118: Chapter 118: Wealthy and Powerful

The auction continued.

Another half-hour passed, and it finally reached its conclusion.

The old man cleared his throat, and his voice suddenly rose.

"Everyone, next up is the grand finale of this auction!"

"The three treasures of the pavilion!"

The atmosphere of the entire venue instantly became heated.

Movement could be heard from almost all the private booths on the second floor at the same time.

Xiao Ran also sat up straight.

It was finally here.

The old man raised his hand, and the first auction item was brought onto the stage.

It was a longsword with silver light flowing across its entire body. The blade was long and narrow, and the hilt was inlaid with a gem the size of a fist.

"The first item: the weapon of the Genius Silver Moon Venerable, who took the world by storm a thousand years ago. The Heaven Rank Low Grade divine sword—Silver Moon!"

"Starting price: five million Spirit Stones!"

The crowd below the stage instantly erupted into a frenzy.

A Heaven Rank Magical Artifact!

That was a treasure that even Soul Transformation Stage powerhouses would covet!

The private booths on the second floor began placing their bids one after another.

The price soared all the way up, eventually closing at twelve million Spirit Stones, won by a Soul Transformation Stage old man in the Heaven-tier room.

The old man continued.

"The second item: one First-Revolution Soul-Returning Pill!"

"It can bring back the dead and regrow flesh on bone. Even if only one breath remains, it can save them!"

"Starting price: eight million Spirit Stones!"

Another round of intense bidding ensued.

It finally sold for eighteen million, won by a beautiful woman in the Profound-tier room.

The old man took a deep breath and said slowly:

"The third item, and also the final auction item of this session—"

He raised his hand, and a jade box was brought onto the stage.

It was opened.

Three lotus seeds lay quietly in the box, their entire bodies pitch-black with a dim light flowing on their surface.

The seeds of the nine nether magic lotus!

"Three nine nether magic lotus seeds!"

The old man announced loudly.

"I won't say much about their effects."

"Starting price—twenty million Spirit Stones!"

The entire hall fell silent.

Twenty million Spirit Stones!

This price was enough to discourage ninety-nine percent of the people.

But the second-floor booths instantly boiled over.

"Twenty-one million!"

"Twenty-three million!"

"Twenty-five million!"

The price soared upwards.

Xiao Ran was in no hurry to bid, just listening quietly.

Liuer, standing behind him, couldn't help but ask.

"Young Master, didn't you want this? Why aren't you bidding?"

Xiao Ran smiled.

"What's the rush? Let them fight first."

The price quickly broke thirty million.

At this price point, the number of bidders gradually thinned out.

Only three voices remained.

One was a mysterious buyer in the Heaven-tier room.

One was the beautiful woman in the Profound-tier room.

And there was one more.

The Di Room, Su Wuhun.

"Thirty-five million."

Su Wuhun's voice rang out, carrying a hint of determination to win.

The Heaven-tier room fell silent.

The beautiful woman in the Profound-tier room also hesitated for a moment and finally didn't bid again.

"Thirty-five million once!"

The old man shouted.

"Thirty-five million twice!"

Xiao Ran finally moved.

"Forty million."

He spoke calmly.

The entire hall went silent.

Forty million!

A direct increase of five million!

Su Wuhun's voice came from the Di Room, filled with obvious anger.

"Xiao Ran! You insist on opposing me?"

Xiao Ran leaned back on the soft couch and said leisurely.

"Young Master Su, what are you saying? It's an auction; the highest bidder wins."

"How did that become opposing you?"

"Whether you have money or not, if you have it, then bid!"

Hearing this, Su Wuhun gnashed his teeth.

Then he continued to raise the price.

"Forty-one million!"

"Forty-five million."

Xiao Ran didn't even blink.

Su Wuhun fell silent.

Forty-five million had already exceeded his budget.

He had only brought a total of fifty million Spirit Stones this time.

He also needed to keep some for emergencies.

But the seeds of the nine nether magic lotus were something the Su Family Old Ancestor also needed...

"Forty-six million!"

He gritted his teeth and added more.

Xiao Ran smiled.

"Fifty million."

The entire hall was in an uproar!

Fifty million Spirit Stones!

This was pushing Su Wuhun to a dead end!

In the Di Room, Su Wuhun's face was ashen.

The Spirit Stones he brought were exactly fifty million.

Xiao Ran's price was stuck exactly at his limit.

If he added any more, he would have to use other resources as collateral.

But if he did that, it would be too humiliating.

"Xiao Ran, you're ruthless!"

He spat out the words hatefully and stopped speaking.

The old man struck the golden gong.

"Fifty million Spirit Stones, sold! The nine nether magic lotus seeds belong to the guest in the Hong Room!"

Thunderous applause broke out in the hall.

Xiao Ran leaned back on the soft couch, a smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

It was done.

Behind him, a flash of complexity crossed Liuer's eyes.

This Xiao Ran... just how many Spirit Stones did he have?

Fifty million, spent just like that.

The way she looked at Xiao Ran became increasingly profound.

Bai Linger also looked at him, her eyes full of shock.

Fifty million Spirit Stones...

Even though she was the daughter of the City Lord, she had never seen money spent like this.

Xiao Ran felt her gaze and turned to look at her.

"What? Scared?"

Bai Linger shook her head.

Xiao Ran smiled.

"Don't worry, follow me, and there will be plenty of chances to see the world in the future."

...

The auction ended.

Xiao Ran stood up and stretched.

"Miss Liu, thank you for the hospitality."

He pointed to his shoulder.

"The massage was good; I'll look for you again next time."

Liuer's smile was stiff.

"You're too kind, Young Master."

Xiao Ran took Bai Linger and walked out of the booth.

Behind him, Liuer watched his back, a strange look flashing in her eyes.

"Xiao Ran..."

She whispered to herself.

"What kind of person are you, exactly?"

...

By the time they walked out of Wanbao Pavilion, it was already evening.

The setting sun dyed White Emperor City golden.

Xiao Ran stood in front of the door and took a deep breath.

nine nether magic lotus seeds obtained.

World-Breaking Stone fragments obtained.

And he even got a beauty for free.

This trip was a huge profit.

Through the Soul link, Li Changsheng's voice came through.

"Xiao Ran, you're amazing! Fifty million Spirit Stones, just like that?"

Xiao Ran smiled.

"The Sect is reimbursing it; it'd be a waste not to take it."

Li Changsheng was silent for a moment.

"You're... a real dog."

Xiao Ran laughed loudly.

"Alright, how are things on your end? With Liu Ruyan..."

He didn't finish, but the meaning was clear.

Li Changsheng sighed.

"Don't mention it, my waist hurts."

Xiao Ran laughed even harder.

The two of them cut the link.

Xiao Ran turned to look at Bai Linger beside him.

Under the setting sun, her profile was exceptionally soft and beautiful.

"Let's go, back to the inn."

Bai Linger nodded.

The two of them walked away side by side.

Behind them.

The nine-story building of Wanbao Pavilion cast a long shadow in the sunset.

And deep within that shadow, a pair of eyes seemed to be quietly watching them.