"Phew~"
Liu Xi exhaled softly, suppressing the restless impulse stirring within. As a Dou Saint, he couldn't simply act like a bandit. These people weren't particularly strong—just high-level Dou Zuns—but they'd lived long enough to accumulate terrifying collections. Even Tian Class Dou Techniques and Qi Methods were within their reach. Robbing them once could make him richer than exploring an ancient ruin... 'Forget it…'
On the auction platform, Elder Bao Shan closed his eyes as though communicating telepathically. Moments later, he reopened them with a smile, tossed back two scrolls, kept one for himself, and returned the "Yanming Infernal Scripture" to its new owner.
"The owner of this Technique has received what he desired. Guests, please inspect your items now—after leaving this platform, any loss or dispute will not be our responsibility."
That was the rule of the Spatial Trade Fair—transactions were direct and absolute. Both parties exchanged their treasures simultaneously, each of immense value. Everyone here followed the code; those who didn't were promptly taught what "rules" meant.
The two who failed to make a trade snorted coldly, clearly displeased, while the one who succeeded swiftly stored the "Yanming Infernal Scripture" into his Storage Ring. Evidently, the Spatial Trade Fair's credibility was unquestioned.
Opening with a Tian Class Qi Method, the atmosphere in the hall immediately heated up. The audience fell silent, yet countless burning gazes locked onto Elder Bao Shan on the stage.
"Next, let's move on to the following item—please, have a look."
Elder Bao Shan reached into his spatial pocket and drew forth a pair of bone-white wings. Faint traces of wind and thunder resonated from them.
Liu Xi chuckled. He knew that treasure well—the Demon Phoenix Wings of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe. He already had a pair himself, refined through the essence of the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, evolved into a lesser version of the Ancient Heaven Phoenix Wings.
'The Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe… always attracting trouble…'
"These Demon Phoenix Wings are the wings of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe. You all should know how rare they are. Refined into a flight Dou Technique, it grants unmatched speed within your realm—an indispensable treasure for both pursuit and escape."
Elder Bao Shan's voice carried amusement, unbothered by the notion of offending the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe.
"The owner wishes to exchange this for an 8th Tier Pill that has survived four-colored Pill Lightning. Based on our evaluation, the wings are worth the price. If any of you are interested, please begin bidding."
Silence filled the hall again. Bao Shan, patient as ever, showed no sign of haste. The treasures here had already been meticulously screened—nothing ordinary could appear at this fair, and no auction item would ever go unsold.
After several minutes, a raspy voice finally spoke up.
"I'll take the Demon Phoenix Wings."
Bao Shan glanced around, saw no further bids, and concluded the deal promptly.
As the transaction ended, he drew forth a golden scroll radiating an unbreakable aura.
"The King Kong Glass Body—a Low Tian Class Dou Technique. Created by the Saint Liu Li a millennium ago, it grants one's body the indestructibility of diamond. At its peak, flesh becomes unyielding, capable of shattering the heavens with fists and splitting the earth with kicks—an ultimate Technique combining offense and defense."
Liu Xi sat up straight, his eyes gleaming with intent.
'So this is the Body Refinement Technique that allows one to alter their size and become a golden giant… My body has already been tempered by countless heavenly treasures and baptized by Ancient Dragon blood; its toughness rivals that of magical beasts. With this Technique mastered, even a Mid Dou Saint might not break through my defense. Perfect—this Technique suits me perfectly!'
At that moment, Liu Xi's interest was piqued.
"The owner of this Technique wishes to exchange it for a Low Tian Class water-type Qi Method. Of course, a Pill of equivalent value would also be acceptable," said Bao Shan with a genial smile.
The crowd stirred; many were tempted. Not long after, a blue scroll was tossed onto the platform. Bao Shan unrolled it briefly, nodding with approval, when suddenly two more scrolls shot through the air to join it.
Naturally, Liu Xi wouldn't lag behind. Having already slaughtered the Three Ghost Scorpion Demons, he'd inherited all their fortunes—along with Xiao Yan's Storage Ring and its collection. Among the loot was exactly what he needed: a Low Tian Class water-type Qi Method, Xuanyuan Heavy Water Scripture, capable of refining Dou Qi into "Heavy Water," each drop containing the weight of a mountain. In battle, such a skill could drown Dou Zuns in an instant.
With a flick of his wrist, Liu Xi sent the blue scroll flying toward Bao Shan.
Four water-type Tian Class scrolls floated before the elder. Even Bao Shan hesitated for a moment, closing his eyes once more to consult the seller telepathically.
Moments later, he opened his eyes, smiling broadly as he tossed back three scrolls and retained Liu Xi's.
"The owner has made his decision. This King Kong Glass Body now belongs to this honored guest."
He cast the golden scroll toward Liu Xi. In an instant, Liu Xi caught it, unrolled it briefly, then nodded with satisfaction before storing it into his ring.
A few others glanced curiously at him but quickly retracted their senses in shock—trying to probe Liu Xi's aura was like staring into an endless abyss. They silently branded him in their minds: Not an enemy to provoke.
Time passed. One after another, priceless treasures were revealed—Dou Techniques, Qi Methods, Pills, rare materials, weapons, cauldrons. Not a single item was ordinary.
Liu Xi had to admit—the Spatial Trade Fair truly lived up to its reputation. He even found another item of personal value: a Poison Scripture titled Sky Quiet Poison Code. He traded two 8th Tier Five-Colored Pill Lightning Pills for it, planning to gift it to Xiao Yixian upon his return to the Northwest Region.
After that, though the displayed treasures remained precious, none were what he urgently needed, so he stayed still, merely observing as one high-tier item after another exchanged hands for astronomical prices.
Finally, after concluding yet another high-value trade, Elder Bao Shan's face glowed with satisfaction. He waved his sleeve—and an ancient, yellowed piece of hide materialized in his palm.
The moment it appeared, Liu Xi's calm expression changed. Beneath his hood, his eyes gleamed, fixed upon the torn parchment. The corner of his mouth curved upward.
"This is merely a fragment," Bao Shan explained, holding it aloft. "No special energy emanates from it, but through our research, we've confirmed one thing—this remnant map is connected to the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame."
As his final word fell, every gaze in the hall turned sharply toward that ancient piece of hide.
The Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame—ranked 3rd on the Heavenly Flame Ranking. A flame nearly lost to legend. A power that could annihilate worlds and erase all creation.
(End of Chapter)
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