NOVEL NEXT Chapter 885 - 886: Struck Rich!
Chapter 885: Chapter 886: Struck Rich!
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Li Xiaobai collected Immortal Stones until his hands went soft; virtually every sword was sold for the price of thirty to fifty thousand top-grade Immortal Stones. Occasionally, the rare Sword Intents would incite the cultivators to fiercely compete, even driving the price directly up to one hundred thousand top-grade Immortal Stones. This wave of sales brought in a direct income of several million Immortal Stones.
The disciples and Elders were overjoyed in their hearts, many among them having acquired ancient swords, some of whom couldn’t wait to immediately return and ponder over them.
It was at this time that, halfway up Sword Peak, more than ten streaks of light shot up into the sky and headed straight for the foot of the mountain.
“Li Xiaobai, come out and face your death!”
The leader, a young man in white with bulging eyes, was burning with rage, followed by more than ten disciples exuding killing intent, their presence aggressive and formidable.
“Stop! Such haste and rashness, what kind of behavior is this? Is this how the Sword Sect teaches you?”
Elder Sun scolded, suppressing the murderous intentions of the disciples.
“Honorable Elders, you must stand up for us disciples. Li Xiaobai has used some unknown means to claim the ancient sword that possesses the Dusk Sword Evocation, and he intentionally trapped us in the Sunset World. While we were held up, he took the opportunity to sweep all the ancient swords from the Sword Tomb. We didn’t even catch a glimpse of a sword shadow. Such tyrannical behavior that harms fellow sect members must not go unpunished. We implore the Elders to uphold justice!”
The young man in white spoke loudly, his voice reaching the ears of the cultivators present. However, what he got in return were faces full of indifference, with no disciples showing concern for his words.
He was stunned for a moment, his pupils suddenly shrinking as he looked around and was horrified to find that among the cultivators present, many disciples were holding ancient swords, filled with the aura of historic accumulation. Various Sword Intents burst forth, dazzling to onlookers.
“These are all ancient swords from the Sword Tomb!”
“Why are they in your hands?”
The face of the young man in white turned awkward, realizing that the ancient swords had already been dealt with.
“The ancient swords in the Sword Tomb have all been sold to us by Brother Li. Brothers, you’ve arrived too late; the ancient swords have all been sold out.”
The disciples said to the young man in white and the others, and simultaneously put their swords back into their bags, as if afraid someone would snatch them away.
“Gentlemen, there are still three swords left. This Huo Yun Sword has been reserved by the Sect Master of the Fire Cloud Sword Sect. However, the other two are still available for purchase. You should know that these two swords are not comparable to the ordinary ancient swords just mentioned. Not only have they developed sentient spirits, but they have also condensed their own Sword Domains. Their offensive capabilities are so strong that even a master of the Heavenly Immortal Realm would be trapped by them. I trust the brothers are more than aware of their power.”
“The starting bid for these two ancient swords is one hundred thousand top-grade Immortal Stones. We will stick to the old rules: the highest bidder wins, fair and square to all!”
Li Xiaobai said with a beaming smile.
“You!”
“These are the ancient swords from the Sword Tomb and should belong to the Sword Sect. Not only did you fail to turn them over, but you also used them to amass wealth. Could it be that you have no sense of belonging to the sect at all?”
“Where is the awareness of being the Peak Master of the Second Peak?”
The young man in white was choked with anger. A hundred thousand top-grade Immortal Stones was a lot to ask; even if he could afford it, he didn’t want to spend such a grievous sum of money. With his cultivation level and status, taking the swords from Li Xiaobai’s hands should have been as easy as turning over his hand, right?
“If you can’t afford it, step aside and don’t interfere with my business. What standing do you think you have? Even if the Sect Master himself wanted to take a sword from me, he would have to pay up. You actually want to freeload; have you lost your senses?”
Li Xiaobai turned hostile in a second, utterly loathing this type of freeloader. Only he freeloaded from others; there was no logic in others trying to freeload from him.
“I’ll cut you down!”
The young man in white was seething with rage, taking two steps forward as if to initiate a fight, but the next second, a hand was placed on his shoulder, pulling him aside.
An Elder intervened, “Nephew, since you have no Immortal Stones, stand aside for now. After this old man secures this sword, we can catch up.”
“Yes, indeed! I have long coveted that Ice Essence Sword!”
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“Get lost, the bronze sword is mine,” the old man snorted, “With my full set of bronze armor, this sword is a perfect match.”
“This time I must get it, those without Immortal Stones better stay out of the way!”
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A throng of old men swarmed forward, shoving the young man in white and his companions to the back, before they began their fervent, heated bidding competition. It was a joke, this guy was even charging the Sect Masters who had reserved the swords; it was obviously not going to work for them to freeload on behalf of their sects.
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Moreover, this guy’s face was thicker than city walls; moral blackmail was absolutely useless against him. They would have to bleed a fortune today.
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“I bid one hundred thousand top-grade Immortal Stones!”
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“I bid two hundred thousand!”
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“This old man bids three hundred thousand!”
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Watching the crowd of Elders turning red-faced and thick-necked in their bidding war, the young man in white and his group were completely dumbfounded. The situation was a bit different from what they had imagined!
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Weren’t these Elders supposed to be fighting on their side?
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Why were they all rushing to Li Xiaobai’s stall to bid and fight over the items now?
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Doesn’t he have any shame?
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“That damn fellow, how many Immortal Stones do all of you have on you—hand them all over to me, I’m borrowing them!”
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After rummaging through his followers’ possessions, the young man in white grit his teeth and also charged into the crowd to join the bidding battle.
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Li Xiaobai watched with a cool detachment, nearly bursting with joy at the sight before him. The bidding for the two swords soared sky-high, approaching the million mark. Once those swords were sold, his harvest of Immortal Stones from today’s visit to the Sword Tomb would reach the tens of millions.
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The key was, these swords possessed their own intelligence and would return to him on their own—he was the true winner!
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“One million top-grade Immortal Stones, and the Ice Essence Sword is mine!”
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One of the Elders pushed through the crowd, roaring with bloodshot eyes and heaving breaths, his chest heaving with the clear intent that if anyone else dared to bid, he would fight them for it. It was apparent he had bet all of his wealth on this.
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“I also bid one million top-grade Immortal Stones, and I’ll take the bronze sword! I hope the honorable Elders will grant me this convenience. I will not forget the kindness shown by everyone here today; in the future, I will surely repay you in kind,” the young man in white said, cupping his fists and bowing to the surrounding Elders. He was determined to get his hands on that sword.
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Having experienced the power of this sword in the Sunset World of Dusk, he knew well the sword’s might. Merely as a masterless weapon, it had the capacity to briefly contend with him. If he could control it and unleash its full potential, cutting down someone in the Heavenly Immortal Realm wouldn’t be too difficult.
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“Thank you for your patronage, and may both of you have a smooth path ahead in your cultivation journey, soaring high and ascending rapidly!” Li Xiaobai said with a beaming smile as he accepted the Immortal Stones and handed over the bronze sword and the Ice Essence Sword. This transaction added another two million top-grade Immortal Stones to his coffers.
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“Hmph, I’ll remember today’s events. Someday, I will return the favor a hundredfold!” the young man in white huffed, seizing the bronze sword and turning to leave.
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The Elder also stashed the Ice Essence Sword into his bag and then hastily made his exit, fearing that other Elders would snatch his prize. He urgently needed to be alone in his residence to thoroughly comprehend it.
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“Alright, today’s venture to the Sword Tomb has been quite successful. Everyone, please disperse.”
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Li Xiaobai stood up, packed up his stall, and a golden chariot appeared beneath his feet, turning into a streak of light as he headed straight for the First Peak.
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