"Master Mo, you didn't lose anything," Ya Fei said with a gentle smile. "You're only at the Dou Huang realm, and the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan has powerhouses at the Dou Sheng level. By handing over the corpse in time, you've spared the Black Emperor Sect from future calamity. Plus, you still earned four Douling Pills and two Emperor Pills."
Though her tone was soft, Mo Tianxing's heart only sank deeper.
The deal was sealed—and Ya Fei's casual remark, spoken after the fact, was clearly intentional. A hidden jab.
The Sky Demon Phoenix Clan was infamous for its strict customs. The remains of their ancestors must be returned and buried within their ancestral grounds. Any outsider who dared to keep such a corpse would instantly draw their wrath.
And the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan… had a Dou Sheng.
Even if Mo Tianxing wanted to regret the transaction now, it was far too late. The Black Emperor Sect simply couldn't bear the consequences of such retaliation.
What he didn't know was that Ya Fei had spoken those words at Ye Feng's direction—loudly, and within earshot of Xiao Yan, who had lost the corpse in the bidding. It wasn't just about the corpse—it was a calculated strike at Xiao Yan's pride.
"Ye Feng, you know that's going to cause trouble. Why make it worse?" Ye Xinlan whispered.
Ye Feng smiled lazily. "What makes you think that?"
"The Sky Demon Phoenix Clan is ruthless when it comes to their dead," she warned. "If they find out you've taken one of their ancestor's corpses, it could cause serious trouble."
"If they want to find trouble with me," Ye Feng said calmly, "they can try."
He flicked his finger, and a ripple of energy spread through the air. The barrier shimmered, and the dried corpse of the Sky Demon Phoenix suddenly appeared in front of him.
"This..."
Mo Tianxing froze.
Ye Feng had just violated the auction's rules by taking the item onstage before the auction ended. But seeing who it was, Mo Tianxing quickly swallowed any protest.
"Any objections?" Ye Feng asked, tilting his head.
"Hehe..." Mo Tianxing forced a dry chuckle. "Of course not. The item has already been won fairly, so it naturally belongs to you."
"You?"
The crowd murmured in surprise. Mo Tianxing had referred to Ye Feng with the utmost respect.
"Did you hear that?"
"Yeah... why is Sect Master Mo speaking so formally?"
"Wait... gray hair... gray eyes... That look... could he be—"
"Chaos Saint!"
At that name, silence blanketed the auction hall.
From the Black Corner Region to Zhongzhou, Ye Feng's name had become legend. Every one of his actions rippled across the continent, each more outrageous than the last. Even in Zhongzhou, stories of the Chaos Saint were spreading like wildfire.
Mo Tianxing had known Ye Feng's identity from the start. But he had kept quiet for the sake of order. Now that others had recognized him, his worries grew.
If Ye Feng decided to take the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva, who could stop him?
If Ye Feng so much as asked, Mo Tianxing would be forced to personally hand it over—on his knees if necessary.
"Ya Fei!" Ye Feng called.
Understanding the signal, Ya Fei stepped forward and handed four Douling Pills and two Emperor Pills to Mo Tianxing.
Transaction completed.
Ye Feng then raised his hand, fingers forming a sword seal, and began dissecting the corpse on the spot to refine the Sky Goose Nine-Line Wings.
It was a scene both gruesome and awe-inspiring.
The auction continued, but tension lingered in the air.
Mo Tianxing wanted to pause the event, fearing Ye Feng's presence would drive away high bids. But after considering the alternative—offending the Chaos Saint—he could only sigh and wave for the next item.
A white-haired elder returned to the stage, personally hosting the most anticipated auction item.
With a gesture, the ground split open again. Several stern-faced black-robed elders emerged, carrying a small box draped in a yellow cloth.
"Everyone," Mo Tianxing announced, "you already know what the highlight of today's auction is. I'm sure many of you came here just for this."
Wearing a pair of purple-gold gloves, Mo Tianxing carefully removed the cloth, revealing a crystal container glowing with faint emerald light. Several black-robed elders circled the box, scanning the crowd for any suspicious movement.
As the crystal box opened, the air shifted.
Inside floated a strange, fist-sized emerald substance—viscous, slightly luminous, and alive in appearance. It undulated softly, like a spirit creature slumbering in fluid.
"The Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva..." Xiao Yixian murmured.
"The Black Emperor Sect isn't taking any chances," Zi Yan added. "This crystal box is layered with spiritual seals that block all probing."
"So... are we bidding for this?" Ye Xinlan asked excitedly. "That's the legendary treasure that can help break through to Dou Sheng, right?"
"Hmph. That's just what the rumors say," Xiao Yixian said, glancing at Ye Feng, who was calmly dissecting the corpse without shame.
"No," Ya Fei cut in. Her eyes gleamed with determination. "This item won't fetch its true worth here in the Black Corner Region. If I win it, I'll resell it in Zhongzhou for ten times the price."
This final round of the auction was different. Each bidder would enter a secret chamber individually and whisper their offer to Mo Tianxing. He would choose the bid he liked best.
One by one, bidders entered. Finally, it was Ya Fei's turn.
"Haha, Miss Ya Fei," Mo Tianxing said with forced politeness. "What's your offer for the Bodhi Body Transformation Saliva?"
"Same as before," she replied coolly. "Four Douling Pills and two Emperor Pills."
"…What?"
Mo Tianxing nearly choked.
"That was the price for a magical beast corpse! This is the Bodhi Saliva—something that can help someone break through to Dou Sheng!"
"Oh? Too expensive?" Ya Fei blinked innocently. "Alright then. Two Douling Pills, one Emperor Pill."
"Ah?"
Mo Tianxing's face turned pale.
"One Douling Pill and one Emperor Pill, final offer," Ya Fei said with a smile. "Anything more is just throwing money at tree sap."
Mo Tianxing clenched his fists beneath the table. Was this woman seriously bargaining at an auction?
And yet, he said nothing.
"Now I see what Master Ye meant," Ya Fei said casually. "Bodhi Body Saliva that helps you break through to Dou Sheng? It's just fancy sap that helps with hydration."
Her voice echoed with ridicule—and broke what little pride Mo Tianxing had left.
"Master Ye..."
His heart trembled.
That was the second time he heard it today. But this time, it confirmed what he feared.
Ye Feng—the Chaos Saint—was the one behind Ya Fei's actions.
Mo Tianxing broke into a cold sweat. The stories were true. The Chaos Saint had defeated two Half-Venerates from Jia Nan Academy with ease. If such a man desired the saliva, who could stop him?
Certainly not the Black Emperor Sect.
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