Dominator Emperor

Thus, when the Sunk Ship Wood appeared, it became an incredibly hot commodity. This was especially true for the talented younger generation, for whom breaking through the Prince realm to become a True Master was only a matter of time. Even the older generation of Princes who still had a chance to become True Masters were unwilling to miss out on such a piece of Sunk Ship Wood.

”One hundred fifty thousand True Master Essence Jade!” The first bidder was Sima Longyun from the Nu Xian Sacred Country. His opening bid shot the price up by fifty thousand, and he looked absolutely determined to win it.

”One hundred sixty thousand—” Although most experts were wary of Sima Longyun, that didn’t mean no one dared to compete with him!

”One hundred seventy thousand—” The ones vying for the Sunk Ship Wood were still mainly Cultivators at the Prince realm. After all, if they wanted to become True Masters, they would eventually have to face a tribulation like the Fate Calamity.

”Three million seven hundred thousand True Master Essence Jade!” In the end, the price of the Sunk Ship Wood was driven to an astronomical price, and the one who made the bid was none other than Sima Longyun from the Nu Xian Sacred Country!

A bid of over three million made many buyers back down. The price was simply too outrageous. Even powerful buyers who saw Sima Longyun’s determined look were unwilling to compete with him any longer. After all, making an enemy of the Nu Xian Sacred Country was not a wise move.

”The third item is an urn of Treasure Ginseng Stone Tooth Water. Bidding starts at three hundred twenty thousand Nurturing God Essence Jade.” The value of this third burial good was far lower than the previous two items that were auctioned off.

”The fourth item is a jar of Immortal Cicada Shells. Bidding starts at nine thousand Prince’s Essence Jade.”

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One by one, the burial goods were brought out. After being evaluated by the Chenggu Pavilion’s Appraisers, they were immediately put up for auction. As more and more burial goods were revealed, it became clear that the vast majority were related to Spiritual Elixirs and Herbs. Without a doubt, the tomb’s owner had been a Legendary Pharmacist; only a Pharmacist would seal away so many Ancient Medicines as burial goods!

Seeing that most of the burial goods were related to Ancient Medicine, both Chi Xiaodao and Chi Xiaodie couldn’t help but feel their spirits lift! Perhaps the items would indeed include the Rotting Nether Beans they needed.

”The forty-fifth auction item is a jar of Rotting Nether Beans.” Just as Chi Xiaodao and Chi Xiaodie had hoped, a jar of Rotting Nether Beans was finally identified among the burial goods from the tomb.

As the auctioneer opened the medicine jar, a smell of decay drifted out. Once open, it was revealed to be filled to the brim with Rotting Nether Beans. Each bean was the size of a soybean and had turned a dark, sauce-like color.

When the jar was opened, Li Qiye drew in a breath through his nose, carefully savoring the aroma of the Rotting Nether Beans.

Upon seeing the jar of Rotting Nether Beans, the Chi siblings grew excited. This was exactly what they needed. Although they anticipated the price would be higher than they’d hoped, they could still afford it.

”This jar of Rotting Nether Beans starts at four thousand Prince’s Essence Jade,” the auctioneer announced.

”I bid—” The moment the auctioneer finished speaking, Chi Xiaodie could no longer restrain herself and immediately tried to call out a price. However, before she could get the words out, Li Qiye interrupted by pulling her back.

Pulled back by Li Qiye, Chi Xiaodie glared at him and shook his hand off. She said coldly, ”What are you doing? We need the Rotting Nether Beans.”

This scene did not escape the notice of Sima Longyun, who had been watching Chi Xiaodie the entire time. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he looked at Li Qiye. He then turned to Chi Xiaodie and said, ”Xiaodie, you want the Rotting Nether Beans? How about I win them for you?”

Chi Xiaodie glanced at Sima Longyun and said, ”I’ll win them myself!” With that, she was about to bid again, but Li Qiye stopped her, shaking his head.

The sight made Sima Longyun’s heart burn with rage. He didn’t know what Li Qiye’s relationship with Chi Xiaodie was, but his Nu Xian Sacred Country had already proposed a marriage alliance to the Lion Roar Sect.

”I bid five thousand.” By now, someone had already placed a bid on the jar of Rotting Nether Beans.

”I bid ten thousand!” Sima Longyun immediately called out. He then said to Chi Xiaodie, ”As long as you need them, Xiaodie, I’ll be sure to get them for you!” As he spoke, he sneered, his gaze fixed on Li Qiye.

Seeing Sima Longyun’s attitude, Li Qiye just smiled and leisurely called out, ”I bid twenty thousand.”

In Sima Longyun’s eyes, Li Qiye’s casual attitude was a blatant provocation. His gaze turned sharp. ’How dare a nameless nobody provoke me!’

”What are you doing?!” Chi Xiaodie glared angrily at Li Qiye. Although they were determined to get the Rotting Nether Beans, bidding required strategy. The way Li Qiye was doing it was just insanely driving up the price, and in the end, they would be the ones paying for it.

Li Qiye glanced at Chi Xiaodie, then smiled leisurely and said, ”As long as you like it, I’ll buy it for you. Money is no object, as long as it makes you happy.” As he spoke, he gave her a suggestive smile.

”Disgusting—” Chi Xiaodie got goosebumps seeing Li Qiye’s smug attitude. She glared at him and spat out the word. ’I have no idea what’s gotten into him, suddenly playing the part of a rich fool!’

”I bid thirty thousand!” Seeing this scene, Sima Longyun was instantly enraged. ’This nameless nobody dares to fight me for a woman? He must have a death wish.’

Li Qiye raised an eyebrow and said leisurely, ”I bid forty thousand!”

Chi Xiaodie stared at Li Qiye and said coldly, ”Are you insane?” They desperately needed the Rotting Nether Beans, but their Essence Jade was hard-earned—Chi Xiaodao had scraped it all together. Bidding like Li Qiye was completely out of the question.

”It’s fine. I might be lacking in many things, but money isn’t one of them,” Li Qiye said casually. To an outsider who didn’t know the situation, it would look like he was trying to win Chi Xiaodie’s favor.

In the eyes of others, this scene looked quite special. Li Qiye seemed to be trying to please a beauty, willing to spend a fortune without a second thought. Meanwhile, Chi Xiaodie seemed worried about her lover’s finances, as if she didn’t want her sweetheart to spend too much on her. They looked quite the loving couple.

Sima Longyun, in particular, saw this, and his face immediately darkened, brimming with killing intent. The Nu Xian Sacred Country had already proposed a marriage to the Lion Roar Country. The matter was all but a done deal. Now some nameless nobody had appeared to steal his woman. ’He’s tired of living.’

”I bid fifty thousand!” Sima Longyun looked at Li Qiye and said proudly, ”My Nu Xian Sacred Country lacks nothing, especially not Essence Jade.” This was a direct challenge to Li Qiye.

”I bid one hundred thousand.” Li Qiye didn’t even bat an eye, casually announcing the price.

”You—” Chi Xiaodie was absolutely livid with Li Qiye. With the price of the Rotting Nether Beans driven this high, could they even buy them anymore? This was utter madness!

As for Chi Xiaodao, he didn’t say a word. He was personally happy to see this unfold, as he secretly wanted to set his sister up with Li Qiye. Meanwhile, Sikong Toutian was hiding to the side to watch the fun, knowing that a good show was about to start.

”This is insane.” Originally, quite a few people had wanted to bid for the Rotting Nether Beans, but seeing the standoff between Li Qiye and Sima Longyun, they all gave up. This was clearly a contest of wealth! Anyone else who got involved would suffer a huge loss.

”Ah, to be young, fiery, and rich!” an older Cultivator couldn’t help but say with feeling. At the same time, everyone wondered where this nameless junior Li Qiye had come from, that he dared to compete in wealth with Sima Longyun from the Nu Xian Sacred Country.

”One hundred thousand! The highest bid is one hundred thousand! Is there anyone else who wants to bid?” The auctioneer was, of course, excited. The price had far exceeded his expectations, and he immediately shouted loudly.

Being provoked like this by Li Qiye, especially in front of the woman he fancied, how could Sima Longyun possibly swallow this insult? He yelled, ”Two hundred thousand! I bid two hundred thousand!”

”Five hundred thousand!” Li Qiye’s expression was still calm as he leisurely announced a new price.

”You—” Chi Xiaodie was so angry she was trembling and about to explode. This price had completely blown past their budget. This was completely and utterly insane.

As for Chi Xiaodao, he couldn’t help but give a bitter smile. Things had developed to this point; the situation was now out of control.

At this moment, Sima Longyun couldn’t help but glare at Li Qiye, who just smiled leisurely, spread his hands, and said, ”I just don’t lack money. Spending a few million to see a beauty smile is no big deal.”

”One million!” Sima Longyun’s anger shot to the heavens. He was from the Nu Xian Sacred Country and had always been high and mighty. Who dared to provoke him? Today, in front of the woman he desired, he was being provoked by a nameless nobody. How could he possibly swallow this insult?

”Five million—” Li Qiye said slowly, drawing out the bid.

”He’s crazy! This is just crazy!” Hearing Li Qiye’s bid, the crowd instantly went into an uproar. Even the powerful buyers were shocked by such a price. This was a hundred times more than the Rotting Nether Beans were worth.

”Five million! Five million! Is there a higher bid?” The auctioneer sounded as if he was pumped full of adrenaline. This was the most exciting moment of the auction so far.

”Ten million!” Sima Longyun steeled his heart, looked down on Li Qiye with disdain, and sneered, ”Money? I have plenty of it!” In truth, paying ten million Prince’s Essence Jade for a jar of Rotting Nether Beans was utter madness. However, Sima Longyun was in a situation where he couldn’t back down. He could lose money, but he couldn’t lose face, especially not in front of Chi Xiaodie.

At this, Li Qiye smiled, casually spread his hands, and then gave a thumbs-up, saying with a grin, ”Now that’s rich. Ten million for Rotting Nether Beans. What a hero. I’m out.”

Li Qiye’s sudden withdrawal left Sima Longyun feeling frustrated. It was like he had wound up for a powerful punch, only to hit empty air. Despite this, Sima Longyun still sneered and said arrogantly, ”Compete with me? You? You’re not even close!”

”Ten million! Ten million, going once! Is there anyone with a higher bid?” the auctioneer shouted, ecstatic. This was likely the highest price he would ever get for Rotting Nether Beans in his entire life. The price was several hundred times its value—it was absolutely ridiculous!

”Ten million! This jar of Rotting Nether Beans goes to Young Master Sima of the Nu Xian Sacred Country!” In the end, after the auctioneer called out three times without another bid, Sima Longyun became the highest bidder.