While there are certainly those who desire such treasures, bidding for them in such a public setting still makes one feel somewhat embarrassed.
Sure enough, the bidding was far less intense than before, with only a few lotus lanterns lit up in front of the luxury cars, and prices slowly climbing.
"Seven hundred high-grade spirit stones."
A voice came from a private room, carrying a sense of desperate urgency.
Just as the presiding elder was about to ask if there were any further bids—
At the top of the tower, the lotus lamp that had never been extinguished shone steadily once again.
Everyone: "..."
No way?!
You want this too?!
Just how weak are you?!
The elegant car that had previously offered seven hundred suddenly lit up its lantern again, as if it had undergone a fierce internal struggle, and finally gritted its teeth and announced a new price: "Eight hundred!"
The lotus lanterns atop the pavilion stand as stable as Mount Tai.
"Eight hundred and fifty!" The voice trembled.
The main building remains unchanged.
"Nine hundred!" It was almost a roar.
The top floor remained completely unmoved.
"One, one thousand!" The voice had begun to show despair.
The lotus lanterns on the roof didn't even flicker once.
After a brief silence, the beaded curtain of the elegant room was suddenly flung open with a "whoosh," and a pale-faced, sunken-eyed male cultivator with unsteady steps rushed out.
He disregarded all rules and decorum, pointing at the top of the tower and cursing angrily: "Fine, fine! You're so high and mighty! Go ahead and lift it! Lift it up! Lift the sky, lift the earth, lift the air! This thing is yours! May your golden spear never fall down! May it stay erect for the rest of your life!"
After cursing, he seemed to have all his strength drained away. He was "politely" "invited" out by the Yuntai Alliance members who quickly arrived, leaving only the lingering sound of his cursing echoing in the tower.
The entire room fell silent.
All the monks looked up at the top of the tower through the water mirror with an extremely complex and indescribable gaze.
Is this... is this what a true powerhouse is?!
To be the best in every aspect?!
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