117: Why should I care about others?

Huangfu Jing looked helpless upon hearing this; based on his understanding of Feng Ming, the man was not one to care about others.

If he didn't make a move to buy something, there was likely only one reason: he didn't need it.

While the three were talking, the Host outside also began to speak.

"Everyone, what we are about to auction is today's final item. Although you are all familiar with it, I would still like to introduce it."

"Our final item is a Formation Plate version of the Nascent Soul Destruction Formation. Compared to traditional array-base Formations, Formation Plate types are mobile and much more convenient to use!"

"However, as everyone understands, Formation Plate types are also much more valuable."

"Therefore, the starting price for our Formation Plate today is ten million Spirit Stones, with each bid increase being no less than ten thousand. Those interested can place their bids at any time."

The beautiful Host's voice trailed off, but the venue was met with dead silence; clearly, many people were not prepared to buy this item.

After all, this item was worth tens of millions; even if one wanted it, they might not be able to afford it.

Huangfu Rui looked at the silent auction house and immediately lost interest, standing up to leave!

"You're not going to wait a bit longer?"

Huangfu Yunyan asked.

Huangfu Rui snorted coldly.

"Wait for what? Do you think Feng Ming can afford this? He definitely won't make a move today. I'd better go block the auction house entrance so he doesn't escape."

Hearing this, Huangfu Jing hurriedly said, "Eldest Brother, wait a bit longer. Maybe he really will bid. If he gets the Nascent Soul Destruction Formation, it will be very difficult for our Huangfu Family to take action."

"Currently, his biggest weakness is the members of the Feng Family. If they have this Formation, the Feng Family will become a dragon's pool and a tiger's den."

Huangfu Rui didn't take Feng Ming seriously at all. Rolling his eyes, he said, "It's just a Formation. Is there any need to be so nervous?"

"I really don't know how just one Feng Ming can scare you like this. Besides, we're dealing with Feng Ming; why bother considering his clansmen?"

"Furthermore, if word gets out that we kidnapped his clansmen to threaten him, aren't you afraid people will point at the Huangfu Family's back and call us despicable and shameless?"

"If you wanted to deal with Feng Ming, you should have told me earlier. Once he enters the Lingxiao Sect, will I lack opportunities to handle him?"

Huangfu Jing sighed upon hearing these remarks.

His eldest brother was indeed very strong, but he was also far too arrogant.

Luo Meng couldn't do anything to Feng Ming; could he?

As they were speaking, the excited voice of the beautiful Host came from outside.

"The Hua Pavilion bids ten million Spirit Stones!"

"Is there anyone with a higher bid than the Hua Pavilion?"

"Is there anyone else?"

As the beautiful Host's voice rang out...

...the entire auction house erupted.

Everyone began to gossip, "The Hua Pavilion, ten million? Can they buy their own items?"

"No, this definitely wasn't bought by Shopkeeper Hua himself. The bidder must be a guest inside."

"A guest? Isn't that Feng Ming?"

"Who else could it be? He was personally received by Miss Dieer and is only the third person in the entire city to be personally hosted by Shopkeeper Hua."

"No way, a small Feng Family is actually this wealthy? We really underestimated them before!"

"That's ten million Spirit Stones; the Feng Family has hidden themselves quite deeply."

On the other side, inside the private box, the expressions of Huangfu Rui, Huangfu Jing, and the others were very unsightly.

Huangfu Jing's face, in particular, turned deathly pale.

Huangfu Yunyan also had a look of disbelief on her face.

"How is it possible? Feng Ming is actually spending ten million Spirit Stones to buy this Formation? Is he crazy?"

Huangfu Jing shook his head.

"He's not crazy. To ensure the Family's survival, anyone would buy it."

Huangfu Yunyan was speechless. Frowning, she asked, "What do we do now? Should we make a move?"

Before Huangfu Yunyan could finish, the "thump" of a gavel sounded outside.

"Since there are no more bids, we congratulate the guest in the Hua Pavilion box for successfully purchasing our Nascent Soul Destruction Formation."

As the Host's voice rang out, Huangfu Jing's entire face became incredibly grim.

"It's truly over now; something big is going to happen."

Huangfu Rui looked disdainful. "Is it really necessary? He's just a mere Peak Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator. Look at how cowardly you all are."

Huangfu Jing could no longer endure it and exploded in rage.

"What do you know? All you do all day is Cultivate, eat, drink, and have fun. Father has never let you handle Family matters."

"I admit you have talent in cultivation, but that doesn't mean you have talent in handling Family business. It's true you are at the Eighth Level of the Golden Core Stage, but Luo Meng's full-power strength was not the least bit weaker than yours."

"Even so, he died at Feng Ming's hands. Do you think you can kill him?"

Huangfu Jing was truly driven mad with anger by his eldest brother.

Hearing this, Huangfu Rui also instantly flew into a rage.

"Huangfu Jing, who gave you permission to speak to me in that tone? Even if Feng Ming's combat power far exceeds his cultivation level, so what?"

"Our Huangfu Family has several Nascent Soul experts. So what if Feng Ming has a Formation? Can he run around everywhere with it?"

"Even if he can run around, can he protect the people of the Feng Family? Is it hard to crush a person and Family like that?"

Being insulted like this by Huangfu Rui, Huangfu Jing rolled his eyes in anger and shouted.

"If only things were as simple as you think. He is already a Disciple of the Lingxiao Sect; who would dare take action within the Sect? The City Lord's men patrol the city; if an attempt fails and we're caught on the spot, our Huangfu Family will be completely finished."

"Do you think we still have time to deal with him? Once the Feng Family's business starts operating, do you even know what our Huangfu Family will face?"

Huangfu Rui was left speechless by the retort, but he was very unconvinced and argued back.

"You're criticizing me? Since you understand everything so well, why did you hesitate just now instead of making a move? Now that the Formation has been bought by Feng Ming, what's the use of saying all this?"

"You're just a Monday morning quarterback, good for nothing."

Huangfu Jing was too angry to respond.

It was indeed because of his hesitation just now that Feng Ming obtained the Formation.

But even as the Second Young Master of the Huangfu Family, he couldn't just produce ten million at will.

He simply couldn't come up with that much money.

He could have competed with Feng Ming; if he couldn't get it, fine. But if he did win the bid and couldn't produce the money, or the Family refused to pay, he would be the one in trouble.

Most importantly, Huangfu Jing hadn't expected Feng Ming to actually be willing to go bankrupt just to buy this Formation.

Everything happened too suddenly, which was why he failed to react in time.

But just a moment's hesitation caused him to miss the opportunity.

By the time he wanted to bid again, no one was paying attention.

In the end, he was one step too late.