Chapter 2192

This item looked like a tree branch, covered in blazing flames that shifted into the shape of a phoenix, possessing great spirituality…

[Fire Phoenix Branch: Dao Venerable 3rd Realm spiritual material. Used in forging, it can increase the realm of fire-attribute magic treasures and has a chance to generate spirituality. Used in alchemy, it can refine fire-attribute spiritual pills and be used to evolve Alchemical Children. If used in array formations…]

…it generates an Array Spirit. Cultivators of the Great Path of Flame can use it to increase the power of their techniques by thirty percent and accelerate their comprehension of the Great Path of Flame.]

[Price: 300,000 Third-Order High-Quality origin crystals.]

Chapter 2680: Wealth Revealed, Be Careful in Everything

A Dao Venerable 3rd Realm spiritual material was indeed a good thing, and the price was equally staggering—300,000 Third-Order High-Quality origin crystals. This price was enough to scare off most people. Lin Moyu estimated that even a six-star power like the Lei Family would probably feel the sting for a long time. If it were a five-star power like the Yin Family, they wouldn't be able to produce this many origin crystals even if they went bankrupt.

Although every Dao Venerable present was wealthy and backed by a major power, producing 300,000 Third-Order High-Quality origin crystals was still no easy task.

From their eyes, Lin Moyu could analyze that they cared deeply about the Fire Phoenix Branch; everyone wanted to obtain spiritual materials.

He estimated they had already placed their bids, but no one knew how much others had bid.

“It seems the bid cannot be too low. spiritual materials are too rare and are of great significance to this little fellow, Infinite Fusion.”

“I must get it.”

spiritual materials had other uses for Lin Moyu, potentially even greater than those described in the information.

To be safe, Lin Moyu placed a bid he considered relatively secure, then turned and left the plaza.

His actions immediately stunned the various Dao Venerables.

“He actually placed a bid!”

“What he wants to buy is actually the Fire Phoenix Branch. The Fire Phoenix Branch worth 300,000… Could it be that he possesses more than 300,000 Third-”

“…Middle-Order High-Quality origin crystals?”

“Impossible. How could a Heavenly Venerate have so many origin crystals? Even Dao Venerables like us couldn't produce so many without the support of the powers behind us.”

A Dao Venerable flatly denied it; Lin Moyu couldn't possibly have that much wealth.

Another Dao Venerable chuckled sinisterly, “That's hard to say. What if he also has a great power behind him?”

“We see him as a Heavenly Venerate, but he's also using a magic treasure to conceal his aura. Perhaps he is a Dao Venerable, maybe even an old acquaintance.”

“Hmph, I think he's just bluffing.”

“Hard to say. Just watch; maybe he really is filthy rich.”

“Just watch; there will be a result soon.”

As the Dao Venerables discussed, time passed bit by bit.

Finally, this round of sales ended.

All the Dao Venerables moved in unison, returning to the first and second-floor areas.

With the sale over, it was time for delivery.

People from the Lufeng Chamber of Commerce would deliver the purchased items to the bidders one by one. In this round of sales, there were very few bidders—just this group of Dao Venerables. The Lufeng Chamber of Commerce would only deliver to them; the only exception was Lin Moyu. If none of them obtained the Fire Phoenix Branch, it meant Lin Moyu's bid had exceeded theirs. Lu Fengyuan appeared on the first floor and walked toward the room where Lin Moyu was.

“It's that young master of the Lu family. He's personally delivering the goods this time.”

“I can sense the fire spirituality on him. He's delivering the Fire Phoenix Branch.”

“Who exactly won the Fire Phoenix Branch? The answer will be revealed soon.”

Lu Fengyuan had no idea he was being watched by the Dao Venerables. Even if he did, he wouldn't care. He was only responsible for delivery and nothing else.

He had also been startled when he saw Lin Moyu's bid.

For the Fire Phoenix Branch listed at 300,000, Lin Moyu had directly raised the price to 900,000—a jump of 600,000 in one go.

Comparing the pitiful bids of others to Lin Moyu's wealth, they simply weren't in the same league.

Even Fifth Uncle, who was used to big scenes, was startled by Lin Moyu's grand gesture.

A single transaction of 900,000 Third-Order High-Quality origin crystals for just one item was rare even in the records of the Lufeng Chamber of Commerce.

At this price, if one were buying magic treasures, it would be enough to purchase one at the Dao Venerable 5th Realm or above.

Lu Fengyuan brought the Fire Phoenix Branch to Lin Moyu's door and walked inside.

“He went in! Room number three, it really is him.”

“My god, his bid was actually higher than ours.”

“Come, come, let's compare. Everyone, say how much you bid!” Driven by curiosity, the Dao Venerables began to compare notes.

Someone bid 320,000, someone bid 350,000, and another bid 360,000.

The highest bidder among them, a Dao Venerable from the Heavenly Sword Sect, had bid 420,000.

But even so, he still failed to buy the Fire Phoenix Branch.

“How much did that guy actually bid?”

“With such a high bid, does he even have the origin crystals to pay? If not, he'll be thrown off the ship.”

“I think he does. No one would joke with their own life. The rules of the Lufeng Chamber of Commerce are very strict. Let's watch and see how the transaction turns out.”

According to the rules of the Lufeng Chamber of Commerce, if Lin Moyu placed a high bid but had no money to pay, he would be punished, severely injured, and thrown off the ship.

In the Sea of Realms, that was equivalent to certain death.

And after a failed transaction, the Fire Phoenix Branch would go to the second-highest bidder.

That Dao Venerable from the Heavenly Sword Sect stared at Lin Moyu's Room 3, sincerely hoping the transaction would fail.

Inside the room, Lu Fengyuan didn't immediately take out the Fire Phoenix Branch. Instead, he asked sincerely, “Brother Lin, have you really decided to spend so many origin crystals on the Fire Phoenix Branch? If you don't want to buy it anymore, it's not too late to back out…”

Over the past few days, the relationship between the two had grown much closer, moving from fellow cultivators to calling each other brothers.

Under normal circumstances, one cannot back out.

However, Lu Fengyuan had some small privileges that allowed Lin Moyu to back out.

In case Lin Moyu didn't have that many origin crystals, as long as the transaction hadn't started, the impact wouldn't be large.

Lin Moyu smiled, “It's fine, I can afford this price.”

He took out 90 Seventh-Order High-Quality origin crystals and placed them before Lu Fengyuan.

The Seventh-Order origin crystals sparkled before Lu Fengyuan. The pure and majestic Power of Origin was so alluring.

High-order origin crystals possessed a special beauty, having a sense of perfection compared to low-order ones.

Lu Fengyuan realized he had still underestimated Lin Moyu's financial strength.

From the way he took out the origin crystals, it was clear he still had strength in reserve.

Lu Fengyuan wasted no more words and took out the Fire Phoenix Branch.

The Fire Phoenix Branch was contained in a special transparent box. It burned fiercely inside, constantly shifting into the shape of a flame phoenix as if it might burst out at any moment.

Lu Fengyuan cautioned, “The Fire Phoenix Branch is a spiritual material and might try to escape. Be careful when opening the box.”

Lin Moyu smiled, “Don't worry, I know what I'm doing.”

Lu Fengyuan nodded, collected the origin crystals, and completed the transaction.

He spoke again, “Brother Lin, your wealth has been revealed this time. You must be careful in everything after reaching the Eastern Continent. In the past, there have been…”

…some unpleasant occurrences.”

Lin Moyu didn't seem to care, “Thank you for the reminder, Brother Lu. I'll be careful.”

Seeing Lin Moyu like this, Lu Fengyuan wanted to caution him further but decided against it.

Some things couldn't be changed just by him saying a few more words.

Lin Moyu wasn't ignorant; perhaps he had his own thoughts and methods.

This could be seen from his purchase of Twilight Stone and Divine Light Wood.

After completing the transaction, Lu Fengyuan took his leave.

As soon as he left the room, he was intercepted by a Dao Venerable.

This Dao Venerable carried a long sword on his back, with a sharp sword embroidered on his sleeve. His own sword intent soared to the heavens, making him resemble a sharp sword himself.

Lu Fengyuan knew the person's identity: an elder from the Heavenly Sword Sect named Jiu Jian, known as Dao Venerable Jiu Jian, with strength reaching the Dao Venerable 4th Realm.

Lu Fengyuan remained neither humble nor arrogant, cupping his hands, “Senior Jiu Jian, I wonder what instructions you have for stopping me?”

Chapter 2681: The Messier the Eastern Continent, the Greater the Opportunity

Dao Venerable Jiu Jian was like a sharp sword. His piercing gaze fixed on Lu Fengyuan, which was somewhat difficult for a mere Sovereign like Lu Fengyuan to bear.

However, Lu Fengyuan did not flinch. After all, this was the hurricane warship. Forget Dao Venerable Jiu Jian, even the Sect Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect wouldn't dare to act recklessly here.

Dao Venerable Jiu Jian waited for two breaths before speaking, “How much did that person bid?”

Lu Fengyuan shook his head, “The chamber of commerce has rules; I cannot say.”

Dao Venerable Jiu Jian's gaze narrowed, “No need for specifics, just a rough idea.”

Lu Fengyuan shook his head, “Dao Venerable Jiu Jian, please do not make things difficult for me. It truly cannot be said.”

Dao Venerable Jiu Jian's voice sank, “I said, no need for exact numbers.”

If it were anyone else, Lu Fengyuan might have revealed a little information. But since it was Lin Moyu, he would absolutely not disclose anything.

Bearing the pressure, he still whispered, “I'm sorry, I cannot violate the rules. Please step aside, Senior Jiu Jian, I still have business.”

Dao Venerable Jiu Jian took a deep breath and slowly stepped aside, allowing Lu Fengyuan to leave.

After Lu Fengyuan left, someone immediately approached, “Well?”

Dao Venerable Jiu Jian looked at Room 3, “He bid very high, much, much higher than I did.”

Hearing this, the crowd couldn't help but gasp. For Dao Venerable Jiu Jian to say such words meant Lin Moyu's bid was indeed staggering.

A faint light flickered in some Dao Venerables' eyes, revealing a hint of greed.

After Lu Fengyuan returned, he said to Fifth Uncle, “That Dao Venerable Jiu Jian wanted to break the rules. Luckily, I didn't say anything.”

Fifth Uncle smiled, “Actually, he already knows.”

Lu Fengyuan let out an 'ah', “But I didn't say anything.”

Fifth Uncle said, “Dao Venerable Jiu Jian has a secret technique called Heart Sword. By enveloping you with his sword intent, he can slightly sense what you are thinking.”

“The greater the difference in realm, the clearer the perception. The gap between you and him is not small, so he has already sensed some of your thoughts.”

Lu Fengyuan's expression changed drastically, “To think there's such a disgusting secret technique. Then what about Brother Lin? Will they target him?”

“And does his doing this count as breaking the rules?”

Fifth Uncle said, “Naturally not. He didn't attack you, and you have no evidence. If he were just an ordinary person, we could be unreasonable, but he is an elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect. What can you do without evidence?”

“As for Lin Moyu, he's not as simple as you think. Don't worry about him.”

“Use this free time to mind yourself. Cultivate well and reach the Dao Venerable realm early, lest you get plotted against without even knowing it.”

Lu Fengyuan's face slumped, feeling quite helpless.

“It's not like I want to have a low realm. Cultivation is a slow process; it's not like I can just level up whenever I want.”

At the center of Lin Moyu's Rule World, he brought in the box containing the Fire Phoenix Branch and then approached Infinite Fusion.

“Little fellow, I've brought you some food.”

Lin Moyu's tone was gentle, like coaxing a child.

Previously, Infinite Fusion had been busy for a long time completing the fusion of origin crystals and was clearly exhausted.

Afterward, it was too lazy to move and had been resting.

So this time, Lin Moyu bringing the good stuff for a home delivery was more like flattering it.

He placed the box with the Fire Phoenix Branch in front of Infinite Fusion. A faint spiritual aura leaked from the box, and Infinite Fusion immediately reacted.

It was like a child who had just woken up; its aura gradually strengthened.

Lin Moyu opened a crack in the box, and the leaking spiritual aura became even stronger.

He looked more and more like a weird uncle coaxing a child with a lollipop. Infinite Fusion finally woke up and began to get anxious.

“Eat, want to eat.”

It conveyed a clear consciousness. As it consumed more and more spiritual materials, Infinite Fusion's consciousness became clearer and clearer.