In the dark wings of the bat, faint traces of light purple lightning could be seen. The slight arc it formed made it look like a substantial bolt of lightning, quite mysterious and strange. As soon as the so-called Thunder Bat Heavenly Wings appeared, the auction hall quieted down somewhat. Those who were less knowledgeable about such things were a bit confused, while those who had heard of the flying combat skills, such as the Blood Sect and the Black Skeleton Tomb, stirred with interest. Evidently, the Thunder Bat Heavenly Wings had caught their attention; after all, possessing such an item would allow one to soar into the sky like a Dou Wang, which was almost a must-have for escape and survival.
“Interesting. I like it…” The young sect master of the Blood Sect, Fan Ling, muttered softly, his eyes fixed on the bizarre bat wings that seemed to be about to break free from the jade slip.
“Young Sect Master, this flying combat skill may cost no less than a million. If we continue to spend recklessly, we might not be able to compete for the final item,” said the pale-faced elder beside him, his voice filled with concern.
“What’s the rush?” Fan Ling glanced at the elder coldly, “Since Father has already made preparations, regardless of who wins the auction, it will end up in our hands. That way, we can save a lot of money.”
“But that’s not very safe, and if the information leaks, it could be troublesome,” the elder hesitated.
“I have my own plan. Elder Luo, don’t worry too much,” Fan Ling said coldly, his eyes glancing at the people from the Black Skeleton Tomb.
Seeing that his words were ineffective, Elder Luo sighed helplessly, shook his head, and fell silent.
On the crystal platform, the white-haired auctioneer enthusiastically explained the benefits of the flying combat skill. The previously confused audience became excited when they heard that this item could allow one to fly without reaching the level of a Dou Wang.
“Ha ha, I’m sure everyone here knows how rare flying combat skills are. Therefore, after our deliberations, this scroll of ‘Thunder Bat Heavenly Wings’ should be considered a low-grade Profound rank flying combat skill. Hence, its starting bid is set at one million. Now, let the auction begin,” the white-haired auctioneer said with a smile.
“Uh… It’s that expensive.” Xiao Yan shook his head, sensing that the number of intense gazes in the hall had immediately decreased.
“Ha ha, it is indeed a bit expensive, but flying combat skills are worth it. That’s why I said you were lucky when you found the Purple Cloud Wings in the cave. At least in the Jia Ma Empire, you might be the only one with a flying combat skill,” the Pharmacist Elder laughed in Xiao Yan’s mind.
“Heh, this is the first time I’ve seen a flying combat skill other than the Purple Cloud Wings. Teacher, which is faster, the Thunder Bat Heavenly Wings or my Purple Cloud Wings?” Xiao Yan asked curiously.
“Your Purple Cloud Wings are mid-Profound rank, while these are low-Profound rank, so yours are faster. However, due to the material used in the Thunder Bat Heavenly Wings, in thunderstorm weather, its speed can reach its peak, but in other conditions, it’s just average,” the Pharmacist Elder replied with a smile.
Xiao Yan nodded, understanding, and shifted his gaze back. He already had the Purple Cloud Wings, and although the Thunder Bat Heavenly Wings were impressive, they didn’t excite him much.
But while he wasn’t overly excited, others were different. As soon as the white-haired auctioneer’s voice fell, the young sect master of the Blood Sect, Fan Ling, slowly rose, his cold gaze sweeping around. Anyone who met his gaze involuntarily looked away, except for those with strong support from their factions.
“One million three hundred thousand!” Fan Ling coldly announced a price that caused a commotion in the auction hall, clearly signaling that he wanted the flying combat skill.
There was a brief silence in the hall before a seductive giggle sounded, “Young Sect Master Fan Ling is indeed generous. However, the ‘Heavenly Serpent Mansion’ is also interested in the Thunder Bat Heavenly Wings. So, sorry, one million four hundred thousand…”
Hearing the seductive voice, Fan Ling’s pale face changed slightly, and he glanced at another part of the hall where a few stunning women sat in fluffy chairs, their waists swaying like snakes.
“He he, it’s Elder Qing from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. I didn’t expect you to participate in this auction,” Fan Ling said with a forced smile.
“We couldn’t keep it a secret. Don’t you agree, Young Sect Master?” the seductive woman, called Elder Qing, purred.
The provocative figure made many men in the hall feel a surge of desire. Such a soft body, if pressed under, would make her sweet little mouth release tantalizing moans, driving one mad.
“Heavenly Serpent Mansion?” Xiao Yan paused, hearing the name.
“He he, you fought with the Heavenly Serpent Mansion’s people before. Don’t you remember?” the Pharmacist Elder laughed.
“Fought them?” Xiao Yan was stunned, then remembered, his face under the black robe changing, “The mysterious woman and the Eight-Winged Dark Serpent King?”
“Yes, they belong to the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.”
“Qing Lin… she was in their hands…”
“Don’t worry too much. She’s better off in the Heavenly Serpent Mansion than anywhere else. Her strange pupils will make them cultivate her. You might be surprised by her strength when you meet her again,” the Pharmacist Elder comforted.
“Let’s hope so. But if I get a chance, I’ll find her. If it’s as you say, fine; but if the Heavenly Serpent Mansion is like the Mo Family, taking people’s eyes, I won’t let her stay there,” Xiao Yan said resolutely.
Feeling guilty for the girl’s tragic fate and the fact that she was taken from him, Xiao Yan felt a deep sense of responsibility.
“Okay…” the Pharmacist Elder responded, falling silent again.
As the bidding war raged on, the Thunder Bat Heavenly Wings’ price rose to over one million seven hundred thousand, with no clear winner in sight.
“Two million!” Fan Ling, his pale face flushed, stared at the seductive Elder Qing.
“Young Sect Master Fan Ling is indeed generous. Two million. I hope you still have enough funds left,” Elder Qing’s expression changed slightly. They weren’t here for the flying combat skill, and spending too much was unwise. She gave up, shrugged, and said, “Hope you win.”
Snorting, Fan Ling turned to the auctioneer, “What are you waiting for?”
“Ah… Ha ha, Young Sect Master, don’t be angry,” the auctioneer woke up, smiled, and, after following the rules, finally slammed the gavel.
With the gavel strike, the flying combat skill officially went to Fan Ling.
“Tsk tsk, such a big faction. Two million, that’s the profit of my Xiao Family for several years,” Xiao Yan chuckled, watching Fan Ling sit down.
After the excitement of the Thunder Bat Heavenly Wings, the auction lapsed into a lull. The items, though valuable, couldn’t match the previous spectacle.
Leaning back, Xiao Yan tapped his knee, occasionally glancing at the “Heavenly Serpent Mansion” people.
“Ha ha, the next item is a bit strange. We haven’t figured out its purpose, but it seems like a map of unknown treasure,” the white-haired auctioneer bent down, carefully uncovering a silver tray, revealing a tattered ancient cloth.
Whistles of derision filled the hall as the tattered cloth was revealed.
Smiling awkwardly, the auctioneer held up the cloth, pointing at a half-pattern on the edge, “If I’m not wrong, this map is very old. Although we don’t know what it hides, ancient things are not ordinary. Whoever gets the complete map might find something to shock the continent.”
Most people scoffed, but some, like Xiao Yan, were intrigued. His eyes fixed on the half-pattern, which was not a design but the emblem of the third-ranked alien fire, the Lotus Flame.
The Lotus Flame, even the Pharmacist Elder had never seen it. Legends said that even Battle Sect and Dou Zun feared it. If he got it, could the Burning Decree evolve into a legendary Heavenly rank skill? Xiao Yan resolved to get the map, no matter the cost.
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