Su Liyue's beautiful eyes flickered as she lightly glanced at the mysterious man in black robes. A resolute glint flashed in her eyes, and without hesitation, she shouted loudly, "Eleven billion!"
The sound was crisp and melodious, yet carried an undeniable firmness.
The moment this voice rang out, it was like a stone thrown into still water, causing a thousand waves to surge. Instantly, everyone's gaze was drawn to Su Liyue's graceful figure.
They were astonished, wondering to themselves who this generous woman was.
After all, someone who can so easily produce such a large quantity of top-grade immortal spirit stones to bid for treasures must be someone of extraordinary status.
Moreover, everyone knows that Su Liyue herself is extremely powerful, and has already come very close to the half-step Heavenly Dao Realm.
Such strength would place him among the top experts even in the entire cultivation world.
Therefore, many people are convinced that Su Liyue is by no means an unknown person, and it is possible that she has a powerful force backing her up.
Upon hearing Su Liyue raise the price again, the man in black robes slowly turned his head, his cold gaze shooting straight at Su Liyue through his black veil, and he let out a cold snort: "Fellow Daoist, do you really intend to compete with me for this Thousand Leaf Powder?"
Faced with the black-robed man's questioning, Su Liyue remained calm and composed. She leisurely shifted her gaze back to the black-robed man, a slight smile playing on her lips, and said softly, "This is an auction, where the highest bidder always wins. I was merely following the rules; how could I be considered to be competing with you?"
Although the tone was gentle, the underlying firmness was unmistakable.
The man in black robes snorted coldly again, clearly dissatisfied with Su Liyue's answer.
After a moment's hesitation, he gritted his teeth and shouted again, "Fifteen billion!"
The moment the price was announced, the entire room erupted in an uproar.
It should be noted that although the Thousand Leaf Powder is a rare and precious spiritual medicine, its value under normal circumstances would never reach such an outrageous level as 1.5 billion top-grade immortal spirit stones.
Clearly, the man in black was now somewhat enraged.
Upon hearing the price, Su Liyue's brows furrowed slightly.
The price of 1.5 billion is indeed far beyond the value that Chiba San should have.
However, she knew how important the Chiba Powder was to her, and that she had to get it no matter the cost.
So, Su Liyue took a deep breath, her eyes becoming even more determined...
"Sixteen billion!" Su Liyue parted her lips slightly, her tone as calm as if she were merely stating a trivial number.
However, this number came as a shock, reverberating throughout the auction house.
The man in black robes trembled slightly; clearly, such a price was approaching the limit he could afford.
But he still suppressed his inner shock and unease, staring intently at Su Liyue. His eyes, hidden behind the black veil, flashed with anger and resentment, and his voice seemed to be squeezed out with difficulty from between his teeth: "Twenty billion!"
These words caused an uproar. Many guests looked astonished and couldn't help but whisper among themselves, secretly marveling at the statement.
It's important to understand that this price far exceeds the intrinsic value of the item, making it almost an insane move.
Su Liyue was also shocked; the high price of 2 billion had indeed brought her tremendous pressure.
She fell into a brief moment of contemplation, her brows furrowing slightly. Her gaze unconsciously drifted to Qin Feng beside her, and she asked softly, "How many top-grade immortal spirit stones do you have?"
Qin Feng turned to look at Su Liyue, a faint smile playing on his lips, a smile that revealed unparalleled confidence and composure.
"Just go ahead and bid with confidence. If you don't have enough, I'll lend you whatever you need."
After receiving Qin Feng's affirmative reply, Su Liyue's previously flustered heart instantly calmed down.
She took a deep breath, turned her gaze back to the auction stage, and shouted without hesitation, "Twenty-one billion!"
The man in black robes roared, "You're courting death!"
The sound was like a thunderclap, making everyone present's ears ring.
His face, hidden behind the black veil, was now flushed red, with veins bulging on his forehead, clearly indicating that he was extremely furious.
Immediately afterwards, he stood up from his seat with lightning speed, creating a gust of wind.
The man in black robes stared intently at Su Liyue, his gaze burning with fury, and his intense killing intent spread outwards without any attempt to conceal it.
The air around him seemed to become heavy and oppressive because of his anger, making it hard to breathe.
Su Liyue's graceful figure slowly rose from her seat, her movements elegant and composed, as if time itself had slowed down because of her.
The corners of her mouth turned up slightly, forming a smile that was not quite a smile, and her eyes shone with an unfathomable, mysterious light as she stared directly at the man in black robes opposite her.
"What? Does Your Excellency perhaps wish to spar with me here?" Su Liyue's lips parted slightly, her voice clear and melodious yet carrying a hint of provocation.
However, the man in black robes remained silent in the face of Su Liyue's questioning, standing like a silent statue.
But his eyes, hidden behind the black veil, were like burning flames, fixed on Su Liyue, as if trying to see through her completely.
This is the territory of the Myriad Realms Merchant Guild. Even if this black-robed man has great courage and ability, he would never dare to make a move here rashly.
Otherwise, if you offend the Myriad Realms Chamber of Commerce, you may bring endless trouble or even death upon yourself.
Therefore, despite his hostility towards Su Liyue, the man in black robes could only suppress his anger and secretly ponder how to deal with her.
Just then, the Crimson Lotus Daoist's face was ashen, his eyes icy cold, and he spoke slowly in a tone devoid of any emotion: "Fellow Daoists, if you wish to settle your differences, please go outside and do so. Do not disrupt the normal order of our auction here!"
Although his words sounded calm, the intense killing intent they contained was so palpable that it sent chills down one's spine.
Upon hearing the warning from the Crimson Lotus Daoist, the man in black robes trembled with rage. He clenched his teeth tightly, his fists cracking.
However, after a fierce internal struggle, he finally took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the raging anger burning in his heart.
Then, he turned his head, his gaze falling directly on Su Liyue, and said in a negotiating tone, "Fellow Daoist, would you be willing to give me this Thousand Leaf Powder?"
"If you agree, I'll owe you a huge favor! I'll do you any favors you may have in the future, even if it means going through fire and water!"
Su Liyue simply shook her head slightly, maintaining her calm and composed expression, and replied softly, "I'm truly sorry, but this Thousand Leaf Powder is equally important to me, so please forgive me for not being able to part with it."
"I hope you can understand."
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