Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1486: Chapter 766: Is There Anything Higher?

“Gu Sheng…”

Her voice trembled slightly, and her slender fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes.

“I didn’t expect you to offend Qi Shaoling for me… and spend so many Spirit Stones…”

Her gaze fell on the Storage Ring in Gu Sheng’s hand, which contained the Demon Core just auctioned at a sky-high price.

Tens of thousands of High-grade Spirit Stones, even for someone from a prominent family like her, was not a small amount.

Ye Yiyi’s chest slightly rose and fell.

“You know, I now think it was right to break with the family back then. If I had followed their arrangements, I might never have…”

Her voice became lower and almost turned into a monologue.

“Met someone like you who touches me so deeply.”

As she spoke the last few words, her voice was already choked, and tears in her eyes glittered under the light, as if about to slide down at any moment.

Gu Sheng frowned and turned his head to look at her.

His gaze was calm to the point of indifference, forming a stark contrast with Ye Yiyi’s excitement.

“Ye Yiyi.”

He interrupted her directly, his voice calm and clear.

“I think you misunderstood. I never said I bid on that Demon Core to help you.”

Ye Yiyi’s body suddenly stiffened, as if struck by an invisible bolt of lightning.

“I am interested in the Demon Core itself.”

Gu Sheng continued, his tone unshaken.

“That’s all.”

The noise of the auction hall seemed to vanish at that moment.

Ye Yiyi stood there dazed, her lips slightly trembling, but unable to utter a sound.

Her face turned from red to white, then from white to blue, finally settling into a near-transparent pallor.

“I…”

She opened her mouth but only managed to utter a single sound.

Gu Sheng had already turned away, placing the Demon Core that had caused the misunderstanding into his Storage Ring.

His movements were swift and decisive, without any trace of reluctance, like handling just another ordinary item.

Ye Yiyi’s gaze followed his actions, but her eyes gradually lost focus.

She felt like a joke; the earlier emotions and revelations now all turned into sharp swords piercing her.

The time for a stick of incense passed, and the auction continued.

Yet Ye Yiyi stood like a statue in place, her breathing becoming almost inaudible.

Her mind replayed Gu Sheng’s cold words over and over, each word slicing through her heart like a knife.

“Esteemed guests.”

Yue Xia’s bright voice sounded throughout the venue once again.

“The first half of the auction items has concluded, and now we will move on to the climax of this auction!”

The audience, initially somewhat lax, instantly became alert, and all eyes focused on the stage.

Even Ye Yiyi, immersed in her anguish, couldn’t help but look up.

Four Martial Artists with powerful auras escorted a Jade Scroll onto the stage.

Each of them had at least Spirit Sea Realm Peak strength, yet at this moment were as if facing a formidable enemy, cautiously surveying the surroundings, clearly indicating the Jade Scroll’s extraordinary value.

Yue Xia carefully took the Jade Scroll, her face showing a rare serious expression.

“Ladies and gentlemen, this Jade Scroll records a spiritual power Slaughter Martial Technique called ‘Taixu Godslaying Slash’.”

She paused, ensuring everyone’s attention was centered on her.

“This is the life Martial Technique of a King Realm expert!”

“Wow…”

The venue erupted in astonishment.

A King Realm expert, a figure standing at the pinnacle of Martial Arts! Their life Martial Techniques are all earth-shattering skills.

Yue Xia smiled slightly and continued.

“Not only that, the winner of this technique will also gain an entry slot into Purple Mist Cave Heaven! Starting bid at one million High-grade Spirit Stones!”

“Hiss…”

Sounds of sharp intakes of breath echoed throughout the venue.

Purple Mist Cave Heaven, the legendary cultivation Holy Land, opens only once every ten years, allowing only a very few to enter each time.

“A King Realm expert’s life Martial Technique coupled with entry to Purple Mist Cave Heaven…”

Someone murmured.

“This is quite literally a heaven-sent opportunity!”

“Two million!”

Immediately, someone shouted loudly.

“Two million three hundred thousand!”

“Two million five hundred thousand!”

The bids came one after another, the price swiftly climbing.

Gu Sheng’s eyes also shone with eagerness.

What he currently lacked most was a spiritual power Slaughter Technique; this Martial Technique seemed tailor-made for him.

Just as he was about to raise his paddle to bid, a voice as light as spring water suddenly resonated from a corner of the hall.

“Three million.”

The voice wasn’t loud, yet it clearly spread throughout the auction hall.

What was even more surprising was the person then continued.

“Everyone upstairs, may I ask you to give me, Mu Xue, a bit of face?”

The hall instantly fell silent as everyone turned to look toward the source of the voice.

It was a young girl dressed in a plain white dress, about seventeen or eighteen in age, with a face so exquisite it seemed unearthly.

She stood quietly there, surrounded by a faint halo, making people hesitant to gaze directly.

“Mu Xue?”

Someone whispered in curiosity.

“Never heard of such a person…”

However, what happened next left everyone wide-eyed.

In the top-class private room number one, the little princess of Green Blood Divine Sect chuckled softly.

“Since Miss Mu wants it, we, Green Blood Divine Sect, will withdraw.”

From top-class private room number two, the Young Master of Heavenly Fire Divine Sect promptly expressed.

“Heavenly Fire Divine Sect also withdraws, as a gesture of goodwill towards Miss Mu.”

A deep male voice came from top-class private room number four.

“I represent the Xuanming Sect, withdrawing from this bidding.”

One after another, representatives of major powers announced their withdrawal, as if this young girl named Mu Xue had some intimidating background.