Ch 154: Beginning to play those nasty tricks.

Du Feng, hearing this, couldn’t help but glance at his senior martial sister.

He had grown up with Liu Lingxuan since childhood, how could he not know Liu Lingxuan’s character? At this moment, he couldn’t help but glance at his disciple, giving a wry smile.

Lu Qing’an, facing Liu Lingxuan’s veiled words, had absolutely no regrets, instead feeling even more fortunate that he had not joined Liu Lingxuan’s disciples.

For others, such as Zhen Yongfu, having a Dao Saint Realm Expert as a master would naturally be good, but for him, he felt it was better to keep some distance from such powerful individuals.

He was covered in treasures, and might inadvertently expose himself to the eyes of such a strong person.

He understood better than anyone the importance of “the jade wears the crime.”

Liu Lingxuan only said that one sentence, and said nothing else. She glanced again at Lu Qing’an, still seeing no regret on Lu Qing’an’s face, and couldn’t help but think more highly of this young man.

This kid is quite calm!

Du Feng watched as the banquet atmosphere gradually changed, and found that Wang Lin and his grandchildren had calmed down considerably and hadn’t said anything more. He began to have his subordinates prepare the next round of programs.

He smiled, stood up, and announced to everyone that an auction, personally conducted by him, would be held.

“For this auction, I have carefully selected several special treasures, guaranteed to be difficult to find anywhere else! Those with spare money can participate! If you don’t have spare money, just come and enjoy the atmosphere!”

After Du Feng finished speaking, he waved to his subordinates.

Then, a formation stage appeared out of thin air above the hall.

Du Feng flew directly onto the stage and began to host the auction.

Lu Qing’an only then discovered that Du Feng was also an excellent speaker, clearly someone who had hosted many such large-scale events.

Under Du Feng’s control, the banquet atmosphere reached its peak.

He quietly watched this special auction. His goal was only one: the Immortal Beast with some Dragon Clan bloodline.

With this Immortal Beast, the Black Dragon could help him work better.

He had saved up a lot of lifespan, but he would never have enough lifespan; the more, the better!

For him, this lifespan was more important than Immortal Stones.

After witnessing Bai Lu and Song Yuanming’s helpless actions, and Liu Lingxuan’s strength, he yearned even more for a future with greater strength. In this world, it was so realistic; strength was king. Without strength, one could only be bullied.

He couldn’t help all the good people, but he had to have the ability to protect himself and those he cared about.

He currently only truly cared about two people: Zhen Yongfu, who had fought alongside him through thick and thin, his only brother, and even like family. The other half was Xu Qingying, who was gradually integrating into his life.

Du Feng had prepared a total of ten auction items.

Two were Supreme Grade Immortal Grade Seven treasures, and one was a Mid-Grade Immortal Artifact Rank 8.

There were also many other special items.

These items were all priceless, so the bidding enthusiasm at the banquet was very high. However, Wang Lin, who had been slightly reserved and low-key earlier, suddenly became high-profile again.

He bid frequently, each time directly bidding to the highest price. With his identity, only Liu Lingxuan could restrain him, so he directly stifled the desire of those who wanted to bid for these items.

One item after another was taken by Wang Lin.

Lu Qing’an glanced at Wang Lin. He realized that Wang Lin’s actions were probably an attempt to regain some face after being suppressed by Liu Lingxuan earlier.

As a Ninth-Rank Immortal Alchemist, he naturally had more money than many people present. Perhaps only Liu Lingxuan, who controlled the Xianjian Sect’s treasury, could suppress Wang Lin.

However, almost everyone present was an important figure within the Xianjian Sect. If Liu Lingxuan directly used a large amount of Immortal Stones to bid on Du Feng’s items in her capacity as Sect Leader, it would not be appropriate.

They were senior and junior martial siblings; this relationship imposed significant limitations. Even if many in the Xianjian Sect knew that Liu Lingxuan was bidding to suppress the arrogant Wang Lin, it wouldn’t work.

It would easily lead to gossip.

As the Sect Leader, Liu Lingxuan naturally understood this, so she couldn’t say anything in the face of Wang Lin’s arrogant bidding.

“Ten million Immortal Stones.” After Du Feng brought out another treasure, Wang Lin decisively made a bid. This time, the price he offered was exactly the market price of the item.

However, because he had suppressed the bidding enthusiasm of many people earlier, few people bid anymore.

They were either wary of Wang Lin’s identity and vengeful personality, or bidding was useless, only adding to the boredom.

Du Feng’s face began to look bad.

This old guy! He’s so annoying!

He could only look towards a certain direction.

He hadn’t expected this to happen, but as a businessman, he was prepared for the auction to become quiet, having prepared people to act as shills to raise the auction price.

So, he looked towards a Huan Yu Realm Level 1 high-ranking official from the Xianjian Sect, who raised his hand and said, “Eleven million Immortal Stones!”

“If I’m not mistaken, this Daoist friend seems to have a very good relationship with Little Du. Are you sure you really like this treasure?” Wang Lin stared at the only Huan Yu Realm individual bidding against him, his eyes slightly narrowed.

Upon being asked this, the person felt bitter, and stiffly said, “Yes.”

“I hope you won’t like every item as much as I do in the future.” Wang Lin smiled, then said with displeasure, “Twelve million Immortal Stones. If you can still bid, it’s yours.”

The Huan Yu Realm individual was silent for a moment, and said wryly, “Then I’ll let it go to Old Master Wang.”

“Then I won’t be polite.” Wang Lin then looked triumphantly at the person and Du Feng.

Du Feng’s expression became even more unsightly.

Now it’s good; Wang Lin had clearly exposed his shill, and he couldn’t continue bidding for the next item.

Damn old man!

Du Feng then looked at his senior martial sister, Liu Lingxuan, to see if she had a solution.

Liu Lingxuan completely ignored his gaze, continuing to eat Immortal Food calmly. She couldn’t interfere; Wang Lin’s actions were not inappropriate, he hadn’t been unreasonable, nor had he overstepped.

He had simply caused Du Feng to earn less Immortal Stones.

Du Feng had no choice but to continue having his subordinates bring out the next item.

“The next item is rather special. It’s a Dragon Scale Immortal Beast with Dragon Clan bloodline, at the peak of the Liuli Realm. It has the potential to break through to the Saint Spirit Realm in the near future. Furthermore, this Immortal Beast is relatively easy to tame, and can be used as a pet or to guard certain items. The starting price is thirty million Immortal Stones.”

Du Feng’s tone no longer had the previous passion, but rather a perfunctory feel.

Wang Lin would take it anyway, so no matter how much he incited others, it would be useless.

After speaking, he brought out a special treasure formation.

The formation activated, and a light screen appeared in front of him, showing the internal space of the formation.

At this time, an Immortal Beast was trapped inside, but this did not conceal its majesty.

Its entire body was covered in white scales, and it was extremely large, like a small mountain, flying and flapping its huge white wings in the air within the formation. The beating of its giant wings created a strong airflow, as if even space itself was trembling.

It moved quickly within the limited space, its elegant and swift dragon wings full of oppressive might.

Its single horn flickered with white light, gathering power, and then its dragon mouth suddenly opened, spewing out hot white dragon flames. These flames, like the sun, impacted the barrier of the formation, not breaking it, but shaking the surroundings.

The formation runes trembled slightly with the impact of the dragon flames.

Lu Qing’an’s eyes lit up when he saw this Immortal Beast.

Great! Black Dragon will definitely love it!

He secretly glanced at He Qijin.

At this time, He Qijin also stopped drinking and sat up straight. Now it was his turn to perform.

He didn’t actually want to bid against Wang Lin and provoke him, but he had to get this Immortal Beast. Otherwise, his Wealth God would leave him!

He was about to bid when, the next moment, he heard Wang Lin bid first.

“Thirty-five million Immortal Stones.”

Du Feng twitched the corner of his mouth upon hearing the price. This price was exactly the market price of the Immortal Beast. If Wang Lin really got this Immortal Beast, he would have gained nothing. The next moment, he found that everyone else was silent, as if no one would bid.

“As expected…”

Wang Lin glanced around. Seeing no one bidding, a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes. He believed he had already won the Immortal Beast.

But as soon as he thought this, the next moment, he heard a slow and steady voice beside him.

“Forty million Immortal Stones.”