I have the face of a great demon.

Just as Liu Xingchen was hesitating whether to take out the black robe for escape, Qian Duoduo burst into wild laughter.

"Hahaha……"

"Look how scared you all are! How could Hua Laodao's disciple, with such low cultivation, possibly be a great demon?"

"Then why did you say he looks like a great demon?" Everyone was furious; he had tricked them again.

"I'm just saying that his expressionless face is similar to that of the great demon. Hmm, his physique is also somewhat similar. But his appearance is not so good."

“That great demon is handsome and extraordinary, unlike this ugly boy with a crooked mouth.”

Qian Duoduo mocked Liu Xingchen relentlessly, but Liu Xingchen couldn't refute him and could only laugh it off helplessly.

It's already the best outcome that I wasn't seen as a major villain by others.

He was also glad that he had applied a plaster to cover his face, which prevented him from being recognized.

Actually, this is mainly because people have too much money and have a preconceived notion. Who would regard a disciple of an acquaintance with low cultivation as a great demon?

Although the scare was over, the shadow of the great demon's reappearance still loomed over the hearts of many independent cultivators like a dark cloud.

The discussion subsided, and the atmosphere grew heavy, until the auction gong sounded, reigniting everyone's enthusiasm.

The auction organizer, the eldest of the Yu brothers, walked into the auction hall with a warm smile. He waved to the assembled rogue cultivators as if they were old friends reuniting.

After a round of pleasantries, the auction officially began.

Various precious pills and dazzling magical treasures appeared one after another, attracting the attention of many independent cultivators. Bidding voices rose and fell, creating a lively and bustling scene.

This was Tie Zhu's first time attending an auction. His eyes gleamed with excitement, and he was swept up in the enthusiastic atmosphere, howling with excitement as if he wanted to overturn the entire auction hall.

They did not participate in the previous auctions.

What Hua Laodao wanted most was the Foundation Establishment Pill, a necessity that had been holding him back for many years.

His lifespan is running out. If he cannot successfully establish his foundation and extend his lifespan, then no amount of magical treasures will help.

He had already found out that the highlight of this auction was the Foundation Establishment Pill.

He was determined to get this item, and nothing else mattered to him.

So Hua Laodao closed his eyes to rest, letting his two disciples take a good look and bid for whatever they liked.

Liu Xingchen and Tie Zhu received a windfall and naturally wanted to buy some nice things.

They weren't in a hurry; they waited patiently, and would never make a move unless they encountered a truly captivating treasure.

Under the shadow of the great villain's reappearance, the atmosphere at the auction became extremely tense.

Defensive and speed-enhancing magical artifacts became hot commodities, with independent cultivators vying for them fiercely as if preparing for the impending apocalypse, causing prices to skyrocket.

The insane bidding left Liu Xingchen and Tie Zhu speechless. The exorbitant prices of the robes and boots made them too afraid to even make a move, and they could only watch silently.

These people are going to great lengths to increase their chances of survival when they encounter a powerful villain.

When another item was brought to the auction stage, Tie Zhu's eyes immediately lit up.

"The Purple Cloud Serpent Mace. This is an extremely rare weapon." Boss Yu's voice echoed through the hall.

"As everyone knows, there aren't many cultivators who use maces, and weapons like maces are extremely rare."

"But these maces are absolutely exquisite."

"Forged from black iron, it weighs as much as a thousand pounds. It was tempered with the blood of the Purple Cloud Serpent during its forging. It is both fierce and spiritual, making it a rare divine weapon."

The pair of maces immediately caught Tie Zhu's eye. The maces, made of black iron, were completely black with purple patterns shining on them, making them look extremely cool.

Tie Zhu excitedly said to Liu Xingchen, "Brother Xingchen, this pair of maces is exactly what I wanted. With this pair of maces, I won't have to envy your black sword anymore."

"Okay, since you like it, then go for it when the time is right. We have money anyway," Liu Xingchen encouraged.

So Tie Zhu stared intently at Boss Yu, who was presiding over the auction. As soon as he heard Yu announce the starting bid of 500 spirit crystals, Tie Zhu immediately shouted:

"500 spirit crystals, I'll take it!"

As he spoke, he took out the heavy money bag and began to take out spirit crystals.

Old Master Yu was both amused and exasperated: "Young friend, the price hasn't been set yet, so there's no need to rush to pay. After you place your bid, you have to wait for others to bid as well. Only when no one surpasses your bid can the transaction be completed at your price."

"Oh, right, right. I forgot, I was a little impatient."

Tie Zhu scratched his head a little embarrassedly, which drew a burst of laughter, making Liu Xingchen lower his head in embarrassment as well.

Tie Zhu didn't care at all, and instead shouted loudly:

"Is there anyone offering a higher price? If not, I'll buy this pair of maces."

Good heavens! He even stole Boss Yu's words, making Liu Xingchen lower his head and cover his face.

However, Tie Zhu's straightforward nature won him the favor of the other cultivators.

The crowd looked at the big man and a kind smile appeared in their eyes.

They shouted, "Young friend, don't worry, we don't need these maces and we won't buy them. You can have them."

Sure enough, Mr. Yu called out the price twice, but no one made a bid.

When the bidding was about to end after the third bid, Qian Duoduo slowly raised his hand: "I bid 600 spirit crystals."

Tie Zhu paused for a moment, then asked in confusion, "You have so much money, do you also use an iron mace?"

"An iron mace? How could I possibly use something so bulky? I just bought it to collect."

"I have too much money, I can't possibly spend it all. I'm willing to pay, what's it to you?"

Tie Zhu now understood that he was deliberately raising the price as a form of revenge against the two of them.

But this is entirely in accordance with the rules of the auction. Even if we know he is deliberately raising the price, there's nothing we can do but fight back.

Hua Laodao knew that Qian Duoduo was going against them, so he remained silent, wanting to see how his two disciples would handle the situation.

Tie Zhu was not afraid at all; he had money in his purse and was not worried.

He immediately shouted, "I'll offer 700."

With a grin, Qian Duo added, "800."

"Kid, you'd better save your breath if you're trying to outdo me in wealth." The man with more money said this with a hint of provocation.

Tie Zhu was not satisfied and wanted to raise the price again, but Liu Xingchen stopped him.

This can't go on. Tie Zhu really wants these two weapons, and we can't let too much money ruin it.

Liu Xingchen pointed at the man with too much money without any politeness and said:

“You have too much money, I know you’re deliberately driving up the price. I’m not afraid to tell you, we really want these two maces, but if we can’t buy them, we don’t care.”

"This is our last bid. If you want to raise the price, you can have these two trump cards."

"Anyway, we have money. At worst, we can use the spirit crystals to have someone make another one, which might even be more convenient. Why should we fight to the death with you here?"

These words immediately stunned Qian Duoduo.

He just wanted Tie Zhu to waste some money, not for him to have those maces become useless.

When Tie Zhu called out a bid of 900 spirit crystals, Qian Duoduo's expression changed several times, but in the end he did not raise the bid.

He didn't want to actually buy those two maces; that would be shooting himself in the foot.