But Xiaoyao's disappointment didn't represent others' disappointment. On the contrary, they all began going crazy, and the price suddenly soared to the height of 200,000 taels and continued climbing upward.

Finally, the Water Moon was set at the height of 330,000 taels. This was also currently the highest price at this auction, and because of this, some people seemed to have formed grudges, which was quite normal. There was only one divine weapon, but so many people wanted to obtain it.

"Item seventy-five, this is also a good thing, a priceless treasure - a cultivation technique manual. Although we don't know what it's called, it can allow people to cultivate to God Level..." The auction house brought out a somewhat old manual. This manual was made of unknown materials, and its specific age couldn't be determined.

"A technique that can cultivate to God Level?"

Immediately, the scene erupted once again. Although everyone didn't know what this technique was called, being able to cultivate to God Level was a huge temptation.

The Luo family had the Moyun Technique, which could be cultivated all the way to God Level. The Xuanwu Family and others had them too, and sects also had them. But the problem was, these weren't accessible to ordinary people, nor could everyone cultivate them. Some people couldn't obtain God Level techniques and were stuck at Saint Level.

Therefore, even if this was just a nameless technique, many would surely compete for it. The price wouldn't be cheap. In an instant, the price was raised to 300,000 taels, about the same price as the Water Moon just now.

However, 300,000 taels was about the highest price, since it was just a nameless technique. No one dared guarantee whether this technique could actually be cultivated or what its specific effects would be. Any more would feel too risky.

...

...

The person who bid 300,000 taels was also in a private box. From the voice, it seemed to be a young man. Although everyone didn't know this young man's identity, anyone who could take out 300,000 taels was definitely not simple.

"300,000 taels, going twice..."

"300,000 taels..."

"This should be ending..." Luo Lingyu said. She felt this price was about right, but she discovered that a certain someone had once again stimulated her heart.

"310,000 taels!" Xiaoyao called out a bid.

"Bang!" Luo Lingyu directly punched Xiaoyao in the head, and Xiaoyao fell sideways from his chair to the ground.

"What are you doing? That hurt," Xiaoyao climbed up from the ground, looking somewhat innocent.

"What do you think I'm doing? What are you buying this for? Our Luo family has the Moyun Technique, and you can't possibly cultivate other techniques anyway. What's the point of buying it?" Luo Lingyu angrily demanded.

Indeed, why? Xiaoyao knew quite a few techniques. He had heard many from Wang Yanyu, all of which could be cultivated to God Level. He had long prepared techniques for Guxing and the others that could be directly cultivated to God Level. Therefore, this technique didn't seem very important to him.

Logically speaking, spending over 300,000 taels to look at such a technique was something Xiaoyao would absolutely never do. He would rather spend the money on pills. Although he had money, he wouldn't waste it.

But Xiaoyao suddenly had a feeling that this technique would be helpful to him, so he was determined to buy it!

"I'm buying it to take a look. I like collecting techniques," Xiaoyao replied with a smile. Although this reason was terrible, it was at least better than saying it was just a feeling.

"Even if you want to collect them, you shouldn't collect them like this..." Luo Lingyu didn't know what to say about Xiaoyao.

"What's the problem? Later I'll give it to the Luo family as a contribution," Xiaoyao said indifferently.

"But..."

"360,000 taels!" Xiaoyao called out, because the people outside had already called 350,000, so he added another 10,000. He didn't want to add too much, as adding more would be quite a loss.

Xiaoyao's bid of 360,000 taels created a strange atmosphere throughout the venue. Originally, everyone felt that 350,000 taels was already the limit and no one would add more. Just now Xiaoyao had added 10,000, which might have just been testing the waters, but unexpectedly Xiaoyao had added another 10,000.

Adding 10,000 at a time could easily make people misunderstand that he was toying with them.

That young man's face darkened a bit, and he continued calling: "400,000 taels!"

Hmph, just talking about ready cash, I don't believe anyone here can exceed me. I brought over a million taels in ready cash. Even after spending over 400,000 in the middle, I still have over 500,000.

The Water Moon earlier was bought by this young man. He seemed to be a very, very wealthy young master.

"410,000 taels!" Xiaoyao remained just as relaxed, but Luo Lingyu beside him was different. Her face seemed quite dark, as if she wanted to strangle Xiaoyao's throat right now to prevent him from speaking.

"500,000 taels!!" That young man was angry. I have money, let's see if you dare continue. But what he didn't expect was that just as he called out 500,000 taels, Xiaoyao had already raised the bid.

"550,000 taels!" That young man felt somewhat deflated. Adding to this degree was already his limit. If it weren't for his usual unwillingness to admit defeat, he would have given up long ago.

"560,000 taels!"

"Wow!"

The entire venue was in an uproar. The height of 560,000 taels was too rare for an auction house in Flowing Moon City like this. Perhaps it would be acceptable in a place like Azure Dragon City, but here it was too rare, almost impossible to appear again in a lifetime.

Who was so wealthy yet so wasteful at the same time?

Now everyone was looking at the private box where Xiaoyao was, all wanting to figure out Xiaoyao's identity.

No one present seemed to think that young man would continue bidding higher. Actually, even if he continued, it would be the same - Xiaoyao would definitely continue. They could tell from Xiaoyao's unconcerned tone that he simply didn't care about the money.

That young man gritted his teeth. He originally wanted to continue raising the price, but thinking that Xiaoyao's identity might not be simple, there was no need to offend such a person. His ready cash wasn't enough now anyway. If he continued with false bids like this, the grudge would become very serious.

Currently he couldn't figure out who Xiaoyao was, so he held back. If he knew who Xiaoyao was, he might have continued.

"You spent 560,000 taels just to buy this broken book," Luo Lingyu was very dissatisfied with this, picking up the manual to look at it, unable to see any special value.

Xiaoyao just smiled, organized everything, put it in his backpack, and prepared to leave. The auction was over - what was there to stay here for?

"So you're the one who competed with me for the technique? Who are you?" Just as Xiaoyao stepped out, he was blocked by a young man. He quickly understood this young man should be the person who had been raising prices against him.

Xiaoyao looked at the other party, who had a displeased expression, then directly turned around and walked away. You just caused me to spend over 200,000 taels more - do you still want to greet me? Not a chance.

"How dare you..." the person beside that young man shouted.

"Oh, isn't this His Royal Highness? What are you blocking the way here for?" After Luo Lingyu came out and saw the young man, she said very casually.

"So it's Miss Lingyu. How come you're together with him?" His Royal Highness asked puzzledly. Luo Lingyu and Xiaoyao had been in the same room.

"He's my family's Fourth Brother. What's wrong, Your Highness? Do you have business with my family's Fourth Brother?" Luo Lingyu looked at His Royal Highness and asked.

"Your family's Fourth Brother? Oh, so he's Miss Lingyu's younger brother. No wonder he's so arrogant, completely not putting this prince in his eyes," His Royal Highness sneered coldly. Now that he knew Xiaoyao's identity and felt that Xiaoyao's status wasn't enough to compare with his, he began getting arrogant.

"Sister Lingyu, let's go. Don't talk to this kind of person anymore. If we put him in our eyes, we'll have to wash them later," Xiaoyao said without turning his head back, continuing to walk forward.

"What? Kid, make yourself clear. Even if you're from the Luo family, this Flowing Stone Kingdom belongs to our royal family, not your family," His Royal Highness was angry. He felt that no matter how weak his royal family was, it was still stronger than the Luo family.

"Even if it belongs to your royal family, it's not yours. Moreover, it's just a small Flowing Stone Kingdom. Do you think there's only one Flowing Stone Kingdom in the world?" Xiaoyao replied without much concern, then left with Luo Lingyu. His Royal Highness didn't chase after them - not because he didn't want to, but because he knew it would be useless even if he caught up.

This was just verbal sparring. It hadn't escalated to the level of conflict yet. No one would take this matter seriously or deal with it, as it would only worsen relations between the royal family and the Luo family.

Although he felt the Luo family was inferior to the royal family, he wouldn't think the royal family could trample on the Luo family at will.

"Fourth Brother, talking like that will offend people," Luo Lingyu began lecturing Xiaoyao after they came out.

"What people am I offending? He just caused me to spend over 200,000 more taels - we're already enemies!" Xiaoyao replied. "Besides, his prince position will be gone soon anyway. Why should I care about them?"

"You're talking about that matter. We don't even know when it will start. It's better to be careful," Luo Lingyu knew what Xiaoyao was referring to.

"I estimate it's about time. By then you might become Her Royal Highness the Princess," Xiaoyao said with a smile, though when saying this, he had already used Sound Transmission.

"Likewise, Your Royal Highness the Prince!" Luo Lingyu replied with a smile, naturally also using Sound Transmission.

Xiaoyao suddenly discovered that although it was just a small country, this title was quite fun. Suddenly becoming a princess and prince...

No matter what, he should go home first to study this technique manual. He didn't know if that feeling earlier was right or wrong. If it was wrong, those 500,000+ taels might have been wasted.

It shouldn't be wrong, right? It might be beneficial to Boss or Young Miss, allowing them to enter God Level faster.

After Xiaoyao returned, he went into seclusion because of this manual. He wanted to study this manual. What he never imagined was that this manual wouldn't be beneficial to Guxing and the others, but to himself.

(End of Chapter)