32: Chapter 32: A Fortuitous Encounter Amidst Waste Stones – The First Signs of Talent!

He quite enjoyed this feeling of being flattered and the focus of everyone's attention.

He ignored those burning gazes.

He didn't even spare a second glance at the interior of the auction house.

His eyes glowed with strange runes.

He quickly scanned the street stalls casually set up around the perimeter of the auction house.

True treasures are often hidden within these unremarkable waste materials.

This was the confidence of a Source Heaven Master!

Inside a private room in the pavilion.

Lin Yi's hand holding the teacup paused slightly.

He looked at the sharp-eyed youth below, a hunter's smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"He's here."

He thought to himself, and the System panel opened in response.

[Name: Ye Chen]

[Identity: Prodigy of Yaoguang Holy Land, Successor of the Source Heaven Master, Child of Destiny!]

[Realm: Late Stage of Spirit Transformation!]

[Physique: Ancient Desolate Holy Body (Defective)]

[Recent Luck: Ye Chen will purchase a Waste Stone containing the Double Pupil Origin at an extremely low price at this auction, starting his path to rise. Subsequently, he will enter the Taichu Ancient Mine, find the ancient divine source, complete his Holy Body, dissolve the curse, and soar to the sky from then on!]

Looking at the clear introduction on the System panel, Lin Yi's smile became even more playful.

treasure-hunting rat!

As expected, he lived up to his reputation.

Even his path to rise was inseparable from the words 'treasure hunting'.

He just wondered how this self-righteous rat...

...would react when he discovered that the cheese he worked so hard to find was snatched away by a cat time and time again.

What kind of wonderful expression would he have?

Lin Yi was looking forward to it.

As if sensing some kind of gaze.

Ye Chen below suddenly raised his head.

His sharp eyes pierced through the crowd and met Lin Yi's gaze in mid-air.

Buzz!

At the moment their eyes met.

Ye Chen's mind shook violently.

He felt an unfathomable and terrifying aura from Lin Yi.

That feeling was like a mouse meeting a cat.

It was a shudder and hostility stemming from biological instinct.

Such a strong sense of pressure!

Who is this person?

Ye Chen's heart tightened.

He could feel that in the other party's gaze, there was a kind of scrutiny and playfulness.

As if looking at an interesting prey.

This feeling made him very uncomfortable.

Since Ye Chen's debut, he had always looked down upon all living beings.

When had he ever been looked at with such a gaze?

"That person... is the Holy Son of Tianxuan, Lin Yi!"

The Dao Protector beside him, sensing the change in Ye Chen's emotions, reminded him in a low voice.

Lin Yi?

The top of the three thousand extreme dao list?

Ye Chen's pupils suddenly constricted.

So it was him!

After a brief shock, it was replaced by an even stronger arrogance and disdain.

He snorted coldly in his heart.

"So what if he's the top of the list?"

"It's just a hollow reputation built on external items and Physique!"

"In this Lingxiao City, at this Ancient Wasteland Auction."

"As a Source Heaven Master, I, Ye Chen, am the true Dominator!"

"When it comes to treasure hunting and picking up leaks, I, Ye Chen, am unsurpassed throughout the ages!"

"I'm definitely taking this Opportunity! No one can take it away!"

Ye Chen withdrew his gaze and ignored Lin Yi.

He had absolute confidence in his methods as a Source Heaven Master.

He didn't believe that anyone in this world had a sharper eye than him.

Inside the pavilion's private room.

Lin Yi took in all of Ye Chen's psychological activities.

The smile at the corner of his mouth grew even wider.

What a simple child!

I hope you can still be this confident later.

Su Yuxi also noticed Ye Chen below; she frowned slightly and reminded:

"Lin Yi, this person is a Disciple of the Yaoguang Holy Land, his aura is extraordinary!"

"And... I feel a hint of danger from him!"

As a Reborn Empress, she had a special perception of the Child of Destiny.

In her past life, Ye Chen was also a peerless powerhouse who stirred up the world.

Relying on the Ancient Desolate Holy Body and the methods of a Source Heaven Master.

He advanced triumphantly and eventually attained the Dao and became an Emperor!

She didn't expect to meet him so early in this life.

Lin Yi felt a warmth in his heart looking at her worried appearance.

He reached out and gently scraped Su Yuxi's pert nose, laughing.

"Don't worry!"

"He's just a slightly stronger rat."

"I've set my sights on his Opportunity!"

Su Yuxi's face turned red from this intimate gesture, but her heart felt sweet.

She said no more, just quietly looking at Lin Yi.

She believed in him.

This young man who could always create miracles must have his own plans.

Chu Wanqing on the other side of the pavilion also saw this scene.

She watched the intimate interaction between Lin Yi and Su Yuxi.

A sour feeling suddenly rose in her heart.

"Hmph, what's so great about it!"

She muttered, but couldn't help herself.

Looking back again and again at that white-clothed figure.

As various Prodigies and big shots arrived one after another.

The ancient and heavy gates of the Ancient Desolate Auction House finally opened slowly.

A storm that was about to shake the entire Desolate Realm began its prelude.

The Ancient Desolate Auction House truly lived up to being a gold-consuming pit standing at the peak of the Desolate Realm.

Its internal grandeur and luxury far exceeded everyone's imagination.

The entire auction hall was built in the shape of a giant ancient tower, enough to accommodate tens of thousands of Cultivators.

Above the hall were individual private rooms named after the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches.

Reserved for distinguished guests from major top forces.

Under the respectful guidance of the maid, Lin Yi's group went straight to the Heaven No. 1 private room at the highest point.

This place had an excellent view; through the special crystal window, not only could they see everything on the auction stage below.

But they could also observe every movement in every corner of the venue.

"My god! This place is too grand!"

As soon as the little fatty Xu Chen entered, he leaned against the window and let out an exclamation like a country bumpkin entering the city.

Su Yuxi appeared much calmer.

She just stood quietly by Lin Yi's side, her gaze indifferently sweeping over the other private rooms.

When she saw the private room hanging the emblem of the Imperial Clan Chu Family not far away, a flash of understanding crossed her beautiful eyes.

Lin Yi ignored the clamor outside.

He sat down in the main seat, picked up the top-grade spiritual tea offered by the maid.

His gaze calmly swept over the crowded heads below and finally landed accurately on Ye Chen.

Ye Chen did not enter a private room, but sat in a very prominent position in the front row of the hall.

His expression was filled with undisguised arrogance and confidence.

Lin Yi's lips curled slightly as he withdrew his gaze and glanced seemingly unintentionally at the private room where Chu Wanqing was.

He could feel that burning and curious gaze.

Since he entered the auction house, it had never left him.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

Three crisp and melodious bell rings echoed throughout the venue, and the originally noisy hall instantly fell silent.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

A beautiful woman in a fiery red qipao with an enchanting figure stepped onto the auction stage, swaying her willow-like waist.

She was the Chief Auctioneer of the Ancient Desolate Auction House—Meiniang!

"Giggle! Welcome, Fellow Daoists, to our Ancient Desolate Auction House."

Meiniang's voice carried a natural charm, making many male Cultivators' bones feel soft.

"Without further ado, I believe everyone is here for the opportunities of the Taichu Ancient Mine.

Everyone knows the rules of this house; now, let the auction begin!"