67: The prices are getting more and more outrageous.

Zhao Yunsou's face showed a hint of ferocity and madness.

Repeatedly being frustrated by Ning Fengya caused Zhao Yunsou to completely lose the composure and patience expected of one of the four young masters of the divine dragon country.

How could the proud Son of Heaven of the Imperial Capital Zhao Family have ever suffered such humiliation?

In the few days since coming to Yunlong City, Zhao Yunsou had truly experienced different treatment, suffering setbacks and humiliation he had never encountered in his life... After the price of 30,000 years of "lifespan value" was announced, all eyes in the exhibition hall fell upon Zhao Yunsou.

Shock, envy, jealousy, covetousness, and mixed in were gazes treating him like an idiot.

30,000 years was already severely overpriced for an ss-rank skill book; the 25,000 years Ning Fengya had offered was already a very high price.

Zhao Yunsou was blinded by rage and couldn't spare a thought for these details.

He wanted to crush Ning Fengya mercilessly with the price, thereby recovering the face he lost when she humiliated him... But unfortunately, 30,000 years of "lifespan value" still couldn't stop Ning Fengya.

Ning Fengya was equally determined to obtain the Emperors Heart Sword.

"32,000 years of lifespan value!" Ning Fengya raised the price.

Ning Fengya's mindset was much better than Zhao Yunsou's; although she wasn't short on money, she didn't blindly add random amounts like he did.

Zhao Yunsou's gaze was gloomy, and he smiled coldly.

"Ning Fengya, so many players are watching. You must keep up with the price."

"Don't disgrace the Ning Family, and don't let this young master look down on you."

"35,000 years of lifespan value!"

In just one round of confrontation, the price had risen significantly.

The surrounding players were excited by the spectacle, and Lin Du's eyes were also shining with excitement.

Don't stop!

Ning Fengya, hurry up and move, don't stop!

"38,000 years of lifespan value!" Ning Fengya did not disappoint Lin Du and decisively matched the bid.

Zhao Yunsou showed a fierce look, and the moment Ning Fengya made her bid, he followed suit again.

"40,000 years!"

"This young master offers 40,000 years of lifespan value!!"

"Ning Fengya, if you have the guts, keep bidding!"

A skill originally worth 20,000 years of "lifespan value" had its price forcibly doubled in the span of just a few sentences between the two of them.

Ning Fengya wanted to continue bidding, but Ning Fengnian, who was standing beside her, swiftly grabbed her.

"Fengya, don't be so impulsive."

"This skill isn't worth fighting for anymore. Just let Yun Shou have it. We shouldn't damage the harmony between our two families!"

Zhao Yunsou's main purpose for coming to the Ning Family this time was to discuss cooperation between the two great families when the Year of Death arrived.

If the relationship between the two families soured, then all the Ning Family's preparations over the years would be wasted. Ning Fengnian absolutely could not allow this to happen.

Ning Fengya coldly glanced at her older brother, a look of mockery appearing on her lips.

"Do you really think the Zhao Family intends to cooperate sincerely with the Ning Family?"

This single sentence immediately choked Ning Fengnian.

Ning Fengnian subconsciously looked toward Zhao Yunsou.

A meaningful expression surfaced on Zhao Yunsou's face.

"Fengnian, you know my feelings for your sister. If she had yielded to me earlier, perhaps the relationship between our two families would have deepened long ago."

"As for now... she has humiliated me repeatedly, and I think the cooperation between our two families needs to be reconsidered."

Zhao Yunsou's two sentences caused Ning Fengnian's heart to sink.

In order to facilitate cooperation between the two families, the Ning Family had already paid too much; the cooperative relationship absolutely could not suffer any mishaps.

Ning Fengnian glanced at Ning Fengya out of the corner of his eye, a hint of displeasure flashing within.

He had always tried to bring Zhao Yunsou and Ning Fengya together, but Ning Fengya had rejected him ruthlessly time and time again.

If the match had been successful, would there be all this trouble today?

In Ning Fengnian's view, all of this was caused by Ning Fengya and Lin Du!

Ning Fengnian cupped his fist towards Zhao Yunsou with an apologetic expression. "Yun Shou, Fengya can be impulsive and willful sometimes. Please don't hold it against her."

"I apologize to you on Fengya's behalf!"

"Fengya forfeits the competition for this skill book!"

Ning Fengnian bowing his head to Zhao Yunsou in public greatly astonished the surrounding players!

Ning Fengnian, who was always so proud, actually bowed his head and admitted fault to someone else?

Zhao Yunsou derived immense satisfaction and vanity from Ning Fengnian's apology.

He grinned, and the gloom in his heart vanished.

"Fengnian, there's no need for such formality between us brothers."

"I'll buy the skill book first, and we can chat later!"

Zhao Yunsou's lewd gaze swept over Ning Fengya, his eyes containing unconcealed smugness.

"Ning Fengya, since Fengnian has apologized on your behalf, let's let this matter end here."

"I'll take the skill book. I hope you learn some sense in the future!"

Zhao Yunsou turned his head and looked at Lin Du, who was watching the show. "Brother Ye, take out the skill book. 40,000 years of lifespan value will be transferred immediately."

Zhao Yunsou acted like a grand figure, showing off his imposing manner!

Lin Du heard this and smiled, remaining where he stood.

Based on Lin Du's understanding of Ning Fengya, she wouldn't easily accept Ning Fengnian's arrangements and manipulation.

The bidding for the Emperors Heart Sword was far from over... "Wait!"

Just as expected!

Just as Zhao Yunsou was feeling smug, Ning Fengya, who had been silent beside him, suddenly spoke.

"Did I say I was giving up the bidding?"

"45,000 years of lifespan value!!"

...Zhao Yunsou froze, the smile stuck on his face.

Ning Fengnian's expression changed.

"Ning Fengya, stop acting recklessly!!"

It was clear from Ning Fengnian's tone that he was truly angry this time, calling out Ning Fengya by her full name.

Ning Fengya was unusually calm. "I am not acting recklessly. You cannot make decisions for me!"

This sentence completely broke Ning Fengnian's composure due to anger.

"Ning Fengya, do you know the consequences of doing this?" Ning Fengnian questioned in a deep voice.

Ning Fengya did not speak.

At this moment, Zhao Yunsou reacted.

He sneered, glanced at Ning Fengnian, and then fixed his gaze on Ning Fengya's face.

"What a stubborn woman, she won't even listen to her own older brother."

"Since you want to continue bidding, this young master will play along with you."

Zhao Yunsou raised his left hand and slowly spread his five fingers.

Under the shocked gazes of the surrounding players, he slowly spoke: "This young master offers 50,000 years of lifespan value!!"

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