Wudao started, surprised that Ye Kunlun had already detected the Wu clan aura. He hurriedly asked, "Young master, shall we make a move now?"
"No rush, let's wait until the auction concludes," Ye Kunlun replied calmly.
Room Six.
"Damn it, the Nangong and Ji families!" Mo Rufeng's face was filled with ferocity.
He had long anticipated that people from the Seven Kyoto Families would appear to bid for the Spirit Breaking Pill, but he hadn't expected the price to be driven so high.
How could Mo Rufeng know that Nangong Yunshao was waiting for the Spirit Breaking Pill to save her life, and that the Ji family hoped the pill would further enhance Ji Ling'er's strength!
Without these two, the Seven Kyoto Families would clearly not be going all out for a single Spirit Breaking Pill.
"Sect Master," a disciple next to him spoke, "shall this disciple go and discuss with the Nangong and Ji families, asking them to yield the Spirit Breaking Pill?"
Mo Rufeng's gaze was obscure, and he said coldly, "No need. Fortunately, I had already made preparations!"
"Sixty billion!"
Mo Rufeng placed his bid.
Room Two.
"The Thunderclap Sect's annual income is only a little over a billion. I never expected Mo Rufeng to be able to produce sixty billion. I truly underestimated him."
Ji Ruyue furrowed her delicate brows and bid, "Eighty billion!"
"One hundred billion!"
Nangong Huo was confident.
This price was the dowry prepared by the Ji family for Nangong Yunshao and was also close to the Nangong family's bottom line!
One hundred billion for a Spirit Breaking Pill was enough to make even the Seven Kyoto Families bleed, demonstrating the Nangong family's considerable resolve.
The people in the public area were numb.
One hundred billion was an unimaginable sum for them. Apart from the Seven Kyoto Families and a few of China's top affluent families, not many sects could afford such a price!
"Bastard!"
Mo Rufeng almost choked on his anger.
He had bid sixty billion, and the Nangong family directly retorted with eighty billion. This was practically ignoring him!
"Mother, one hundred billion is also our bottom line," Ji Ruyue said, frowning.
"Nangong Yunshao is Gu Changsheng's disciple, so she shouldn't require the Spirit Breaking Pill that much. Could it be Gu Changsheng?" the old woman mused.
"Mother, two days ago, Nangong Yunshao secretly returned to the Nangong family. Something must have happened to the Nangong family."
"Also, I heard that Gu Changsheng went to the Boundless Prison, but I don't know what exactly transpired."
The old woman hummed and was about to speak when Ji Ruyue received a text message.
She glanced at it and smiled at the old woman, "Mother, Ling'er said she doesn't need the Spirit Breaking Pill!"
Upon hearing this, the old woman also smiled, showing a hint of relief. "Of course, Ling'er doesn't need the Spirit Breaking Pill. For Ling'er, it's merely adding splendor to an already magnificent scene."
"Never mind. Since Ling'er has spoken, let's let that old fellow Nangong Lie have this Spirit Breaking Pill!"
Seeing that Room Two had not bid for a while, Luo Yi smiled and said, "One hundred billion, going once!"
"Wudao, do you want to fleece some pocket money from the Nangong family?" Ye Kunlun suddenly asked Wudao.
"Huh?" Wudao was a little confused by Ye Kunlun's meaning.
"One hundred and twenty billion!" Ye Kunlun bid without waiting for Wudao to react.
Luo Yi was stunned and looked towards Room Eight, surprised that Room Eight would suddenly increase the bid at this moment!
Following that, she smiled even more smugly. The higher the bidding war, the more profit Purple Smoke Tower would make.
"This..."
Nangong Huo was dumbfounded. No one expected a dark horse to appear.
"Room Eight? Who is in Room Eight to dare to contend with my Nangong family for something!" Nangong Lie was furious.
"Not entirely sure." Nangong Huo's expression was also grim.
"Father, the bid from Room Eight is already close to our bottom line," Nangong Huo said with difficulty.
"Exceed the bottom line price!" Nangong Lie's eyes flashed with sharp light, and he cast a murderous gaze towards the occupant of Room Eight.
"One hundred and forty billion!!" Nangong Huo bid almost through gritted teeth.
Wudao's throat felt tight. This was one hundred and forty billion. With just a word from the young master, the Nangong family had to spend an extra forty billion.
"See? Didn't we just gain an extra forty billion in pocket money for nothing? Making money is sometimes this simple!"
Ye Kunlun clapped his hands with a smile and stopped bidding.
A moment later, seeing that no one else was bidding, Luo Yi made the final decision.
"One hundred and forty billion. Congratulations to the esteemed guest in Room Three!"
Nangong Lie and Nangong Huo, however, could not smile.
Room Eight had only bid once, and now it seemed the other party had intentionally driven up the price, making their Nangong family spend unnecessary money!
"Investigate!"
Nangong Lie commanded, "I want to see who dares to oppose our Nangong family!"
"Yes, Father!"
Nangong Huo naturally harbored hostility towards the person in Room Eight. If they wanted the Nangong family to spend more money, they would have to pay the price.
Meanwhile, Gu Changsheng, upon hearing Ye Kunlun's voice, showed a slight flicker of emotion.
Clearly, he recognized Ye Kunlun's voice but did not voice it.
If the Nangong family was willing to contend with Ye Kunlun, he was naturally happy to see it.
Just then, several incredibly swift figures lunged towards the white-robed woman on stage, clearly intending to seize the Spirit Breaking Pill!
A killing intent flashed in Luo Yi's eyes, but she made no move.
"Die!"
The white-robed woman wore a veil, her appearance hidden. However, with just the single word "die," many in the audience felt a chill.
Puff, puff—
Several individuals who had not even gotten close vomited blood and died instantly!
No one had expected the white-robed woman's strength to be so terrifying.
Four women in black veils shielded the white-robed woman, their formidable auras forming a protective formation that kept everyone at bay!
"Heh heh."
Luo Yi chuckled, her red lips parting slightly. "This is Purple Smoke Tower, which has stood tall in the capital for hundreds of years. If anyone dares to make a move here again, they will be killed without mercy!!"
From ancient times to the present, there had been those who dared to act within Purple Smoke Tower.
However, every single one of them, regardless of their strength, had never left alive!
The white-robed woman's display of power had intimidated many.
While the Spirit Breaking Pill was valuable, one had to stay alive to enjoy it.
Those who had harbored thoughts of taking action temporarily put them aside.
"Wudao, it's time for us to leave!"
Ye Kunlun stood up and walked towards the exit.
As he stepped out, he saw Gu Changsheng from Room Three and Mo Rufeng from Room Six also emerge.
Mo Rufeng did not recognize Ye Kunlun.
Nangong Lie and Nangong Huo did not either.
However, Gu Changsheng did. He nodded at Ye Kunlun, acknowledging him.
"So Patron Gu is also here. Congratulations on acquiring the Spirit Breaking Pill!" Ye Kunlun said with a smile, a hint of meaningfulness in his eyes.
"Patron Gu, who is this?" Nangong Lie glanced at Gu Changsheng, surprised that the latter knew him.
Gu Changsheng's expression remained unchanged as he replied calmly, "This is the young master of the Boundless Prison, Ye Kunlun."
Upon hearing Ye Kunlun's name, Nangong Lie and Nangong Huo's expressions turned furious.
If not for him, how could Nangong Yunshao be lying in bed? And how would they have spent an extra forty billion unnecessarily!
"You are Ye Kunlun?!"
When Mo Rufeng heard Ye Kunlun's name, lightning flashed in his eyes, and a murderous intent emerged.