Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 444 The Heavenly Demon Palace's Risky Move: Pei Ziyan's Strange Behavior

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The cunning and shrewd Shao Jihe quickly devised a countermeasure.

He immediately informed the Nine Nether Demonic Sect of this information through the demon guards!

It is rumored that the Nine Nether Demonic Sect's stronghold is very close to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.

Conflicts between the two occur from time to time, and their resentment has been brewing for a long time.

He informed the Nine Nether Demonic Sect this time.

On the surface, it was a well-intentioned reminder to be wary of this force that resembled the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion;

In reality, they wanted to incite the two sides to fight each other so they could reap the benefits.

After doing all this, Shao Jihe had a new plan in mind.

He then instructed another demon guard to go to the higher-ups of the Northern Underworld Dragon Palace to borrow as many Xuan Crystals as possible.

He was secretly plotting something.

When the Nine Nether Demonic Sect and the force suspected to be the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion fought to a certain point, both sides were severely weakened.

He then acted decisively, ending the bidding war with lightning speed and acquiring the immortal sword!

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This move can be described as a risky gamble.

Because of this, even if discerning people didn't realize it at the time, they would understand later that it was the Heavenly Demon Palace that was interfering.

This would easily offend the two major powers, the Nine Nether Demonic Sect and the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.

At that time, the Heavenly Demon Palace will bear the brunt of the wrath of both sides!

But the benefits are also obvious: with the sword in hand, its uses are endless.

Therefore, after weighing the options, Shao Jihe still made this crazy decision.

Moreover, he did not intend to inform the Xuandao Sect, the Chu family, or other forces about this matter.

In his view, the fewer people who know, the greater his chances of winning will be.

Moreover, he still harbored a sliver of hope.

If forces like Wanfo Temple can bid aggressively, disrupting the rhythm of the suspected direct disciple of Tianji Pavilion and putting him at a disadvantage in the bidding, then...

That was truly wonderful!

At that time, he will be able to easily take down the immortal sword without breaking a sweat!

Thinking this, a smug smile gradually appeared on the face of the old demon Shao Jihe.

It was as if he had already firmly taken the immortal sword into his possession and was holding it in his hand.

He seemed to already see himself wielding the Qixia Sword, dominating the Central Plains with overwhelming power!

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Meanwhile, in another private room on the third floor of the auction house.

The atmosphere was stirred by the news that had just arrived, creating a different kind of ripple.

Pei Ziyan, the Holy Maiden of the Nine Nether Demonic Sect, leaned gracefully against the soft chair.

His originally lazy and leisurely expression changed instantly after hearing the news from the demon guard.

Her brow furrowed slightly, almost unconsciously.

A subtle hint of contemplation flickered across her delicate features.

However, the furrowed brow relaxed in an instant.

Immediately afterwards, a gentle smile bloomed on her stunning face.

The laughter wasn't because the demon guard found the message he was delivering ridiculous.

Rather, it was her quick wit that allowed her to instantly see through the old demon Shao Jihe's scheme.

She sneered inwardly, naturally not going to follow the script that old monster expected.

After all, Pei Ziyan has always acted according to her own principles and has her own set of methods.

This was because Pei Ziyan had personally witnessed Su Yaoyue, Yue Qinghuan, and others walking together with the white-robed youth who was suspected to be a direct descendant of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, as mentioned by the old demon.

Moreover, that young man in white robes has recently become the target she most wants to conquer!

If, at this moment, that young man is truly a direct descendant of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, then that would truly be...

Pei Ziyan felt an indescribable impulse welling up from the depths of her heart.

It was an intense desire to completely conquer the other person and make them submit to her!

It seemed as if an invisible force was driving her, making her increasingly determined to make this decision.

Her beautiful big eyes darted around.

A cunning glint flashed in his bright eyes, as if he had already devised a plan.

Then, she parted her lips slightly, her voice melodious yet authoritative, and asked the demon guard about the room where Li Qingyuan was.

Upon hearing this, the demon guards dared not be negligent in the slightest and hurriedly reported the truth.

Then he hurriedly left to report back to Shao Jihe.

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On the other side, Shao Jihe learned of Pei Ziyan's actions.

He was taken aback at first, then couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The laughter echoed in the private room, revealing a hint of arrogance and smugness.

"This Holy Maiden of the Nine Nether Demonic Sect is indeed quite something, actually attempting to tame the direct descendant of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion?"

"Hehe, I'm afraid it'll be a bit difficult..."

Shao Jihe said, shaking his head as he smiled.

He knew in his heart that the disciples of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion had always been steadfast in their Daoist convictions and were not so easily tamed.

However, he was happy to see it happen.

In his opinion, the bigger the fight between the two, the better.

This will only make the situation more chaotic.

Then, the Heavenly Demon Palace was able to take advantage of the chaos and seize the immortal sword.

This is the "fishing in troubled waters" strategy that he has always believed in.

The other young demons in the private room heard this news.

They huddled together, whispering amongst themselves, their faces full of schadenfreude.

Some demons covered their mouths and chuckled, while others whispered among themselves, all eagerly anticipating a good show.

In their eyes, neither the Holy Maiden of the Nine Nether Demonic Sect;

The white-robed youth, who was suspected to be a direct descendant of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, was also a highly anticipated figure at this auction.

Now, it seems that some interesting entanglements are about to arise between the two, which undoubtedly adds a lot of unique fun to this auction.

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"Boom boom..."

On the second floor, the tranquil atmosphere in Li Qingyuan's private room was broken by a sudden knock on the door.

Inside the room, everyone's eyes immediately turned to the doorway.

Then, the old ox closest to the door slowly got up and opened the door with steady steps.

In an instant, a slender and graceful figure came into everyone's view.

Standing outside the door was none other than Pei Ziyan!

"Pei Ziyan?"

Su Yaoyue spoke first, her tone tinged with surprise.

"What is she here for?"

Yue Qinghuan followed closely behind, her brows slightly furrowed.

How did she know our location?

The others also whispered among themselves, their faces full of doubt.

Pei Ziyan, with her graceful figure and light steps, elegantly walked in from the side of the tall and robust old ox.

She smiled, her voice soft and alluring.

"Since the younger sisters are gathered here happily, why not invite the elder sister to come and sit with us?"

"It took people several inquiries to finally find this place..."

As she spoke, she had already come to Li Qingyuan's side, gazing at him with tender affection in her beautiful eyes, and said in a sweet voice:

"Young Master Li, you've become even more handsome and dashing these past few days! Your debonair appearance truly makes my heart flutter and I find it hard to control myself..."

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Upon hearing this, Li Qingyuan immediately felt a headache coming on, and muttered to himself:

What on earth is this woman up to?

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Suddenly, Yue Qinghuan and the others all looked at Li Qingyuan with strange eyes.

Their eyes were filled with confusion and curiosity, as if they were wondering when Li Qingyuan and Pei Ziyan had become so familiar with each other.

Su Yaoyue, on the other hand, remained calm and composed, appearing quite confident.

She considered herself the rightful wife and knew Li Qingyuan's feelings well, so she took the matter indifferently without any ripples.

"Ahem...Guests are guests, Miss Pei, please have a seat."

Li Qingyuan touched her nose and coughed awkwardly twice, trying to ease the sudden awkwardness.

With that, he stopped paying attention to Pei Ziyan.

His attention was instantly drawn to the auction, as the price had quietly surpassed one million.

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On the first floor, in the center, on a high platform.

Although the Qixia Sword appeared dull and lackluster, it acted like a giant magnet, drawing the attention and minds of all the cultivators present.

This is why the bidding soared and became extremely fierce.

After all, whether a sword possesses sentience or not makes a world of difference.

Every cultivator who embarks on the path of cultivation is well aware of this principle, and naturally has already made a decision and weighed the pros and cons in their heart.

However, once the price climbed to a million top-grade Xuanjing crystals, the rate of increase slowed down significantly.

Each price increase only adds 10,000 or 20,000 top-grade Xuanjing crystals, making it extremely difficult to achieve another significant price jump.

at this time.

Li Qingyuan was no longer willing to wait.

His gaze was firm, his expression calm, and he decisively raised the price to—

"One million one hundred thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals".

This move was undoubtedly extremely audacious, fully demonstrating his overflowing wealth.

It also reveals a domineering intention to end this bidding war in one fell swoop!

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