329: Chapter 329 Spring and Autumn Cicadas

King Blood Axe and King Feiyun glanced at her, saying nothing.

Both of them were Tier 9 powerhouses with profound Heart-Nature cultivation.

But at this moment, their hearts were somewhat unsettled.

The Spring-Autumn Cicada was too precious.

They wanted it too.

...

In the Dream Small World.

Lin Yun felt anxious inside.

He hadn't expected the Spring-Autumn Cicada to appear.

He especially hadn't expected the Spring-Autumn Cicada to be the grand finale.

He checked his account balance.

Forty-eight trillion.

Then he looked at the cicada.

A Tier 8 Spring-Autumn Cicada.

He felt it was hopeless.

The host announced in a clear voice:

"A Tier 8 Spring-Autumn Cicada, perfectly intact, with all three patterns complete."

"The starting bid is..."

He paused, his voice suddenly rising to a high pitch.

"Ten trillion Lingyuan Coins!"

"Each bid increment must be at least one hundred billion!"

"Now, let the bidding begin!"

Lin Yun just laughed.

Ten trillion.

A starting bid of ten trillion.

He had just spent two hundred billion to buy ten sets of supernova flare crystals, and now he only had forty-eight trillion left.

Even if he hadn't spent it, it wouldn't be enough.

He had sold many items rewarded by the System when the auction began, only managing to exchange them for five trillion.

He had thought it would be enough.

He hadn't expected the starting bid for the final item to be ten trillion.

He had been careless.

He should have exchanged more.

However, it seemed even if he had, it wouldn't have been enough.

Ten trillion was just the starting bid; the final transaction price would at least multiply several times over.

Even if he sold everything in his Space Ring, it might not be enough.

Lin Yun quickly let it go, feeling relieved, and calmed his mindset.

The Diyang Giant Beast was currently only Tier 7, and could only use the genes of Tier 7 creatures to gestate a Clone at most.

The Spring-Autumn Cicada was Tier 8; even if he bought it, he would have to wait until the Diyang Giant Beast advanced to Tier 8 to use it.

That was a matter for several hundred years later.

Even if he bought it, he couldn't use it.

Fine, now he felt at ease.

He would look for something else.

...

The bidding voices in the auction venue rose and fell.

"Eleven trillion!"

"Twelve trillion!"

"Thirteen trillion!"

"Fifteen trillion!"

The price soared like a rocket, at a speed that was suffocating.

King Xuanyin even made two bids.

The first bid was eighteen trillion.

The second bid was thirty trillion.

But it was quickly surpassed.

"Thirty-two trillion!"

"Thirty-five trillion!"

"Thirty-eight trillion!"

"Forty trillion!"

The price continued to soar, eventually settling at fifty-two trillion.

The host's voice rang out:

"Fifty-two trillion, going once."

"Fifty-two trillion, going twice."

"Fifty-two trillion, going three times."

"Sold!"

The sound of the gavel falling rang out.

In the end, the Spring-Autumn Cicada was secured by a powerhouse for the price of fifty-two trillion.

That powerhouse was not in the front row, but was participating in the auction from their own Small World.

But the big shots in the front row, and the other big shots watching from their Small Worlds, all knew his identity.

One by one, they shook their heads helplessly.

They couldn't outbid him.

They really couldn't outbid him.

That was a super wealthy tycoon who ranked among the top in the entire Human Alliance.

Trying to outspend him was just asking for abuse, wasn't it?

In the Dream Small World, Lin Yun looked in that direction, curious.

He didn't know who had bought the Spring-Autumn Cicada.

However, it had nothing to do with him anymore.

He just wanted to complain internally.

Why not call it a proper Spring-Autumn Cicada? Why call it a 'Spring-Autumn Cicada'? What kind of ridiculous name is that?

Were they afraid of it being grabbed and refined instantly?

It's not like these three characters are some forbidden name.

In another Small World.

King Blood Axe and the other two watched the Spring-Autumn Cicada that had been auctioned off, feeling deeply emotional.

"Fifty-two trillion." King Blood Axe shook his head, a trace of helplessness flashing in his dark red pupils. "A treasure of this level is not something we can buy."

King Feiyun deeply agreed, her tone indifferent: "Looking at the entire Lingyuan Empire, there are not many who can come up with this amount. But being able to take it out is one thing, and whether they are willing to is another."

Ziyi didn't speak, her expression having already returned to normal.

She had only bid once at the very beginning, and then gave up.

Her net worth wasn't enough.

Even if she sold all her possessions, she couldn't scrape together enough for a second bid.

Not to mention those terrifying numbers that followed.

"What a pity." Ziyi said indifferently, her tone lacking much regret. "A treasure of this level was never meant for me in the first place."

King Blood Axe glanced at her, saying nothing.

Being able to adjust so quickly when facing a treasure for advancing to Tier 9 was not bad.

The three of them cast their gazes, simultaneously, onto the pink silhouette in the front row.

King Xuanyin.

She sat there, quietly watching the auction stage.

Just that silhouette alone was enough to make countless people lose their minds.

Her sitting posture was very casual, but that casualness exuded an indescribable elegance.

It was as if her sitting there was a painting itself.

King Blood Axe watched her, a trace of worry rising in his heart.

"What do you think," he began, his voice low, "when the Friendship Tournament starts, will she do that again?"

King Feiyun and Ziyi both knew what he was talking about.

That look back and smile when King Xuanyin appeared.

That smile had made the whole venue quiet, making everyone lose their focus.

And that was in the virtual world, without the charm of a physical entity.

If it were in reality...

King Feiyun's brows furrowed slightly.

"Reality is not the virtual world. If her Xuanyin Charm Body is released at full power in reality, Martial Artists below Tier 7 will be instantly charmed and controlled."

"Those above Tier 7 won't fare much better."

Ziyi nodded: "By then, everyone in the entire Lingyuan City will have their souls hooked by her."

King Blood Axe's gaze was thoughtful.

The competition is being held in Lingyuan City, and countless people will be watching.

If King Xuanyin really does that at the opening, hooking the souls of all the audience...

That scene, just thinking about it was embarrassing.

It's the Lingyuan Empire's home field, yet everyone ends up infatuated by King Xuanyin of the Tianlang Empire.

If that gets out, where would the Lingyuan Empire put its face?

"She shouldn't do that, right?" King Feiyun said uncertainly.

"Judging by her past 'vicious' deeds," King Blood Axe said indifferently, "she really might do it."

The three of them fell silent.

They had heard quite a lot about King Xuanyin's reputation.

This youngest titled King powerhouse of the Tianlang Empire was not only powerful, but her personality was also very... unique.

She liked to watch others make a fool of themselves, liked to create chaos, and liked to make others feel embarrassed.

And she never felt she had done anything wrong.

In her own words — "I am just displaying my charm; if you can't control yourselves, who can you blame?"

King Blood Axe quickly made a decision.

"Please invite that person back for a trip."

King Feiyun and Ziyi looked at him simultaneously.

"Are you sure?" King Feiyun asked.

"Sure." King Blood Axe nodded. "That person is also a 'perfect' being. Unlike King Xuanyin's seductive temperament, that person is like a Fairy from the heavens and can suppress her."

King Feiyun thought for a moment and agreed: "Alright. I will contact her."

A glimmer of light flashed in Ziyi's eyes.

That person.

She hadn't been back in a long time.

I wonder what kind of interesting scene will occur this time.