270: Jade pendant, mortgage

“After everyone understands a bit more, the auction will begin.”

Xiao Yue’s mood had stabilized slightly.

“This recording stone, its full name is ‘Study Material’, is a scene performed by the disciples of the Tianwei Sect using spiritual power. There are no real people or objects within it, so everyone can feel at ease buying it.”

Xiao Yue said this, and then stated directly: “This recording stone contains one hour of study material. The starting bid is fifty Spirit Stones, and each bid must not be less than one Spirit Stone!”

“Now I understand why they arranged private rooms for us,” a bidder in one of the private rooms chuckled and shook his head.

His companion beside him exclaimed, “To be able to simulate scenes with spiritual power and achieve such a realistic level, it’s truly remarkable!”

“I was wondering, the clothes the people wore and the objects next to them were rarely seen. It turns out they were all created by spiritual power,” another companion realized.

“Ding~”

A slight sound emerged from Private Room Ninth.

The private room was soundproof, and this faint sound was the sound of a bid increase.

“The guest in Private Room Ninth, fifty-one Spirit Stones.”

Xiao Yue’s voice echoed around.

“Ding~”

Another sound.

A string of numbers appeared in the void outside a certain private room.

“The guest in Private Room Eleventh, one hundred Spirit Stones!”

“Ding~”

“The guest in Private Room Thirtieth, two hundred Spirit Stones!”

“Ding~”

...

It must be said, Huai Ruyu was very thoughtful.

Setting up private rooms for the auction.

For this kind of item, the most important thing is to ensure the privacy of the bidders.

Only this way will they not hide their thoughts and increase their bids.

If everyone were sitting in the audience seats.

Under the gaze of acquaintances nearby, truly taking it down would likely incur considerable psychological pressure.

The final transaction price for the first recording stone was twelve thousand Spirit Stones!

The high officials and noble people in the Imperial City accounted for a portion of reaching such a high price.

Of course, more importantly, the quality of the study material in that recording stone was excellent!

“Congratulations to our Private Room Nineteenth for winning the first item of this auction.”

“Guests who did not win, please do not be discouraged. There are still one hundred and ninety-nine other rooms with study materials of different lengths recorded!”

“Hurry up, don’t drag it out!” In a certain private room, many people were impatiently urging.

After quickly going through the process, the second recording stone containing study material was presented.

Xiao Yue didn't give much of an introduction, merely played some clips in all the private rooms.

Howls of wolves then emerged.

The rhythm of bidding in the various private rooms clearly accelerated.

The final transaction price was thirteen thousand Spirit Stones!

It was still taken by Private Room Nineteenth.

On the high platform of the auction house.

Huai Ruyu looked at the fierce competition below and realized that she had still underestimated the value of this product.

Something that cannot bring people improved strength, and cannot provide them with food and warmth, can have this kind of value. It can be said to have broken a certain boundary!

She had already placed two million recording stones in major Cities across over a thousand countries in the surrounding area for auction today.

The final auction results would be received within a few hours.

If the value of every recording stone exceeded ten thousand.

This business, it is not an exaggeration to say, is the biggest business since the Ten Thousand Kingdoms Auction House was established hundreds of years ago!

...

Huangyan Empire, Imperial City.

On the gloomy street, Dragon Flame paced back and forth, looking at the distant branch of the Ten Thousand Kingdoms Auction House, utterly perplexed.

“Revered Master, are you sure your divination wasn't wrong? Does that guy really need Spirit Stones?”

The questioning words came out.

Xu Tianyun pondered for a moment, also somewhat self-doubting: “This is how this Revered Master’s divination was. If he truly needed Spirit Stones, it would be impossible for him to refuse us.”

“But he refused! This is something this Revered Master cannot figure out either.”

“Can’t you be more accurate?” Dragon Flame already showed clear impatience towards this Revered Master who repeatedly failed him.

Xu Tianyun sighed: “Perhaps this Revered Master’s strength is not what it used to be, and the divination art I was proud of has indeed regressed somewhat.”

“What should we do now? Where is that map exactly? Or does it not exist at all?”

The inheritance of a Dharma Aspect Realm Great Expert was right before him. Dragon Flame only wanted to quickly, quickly obtain everything within to enhance his power, and then return to the Dragon Family and seek revenge on the Tianwei Sect!

Xu Tianyun was slightly silent.

Getting the map first and then looking for the inheritance was the best and most secure plan.

But now, there was no clue as to where the map was.

It was also at this moment that a hand gently patted Dragon Flame’s back.

“Little brother, buying something?”

A slightly hoarse and old voice made Dragon Flame almost turn around and draw his sword.

Looking at the guy hidden under the thick Black Robe behind him, Dragon Flame frowned: “Get lost!”

“Don’t be in a hurry to refuse. I have quite a few good things here!”

The person under the Black Robe said, and at the same time took out an old map: “Look, isn’t this thing good?”

“Map?!” Seeing the item in the Black Robe person’s hand, Dragon Flame’s pupils contracted.

“Revered Master? Is this the map?”

Xu Tianyun: “That’s right! It’s this map!”

Hearing his Revered Master’s reply, Dragon Flame’s eyes were exceptionally bright.

This was truly a pillow delivered when one was sleepy.

“How much for this thing?” At this point, he no longer thought about why this item would be on a strange guy wearing a Black Robe.

“It seems you really need this map,” the Black Robe person emphasized.

Hearing this, Dragon Flame’s heart tightened. He understood that he was about to be ripped off.

“Name a price, I hope it’s not too outrageous.”

“I don’t want money,” the Black Robe person slightly shook his head: “This map is to the inheritance tomb of a Dharma Aspect Realm Great Expert. I think the treasures inside are the best.”

“Oh? You want a piece of the pie?” Dragon Flame was a little surprised.

After a moment’s thought, he felt that this guy’s vision was indeed farsighted.

“Half of what you obtain in that tomb inheritance, you need to give to me. This is the price of my map!”

“Half of the things?” Dragon Flame shook his head indifferently at this price: “What if I don’t agree, but still want the map?”

“Tsk tsk tsk,” the Black Robe person shook his head lightly: “Could it be, little brother, you want to snatch something from a Martial Emperor?”

“Martial Emperor?!” Hearing this word, Dragon Flame’s eyes narrowed sharply.

The next moment, a terrifying fluctuation flashed across the Black Robe person’s body!

“If it weren’t for the fact that the inheritance tomb requires only people under thirty years old to enter, do you think I would look for you?”

Hearing this, Dragon Flame’s fists clenched slightly.

“Agree to him, this Revered Master has a premonition that with this Dharma Aspect Realm inheritance, your strength will greatly increase. At that time, if he dares to come asking for things, just kill this guy directly!”

Xu Tianyun’s reply made Dragon Flame reveal a slightly strange smile.

Right.

If his strength greatly increased, then whether or not to give the things obtained from the inheritance, the right to speak would be his!

“Okay, I agree to you. Give me the item.”

Dragon Flame reached out to the Black Robe person and said.

“Agreeing with words alone won’t do. Give me something as collateral,”

The Black Robe person said casually, then as if purposefully, he pulled off the jade pendant from Dragon Flame’s neck.

“What are you doing?!” Seeing the pendant appear in the Black Robe person’s hand, a trace of panic flashed in Dragon Flame’s eyes.

His Revered Master, who could divine the future, was still in the jade pendant!

However, he saw.

The Black Robe person tossed the jade pendant: “This thing looks good. At that time, take what you obtained from the inheritance and exchange it back.”

While speaking, the Black Robe person also threw the map in his hand to Dragon Flame.

“No! Not the jade pendant!”

“It seems you care about it very much? That’s right. The collateral cannot be something you don’t care about at all.”

The Black Robe person’s words choked Dragon Flame speechless.

From all perspectives, the Black Robe person’s actions were flawless.

This was like a meticulous expert.

However, for some reason, Dragon Flame always had a feeling of unease.

And just as Dragon Flame was showing clear impatience, Xu Tianyun in the jade pendant said confidently: “Tu’er, it’s alright. Just go and obtain that inheritance. He is just a small low-level Martial Emperor. No matter what, he cannot control this Revered Master.”

“At that time, you come find this Revered Master, and I will assist you in killing this guy together!”

Xu Tianyun’s confident attitude made Dragon Flame gradually accept the current situation.

Looking at the Black Robe person: “In two days, the inheritance will begin. I hope you will be in this vicinity these few days so I can find you then!”

“Naturally. What I want are the things from the inheritance, not a jade pendant that is useless to me.”

This sentence completely put Dragon Flame’s heart at ease.

It seemed this guy had no idea about the situation of Revered Master in the jade pendant.

He took one last look at the Black Robe person, then picked up the map and left.

After the time it takes to brew a cup of tea.

The Black Robe person glanced at the deserted street and took off his hood.

Ye Tian’s handsome appearance was revealed.

“Logically speaking, an old monster who has lived for decades should be as cunning as a demon, so why are you… still so easy to fool?”

Ye Tian looked at the empty street.

His calm voice, however, caused the jade pendant in his hand to tremble violently!

“Are you talking to me? You know I exist?!”

Xu Tianyun’s Soul body appeared.

His face was filled with intense shock.

“Of course, after all, I came for you.”

Ye Tian said frankly.

At this moment, Xu Tianyun’s pupils continuously contracted: “Your target is me! Not the things from that Dharma Aspect expert’s inheritance, right?!!!”

His trembling voice revealed Xu Tianyun’s extreme unease.

From the beginning, this guy’s target was him!

Things like the so-called Dharma Aspect Realm inheritance were just to divert his and Dragon Flame’s attention!

Finally, casually taking the jade pendant was the location of his entire plan!