But the association didn't give him any face at all- they couldn't even talk about it. To put it bluntly, strength was the only thing that mattered in the world of cultivation.
But, if Lin Yi had known that the auction house was the association's territory, Lin Yi wouldn't have come at all. Even if he did, he wouldn't have used the identity of Lin Yi. He'd have put on a disguise, like a thousand silk mask, or just let Qiqi show up.
Who knew that the association would be built right in front of Qiqi's house? But since he was here, he couldn't hide anymore. Lin Yi had no choice but to continue.
"I see … Why didn't you mention this before?" Lin Yi sighed.
"Before … You didn't ask before, Lin Yi bro. What's wrong, Lin Yi bro? It seems like you have some sort of grudge with the association?" Qiqi wasn't an idiot- she could already guess what was going on.
"That's right, I killed one of their elders …" Lin Yi said.
"Ah? Elder Chen? "Qiqi blinked. Evidently, she knew about this as well.
"Qiqi, you know about this?" Lin Yi was a bit surprised- he didn't expect Qiqi to know about this.
"All the members of the association know about it- Elder Wang came back alone, and Elder Chen, a Sky class mid phase peak, was killed. They called us for a meeting to discuss what we should do, but we don't know much about that side, and I'm not a core member, so I don't even know who killed Elder Chen or how. I'm only attending the meeting to warn everyone not to mess with the ancient sects." Qiqi said.
Lin Yi nodded, "It's fine- we're already here. We'll leave this place as soon as the auction is over!"
"Alright, then … About the cooperation with XXX Entertainment …" Qiqi hesitated.
"Forget it- we'll go straight to Island X," Lin Yi said after a sigh.
Shihan and Cheng Yiyi didn't say anything else. After all, their safety was more important. They could only postpone the money-making business. Who told that He Tianzu to fall in love with Shihan?
Soon, the auction began. Just like the other auctions- after the host explained the rules of the auction, the auction proceeded smoothly!
Lin Yi looked at the auction guide- all of the items were treasures. Of course, these were for normal people, things that could extend one's lifespan and cure illnesses. There were basically no items that were beneficial for training!
However, thinking about it, it made sense. The Overseas Cultivators Association probably bought some elixirs in bulk from somewhere. However, the elixirs that were useful for cultivation were kept for themselves. These elixirs were just accessories that they bought to generate income!
These were things that Lin Yi didn't care about. There was quite a bit of competition, but it was normal. Most people who came to this auction were normal people. These people were after these treasures that could extend one's lifespan!
Finally, it was time for the item that Lin Yi needed, the blue crystal. Lin Yi took a deep breath and nodded to Qiqi, indicating that he would be the one to bid. Lin Yi wanted to keep a low profile and try not to show his face.
"The next item is a blue crystal, a very rare gem …" The host introduced the blue crystal. Of course, he didn't know that this thing could be used for crafting. Of course, even if he knew, it wouldn't have matter- blacksmiths were gone now. Even if this thing was used by blacksmiths, it would only be a decoration.
The people who came here to participate in the auction were basically here for heavenly materials and earthly treasures like Longevity Elixirs. These people didn't care much about gemstones and crystals. These luxurious items could be found in any other auction, and they didn't come here to study them.
Therefore, when the blue crystal was taken out, it didn't attract too much attention. Even those who had been bidding for it just now picked up their teacups and prepared to drink some water to relax and welcome the next round of bidding.
Lin Yi, on the other hand, was paying close attention to this blue crystal!
"Eight million!" A voice rang out. The starting price of this blue crystal was five million. In auctions like this, the starting price wasn't high. It was all about the bidding!
But there weren't many people who wanted this blue crystal. In fact, the only reason they brought it out was to relax a little. They didn't expect to sell it for a good price.
"Nine million." Another person also called out his own price.
However, after this person called out nine million, the previous person didn't raise the price anymore. Obviously, he wasn't determined to get it. Someone else bid higher than him, so he gave up. Perhaps he was just a scammer. His purpose was to prevent the auction from having an awkward silence and an unsold item.
"Ten million." Qiqi called out. She could tell that the auctioneer was getting ready to ask for the first time. Evidently, no one was interested in this item anymore.
Qiqi's bid surprised the man who was bidding nine million. He looked at Qiqi's room and gave up right away. The blue crystal wasn't very pure, and there were a lot of impurities in it. It was a huge discount on the value of the crystal!
As a result, ten million wasn't a bad price, but an item of this quality wasn't very useful.
Of course, for collectors and engravers, a flaw in a crystal was a fatal wound. But it didn't matter to Lin Yi. He used it for crafting, and this blue crystal was just a supplementary material. He needed to grind it into powder, and the impurities wouldn't affect his usage at all.
After Qiqi, no one else made a bid. The auctioneer raised his hammer as well, "The guest from room 27 bids ten million. Are there any higher bids? Ten million, going once … "
Just when Lin Yi thought he had it, a familiar voice rang out. It made Lin Yi frown!
"12 million!" The one who made the bid was He Tianzu, who he had met in the parking lot earlier!
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