Watching the change in Qi Tian, Zhao Li felt a subtle emotion, like a child growing up and having their own secrets they hide from their parents and elders.
Zhao Li didn't say anything more, simply keeping the matter in mind, and once again focused his attention on the Auction. He was hoping for a few more pleasant surprises like that.
Even if the news the Black Emperor Sect hyped turned out to be useless, just Qi Tian's transformation made this trip worthwhile.
The previous events, though long to describe, only took a few minutes. Everyone was still reeling from the shock of the Breakthrough Pill and hadn't fully recovered. Although the bidding and scrambling were still heated, they lacked some of the initial excitement and impact.
"Congratulations. The next auction item is made by a Poison Master and is called Sealing Sect Powder. As the name suggests, it can seal a Dou Sect's Cultivation Level."
At this moment, a glazed jade bottle was projected onto the stage. The bottle itself was valuable, and the contents within were naturally extraordinary.
Listening to the old man's words, Zhao Li's expression turned strange. This Sealing Sect Powder...
Pushing aside the slightly suggestive memories in his mind, Zhao Li watched the people scrambling like they had lost their minds after a few words from the old man. Most of them were individuals without Dou Sect strength but with some minor assets. He inwardly scoffed:
"Who came up with this trick to swindle people?"
It wasn't that the Sealing Sect Powder was fake. The strong Medicinal Power that suppressed Dou Qi and nerves was indeed enough to temporarily render a Dou Sect powerless, but only for an instant. It was certainly not, as the old man claimed, an extra life when facing a Dou Sect.
Zhao Li watched a young man buy the Sealing Sect Powder for a high price of four million Gold Coins, his eyes filled with elation. He couldn't help but twitch his mouth slightly.
There really weren't any normal people in the Black Corner Region. A normal person wouldn't think they could deal with a Dou Sect with just a packet of powder.
He shook his head gently, muttering to himself:
"A Poison Master, huh?"
His thoughts drifted at this moment. The word "Five Signs of Heavenly Decay" inexplicably appeared in his mind and lingered for a long time, but upon closer thought, he had no clue. He just vaguely felt that the path of a Poison Master might be helpful for his cultivation.
After a while, Zhao Li forcefully suppressed the thoughts in his mind. Whether it was a side door or an unorthodox path, if it existed, it was reasonable. He wouldn't underestimate any profession, but he wouldn't force it either:
"If there's a chance, I can get in touch."
Zhao Li hadn't forgotten about the future Little Medical Immortal, who wholeheartedly wanted to save people but whose fate played tricks on her, turning her into the Heavenly Poison Girl everyone feared.
Time flowed, and the Auction continued. Zhao Li also bid on a few small items he had been eyeing for a while. The Auction gradually approached its end with the appearance of the Black Emperor Sect Master, Mo Xuyu.
Mo Xuyu waved his hand at the white-haired old man who had been hosting the Auction earlier. The latter breathed a sigh of relief, then bowed and retreated. It seemed that the Black Emperor Sect Master would personally host the remaining Auction.
"Heh heh, I am Mo Xuyu. I believe many friends recognize me. You all gained something from the previous Auction. Those who stayed until now must be here for the news later."
Mo Xuyu's gaze slowly swept around, pausing briefly when it passed over certain areas. His hearty laughter echoed in the ears of everyone in the Auction House.
"You all must have been curious about that news for a long time. I won't keep you in suspense. Since you are all here for it, it wouldn't be fair to tell only one person. To ensure you all leave satisfied, this piece of news will be sold at a fixed price."
Mo Xuyu's words caused some confusion among the crowd. The strong frowned, while the weak rejoiced.
"Sect Master Mo, selling a piece of news multiple times, isn't that a bit too unsightly?"
A voice of doubt came from a Private Room on the second floor. It was Old Man Yin Shan.
The smile on Mo Xuyu's face slowly faded, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes. However, he didn't react, instead putting on a fake smile and slowly said:
"I am not as strong as Senior Yin Shan, and the Black Emperor Sect is just a small-time place. I don't have the ability to offend all of you Seniors, so I had to resort to this method to treat everyone equally."
Mo Xuyu actually felt a bit uncomfortable. The early promotion and hype had been so widespread, yet in the end, it felt a bit anticlimactic. But he had no choice. As soon as he sensed things were getting out of control, he simply stopped the Auction and sold it at a fixed price.
As his words fell, everyone's mouths twitched. If Mo Xuyu, with his extensive connections, and genuine Dou Sect experts were considered not strong, and the Black Emperor Sect, an old force that had stood firm in the Black Corner Region for many years, was just a small-time operation, then weren't they even worse than trash?
Mo Xuyu's words gave enough face to the Dou Sect experts and the major forces present. After a brief thought, as long as they could get the news, they didn't mind.
Old Man Yin Shan felt several unfriendly gazes directed at him and said nothing more, cursing inwardly:
"How unlucky."
He didn't catch the Fox, but instead got himself into trouble.
The silent confrontation between the Dou Sect experts made everyone feel like they were facing a formidable enemy, fearing that a fight would break out at any moment. Under a strange atmosphere, the Auction House fell silent.
Seeing this, Mo Xuyu slowly spoke, stirring up a thousand waves with one stone:
"This news is related to the legendary Dou Sheng. Anyone who wants the news must pay a million Gold Coins or equivalent value to purchase the opportunity. To ensure fairness, once the spots are confirmed, the news will be announced simultaneously. Furthermore, those who obtain the news are prohibited from spreading it within the sect's territory."
A million Gold Coins was precisely at a delicate threshold, the kind that people could accept if they gritted their teeth.
Even if someone planned to share it, he would seize the opportunity to make a profit.
Mo Xuyu stopped there, but his low voice was like a heavy bomb, directly causing a huge sensation in the Auction House. Countless gasps of surprise echoed, and the breathing in the hall became heated.
Dou Sheng, these two simple words, were enough to completely shatter the defenses in the hearts of any force.
People at this level could already be considered supreme experts standing at the pinnacle of the pyramid. With a flick of their hand, mountains would collapse, the earth would crack, and Space would shatter. This terrifying power, almost capable of contending with heaven and earth, was simply unimaginable for ordinary experts...
Anything related to a Saint would inevitably skyrocket in value. Therefore, even though many people knew that this might be a hyped-up promotion by the Black Emperor Sect, they still couldn't suppress the fanaticism in their hearts and came from thousands of miles away.
Feeling the scorching gazes from the VIP seats, Mo Xuyu's Dou Qi surged within him. A mighty Momentum suddenly erupted from Mo Tianxing's body. His sharp eyes slowly swept across the Auction House, pausing briefly at a few specific locations:
"Everyone, please abide by the rules of the Black Emperor Sect. This news is clearly priced. If you are interested, just exchange the corresponding wealth for the opportunity to listen. Otherwise..."
As his gaze swept across, the chaotic hall quickly quieted down, as if ice had been added to boiling water. The pressure from a Dou Sect expert was something no one present, except for Zhao Li, could easily ignore.
For a moment, the huge Auction House fell into an unusual silence. Even though the price was fixed and anyone could purchase the news, no one dared to be the first to "eat the crab" before the experts in the VIP seats and the old forces made a move.
In the VIP seats, there was also a strange silence at this time. Even some of the major forces that had been eager earlier were not speaking impatiently now. Instead, they leaned back in their chairs, their fingers gently tapping the armrests, saying nothing.
"I am quite curious. I wonder if a Dou Spirit Pill is enough to be qualified to hear this news?"
Zhao Li had been curious for a long time and had no intention of wasting time with them anymore, so he said directly.
"Naturally."
Mo Xuyu's face was practically beaming with smiles. A Dou Spirit Pill was also worth far more than a million. He became even more convinced that Zhao Li was a prodigal son from a major force and a big spender. His thoughts shifted, wondering what he was thinking.
With a start, things naturally went smoothly. People continuously took out money or equivalent items to purchase the qualification, eagerly waiting for the news to be revealed.
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