Chapter 139: Probe

Following the Cold Ice Dog being auctioned off, the atmosphere in the Auction House was also stirred up, and the second auction item was quickly presented on stage; before long it was auctioned off as well, and the scene was bustling with excitement.

As one Demonic Beast after another was auctioned off, soon it came to the finale Demonic Beast that had captured everyone's attention.

Yu Dahai's expression also turned serious; he suppressed the strange feeling in his heart, his face becoming solemn without revealing the slightest clue, took a deep breath, and said gravely:

"The next item we are auctioning is the finale Spirit Beast that everyone has been eagerly awaiting, suspected of possessing a trace of the Nine-Tailed Fox Bloodline of Qingqiu — the Nine-Colored Silver Fox!"

"Everyone, what kind of Divine Beast the Nine-Tailed Fox is, I presume I don't need to introduce further, right?"

Clapping his hands, Yu Dahai pulled back the curtain, and a dainty, adorable little fox, entirely silver-white with Charm-filled eyes, appeared before everyone's eyes.

Judging by appearance, it didn't differ much from an ordinary Silver Fox, but its aura was richer, the Charm intent on its body heavier, and most strangely, its nine fluffy tails fanned up and down, nine colors hooking the hearts and minds of the crowd.

For a moment, quite a few people watched, entranced, their hearts and minds swaying along with it.

"It really is nine-tailed! And we can be certain these aren't tails implanted later through Spell Techniques — the nine tails share the same source; they are genuinely heaven-born and earth-raised!"

"Although it differs from the legendary Qingqiu Nine-Tailed Fox, never mind the rest — just based on this presentation alone, taking it out would awe a whole crowd!"

"Currently, even three-tailed foxes are very rare, yet this one has nine tails! No matter how you put it, buy it at auction first, then talk; perhaps it's not that miraculous, but it's absolutely not a loss!"

"If used for alchemy… to extract that miraculous bloodline within its body… then…"

Voices of discussion rose and fell in succession; quite a few people were roused in spirit, gazing at the Nine-Colored Silver Fox on the Auction Stage with burning eyes, as if thirty-year bachelors seeing a stark-naked beauty.

That gaze subconsciously made the Nine-Colored Silver Fox's tails shrink slightly, its eyes uneasy as they darted about in panic.

"It… it's so cute."

Amid the crowd, a murmur rang out; Sun Shihan looked at the Nine-Colored Silver Fox, her eyes obsessed, then glanced at the people around staring at the fox with fervent gazes, her face revealing displeasure; she turned and looked at the Nine-Colored Silver Fox with gentle eyes.

"Don't be afraid, I'll take you home."

Regarding the claim that the Nine-Colored Silver Fox possessed the Nine-Tailed Fox Bloodline of Qingqiu, she naturally sneered at it, yet she also had to admit that the Nine-Colored Silver Fox was truly miraculous, rare and hard to find.

It might not boost her own strength much, but it was incredibly cute and evoked pity — wasn't that enough? Nine-Colored Silver Fox! Auction starts now, opening bid, one thousand spirit stones!"

"One thousand one hundred spirit stones!" Someone immediately placed a bid.

"One thousand two hundred spirit stones."

"One thousand three hundred spirit stones!"

………

Before long, the bidding price soared to an astonishing two thousand eight hundred spirit stones; this price already made many people hesitate and retreat, their pockets too shallow to raise the bid.

"Two thousand eight hundred spirit stones once, is there anyone else raising the bid?"

On the Auction Stage, Yu Dahai sat upright and proper, striving to suppress the excitement in his heart, and brought the Auction Hammer down once.

"I bid three thousand spirit stones!"

Just when everyone thought two thousand eight hundred spirit stones was already the limit, a clear voice drifted over leisurely.

The crowd looked toward the sound — it was Sun Shihan, gritting her teeth and offering the high price of three thousand spirit stones.

"This… this person is so very beautiful, and spends so generously — three thousand spirit stones! One look and you know her family background is extraordinary!"

Someone gazed obsessively at Sun Shihan. "I so wish she'd keep me…"

"Are you crazy? Do you not know who that is? That's Sun Shihan, the Outer Sect Genius Disciple of Yushou Peak! The Goddess of quite a few Yushou Peak disciples!

You dare harbor designs on her — you'd probably die without knowing how, and rumor has it Sun Shihan has already been taken as a disciple by a certain Elder; her background is deep, not to be provoked!"

The person beside him reminded in a low voice, extinguishing the gazes of some who harbored other thoughts.

Sensing several people beside her casting ill-intentioned looks, Sun Shihan's gaze turned cold, yet she couldn't well flare up; instead, quite a few simps voluntarily surrounded her, glaring angrily at those people.

"Good, three thousand spirit stones once, three thousand spirit stones twice, three thousand spirit stones thrice!"

"Sold!"

As expected, the Nine-Colored Silver Fox ultimately went to Sun Shihan.

After paying the money Backstage, Sun Shihan looked at the Nine-Colored Silver Fox, revealed a smile, teased it a bit, then put it away properly and continued back to the front.

Although she had no money left on her to continue bidding, as a Beast Tamer she still had considerable interest in the Spirit Beasts coming up next, so naturally she wouldn't leave the venue early.

Seeing the Nine-Colored Silver Fox actually auctioned off to Sun Shihan, Yu Changsheng was somewhat surprised, but he still said not a word; facing a fellow disciple, he felt not the slightest guilt, and inside he was blooming with joy.

Flipping a Spirit Beast for three thousand spirit stones — this speed of raking in wealth was simply too fast.

After the Nine-Colored Silver Fox, the next on stage was the Sun Divine Bird Three-Legged Golden Crow.

Plainly put, it was just Yu Changsheng using the Three-Yang Bird plus the Big-Foot Bird in Bloodline Fusion, then raising its Realm through a few feedings.

To say it relates to that legendary Divine Beast — truly it's only similar in appearance; by bloodline they couldn't be connected even with an eight-pole rod, but its potential is not bad, still surpassing ordinary Spirit Beasts by quite a margin.

And the people who came here aren't fools either; naturally they wouldn't believe it truly contains Divine Beast bloodline, but buying it for research and appreciation is well worth it.

"Three-Legged Sun Bird! Suspected descendant of the Three-Legged Golden Crow, potential unfathomable — auction starts now, opening bid, one thousand spirit stones!"

The moment Yu Dahai's words fell, someone immediately started bidding.

After a bout of fierce bidding, the price quickly soared to three thousand spirit stones.

The bidder was dressed magnificently, groomed properly, a youthful-looking Cultivator with an arrogant demeanor, possessing a cultivation base at Qi Refining Peak; he glanced lightly at the surrounding bystanders, and those who had intended to continue bidding mostly fell silent, mute as winter cicadas.

"Everyone, this Three-Legged Sun Bird — I, Chen Ronghua, have taken a fancy to it; I truly like it, so please grant me some face, and I, Chen, will be endlessly grateful." Chen Ronghua said lightly, and after finishing he even cupped his fist in a salute.

Though the words were polite, the threatening intent within them was plainly evident.

"It's Chen Ronghua — this guy is a ruthless character; best not provoke him."

"This guy — even if he wins the bid, I'm afraid… after offending him, the consequences won't be pleasant."

The crowd muttered in low voices, whispering among themselves; for a time, no one dared bid again.

Of course, not everyone feared Chen Ronghua; a small few watched this scene silently without a word, their eyes revealing an expectant look.

Chen Ronghua wasn't worth their excessive wariness, but this group of people — plainly put, few are easy sorts; most harbor other thoughts, wanting to use this opportunity to probe this Qiyao Pavilion.

(Chapter End)