buy it. It'll all belong to my Golden Flame Eagle Clan sooner or later!"
The Golden Flame Eagle's eyes turned cold, and a chilling killing intent lingered on its lips as it looked at room 99, already regarding Lu Tao as its own.
"Twenty-six mid-grade divine veins at once, is there a higher price than that?"
"Twenty-six mid-grade divine veins, twice a year. Are there any other fellow cultivators who wish to bid?"
"Twenty-six mid-grade divine veins, three times. Congratulations to the human cultivator in room 99 for successfully auctioning a piece of purple-gold divine iron! Congratulations!"
As the auctioneer finished speaking, Lu Tao successfully won the small piece of purple-gold divine iron.
Knock knock!
Soon, Yin Hongzhuang knocked on Lu Tao's door.
Lu Tao let him in.
Yin Hongzhuang bowed slightly: "Greetings, fellow Daoist!"
At this time, Lu Tao had also changed his appearance. Therefore, even though he had already met Yin Hongzhuang and exchanged messages, Yin Hongzhuang did not recognize Lu Tao.
"This is Purple Gold Divine Iron, fellow Daoist, please take a look!"
Yin Hongzhuang handed the Purple Gold Divine Iron to Lu Tao, who examined it carefully and even secretly squeezed the divine iron with his powerful body.
As a result, the Purple Gold Divine Iron remained completely unchanged, without even the slightest trace of its original color.
"No wonder it's divine iron used to forge imperial weapons!"
Lu Tao nodded in satisfaction, put away the Purple Gold Divine Iron, and then took out a bunch of rule-based divine artifacts, saying, "Fellow Daoist, help me estimate the price and see if it's enough."
"good!"
Yin Hongzhuang's expression remained unchanged, but she was already starting to have doubts in her heart.
Because Lu Tao brought out quite a few rule-based artifacts, more than sixty in total, and each one of them was a perfect rule.
Such a rule-based artifact was previously auctioned off for the price of four low-grade divine veins, and even additional divine stones.
Compared to divine veins, rule-based artifacts are undoubtedly more valuable.
Possessing these rule-based artifacts is equivalent to possessing over sixty top-tier god-kings; very few cultivators would use rule-based artifacts to pay for auctions.
but.
In any case, it had nothing to do with her; she was just curious.
"Fellow Daoist, the price is correct!"
After assessing the value, Yin Hongzhuang approved the deal and left with a smile: "I won't disturb you any longer, fellow Daoist. Please continue!"
Yin Hongzhuang confirmed that the transaction was correct, but the other demons at the auction were still waiting with unwavering determination.
Even though they had already clearly realized that Lu Tao was confident he could win the auction for a lot of materials, they still held onto a sliver of hope that something would happen to Lu Tao.
result--
But at this moment, Lu Tao joined the auction again: "Nine mid-grade divine veins!"
Whoosh—
The auction hall erupted in uproar once again, but this time, compared to the previous mockery and angry shouts, there was more frustration and curiosity.
What's frustrating is that the person they're cursing is much richer than them and ignores their mockery; what's intriguing is who this person is, that they're not afraid to offend the Golden Flame Eagle and even flaunt their wealth so openly.
Aren't you afraid of being targeted by powerful figures?
"Very well! You are indeed wealthy. But no matter how wealthy you are, you are just a mere God Emperor. I do not believe that you have a late-stage God Emperor standing behind you!"
In room number 7, the Golden Flame Eagle clenched its fists, its cold eyes fixed on room number 99, a greedy glint in its eyes.
Lu Tao glanced at him, a broad smile on his face.
That's how it is.
Lu Tao continued the auction, participating in all materials for refining weapons and successfully acquiring them.
Whether it's the powerful figures of the demon race or the human race, no one can rival Lu Tao in the competition for refining materials.
Lu Tao's actions will undoubtedly anger the powerful figures.
but.
What reassured them was that Lu Tao was only interested in refining materials and did not participate in the competition for other divine medicines, rule-based divine medicines, divine emperor artifacts, etc.
Otherwise, this auction would likely become Lu Tao's personal show.
Even so, once this auction is over, Lu Tao's name will probably spread throughout Tianyan Prefecture, and even Yulong Heaven. However, so far, no one knows Lu Tao's name or background.
As time went by, Lu Tao acquired more and more materials through the auction.
Lu Tao always used the "rules artifact" to make payments.
This made Yin Hongzhuang look at Lu Tao with a strange expression.
This payment method reminded her of Zhang Chao, who had paid only with divine stones not long ago.
Zhang Chao, being a God-King, only paid with divine stones, while the Fellow Daoist Luo before him was a God-Emperor, who paid exclusively with divine artifacts of the rules.
"They really are two oddballs!"
Yin Hongzhuang shook her head inwardly. She hadn't connected the two people, unaware that they were actually the same person.
——
"Chieftain, it's the human in room number 99, please take a look."
On the other side, a gaunt old man suddenly entered room number 7. His eyes were sinister, but deep within his pupils gleamed with golden flames.
He was the patriarch of the Golden Flame Eagle clan, a mid-stage God Emperor.
Buzz!
The old man narrowed his eyes slightly, and a vertical eye suddenly appeared on his forehead, looking in the direction of Lu Tao, instantly seeing through his 'background'.
"Yes, he is indeed human, but his cultivation is quite good, reaching the late stage of the Divine Emperor realm. His bone age is also quite advanced. He came to the auction this time to bid for so many refining materials. Could it be that he intends to forge a high-grade Divine Emperor artifact?"
The old man looked at Lu Tao, but was not blinded by greed.
He analyzed Lu Tao's actions.
Lu Tao's ostentatious display of wealth could be a sign of either foolishness, confidence in his ability to protect himself, or complete faith in the Crimson Sun Society's teleportation array.
After some analysis, he concluded that it should be the latter.
This made him feel a little restless.
Given the wealth Lu Tao has revealed in the auction, it's enough for him to make a move. Moreover, he's also somewhat tempted by the refining materials Lu Tao has acquired in the auction.
The Golden Flame Eagle Clan Chief said, "Just wait and see when he leaves. If this trip goes smoothly, you'll have done a great service!"
"Yes, Chieftain!"
The Golden Flame Eagle was overjoyed.
——
"Fellow Daoist Luo, this is the Supreme Yang Jade Marrow you won at auction!"
In room 99, Yin Hongzhuang brought another refining material to Lu Tao. By this time, she was already somewhat numb inside.
In this short period of time, Lu Tao has already auctioned off more than twenty pieces of refining materials, each of which is of a high grade.
The Fellow Daoist Luo before us paid entirely with artifacts that govern the rules.
To date, there are over 800 payment rule tools available.
This can be seen as eight hundred top-tier god-kings, or even perfect god-kings.
Although this number is large, many forces could actually offer it, but the key is in 'offering' it.
In her view, no force would be willing to exchange eight hundred perfect rule-based artifacts for these mere materials.
But this Fellow Daoist Luo did exactly that.
It felt somewhat unreal and strange to her.
"Okay, thank you!"
Lu Tao held the Supreme Yang Jade Marrow in his hand and nodded in satisfaction.
The materials at this auction were all quite good. The refining materials that Lu Tao bought were not all better than the Dragon Transformation Pool, but they were not far off.
Most of them are harder than the Dragon Transformation Pool.
"These are ninety divine artifacts governed by rules. Fellow Daoist, please take a look!"
Lu Tao then handed over a bunch of rule-based artifacts to Yin Hongzhuang, bringing a broad smile to her face.
After a quick assessment, she nodded and said, "No problem!"
"good!"
Lu Tao nodded in satisfaction and then said, "Fellow Daoist, please arrange a teleportation array for me. I intend to leave!"
"Alright, fellow Daoist, this way please!"
Yin Hongzhuang led Lu Tao to a random teleportation array. After some explanation, Lu Tao stepped onto the teleportation array without any apparent concern. The next moment, Lu Tao's figure disappeared from the teleportation array.
"Another strange person!"
Yin Hongzhuang couldn't help but think of Zhang Chao, the fellow Daoist she had once hosted.
I didn't think much of it beyond that.
——
This person has already left!
On the other side, the patriarch of the Golden Flame Eagle Clan opened his vertical eye, but did not look at room 99 or the teleportation array. Instead, he looked up at the nearby void.
He was trying to detect the fluctuations in the void, hoping to find Lu Tao's location after he teleported.
Although the Red Sun Society's random teleportation array is very powerful and the teleportation fluctuations are very concealed, they are not easily sensed by other powerful individuals.
However, the patriarch of the Golden Flame Eagle Clan was a mid-stage God Emperor, and his vertical eye ability was extremely powerful.
Buzz!
Almost instantly, the clan leader sensed the location of Lu Tao's teleportation.
"Come on, I've found his location!"
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