"I offer … 11 Jade of Crystal Ice."
This statement startled everyone. They didn't think that after the Plate of Escape reached such a high price, someone would still raise the price.
However, the Plate of Escape cannot be valued based on its own value. Therefore, after being stunned for a while, everyone didn't have any other emotions.
The man in the expensive gown, however, had a dark expression and coldness flashed in his eyes. Then, he taunted the fifth floor and shouted, "I offer 12 Jade of Crystal Ice!"
Hearing this, Ling Xian frowned and shook his head with a chuckle.
If this was before, he would've hesitated. But now, he had acquired the man's storage pouch. There were many valuable materials inside, so he had nothing to fear.
On top of that, the Plate of Escape was extremely rare. If he misses it, he may never get the chance to see it again.
Therefore, he made a statement that once again stunned everyone.
"15 Jade of Crystal Ice."
At those words, everyone in the grand hall could no longer maintain their composure. They didn't think that Ling Xian would offer such an astronomical price just for a Plate of Escape.
15 Jade of Crystal Ice!
That was equivalent to 150 million spiritual stones. This was an astronomical number that countless people cannot earn in their entire lives. It was enough to buy a medium sized force!
Therefore, everyone exclaimed over Ling Xian's wealth and looked at the man in the expensive gown with high expectations.
"Dammit!"
Cursing under his breath, the man's face was dark and his eyes were dancing with flames of anger. However, he hesitated.
This was because 15 Jade of Crystal Ice had reached the limit of his wealth and he had no more energy to raise the price.
This made him even angrier and he felt like Ling Xian had humiliated him.
"Young master, we can endure this for now. After the auction, we can … hehe." A grey-robed servant spoke in a dark tone.
"That's right!"
The man in the expensive gown's eyes brightened and he snickered, "I will let him be happy for a while. After the auction is over, I will make him kneel before me."
Then, he sat back down on his chair and no longer spoke.
Seeing this, everyone's eyes were filled with disappointment. They didn't think that this arrogant man would admit defeat.
But remembering that he was offering 15 Jade of Crystal Ice, they understood.
Not everyone has the ability to pay such a high price.
"No one else wants to raise the price?"
The auctioneer announced in a clear voice. After waiting for no one to respond, he smiled and said, "Then this Escape Plate belongs to the distinguished guests on the fifth floor."
Then, he rolled up his sleeve and sent the Plate of Escape into the room Ling Xian was in.
"Quite efficient."
Ling Xian faintly grinned. Flapping around his sleeve, he accepted the Plate of Escape and handed the 15 pieces of Jade of Crystal Ice to the auctioneer.
Seeing this, the auctioneer smiled. He then took out the next treasure and started the auction.
At this, Ling Xian merely glanced over and lost interest.
He shifted his gaze to the Plate of Escape in his hand. It was completely black, and its surface was flowing with black light. It looked very mysterious. In the center of the disk, there was a golden needle that was about three inches long. It did not move at all.
However, Ling Xian knew that this was the Needle of Life. Under special circumstances, it would naturally activate and point out the path of survival.
"Escape Plate … A treasure that those grave diggers dream of. Not bad."
Ling Xian smiled in satisfaction and placed the Plate of Escape into his storage pouch. Then, he once again closed his eyes in a relaxed manner.
No matter how shocking the auctioneer's name was, no matter how much the crowd clamored, he didn't open his eyes.
In the eyes of others, those divine items were all extraordinary and worth exchanging for with all they had. But to him, they were useless.
Therefore, he closed his eyes and waited patiently.
Just like that, time passed by little by little. After a full hour, the item he was waiting for finally appeared.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the next item for auction is a type of curse."
The auctioneer spoke with a smile and took out a spiritual paper that recorded the curse, "This curse is called the Lock of Eternity. It can lock up any living being's natural talent and make them stay at the level they were when they were cursed. It is a very cruel curse."
As the sound of his voice faded, many people shuddered. However, even more people's eyes were burning with passion.
To seal off any living being's natural talent and make them stay at the level they were at, never to be broken. This curse was the best weapon to kill enemies. Naturally, everyone's heart was heated.
"Of course, this technique has a small flaw. It can only be used on cultivators below the original level. It has no effect on those above the original level."
The auctioneer revealed the flaw of this technique and smiled eerily. Then, he made a statement that most people found hard to reject.
"But think about it, if this technique is used on a Heaven's Favorite who hasn't grown up yet, wouldn't you be killing a genius without anyone knowing?"
At those words, many people's eyes turned heated. Especially the important figures in the VIP rooms, their breathing hastened.
Wherever there are people, there are fights and there are factions. If this technique is used to seal off a genius from an enemy's faction, then wouldn't the enemy have no inheritors and would no longer be able to fight against the owner?
Thinking about it that way made many important figures waver.
To them, this technique was the best weapon to kill. Without exposing themselves, they would be able to get rid of a future enemy. Was there a better method than the Lock of Eternity?
Maybe there was, but nobody could deny that this curse was the most suitable method. Therefore, following an important figure's bid, the bidding continued and heated.
"Seven Stones of the Dragon's Eye!"
"Ten Stones of Blue Ocean!"
"Seventeen Jade of Crystal Ice!"
Within a short period of time, the price of this technique had reached an astronomical price of 20 Stones of Blue Ocean and it was still increasing.
This price made many people stop and they had to give up.
However, the important figures in the VIP rooms continued to bid. It was as if they were going to lose everything they had to get their hands on the Lock of Eternity.
What could they do? The effect of this curse was far too insane. It was perfect for scheming against people. Naturally, they were tempted.
Just as they were fighting, a voice suddenly arose from the VIP room on the top floor, silencing the entire place.
"25 Jade of Crystal Ice."
At those words, everyone froze. Then, they shook their heads and smiled helplessly.
For one, this price was very high and exceeded everyone's financial capability. For two, it was because of the identity of the person who spoke.
Though it wasn't clear who the speaker was, to be able to stay in the VIP room on the top floor meant he had the highest status here.
Therefore, everyone had to weigh the pros and cons.
Even Ling Xian frowned slightly.
He didn't have that many materials inside his storage pouch. However, he did have a Stone of Phoenix's Blood that was worth more than the Jade of Crystal Ice!
The Lock of Eternity was related to whether or not he can find a way to break this curse. It was something he had to get.
Therefore, Ling Xian didn't hesitate and made his bid.
"I bid … one Stone of Phoenix's Blood."
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire place became silent once again. Numerous gazes shot towards the fifth floor in unison, and all of them carried a wisp of shock.
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