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In the original story, there were four copies of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame Map Fragment.
As for those four remnants of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame map, Xiao Lin was absolutely certain that none of them were ever in the hands of someone named Ji Li!
Then, where did the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame Map Fragment in Ji Li's hands come from?
For a moment, Xiao Lin was a little confused. However, Xiao Lin quickly snapped out of it, realizing that he seemed to be overthinking things.
"Sigh, I subconsciously applied the original story again. At this point in time, there are still about ten years before the original storyline begins. It doesn't seem unreasonable for a piece of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame Map Fragment to be in Ji Li's hands right now, does it?"
Xiao Lin thought to himself silently.
Even so, the fact that Ji Li could actually produce a Map Fragment of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame and use it for trade still gave Xiao Lin quite a shock.
At the same time, it wasn't just Xiao Lin.
When Old Man Bao Shan appraised it as a Map Fragment of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame, the rest of the surrounding Dou Zun powerhouses were also deeply moved.
"What? A Map Fragment of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame?"
"Did I hear that right? Something like this actually appeared?"
"Not only did it appear, but someone actually brought it out to trade!"
"Do you think that guy is stupid? Trading away something like this?"
"You can't say that. Although rumors say the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame possesses the power to destroy the heavens and earth that is just a Map Fragment!"
"True, but I still feel like exchanging a Map Fragment of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame for a Wind and Thunder Fury Flame is a loss."
"I think so too. You have to know, if one can gather all the remnants of the map, they can obtain that legendary Heavenly Flame!"
"Yeah, no matter how small the probability is, it's still a glimmer of hope, isn't it?"
"I wonder if the three major sects—the Ground Line Gate, Mysterious Space Sect, and Reflecting Treasure Mountain—will look for the remaining maps themselves after getting this Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame Map Fragment, or if they will bring it out for auction in the future?"
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At this moment, the entire venue was filled with discussions about Ji Li's Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame Map Fragment. Many people had burning looks in their eyes, clearly tempted by the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame Map Fragment.
However, he was using the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame Map Fragment as currency rather than putting it up for trade, which left people feeling quite helpless. Even if they wanted it, they could only try to exchange it from the hands of the three major hidden sects in the future.
Or, they would only have room to compete for it when the three major hidden sects gave up on gathering the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame Map Fragment and decided to put it up for auction as well.
At the same time, everyone at this moment was filled with curiosity about Ji Li's identity. Just what kind of person would actually use a Map Fragment of the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame as currency?
"Yes, I want to use this Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame Map Fragment to bid for this Wind and Thunder Fury Flame. I wonder if it is qualified?"
Facing Old Man Bao Shan's inquiry, as well as the curious, greedy, and complex gazes from all around, Ji Li replied calmly.
"Naturally, it is qualified!"
Old Man Bao Shan said with absolute certainty.
Regarding this, the other surrounding Dou Zun powerhouses also took it for granted.
Even the person who had just bid seven eight-color Tier 8 pills did not speak up to object. On the contrary, when Ji Li produced the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame Map Fragment for the trade, he fell silent.
This Heavenly Flame had slipped through his fingers once again!
"Sigh, it seems I am truly destined to have no connection with Heavenly Flames!"
After letting out a sigh, he also gave up on continuing to bid against Ji Li.
Ultimately, after Ji Li produced the Purifying Lotus Demonic Flame Map Fragment for the trade, this Wind and Thunder Fury Flame, ranked eighteenth on the Heavenly Flame Ranking, fell into his hands without any suspense.
"Heh, successfully obtained!"
After acquiring the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame, Ji Li appeared somewhat excited.
"Congratulations, Brother Ji Li."
Xiao Lin also expressed his congratulations at the appropriate time.
"It's not really worth congratulating. After all, what I paid is much more precious than this Wind and Thunder Fury Flame. However, this Wind and Thunder Fury Flame is exactly what I urgently need right now!"
What Ji Li said was indeed true.
But to Ji Li, whatever he was lacking was the best!
Regarding this, Xiao Lin expressed his agreement.
It was the exact same logic as earlier when he used three high-grade array discs to bid for that tiger tendon. Of course, after the trade for the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame was completed, this Spatial Trade Fair was also declared over.
"Everyone, this Spatial Trade Fair is about to officially conclude! Ten years from now, the Spatial Trade Fair will be held once again. At that time, I hope to see all of you here!"
After Old Man Bao Shan spoke within the ancient hall, he cupped his hands toward the surroundings. At the same time, everyone, including Xiao Lin, also cupped their hands to return the gesture to Old Man Bao Shan.
"Brother Lin, we should leave. Next up, things might not necessarily be peaceful!"
Before leaving, Ji Li spoke with a profound meaning.
Hearing Ji Li say this, Xiao Lin fell silent.
How could he not know what Ji Li meant by those words?
Although most people had hidden their identities at the Spatial Trade Fair, and no one knew who had bid for what, once they left this sub-space, there was no guarantee that some wicked individuals wouldn't carry out indiscriminate ambushes on others out in the barren desert!
Right now, people like them who lacked backgrounds had to think of ways to avoid such ambushes.
Only after leaving the barren desert outside could they be considered truly safe!
"Brother Ji Li, looking at your expression, you should have a way to evade the risks, right?"
Xiao Lin spoke up tentatively to ask.
"Of course, I've been here several times already, so I naturally know how to leave! Brother Lin, just follow me and rest easy!"
Ji Li answered with a face full of confidence.
However, Xiao Lin failed to notice that a sharp glint flashed across Ji Li's eyes as he spoke. Clearly, Ji Li likely had some schemes of his own. Subsequently, Xiao Lin and Ji Li avoided the others and directly left this sub-space.
With Ji Li leading the way, the two of them quickly approached the border of the barren desert.
"Once we leave this place, we'll be safe!"
Ji Li spoke up.
"Yeah."
Nodding his head, Xiao Lin did not suspect Ji Li.
Even though this fellow was quite mysterious, Xiao Lin believed that the other party shouldn't intend to harm him.
In truth, this was also because his own strength was still insufficient. If he weren't a Nine-Star Dou Zun right now but a Nine-Change Dou Zun instead, he believed that even if he left out in the open, absolutely no one would dare to ambush him!
Ultimately, his strength was still a bit lacking!
After leaving that sub-space of the Spatial Trade Fair, individuals without a background and without sufficient strength were highly susceptible to being intercepted and robbed along the way.
Those who possessed the courage to commit robbery were naturally those powerhouses above the Nine-Star Dou Zun level.
"Buzz~"
Just when Xiao Lin and Ji Li thought they were about to leave this barren desert, suddenly, the space around them seemed to turn into a quagmire, trapping them within!
"Not good!"
This thought instantly surfaced in Xiao Lin's mind.
Clearly, at this final moment, someone had ambushed them.
This caused Xiao Lin's expression to sink at this moment. Looking back at Ji Li, his expression was equally unsightly.
However, in reality, Ji Li was merely faking it!
So, what exactly was Ji Li's purpose?
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