Chapter 548

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

"This is five hundred thousand!"

"Even many aristocratic families and sects can't produce that much!"

"These people's origins are absolutely not simple!"

Faced with the price of five hundred thousand, the vast majority of people fell silent.

Even if someone spoke, it was only private whispers, with absolutely no intention of bidding.

At this level, raising the price further no longer held any meaning.

Especially the fat cultivator; not only did he not continue bidding, but he narrowed his eyes, his expression behind the mask seeming to smile, even carrying a hint of playfulness.

At this moment, Xu Zhangqing stared tightly at that tall man, thinking secretly in his heart: "This voice is so familiar, seems like I've heard it somewhere......"

The more he looked, the more he felt the other party's eyes were familiar.

As he watched, a person suddenly popped into his mind.

Comparing this person with the figure in his mind, although one wore a mask and the other didn't, one wore a black robe and the other didn't, their builds matched perfectly; it was undoubtedly the same person.

Good fellow, isn't this Zhao Lie of the Longhu Immortal Sect!

This person is three meters tall, possesses a royal bloodline, and his constitution is even more special; he is currently at Golden Core Perfection, and is also the Longhu Immortal Sect's current second-ranked genius figure, with strength outrageously strong.

Xu Zhangqing never expected that the other party did not go to the Central Region to hunt yaoguai, but actually appeared on the Wan Family Treasure Ship.

However, on second thought, this Longhu Talisman Scripture was originally the Longhu Immortal Sect's inheritance item; it was only reasonable for them to appear here.

What's more, they were even willing to bid with spirit stones, which already gave the Wan Family enough face.

Thus, his gaze toward the fat cultivator and the others suddenly carried a trace of pity.

These fellows originally thought they had run into a group of "lambs waiting for slaughter," but never imagined they had set their sights on a wolf wearing sheepskin.

If they really fought, these people would undoubtedly die.

From this it can be seen, not participating in the bidding just now was correct.

The waters of the fifth layer are truly too deep.

Passersby, Wan Family people, the fat cultivator's group, and Longhu Immortal Sect disciples...... it's hard to imagine that people of different ranks and statuses would gather together just like this.

Looking at this posture, something will absolutely happen, and many people will definitely die.

Seeing no one bid further, Wan Niang announced on the spot: "Congratulations to this honored guest, for winning the Longhu Talisman Scripture with five hundred thousand middle-grade spirit stones!"

Clap clap clap!

Must say, quite a few people played along.

Among them some were Wan Family people; after all, they made a fortune, so they were naturally happy from the bottom of their hearts.

There were also some onlookers watching the show, feeling this auction was lively enough.

But if we're talking about the most enthusiastic applause, it was instead the fat cultivator's group.

These fellows looked at Zhao Lie and the others with eyes that almost had the word "greed" carved on their faces.

Even the fat cultivator actively stepped forward, saying with a fake tone: "This time I didn't bring enough spirit stones, so I won't compete with you all; this Longhu Talisman Scripture counts as yours.

Next time, let's find a chance to properly compete."

However, Zhao Lie, this kind of proud and arrogant top-tier genius, how could he possibly entertain such a feigned gesture of goodwill?

He directly chose to ignore, turned his head to face the Wan Family people, and cleanly completed the transaction with one hand paying money and the other receiving goods.

Thus, this Longhu Talisman Scripture could be considered returned to its original owner.

Although it cost money, there was no choice; who told this place to be the "No-Management Area," one can only follow their rules.

With this, the fifth layer's auction came to a pause.

As for when it will open again, we'll have to wait for the Wan Family to summon a thousand ships to gather and reopen the trading area next time.

On the other side, the guards who had been guarding the entrance turned and walked down the steps; not long after, they reopened the entrance and exit.

Xu Zhangqing immediately sent a voice transmission urging: "Go, we shouldn't stay here long.

Let's hurry outside to find Lao Hu and them, then leave this place."

Seeing his state, Su Jinli asked curiously: "What did you discover again?"

Xu Zhangqing glanced at Zhao Lie's group behind him and the fat cultivator's gang, then sent another voice transmission: "That tall one is Zhao Lie of the Longhu Immortal Sect; the few people with him are unexpectedly all Longhu Immortal Sect core disciples, and there might even be an Immortal Sect elder hidden inside!"

Su Jinli and Yu Shiwen stared wide-eyed upon hearing this.

The Wan Family dared to auction the Longhu Immortal Sect's inheritance item; they probably never imagined the other party would directly come knocking, and critically, the fat cultivator's people are watching from the side, looking for a chance to stir up trouble.

With this situation, it would be strange if nothing happened.

Although Su Jinli wanted to watch the show, considering Xu Zhangqing and the others' strength was relatively weak and they might be affected or even injured, she thought it over and ultimately decided to leave together with everyone first.

Soon, the three of them left the fifth layer, not stopping for a moment along the way, and quickly walked out of the Wanbao Giant Ship.

When they arrived at the Central Plaza, they saw Spirit Rong Night, Lu Wu, Miao Huayu, and Xu Linshan four people at a glance.

As for Zhang Su, Rong Yan, and the other five people, they had not appeared yet for the time being, unknown where they went.

Xu Zhangqing hurriedly took out a communication talisman, first trying to contact them, and soon received a reply.

It turned out these five people entered Wanbao after leaving Wanhui, and were currently on the third layer buying spirit pills; the two sides happened to miss each other.

As for Hu Bugui and Zhao Ziyue, Xu Zhangqing contacted them but never got through; even their communication talismans' spiritual light was intermittent.

Su Jinli saw this and explained: "The Fence Area side is rather special; to prevent outsiders from peeping, a spiritual array blocking fluctuations was set up, so communication talismans naturally can't connect.

Looks like we have to go there first to find the people, then leave this place."

Xu Zhangqing nodded helplessly: "No choice, we can only do it this way."

Everyone waited in place for a while, but Zhang Su, Rong Yan and the others still hadn't come out; instead, they first saw Zhao Lie of the Longhu Immortal Sect, as well as the fat cultivator and his group following behind him.

The two groups, one after the other, appeared to be planning to leave the Wanbao Giant Ship directly.

Seeing this situation, Xu Zhangqing instead breathed a sigh of relief, and his expression also became calm.

If they fought here, it would inevitably harm innocents and stir up a great chaos.

But once outside and fighting, whether they live or die, it would have nothing to do with himself and the others.

A moment later, Zhang Su, Rong Yan and the others finally came out, all wearing smiles on their faces, clearly very satisfied with the results of this shopping and resource exchange.

The group gathered together and headed toward the Fence Area, preparing to find Hu Bugui and Zhao Ziyue.

However, to reach the Fence Area, they first had to pass through these dense stalls in the Outer Perimeter.

As far as the eye could see, all were temporary stalls pieced together from various boats, skiffs, shuttles, and rafts, chaotic yet forming a world of their own.

The stall owners here were completely different from those of the Loose Cultivator market.

Hardly any could be seen dragging their families along; they were either lone Loose Cultivators coming and going alone, or representatives dispatched by some team, specially here to resell things.

Regardless of where these goods came from, in short the prices were cheap, the varieties abundant, and the quality also passable.

Walking along this way, Xu Zhangqing and the others encountered several treasures they wanted, but finding people was urgent right now, so they could only temporarily suppress the thoughts in their hearts and leave it for later.

The entire Fence Area was hidden in a corner at the edge, with only one entrance and exit, an extremely long and narrow passage.

Equivalent to a hidden space specially carved out beneath that mass of boats, skiffs, shuttles, and rafts.

Everyone entering inside was wrapped in black robes and wearing masks, each looking mysterious and secretive.

But just as Xu Zhangqing and the others were about to enter, a sudden "Boom—" huge sound rang out from the distance, an explosion actually occurred, followed by a ball of scarlet flames soaring into the sky!