“Little girl, I don't think anyone will offer a higher bid than mine. Hurry up and bring the hammer down,” Luo Yu turned his head towards Qian Jinjin and urged.
Qian Jinjin looked around. Seeing that no one else intended to bid, she quickly announced, “Is there anyone else offering a higher price? 40.1 billion going once! 40.1 billion going twice! 40.1 billion going three times!”
“Sold! Congratulations, Mr. Luo!”
Qian Jinjin’s small hammer struck the table heavily, officially announcing that the Living Wood was sold. Everyone in the room breathed a sigh of relief. Even though the auction hadn’t lasted long, it felt like an eternity. They were more nervous than the one who won the bid.
Although the auction had ended, not a single Gu King chose to leave.
All the Gu Kings’ eyes were fixed on Box Number 1, their expressions shifting mysteriously, each harboring their own intentions.
No matter what they were thinking, everyone was paying close attention to Luo Yu’s next move.
Luo Yu naturally noticed the malicious gazes from the crowd below and snorted coldly in his heart.
Before long, Qian Jinjin led a group of Qian Clan Gu cultivators into Box Number 1, carrying a giant Living Wood.
Upon seeing the Living Wood, Luo Yu’s eyes lit up immediately. He hurried over and carefully touched the bark, his fingers trembling, his face brimming with joy.
“Haha... Is this the legendary Living Wood? Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!”
“To witness a heavenly-grade spirit herb in my lifetime, I, Luo Yu, have lived without regrets!”
Luo Yu laughed excitedly and threw a storage pouch toward Qian Jinjin.
“These are 40.1 billion spirit stones. Count them.”
Qian Jinjin caught the storage pouch and, with a quick glance inside, somehow managed to swiftly verify the staggering number of over 40 billion spirit stones.
“The amount is correct. You can now take the Living Wood with you.”
“Once you leave this auction house, any issues with the Living Wood will have nothing to do with the Qian Clan Auction House.”
Luo Yu understood what she meant and laughed heartily, “Of course. Don’t worry, the Living Wood won’t be lost in my hands.”
He smiled confidently, as if he had a perfect plan to bring the Living Wood back safely.
“Since Mr. Luo is so confident, we’ll leave it in your capable hands.”
After leaving the Living Wood behind, Qian Jinjin and the group of Qian Clan Gu practitioners exited Box Number 1, with no intention of continuing the conversation.
As Luo Yu watched them leave, the smile on his face suddenly disappeared, replaced by a serious expression.
He quickly took out four black formation flags and placed them in the four corners of the room. Instantly, a square black barrier enveloped the space.
Now, no one outside could see or hear what was happening inside.
After setting up the formation, Luo Yu eagerly approached the Living Wood, patted its bark, and gently pried off a small piece of it.
He examined the piece closely, a faint smile appearing on his face, before taking out a silver snake from his insect pouch.
The small snake slithered onto the trunk of the Living Wood. With a flash of silver light, both the snake and the tree vanished into thin air.
Luo Yu smirked in satisfaction. He placed the piece of bark into a large chest, then turned to the group of Luo Clan Gu practitioners beside him and said sternly:
Long Xuan’s eyes flashed with brilliance as his mind raced.
He believed he had figured out the people’s scheme. They had used some unknown method to transfer the Living Wood away in an instant.
The Gu cultivators of the Great Yin Dynasty inside the room must have taken a fake Living Wood to draw attention, leading all the Gu Kings away.
Once all the Gu Kings were lured away by the fake Living Wood, another group of Gu cultivators from the Great Yin Dynasty would calmly leave with the real Living Wood.
At this point, there shouldn’t be many Gu Kings left in the city. The chances of them safely returning to the Great Yin Dynasty with the real Living Wood were quite high.
Interesting. It seems they’re trying to pull off a deception. The plan is clever, very clever.
No wonder the peak Gu King of the Great Yin Dynasty was so confident—it turns out they had this trick up their sleeve.
Long Xuan’s lips curled into a slow smile.
Unfortunately, no matter how brilliant the plan, they made a grave mistake by encountering me. Do they really think they can deceive me with their little scheme? They’d better not mess this up.
Long Xuan’s eyes darted around. Any teleportation ability would have a distance limit. To transport something over a vast distance would require a costly teleportation array. The Living Wood couldn’t have been teleported far—it must still be nearby, maybe even within the city.
Long Xuan’s eyes brightened as he eagerly activated his Eye Of Heaven, using all of his visual power to scan the entire city, leaving no corner untouched.
It didn’t take long for him to spot the familiar ∞ symbol in a small, unassuming house at the edge of the city.
Long Xuan’s eyes widened in astonishment, and his pupils gleamed with light.
Upon seeing that only two Gu cultivators at the Spiritual Sea stage were guarding the small courtyard, his eyes flickered with excitement. His breathing quickened, and his heart raced uncontrollably. He was too exhilarated.
This was a heaven-sent opportunity, a once-in-a-lifetime chance!
There wasn’t a single Gu King in the surrounding area. It was incredibly rare for a priceless treasure to be left unguarded by strong forces. If he didn’t act now, when would he?
Long Xuan clenched his fists, ready to make his move.
Originally, he hadn’t planned on fighting for the Living Wood, as extending his life by five hundred years didn’t interest him.
But after witnessing this scene, his thoughts became lively, and he began to covet the Living Wood, wanting to claim it for himself.
He couldn’t help it. The Living Wood might not be of much use to him, but now that it was laid bare in front of him, easy to obtain, it was almost like a free gift. Who wouldn’t be tempted?
Something free? Why not take it?
Long Xuan’s eyes lit up. Without hesitation, he jumped down from the spire and quietly made his way towards the small house.
Meanwhile, inside the auction house, after a secret conversation among the members of the Great Yin Dynasty, Luo Yu finally withdrew the barrier and strode outside, heading straight for the city gates.
The Gu Kings in the auction hall brightened at this sight, immediately trailing behind him from a distance, flowing out of the auction house in a large crowd.
In just an instant, the auction hall, which had been full of Gu Kings, was now empty, with not a single Gu King remaining.
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