I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense-Chapter 1084 - 1085 Elder Zhang Not Taking the Good

Chapter 1084: Chapter 1085: Elder Zhang, Not Taking the Good Item Directly? Chapter 1084 -1085: Elder Zhang, Not Taking the Good Item Directly? As soon as these words were uttered, the entire room was in an uproar, not just on the first floor, but also among the big shots in the various VIP rooms on the second floor.

“How much is Hundred Flowers Sect bidding, and you’re offering double?”

Such boldness is not something ordinary cultivators can exhibit, the power represented by that woman speaking behind her is formidable. There have been those who dare to confront a Super Sect head-on, but to do so by slinging Immortal Stones like that, they had never seen before.

“Who are you to target our Hundred Flowers Sect like this, as if there’s a need for it?”

The old woman’s voice was cold; she had realized that she was destined not to win the Cui Ming Fish King. The other party was not short on money, on the contrary, their force might be extraordinarily large, perhaps even on par with Hundred Flowers Sect.

Behind the curtain of the private box, Xiaohong spoke indifferently, “It’s not that I’m targeting you; I just want to say that everyone present is trash. An auction is a place to flaunt wealth, but there always are some who don’t stay honest and try to use their power to suppress others, which really looks quite ugly.”

“If Hundred Flowers Sect thinks it can get something for nothing,” she suggested, “why don’t you take a right turn out the door and just snatch it once the auction is over? Wouldn’t that be faster?”

Xiaohong was quite formidable when it came to confrontations, causing the old woman to turn from pale to flush with anger, struggling to catch her breath to respond.

“Very well, very well, truly a fearsome younger generation, the Cui Ming Fish King is yours!”

The cultivators below were greatly relieved, that annoying old hag had just tried to use the status of the Hundred Flowers Sect to pressure them, only to be slapped in the face moments later. Although the one doing the slapping did not seem to be much of a saint either, it was satisfying just the same.

“A VIP in the second-floor box bids twenty million, if no one outbids her, the winner of the Cui Ming Fish King will be her.”

Zong Guolong was almost ecstatic inside, this was not just a great start, it was like picking up money with a sack!

It hadn’t been long since the auction started with just the second item up for bids, already the earnings had reached thirty million. Second Elder really was extravagant, and Young Master Han was like a deity, clearly his willingness to bid played a role in this!

“The Fish King is to be hers, no one contends; Sect Master Zong, please prepare the next item for auction!”

The cultivators on the first floor complained bitterly, they all knew the pattern of the auction: the later the better the items, and the higher would be the price, thus the bigger the scramble.

Alternatively, the initially revealed treasures were typically of ordinary quality, meant to act as bait, but today’s Ancient Dragon Pavilion seemed to be breaking away from the usual script, starting with a blockbuster, what game were they playing?

Could they no longer joyfully find bargains?

“Hahaha, it looks like everyone is eager, so without further delay, here comes the third auction item!”

Zong Guolong smiled broadly, assured of today’s auction success, he took another tray and began introducing the item to the audience.

This time, the masters on the second floor did not participate in the bidding, not just this time but during the several following items, the VIP rooms remained silent, displaying their patience, apparently in a watching and waiting state.

Through several rounds of auctions, the attending cultivators gradually understood how unprecedented this Ancient Dragon Pavilion auction was—Zong Guolong was not boasting; the items he offered were continuously excellent. The initial few items, compared to ordinary days, were indeed fine, yet they were only above average compared to what was to come today.

They were all waiting for the real treasures to appear, those few premium items worth being the finale of such an occasion, assuredly genuine gems.

“””During the recent rounds of the auction, Li Xiaobai quieted down. Without the interjections of second-floor experts, the first-floor cultivators fought fervently, their faces flushed as they continuously drove up the prices. Although individual items did not reach the astronomical costs of ten or twenty million, the sum of several items reached nearly ten million.

Half an hour later, the auction approached its climax.

Inside the private box, Elder Zhang glanced at Li Xiaobai twice, intentionally or otherwise, and spoke indifferently, “Young man, why aren’t you making a bid?”

“Among the items just auctioned, several seemed quite suitable for you. Isn’t it a pity to let others pick them up?”

“Those items were indeed useless to me. With a Naive Heart, I should be invincible in this world, and how could I care about the help of mere external objects? Instead, why did you not make a move, Elder, and sweep up all the treasures of this auction to fully arm your beloved disciple?”

Li Xiaobai spoke with a smirking smile.

“Those items were not qualified enough. Let them fight for it.”

Elder Zhang casually dropped these words while fiddling with the Huazi that Li Xiaobai had given him, looking thoughtful. Li Xiaobai knew what he was thinking about; this old man was probably trying to figure out the method to create the Huazi. Unfortunately, since it was a divine item produced by the System, even a Saint Realm cultivator like him couldn’t possibly comprehend its secrets.

Below, on the first floor.

A graceful maid cautiously carried a black and gold tray slowly up to the stage; this auction item was somewhat different from the rest.

The tray was sealed with a special Formation, containing a strand of ink-black flame which flickered in the void and slowly burned.

Seeing the emergence of this flame, the corners of Li Xiaobai’s mouth inadvertently curled up.

“Dear fellow Daoists, the main event is here. This flame is known as Hellfire. It can devour all things in heaven and earth for nourishment. Immortal Yuan is its best food. Until now, countless cultivators have been devoured by it. If one acquires this Hellfire and devoutly inputs resources to nurture it, it will become a powerful weapon!”

“Zong guarantees that this flame has infinite growth potential. It can advance to devour a Semi-Saint without issues, and with enough resources, even devouring a Saint Realm expert is possible. However, the required resources would be a bottomless pit.”

“This flame is brutal, and if released incorrectly, it could lead to a disaster. Therefore, it is inconvenient to release it today for your appreciation. However, its effectiveness is indeed as witnessed by Zong himself, and my words are utterly true. I hope you can discern this!”

“The starting bid is ten million top-grade Immortal Stones!”

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Zong Guolong declared loudly. Once the properties of Hellfire were introduced, the previously buzzing hall instantly fell silent.

Whether it was cultivators on the first or second floor, their eyes were uncontrollably fixed on that slowly burning black flame.

Zong Guolong’s introduction intrigued them. A flame that could continuously devour and grow stronger, even having the potential to become a Semi-Saint or Saint Realm Magic Treasure, was enough to make many of them interested. They did not doubt the authenticity of this flame’s nature.

As the Pavilion Master of Ancient Dragon Pavilion with decades of experience in treasure appraisal and backed by centuries of the Pavilion’s reputation, Zong Guolong couldn’t possibly be mistaken, nor could he deceive them. This Hellfire was truly extraordinary, and nurtured with massive resources, it might yield significant returns and gains.

However, observing this type of flame was still necessary, as bidding would definitely lead to an intense battle, and one shouldn’t act rashly and degrade their value.

Li Xiaobai looked around, slightly frowning, “Why isn’t anyone bidding?”

“Elder Zhang, aren’t you moved by such a fine object? Securing it might just secure you the position of Island Master of Ice Dragon Island.””””