Chapter 1339 1298: Compromise Under the Night Conversation?

"Three thousand two hundred Top Grade Spirit Stones!"

Upon hearing Chen Fei's bid, the Golden Wheel King shook his head and gave up, saying, "Our Hao Tian Palace, withdraws!"

He originally had only three thousand one hundred Top Grade Spirit Stones, and while Lin King supposedly had fewer, Lin King had Chen Fei's help — Chen Fei had at least over two thousand Top Grade Spirit Stones. How could he compete?!

Moreover, the price had now soared to over three thousand Top Grade Spirit Stones, which practically reached the 'peak value' of this seventy-percent complete technique of minor divine power; purchasing it was viable, but not essential.

After all, their Hao Tian Palace wasn't lacking such items. This opportunity might be gone, but another will appear!

"Three thousand two hundred Top Grade Spirit Stones for the first time!"

"Three thousand two hundred Top Grade Spirit Stones for the second time!"

"Three thousand two hundred Top Grade Spirit Stones, for the third time! Sold! Let's congratulate this guest for bidding successfully to acquire the technique of minor divine power, 'Thousand Flames Burning Sky', by the Scarlet Crow Holy King at the price of three thousand two hundred Top Grade Spirit Stones…"

As the auctioneer's rhythmic and passionate voice echoed throughout the venue, the ten-yearly Northern Hill Auction officially came to a close tonight.

Shortly thereafter, Chen Fei was guided by the auction staff to the backstage of the auction.

An elderly man with graying hair, smiling gently, handed the beast bone shaped like an ox horn to Chen Fei, saying, "Guest, here is the Scarlet Crow Holy King's masterpiece, 'Thousand Flames Burning Sky'..."

"Take it." He hadn't finished speaking when Chen Fei handed over a storage bag filled with Top Grade Spirit Stones, speaking calmly.

The old man paused momentarily, then resumed his smile, collecting the storage bag without even checking, and said to Chen Fei with a smile, "Guest, as you spent over a thousand Top Grade Spirit Stones in our auction house, here is our Northern Hill Auction House's Four Star VIP card for you."

Saying this, the old man took out an exquisite jade card and handed it to Chen Fei, stating, "Holding this Four Star VIP card, guests can enjoy a fifteen percent discount at all branches of our Northern Hill Auction House. Additionally, if you have other needs like gathering information, seeking people, or treasures, we can assist without charging any fees."

"I see? I understand." Chen Fei smiled and accepted the Four Star VIP card before turning to leave.

On his way out, Chen Fei took out the Wild Beast Bone of Ox Horn and compared it to the Wild Beast Bone obtained from Duan Qianjue, his eyes moved immediately as he murmured, "Are they truly the same?"

It turns out that the techniques of minor divine power recorded on these two pieces of wild beast bone originate from the same source, it's the same item! Moreover, putting them together completes the technique of minor divine power, with no defects or remnants...

"Thousand Flames Burning Sky? My luck isn't too bad." Seeing this, Chen Fei couldn't help but laugh, feeling a bit excited. Although he was not lacking in techniques of minor divine power, this was the first time he acquired one personally, giving him quite a sense of achievement.

Furthermore, judging by the introduction of 'Thousand Flames Burning Sky', it was quite suitable for him as a technique of minor divine power. His Earth Spirit Flame of the Snake Heart had recently undergone immense transformation, increasing its power significantly, making it perfect for unleashing this Fire Element technique of minor divine power.

"Master Chen." Chen Fei was pondering this when Lin King's voice reached his ears.

It turns out he had already exited the auction house.

"Lin King." Chen Fei nodded toward Lin King, who smiled back and said, "I've informed the Hall Master about the incomplete technique of minor divine power. He asked me to convey his thanks to Master Chen."

Acquiring a seventy percent complete technique of minor divine power with just over two thousand Top Grade Spirit Stones was indeed a phenomenal deal! The Hall Master of Heaven-Pillar Hall, Nine Dragon King, being aware of this fact, sent Lin King with a message of gratitude.

After all, someone who could casually produce a seventy percent complete technique of minor divine power is certainly no ordinary person! Nine Dragon King and Lin King understood this logic and therefore held Chen Fei in higher regard.

"Thanks are unnecessary, just remember the promise you made to me." Chen Fei replied.

"Naturally." Lin King's expression turned resolute, "Don't worry, Master Chen; our Heaven-Pillar Hall's Mystic Soul King is close to the peak of Mystic Heaven Position, and he also possesses a seventy percent complete technique of minor divine power, easily capable of handling the Spear-wielding War King!"

Though the Spear-wielding War King is formidable, he relies primarily on an incomplete technique of minor divine power!

But our Heaven-Pillar Hall's Mystic Soul King is different; even without considering the incomplete technique of minor divine power, his skills and state remain top-tier, beyond the reach of ordinary individuals. This confidence is the source of Heaven-Pillar Hall's assuredness.

"That's good." Chen Fei nodded, saying, "In that case, Lin King elder, shall we meet again in ten days?"

"Yes." Lin King nodded.

"Farewell." Chen Fei then turned and left.

He still had some preparations to complete, and these ten days would provide ample time for that.

...

A few days later, Flower God Sect was ablaze with lights.

As the Hundred Flowers Festival, renowned throughout the Inner Region, drew closer, the mountain range occupied by the Flower God Sect was bustling and boiling with excitement.

"Finally, I've waited for this day! Li Yanran and I have been in love for ten years; in a few days, I will definitely marry her! I must!"

"Yanran? Li Yanran? Are you sure Flower God Sect will allow you to marry her? I've heard that Tu Tian from the Big Dipper Star Sect is also quite fond of Li Yanran! Do you think you can compete with Tu Tian?"

"You, you're talking nonsense! Yanran is mine..."

"Hey, have you heard? The Spear-wielding War King is said to be participating in this Hundred Flowers Festival. A Saintess of the Flower God Sect named Pei Wanning has actually caught the eye of the Spear-wielding War King."

"Really? That woman must truly be blessed with fortune from eight lifetimes! The Spear-wielding War King is a Mystic Heaven Position King, the master of the Spear Lifting Sect, his name resounds throughout the mountains and rivers! His power is unmatched! He is a superior among thousands, how can she deserve such an extraordinary person's favor?"

"But I've heard Pei Wanning seems somewhat unwilling..."

"Unwilling? You're saying towards the Spear-wielding War King? How is that possible, it can't be?"

...

The dense lights spread across the mountains like fireflies; though the night was deep, the commotion and noise within the Flower God Mountain Range never ceased. Everyone was discussing the upcoming provincial event, the Hundred Flowers Festival, and there were whispers of unbelievable rumors!

After all, the Spear-wielding War King is of such noble status, a leader among leaders? A person of great renown, unparalleled in prestige, any woman who could catch his eye must consider it a fortune accumulated over several lifetimes, surely there's no reason not to accept or be pleased.

Yet, how could they know, deep within the Flower God Sect, in a forbidden area called 'Wind Split Valley', towering stone peaks stood alone, a solitary grass hut braced against the biting cold wind, projecting a faint sense of eerie loneliness and coldness.

Inside that grass hut, a delicate figure quietly curled up, with arms wrapped around her legs, sitting motionless in an air of sorrow and sympathy, only the occasional ripple in her beautiful eyes suggested her heart was far from calm.

"Husband, are you alright?" Such dreamlike words emerged from her lips, evoking even more sympathy. If she had a choice, perhaps she wouldn't have followed the Dragon Grandson of the Nine Wild Serpent Madam here in the first place.

Although upon arrival she became one of the Flower God Sect's three great Saintesses, admired by countless senior and junior sisters, also envied to the extreme for being in the True Monarch Realm!

She even caught the eye of the Mystic Heaven Position King, a matter considered by many as fortune from heaven, envied to the extreme but unattainable. A blessing accumulated through many lifetimes of good deeds.

But these, for her now, held no attraction whatsoever.

She longed!

For the days she spent with Chen Fei.

Though at that time she had neither the cultivation level she has now, nor her current status, much less any favor from the Spear-wielding War King, yet those were the happiest days of her life!

The person she loves deep in her heart is Chen Fei!

But now, her distance from Chen Fei grows greater and greater, further and further...

Pei Wanning fiercely clenched her pale fingers, sharp nails dug into her palm, causing pain.

"Hmm?" Thereupon, her delicate brows furrowed as she coldly shouted, "Who? Since you're here, there's no need to sneak around. Come out."

"Heh, I didn't expect you would notice me, quite interesting." As Pei Wanning's voice fell, an old voice accompanied by cold laughter slowly emerged in the dark night, followed by a hunched figure appearing.

"It's you..." Upon seeing the person, Pei Wanning's eyes immediately shrank, because that person was none other than Lo Qiubai, the right-hand man of the Spear-wielding War King, and a person at the peak of Great Heaven Rank!

"After being here, weathered by wind and sun for so many days, still not enlightened? Heh, if the master wasn't quite fond of you, just an unappreciative woman like you, I would want to slap you to death right now!" Lo Qiubai's eyes were cold as he looked at Pei Wanning and said.

Pei Wanning's delicate body trembled, her silver teeth biting the lower lip tightly, she said nothing.

"Heh, not speaking?" Watching Pei Wanning's stubborn face under the lights, Lo Qiubai chuckled coldly, suddenly speaking shockingly, "You're like this because of that Out Domain hick named Chen Fei, aren't you?"

Suddenly hearing that familiar name, Pei Wanning's face changed dramatically, panicking, said: "What are you talking about? What Chen Fei? I don't know what you're saying..."

"Pei Wanning, the old man isn't foolish, you think if I wasn't sure, I would come here to speak nonsense to you?" Lo Qiubai said, staring at Pei Wanning with a sarcastic expression.

"I, I..." Pei Wanning's red lips moved, filled with bitterness in her heart, finally, she still shook her head and sighed lightly, saying: "Release him, then I'll agree to matters with the Spear-wielding War King, otherwise if you harm him in the slightest, then I can only offer you my corpse."