Chapter Thirty-Three: Fierce Competition

  Entering the auction hall of Longtian Business Group, the seats inside were almost full. In the middle, there was a circular platform that seemed to be made of celadon jade.

  On the table is a leopard skin with flower spots, and on the round table there is also a jade stone table for displaying exhibits.

  At this time, the auction had not yet begun, and on the round platform there were several beautiful women singing and dancing.

  Luo Xiao Tian also didn't know where he got the auction tickets from, thirty-four admission tickets, all of which were seats that were relatively close to the front.

  Luo Xiao Tian and his group hadn't even sat down yet when someone greeted them.

  "Unexpectedly, Qingyang Gate attaches great importance to the Jiuyou Qianlong List and the Jiuyou Dragon List ranking competition this time. The deputy gate master and the grand elder are both in action. However, unfortunately, you can't participate in the martial arts competition, no matter how many people come, it's useless." The voice was somewhat gloomy and eerie, obviously not on good terms with Qingyang Gate.

  "Xuanyuan Lingfeng, don't be so foul-mouthed." Ling Xinyue said with a smile.

  Lu Shitian's face looked very unsightly, but he didn't say a word.

  Xuan Yuan Ling Feng is the deputy sect master of Wuji Sect. Among the strong practitioners in the Divine Realm of Jiuyou City, he can be considered a top-notch figure.

  Bi Fan and others also couldn't get a word in edgewise, each of them sat down separately.

  The Wuji Sect people were also present, including Nanfeng and others. Those people all looked at Yusiyan with a devouring gaze.

  Yu Siyan defeated them with one move last night, greatly sweeping their faces, and these people naturally didn't have a good expression.

  Those sitting in the front row were all relatively powerful sects of Jiuyou City. Many people from these sects knew each other, and they took the opportunity to exchange warm greetings before the auction began.

  Sitting next to Wuji Sect is a disciple of Bagua Gate, and the leader of Bagua Gate is the Great Elder ***.

  Looking at Qingyangmen's eyes, sharp and piercing, full of provocative meaning.

  All along, Bagua Gate has been trying to replace Qingyang Gate's position and wants to pull Qingyang Gate down from its horse at all times.

  Unfortunately, the last time the gossip gate didn't succeed, it was just a little bit short, and still lost to Qingyang Gate.

  In order to surpass Qingyang Gate in the next assessment, Bagua Gate is vigorously cultivating the younger generation and striving for more points in the Jiuyou Pinyin Dragon List and Jiuyou Dragon List ranking competition.

  The assessment of the five major forces is very strict, as it is held once every ten years. The achievements made by each sect within these ten years will be scored, and there are fixed rules for scoring, so don't worry about anyone cheating.

  If a disciple of any sect can get the first place in the Jiuyou Qianlong List, they will have points. The second and third places also have points, but the points are slightly less.

  In recent years, Bagua Gate has been targeting Qingyang Gate everywhere, and Wuji Sect is the backstage of Bagua Gate, naturally also trying every means to suppress Qingyang Gate.

  Fortunately, Qingyang Gate is wise and has secretly connected with the City Master's Mansion in recent years. With the support of the City Master's Mansion as an ally, Qingyang Gate can hold on for so long.

  "Ladies and gentlemen, I am Long Xiangtian from the Long Tian Merchant Guild, hosting this auction. I hope you will all give your enthusiastic support." On the round platform appeared a robust middle-aged man with a powerful voice, full of authority.

  Everyone who knew Longxiangtian was extremely surprised because Longxiangtian was the person in charge of the Longtian Chamber of Commerce in Jiuyou City, and he actually presided over the auction himself.

  "This auction is actually hosted by Long Xiangtian himself, it seems that the Long Tian Chamber of Commerce attaches great importance to today's auction." Ling Xinyue said in surprise.

  Yu Siyan said, "Although the Longtian Chamber of Commerce is not a force in Jiuyou City, the status and position of the person in charge of the Longtian Chamber of Commerce in Jiuyou City are no worse than those of the city lord."

  When Yusi Yan said this, the inner disciples of Qingyangmen were shocked and opened their mouths wide, looking at Longxiangtian's eyes with a few more respectful intentions.

  In this world, the strong will be respected.

  Bi Fan clenched his fists and secretly vowed to become a top-notch strongman.

  As for the contradictions between Qingyangmen and Wuji Sect, as well as Bagua Gate, he didn't want to get involved. However, if someone provoked him, Bi Fan wouldn't mind taking action.

  Bi Fan's gaze swept around, wanting to see if Dongfang Qinglong had arrived, but unfortunately did not see Dongfang Qinglong.

  "I declare, the auction is now officially open. The first item up for bidding is a mid-grade mystic iron sword, suitable for powerful warriors to wield. The starting price is 4,000 crystal stones, and those interested please bid, with each increase in price not less than 100 crystal stones." Dragon Xiangtian's voice was very loud and clear.

  He lifted the red cloth covering the Xuan Iron Sword, revealing its true appearance.

  The Xuan Tie sword has a broad and thick blade with no edge, and at first glance, you can tell that it is incredibly heavy.

  "This Xuan Iron Sword is forged from Xuan Iron and its weight isn't any lighter than my Tyrant Emperor Gun!" Jing Feng was somewhat surprised.

  Mo Nan Road: "Xuan Tie Jian is not suitable for the disciples of Qing Yang Men to use, because our cultivation method is a light and agile route, it's not as practical as Qing Zhu Jian." Mo Nan said.

  "Five thousand crystal stones!" Someone had made a bid and directly added another thousand crystal stones.

  Moreover, the bidders were not from the five major powers. The people present came from nearly a hundred sects, and there were many strong individuals from families and merchant groups, plus loose cultivators, totaling tens of thousands of people.

  The Xuan Tie Sword is out, and there are definitely many people who want it.

  "I'll pay six thousand crystal stones for this Xuan Tie sword," said a tall and powerful young man.

  Generally, the value of a medium-grade magic treasure is around 5,000 crystal stones. A better one can sell for 6,000 to 7,000 crystal stones, and the best ones are worth over 10,000 crystal stones. For example, the Xuan Tie sword, due to its precious materials, has a true value of nearly 7,000 crystal stones.

  "I'll give 8,000 crystal stones!" This time, someone spoke up from a bit further forward.

  Jing Feng said: "The bidder is a disciple of Zhong Jian Men. Although Zhong Jian Men is slightly inferior to the Five Great Sects, their strength is not much different."

  "The disciples of Zhongjianmen competing for Xuan Tie Jian is very normal." Bi Fan smiled and said.

  "There are many who like to use heavy weapons, and the Heavy Sword Sect probably won't be easy to deal with either." Mo Nan said calmly. Anyway, they didn't go to compete for the Xuan Tie sword, where they were whispering to each other, sizing each other up.

  "Nine thousand crystal stones!" Someone else made a bid, the bidder was a loose cultivator sitting in the back row, it seemed that not all loose cultivators were very poor.

  "Ten thousand crystal stones!" A disciple of the Heavy Sword Sect bids again.

  The price of Xuan Tie Sword has broken ten thousand so quickly, it seems that Long Tian Merchant Guild's choice of the first auction item is correct, and the atmosphere has been lifted up.

  10,500

  "Eleven thousand!"

  The price is still rising alternately, and there are more than two competitors.

  Long Xiangtian's face was calm, and it was unknown what he was thinking in his heart. It was also because he was the person in charge of Long Tian Merchant Group in Jiuyou City, and he had seen many grand scenes before, so he didn't care about this small crystal stone at all.

  He didn't care, but many people below were shocked with their mouths wide open.

  The Xuan Tie Sword was originally worth around 7,000 crystal stones, but now it has been hyped up to 13,000 crystal stones, and there is still someone competing with the Heavy Sword Sect's disciple.

  "14,000 crystal stones and a Xuan Tie sword. We must have it." The disciples of the Heavy Sword Sect bid again.

  Finally, the loose cultivator who was competing with the Heavy Sword Sect stopped bidding, and at this point, the price had already doubled that of the Xuan Iron Sword itself.

  Bi Fan was attending an auction for the first time and couldn't imagine that auctions could greatly increase the value of items.

  He couldn't help but think of those stolen treasures on his body, and wondered how many crystal stones he could sell them for if he were to auction them all off.

  Just thinking about it was exciting, but Bifen quickly calmed down.

  Bi Fan's treasures were mostly obtained from the disciples of the nine major sects. If they were exposed, it would likely cause endless trouble. It's better to quietly get rid of them and not make a fuss about it, even if it means losing some profit.