"Hmm! I won't stop until you beg for mercy," Su Zimo said with a meaningful smile in her eyes, casting a cold smile towards Jun Lintian, who was observing her.
"Fifteen hundred taels," He Yunting raised the bid by five hundred taels, drawing everyone's attention towards him.
He Yunting, being familiar with Su Zimo, already knew her intentions, especially since Jun Lintian and Su Ziyun were present.
Meanwhile, Ling Qiushui glanced at He Yunting and frowned.
Mu Yunxuan, who was on the stage, remained unfazed, silently observing the events unfolding. She despised Jun Lintian, and her eyes revealed her hatred towards him. "Su Zimo, is that really you? I will personally reveal your true face."
"Two thousand taels," Jun Lintian calmly spoke.
Su Ziyun glanced at Su Zimo with pride, planning to have Wang Ye capture this moment and give her a copy of the scene. He felt that he had suffered enough humiliation in the past few days.
"Two thousand five hundred taels," He Yunting promptly shouted.
"Three thousand taels," Jun Lintian responded with a composed tone.
The atmosphere turned tense, and everyone sensed the brewing conflict between the two bidders. Silence filled the air.
The auction stewards on the platform recognized the situation and wore knowing smiles. At times like these, their treasures tended to sell better.
Meanwhile, Su Li and Su Qi ventured further into the Psychedelic Forest, relying on their combined efforts to fight off the monsters that threatened them along the way. They reached the center of the forest.
"Brother, should we continue moving forward? From what I know, the deeper we go, the stronger the monsters become. The heart of the Psychedelic Forest is said to be inhabited by divine beasts," Su Qi said, his cultivation not as advanced as Su Li's, already drenched in sweat after continuous battles.
"Don't you want to challenge yourself? The Psychedelic Forest is boundless, and the deeper we go, the more powerful the monsters become. I've heard our Grandmaster say that there's a spirit grass called Dusheng Nether Grass in this forest. Combined with Silver Grass, it can be used to refine the Soul Rejuvenation Pill, which has a significant effect on Xin'er's recovery. Let's give it a try today," Su Li suggested, refusing to give up. He wanted his family to be healthy and happy, and he was determined to find a way to cure Xin'er's illness.
"For Xin'er's sake, let's fight today, my brother. I hope our mother can successfully obtain the three Silver Grasses today," Su Qi agreed, taking out two Qi Recovery Pills and handing one to Su Li.
"Brother, take a Returning Qi Pill to maintain your strength," Su Li reciprocated, offering the pill to Su Qi.
Suddenly, the ground shook, and a deafening roar echoed through the forest as the trees around them toppled.
"Damn humans! How dare you trespass into my territory," a furious voice reverberated, and Su Li and Su Qi hastily took a few steps back.
Looking up, Su Li furrowed his brow.
"Qi'er, it's a Divine Beast Stage Soul Devouring Thunder Shadow Lion Demon Beast. Its teeth and claws are venomous. Be careful," Su Li warned, noticing the creature's presence.
Upon hearing this, Su Qi gulped, no longer concerned about caution but desperately wanting to escape. A Divine Beast Stage Demon Beast was no match for them, especially when it surpassed the Saint Beast Stage.
"Brother, there really is a Divine Beast Stage beast! Do we really have to fight it?" Su Qi asked, feeling anxious.
Su Li straightened his posture, ready to engage.
"If we don't fight, we'll only meet our demise. Qi'er, don't be afraid. Remember what our mother said: no matter the challenge, as long as you take action, there's always a way. This Soul Devouring Thunder Shadow beast has weaknesses too. If we don't fight it, how will we know if we can defeat it? Defeating this Divine Beast Stage Demon Beast will also allow you to advance to the next rank in cultivation," Su Li comforted his younger brother and himself. Truthfully, he was terrified upon seeing the Divine Beast.
"Alright, alright. No child has ever entered here before. This God will feast on your tender flesh. It's been a while since I had such a delicacy," the Soul Devouring Thunder Shadow Lion Demon Beast's eyes gleamed with greed.
Su Li frowned, wondering if someone else had also intruded.
"Roar!" The Soul Devouring Thunder Shadow Lion Demon Beast attacked Su Li.
Su Li leaped into the air, using his Heavenly Glory technique to launch a fierce counterattack against the beast.
Su Qi didn't want to be left behind, so he joined the fight.
Meanwhile, at the Mu family's auction house, the bidding for the Star Soul Ring had skyrocketed to nine thousand taels.
"Nine thousand taels," He Yunting called out, swallowing nervously as he glanced at Su Zimo beside him.
Su Zimo remained composed, her bright eyes shimmering.
Is King's Landing really so wealthy? Will he be fooled by this? He Yunting grew anxious.
Upon hearing He Yunting's bid, Jun Lintian's brows furrowed deeply, resembling the Chinese character "川." It might have been his bottom line, but he couldn't allow his noble status to be tarnished in front of others, let alone become a laughingstock.
"Ten thousand taels," Jun Lintian announced, holding his breath. If He Yunting continued to raise the bid, he wouldn't be able to leave the Mu family auction house with his dignity intact.
At the same time, Su Ziyun anxiously squeezed a handful of sweat for Jun Lintian. Today, Wang Ye brought 10,000 taels in silver tickets.
"We don't need to continue this bidding war. Since the third prince desires it, let him have it," Su Zimo spoke calmly, her voice carrying a tinge of coldness that resonated throughout the audience.
He Yunting felt instant relief upon hearing her words. He had worried that Su Zimo would push the bidding further. In truth, he had doubts about whether the silver in her space ring was genuine. However, he had received the silver, so he couldn't dismiss it entirely.
"As the three princes seem to have an interest in this Star Soul Ring, I won't compete any further. The ring belongs to Wang Ye. Please, Wang Ye," He Yunting expressed, a mixture of pain and affection evident in his expression. He knew this was Su Zimo's intention.
In that moment, a surge of triumph filled Jun Lintian's heart, and a victorious smile graced his face. He tilted his head, looking proudly at Su Zimo, only to find her lips curved in a playful and disdainful smile. In an instant, Jun Lintian seemed to grasp something, his eyes glaring at Su Zimo with a mixture of anger and bloodlust. He had been fooled, and the pride that had surfaced moments ago had been shattered.