Chapter 3739: Fight to the End

Having expressed his determination to win, Zhao Xingfeng then cupped his hands towards Jian Juechen and Han Lingkuang.

Looking around the entire auction house, he only had these two people in his eyes; everyone else was an insignificant ant.

Although this method was somewhat against the Star Plucking Tower's rules, since he didn't speak directly and merely skirted the rules, Miao Jiuxi couldn't say anything.

Jian Juechen and Han Lingkuang had originally been interested in the nine nether blood lotus, but seeing the other party's attitude, they knew that competing would only result in mutual destruction.

They also understood that the other party was likely acquiring this item for Zhao Xingfeng, so they dismissed their previous thoughts and did not bid.

With those two not bidding, no one else had the courage to contend with the Zhao Family.

After a moment of silence, the venue was completely quiet, with no one raising their bid again.

Zhao Xingfeng felt a sense of relief; it seemed this nine nether blood lotus would belong to him.

If he could take this treasure back for ten million middle-grade celestial crystals, it would definitely be considered a low price, and he would also earn the Grand Elder's appreciation upon his return.

The Auctioneer on stage shook his head slightly; he certainly didn't want it to end like this, and his gaze swept across the audience: "This distinguished guest has bid ten million middle-grade celestial crystals. Is there anyone else who wishes to raise the bid?

This is an eleventh-grade immortal spirit grass; an opportunity not to be missed, for it will not come again…"

He himself hadn't held much hope, merely trying as a last resort, a routine effort.

But before he could even finish speaking, another bid paddle was raised from below the stage.

"I bid twenty million!"

It was Ye Bufan who spoke. He was determined to obtain this nine nether blood lotus, so how could he let someone else take it?

As his voice fell, everyone present looked over, wanting to see who dared to contend with the Zhao Family for a treasure.

When they saw it was him, the venue immediately erupted in an uproar.

Most of these people had gone to the training ground to watch today's competition, so they naturally knew that this Young man had eliminated the Zhao Family. They hadn't expected him to come here again to contend with Zhao Xingfeng for a treasure.

"Who is this kid? Is he going to fight the Zhao Family to the death?"

"He's crazy, I think he's crazy. This is the rhythm of completely offending the Zhao Family…"

"Does this guy have no brain? Does he really think relying on a woman to live off her gives him the strength to challenge the Seven Great Families? He's still far from it…"

The surrounding crowd discussed animatedly, but Ye Bufan remained unconcerned, a faint smile on his face.

Zhao Xingfeng's expression was terribly grim, his eyes blazing as if spitting fire.

This was the first time in many years he had seen someone dare to provoke the Zhao Family so brazenly.

If he weren't in the Star Plucking Tower, he probably wouldn't be able to resist slapping this kid to death right now.

"What are you looking at? Are you bidding or just staring?"

Qin Muyue glared back directly. Since she had said she would protect Ye Bufan, she naturally had to follow through.

Only then did the surrounding crowd realize. No wonder this kid dared to be so arrogant; it turned out he had relied on the Qin Family's little demoness.

"Thirty million!"

Zhao Xingfeng snorted coldly. There was no other way; this was the Star Plucking Tower, with an Immortal Venerable expert overseeing it, whom he could not afford to offend. As for the Qin Muyue before him, he likewise could not afford to offend her.

Helplessly, he could only raise his bid again, increasing the price by another ten million.

Thirty million was already close to the normal value of the nine nether blood lotus. Bringing it back to the Han Family would only be considered mediocre, certainly not a merit.

But facts proved he thought too much; Ye Bufan raised his bid paddle again.

"Fifty million!"

"This…"

At this price, the surrounding people erupted in another commotion.

A sudden increase of twenty million—at fifty million, acquiring the nine nether blood lotus would definitely be a loss.

In these people's eyes, the reason Ye Bufan was spending so much was entirely to target the Zhao Family, not for the nine nether blood lotus itself.

"You…"

Zhao Xingfeng was overflowing with Killing Intent. If gazes could kill, he would have already torn this person into ten thousand pieces.

Ye Bufan, however, looked at him with a slight smile: "Young Master Zhao, what's wrong? You don't seem very happy. Do you not want me to bid against you?

But there's no helping it, this is the Star Plucking Tower. Whoever has more celestial crystals gets to take the treasure away."

"Sixty million!"

Zhao Xingfeng suppressed the anger in his heart, gritting his teeth as he announced the price.

This was already his final bottom line. When he came to bid for the nine nether blood lotus, Zhao Qinglian had only given him fifty million middle-grade celestial crystals.

After all, the normal market price for this item was around thirty million; fifty million was already a serious loss. If it weren't for Zhao Xingyun, he definitely wouldn't have been willing to prepare so many celestial crystals.

And now, bidding sixty million, he had included all the celestial crystals in his ring.

After announcing the price, he secretly prayed, hoping the other party had no more celestial crystals, hoping the other party was just bluffing and wouldn't dare to compete with him further.

But the result disappointed him again; Ye Bufan unhesitatingly raised the bid paddle in his hand.

"Eighty million!"

Although the people present had been shocked several times in a row, they still couldn't help but gape in astonishment at this moment.

"Eighty million, that's eighty million middle-grade celestial crystals, more than double the true value of the nine nether blood lotus."

"Bastard, are you crazy? Being an enemy of my Zhao Family, I guarantee that from now on, there will be no more Lingyun Sword Sect!"

Zhao Xingfeng, who had no more money, couldn't help but roar in anger. His heart was already filled with hatred, and if this auction failed again, he would inevitably be scolded by the Grand Elder upon his return.

With old and new grievances combined, he hated him to the bone.

"Young Master Zhao, are you threatening me?"

Ye Bufan stopped Qin Muyue, who was about to go berserk, and looked at Miao Jiuxi beside him.

"Manager, I'm being threatened while bidding in the Star Plucking Tower. Don't you think you should give me an explanation?"

"Zhao Xingfeng, how dare you!"

At this moment, Miao Jiuxi's face was grim, devoid of his previous smile, and his entire being exuded the Aura of a superior.

As the largest commercial organization, Star Plucking Tower has operated smoothly for so many years, naturally backed by powerful strength.

Given his identity and status, he did not fear even the Sect Leaders of the Three Sects, Five Factions, and Seven Great Families, let alone a mere Zhao Family disciple.

"Manager…"

Zhao Xingfeng's anger completely vanished at this moment; only then did he realize he had caused a great disaster.

"Guards, throw him out and put him on the blacklist! He is never allowed to step into the Star Plucking Tower again!"

Miao Jiuxi's voice was full of majesty. Then, four guards rushed up, dragged Zhao Xingfeng away, and threw him out.

Upon reaching the main hall's entrance, he was directly kicked out.

Although Zhao Xingfeng was an Early Stage Immortal Lord expert, he dared not resist in the slightest.

The powerful pressure of the hidden Immortal Venerable expert suppressed him completely; how could he dare to act rashly?

He had just violated the Star Plucking Tower's taboo. If he were to attack the guards again, he might not even be able to save his own life.

Just like that, under the watchful eyes of everyone, the Zhao Family's Young Master was directly driven out of the Star Plucking Tower.

The auction continued. In the current situation, no one else naturally made a bid.

The Auctioneer brought down his gavel, and the nine nether blood lotus belonged to Ye Bufan.

Soon, a server came over with a tray. He paid the celestial crystals, then took the nine nether blood lotus into his hand, and immediately, a rich bloody Qi assailed him.

"Good stuff!"

Ye Bufan was happy in his heart. This was not only a genuine nine nether blood lotus, but also a High Grade one with extremely sufficient years.

Qin Muyue watched, lollipop in mouth, and shook her head.

"I say, are you stupid? Spending so much money to buy something like this is simply not worth it."