When Xiao Meimei left the Devil Sect a month ago, she had already reached the pinnacle of Xiantian Realm Level Two. Her only cultivation technique, the Sky Demon Formless Charm Technique, had also reached the fifth stage.
After returning to Ling Yun's side, Xiao Meimei was stuck between Ling Yun and Ye Xingchen for more than half a month because Ling Yun's identity could not be confirmed. It was only after Ling Yun saved his father and confirmed his identity that she was finally freed.
It could be said that after suffering comes happiness.
Now, not only had Ling Yun completely regained his trust in her, even Ye Xingchen didn't order her around like a slave anymore. Instead, he would give her pointers whenever he had the time and provide her with all kinds of spiritual herbs and elixirs to aid in her cultivation. As a result, Xiao Meimei's realm had improved by leaps and bounds during this period of time. She had already reached the pinnacle of Xiantian Realm Level Three.
Ling Yun had reminded her in advance not to break through to the middle stage of the Xiantian Realm on her own. Otherwise, she would have broken through to the middle stage of the Xiantian Realm.
This was because the Sky Demon Formless Technique that she was currently cultivating had already reached the pinnacle of the sixth level. This realm was already on par with Ye Xingchen from back then, which was also when Ling Yun first met Ye Xingchen.
When the Sky Demon Formless Charm Technique was cultivated to the fifth level, one's figure and appearance could be changed at will. It was impossible for those below the ancient martial arts realm to see the cultivator's true appearance.
Once one reached the peak of the sixth layer, they would be able to block out divine sense. After concealing one's face with a veil and using a cultivation method, the average Divine Ability realm expert would not be able to see through one's true appearance. This was the reason why Ling Yun had been unable to see through Ye Xingchen's true appearance.
According to legend, when the Heavenly Demon Faceless Charm Technique was cultivated to the Greater Mastery Realm, one would be able to truly transform into a myriad of forms that were shapeless and formless, and even gods would find it difficult to distinguish them. Every time the cultivator utilized the technique, it would be as if the cultivator had been reincarnated, and they would be able to choose their own appearance and reconstruct their bodies. Their physique, natural endowment, and comprehension ability would become stronger with every use!
On the night of the Qingming Festival in Qingshui City, Ling Yun injected a strand of Immortal Spiritual Energy into her body. She was the perfect candidate to cultivate the Sky Demon Formless Charm Technique!
Of course, it was also because of this that Lingyun had chosen her to attend the Ye Family's auction tonight.
Xiao Meimei was originally just a Houtian Realm assassin. After failing to assassinate Ling Yun, she was captured by Ye Xingchen and brought back to the Devil Sect's main altar. She only appeared in the world a month ago.
Other than the people around Ling Yun, there were too few people in the outside world who knew her!
Furthermore, ever since Xiao Meimei had followed Ling Yun to the capital, she had followed Ye Xingchen's instructions to the letter. She was a nocturnal sleeper, appearing and disappearing at night. It was impossible for anyone to investigate her.
Even the Long Family and the Ye Family, who had investigated Ling Yun thoroughly, found it difficult to notice Xiao Meimei. Furthermore, she had the Sky Demon Formless.
Moreover, Xiao Meimei happened to be at the pinnacle of Xiantian Realm Level Three.
Xiao Meimei followed Ling Yun's instructions in the afternoon and prepared everything early. She purposely waited until the auction started before entering.
She was still wrapped in a black veil, revealing her exquisite figure. She didn't hide her realm, but she had already changed her appearance and covered her face with a veil. Ling Yun wouldn't have recognized her if it weren't for her signature attire.
As she had arrived too late, her seat was naturally in the last row, an inconspicuous corner. Xiao Meimei arrived at the hall on the first floor. She quickly found her seat according to the number and sat down calmly.
Xiao Meimei's number was 958, which was quite auspicious.
She was once an assassin specially trained by the Assassins Organization, so she was naturally proficient in computers. After sitting down, she quickly understood everything without asking anyone.
It was too simple. The computer was already turned on, and there were instructions on how to operate it. All she had to do was select the auction item and enter the price.
Ling Yun observed everything with his divine sense. He couldn't help but admire himself for letting Xiao Meimei bid for him tonight.
"Why did you let her come too? What are you planning?"
Ye Xingchen was at the pinnacle of Qi Cultivation Stage Three. Her divine sense was equally strong, so she naturally saw Xiao Meimei enter.
Even though Xiao Meimei could hide her appearance and figure from others, she couldn't hide it from Ye Xingchen. That was because she cultivated demonic arts and walked the path of Ye Xingchen.
"Hehe …"
Ling Yun smiled slyly and pretended to be mysterious. "You'll know when the auction starts."
Then, he used telepathy to communicate with Xiao Meimei for the first time.
"Xiao Meimei, I'm in VIP room number nine on the second floor. The auction is about to start. Familiarize yourself with the operation and follow my instructions later."
Ling Yun's voice sounded softly beside Xiao Meimei's ear. Xiao Meimei's delicate body trembled slightly, but she didn't look up. Instead, she quietly continued to fiddle with the computer and nodded slightly.
"Very good. Later, you don't even need to nod. Just do what I say. No matter what, you have to make others think that you're the one bidding. "
After everything was ready, Ling Yun used his powerful divine sense to cover the entire two floors of the auction house. He discovered that there were seven or eight rooms like him that his divine sense couldn't probe.
This included Starry Sky in VIP room number six.
Obviously, there were supreme experts in those rooms who used secret techniques to block others' divine senses from probing.
"Looks like there are many supreme experts in the ancient martial arts world attending the Ye Clan's auction."
Ling Yun secretly speculated.
At that moment, at the center of the auction stage on the first floor, someone was already busy.
An old man in his sixties was already standing on the auction stage. He was of medium build and had a round face that was fair and clean. He looked amiable and had a smile on his face as he stood there quietly. At first glance, one could tell that he was an amiable and prosperous person.
But Ling Yun could tell with a glance that this old man was at least a mid-stage Divine Realm expert.
"He's the one hosting the auction for the Ye Clan. His name is Xia Houming, and he's at least at the peak of the fifth level of Divine Realm. He's also the number one appraiser of the Ye Clan's auction house. In the past twenty years, he's auctioned off countless rare treasures, and he's never lost. It's widely acknowledged in the ancient martial arts world that items appraised by Xia Houming have the most reasonable starting price. That's why the Ye Clan's auction house dares to do this without ruining their reputation. "
As soon as Xia Houming appeared, Ye Xingchen revealed the identity of the auctioneer to Ling Yun in great detail.
Ling Yun nodded. Indeed, as soon as Xia Houming stood on the stage, the originally crowded and noisy hall immediately quieted down. Then, there was a thunderous applause. Eighty percent of the people applauded enthusiastically, welcoming him.
Those who applauded had obviously attended the Ye Clan's auction at least once, so they recognized Xia Houming.
Xia Houming's round face broke into a smile. It was truly a wholesome one, just like a Maitreya Buddha. He cupped his fists and bowed to the surroundings, then pressed his hands against the air, signaling for everyone to be quiet.
"Everyone, this old man is Xia Houming. First of all, I would like to thank everyone for coming. That's right, I'll still be hosting this auction today. "
Although Xia Houming was in his sixties, his voice was clear and resonant like a great bell. His voice had a strong penetrating power. Not to mention this hall, even if you were still in the elevator, you'd still be able to hear him clearly.
Ling Yun knew immediately that this person definitely knew some sound-related techniques, like his Mystical Dragon Howl or Buddhist Lion Roar.
Xia Houming's opening remarks were very simple. He paused for a moment, then continued, "This old man won't waste any more words. There's still one more minute before our auction begins. As usual, the first auction item is the Ye Clan's auction's opening prize. I hope everyone will bid enthusiastically and be able to obtain the opening prize at the most satisfactory price! "
Ling Yun laughed inwardly when he heard this. He thought to himself that the most satisfactory price was well said. As for whether it would satisfy the bidders or the Ye Clan, he didn't know.
However, since Ye Xingchen had already said that the opening prize of the Ye Clan's auction would always be a rare treasure, Ling Yun was now very much looking forward to what the first auction item would be.
At the same time, Ling Yun also noticed that at this moment, regardless of whether it was the first or second floor, the bidders were all holding their breaths in concentration. Countless gazes, mixed with hundreds of divine senses, were all looking at the auction stage at the same time.
This was especially so for the Liu Clan in VIP Room number two and the Tan Clan in VIP Room number three. They were all eager to try. Regardless of their realms, they were already standing at the door, looking down at the auction stage from above.
At this time, no one was watching television or computers. Without exception, they all wanted to see the real thing.
"The Ye Clan's auction officially begins. Present the opening prize!"
At eight o 'clock sharp, Xia Houming gave the order to announce the start of the auction.
Two young Ye Clan deathsworn carried a large, pitch-black metal box. It was square and extremely heavy. They came out from a room in the backstage that was completely isolated from divine senses and followed the passageway to the auction stage.
They put the box down and opened four locks in succession. The large metal box was obviously specially made. The four locks were on the four sides at the bottom.
"Open the box."
Xia Houming didn't hesitate at all. After the two of them opened the locks, he immediately gave the order.
Everyone was looking forward to it.
The two young deathsworn stood on either side of the box. Abruptly, they exerted force at the same time and lifted the box that was covering it.
"Wow!"
When the box was opened and everyone saw the auction item, they immediately let out gasps of surprise.
They saw that on the base of the box, there was actually a small, colorful mountain. It was not big, only half a meter tall. However, it had five peaks that were almost the same height.
What made people gasp in surprise was not the colorful mountain, but the fact that the mountain was actually burning. There were a total of five types of flames — red, green, cyan, blue, and purple. The five-colored flames were circling and rising. It was extremely dazzling!
"Oh my god, a burning mountain. The flames are so beautiful!" Countless people exclaimed.
"What is this? I've never heard of it before … "
"This is too magical!"
For a moment, the hall was filled with countless exclamations and praises. Not to mention seeing this mountain, the entire Ye Clan's auction venue of more than a thousand people had never heard of it before!
But there was one person who had seen it before.
"The Mountain of Seven-Colored Flames!"
In VIP Room number nine, Ling Yun, who had been sitting as usual, suddenly stopped breathing when he saw the treasure in the box!
Even in his dreams, Ling Yun had never thought that the opening prize of the Ye Clan's auction would be such a big one.
He had dreamt of this treasure and was determined to get it!
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