Immortal Venerable's Order
Chapter 310 - 305 Sitting Upstairs [Fourth Update]

Chapter 310: Chapter 305 Sitting Upstairs [Fourth Update]

The cultivator who loudly claimed to buy the hairpin outright at the auction scoffed, "So what? No matter what the starting price is, I’m offering ten billion top-grade spiritual stones. If anyone can top that, feel free to bid higher!"

The entire auction hall fell silent, everyone staring blankly at the man.

Yu Qi quickly interjected, "Ladies and gentlemen, this one-of-a-kind top-grade hairpin with three-attribute attack and defense has a current bid of ten billion top-grade spiritual stones. If no one bids higher by the count of three, it will be his!"

"Ten billion, going once, ten billion, going twice..."

"I bid eleven billion!"

Someone shouted and wiped the sweat off their forehead, adding, "Damn, almost got fooled by that kid, nearly forgot to up the bid!"

"Hey!"

"Even though that hairpin has Ice and Fire attribute attacks and I can’t use them to the fullest with my Gold attribute, I still want to compete. I bid fifteen billion top-grade spiritual stones. Carry on..."

"Fifteen billion!"

Yan Rufeng stood there stunned, muttering to himself, "Damn, I didn’t expect the hairpin I casually forged to sell for such a high price. This is outrageous. My heart can’t take it; my blood pressure is skyrocketing. I need to take some medication to lower it..."

The three-attribute attack and defense hairpin forged by Yan Rufeng eventually sold for eighteen billion top-grade spiritual stones, bringing the auction to a close.

As the event concluded, Yan Rufeng kept his head down, looking utterly disinterested. However, amidst the departing crowd, someone’s remark made him even more frustrated.

"Sister Yu, I hope your store will stock more of these top-grade multi-attribute artifacts next time. I didn’t bring enough spirit stones today, so I couldn’t bid."

"Pfft!"

Yan Rufeng felt like vomiting blood from his heart.

"Haha!"

Yu Qi covered her face, giggling.

"Daoist, as I said earlier, that multi-attribute attack and defense hairpin is a unique item. Our store doesn’t have any more!"

"What? A unique item?"

Those who hadn’t left exclaimed in unison.

"Damn, I didn’t catch that earlier. Only eighteen billion, what a steal for that guy!"

"Fuck!"

"An irreplaceable unique item handed over just like that. Damn, I was waiting for the next bidding round, and now it’s all over."

"Hehe!"

Someone in the crowd chuckled maliciously, "Daoist, don’t be disheartened. I have a daring plan."

"Ho."

The man gave a sinister smile and whispered, "Daoist, great minds think alike. How about we take advantage of the dark night together?"

"Roar!"

One person growled lowly.

"It’s a moonless, windy night. Can I join in?"

"Geez!"

A mocking voice rose from the crowd.

"You three, do you know what day it is? You still think about killing and looting?"

All three replied in unison, "Daoist, are you joking? Does killing and looting follow a schedule?"

"Hey!"

The man coldly sneered, "Daoist, with the tournament approaching, if you plan on doing something bad, wait until two months later. Meanwhile, be careful not to let the buyer of that hairpin know your intentions, or you might not live long enough if you face them in the ring in a month..."

"Uh..."

...

Most of the bidders had already left the auction hall, with Yan Rufeng still in a daze.

"Brother Rufeng!"

Xu Jiaojiao frowned, gently nudging Yan Rufeng with her delicate hand.

The listless Yan Rufeng looked up weakly and muttered, "Sister Jiaojiao, why are you pushing me?"

Xu Jiaojiao coldly remarked, "Brother Rufeng, what are you thinking? Everyone’s gone. Let’s go back."

Yan Rufeng lowered his head and quietly said, "Let’s go then."

"Pfft!"

Xiao Fei couldn’t help but laugh, "Brother Yan, is your expression because you didn’t win that top-grade hairpin at the auction?"

Yan Rufeng’s face changed, and he loudly said, "Stop mentioning that top-grade hairpin. I’m already in a bad mood!"

"Haha!"

Xu Jiaojiao chuckled, "Brother Rufeng, it’s just an accessory for girls. Is it worth it?"

Xiao Fei smiled, "Brother Yan, you didn’t place a single bid the whole time. Why are you upset?"

"Sigh!"

Yan Rufeng sighed, "Brother Xiao, that’s not why I’m upset."

"So what is it?"

Xiao Fei and Xu Jiaojiao asked in unison.

"Sigh."

Yan Rufeng let out a long breath, "Forget it, I’ll just go back and make some more of these multi-attribute attack and defense top-grade artifacts."

"What!"

"Brother Yan, what did you say?"

Xiao Fei’s face darkened, and he incredulously asked, "You can forge these multi-attribute attack and defense top-grade artifacts?"

Yan Rufeng paused, composed himself, and calmly said, "Brother Xiao, let’s not talk about it. Let’s go back and come here again tomorrow."

Just as the three were about to leave, they heard a soft, yet penetrating voice.

"Young Master Yan, please wait!"

Yan Rufeng stopped and turned around to see Yu Qi, dressed in an elegant red gown, gracefully walking towards him.

Yan Rufeng pointed at himself and asked, "How do you know my surname is Yan?"

"Haha!"

Yu Qi covered her face, smiling, "Young Master Yan, I overheard your conversation earlier. Please don’t mind it!"

"Haha!"

Yan Rufeng chuckled, "Miss Yu Qi, is there something you need from me?"

Yu Qi gave a charming smile, "Young Master Yan, can’t I invite you for some tea and a chat even if there’s nothing else?"

"Haha!"

Yan Rufeng smiled, "The greatest joy of my life is having tea and chatting with beautiful women. With such a kind invite from Miss Yu Qi, I have no reason to refuse!"

Being praised was a pleasure, but being complimented by a charming man felt even sweeter. Yu Qi’s face bloomed with a radiant smile, her heart as sweet as if it had been touched by honey.

"Haha!"

Yu Qi giggled shyly, "Please, Young Master Yan, come upstairs."

Yan Rufeng smiled gentlemanly, then turned to look at Xiao Fei and Xu Jiaojiao, "Sister Jiaojiao, Brother Xiao, you two head back first."

Xu Jiaojiao glared at Yu Qi and then smiled at Yan Rufeng, "Brother Rufeng, I won’t go anywhere. I’ll wait here for you."

Xiao Fei shook his head helplessly, "Sister Jiaojiao, Miss Yu Qi is inviting Brother Yan. It wouldn’t be appropriate for us to join."

"Haha!"

Yu Qi’s laughter was like the tinkling of silver bells, pleasant to the ear.

"In that case, please, Young Master Xiao and Sister Jiaojiao, join us upstairs as well!"