"Ah, are you really willing to help me buy it?"
Jiang Jiayun had just casually mentioned it and didn’t expect Lin Chen to actually agree.
She initially wanted to tease Lin Chen because he seemed to be in a close relationship with Yan Ruyu.
Lin Chen answered Jiang Jiayun with a serious face.
As fellow sect members who were about to enter the Divine Flame Secret Realm together, if Jiang Jiayun could find a magic treasure to enhance her strength here, Lin Chen was willing to help. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ novèlfire.net
After all, the strength of his sect members also meant an increase in his own side’s strength, which would allow them to look out for each other in the ruins. However, Lin Chen’s help had its limits; one million Top Grade Spirit Stones was his maximum.
If the treasures Jiang Jiayun was interested in were too expensive, Lin Chen would not help purchase them, and naturally, he wouldn’t buy anything for someone like Gong Siyuan with whom he had conflicts.
"Oh Lin Chen, Junior Brother, you’re really kind, sister can hardly resist offering herself to you."
Jiang Jiayun laughed, leaning her body towards Lin Chen.
Lin Chen’s cheeks flushed; he hadn’t expected Jiang Jiayun to be so direct, and he quickly moved away, not wanting any ambiguous relationship with her.
Although Jiang Jiayun’s appearance and figure were no less than Yan Ruyu’s, Lin Chen was not driven by desire and didn’t want to be involved with too many women.
Seeing Lin Chen dodging, a trace of disappointment flashed in Jiang Jiayun’s eyes.
Her words were not just casual remarks; if Lin Chen were willing, she truly wouldn’t hesitate to give herself to him.
She had become a True Disciple with countless hardships behind her; without a strong background like Yan Ruyu, she could rely only on herself.
If Gong Siyuan did not have his heart set only on Yan Ruyu, she might have already suffered his malice.
For Gong Siyuan, Jiang Jiayun felt some repulsion but had to pretend to be on the same side as him to establish herself in the Formation Sect.
Now, Lin Chen could confront Gong Siyuan; if she could get along with Lin Chen, she wouldn’t be so passive within the sect.
Thus, Jiang Jiayun’s bold words were also a sort of test for Lin Chen. But it seemed that Lin Chen didn’t share the same feelings for her.
"Damn woman, thinking of siding with Lin Chen!"
Gong Siyuan stared at Jiang Jiayun with cold eyes and cursed internally.
To pursue Yan Ruyu, he had always acted like a gentleman, but for Jiang Jiayun, his heart was filled with possessive desire.
In his heart, both Jiang Jiayun and Yan Ruyu were forbidden fruit, not allowed to be touched by anyone.
Now, Jiang Jiayun was trying to cling to Lin Chen.
Feeling the icy stares from Gong Siyuan, Jiang Jiayun tensed and couldn’t help but move closer to Lin Chen.
She had always known about Gong Siyuan’s intentions for her, but she didn’t want to become his tool for venting.
Thus, Jiang Jiayun sought Lin Chen as her sanctuary.
Compared to Gong Siyuan, she would prefer to give her body to Lin Chen.
At that moment, under Gong Siyuan’s icy gaze, Jiang Jiayun moved closer to Lin Chen again.
As their bodies made contact, Lin Chen immediately felt a chill.
Turning his head, he saw Liu Qingxia staring coldly at him.
Lin Chen couldn’t help but swallow his saliva, thinking to himself how terrifying this woman was.
At that moment, rage flared in Liu Qingxia’s heart; although she and Lin Chen had no official relationship, they shared a substantial bond almost like a married couple.
Seeing Lin Chen being intimate with another woman in front of her, if not for worrying about exposing their relationship, she would have confronted him immediately.
Meanwhile, Jiang Jiayun also felt the coldness emanating from the opposite private room, turned her head curiously, and her eyes met Liu Qingxia’s.
"The number one beauty of the Eastern Domain is also here!"
"Why does she look at me with such hostility?"
Jiang Jiayun felt, being the Sect Master of Divine Flame Sect, it was natural for Liu Qingxia to appear at this important auction of the Bright Moon Commerce Guild.
After all, the personalities attending this auction weren’t limited to Liu Qingxia alone.
But, trusting her woman’s intuition, Jiang Jiayun felt there was an unusual relationship between the two.
She decided to keep this to herself for now, and use it as leverage in negotiations with Lin Chen when the opportunity arose.
Noticing Jiang Jiayun’s gaze, Liu Qingxia withdrew her eyes, worried that her thoughts might be seen through.
However, a woman’s intuition is indeed sharp, as Jiang Jiayun had already sensed some clues.
"Next, we will present the next item: a Sixth-grade Exotic Treasure—the Falling Sea Seal!"
Following the hot-bodied woman’s announcement on the auction stage, another maid carried a square box to the stage, opened the box, and a palm-sized Dharma Seal appeared before everyone.
The woman picked up the Dharma Seal, infused it with Spiritual Power, and it immediately floated in the air, emitting powerful energy with a faint image of ocean waves appearing beneath it.
With just a hint of Spiritual Power, such a formidable force was evident; clearly, this was a Sixth-grade Magical Treasure.
"Due to the constraints here, we cannot demonstrate more, but I believe everyone can feel the power of the Falling Sea Seal."
The woman returned the Dharma Seal to the box and continued, "The starting bid is five hundred thousand Top Grade Spirit Stones, and each bid must increase by no less than ten thousand Top Grade Spirit Stones."
Upon her words, an uproar ensued below.
"My god, that’s expensive! The starting bid is five hundred thousand Top Grade Spirit Stones; I couldn’t even afford it if I sold everything I own."
"Yeah, this price, it’s like daylight robbery."
"Can anyone really afford this?"