Chapter 2374: Chapter 2378: Peering
"Hiding one’s head and showing one’s tail is still better than some people who like to spy on others’ comprehension. Eight thousand!"
The old man spoke casually, continuing to raise the bid.
"What?"
"Spying on others’ comprehension!?"
"That is quite a despicable method!"
"That’s stealing someone’s Great Dao comprehension! How can there be such a person?"
The old man’s words aroused unanimous disgust among the crowd, who looked with disdain and contempt towards room number 2.
"Bastard! You’re courting death!"
An angry low shout came from room number 2, and a magnificent aura burst forth from the room, viciously rushing toward the old man.
Buzz!
An extremely strong aura suddenly emanated from the corner of the auction stage, striking fiercely at the aura coming from the room.
Boom!
A sound of air explosion was heard, and the aura just emerging from the room was shattered on the spot. Even the space in front of room number 2 trembled slightly.
"This is Canghai Trade Alliance, not your Qingwang Residence!"
A low voice came from the corner.
"Sorry!"
A deep apology was heard from room number 2.
"Qingwang Residence?"
"What kind of power is this?"
"It seems to be a force from Canglan City!"
"Canglan City?! Canghai Trade Alliance even dares to provoke a force from Canglan City?"
"Are you stupid? Although this is indeed a branch of Canghai Trade Alliance, Canghai Trade Alliance is one of the four top-tier forces, and its headquarters is in Canglan City!"
A flurry of discussions arose, and the contemptuous gaze immediately moved away from room number 2.
Canghai Trade Alliance does not fear Qingwang Residence, but they do. Regardless of Qingwang Residence’s status in Canglan City, even the smallest force there is not something they could provoke!
Qingwang Residence... is it a royal residence? That old man dares to provoke Qingwang Residence, he must have something to rely on. Could his reliance be Changling Main Court?
Jiang Chen’s eyes showed a thoughtful look as he steadily watched the old man’s back.
"Nine thousand!"
After the apology, bidding from room number 2 sounded again.
This time, everyone turned their gaze to the old man to see if he would bid again.
To everyone’s disappointment, the old man seemed to fear the power of Qingwang Residence and did not bid again.
Others looked at each other and remained silent. After all, it’s not worth offending Qingwang Residence for a useless treasure.
"Hmm! Kid, don’t think that just because you stopped bidding, I’ll let you off!"
A cold and sharp voice came from the room.
The crowd in the hall looked at the old man with a slight change in their expression, their eyes showing pity. To them, for someone of his age still at the Virtual Refinement Realm Peak, he is surely not from a major power. To provoke Qingwang Residence, he might be doomed.
The old man glanced at room number 2 and mumbled softly, although the sound was not loud, at this moment, the hall was silent due to the words from room number 2, and the sound reached everyone’s ears.
"If I hadn’t given away my spirit stones, I would’ve smashed you to death!"
Pfft!
Jiang Chen couldn’t help but chuckle, looking at the old man’s back with a meaningful gaze. This time, the voice no longer had an aged tone and sounded full of energy, clearly from a young person.
"Bast..."
Angry shouts came again from room number 2, but before the voice could completely rise, a call interrupted as it sounded first: "Guest number 2 has bid nine thousand inferior spirit stones, does anyone want to raise?"
Zhang Qiushan glanced at room number 2, then turned to sweep over the hall.
We are conducting an auction, not a place for Qingwang Residence to show off its power.
Obviously, the behavior of those in room number 2 also stirred displeasure in Zhang Qiushan.
Interrupted by Zhang Qiushan, those in room number 2 didn’t continue. They recognize they’ve caused displeasure to Canghai Trade Alliance, and if they go too far, they might end up regretting it. Qingwang Residence cannot rival Canghai Trade Alliance.
"Ten thousand!"
Just when everyone assumed that "Thousand Faces" would fall into the hands of those from Qingwang Residence, a calm voice sounded.
Everyone in the hall turned to look, finding the bidder in the last row of the hall.
"Where did this kid come from?"
"Sitting in the last row, seems not to be from a major force!"
"Mid Divine Infant Realm, and with such a cultivation level, he dares to bid? Is he asking for death?"
"Could this kid really not know how strong Qingwang Residence is?"
The crowd quietly discussed among themselves.
Jiang Chen shrugged helplessly; he’s not one to instigate trouble, but he’s definitely not afraid of it. Since this "Thousand Faces" is useful to him, and he has a chance to get it, why shouldn’t he take it?
"So arrogant! This young master finds Qingyang Prefecture to have quite a few unruly people. Even a small Divine Infant Realm cultivator dares to take something that this young master has set his eyes on! Truly doesn’t know the meaning of death!"
A low angry shout echoed from room number 2.
Buzz!
A subtle and mysterious wave came, and Jiang Chen felt a chill between his brows, as if a Primordial Spirit Power attempted to enter his Sea of Consciousness.
Frowning slightly, Jiang Chen’s eyes flashed with a cold gleam, directly opening the defenses of his Sea of Consciousness, allowing the Primordial Spirit Power to enter.
Swish!
Just as the Primordial Spirit Power entered the Sea of Consciousness, a scarlet profound light suddenly crashed down, directly shattering the Primordial Spirit Power.
"Ah!"
Vague cries of pain echoed within the dissipating Primordial Spirit Power.
"What is this, an auction, perhaps?"
Jiang Chen glanced at room number 2, raising his head to look at Zhang Qiushan on the auction stage: "President Zhang, is the auction for the higher bidder or the stronger force?"
The crowd couldn’t help but twitch their mouths, glancing at room number 2 with amusement.
This is truly a slap in the face!
"Of course, it is for the higher bidder!"
Zhang Qiushan replied calmly, giving Jiang Chen a long look, nodding with a smile.
Noticing Zhang Qiushan’s kindness, Jiang Chen froze slightly, rolled his eyes, seeming to have thought of something, and also nodded with a light smile.
Glancing once again at room number 2, Jiang Chen spoke indifferently: "Since it’s for the higher bidder, then what’s this talk of snatching? If the friends in the room want it, they merely need to bid."
Upon hearing this, the crowd paused in surprise. This young man seemed intentionally targeting the person in room number 2, leaving them a bit puzzled.
And Jiang Chen’s voice hadn’t yet faded when it sounded again: "Participating in an auction doesn’t require spying on others’ Sea of Consciousness, right? It seems the old gentleman was correct; you really have a habit of spying on others’ comprehension!"
"Spying on others’ Sea of Consciousness?!"
"This... are they trying to use Primordial Spirit Attack?"
"I’ve heard the people from Qingwang Residence are adept at tempering the Primordial Spirit, all having practiced Primordial Spirit Technique, yet they dare to act here!"
Jiang Chen’s words sparked astonishment among the crowd, all turning with surprise to look at room number 2.
