"Of course not. What's merely a Gathering Spirit Object? How could it bother me enough to remind you?" Void said irritably.

Yuan Ming, upon hearing this, became even more curious about the thing Void mentioned. But for now, it was essential to secure this Gathering Spirit Stone.

He glanced at the jade platform below the wooden sign of nanmu. This item didn't require barter; it was sold for a million Spirit Stones.

"I want this." Yuan Ming said.

Shen Qingqing, upon hearing this, took out a token and unlocked the Forbidden around the jade platform, taking the Gathering Spirit Stone out.

Yuan Ming happily paid the Spirit Stones and pocketed the Gathering Spirit Stone, placing it into the Black Tower Space of the Shura Palace, instructing Sikong Zhan to bury it somewhere underground beneath the Black Tower.

A Gathering Spirit Stone was already buried here, absorbing nature's spiritual energy from the Void and dispersing it throughout the Black Tower Space.

If not for this, the nature's spiritual energy within the space would have been absorbed dry by those Returning to Void Cultivators.

Though, this Gathering Spirit Stone was much smaller than the one Yuan Ming had just purchased and not particularly useful.

Yuan Ming ordered Sikong Zhan to bury this green Gathering Spirit Stone nearby, with both Gathering Spirit Stones working together, the increase in nature's spiritual energy was visible to the naked eye, flowing like a dark river towards various parts of the Black Tower Space, showing signs of forming a Spirit Vein.

Yuan Ming nodded to himself, then retracted his Divine Sense and continued forward.

Yuan Ming quickly surveyed the jade platforms in the hall, but did not find the object Void mentioned, calling out Void's name in his heart.

"Stop shouting, just keep going forward. The seventh display case on the left is where the thing you're looking for is." Void's impatient voice quickly rang out.

Following Void's advice, Yuan Ming looked over and soon saw the display case Void mentioned.

On the display case, there was a red crystal the size of a human head, externally resembling a precious pearl, with a flame-like red spirit light inside that flickered like breathing, offering a dreamy beauty.

"Red Shining Crystal, Fire Attribute Spiritual Material. After being combined into a Magic Treasure, it can increase the affinity for Fire Attribute Spiritual Power. It requires trade for top-grade Golden Light Iron or equivalent Spirit Stones for settlement... Senior, is this the thing you said I urgently need?" Yuan Ming read the introduction on the wooden sign, becoming increasingly confused.

"I was definitely not talking about this Red Shining Crystal itself, but about the Fiery Fire Essence Stone hidden inside it. You failed to detect even that. Your perception is still lacking!" Void, as usual, mercilessly mocked.

"Fiery Fire Essence Stone!" Yuan Ming was both surprised and delighted, his eyes showing a layer of Golden Light as he looked at the red crystal on the jade platform.

The Divine Skill of Eyes of Golden Flame was beginning to take shape for him, allowing him to see through some Forbidden, though not anything too profound.

Under Eyes of Golden Flame, the layers of the red crystal peeled away, revealing the innermost object.

This was a fist-sized fiery red crystal. Both its material and spiritual aura were almost identical to the Red Shining Crystal. Without Void's reminder, even if he had just used Eyes of Golden Flame, he likely wouldn't have noticed.

"I advise you to purchase it quickly to avoid complications later." Void spoke again.

Yuan Ming, though confused, trusted Void and didn't think much more, calling Shen Qingqing to prepare to buy this crystal.

At this moment, an untimely commotion suddenly erupted from the front.

Yuan Ming looked over to see a group approaching from afar, led by a young man dressed in a long robe of golden mystical silk, with a waist belt of deerskin agate, his face white as jade.

Regarding attire and demeanor, this person was quite ostentatious.

However, considering appearance, this white-faced young man was the most handsome person Yuan Ming had ever seen.

Beside the white-faced young man were four or five female cultivators, each of extraordinary beauty and unique demeanor, some fiery and passionate, others cold and aloof, slender and graceful, a feast for the eyes.

Outside the few female cultivators were more than a dozen black-clad guards whose cultivation was seemingly not low. Among them, a robust middle-aged man had Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivation.

The white-faced young man held a female cultivator in his arm, laughing and joking loudly with the female cultivators, causing people to naturally avoid them wherever they went.

Others in the hall also noticed this group, and quickly started discussing.

"I wondered who it was; turns out it's that wastrel Nan Shangfeng, who spends all his time indulging in pleasure. Truly a disgrace to the Daluo Sect."

"Shh, keep it down. His master is the Daluo Sect Master."

"It's truly baffling. The Daluo Sect Master is such a figure; how can he tolerate someone behaving so outrageously outside?"

Yuan Ming listened to the nearby discussion, showing an incredulous expression. This white-faced young man was actually affiliated with the Daluo Sect.

The Daluo Sect was a cultivation sect in the Central Continent; he knew of it, though it wasn't as mighty as the Heavenly Saint Academy or the Taixuan Sect, it wasn't too far behind either.

Such a Central Continent powerhouse sending people to East Extreme Island—could it be about the Ten Thousand Treasure Auction?

Yuan Ming withdrew his gaze and looked at Shen Qingqing.

The female cultivator was also drawn by the group, her gaze fixed on Nan Shangfeng's handsome face.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you're staring so intently; could it be you're interested in that Nan Shangfeng?" Yuan Ming teased with amusement.

Shen Qingqing snapped back to attention, her cheeks flushed red as she cast a fierce glare at Yuan Ming, then took out a token to open the prohibition on the Jade Platform.

Yuan Ming paid the Spirit Stone, took the Red Shining Crystal, and a smile appeared on his face.

The missing spiritual material for the Stealing Heaven Tripod was finally found.

Before he could put it away, a sweet and charming female voice suddenly rang out.

"Young master, this Crystal Stone is so beautiful. If it could be used to make Jade Pendants or some jewelry, it would surely look stunning."

Yuan Ming turned around, only to find Nan Shangfeng and his group had somehow arrived nearby. A stunning woman in Nan Shangfeng's arms looked at the Red Shining Crystal in Yuan Ming's hand, clutching the front of Nan Shangfeng's clothes, and said sweetly.

"Since my beauty fancies it, naturally I will comply. Fellow Daoist, would you let this item go to me? I'm willing to pay double the price." Nan Shangfeng patted the stunning woman's fragrant shoulder and said to Yuan Ming.

Yuan Ming's heart surged with waves. Indeed, Senior Kong was right; someone was trying to seize the Red Shining Crystal from him!

"Senior Kong, I can barely understand how you divined the location of spiritual materials, perhaps through some secret technique, but how could you also foresee the actions of these people? Could it be that you can predict the future?" He glanced at Nan Shangfeng, ignored him, and transmitted his inquiry to Kong.

"Guess?" Kong chuckled.

Yuan Ming furrowed his brows, but was also helpless.

The people nearby were astonished, seeing Yuan Ming's wooden expression and ignoring Nan Shangfeng, even the laughing girls shut their mouths.

"You brat, my young master is speaking to you!" The robust guard in the lead shouted.

"This Red Shining Crystal has already been bought by me, and I'm unwilling to let it go; Fellow Daoist will have to be disappointed." Yuan Ming shook his head and said.

"It's loved by a beauty, please show some grace and part with it. I'm willing to offer triple compensation to you." Nan Shangfeng waved his hand grandly, displaying a demeanor unconcerned with money.

"This item is of great use to me, even ten times the price wouldn't sway me, Fellow Daoist need not waste words." Yuan Ming put away the Red Shining Crystal and headed toward the great hall's door.

The Fiery Fire Essence Stone was a must-have for him, and he couldn't let it go to others, despite the Daluo Sect's might, he, a mere Loose Cultivator, harbored no fear.

However, given Yuan Ming's current wanted status, the dispute would inevitably draw attention from others, others might be inconsequential, but if Dongji Palace noticed him, he might not be able to peacefully attend the Ten Thousand Treasure Auction.

Nan Shangfeng had never been so ignored, feeling that he had lost face in others' eyes, his expression darkened.

"Halt, do you know who my young master is? Hand over the item sensibly, or don't expect to leave Ten Thousand Goods Immortal Trip today!" The robust guard flickered to block the front, his vast Late-stage Nascent Soul aura instantly enveloping Yuan Ming.

Yuan Ming's quarrel with Nan Shangfeng quickly attracted attention from other guests in the hall.

"Who is that? Why have I never seen them before?" Some people gazed at Yuan Ming.

"Who knows, maybe he's a Loose Cultivator from some small place, otherwise, he wouldn't have the nerve to provoke someone like Nan Shangfeng." A nearby companion didn't care about Yuan Ming's identity.

Yuan Ming, impatient, summoned the main soul from the Stealing Heaven Tripod Space, ready to use an Illusion Technique to trap a few people and escape.

"What are fellow Daoists gathering here for? Is it possible that my Ten Thousand Goods Immortal Trip has been less than accommodating?" A cheerful laugh sounded suddenly, it was Gu Xingdong, having received word from his subordinates, hastily rushing over.

"Manager Gu, when hiring people at your Ten Thousand Goods Immortal Trip, you ought to be more discerning. Some can enhance the place's prestige and wealth, while others only invite disaster." Nan Shangfeng said indifferently.

"Thank you, Young Master Nan, for the insight, this Fellow Daoist Wan is a distinguished guest of my Ten Thousand Goods Immortal Trip, a friend of Lord Tong Xin, and as per our store's regulations, the Red Shining Crystal cannot be reclaimed once bought, may Young Master Nan please grant me this face and let the matter rest?" Gu Xingdong said with a smile.

"Want my young master's face? I'm afraid you, Gu Xingdong, can't take it!" Nan Shangfeng's expression grew darker, and at last, he laughed wantonly.

Gu Xingdong's eyes flashed with a hint of anger, quickly suppressed, he looked apologetically at Yuan Ming, transmitted, "Fellow Daoist Wan, I'm really sorry, this Young Master Nan is naturally capricious, could you possibly let the Red Shining Crystal go for him? Rest assured, afterward, we will furnish similar treasures as compensation."

"Apologies, Fellow Daoist Gu, this Red Shining Crystal is a must-have for me." Yuan Ming shook his head in response.

Gu Xingdong showed a difficult expression but did not leave, standing still between Yuan Ming and Nan Shangfeng.

Yuan Ming's patience had run out, he nodded to Gu Xingdong, then turned to leave.

"Stop, capture this person for my young master!" Nan Shangfeng's face was full of murderous intent, he shouted harshly.

The robust guard along with a dozen black-clad guards showed killing intent, and all rushed out, pouncing toward Yuan Ming.

Yuan Ming's eyes also flashed with a hint of coldness, just about to take action.

Before that could happen, a crystal light shot out from the void, instantly enveloping those guards, sending them all back.

"Young Master Nan, why the fiery temper today?" Tong Xin's figure appeared from within the crystal light, chuckling.

"Tong Xin." Seeing Tong Xin appear, Nan Shangfeng frowned slightly, seeming somewhat apprehensive of him.

"Haha, Young Master Nan, calm down. While the Red Shining Crystal is sold, the Rainbow Stone here is similarly splendid and possesses even greater value, let me gift it to the young master and the lovely ladies." Gu Xingdong laughed and took out another splendidly crafted Seven-Colored Crystal Stone, presenting it.

Yuan Ming glanced back at Tong Xin, took the opportunity while Nan Shangfeng and the others were distracted by the Rainbow Stone, continued to walk forward, his steps seemingly slow but swift, in a flash disappearing from the great hall's door.