NABC Chapter 445 All the ups and downs have been waiting for you!
Chapter 445 All the ups and downs have been waiting for you!
At this moment.
The Northern Underworld Dragon Palace, auction house.
The audience erupted in a frenzy, with discussions rising and falling.
"Who exactly is this person? How can he be so wealthy and powerful, spending 1.1 million top-grade Xuan Crystals in one go!"
A young monk stared wide-eyed, his face filled with astonishment.
"Hmph, who cares who he is? With such wealth, he's no ordinary person."
"However, isn't he afraid of provoking public outrage by raising prices so aggressively?"
Another cultivator snorted coldly, his tone tinged with jealousy.
"Incurred public wrath? Ha! Don't you know where you are? At this grand auction, money talks. If you're so capable, why don't you raise the price yourself!"
A middle-aged cultivator sneered and retorted.
"That's right, that's right. This person is so ambitious and determined to get it. I think the immortal sword is going to fall into his hands."
A female nun echoed this sentiment, her eyes gleaming with admiration.
"Hmph, that's not necessarily true. The Grand Ceremony of Treasures is full of hidden talents, and no one can say for sure who will win in the end. Let's wait and see!"
Another cultivator snorted coldly, his tone filled with anticipation and excitement.
Immediately, the audience erupted in discussion, with various voices mingling together to create a cacophony of noise.
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But the good times didn't last long.
In the blink of an eye.
The Chu family then solemnly announced the astronomical price of 'one million one hundred and twenty thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals'!
Upon hearing this, the room fell silent for a moment, then erupted in uproar.
The members of the hastily formed "fundraising team" looked at each other, their eyes filled with disbelief and helplessness.
Such numbers are astronomical to them, leaving them only to sigh in despair.
At this moment.
The stage for competition has quietly shifted.
All that remains is the fierce battle between the major powers!
Prices rose steadily, like a gentle stream, but with an unstoppable upward trend.
Soon after.
Master Ziyang of Wanfo Temple, with an air of detachment, slowly announced, "One million three hundred thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals!"
Although the sound was faint, it was like a heavy hammer striking a drum, shaking the entire audience!
Offstage, rumors spread that Wanfo Temple also wanted to get involved with the Legend of Sword and Fairy.
The crowd erupted in a cacophony of discussion.
Some speculated on the deeper meaning behind Wanfo Temple's move;
Some were amazed by the charm of the Legend of Sword and Fairy, which even moved Buddhist monks to worldly desires!
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And this moment.
He was seated at Wanfo Temple.
The old monk, Master Ziyang, was surrounded by a faint Buddhist light, and his face was filled with a peaceful and confident smile.
That smile seemed to foreshadow that the dawn of victory was just around the corner!
However, the young monk Lu Wuwei standing beside him shook his head slightly and let out a barely perceptible sigh.
His gaze pierced through the crowd and landed on the immortal sword that floated in the center of the high platform, exuding a faint aura of immortality.
There was no greed or fanaticism in his eyes, only a clear, spring-like appreciation and a serene tranquility that transcended worldly concerns.
He pondered to himself:
"Although Master's cultivation is profound, he was ultimately moved by worldly things and became attached to appearances..."
Just when everyone thought the price had reached its limit and the auction was about to end, and Ao Ni Chang was preparing to announce the results!
A deafening bid suddenly rang out from the direction of the Heavenly Demon Palace:
"One million three hundred and fifty thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals!"
This sound, like a thunderclap piercing the night sky, instantly ignited a heated discussion throughout the venue.
Offstage, the crowd was like boiling water, with discussions and exclamations mingling together to form a noisy ocean.
Some were amazed by the immense wealth of the Heavenly Demon Palace;
Some speculate on the deeper meaning behind this move;
Some people have even started speculating about who will ultimately own this legendary sword!
The atmosphere in the auction hall reached an unprecedented climax.
All eyes were focused on the immortal sword that had attracted countless forces to compete for it, anticipating the changing winds and events to come.
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The second floor has a single room.
Li Qingyuan sat in the center, gazing at the dull and lifeless Qixia Sword on the auction stage below, his heart filled with turbulent emotions.
Seeing the price soar like a runaway horse to an unattainable height, Li Qingyuan's expression darkened slightly.
This amount far exceeds the limit that they could raise together!
The difference of a full 100,000 was like an insurmountable chasm, standing between him and the Qixia Sword.
He secretly calculated that if he wanted to acquire this sword, he would need to prepare at least 1.36 million top-grade Xuan Crystals!
But he was unable to raise such a huge sum of money at the moment.
Everyone had done their best. Could it be that fate was playing tricks on him, unwilling to let him rekindle his connection with the Qixia Sword?
However, Li Qingyuan was not one to give up easily.
He didn't believe in fate, and he certainly didn't believe he would be trapped by such mundane things!
If anyone blocks the way, draw your sword and cut them down;
If a demon blocks my path, I will draw my sword and kill it!
A fierce fighting spirit ignited in his heart, and he vowed to defy the heavens and seize the Qixia Sword!
Li Qingyuan's thoughts flashed like lightning, with all sorts of ideas coming to mind.
He pondered whether he could get credit from the auction house...
But then he remembered the words of the seahorse demon servant.
The Northern Underworld Dragon Palace has strict rules, and there is absolutely no possibility of buying on credit.
Then he thought of the families behind his close friends, Su Yaoyue and Yue Qinghuan, all of whom were incredibly wealthy...
But distant water cannot quench immediate thirst!
At this moment, in the auction hall of Wanbao Grand Ceremony, time is of the essence, and there is no time to calmly allocate funds.
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Just as Li Qingyuan was deep in thought.
Out of the corner of my eye, I glanced at my side.
Pei Ziyan was sitting lazily, chatting and laughing with the others.
Her black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and her figure was graceful; even her profile was enough to captivate all beings!
But Li Qingyuan had no time to appreciate her beauty; instead, a thought flashed through his mind:
As the Holy Maiden of the Nine Nether Demonic Sect, Pei Ziyan's wealth must be extraordinary!
Thinking of this, he coughed lightly twice, cleared his throat, and spoke in a tone that was as friendly as possible without being impolite:
"Um... Miss Pei, you..."
Upon hearing this, a barely perceptible hint of joy flashed in Pei Ziyan's eyes.
This is the moment she has been waiting for!
However, when she turned to face Li Qingyuan.
But he deliberately pretended to be clueless.
His big eyes were filled with innocence and confusion.
She seemed genuinely confused as to why Li Qingyuan had suddenly called her name.
But secretly, she was pleased with herself.
"Hmph, you little brat, I knew you didn't have enough Xuanjing."
"Now that you need my help, things will be much easier."
"You can't escape..."
She was plotting how to use this opportunity to make Li Qingyuan owe her a favor, or... something more.
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But Li Qingyuan was completely unaware of Pei Ziyan's scheme.
He gazed at Pei Ziyan's delicate and pitiful face, as gentle as spring water.
The words that were already on the tip of my tongue suddenly became tingling and I found it hard to say them.
Yes, he and Pei Ziyan were just strangers who met by chance.
We've only met a few times, and our friendship is still shallow.
It's really embarrassing to ask for money so abruptly.
However, in the blink of an eye.
Li Qingyuan made up her mind!
He realized that there was no animosity between the two of them, and after these few meetings, he had vaguely sensed that Pei Ziyan was trying to win him over.
Since that's the case, if I ask her for help, she probably won't refuse easily. At the very least, she'll lend me some Xuanjing (mysterious crystals) to tide me over.
Thinking of this, Li Qingyuan took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and decisively spoke:
"Miss Pei, would you mind lending me some Xuanjing (mystic crystals) for an emergency?"
Before he could finish speaking, Yue Qinghuan impatiently interrupted:
"Sister Pei, he really wants to buy that immortal sword, please help him..."
"I know you must be very wealthy, with plenty of Xuanjing (mystic crystals), so why don't you lend him some..."
Her words carried a hint of coquetry and pleading, making it hard to refuse.
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"Puch."
Seeing Yue Qinghuan's eager yet adorable appearance, Pei Ziyan couldn't help but laugh out loud.
She had known Yue Qinghuan for many years, and had never seen her care so much for anyone before.
At this moment, her curiosity about Li Qingyuan grew even stronger than before.
What is so special about this person that he could captivate the young lady of the Treasure Pavilion so much?
He is truly an extraordinary person.
Thinking of this, Pei Ziyan's mind became even more active.
Her thoughts shifted, and with a gentle smile, she parted her lips and softly said:
"Young Master Li, you flatter me."
"Our repeated meetings must be fate, and I've always been happy to help others achieve their goals..."