Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 429 Different Thoughts, Blood of the Rhinoceros

Inside the three private rooms, the fragrant smoke curled upwards, yet it couldn't conceal the tense atmosphere.

Lu Ningwei's polite greetings, which were just about to come to an abrupt halt, were like a thread suddenly severed by a sharp blade.

In an instant, an unnamed fire, like a surging undercurrent, rose from the bottom of his heart and quickly spread throughout his body.

She had been so frank, revealing her background, hoping to intimidate everyone and make them back down.

Yet there are still people so reckless as to dare to compete with her for this rare treasure!

However, Lu Ningwei was, after all, a meticulous person.

This sudden change did not completely throw her off balance.

Thoughts raced through her mind like lightning, and she instantly became alert, pondering to herself:

Could there be a trap here?

Could it be that the Xuandao Sect's rival forces are secretly stirring up trouble, deliberately inflating the price of the item in an attempt to swindle a large sum of Xuanjing from her?

Or perhaps it's some other person with ulterior motives trying to disrupt the situation and profit from it?

The thought of these possible conspiracies and schemes made Lu Ningwei's eyes flash with a cold glint, like ice in winter, sharp and icy.

But in just a moment, a cold smile quietly appeared on her beautiful face.

That smile carried a hint of disdain and mockery.

Hmph, since someone is so deliberately trying to sabotage things, she'll not let them have their way and won't fall for their trick.

Let those who secretly plotted against him reap what they sow, suffer the consequences of their own actions, and become complete suckers, getting themselves into a mess!

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Seeing that Lu Ningwei remained silent for a long time, the audience immediately erupted in chaos.

Various speculations and discussions arose.

"What's going on? Is Elder Lu planning to give up? Could it be that she didn't bring enough Xuan Crystals?"

A young man dressed in fine clothes frowned, his face full of doubt as he guessed, but his eyes revealed a hint of schadenfreude.

"Hmph, I don't think so. Perhaps Elder Lu is deliberately feigning weakness, waiting for the last moment to suddenly make a bid and catch the other party off guard!"

An elderly man with white hair, stroking his beard and squinting his eyes, analyzed the situation with a shrewd and calculating look.

"Oh well, who cares what she thinks! This Snow Lotus is a rare treasure. If Elder Lu doesn't go for it, then someone else will get it!"

A burly man shouted at the top of his lungs, his face full of anxiety and anticipation.

"Exactly! I wonder who has the guts to snatch things from Elder Lu of the Xuandao Sect. There must be something more to this!"

A thin, old man, his eyes darting around, spoke mysteriously.

For a moment, the crowd below the stage chattered amongst themselves, and various speculations and discussions resounded throughout the Dragon Palace, pushing the atmosphere of the entire auction hall to a climax.

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Ao Ni Chang stood on the central auction stage, her eyes burning as she took in everything happening below.

Seeing that Lu Ningwei remained silent, she already understood.

This proud and arrogant elder of the Xuandao Sect will definitely not compete with the price this time.

Ao Nishang's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident and elegant smile.

She gently raised the small hammer in her hand, and with a "thump," the sound was sealed.

Then, her clear and resonant voice echoed throughout the auction hall:

"Since Elder Lu is no longer bidding, I hereby declare that this incomparably precious two-thousand-year-old Snow Lotus belongs to me."

"In the end, it was acquired by the mysterious VIP for a high price of eleven million top-grade Xuan Crystals!"

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The third floor, inside the private room where the Yun family was located.

The atmosphere was as oppressive as the low-hanging clouds before a storm.

The faces of all the Yun family members were as dark as ink, so gloomy they looked like they could drip water.

Especially Yun Ruichuan, whose face was extremely ugly at this moment, as if he had swallowed a fly and felt suffocated.

He originally had a plan in mind, thinking he would give Lu Ningwei face.

To demonstrate the Yun family's magnanimity and friendship in front of everyone.

Perhaps this opportunity can help us forge a closer relationship with the Xuandao Sect.

But who could have imagined that Lu Ningwei would be so disappointing;

At the crucial moment, they faltered and chose to give up, no longer vying for that precious Snow Lotus.

Yun Ruichuan was filled with endless regret, like a surging river.

He couldn't help but ponder to himself:

If I had known it would turn out this way, I would have sold everything I owned, even my valuables.

If we can gather another few million high-grade Xuan Crystals, we must acquire that Snow Soul Lotus.

Now look what's happened, all my efforts have been in vain!

Not only did they fail to achieve their goal of befriending Lu Ningwei, they also wasted such a golden opportunity.

It's truly a case of losing more than you gain, a huge loss!

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Of course, amidst this deep regret.

A hint of schadenfreude quietly crept into Yun Ruichuan's heart.

He was secretly delighted:

Tsk, he couldn't get the Snow Lotus, and he didn't get Lu Ningwei either...

Thinking about it that way, it doesn't seem like such a bad deal.

After all, no one wants to see the other party gloating.

However, the flame of curiosity in his heart burned ever brighter.

He simply couldn't understand who that mysterious buyer was, that he was so enigmatic and unpredictable.

He concealed his identity from beginning to end, refusing to reveal the slightest detail.

Yun Ruichuan frowned, a suspicious glint in his eyes, and guessed:

"Could it be that some old monster, nearing the end of his life, knows his time is up and fears that his mortal enemy will find out he's still alive and come seeking revenge, so he dares not show himself?"

"Or perhaps, it is a powerful force that lives in seclusion and does not want to attract too much attention, so it chooses to act in such a low-key manner."

Thinking of this, Yun Ruichuan couldn't help but sigh and lament:

"This Wanbao Grand Ceremony truly lives up to its reputation as a place where hidden talents and powerful figures can appear. All sorts of mysterious people and forces may show up here."

His strength and resources are utterly insignificant in the face of such a grand occasion.

Forget it, since the Snow Lotus has already fallen into someone else's hands, let's not bother with it anymore, lest we bring trouble upon ourselves and lose more than we gain.

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The grand auction of Wanbaodian continues in full swing.

In fact, this renowned auction...

Although it is called the "Grand Auction of Treasures", the actual number of treasures auctioned is far more than 10,000, but tens of thousands.

Inside the mysterious and unpredictable Northern Underworld Dragon Palace, there is no alternation of day and night; time seems to be obscured, making it elusive and difficult to grasp.

Therefore, neither the people participating in the auction nor the security personnel busy with it had any idea how long the auction lasted.

One after another, rare treasures appeared, shining like stars in the night sky.

There are mysterious magical artifacts that emit multicolored light, and every pattern seems to contain the ultimate truth of heaven and earth;

There are rare and exotic herbs, with glistening dewdrops hanging on their leaves and emitting an alluring fragrance;

There are also ancient and powerful martial arts manuals, their yellowed pages exuding a profound sense of age.

Each treasure's appearance sparked a wave of amazement and heated bidding.

After a fierce bidding war, it was acquired by a lucky buyer.

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However, in this bustling and dazzling auction house, Li Qingyuan seemed distracted.

His gaze seemed to casually sweep over each treasure, but his thoughts had already drifted far away.

He was still patiently waiting, waiting for his ultimate goal for coming to the Wanbao Grand Ceremony—the Blood of the Spirit Rhinoceros!

This is the last of the five major medicines he is trying to collect.

It was of great significance to him.

No matter the cost, he is determined to win!

Time flows gently, slowly moving forward.

Finally, Ao Ni Chang's clear, melodious yet somewhat solemn voice fell to the ground.

The atmosphere in the entire venue was instantly ignited.

All eyes were focused on the auction stage.

The Blood of the Spirit Rhinoceros has finally arrived!

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The blood of the spirit rhinoceros was placed in a small, specially made, transparent jade-colored bottle.

The bottle was small and exquisite, like a fine work of art.

The bottle is crystal clear, without a single impurity, as if it were carved from the purest jade in the world.

Through the bottle, you can clearly see the bright red, blood-like liquid inside.

It seemed to be alive, gently swaying in the bottle, exuding an indescribable charm.

Even from a distance, one can sense the surging vitality emanating from that bottle.

It was as if an invisible force was surging, impacting everyone's senses.

That vitality, like a new bud breaking through the soil in spring, is full of life and hope;

It is like a blazing fire in summer, radiating endless passion and power.

Just one glance is enough to convince one that this is an absolutely rare genuine artifact, a treasure coveted by countless cultivators!

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