Chapter 352: No Face Given

Xu Dongyun brought a small box to the auction stage, opened it carefully, and introduced to everyone: "Soul-Returning Pill can save those whose Soul is about to be extinguished, and can also let those who have seized a body and been reborn quickly restore their Soul. Starting price is 1 billion medium‑grade Crystal Stones, and each bid must increase by at least 10 million medium‑grade Crystal Stones."

"30 billion medium‑grade Crystal Stones!" After Xu Dongyun finished speaking, Ye Liuyun changed to a hoarse voice and immediately added 20 billion medium‑grade Crystal Stones.

He knew that with this item, if the price were raised slowly it would surely exceed 30 billion medium‑grade Crystal Stones. So he chose to show his determination from the start, making the crowd reluctant to touch it.

Hooray!

The audience instantly became lively again!

"Directly added 20 billion!"

"Damn it! Does this still let others participate? Bullying because you have no money?!"

The audience said all sorts of things, and some even started cursing outright.

One elder angrily said, "How can you raise the price by so much at once! You must be causing trouble, right?"

"I have money, I just like to play like this, can you control me?" Ye Liuyun said in a hoarse, disdainful tone.

The auction host Xu Dongyun also frowned. If everyone played like Ye Liuyun, it would affect the auction price. However, he didn't think Ye Liuyun couldn't afford it, since no one had dared to cause trouble in their Heavenly Language Tower. Moreover, the treasure chest location where Ye Liuyun sat was certainly not for those short of money.

He simply asked whether anyone else would bid.

At that moment, a hoarse old voice rang out: "I am Grand Elder Pei Yong of the Eastern Region's Fierce Cloud Pavilion. This item is of great significance to me; could you give me some face and let me have this Soul-Returning Pill? I bid 35 billion!" With his words, the elder also released the aura of the Fivefold Celestial Gang.

"The Fierce Cloud Pavilion of the Eastern Region is said to be a top force there! They've all come here to the auction?"

"With his status and realm, no one would dare contest him, right?"

The others began to discuss.

"40 billion!" Ye Liuyun was unmoved and kept raising the bid.

For a moment, everyone looked toward Ye Liuyun's private room, curious to see who was bold enough to challenge someone from such a powerful faction.

Old Ge was already stunned when Ye Liuyun shouted 30 billion. His mouth stayed open, staring blankly at Ye Liuyun.

Pei Yong also frowned; instead of raising the price, he spoke again: "Young man, give me this Soul-Returning Pill, and I will owe you a favor, how about it? Otherwise, even if you win the bid, you won't be able to take the pill away!"

"A Grand Elder of such a faction offering a single favor—this kid will definitely give it up!"

"Indeed! If he doesn't give it up, I doubt even the people of the Fierce Cloud Pavilion would spare him."

Just as the crowd was chatting, assuming Ye Liuyun would concede,

Ye Liuyun's calm voice sounded again: "If you have money, keep raising the bid; if not, get far away. I have no time for idle chatter!"

Wow! another gasp rose from the audience.

"This kid is really cocky, daring to insult the Grand Elder of the Fierce Cloud Pavilion!"

"No respect at all! Looks like the one in that private room is also a ruthless person!"

"What did you say?" Pei Yong heard and his face changed; his Divine Sense shot straight toward Ye Liuyun's private room.

Ye Liuyun calmly asked the host Xu Dongyun on stage: "Is the auction over? Or do you intend to watch us fight and then continue?"

Xu Dongyun then reacted, immediately blocking Pei Yong's Divine Sense attack.

"The auction hall forbids violence. If you dare violate again, I will have to ask you to leave!" Xu Dongyun doesn't care about Pei Yong's background. The rules of their Heavenly Language Tower cannot be broken by anyone.

Pei Yong had to withdraw his Divine Sense, glanced at Ye Liuyun's private room, and sat down resentfully. "Fine! You kid have guts! I want to see how you take it out of the Heavenly Language Tower!"

This time Ye Liuyun ignored him entirely and urged the host: "Are you still auctioning? Shut up the irrelevant people! If you can't control the venue, just replace the host!"

Host Xu Dongyun's face also changed, he almost wanted to go up and slap Ye Liuyun. But he then realized Ye Liuyun was right. The incident was indeed Pei Yong's threat first. He loudly said: "Young master, that's a lesson! From now on, no more idle talk, just bid directly!"

While saying that, he asked again: "40 billion medium‑grade Crystal Stones, is there anyone else to bid?"

For a moment, everyone couldn't gauge Ye Liuyun's depth. Any force daring to challenge the Fierce Cloud Pavilion was probably not small. So no one wanted to offend Ye Liuyun.

In the end, the Soul-Returning Pill was won by Ye Liuyun for 40 billion.

The Soul-Returning Pill was delivered by a servant to Ye Liuyun's private room, and Ye Liuyun paid the Crystal Stones directly. The pill itself was immediately swallowed on the spot by Qiong Qi.

Old Ge widened his eyes at Qiong Qi. "With that bite, the 40 billion Crystal Stones are gone!"

"Then what? Isn't this thing just food?"

Qiong Qi retorted. Old Ge was choked into silence.

The auction then continued, and the crowd quickly refocused on the bidding for other items.

Ye Liuyun originally had a few items he liked and wanted to buy, but the Fierce Cloud Pavilion's price hikes caught him off guard. He just smiled and didn't mind much.

Soon, it was time for the auction of a treasure.

This time the auction was for the Twin Ghost Hand Lotus, a treasure that allows a Soul Cultivator to enhance the Soul. Yan Holy Son, who had been silent, finally began to actively join the competition.

"1.5 billion!" Yan Holy Son just announced his price.

Ye Liuyun immediately shouted: "3 billion!"

"Ugh, it's this kid again! Is he about to make a move?" The crowd found it entertaining.

"3.5 billion!" Grand Elder Pei Yong of the Fierce Cloud Pavilion shouted again.

"I'll give it to you!" Ye Liuyun chuckled and fell silent.

Hooray! the audience burst into laughter.

But the Fierce Cloud Pavilion elder's face turned sour. Spending 3.5 billion on something he couldn't use made him look like a big fool.

Just as he regretted it, Yan Holy Son saved him. "3.501 billion!" he shouted, seeming truly intent on acquiring the Twin Ghost Hand Lotus.

"40 billion! I gave it to Grand Elder Pei, how could I let you kid snatch it! Grand Elder Pei, keep raising the price, I promise I won't compete with you!" Ye Liuyun said mockingly to Pei Yong.

Many people laughed along, thinking to themselves, "This kid really courts death! Is it wise to toy with the Grand Elder of the Fierce Cloud Pavilion like this?"

The fury in Pei Yong's eyes was about to erupt! If not for being in the Heavenly Universe Tower, he would have acted long ago! "Fine! Kid, you are noted!" he said, then closed his eyes, ignoring the surrounding sounds.

At that moment, Yan Holy Son's voice rang out: "Your personal grudges can be settled after the auction ends; why disturb others' bidding here? I am the Holy Son of the Southern Region's Yin Ghost Sect, please do not affect this auction."

"Indeed! I am Jin Peng, the Little Pill King of the Central Region, please give this friend some face!" Jin Peng added in support.

"Get lost! You two brats, how could you talk about face with me! You think my bid is causing trouble? Which eye of yours saw me causing trouble? Did I win the item without paying? What are you guys, daring to slander me?" Ye Liuyun, imitating the great powers, shouted angrily!