Chapter 230: Seeing Liu Jinshui Again
"Xi'er, my feelings for you are clear. If you like this piano, I'll buy it for you,"
In a private room, a young cultivator spoke. It was apparent that he was one of Xi Yao's suitors. Coming across an item that was a couple's set linked to Xi Yao, he wouldn't let the opportunity slip by easily.
"Xi Yao doesn't understand. In this life, Xi Yao lives only for the Path of Qin Music and cannot tolerate the slightest desecration. Anyone who dares to buy this piano to disrupt my cultivation path will face only one outcome, and that is death!"
Xi Yao's tone was icy cold, her words laden with killing intent.
With those words, the wealthy young masters who were ready to vie for the piano hesitated, for in terms of status and identity, they were no match for Xi Yao.
If she truly wished to kill them, their backing Sects could not protect them.
"Xi'er, I still hope you can give me an opportunity. We've grown up together since we were children!"
"Moreover, the cultivation path is long, and to have a confidant to cultivate with would also be a beautiful tale!"
The man persisted, unwilling to give up.
"Shut up. We cultivators have resolute cultivation hearts. Romantic entanglements will only be stumbling blocks on the path to ascension. You, as a True Disciple of the Qi Sect, cannot even see through this, which shows a small-mindedness that is truly contemptible!"
Xi Yao interrupted the man's speech, speaking coldly. She was very angry now and did not show a pleasant face to anyone.
Angry at Li Xiaobai, she was also angry at herself.
She had been used by others time and again. She had thought she could learn that novel Path of Qin Music by following Li Xiaobai, but she was sold as soon as she became his disciple. Was she, Xi Yao, really that uncharismatic?
"Xi'er, you—"
The cultivator was at a loss for words. No matter what, he was a True Disciple of the Qi Sect at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage. His future progression could only be steady. Without a great opportunity, rapid advancement was impossible.
But in Xi Yao's mouth, he was accused of lacking ambition, which was quite a blow to his pride.
"Senior Brother, are you still going to compete in the bidding? Behind Xi Yao, stands the entire resources of the Sect, ready to accompany to the end!" Xi Yao spoke.
"Since Xi'er likes this piano, it wouldn't be right for Senior Brother to fight over what someone loves. I will compete no more,"
The male cultivator slowly said.
Down in the crowd, Gu Ling felt a pang of regret. He had not expected that the two items brought by Li Xiaobai would spark such intense reactions, and each time it involved heavyweights that were intimidatingly high-ranking.
Whether it was the King of the Kingdom of Women or now the saintess of the Elixir Sect, they all made severe threats that even the Treasure Pavilion could not prevent.
It seemed there would no longer be anyone competing with a higher bid.
Nevertheless, a sum of thirty million top-grade Spirit Stones was a considerable amount. What was once an Inner Armor that wasn't even considered a Magic Treasure had become a treasure worth a fortune, increasing in value many times over.
The profit brought by these two items could match the earnings from most of the previous auction items.
"Thirty million top-grade Spirit Stones for the first time!"
"Thirty million top-grade Spirit Stones for the second time!"
"Thirty million top-grade Spirit Stones for the third time!"
"Sold!"
"Congratulations to Immortal Xi Yao for once again securing the piano. With the couple's set piano now complete, we believe that Immortal's path in the art of qin music will be smooth sailing!"
Gu Ling chuckled, easing the atmosphere in the room significantly.
Everyone present was somewhat terrified, the sights and sounds of the day unforgettable. It wasn't just the magic of the wondrous treasures that made it memorable, but also the many influential figures vying for them, their words filled with murderous intent. Those influential figures, usually so lofty and unapproachable, now seemed like meek sheep, too scared to make a wrong move.
The reason was simple, this place wasn't just home to influential figures but also to even more powerful giants.
The treasures that Li Xiaobai had saved for last had just been sold, and the remaining items were also rare treasures. They were genuine treasures with formidable power, not like the inner armor and piano, which were sold at exorbitant prices due to gimmicks.
The Elixir Sect and the Kingdom of Women, these two great forces, had already spent a lot of money and purchased some items. They didn't bid for the remaining treasures.
The cultivators on the second and third floors fought vigorously, competing fiercely. They had missed out on the most anticipated items, and if they couldn't secure any of the remaining treasures, the trip would have been in vain.
The cost was soaring, and although it hadn't reached tens of millions of top-grade spirit stones, the amount was still several million.
Today the Treasure Pavilion could be considered a huge success, both in fame and profits.
Even from afar, one could sense the excitement in Gu Ling's eyes.
Eventually, every auction item sold for no less than eight million top-grade spirit stones, Gu Ling's smile so wide he could barely close his mouth. Today's auction would definitely go down in the history of Treasure Pavilion, with no auction in the past decade matching its grandeur.
He, Gu Ling, was the hero of Treasure Pavilion!
As the auction drew to a close, the cultivators on the second and third floors of the Treasure Pavilion began to leave slowly. With so many important figures present, they didn't want to cause any trouble, especially those who had secured treasures, as they were terrified of being robbed by the influential figures and could hardly wait to get away.
They quickly left to complete the transaction formalities.
Li Xiaobai followed the crowd and entered the private rooms of Treasure Pavilion, finally locating room 1438, the number given to him by his sixth senior brother.
The door to the room was ajar, with faint shadows flickering inside. Li Xiaobai looked around before entering nonchalantly.
"Cough cough, senior brother, It has been a long time, and I've missed you terribly," Li Xiaobai said cheerfully, having not seen the rotund figure for quite some time.
"Junior brother, it's been a while. I often see you in the Immortal Spirit Daily. You've become quite the celebrity during this period!" said the fat figure in the room, who had now taken off his disguise and returned to the appearance that Li Xiaobai was familiar with.
"Heh, it's all just an empty reputation. But senior brother, you've acquired a lot of good items at the Treasure Pavilion today. Your strength is sure to grow rapidly," Li Xiaobai said, flattering him.
"Of course, I'm not boasting, but for geniuses like us, cultivating is as simple as eating and drinking," replied the fat figure confidently.
"There are two types of people in this world: those cultivators who can advance just by having talent, and those without talent but climb to the peak through their own efforts. Guess which category our senior brothers and sisters belong to?" Liu Jinshui said with a raised eyebrow and a smile.
"Uh, the first kind?" Li Xiaobai ventured.
"No, the third kind, who have both talent and are willing to work hard. With such aptitude and effort, it's impossible not to become strong," Liu Jinshui said without blushing or skipping a beat.
Li Xiaobai was speechless; it seemed his senior brother had grown a bit narcissistic, probably a side effect of his recent surge in strength that had left him a bit lofty.
"Do you know the whereabouts of the other senior brothers and sisters?" Li Xiaobai changed the topic.
"After we parted ways from the Holy Demon Sect, our brothers and sisters each took different paths. As far as I know, the eldest senior sister and the third senior brother went to Southern Ming, while the fourth senior brother went to the Eastern Sea. I have no news on the second senior sister and the fifth senior brother," replied Liu Jinshui.