Chapter 819: with translation of chapter title

819. Chapter 817: Bidding on Puppet Beasts

"Bidders need to personally go onto the auction platform and inject their own magical power into it, to demonstrate their desire and determination for the Heart of the Stars."

Hearing this, the cultivators in the auction hall began to discuss, everyone deliberating whether to go onto the auction platform to bid.

At that moment, a cold voice suddenly sounded: "I bid 8,000,000 mid-grade spirit stones."

Everyone couldn't help but glance over, focusing their gazes on the mysterious bidder who had remained silent all along.

Everyone was speculating about his identity, why he valued the Heart of the Stars so highly.

Lu Yuan's heart stirred; he felt this mysterious bidder was not simple, yet he did not show much concern, focusing more on his own plan.

At this moment, Hong Lietian stepped forward, glanced at the mysterious bidder, then walked toward the auction platform.

The tense atmosphere once again enveloped the entire venue, as everyone awaited Hong Lietian's bid.

Hong Lietian stared at the Heart of the Stars and said, word by word: "I, Hong Lietian, bid 10,000,000 mid-grade spirit stones!"

Inside the hall, a clamor erupted instantly, everyone began to discuss, and Hong Lietian's bid left them shocked.

Lu Yuan and Feng Tianfeng exchanged a glance, knowing this price far exceeded their means.

Hong Lietian looked at Lu Yuan and Feng Tianfeng, smiling as he said: "Lu Yuan, Feng Tianfeng, step back for this auction."

His voice was calm, yet the firmness and determination it conveyed were shocking.

Lu Yuan clenched his fists, knowing Hong Lietian's move was for their benefit; they needed more alchemy materials to face the upcoming challenges.

Feng Tianfeng also knew Hong Lietian's decision was correct; she lightly bit her lip, her expression resolute.

The tense atmosphere spread through the auction hall, as everyone awaited the mysterious bidder's decision.

The mysterious bidder remained silent for a moment, then finally lowered his placard, bidding no further.

Lu Yuan sat in the VIP room, his brows tightly furrowed.

He felt anxious and uneasy, for the upcoming auction of water-attribute forging materials placed great pressure on him.

Although he had accumulated considerable resources in the Lei Huo Dan Ge, facing such high expenses he also felt somewhat strained.

Seeing this, Su Liyan lightly patted Lu Yuan's shoulder and gently said: "Lu Yuan, it's fine; we'll find a way."

Lu Yuan slightly turned his head, gazing at Su Liyan's warm eyes, his unease seemed to ease.

He nodded, indicating he had adjusted his state and was ready to face the upcoming challenges.

At the auction, various exotic specialties appeared one after another, among which some powerful puppet beasts drew everyone's attention.

Lu Yuan had previously studied puppet techniques in depth, knowing controlling these puppet beasts was no easy task.

He secretly pondered whether to bid on some puppet beasts as aids for his future cultivation.

As the auction proceeded, a peculiarly shaped water-attribute puppet beast was brought onto the auction platform.

The puppet beast was stout, its whole body emanating water-attribute spiritual energy, making one fall for it at first sight.

"This water-attribute puppet beast is a rare treasure; controlling it would greatly enhance the strength of water-attribute cultivators."

The auctioneer's voice echoed throughout the hall, prompting everyone to bid against each other.

Lu Yuan fixed his gaze on the water-attribute puppet beast, a hint of longing arising in his heart.

He knew that if he could control this puppet beast, it would be of tremendous help to his future cultivation path.

Lu Yuan kept his eyes on the water-attribute puppet beast displayed on the auction platform, complex emotions surging within him.

He deeply understood that controlling such a puppet beast was not easy, yet he could also sense the immense power it contained.

Su Liyan beside him whispered a reminder: "Lu Yuan, your soul power is still insufficient; the final price may be high, so let's wait and see."

Lu Yuan fell silent for a moment, turned his head to Su Liyan, and gratefully said: "Thank you for your reminder, Liyan."

"What you said is correct; we should still wait for a more suitable opportunity."

He took a deep breath and made his decision.

In another corner, the elders of the Black Flame Sect discussed heatedly, their opinions divided on whether to invest in these puppet beasts.

True Lord Po Tian pondered for a moment, then said: "Let's observe for now, waiting for a better opportunity to appear."

Hong Lietian's eyes flickered with a cold light as he sneered: "Investing in these puppet beasts might be a good choice."

"Our Youhun Sect can harness their power to add new strength to our sect."

At the same time, Su Liyan stood beside her young disciple Xiao Wei.

Xiao Wei's eyes sparkled as she said to Su Liyan: "Senior sister, that water-attribute puppet beast looks really powerful; I really want it."

Su Liyan gently shook her head and said softly: "Xiao Wei, your soul power has not yet reached the standard to control such a high-grade spirit beast, and the price may exceed our means."

"Let's first solidify our own cultivation."

Xiao Wei lowered her head, slightly disappointed, yet still heeded her senior sister's advice.

She knew Su Liyan always had her best interests at heart and would not let her take risks.

Those present discussed animatedly, and the auctioneer loudly announced: "The starting bid for this water-attribute puppet beast is one thousand taels of silver!"

As bidding calls rose and fell, the atmosphere grew ever more heated.

Lu Yuan watched the crowd bidding fiercely, a hint of excitement also stirring in his heart.

But he knew well that now was not the time to bid; he must stay calm and wait for the best opportunity.

As the price gradually rose, the water-attribute puppet beast finally sold at an astonishing price.

After the auctioneer announced the end, the entire hall erupted in noise.

Lu Yuan silently gazed at the puppet beast displayed on the auction platform, nearly of sixth-grade spirit beast level, his eyes flashing with a hint of complex emotion.

Such a puppet beast's power is undoubtedly immense, yet controlling it is equally difficult.

Su Liyan beside him whispered a reminder: "Lu Yuan, this puppet beast appears even more powerful; we should still be cautious."

Lu Yuan gave a slight nod, looking gratefully at Su Liyan: "Thank you for always caring for me, Liyan."

"Mm, we need to wait for a better opportunity."

Lu Yuan took a deep breath and made up his mind.

In another corner, the elders of the Black Flame Sect were engaged in heated discussion, holding different opinions about this auction.

True Lord Po Tian furrowed his brow and said, "We should still wait and see, not act rashly."

However, Hong Lietian smiled and said, "Perhaps this investment is not a bad choice either; our Youhun Sect can control these puppet beasts, adding more combat strength."

At the same time, Su Liyan and her young disciple Xiao Wei stood to the side.

Xiao Wei's eyes sparkled as she said to Su Liyan, "Senior sister, this puppet beast is truly amazing; I want one too." (End of chapter)