Chapter 2180 - 2181: The Finale Treasure! (Second Update)

Just as the host had said, the Scorpion Fruit itself was extremely special, incomparably poisonous. Ordinary people, even if they harbored ill intent and wanted to use the Scorpion Fruit to poison their enemies, would still have to think twice about how they were going to use it after buying it.

After all, although three hundred thousand Upper Grade Elemental Crystals wasn’t a huge amount, it wasn’t exactly small either.

Buying something you don’t even know how to use would be a bit too wasteful.

As for Ling Feng, although he did intend to buy this Scorpion Fruit, he also knew there was no need for him to bid immediately. Only by doing so could he avoid those malicious bidders who liked to drive up the price.

After a long while, finally a somewhat aged-sounding voice came from a corner, "Three hundred and ten thousand!"

Hearing this voice, Ling Feng couldn’t help but frown. Could it be that someone else had the same idea as him and wanted to win this Scorpion Fruit as well?

"Alright, three hundred and ten thousand! Anyone else joining the bidding?"

The host seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. When this Scorpion Fruit was first brought out, he’d been very doubtful whether it could be sold, but now it seemed at least it wouldn’t end up unsold.

"Three hundred and twenty thousand!"

Ling Feng finally couldn’t hold back and called out a higher price.

"Oh?"

The host followed the sound with his eyes. Seeing it was Ling Feng’s private box, he seemed somewhat relieved.

After all, the owner of this box had earlier pulled off the "feat" of buying six lots in a row.

This Scorpion Fruit that looked utterly useless might be something he just wanted to buy for his collection.

After all, the world of those with relatives is something you can’t understand.

"It’s that VIP box again!"

"The world of the rich, huh! They buy things just for the novelty!"

"Mm, true!"

Quite a few people started discussing in low voices. "But this time it sounds like a man’s voice."

"Could it be that little pretty boy being kept by that rich woman just now?"

"Mm, quite possible!"

If Ling Feng heard these words, he’d probably be so angry he’d spit blood.

Who’s keeping who, huh?

It’s always been him footing the bill, alright!

Just then, that aged voice rang out again, this time with a touch of displeasure. "Three hundred and thirty thousand!"

"Hm?"

The host’s eyes lit up. For such a niche item like the Scorpion Fruit, there were actually people competing for it?

That was great!

After all, as the host of this auction, he could also take a cut from the profit.

Ling Feng took a deep breath. It seemed the other party was also very clear in purpose and had long set their sights on the Scorpion Fruit!

"Three hundred and forty thousand!" Ling Feng raised the price again.

"Three hundred and fifty thousand!"

That aged voice followed up tightly, refusing to back down.

"Five hundred thousand!"

"Six hundred thousand!"

...

The two of them clearly were determined to get the Scorpion Fruit. In no time, the price of the Scorpion Fruit had actually been driven up to the sky-high figure of five million.

The host was so excited his legs were trembling.

Good grief, did these people not treat money as money?

Five million Upper Grade Elemental Crystals—enough to buy a slightly inferior Immortal Artifact!

Finally, that aged voice gave a soft sigh. "Enough, five million one hundred thousand. If you can go higher, this old man will withdraw from the bidding."

"Apologies, Senior, but I too am determined to get the Scorpion Fruit. Five million two hundred thousand!"

Ling Feng shouted an even higher price. Although that Elder had been competing with him all along, he was neither hot nor cold about it and hadn’t shown any anger, a sign of his excellent temperament.

Since that was the case, Ling Feng naturally wouldn’t skimp on showing his respect.

"Good! Five million two hundred thousand, first call!"

"Five million two hundred thousand, second call!"

"Five million two hundred thousand, third call!"

With the hammer’s final strike, despite the unexpected twist midway, Ling Feng still managed to win this Scorpion Fruit in the end.

"Hoo..."

Ling Feng let out a long breath. Although the price had been driven up from three hundred thousand to over five million, he didn’t feel he’d taken a loss.

The Scorpion Fruit was indeed extremely special. If not for the fact that very few people could use it, its starting price would probably have been over a million.

Moreover, the Scorpion Fruit was the main ingredient for the Forbidden-breaking Pill. Even if the price were ten times higher, Ling Feng still had to obtain it.

This was just a short interlude. After the Scorpion Fruit, Ling Feng no longer participated in the bidding.

And that Elder who had been competing with Ling Feng also only bought one other Spirit Grass.

It seemed he was only interested in spirit flowers and herbs or poisonous things.

As for other items, he had absolutely no interest whatsoever.

Time flew by quickly. Very soon, the auction was approaching its end, and the true grand finale treasure was finally about to make its dazzling appearance.

"Next up is the finale item of tonight’s auction—the Glazed Fire Tree!"

The host’s face revealed a hint of a Mysterious smile as he clapped his hands. Soon, more than a dozen burly men walked out from backstage, together carrying a tree more than three men tall, huffing and puffing as they made their way up onto the high platform.

These dozen or so burly men were all Emperor Realm experts, with Qi Blood Power surging and muscles bulging all over their bodies—a single look and you could tell they were masters of hard Body Techniques. Yet even with so many people working together to carry this tree, they still looked strained. One could easily imagine just how terrifyingly heavy this Ancient Tree was.

"I believe many of you have already heard the rumors and know the background of this Glazed Fire Tree!"

The host raised his voice. "That’s right, this Glazed Fire Tree is close to six thousand years old and has already formed twelve Glazed Fire Essences. Originally we planned to auction the Glazed Fire Essences separately from the tree, but that would be far too boring! So, for the sake of letting everyone go wild just once, our Yingxiao Black Market has decided to auction the Glazed Fire Tree as a whole. Starting price: one hundred million Upper Grade Elemental Crystals!"

"Holy hell, a hundred million!"

Before the words had even faded, someone was already dumbstruck.

But that price really wasn’t high.

The Glazed Fire Tree was an Ancient divine wood, its value beyond need for words, and it had actually condensed twelve Glazed Fire Essences!

Glazed Fire Essences took five hundred years to mature one. Twelve of them meant six thousand years!

And each Glazed Fire Essence was worth enough to rival the Heart Burning Emperor Lotus that Ling Feng had devoured back then!

For a complete Glazed Fire Tree like this, forget one hundred million—even a starting price of three hundred million wouldn’t be excessive at all.

"Brother Wu, this Glazed Fire Tree is something neither of us can swallow alone. Why don’t you and I join forces and win the tree first, then we can divide things between us in private afterward. Those twelve Glazed Fire Essences are more than enough to split."

"Alright! I’ll work with you!"

At the same time, quite a few Martial Artists who were usually on familiar terms started forming groups to bid together.

The Glazed Fire Tree’s price was frightening. Even an individual power might not be able to take it on alone. Teaming up with others was indeed the wise choice.

"Alliance Hierarch..."

Xiao Juanyun glanced at Ling Feng and said in a low voice, "From what I know, quite a few high-ranking Elders from the nine major families are also joining the bidding. You..."

"We’ll give it a try. If we can win it, great; if not, we’ll let it go."

Ling Feng curled his lips. The Glazed Fire Tree was indeed good, but he had already secured the Scorpion Fruit he needed. If he could take the Glazed Fire Tree as well, that would be ideal, but if he couldn’t, he wouldn’t force it.