Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 436 Pei Ziyan's Persistence: The Holy Maiden's Heart is Bewitched?

A mysterious VIP actually offered a price—"Three hundred thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals!"

The price was announced like a bombshell, exploding in the crowd.

The crowd erupted in an uproar, a huge wave of discussion ensued.

"Three hundred thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals! Who is this person? Such generosity is simply astonishing!"

"That's right! Just who is this mysterious VIP? How dare he interfere in front of the three major powers of the Chu family, the Heavenly Demon Palace, and the Ten Thousand Buddha Temple!"

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"It seems the battle for the giant leg of the 'Nine Heavens Thunder Scale Beast' is far from over. The appearance of this mysterious VIP has made this auction even more unpredictable!" a middle-aged cultivator said excitedly.

"Hmph, who cares who it is? The higher the price, the more exciting it is for us to watch. Let's wait and see who will ultimately win this giant leg!"

A hot-blooded young monk waved his fist and shouted loudly.

A cacophony of exclamations, speculations, and excited discussions filled the air.

The entire auction hall descended into chaos, as if a violent storm was about to break out.

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The lively and boisterous noise from the audience rose and fell like a surging tide.

However, it could not penetrate the invisible yet solid barrier of the three private rooms, and it could not affect the tranquil atmosphere here in the slightest.

It was a tranquility that transcended worldly disturbances, as if it were isolated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world and existed in two different worlds.

Inside the private room where Pei Ziyan was located.

The soft, tranquil lighting illuminates each exquisite object, exuding an understated yet luxurious atmosphere.

However, the old woman standing behind Pei Ziyan had a slightly somber expression, as if shrouded in gloom.

The Holy Maiden actually offered 300,000 top-grade mystic crystals for one person?!

This number struck the old woman like a heavy blow.

You should know that 300,000 top-grade Xuan Crystals is equivalent to 300 million high-grade Xuan Crystals!

Such a huge sum of money was spent like water in the bidding process...

Like a gust of wind, it vanished without a trace with a gentle blow.

Although the saint once casually remarked that she was overthinking it.

But given the current situation, how could she not have doubts and let her imagination run wild?

Who exactly is this person, possessing such great charm that the Holy Maiden is willing to spend so much money to bid for them?

Although it wouldn't come to the point of giving up everything and going all in;

But this is definitely a considerable expense, enough to make any power feel the pinch.

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The old woman's thoughts were racing wildly through her mind.

Various thoughts kept flashing through her mind.

Every thought was like a pebble thrown into her once calm heart lake, creating ripples.

The more she tried not to think the worst, the more her thoughts raced uncontrollably toward that worst possible outcome.

Could it be that the saintess was bewitched by that person?

Or perhaps that person possessed some unspeakable secret about the Holy Maiden and was using it to blackmail her?

Or is there a huge conspiracy behind this, and the saintess is just a pawn in this conspiracy?

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Various terrifying thoughts swirled in her mind like ghosts.

The more the old woman thought about it, the more horrified she became, and a cold sweat broke out on her back.

A jumble of complex thoughts flashed through her mind, like a tangled mess that only got more chaotic the more she tried to unravel it.

The old woman finally couldn't hold back any longer; the doubts that had been suppressed in her heart were about to erupt like a volcano.

She moved her lips slightly, her voice filled with worry, and said:

"Holy Maiden, who exactly is it that has caused you to be like this..."

The words were on the tip of his tongue, but he stopped abruptly, as if afraid of disturbing the saintess's seemingly calm yet unfathomable thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Pei Ziyan slowly turned her head.

A languid yet captivating smile bloomed on her stunningly beautiful face, exuding an irresistible charm.

She parted her lips slightly and said softly:

"We'll know later."

Her voice was soft yet firm, possessing a magical power that instantly calmed the old woman's restless heart.

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Meanwhile, in the private rooms on the third floor.

The atmosphere in the private rooms occupied by the other three major forces was quite different.

Inside the elegant room of the Chu family.

Chu Xinghan's uncle, Chu Huai Ren, sat upright in a large chair, his posture upright and his expression calm, like a deep, unfathomable pool of ice, undisturbed.

Chu Xinghan stood proudly to one side, his body straight, his eyes revealing a sharpness and composure.

When they saw the mysterious man offer 300,000 top-grade Xuan Crystals.

Neither of them showed any obvious anger.

But beneath that calm, it seemed as if a volcano was about to erupt.

Chu Huai Ren narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold smile curving his lips. His voice was deep and icy, as if it came from the deepest hell:

"Very well, an unknown nobody dares to provoke the Chu family, he truly doesn't know his own death!"

"In this Central Plains, how dare anyone easily challenge the prestige of my Chu family!"

Chu Xinghan frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said:

"Uncle, this person has such wealth, he must not be an unknown person, he just doesn't want to be exposed."

"His secretive behavior suggests he may have ulterior motives."

Chu Huai-ren snorted coldly, exhaling a disdainful breath from his nostrils:

"Hmph, those who hide their true colors are nothing to fear."

"However, it's a pity that I couldn't get the leg of the 'Nine Heavens Thunder Scale Beast' for you."

"This beast's leg contains immense power. If you can use it, it will greatly benefit your cultivation."

Chu Xinghan quickly bowed and said sincerely:

"It's alright. Xinghan has seen everything Uncle has done and will accept this favor."

"My uncle has devoted himself to the Chu family and to me. I will always remember this and will work even harder in the future to live up to his expectations."

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Inside the private room of the Heavenly Demon Palace.

The green-feathered toucan, Shao Qinghan, was so angry that he transformed into his true form, and all his feathers stood on end.

It flapped its wings, approached the white-haired Li Tianxing, and said in a sharp, indignant voice:

"Who is this person, daring to openly oppose my Heavenly Demon Palace!"

"In this Central Plains, my Heavenly Demon Palace has always acted with impunity. When have we ever suffered such humiliation?"

"If we find out who he is, we will grind him to dust and show him the consequences of opposing my Heavenly Demon Palace!"

Li Tianxing sat there quietly, showing little reaction on his face, maintaining his calm and aloof demeanor.

But in those deep eyes, a raging fire seemed to be burning, as if it wanted to incinerate the whole world.

His hands were clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the exertion.

It is clear that he was not calm inside; he had simply suppressed his anger deep inside.

The old demon Shao Jihe also looked rather unpleasant, his already sinister face now even more gloomy.

He frowned, a hint of resentment and ruthlessness in his eyes, and said:

"Three hundred thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals have far exceeded the price of this giant beast's leg."

"But we came here for the Nine Heavens Thunder Scale Beast, so we absolutely cannot give up."

"This beast is of vital importance to our Heavenly Demon Palace."

"If we can obtain it, the strength of the younger generation of our Heavenly Demon Palace will definitely reach a new level."

After a moment's thought, a resolute glint flashed in his eyes, and he decisively raised the price:

"Three hundred and twenty thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals!"

The price was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly igniting a flurry of discussion among the cultivators present.

"Three hundred and twenty thousand top-grade Xuan Crystals! That's almost enough to buy a medium-sized sect!"

"The Heavenly Demon Palace is determined to obtain the giant leg of the 'Nine Heavens Thunder Scale Beast'. It seems that the mysterious person is in trouble."

"That's right. The Heavenly Demon Palace has always been ruthless. That mysterious person dared to compete with them; he's probably in grave danger."

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Various voices mingled together, creating a deafening roar that seemed poised to overturn the entire auction hall.

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Inside the private room where Wanfo Temple is located.

The old monk, Master Ziyang, was about to bid, his determined gaze revealing his unwavering resolve to acquire the giant leg of the "Nine Heavens Thunder Scale Beast."

However, at this moment.

The young monk Lu Wuwei, who had been standing quietly to the side, suddenly spoke, his voice clear and firm:

"Master, there's no need."

"You brought me out this time mainly to broaden my horizons and give me some experience."

"On this path of cultivation, we should rely on our own efforts and understanding to cultivate, rather than blindly depending on external things."

Master Ziyang paused slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, and waited quietly for Lu Wuwei to continue.

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