Chapter 980: Grand Gesture

The Sun Holy Stone contains Sun essence, making it an ideal treasure for both body refining and cultivation, hence attracting many bidders.

Soon, the price for the Sun Holy Stone exceeded one billion, leaving few bidders as such a sizable Sun Holy Stone is valued at about one billion in the market. Unless there is a dire need, no one wants to spend extra money without purpose.

“Eleven billion!”

The Night Wolf Demon Saint bid again, wanting to acquire the Sun Holy Stone. He was confident that as long as the You Mau Great Saint didn’t interfere, few would dare compete with him.

“Thirteen billion!”

However, this time, the Night Wolf Demon Saint miscalculated. The You Mau Great Saint remained lazily reclined in his chair while a stranger’s voice joined the bidding, raising the price by two billion at once.

“Who dares oppose the lord of this city?”

The Night Wolf Demon Saint’s expression darkened, his eyes glimmering with malice as he looked toward Du Yao, clad in black robe.

The bidding voice had originated from Du Yao’s mouth.

Whoosh!

The Night Wolf Demon Saint’s fierce might was overwhelming, causing those around Du Yao to quickly retreat, fearing being caught in the crossfire.

“Where did this person in black robe come from, daring to oppose our lord? Does he have a death wish?”

“I don’t know, never seen him before. And he lacks Holy Might, seems unlikely to be a saint. But without saint’s power, to provoke the lord—that’s courting death.”

“He’s been marked by the lord, better we retreat quickly. I don’t want to be seen as his collaborator by the lord.”

The crowd whispered, looking at Du Yao as if he were a plague, avoiding him hurriedly.

Yet Du Yao showed no panic at all, indifferent to being distanced by the crowd. Her fiery, alluring figure was concealed by the black robe, making her appearance unclear to anyone.

“Fourteen billion!”

Unwilling to let go of the Sun Holy Stone, the Night Wolf Demon Saint continued bidding.

“Fifteen billion!”

Under Su Han’s instruction, Du Yao immediately bid again, further increasing the crowd’s apprehensions toward her.

The first attempt might be accidental, but for her to follow Night Wolf Demon Saint’s bid once more was pure provocation.

“Do you really wish for death?”

The Night Wolf Demon Saint stared fiercely at Du Yao, his murderous intent unhidden.

The You Mau Great Saint’s status and strength far surpassed his, so naturally, he didn’t dare fight him, but for this black-robed stranger to dare challenge him too, does she think I am a sick cat?

Faced with the Night Wolf Demon Saint’s threat, Du Yao showed no fear or response. Her task was simply to bid for treasures on Su Han’s behalf; other matters were none of her concern.

As for offending the Night Wolf Demon Saint, she didn’t care, for he was from Hell, and her return this time was intended for revenge against Hell.

“Sixteen billion!”

The Night Wolf Demon Saint found it hard to swallow his pride and continued bidding.

But just as he finished speaking, Du Yao’s voice rang out again.

“Seventeen billion!”

This was an outright confrontation!

The Night Wolf Demon Saint glared at Du Yao, murderous intent radiating from his eyes, causing chills to run down everyone’s skin.

“Fine, fine, fine!”

The Night Wolf Demon Saint uttered three sarcastic ‘fines’ but ceased bidding. Yet, his murderous intent was apparent to everyone.

The crowd cast mocking looks at Du Yao, thinking defying the Night Wolf Demon Saint displayed sheer ignorance of life and death. Even after winning the Sun Holy Stone, surviving Red Moon City remained uncertain.

“Seventeen billion once, seventeen billion twice, seventeen billion thrice, sold!”

The Clear Wind Saint closed the bidding, per protocol, casting a curious glance at Du Yao, pondering her identity internally.

Nonetheless, within the black market ensures safety, Du Yao used the Storage Ring from Su Han to successfully claim the Sun Holy Stone.

The auction continued, with treasures being bid away by the Clear Wind Saint, but Du Yao, having made a spectacle once, didn’t bid again, instead waiting for the Eternal Blue Gold.

“Now, here is the sixtieth item on the agenda.”

The Clear Wind Saint reached into the Storage Ring to retrieve another treasure.

It was a fist-sized, entirely green fruit.

The apple-shaped fruit was vibrant green, exuding a rich life essence, more precious than the Life Spring Water, a prized item for curing diseases and saving lives.

“Superior Grade Holy Medicine: Jade Green Holy Fruit!”

Knowledgeable attendees gasped, recognizing the fruit’s provenance.

The Jade Green Holy Fruit, born among lush vegetation in areas rich with Wood Spirit Qi, contains abundant life essence and serves as a healing medicine. Just one Jade Green Holy Fruit can revive an individual, extremely valuable.

Quickly, fierce bidding for the Jade Green Holy Fruit commenced, as holding one is akin to having another life-saving option, who wouldn’t desire it?

Generally, Superior Grade Holy Medicine is priced around five billion, but this Jade Green Holy Fruit, with potent medicinal effects and five hundred years old, is thus priced higher, soon surpassing eight billion.

“Ten billion!”

A familiar voice echoed, and once more, everyone glanced at Du Yao. This was her second bid following the Sun Holy Stone.

“Who exactly is she, spending such large sums, after purchasing the Sun Holy Stone for seventeen billion, still having ten billion for the Jade Green Holy Fruit!”

The crowd was puzzled. Twenty-seven billion Spirit Stones isn’t trivial; weaker sanctuaries may find their entire essence comparable.

Rumors swirled about Du Yao’s identity, even as she felt puzzled herself, knowing Su Han desired the Sun Holy Stone and Eternal Blue Gold, how did the Jade Green Holy Fruit suddenly come into focus?

But since it was Su Han’s request, Du Yao had no means to refuse, furthermore, these weren’t her Spirit Stones, thus felt no guilt.

“Twelve billion!”

The Night Wolf Demon Saint spoke again, competing against Du Yao, yet under Su Han’s instructions, Du Yao pressed on.

Ultimately, the Jade Green Holy Fruit was clinched by Du Yao for fifteen billion.

This brought Du Yao’s grand total to twenty-nine billion, leading many to focus their attention on her.

A figure within the Supreme Realm carrying substantial wealth and won two treasures; there’s no way she wouldn’t be marked as prey.

The dark tide surged, clearly indicating that after the auction event, someone would strike behind the scenes.

Humans die for wealth, birds for food; this is an unchanging truth through ages.

Du Yao didn’t dignify these malicious gazes with attention; with Su Han beside her, she felt secure, after all, he could easily fell powerful beings like Black Impermanence.

Among all present, aside from the You Mau Great Saint, who could rival Su Han? And even the You Mau Great Saint might not capture Su Han.

Thus, Du Yao retained full confidence, ignoring all stares.

The auction kept rolling as treasures were sold, with others also marked by sinister eyes similar to Du Yao.

“Next is the eightieth auction item, Eternal Blue Gold!”

Finally, the much-awaited Eternal Blue Gold emerged!