Chapter 821: 821. Chapter 819: Calling the Price, Calling Old Gao

821. Chapter 819: Calling the Price, Calling Old Gao

A flame of challenge ignited in Lu Yuan's heart; he took a deep breath and resolved: "Three million two hundred fifty thousand medium-grade spirit stones!"

True Lord Po Tian's eyes flashed with a hint of admiration, and he shouted again: "Three million five hundred thousand medium-grade spirit stones!"

Lu Yuan's face showed a determined expression, and without hesitation he shouted: "Four million medium-grade spirit stones!"

The atmosphere at the scene tensed to the extreme; the bidding between the two top cultivators shocked the entire auction venue.

Each bid increase was a challenge to the other's strength, as well as an affirmation of his own resolve.

"Four million one hundred thousand medium-grade spirit stones!"

True Lord Po Tian's voice rang out again.

Lu Yuan frowned tightly; he knew raising the bid again would be risky, but he did not want to give up easily.

He said firmly: "Four million two hundred fifty thousand medium-grade spirit stones!"

True Lord Po Tian smiled faintly, looking at Lu Yuan as if testing his resolve and strength.

Finally, he announced: "Four million three hundred thousand medium-grade spirit stones!"

Lu Yuan's heartbeat quickened; he felt all eyes in the venue focus on them.

He took a deep breath, fixed his gaze on True Lord Po Tian with determination, and resolved to win this auction.

"Four million three hundred fifty thousand medium-grade spirit stones!"

Lu Yuan shouted his final bid increase without hesitation.

True Lord Po Tian smiled faintly, fell silent for a moment, then finally announced: "Congratulations to Lei Huo Dan Ge for winning the Seven Grade Peak Azure Sea Crystal with four million three hundred fifty thousand medium-grade spirit stones!"

The venue instantly erupted in a deafening cheer, and Lu Yuan felt a surge of joyous victory rise in his heart.

After leaving the auction, Lu Yuan still felt a faint unease in his heart.

He knew someone was secretly following him, and that person was from the Youhun Sect.

This left him feeling very confused, as he had no dealings with the Youhun Sect, let alone any grudge.

This sudden act of following made Lu Yuan doubt the true intentions of the Youhun Sect.

To ensure his safety, Lu Yuan decided to temporarily leave the crowd and find a quiet place to think.

He swiftly employed the Five Elements Escape Technique, turning into a wisp of clear wind, and quickly left the auction grounds.

Arriving at a secluded grove, Lu Yuan halted his movements and fell into contemplation.

Recalling the earlier scene, he found his perceptive ability was indeed good, able to detect the follower's presence in time.

But he wondered why someone from the Youhun Sect would take an interest in him.

He had not offended them, nor had any contact.

"Perhaps it's because of my acquaintance with True Lord Po Tian?"

Lu Yuan's heart suddenly brightened as he recalled his friendly interaction with True Lord Po Tian at the auction.

He had once aroused True Lord Po Tian's interest with a special pill recipe, and thus they formed a brief connection.

Lu Yuan speculated that the Youhun Sect might be interested in his pill-refining ability, or perhaps wanted to obtain some secrets of immortal arts from him.

After a moment's thought, Lu Yuan made up his mind to act more cautiously henceforth to avoid unnecessary trouble.

He took a deep breath, dispelled his doubts, and decided to press on.

Just as he rose to his feet, a figure suddenly appeared before him.

Lu Yuan startled, then immediately eyed the newcomer warily.

The newcomer was a young woman dressed in purple robes, lovely in appearance, with a cold demeanor.

"Are you Lu Yuan?"

The woman asked coldly.

Lu Yuan furrowed his brows; he had never seen this woman before and did not know who she was.

But he faintly sensed that this woman seemed to know something about him.

"Yes, I am Lu Yuan."

"Who are you?"

Lu Yuan replied warily.

The woman glanced at Lu Yuan, then gave a dismissive smile: "It seems you're truly not worth my effort."

Lu Yuan was stunned upon hearing that; he did not understand why the woman mocked him so.

A surge of anger rose in his heart, yet he did not know how to respond.

"Are you from the Youhun Sect?"

Lu Yuan finally voiced the doubt in his heart.

The woman smiled faintly, confirming Lu Yuan's guess: "That's right, I am from the Youhun Sect."

"You should feel honored to be personally tracked by someone from our Youhun Sect."

Lu Yuan gritted his teeth, feeling his dignity insulted, yet he clearly knew he currently lacked the ability to oppose her.

"What do you want from me?"

Lu Yuan forced himself to calm down, attempting to communicate with her.

The woman glanced around, then said coldly: "I came to warn you not to associate with True Lord Po Tian any further, or you will regret it someday."

Lu Yuan was taken aback upon hearing that; he had not expected the woman's purpose to be a warning.

He couldn't help but think of the feud between the Youhun Sect and the Black Flame Sect; perhaps that was why this happened today.

"The grudge between the Youhun Sect and the Black Flame Sect has nothing to do with me; my acquaintance with True Lord Po Tian is merely a passing encounter."

Lu Yuan replied in a firm tone.

A flash of anger crossed the woman's eyes; she was clearly dissatisfied with Lu Yuan's answer.

"You'd better not get involved, otherwise you'll bear the consequences."

The woman's words were full of threatening intent.

Lu Yuan gave a cold snort, he was not afraid of the other's threat: 'I always act according to my own principles, I will not back down because of others' disputes.'

I will continue to associate with True Lord Po Tian; what can you, Youhun Sect, do about it?

Upon hearing this, the woman flew into a rage and lunged at Lu Yuan, a black long sword appearing in her hand, killing intent surging.

Lu Yuan reacted instantly, he without hesitation activated an immortal method, his form instantly soaring into the air to dodge the woman's attack.

"Su Liyan, help me deal with him!" Lu Yuan shouted loudly.

Just then, Su Liyan's figure suddenly appeared behind the woman, the ice crystal long whip in her hand lashing out like lightning.

The woman suddenly turned, dodging Su Liyan's attack, then she coldly said: 'You two juniors, don't delude yourselves into thinking you can deal with me.'

As her voice fell, a stream of black flame shot from her hand, heading straight for Su Liyan.

Su Liyan's expression changed, she tightly gripped the cold jade ice shard in her hand, condensing a layer of frost shield to block the woman's flame attack.

Lu Yuan seized the opportunity to use the 'Heavenly Gang Northern Dipper Formation', his body like lightning, the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword in his hand instantly slashing out, sword aura icy, pointing straight at the woman.

The woman gave a cold snort, the black long sword in her hand swung, clashing with Lu Yuan's sword aura.

In an instant, sword light interwove, fire light scattered in all directions.

The battle was extremely fierce, Lu Yuan and Su Liyan, relying on their tacit cooperation, exerted their full strength to fight the woman.

The woman, relying on the Youhun Sect's unique martial arts, also displayed great strength.

After a fierce battle, the woman finally felt somewhat overwhelmed, she gritted her teeth, a flash of resolve crossing her eyes.

"This time I'll let you off, but next time won't be so easy." (End of chapter)