Top-tier Unruly Master

Zhang Kaizhi's brows were tightly furrowed at this moment. He had thought the Aurora Skygem would be easily within his grasp, but unexpectedly, a Ding Fan popped up, who now drove up its value to the current level.

One must know, the Aurora Skygem held immense significance for Zhang Kaizhi—he was determined to get it no matter what…

Although the price of the Aurora Skygem has skyrocketed to this extent, Zhang Kaizhi wasn't going to let go easily.

"To show my sincere heart, I must get my hands on this Aurora Skygem no matter what," Zhao Kaizhi declared loudly. "I am willing to offer a Sixth Grade Artifact of Attack in exchange for this Aurora Skygem…"

"Fuck! Sixth Grade! Is this guy insane?!"

"A Sixth Grade Artifact of Attack! With such a treasure, why bother buying the Aurora Skygem…"

...

The crowd below erupted into a buzz. You see, a Sixth Grade Artifact of Attack was virtually considered a treasure, so much so that even the Great Gate Sect might not possess an artifact of such level.

Let it be known, Peach Blossom Female Sect's Peach Immortal Sword is at most a Fifth Grade Artifact of Attack.

"A Sixth Grade Artifact of Attack is not worth it," Luo Shui, standing beside Zhang Kaizhi, commented at that moment.

"Luo Shui, I just want you to understand my heart. For you, it's not just a Sixth Grade Artifact of Attack I'm willing to offer, but even a Grade Eight Artifact of Attack," Zhang Kaizhi said solemnly.

Ding Fan, watching from a distance, couldn't help but feel sickened.

Zhang Kaizhi really knew how to spew nonsense with his eyes wide open; his intentions for Luo Shui's virginity and for the Nine Luminaries Fire were clear as day.

Zhang Kaizhi's purpose was so strong, yet he spoke with such a pretense of deep affection and righteousness…

Because Zhang Kaizhi had offered a Sixth Grade price, many in attendance gave up on competing further, seeing no point in continuing the bid.

"This friend is willing to exchange a Sixth Grade Artifact of Attack for the Sky-changing Pearl; is there anyone else willing to offer a higher-grade artifact?"

At that moment, the elder hosting onstage surveyed the crowd and spoke.

Having asked three times and receiving no response, the elder continued, "Since no one is offering higher, then this Sky-changing Pearl—"

"Wait a moment…" Just as the elder had not finished speaking, Ding Fan once again stood up from the sidelines.

Instantly, all eyes in the crowd turned towards Ding Fan, curious to see what treasure he would offer next.

Having previously presented Fifth and Sixth Grade Pills, the crowd was filled with anticipation for what Ding Fan was about to present.

"Friend, please make your offer," the elder on the stage prompted Ding Fan.

"I am willing to offer two Fifth Grade Pills to bid for this Sky-changing Pearl."

Two Fifth Grade Pills at once? The atmosphere below immediately reached a climax.

"I've seen big spenders, but never one quite like this. Offering two Fifth Grade Pills in one go! Could this person be a Pill Concoction master?"

"I don't even have a single Fifth Grade Pill, and here he is, throwing out two at once. Talk about infuriatingly jealous comparisons!"

...

At this point, the elder brought out an abacus and started calculating with a series of clacks. After some time, he raised his head and looked towards Zhang Kaizhi.

"Two Fifth Grade Pills in exchange for the Sky-changing Pearl is acceptable. Do you have any further bids, friend?"

Zhang Kaizhi gritted his teeth. The situation had reached a point where he had no other choices.

"For this Sky-changing Pearl, in addition to the Sixth Grade Artifact of Attack, I will add one Fifth Grade Pill!" Zhang Kaizhi declared.

Boom…

The scene was instantly set ablaze.

This was undeniably the most explosive moment of the day. The price straight shot up to a Sixth Grade Artifact accompanied by a Fifth Grade Pill.

This bid was simply the highest of the day!

"Are these people all crazy? As if a Sixth Grade Artifact of Attack and a Fifth Grade Pill cost nothing?"

"I don't get it…"

...

The elder on the stage, having heard Zhang Kaizhi's bid, directly turned his gaze towards Ding Fan. "Friend, do you wish to raise the offer?"

Ding Fan shook his head slightly at that moment.

Ding Fan had never intended to actually win the bid for the Aurora Skygem. The main reason he had been bidding was merely to drive up the price of the Aurora Skygem and to further trouble Zhang Kaizhi's wallet.

Now, Zhang Kaizhi had offered a Grade Six Artifact of Attack and a Fifth Grade Pill.

This bid was quite high; at least no comparable bids had been seen at the auction that day. Moreover, Ding Fan could tell that this bid was near the limit Zhang Kaizhi could afford. If the bidding continued, it was likely that Zhang Kaizhi would have nothing more to offer.

So, at this moment, Ding Fan chose to voluntarily let go.

Making Zhang Kaizhi spend a Grade Six Artifact of Attack and a Fifth Grade Pill for a fake Aurora Skygem could be considered a part of the vengeance.

Once Ding Fan opted out of the bidding against Zhang Kaizhi, no one else showed any interest in competing with Zhang Kaizhi for the bid. Therefore, the Elder hosting the auction quickly wrapped things up and awarded the Aurora Skygem to Zhang Kaizhi.

When Zhang Kaizhi received the Aurora Skygem, he was practically overjoyed.

While others did not know the true power of the Aurora Skygem, Zhang Kaizhi was well aware of it. Originally, within the barrier beneath Zhangjiajie, it was the Aurora Skygem that changed the climate inside, causing some to be frozen to death within the barrier.

From the state of the frozen casualties, it was clear they had been frozen instantly. The ability to encase a world in ice demonstrated the Aurora Skygem's formidable prowess.

However, at that moment, Zhang Kaizhi also felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. As formidable as the Aurora Skygem was, the cost of obtaining it was significant—his Grade Six Artifact of Attack had been always with him, and the Fifth Grade Pill was saved for breaking through to the next stage. Now, he had thrown them all in for the bid.

At this time, Zhang Kaizhi glared fiercely at Ding Fan, who was sitting not too far away.

If not for Ding Fan's interference, the situation would not have turned out this way. He might have been able to secure the Aurora Skygem with just a third-grade Artifact of Attack.

'Kid, just wait until this auction is over. I'll make you wish you were dead!' Zhang Kaizhi thought viciously to himself.

Naturally, Ding Fan sensed the malevolent gaze that Zhang Kaizhi cast his way. However, Ding Fan did not take it to heart, for the feud between him and Zhang Kaizhi was bound to be settled when the time came.

By then, someone on the stage had already passed the Aurora Skygem to Zhang Kaizhi.

"Luo Shui, from the first moment I saw you, I was deeply captivated by you. Today, in the presence of this Aurora Skygem, I swear I will always treat you well, and I hope you will accept my love," Zhang Kaizhi said, extending the Aurora Skygem towards Luo Shui.

Luo Shui's cheeks flushed, but she remained composed. After pondering briefly, she slowly accepted the Aurora Skygem that Zhang Kaizhi offered her.

After Luo Shui accepted Zhang Kaizhi's Aurora Skygem, there were actually people in the audience who started to applaud.

"Blessings to the two cultivators. May you be forever together, growing old side by side..."

Even the usually stoic Elder hosting the event offered a word of congratulations.

Ding Fan sneered inwardly at this scene. Zhang Kaizhi's acting skills were still superb. If it weren't for his previous performance before Ding Fan, one might truly believe Zhang Kaizhi to be a man of genuine feelings.

After this small interlude, the auction continued.

The subsequent items for auction did not interest Ding Fan at all. Eventually, he simply closed his eyes to conserve his energy.

"Next up for auction is silk from a Nine-Headed Spider... This silk is a main material for crafting high-level Defensive Artifacts. As for the bidding, both money and goods are acceptable..." the Elder on the stage announced.

Silk from a Nine-Headed Spider?

Hearing this name, Ding Fan opened his eyes again and stared at the stage.

It didn't take long for an attendant to bring the silk to the stage, and Ding Fan directed his Divine Sense to examine it. After scrutinising, Ding Fan was pleasantly surprised. This was indeed a treasure.

The Nine-Headed Spider was considered supreme among toxic creatures, usually difficult to subdue.

What was most formidable about the Nine-Headed Spider was the silk it produced, which was exceptionally tough. Even if Ding Fan unleashed the Nine Luminaries Fire, it would definitely be impossible to burn through the silk, making it an ideal primary material for high-grade magic artifacts.

Ding Fan had recently obtained Dragon Scales from Dragon Hunter, which were impervious to both water and fire and had excellent defensive capabilities. He had been wanting to craft a Defensive Artifact with these scales but had yet to find the right material to link them together, delaying the crafting process.

Yet, he hadn't expected that he would stumble upon silk from a Nine-Headed Spider today! Ding Fan felt secretly fortunate inside, truly, fortune favors me!

"I bid five million..." someone started with a bid.

"Sorry, my friend, but the minimum starting bid for all treasures at this auction is ten million. A bid of five million won't cut it," the Elder on the stage politely told the bidder.

With the Elder's words, the man's face turned red with embarrassment. He shrank back and said no more.

The tickets here alone cost ten million, opening a bid at only five million indeed did not look good.

"I bid fifty million for the silk," said a thin and tall man as he raised his hand.