Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 426 Snow Lotus

After a while.

The old man slowly took two deep breaths, as if trying to calm his inner anger.

Then, he suddenly raised his voice and said coldly:

"Very good, you are very good!"

"Are you deliberately trying to go against me?"

"I wonder which old nemesis or foe is behind this, obstructing me from behind?"

"Dare to state your name and challenge me to a duel face to face...?"

The voice resounded like a great bell, carrying an undeniable authority and provocation.

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However, these words were met with silence, like a stone sinking into the sea, and there was no response for a long time.

This unexpected silence only fueled the old man's anger.

His hands were clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force, veins bulging on his forehead, and he gritted his teeth as he said:

"Fine, if you want to be the coward, that's fine too."

"You think you can trick me into paying an even higher price? Dream on! I won't let you have your way. I don't want this medicine!"

The voice was filled with determination and resentment, as if it wanted to vent its anger throughout the entire auction house.

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Qingyuan, who was in a private room on the second floor, instantly felt her tense nerves relax and let out a long sigh of relief.

He was secretly delighted, for he had finally obtained another great medicinal herb!

Throughout this fierce competition, he always held firm to his bottom line, and when it was time to fight, he would never back down an inch!

Although the process was quite bumpy, and it was very likely that he had offended a powerful expert.

Fortunately, the other party didn't recognize him and mistakenly thought it was some old enemy causing trouble...

Of course, this is also a good thing for Li Qingyuan, at least for the time being, it will not attract the direct retaliation of that Blood Poison Old Monster.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but secretly admire it:

It must be said that the conch shell from the Northern Sea Clan is truly a valuable item, as it transmitted information at crucial moments, helping him gain the upper hand in this auction.

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Su Yaoyue and the others breathed a sigh of relief, as if a taut string had suddenly been released, and their faces showed a relieved smile.

Old Ox and Yu Yangzi, on the other hand, were like two bickering old boys, talking on and on.

The main reason was that Yu Yangzi felt that the two kinds of medicines Li Qingyuan bought were far above the market price and were not worth the price.

In his view, this was simply a waste of Xuanjing (mystic crystals).

These remarks infuriated the old ox, who glared at Li Qingyuan and angrily accused him of being a "spendthrift."

He looked as if Li Qingyuan had committed some heinous crime.

The more the old ox thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed, and he almost shouted "refund!"

He thought to himself, since the Xuanjing hadn't been paid for yet and the medicine hadn't arrived, there was still time.

But Li Qingyuan stopped him in time, and he shook his head with a smile.

We can't let the old ox run wild like this and break the rules.

This old ox has been completely fooled by Yu Yangzi; he can't even figure out the ins and outs of this auction anymore.

However, he also knew that the old ox was genuinely looking out for him and was afraid that he would suffer a loss at the auction.

But in auctions, it's only natural that the highest bidder wins.

This is a matter of mutual consent; no one can force you to do it.

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While they chatted idly, the auction continued in full swing.

Although more than half of the items had been auctioned, the atmosphere at the scene remained lively and showed no signs of abating.

Li Qingyuan stared intently at the objects below the stage, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

He was still waiting, waiting for the truly desired elixir to appear.

Su Yaoyue and the others, on the other hand, enthusiastically bid and bought some items they liked.

The private room was instantly filled with lively chatter and laughter.

The seahorse demon gradually became familiar with everyone.

It swayed its nimble body and began to chat, its voice clear and melodious, like the sweet sound of silver bells:

"Distinguished guests, the items in this room are all of great significance."

"Take that magic weapon for example. It is made from rare minerals from the deep sea. It is not only extremely powerful, but also has special effects."

"And that spiritual herb, growing in extremely cold places, absorbs the spiritual energy of heaven and earth; consuming it is greatly beneficial to cultivation..."

It spoke eloquently about the various uses of the items in the room, its professional demeanor resembling that of a seasoned auctioneer.

After all, they had already received "training" beforehand, so they were very comfortable and adept at it.

Therefore, the discussion was quite comprehensive, giving everyone a deeper understanding of the items in the room.

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Time flies by like a white horse.

In the blink of an eye, dozens of rounds of bidding had quietly come to an end.

The items up for auction now are all extraordinary, some are rare treasures of nature, others are remnants of ancient cultivation...

Each piece carries the rare value accumulated over time, drawing waves of bidding.

The base price has been rising steadily like a spring tide.

In this grand feast of treasures.

Li Qingyuan then spent a whopping 3.5 million high-grade Xuanjing crystals to acquire the legendary "Dragon Blood Vermilion Fruit," which is said to be condensed from the essence of a dragon.

This spirit fruit, entirely crimson like agate, has dark gold patterns flowing across its surface, as if the blood of a dragon is surging within its flesh.

Its medicinal properties are exceptionally potent.

Although it was not what Elder Hua needed, it would be of great benefit to cultivators like Su Yaoyue who were at the critical juncture of breaking through to higher realms!

Taking it can reshape muscles and bones, making the meridians as strong and wide as a dragon.

Furthermore, it can condense a wisp of true dragon energy in the sea of ​​qi, laying an unparalleled foundation for future enlightenment.

Li Qingyuan gently stroked the jade box with his fingertips, a warm smile appearing in his eyes, and immediately presented it to the beauty beside him.

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at last.

as time flows.

The 'Millennium Snow Lotus' that Li Qingyuan had been waiting for and looking forward to has finally made its appearance!

When the dragon clan servant carried the jade box onto the platform, the entire auction house fell silent.

The thousand-year-old Snow Lotus, lying quietly in the box, is crystal clear, as if sculpted from ice and jade.

The nine lotus petals unfold like flowing moonlight.

Three drops of cold dew condensed at the center of the lotus seedpod, as if sealing away a thousand years of wind and snow.

According to the seahorse demon, although this lotus is named 'thousand years old,' it has actually been nurtured in the extreme cold abyss for eighteen hundred years!

The medicine is potent enough to allow a dying cultivator to rebuild their foundation.

What's even more remarkable is that, despite its extremely yin nature, it contains a trace of yang.

After a cultivator consumes it, it will not damage their foundation. On the contrary, it can harmonize yin and yang, making the meridians in the body as smooth and unobstructed as ice and snow melting away.

Li Qingyuan suddenly straightened his spine, his eyes burning as if trying to pierce through the glass dome that blocked his vision.

He saw ancient runes faintly emerging from the cold light flowing across the surface of the Snow Lotus.

Those are the marks of the Dao etched by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth over the years.

However, he was not the only one who desired this treasure.

The moment the dragon demon opened the jade box, at least a thousand fervent gazes pierced the high platform like sharp swords.

On the west side of the second floor, a demonic cultivator shrouded in a black robe was unconsciously rubbing his spatial ring with his withered fingers.

In a private room on the north side of the third floor, a Buddhist monk's prayer beads suddenly made a crisp cracking sound.

Several reclusive old monsters, though seated as upright as pine trees, revealed the turmoil in their hearts through the trembling hands hidden in their sleeves—

This Snow Lotus is truly an unparalleled opportunity to break through to the current realm!

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At this moment.

Ao Ni Chang gracefully surveyed the vast auction hall.

Although his gaze could only reach the fervent eyes of those "ordinary VIPs" at the very bottom;

The "VIP members" and "top VIPs" on the second and third floors are hidden in private rooms, shrouded in mystery.

But she knew that even among the lowest-ranking cultivators, the significance of the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus to the cultivation world was enough to demonstrate its extraordinary importance.

Its importance is self-evident.

Ao Ni Chang smiled contentedly and exchanged a knowing glance with the old tortoise Xuan Cang beside her.

A gentle smile appeared on his face, which was marked by the passage of time, and he nodded slightly.

Immediately, Ao Ni Chang's clear voice echoed throughout the auction hall:

"Distinguished guests, you must already be aware of the value of this thousand-year-old Snow Lotus, so I will not elaborate further..."

"Starting price: 500,000 high-grade Xuan Crystals. Bidding begins immediately!"

As Ao Ni Chang finished speaking, the auction hall seemed to be ignited, instantly boiling over.

The bidding was incessant and continuous.

"One million high-grade Xuan Crystals!"

One of the monks quoted an astonishing price, clearly unwilling to waste time in the competition.

After all, everyone knows how precious the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus is. Rather than dragging things out, it's better to settle things once and for all!

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