Chapter 3683 Tianluo Red Jade Fruit

Ling Jianfei was a man of considerable cunning; he hadn't privately messaged Ye Bufan to participate in the bidding earlier because he knew Huo Fenggu was determined to get the Heavenly Luo Vermillion Jade Fruit.

No matter who bid, it wouldn't make him back down; ultimately, it would come down to who had more celestial crystals.

But now that Ye Bufan had gotten involved, it gave him a new idea: he only needed to sit back and watch the tigers fight.

If this hothead was just bluffing, then he would continue bidding, ensuring that Huo Fenggu couldn't take this treasure.

Conversely, if Ye Bufan unexpectedly acquired the Heavenly Luo Vermillion Jade Fruit, he only needed to wait until the auction ended and directly snatch it, saving a lot of trouble.

For a hothead with no Foundation or background like him, Ling Jianfei wouldn't hesitate to kill a thousand or even ten thousand of them.

While Ling Jianfei was full of calculations, Huo Fenggu, staring at Ye Bufan, changed his expression, and finally, he also put down his bidding paddle.

Although he was arrogant, he wasn't a fool; he also had his own calculations.

This kid had repeatedly offended him, and he would definitely be killed after the auction ended.

Thus, everything the other party possessed would be his, including the celestial crystals.

So he directly gave up bidding, because every time he raised the price, it was like giving his own celestial crystals to Jubao Pavilion, which was completely uneconomical; it was better to just snatch them later.

Thus, a strange scene unfolded: Huo Fenggu and Ling Jianfei, each with their own schemes, both withdrew.

Ye Bufan had only bid once, and then no one else participated in the bidding.

The Beauty Auctioneer stood on the auction stage, somewhat dumbfounded; she had originally thought that with three parties competing, she could fetch a good price, but it had ended before it even really began.

“Everyone, this is the Heavenly Luo Vermillion Jade Fruit! This Young Master has bid one million middle-grade celestial crystals. Is there anyone else who wishes to bid?”

The hall was silent; with Huo Fenggu and Ling Jianfei out, others knew the waters were too deep and dared not get involved, so they all sat there quietly, waiting to watch the show.

After asking for a long time with no response, the Beauty Auctioneer reluctantly brought down her small hammer.

With a single hammer blow, Ye Bufan ultimately secured the Heavenly Luo Vermillion Jade Fruit for one million middle-grade celestial crystals, which even he found hard to believe.

If Huo Fenggu and Ling Jianfei hadn’t gotten involved, he probably wouldn’t have been able to acquire all three treasures with the four to five million celestial crystals he had.

Now, everything had fallen into his pocket, and he hadn't spent too much money; it was truly a great stroke of luck, like pie falling from the sky. While he thought this, others didn't see it that way; many looked at him as if he were a dead man.

Neither Ling Jianfei nor Huo Fenggu were people to be trifled with.

And this hothead had offended both of them at once, seemingly oblivious to his impending doom.

Soon, a server from the auction house brought over the Heavenly Luo Vermillion Jade Fruit, and he paid one million middle-grade celestial crystals, completing the transaction.

The auction had ended, and the people present gradually dispersed.

Huo Fenggu glared at him fiercely, and then also left.

They didn't have the courage to cause trouble in Jubao Pavilion; if they were going to act, it had to be outside.

After these people left, Miao Badou walked over, his expression filled with worry.

“Master Ye, the two people you just provoked are not simple; I’m afraid you’ll have trouble when you go out.”

“How about this: you stay here in my Jubao Pavilion for now, and leave when they are gone.”

He was genuinely worried for Ye Bufan; in his mind, someone so young with such strong Dao mastery in pills surely wouldn't have very strong martial Dao strength, otherwise, wouldn't he be too much of a Prodigy?

Ye Bufan smiled slightly: “Thank you for your kindness, Grand Manager, but there’s no need. I still have things to do and can’t stay too long.”

Miao Badou said worriedly: “But those two people…”

“Don’t worry, Grand Manager, I can handle it myself.”

Ye Bufan smiled confidently, waved his hand, and turned to walk outside.

Gongsun Hong followed without hesitation.

Now, he had absolute trust in his Master, even to the point of being somewhat blind.

He would not doubt any decision his Master made.

Ye Bufan and Gongsun Hong left Jubao Pavilion and walked forward. Although there were some people waiting to watch the excitement, they kept their distance, fearing they might get caught in the crossfire.

As he walked, he looked around, as if searching for someone.

“Kid, stop right there!”

As the words fell, several figures blocked his path; it was Ling Jianfei and some of his subordinates.

“Young Sect Master, I finally found you!”

Ye Bufan looked delighted, then pulled out a Storage Ring, “As you instructed, I’ve bought all the treasures that needed to be bought.”

“Well done.”

Ling Jianfei’s lips curved into a smug smile, and he beckoned, “Bring the item over to me.”

“I can’t do that!” Ye Bufan put on a very cautious expression, “We agreed on double the price; you need to give me the money now.”

Ling Jianfei’s face darkened: “What? Do you think this Young Sect Master would renege on your payment?”

This guy was extremely cunning and didn’t rush to snatch it; he wanted to see if the ring contained what he wanted.

“I know Young Sect Master isn’t short on cash, but it still needs to be cash on delivery.”

“Kid, who told you to be so wishy-washy? Hand it over quickly, or I’ll chop you down with a single strike right now.”

A guard behind him swiftly drew a long saber, radiating Killing Intent; having left Jubao Pavilion, they had no more qualms.

“Alright then, I can give you the ring first, but remember to give me the celestial crystals; that’s all my family fortune.”

Ye Bufan put on an expression of both fear and grievance, holding the ring in his hand, ready to hand it over, but just then, a loud shout came from the side.

“Kid, who gave you the guts to give away my things!”

As the words fell, several more figures sped over; it was Huo Fenggu, the Young Hall Master of Flame God Hall.

He hadn't gone far after leaving, eager to find Ye Bufan’s whereabouts, and rushed over immediately upon seeing him.

In his heart, he already considered everything of the other party as his own; how could he let him hand the ring to Ling Jianfei?

His feet landed, and he looked sharply at Ye Bufan, extending his right hand: “Kid, quickly hand the ring to me, and I can spare your life.”

“This…”

Ye Bufan retreated two steps in fear, his gaze darting between Ling Jianfei and Huo Fenggu, his face full of difficulty, clearly unsure of whom to give it to.

Seeing that he was about to be intercepted, Ling Jianfei shouted loudly: “Throw the ring to me; we have an agreement!”

Huo Fenggu was equally aggressive: “Give it to me, or I’ll chop off your head right now!”

“Sirs, I don’t want it anymore; whoever wants it can have it.”

Ye Bufan’s face was filled with terror, clearly intimidated by the Aura of the two, and he directly threw the ring on the ground, retreating seven or eight steps.

Ling Jianfei was slightly stunned, clearly a bit surprised, then reached out to grab the ring.

He knew very well that if this item fell into the other party’s hands, he would lose his chance.

“Get lost!”

Huo Fenggu roared in anger; he had suppressed his rage at the auction, so how could he let the other party take the ring? He directly threw a punch.