The bidder was a young man with an arrogant expression.
Two robust adult Cultivators stood behind him.
Moreover, they were both wearing identical Magical Artifact robes.
Su Bai narrowed her eyes.
Those robes...
They were from a Beast Controlling Sect Disciple.
And judging by the young man's demeanor...
"He has two Foundation Establishment Cultivators as bodyguards."
Su Bai calculated in her heart.
She had already sensed his cultivation base.
Qi Refining, eighth layer.
But with Foundation Establishment Cultivators as bodyguards...
This person was not someone to clash with.
He was likely the descendant or offspring of some important figure.
After weighing the situation...
Su Bai closed her eyes and pretended to doze off.
She stopped bidding.
After that VIP made his voice heard...
There were still sporadic bids in the hall.
Though each increase wasn't high.
However, that Beast Controlling Sect Disciple would always quote a higher price.
Lu Hong glanced at Su Bai.
She knew her Aunt Su really wanted that Cultivation Technique.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have been the first to bid.
If the bidder hadn't been a Beast Controlling Sect Disciple, Su Bai might have kept raising the price.
Soon, the auction concluded.
Su Bai stood up to leave.
Lu Hong quickly followed.
The two entered a dedicated passage.
They went backstage, paid the Spirit Stones in full, and took the Twin Lotus.
It wasn't until they had left the auction...
That Lu Hong finally spoke.
"Aunt Su, aren't you going to compete for that Cultivation Technique?"
Su Bai shook her head.
"It's unnecessary. If I really wanted a Beast Controlling Cultivation Technique, I could find one by browsing the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion."
Some people's personalities can be discerned just from their appearance.
Take that Beast Controlling Sect Disciple just now.
After Su Bai decided not to increase her bid, he clearly showed a hint of disdain.
And later, whenever another Cultivator called out a price...
He would frown, obviously quite displeased.
Though each increase wasn't high.
He was clearly just trying to drive up the price of the Cultivation Technique.
He was probably someone from the auction house.
These are the unwritten rules.
And the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce is backed by the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.
They aren't the least bit afraid of the Beast Controlling Sect.
So even if dissatisfied, that young man didn't make a scene.
When the price was right...
He bought the Cultivation Technique for the low price of one thousand six hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones.
Normally, the value of this Cultivation Technique would have been higher.
"Later, I'll transplant the Twin Lotus into the pond at Sea Corner Cliff."
"If you need any, just pick some and eat it yourself."
It's rare to take a liking to something.
Yet someone snatched it away.
And she had to give up due to the other party's influence.
It was truly somewhat frustrating.
Lu Hong also noticed Su Bai's mood wasn't great.
She softly uttered an "oh."
Just as the two were walking out of the auction...
A grating voice reached their ears.
"Heh, when this young master makes a move, whatever I fancy is easily obtained."
"Uncle Ming, did you see the scene at the auction? Those fellows didn't even have the courage to look at me when they heard my voice."
It was precisely that Beast Controlling Sect Disciple who had won the Beast Controlling Cultivation Technique at auction.
In truth, he wasn't lacking in Cultivation Techniques at all.
But as a Beast Controlling Sect Disciple...
He had a bit of a quirk.
He simply didn't want Cultivators outside their Sect to have access to Beast Controlling Cultivation Techniques.
So whenever he encountered such Beast Controlling Cultivation Techniques, he would buy them and bring them back to the Sect.
"Young Master Huang Weiting, of course I saw."
"Those Loose Cultivator types naturally have to keep their distance when they see us Sect Disciples."
The three of them walked out while bantering.
They happened to see Su Bai and Lu Hong, one tall and one short, walking away in the distance.
That Huang Weiting was sharp-eyed.
He immediately spotted the Spirit Beast pouch hanging at Lu Hong's waist.
His face, which had just been laughing and joking with his two bodyguards, instantly darkened.
He also noticed Su Bai beside Lu Hong.
There was no helping it.
Foundation Establishment Cultivators always stand out.
He stared at Su Bai.
"That person... looks somewhat familiar..."
During the auction, Huang Weiting hadn't paid any attention to who was bidding against him for the Cultivation Technique.
Naturally, he hadn't noticed Su Bai.
However, Su Bai was formerly the manager of the Enforcement Hall at the Xingluo Market.
Many Sect Disciples knew of her.
Many Disciples were even assigned to various Patrol Teams under Su Bai's leadership.
"Oh ho~ This young master remembers now."
"It's Boss Su Bai, hehe."
This was clearly a jibe at Su Bai.
Because the Patrol Team members used to call Su Bai 'boss.'
Now, Su Bai had already left her post.
Huang Weiting's face seemed to light up with a thought of something amusing.
He directly went forward to chase after Su Bai.
"Fellow Daoist Su, Boss Su, wait!"
Hearing the shout from behind...
Su Bai's brows immediately furrowed.
What was this about?
She had kept a low enough profile, yet someone was still causing trouble.
She turned around.
She saw Huang Weiting running towards her with a face begging for a beating.
When Huang Weiting reached Su Bai...
He looked at her with a smile.
At the same time, his eyes unconsciously drifted to the Spirit Beast pouch at Lu Hong's waist.
As if trying to see through what kind of Spirit Pet Lu Hong was raising.
Su Bai naturally noticed.
Simultaneously, Su Bai sensed two strands of Divine Sense sweeping over, utterly unconcealed.
There was no doubt.
They were from the two bodyguards beside Huang Weiting.
This was bullying right to her doorstep!
"Hmph!"
Su Bai snorted coldly, and the incoming Divine Sense was directly dispersed.
The two Foundation Establishment Cultivators shuddered.
A hint of wariness flashed in their eyes.
They had clearly suffered a hidden loss at Su Bai's hands.
They no longer used their Divine Sense.
Instead, they respectfully cupped their hands towards Su Bai.
In the Immortal Realm, strength is respected.
Even if your background is powerful...
That's not you being formidable, but the people behind you.
Su Bai's clash of Divine Sense with the two of them had caused them to suffer a hidden loss.
Naturally, these two showed respect to Su Bai.
Huang Weiting hadn't noticed a thing.
The three Foundation Establishment Cultivators present had already secretly tested each other once.
He was still grinning.
"Boss Su, you might not remember me, but I remember you. Back at the training ground, I often saw you eating meat and drinking wine."
"And you were quite good to us. You even treated me once back then."
"My name is Huang Weiting, the twelfth-generation grandson of the Beast Controlling Sect's Inner Sect Elder Huang Tianba."
Huang Weiting introduced himself with a familiar air.
After this address was spoken...
Su Bai couldn't stop Make complaints in her heart.
This kid's generation was really too low.
And he was too marginal.
Not only was he separated from his ancestor by four or five generations, but his ranking was also so low.
Su Bai looked Huang Weiting up and down.
He wore exquisite Magical Artifact robes.
The material was even better than what the two Foundation Establishment Cultivators beside him wore.
Hidden Formation patterns shimmered on the robes.
The grade should be quite high.
Perhaps a top-grade Magical Artifact, capable of withstanding one attack from a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
He also wore a pendant around his neck, likely another protective treasure.
His entire outfit was truly lavish.
This Elder's great-great-grandson had good treatment.
Add to that the two Foundation Establishment Cultivators by his side...
He must be quite doted on at home.
"Meeting again here today is also fate."
"This young master recently received some news."
"It's said the Six Major Sects are going to join forces to develop this Southwest Sea region."
"To search for hidden Secret Realms, or find gathering places for sea beasts."
"I wonder if Boss Su has heard this news?"
Su Bai's expression remained unchanged, but her heart stirred slightly.
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