Ding Hao inwardly lamented upon hearing the girl's exclamation. This item had initially drawn no one's attention. Had Feng Xianran bid more discreetly, it could have been procured with a thousand crystals. However, due to Feng Xianran's excited outburst, it caught everyone's notice. The Purgatory Demon Sect, being a major sect in the demonic path, would not act without purpose. Hence, this ball must hold great value.
"Three thousand five hundred upper - grade crystals!" Right after Feng Xianran's words, He Zhizhang of the Luofu Sect calmly placed a bid. Even from a distance, Ding Hao could sense the anger emanating from him. It was evident that this man held a deep - seated hatred for Nie Tian.
"Four thousand crystals!" Before Feng Xianran could respond, Shi Yushuang of the Sword Demon Palace continued the bidding.
"Four thousand five hundred crystals!" The voice seemed to come from the Chicheng Sect.
By this time, Feng Xianran had realized her rash action. It was already too late for regret.
Seeing that the bidders were now all from major sects, Feng Xianran cursed silently. Without hesitation, she called out, "Eight thousand crystals!"
Immediately, the previously noisy hall fell silent. After a moment, Shi Yushuang of the Sword Demon Palace broke the silence, "Eight thousand five hundred crystals!"
"Ten thousand upper - grade crystals!" Feng Xianran shouted again. This declaration signified the Purgatory Demon Sect's determination to obtain the ball. Ten thousand upper - grade crystals was a significant sum even for the wealthy major sects. Consequently, the members of these sects began to carefully consider whether to continue bidding.
"Ten thousand upper - grade crystals, first call!" Wang Tianyou announced. The hall remained quiet. Wang Tianyou then continued, "Ten thousand crystals, second call!" Just as he was about to make the third call, a delicate shout rang out.
"Wait!" Bai Yuqing of the Qingyun Sect rose. Instantly, all eyes turned to her. Dressed in a long white dress, with a slender waist, snow - white skin, delicate fingers, and an ethereal charm, she resembled a celestial being, breathtakingly beautiful.
"I wonder what Miss Bai has to say?" Wang Tianyou inquired, his tone more respectful. The Qingyun Sect, being the premier Taoist sect, lent her an intimidating presence.
"Junior is aware of the Treasure - Gathering Sect's rules, but the function of the auction item should be clearly explained. May I presumptuously ask if the Treasure - Gathering Sect truly has no knowledge of this item's origin and function?" Bai Yuqing asked casually.
"How could the Treasure - Gathering Sect deceive you, miss? Our sect truly knows nothing of this item. Please forgive us, miss!" Wang Tianyou replied earnestly.
Bai Yuqing took a glance at Feng Xianran from a distance and said, "Oh, in that case, never mind. I hope you'll forgive me, senior." She then sat down.
With everyone's attention on Bai Yuqing, Wang Tianyou resumed, "Ten thousand crystals, third call!"After a pause, seeing no further bids, Wang Tianyou declared, "Since there are no more bids, this small ball is purchased by Miss Feng of the Purgatory Demon Sect for ten thousand upper - grade crystals. Today's auction concludes here. Tomorrow will feature better items for auction. Do not miss them!"After speaking, Wang Tianyou retreated backstage. Ding Hao followed the Purgatory Demon Sect members to claim the item, attracting astonished and puzzled looks along the way.
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Before long, the Purgatory Demon Sect members returned to the courtyard arranged by the Treasure - Gathering Sect. After Nie Tian set up an illusion array, they all looked at Ding Hao with questioning gazes.
Noticing their looks, Ding Hao thought for a moment and said, "I do know the origin of this item. Although Miss Feng spent ten thousand crystals on it, I guarantee that this ball is worth the price."Hearing this, Nie Tian said, "I trust your judgment. Earlier, you said that if Xianran obtains this ball, her strength will increase greatly in an instant. I wonder what the function of this ball is. Please tell us."Feng Xianran also smiled at Ding Hao. The three elders remained silent, yet their ears were perked, eager not to miss a word from Ding Hao.
"This item is called the Chi - Yang Ball. It was the famous magic weapon of the Blazing Sun Patriarch ten thousand years ago. I do not know how the Chi - Yang Ball was created, but it can continuously absorb the heat of sunlight and convert it into pure fire - attributed true essence. After ten thousand years of absorption, I do not know how much fire - attributed true essence it contains. However, if Miss can absorb a little of it, her strength will increase greatly in an instant. This is one function. Additionally, it can be used as an offensive magic weapon. In the past, in the hands of the Blazing Sun Patriarch, the Chi - Yang Ball could make an area of a hundred - li radius burn with Samadhi True Fire. With this weapon, the Blazing Sun Patriarch was invincible. The Samadhi True Fire emitted by this item also contains fire poison. Those burned by it, without a cold - attributed magic weapon for protection, will be reduced to ashes instantly. It is extremely deadly."The group gasped in shock. They marveled at the power of the Chi - Yang Ball and secretly rejoiced at having obtained this treasure.
Feng Xianran looked at Ding Hao with an intense gaze. After a while, she frowned adorably and asked Ding Hao in confusion, "I have tried to communicate with the Chi - Yang Ball with my qi, but there was no response. Could it be a fake?"Seeing her eagerness, Ding Hao said, "Hehe. I not only know the absorption method but also how to maximize the Chi - Yang Ball's efficacy. But why should I tell you? What's in it for me?"Upon hearing this, Feng Xianran angrily said, "After what you've done to me, what more do you want?"The elders' expressions turned strange as Feng Xianran's words, though unintended, carried a different meaning. Ding Hao felt embarrassed and tried to explain, "I didn't mean that!"This only made it worse. Feng Xianran's face flushed red, and she lowered her head, too shy to reply.
Seeing the situation, Nie Tian stood up to ease the tension. "Young man is not from the Purgatory Demon Sect. Given such a great benefit, we can't let him be at a disadvantage. If he hadn't intended to give this to Xianran, he wouldn't have advised her to bid, right? Hehe!"Feng Xianran felt a rush of joy hearing Nie Tian's words. Her bright eyes sparkled as she looked up at Ding Hao and asked, "What do you want in return for revealing the secret of this item?"Ding Hao felt a headache seeing the situation. It seemed that the girl had misunderstood his intention. He dared not explain further and said coldly, "First, Miss must not reveal to anyone what she finds inside the Chi - Yang Ball, and she must not transfer it to anyone, not even your father. Second, give me another five thousand upper - grade crystals. These conditions aren't excessive, are they?"The group relaxed upon hearing this. They had expected Ding Hao to be more demanding given the treasure's value.
"Greedy one. Here, ten thousand upper - grade crystals. Consider the extra as a reward for you!" Feng Xianran said with a laugh, seeming very happy.Ding Hao accepted without hesitation. It was not in his nature to pass up an advantage. After putting the ten thousand upper - grade crystals in his storage bag, he also handed a jade slip to Feng Xianran, inwardly marveling at the Purgatory Demon Sect's wealth.Indeed, these crystals might be the tribute from the Limitless Demon Sect every hundred years. The Purgatory Demon Sect occupied several of the largest crystal mines in the Soul - Severing Mountain. Naturally, they wouldn't care about these crystals.It was maddening to compare. The Limitless Demon Sect struggled for crystals for their own cultivation and had to pay tribute every hundred years, all due to their lack of strength.
Just as Ding Hao was putting the crystals in his storage bag, Feng Xianran remembered something. "Little thief, you're still using a storage bag. Well, I'll be generous again and give you a storage bracelet!"She retrieved a dark - green storage bracelet from her storage ring and handed it to Ding Hao. Despite already having a storage ring, Ding Hao accepted it without a word of thanks.
Seeing that the exchange was completed, Nie Tian urged Feng Xianran to explore the magic of the ball.Feng Xianran, feeling nervous under the expectant gazes of the group, took the jade slip from Ding Hao. After a while, confusion filled her face.She looked at Ding Hao, then placed her hands on the Chi - Yang Ball and closed her eyes. Her delicate fingers and fair arms on the ball emitted a faint red glow, and the room's temperature fluctuated with the glow.After a while, the Chi - Yang Ball's red glow intensified greatly. The group could feel the intense heat radiating from it.Just as they began to worry about Feng Xianran, they saw her face ecstatic, her body trembling uncontrollably.