Battle Through The Heavens Season 5
Ch. 14 - Unexpected Change

On the crystal platform, the white-haired auctioneer's saliva spat everywhere as he introduced just how mysterious this piece of ancient cloth was. In short, he had exerted his entire ability to increase the value of this piece of old cloth even slightly. Unfortunately, the effect doesn't seem to be very good. This was because some of the people at the auction venue had already become impatient during his introduction with the patients. Some of those with bad temper immediately cursed.

Hearing that the people below had no enthusiastic response, the white-haired auctioneer could only shake his head helplessly. He swallowed his saliva and soaked his dry throat before speaking with a bitter smile, "According to what we determined, the base price of this piece of cloth is one hundred thousand. Now, the auction will begin. "

The moment the voice of the white-haired auctioneer fell, the enormous auction venue immediately became completely silent. The few gazes that swept across the platform were like they were trying to find an idiot. Who would spend a hundred thousand gold coins to buy a broken item, which was not even known if it was real or fake? Moreover, even if one had money, he would not spend it randomly like this, right?

Under the black robe, Xiao Yan's gaze stared intently at that piece of ancient cloth. If not for his face being covered by the shadow of Doupeng, it was likely that anyone could see just by looking at his face that he was filled with excitement. He took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed the uneasiness in his heart. The reason told him that now was not the best opportunity to declare the price. If his actions drew the doubts and attention of the very large faction in front, it was likely that it would end up in the hands of others. At the very least, Xiao Yan clearly knew in his heart that it was impossible for him to fight that faction with his current wealth.

[TL: Doupeng – conical bamboo hat with fabric attached to cover one's face]

The white-haired auctioneer could not help but shake his head helplessly as he stared at the silent auction venue and the countless mocking gazes. In his heart, he repeatedly slandered those who evaluated the price. Although this piece of cloth dates back to ancient times, after all, it was only in a fragmented state. Moreover, the information revealed within it was clearly not enough to let one identify exactly what it was hiding. Under this situation with many unknowns, even he himself did not have much confidence that it could be successfully auctioned at a price of a hundred thousand.

The silence at the auction venue continued for five minutes when the auctioneer finally sighed. He was just about to announce that the auction time had run out and had fallen, when a voice sounded suddenly, causing him to sigh in relief.

"One hundred and ten thousand."

A faint voice broke the silence within the auction venue. Countless numbers of gazes moved towards the sound before finally stopping on the body of the black-robed figure near the front row. Some murmurs sounded.

"Is there something wrong with that person's mind? Spending a hundred and ten thousand to buy a broken item whose usefulness is unknown? "

Not only the human crowd behind, but also the several factions in front threw a somewhat strange glance towards Xiao Yan, whose body was wrapped in a black robe.

The Junior Sect Leader of the Blood Sect tilted his head towards Xiao Yan. His brows involuntarily wrinkled a little. For some unknown reason, his heart continued to have an extremely cautious feeling towards this mysterious person. Now that he saw it actually issuing an offer for the first time, it was hard to tell if there was any use for the ancient map fragment. A strange feeling enveloped his heart, which could not be released.

Fan Ling shook her head. He pondered for a moment before narrowing his eyes. His eyes flickered as he stared at the ancient piece of cloth that was slightly swinging in the auctioneer's hands.

The auctioneer on the crystal platform also secretly sighed when he heard someone finally bid. He raised his head and smiled as he spoke towards the direction Xiao Yan was at, "This master has bid a hundred and ten thousand. Is there anyone who wants to raise the price? "

Countless people rolled their eyes when they heard the auctioneer's words. Did he really think there were so many idiots in this world?

The auctioneer also knew clearly that this question was excessive. He smiled awkwardly for a while before smashing the auction hammer in his hand.

"Wait."

An ice-cold voice suddenly sounded, causing the auction hammer in the auctioneer's hand to stiffen. An uncertain gaze followed the source of the voice and looked over, only to find that the Junior Sect Leader of the Blood Sect, Fan Ling, was slowly standing up. He was immediately startled as he smiled and said, "Junior Sect Leader, you …?"

Fan Ling ignored him. Under everyone's gaze, he turned his body around and used his dark and cold gaze to look at the black-robed person sitting on the chair without moving. Suddenly, he laughed and said, "Nothing. It's just that I'm suddenly a little interested in this. One hundred and thirty thousand. "

Under the black robe, the originally slightly excited gaze suddenly became sharp. The fist under the cloak was tightly clenched. The black robe trembled slightly as Xiao Yan's gaze passed through the hat and stared intently at the pale-faced young man. A faint Dou Qi involuntarily began surging forward within his Qi Path like a roaring lake.

"Don't fidget. It won't be profitable for you to be a mess now! " When the Dou Qi in his body would accidentally gush out, Yao Lao's gentle shout woke Xiao Yan from his rampage like thunder during the spring.

Xiao Yan inhaled a deep breath of air. In the eyes of many people, Xiao Yan appeared to be lazily leaning against the padded back of the chair. His voice was indifferent, as if he was quarreling recklessly with someone because he was piqued, "One hundred and fifty thousand."

"Two hundred thousand." This Junior Sect Leader of the Blood Sect looked at Xiao Yan for a long time before waving his hand. He added another fifty thousand for the price.

"Chancellor of the Junior Sect." Seeing Fan Ling's actions, the old man beside him could not help but stand up. Previously, it was still understandable if they spent a lot of money during the auction for the Flying Dou Technique. However, now Fan Ling was spending an unnecessary amount of money to fight with someone. It really doesn't match Fan Ling's old character.

"Sit down!" Fan Ling's expression turned cold. He coldly shouted at the old man and the hostility that flashed across his face caused the old man to feel a chill in his heart. He can only retreat.

The bidding competition, which appeared in a puzzling manner, immediately caused the gazes throughout the auction house to become stunned. None of them knew how crazy this Junior Sect Leader had shown. He actually suddenly used his money to fight with random strangers. This kind of thing, which hurts others without benefiting yourself, is exotic.

Of course, other than these people who were completely confused at the auction venue, the auctioneer on the crystal platform opened his mouth and smiled. He did not expect that this object that had been considered useless actually caused two people to compete for it. Moreover, one of them was the rich and powerful Junior Sect Leader of the Blood Sect.

Xiao Yan's hand gently trembled on his sleeve. He tried his best to regain his composure.

"Don't keep competing with him. If we continue in this way, the other factions will probably see some clues. Right now, this Fan Ling should raise the price to investigate you due to some doubts. However, if you continue to fight with him, you will probably uncover some of the value of that mysterious map fragment. When the time came, it would be very difficult to ensure that the other factions would not join. With your current financial capabilities, you cannot compete with those who have accumulated their wealth over the years." The voice within Yao Lao suddenly sounded just as the heart of Xiao Yan who had not given up had planned to once again raise the price.

"Then what do we do? Don't tell me we should let this map fragment slip right in front of my eyes? " Xiao Yan gritted his teeth as he replied.

"We should definitely get the ‘Purifying Lotus Demon Flame’. Therefore, we have to collect these maps completely. However, we cannot reveal the slightest bit of anything related to the ‘Purifying Lotus Demon Flame’. Therefore, this map fragment should not attract the attention of the public. Otherwise, one cannot be sure that it will not be recognized by a very knowledgeable and experienced person. The picture on the map is only half. If it reaches that point, there will be a big problem. " Said Yao Lao slowly.

"Teacher, do you mean we should let Fan Ling take the map?" Xiao Yan said with a frown.

"Since he wants it, let's give it to him in the meantime. However, I have also said that it must be ours." Yao Lao's voice was somewhat ice-cold.

"Teacher is thinking of taking action after the auction to seize it?" A dense understanding flashed across those black disciples as Xiao Yan whispered in his heart.

"As you say. We have to get the map fragment in any way. Even though he is the so-called Junior Sect Leader of the Blood Sect, we also need not hesitate." Yao Lao laughed coldly, "Since this person wants it, let's give it to him first. Don't pay too much attention to this so as not to arouse the suspicion of others."

Xiao Yan slowly exhaled. He silently nodded and forcefully suppressed the spinning and surging thoughts in his heart. The dark and dense gaze under Doupeng glanced at Fan Ling while his body shrunk to his seat. He did not open his mouth again.

Seeing this action of Xiao Yan, Fan Ling's brows immediately furrowed. Did he feel wrong? This person acted randomly as he bid this item?

As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Fan Ling's expression also became somewhat ugly. The surrounding gazes, which shot at him like they were watching an idiot madman, caused the corner of his mouth to twitch slightly. He snorted coldly, turned around and sat back in his chair. His face was so grim it was scary.

"Ke Ke, Junior Sect Leader Fan Ling has bid two hundred thousand gold coins for this map fragment. Is there anyone who wants to raise the bid? " The auctioneer smiled as he asked the crowd. But no one answered him. Hence, he swiftly and hastily smashed the auction hammer.

Xiao Yan's body quietly sat on the chair. Several groups of auctioned items were changed on stage. However, none of them attracted Xiao Yan's gaze. His gaze was partially focused on Fan Ling's back. The dense and ferocious smile on his face, under the black robe, gradually became bigger.

That Fan Ling had thought that by bidding randomly, she would be able to obtain an extremely valuable treasure map. Unfortunately, even though he had finally obtained the treasure map, he had also obtained a death permit with him.

Xiao Yan had to obtain that piece of the map, no matter how! No matter where Fan Ling ran after this, she would receive a fatal attack hidden within the darkness!