Chrysanthemum Douluo wanted to be considerate, but the young woman was unfazed by his status.
"220 million once... 220 million twice..."
"280 million!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo finally couldn't bear the pressure. He stood up, gripping the railing, and said coldly, "This is my final offer. If you bid higher, Ning Fengzhi, this item is yours!"
Ning Fengzhi could only shake his head regretfully and said, "The financial strength of the Spirit Hall is indeed formidable. I concede."
He wasn't boasting but expressing his genuine feelings. After all, he hadn't anticipated so many twists and turns. He had merely thought that acquiring this recipe would greatly benefit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Sect.
However, even though the Se Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Sect is wealthy, having 280 million gold soul coins doesn't mean they can casually spend such an amount.
To be honest, the fundraising capabilities of a family-based power like theirs pale in comparison to the Spirit Hall's. Of course, they usually spend money freely without much concern. But in this situation, the Spirit Hall still held the upper hand.
When Chrysanthemum Douluo heard Ning Fengzhi concede, his expression was neither joyful nor disappointed. Yet, this very expression gave off an oddly amusing vibe, leaving people dumbfounded.
With the fall of the auction hammer, the cookbook finally landed in the hands of the Spirit Hall.
After nearly four hours, the auction finally came to an end.
Xiao Wu nudged Tang San beside her, somewhat disinterestedly. "Brother, let's go."
"Alright, let's head back." Tang San nodded and took Xiao Wu's hand, leading her toward the exit.
Having witnessed the entire scene, though puzzled, he understood one thing: Xiao Tianyang had suddenly become the wealthiest man around!
280 million gold soul coins! Just thinking about it made Tang San's scalp tingle. Of course, this matter wasn't entirely over. He decided to bury this secret deep in his heart, telling no one.
On one hand, it was to protect Xiao Tianyang; on the other, he wasn't fully aware of the intricacies involved.
If Xiao Tianyang's plans were derailed due to his misjudgment, the consequences would be severe.
This was precisely why Tang San wanted to leave quickly with Xiao Wu—before it was too late to change anything.
After the two left, Ning Fengzhi retrieved the pearl and raised his hands toward Xiao Tianyang, saying, "If you ever encounter any trouble in the future, feel free to seek me out at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Sect."
"Farewell for now."
Xiao Tianyang took the pearl and headed toward the exit. The matter wasn't over yet; he needed to prepare outside.
The auction had lasted nearly five hours, leaving those who attended physically and mentally drained. Even though it was only noon, exhaustion was evident on many faces. Yet, despite their fatigue, none dared to oppose the Spirit Hall.
As they stood at the door, they formed two lines on either side, allowing Chrysanthemum Douluo and his entourage to pass through. Of course, they weren't there to pay respects; it was merely a gesture of deference.
It's worth noting that among Chrysanthemum Douluo's group was Huyan Zhen!
"Hiss!"
At that moment, a sound akin to air escaping from a cracked pot echoed. Immediately after, white smoke filled the air, enveloping the entire area within a hundred meters of the Heaven Dou Auction House entrance!
"Could someone be trying to steal that cookbook?"
"Are they insane? Daring to snatch something from the Spirit Hall's hands!"
"Do you think we have a chance..."
"Shut up! Do you want to get us all killed?!"
Amid the chaos, voices clamored incessantly.
Chrysanthemum Douluo, standing amidst the turmoil, wore a murderous smile. "Heh, it seems these fools have the guts of a bear to dare attack me."
However, just as he was about to take action, his expression suddenly changed.
"How can anyone attack Yue Guan, could it be a formidable enemy be approaching?"
Hu Yanzhen, unsure of the situation, felt a chill run down his spine.
"No strong enemy has been detected, but this area is now a forbidden zone!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo's face darkened as he spoke in a low voice, "This doesn't seem like a spontaneous attack but rather a premeditated one."
Of course, this was merely speculation. Even if it were a premeditated plan, so what?
As soon as he finished speaking, a sound like a massive stone hitting the ground echoed nearby...
"No, move aside!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo looked down, his pupils contracting sharply. At that moment, an orange-red light expanded from a single point into a sphere...
"Boom!"
Explosions reverberated through the white smoke, adding a splash of orange to the previously monotonous scene.
Not only that, but Xiao Tianyang, who had thrown dozens of grenades, also pulled out a talisman. Muttering an incantation, he finally shouted, "Activate!"
The talisman burned to ashes. Simultaneously, Chrysanthemum Douluo, who was dodging the explosions, suddenly froze.
"What kind of power is this, capable of restraining me so completely?!"
Cold sweat dripped down Chrysanthemum Douluo's face.
In this area, not only was he unable to fly, but his speed was also reduced to a crawl. This meant that, aside from his superior strength, he had no advantage in speed or perception and could only be toyed with by his opponent.
Even more terrifying, in the brief moment he was immobilized, something even more frightening occurred. Before him was no longer just a grenade but a cluster of detonators...
"Boom!"
As a mushroom cloud approximately five meters high rose into the air, Xiao Tianyang had already made his escape.
"Even if these explosives can't kill you, they can surely disgust you to death."
"Heh, I guess this counts as 'mission accomplished, time to disappear and lay low'?" Xiao Tianyang chuckled to himself as he quickened his pace.
To be honest, he had invested a bit too much today. Aside from the one-time treasures from the third-level lottery, the talisman was the most valuable. After all, it was a treasure capable of immobilizing even a Titled Douluo for three seconds!
If Xiao Tianyang's own strength were greater, the duration would have been much longer.
It's a pity that, for now, he could only play a supporting role, which was somewhat embarrassing.
Forbidden Stone, Gravity Iron, Sticky Flag—these were all devastating tools on a battlefield of over a thousand people. Especially the Sticky Flag, which could trap people in a quagmire mid-air, making it difficult to increase speed.
Those with weaker strength might even suffocate and die on the spot if exposed for too long.
As the name suggests, the Forbidden Stone prevented flight, while the Gravity Iron made one feel as though a mountain were pressing down on them. Combined with smoke bombs, grenades, and detonators obtained from the lottery, these treasures made for a formidable arsenal.
If Xiao Tianyang hadn't felt that the 280 million gold soul coins were worth the investment, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths to pull off this stunt...
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