I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense

Chapter 228 - 229 Piano Couple Set

Ling Xue’er’s presence was revealed to the many cultivators present.

She was absolutely a top beauty, superior by more than just a notch even compared to Xi Yao, with light makeup and rosy cheeks, wrapped in a bright red robe that hugged her full figure, making all the male cultivators’ blood boil.

However, the cold light bursting from her eyes made them feel an instinctive chill in their hearts.

Her cultivation level at the Mahayana Realm forcefully pressed down, intimidating the weaker ones. Neither middle-aged nor elderly cultivators continued to speak; they did not wish to engage with Ling Xue’er.

Although everyone was at the Mahayana Realm, this princess from the Kingdom of Women was a madwoman. They had no doubt that if they dared to raise the price, she would attack at the first opportunity, and it would be a fight to the death.

To fight over a piece of Inner Armor, ending in mutual destruction, was not worth it.

Yun Ya’s legs trembled slightly; she was not of a high cultivation level. That one glance from Ling Xue’er almost caused her Primordial Spirit to crack.

She steadied herself by holding onto a desk next to her, and with a shaking voice said, “Thirty million top-grade Spirit Stones for the first time!”

“…Twice!”

“…Three times!”

“Sold!”

“Congratulations to Lord Ling on acquiring this exquisite treasure!”

Yun Ya’s voice was soft and weak, lacking confidence. The overpowering prestige of the princess of the Kingdom of Women made it impossible for her to even look at Ling Xue’er directly.

“I no longer have Spirit Stones on me. I shall take away this treasured item now, any objections?” Ling Xue’er said indifferently.

“No, no objections at all, everything is at Lord Ling’s discretion!”

Yun Ya hurriedly replied, wishing for the woman to leave; she feared she might collapse if Ling Xue’er stayed any longer.

“Here are Spirit Stones!”

Without any hesitation, Ling Xue’er tossed a few Space Rings, reached out to take the Inner Armor, turned around, and left, disappearing from everyone’s sight.

The suffocating atmosphere in the room eased abruptly, and the cultivators all let out a sigh of relief involuntarily.

That lady was indeed beautiful, but she was truly a rose with thorns—whoever dared to provoke her, would surely be spattered with blood.

The one most afraid was undoubtedly Li Xiaobai, for the princess of the Kingdom of Women possessed formidable strength. Judging by her show of force, even if the old beggar himself were to appear, he might not be able to subdue her. If she insisted on uncovering the identity of the person who auctioned the Inner Armor, then he would be in big trouble.

Luckily, she adhered to the rules here and did not make things overly difficult for Treasure Pavilion, taking the money and item, and leaving directly.

While everyone was still in a daze, Li Xiaobai quietly approached the fat man from earlier.

“Fellow cultivator, my name is Day Guan Tian Xiang. I have calculated you must have the surname Liu, am I right or not?”

The fat man trembled, turned his head in a somewhat panicked manner, but upon seeing Li Xiaobai, he sighed with relief and mysteriously said, “Fellow junior brother, admirable skills indeed. However, this senior brother prefers to keep a low profile and would like to associate with you all as an ordinary person, so please do not expose me.”

“Fair enough, senior brother’s previous strategy of bidding and seizing the treasure was truly marvelous. It even made me envious, and I wonder if you could enlighten me further later on?”

“Of course, senior brother will be in room 1438. After the auction ends, feel free to come over!”

The fat man seemed quite generous, giving off an air of extravagance.

Li Xiaobai nodded and quietly retreated to a corner, now certain beyond doubt that this man was his Sixth Senior Brother who had unexpectedly come to Central Province. He decided to ask about the whereabouts of the other senior brothers and sisters later on.

“Alright everyone, that little interlude has done no real harm. And seeing the true face of the princess of the Kingdom of Women should be considered a fortunate event. Let’s all stay spirited, for we have come to the point where only treasures are left in the auction!”

Gu Ling took over to maintain order, as Yun Ya had been so frightened she could hardly walk and had to be supported away.

“As for the next item, I believe everyone has heard of it. It is the instrument advertised in the Immortal Spirit Daily, a grand piano signed by Immortal Xi Yao herself!”

“Cultivators skilled in the Path of Qin Music, take note. This is an absolute treasure for you, a pathway to a completely unique musical realm, no less significant than forging a second path in cultivation!”

“What’s most precious is that it matches a piano held by Immortal Xi Yao, making it a couple’s set, the only one throughout the Immortal Spirit Continent!”

Gu Ling slowly introduced.

Many cultivators were astounded; a piano that matched Immortal Xi Yao’s was a couple’s set? Suddenly, the value of this piano skyrocketed in their hearts!

This was naturally Li Xiaobai’s idea. He knew the star effect, which was to maximize the buzz and anticipation. Immortal Xi Yao was the dream lover of many male cultivators. Since they could not be lovers, then creating a couple’s piano would satisfy their vanity.

Within a private room on the third floor.

Xi Yao bit her red lips tightly, never anticipating such a turn of events.

She had thought that her inexpensive master was merely using a co-branded approach to inflate the price of the piano, but now it seemed she had been too simple-minded.

Her master had effectively sold her out; now, the piano was irreversibly linked with the name Xi Yao. These male cultivators would undoubtedly fight tooth and nail for the title of this couple’s item.

If it were indeed purchased by someone else, Xi Yao’s reputation would be ruined.

“Ah Ya, contact our home quickly. We must secure this couple’s piano today at all costs; it must not fall into the hands of others!”

Xi Yao spoke slowly.

“Yes!”

The maid beside her twirled and vanished on the spot.

Below the stage, Gu Ling scanned the audience and said, “The starting bid is ten million top-grade Spirit Stones!”

As for this price, the cultivators had become numb to it; after witnessing the previous round of frenzied bidding, everyone felt that Spirit Stones were really just numbers.

“Twenty million top-grade Spirit Stones!”

“Thirty million top-grade Spirit Stones!”

“…”

“Thirty million premium-grade Spirit Stones!”

From the third floor, a familiar, cool voice rang out.

“Whether this piano brings you fortune or calamity as you hold it in your hands, please weigh it carefully, fellow daoists!”

Li Xiaobai’s expression changed, Xi Yao couldn’t sit still anymore; she was starting to bid for the piano.

And her opening bid was thirty million premium-grade Spirit Stones; the Elixir Sect truly lived up to its name as one of the Three Sects, so wealthy.

With Xi Yao joining the bidding, he no longer had to worry about the price.

As for his relationship with her as master and disciple, Li Xiaobai never took it seriously. The role of a disciple was to be exploited from the moment they began the apprenticeship.

“Immortal Xi Yao, I can understand your feelings, but do you truly have thirty million premium-grade Spirit Stones? Even for the Elixir Sect, that is no small expenditure!”

A young man said.

“You need not worry about that. Xi Yao has already contacted her family. They are prepared to pay any price to obtain this treasure. Whoever competes in bidding is making an enemy of the Elixir Sect!”

The cold voice resounded through the hall, filled with an icy chill.

Li Xiaobai shook his head and sighed; this woman was no easy opponent to contend with.