Chapter 3747 – 3751 Hand Fan
The bones had turned as translucent as jade, completely devoid of any discernible aura.
“Monte, what are you doing with this piece of arm bone?”
“This isn’t a treasure either!”
“This stuff, it’s everywhere in Demonia Mountain, people die every day.”
Upon seeing the items that were brought out, everyone immediately became somewhat displeased! It was obvious that Monte had played a trick on them by showcasing an inconspicuous arm bone.
“Ladies and gentlemen, this is no ordinary human bone. This is a fragment of an arm bone from a powerful supreme being. I’ve tested it already, and this piece of bone is incredibly hard. It can destruct anything. It’s not out of the question that it could be forged into a handy weapon,” Monte introduced.
“Give it a rest, who are you trying to fool? We’ve seen the aftermath of the Celestial Battle and the bodies of the immortals.”
“Such corpses were found everywhere in the Celestial Battlefield. What use were these stark white bones? Hah, and you even talked about making them into weapons!”
“Who would be foolish enough to use a piece of bone as a weapon? Hurry up and present the next item!” Numerous cultivators began to raise their voices. After all, within Demonia Mountain, the former Celestial Battlefield, countless immortals had fallen. Hence, skeletons like these were found everywhere!
Though it was an immortal skeleton that descended from the celestial realm, it didn’t hold much value and was essentially useless!
“You all don’t understand,” Monte said.
“You didn’t notice that this piece of bone has already turned into jade. If you don’t want to use it as a weapon, you could grind it into powder. You could even steep it in tea and drink it!” Monte was still fervently speaking, trying his best to sell off this piece of arm bone.
“Monte, you really would say anything to make a buck, even suggesting grinding bones into powder to make tea. You might as well keep that idea to yourself!” A cultivator said mockingly.
John gazed at the piece of arm bone. Despite its transformation into jade, which gave it an exquisite appearance, it indeed held no real value. If he had desired those fallen immortal bones, they were everywhere on the ground at the Celestial Battlefield.
Seeing that no one recognized the value, Monte let out a small sigh, ready to take down the arm bone. At that moment, the Vermilion Demon Lord in John’s consciousness field said in a trembling voice. Bid for this arm bone, buy it…
John was taken aback, hastily asking, “Sir, what do you need this for? Surely, you’re not planning to grind it into powder for tea, are you?”
Nonsense, this is my own arm bone. To think that after all these years, my remains still exist. If all of my bones can be found, my reincarnation will be a matter of time. Vermilion Demon Lord explained, a hint of excitement and disbelief in his tone.
John was taken aback. He hadn’t anticipated that this fragment of an arm bone could possibly be the remains of Vermilion Demon Lord. Isn’t this a bit too outrageous?
“Mr. Vermilion, how can you be so sure these are your remains? Don’t be mistaken!” John found it somewhat hard to believe.
Enough with the nonsense. All you need to do is touch that arm bone. Only then can I be certain that my intuition isn’t mistaken. Vermilion Demon Lord urged John.
Upon seeing the situation, John quickly intervened, stopping Monte by saying, “Wait a moment…”
Monte glanced at John, then asked, “My friend, are you interested in this arm bone?” John nodded, asking, “That’s right. How much does this item cost?”
“You’ve got a good eye. The bidding for this arm bone starts at ten million spirit coins,” Monte exclaimed.
“All right, I’m bidding ten million!” John declared. After John placed his bid, no one else countered. Everyone thought it wasn’t worth it.
Alastair quietly pulled John aside and said, “Have you lost your mind, spending ten million on a human bone? If you’re into that sort of thing, give me ten million and I’ll chop off my own arm for you…”
Upon hearing Alastair’s words, John almost burst out laughing. This guy was so incredibly greedy that he’d even risk his life for money.
“All right, this arm bone is yours!” Monte announced loudly, seeing that no one else was raising their bid.
John stepped forward without hesitation. After paying, he held the arm bone in his hands. The moment the bone was taken into hand, it unexpectedly emitted a beam of white light, immediately followed by a faint death energy permeating the surroundings!
This is my skeleton. Fortunately, these folks don’t know the value of what they’re looking at. My skeleton, how could it be compared to those ordinary immortals? Vermilion Demon Lord cried out in excitement.
Upon seeing the arm bone undergoing slight transformations in John’s possession, the other cultivators were left with their eyes wide open, clearly displaying a sense of regret. Feeling the gaze of everyone around him, John hurriedly stashed the bone he held into his storage ring.
Brat, find out where my remains were discovered. You must gather all of them for me. Once I am reincarnated, I will ensure your ascension to the celestial realm, where I will continue to protect you. Vermilion Demon Lord exclaimed in excitement.
Even if Vermilion Demon Lord had remained silent, John would have found a way to inquire. If he could actually facilitate the reincarnation of Vermilion Demon Lord, John would then have a powerful ally. Wouldn’t he be invincible in the human and celestial realms then? By then, whether it was Demon Seal Alliance or Inferno Devil, John was certain he would be able to crush them all.
“All right, let’s move on to the auction of the next item!” Monte spoke loudly, then instructed the staff to start bringing out the items!
“Wait a moment, Mr. Monte.”
John asked, “Could you tell me where you got this bone from?” Monte glanced at John, then shook his head.
“I’m sorry. We’re only responsible for selling items. As for where and how they came about, we can’t disclose that!” John looked at Monte, understanding what was on his mind, and promptly tossed out three purple spirit coins.
“Now, will you be able to disclose the information?” John asked impassively. Upon seeing John casually dropping three million spirit coins, Monte instantly broke into a broad grin.
“Of course. This arm bone was found in Snow River Valley by someone, and we later purchased it that person.” After Monte finished speaking, he delightfully stowed away the purple spirit coins.
“Snow River Valley?” After John sat down, he turned his gaze toward Alastair! Alastair understood John’s intentions and immediately shook his head.
“Even though Snow River Valley isn’t far, it’s very dangerous. I dare not go!”
John remained silent, tossing two purple spirit coins into Alastair’s hand. Alastair chuckled, immediately shifting the conversation.
“I can’t let you go to dangerous places alone. After all, aren’t we two quite fated to be together?”
“My friend, you’ve been deceived. Snow River Valley is not far from here, nor is it a dangerous place. Many cultivators often visit there for leisure.”
Not far from John, a cultivator saw that John was being deceived. He quickly spoke up to warn him. With a frosty look in his eyes, Alastair sternly said, “Shut up. It’s none of your business…”
“Don’t listen to his nonsense. The depths of Snow River Valley are still very dangerous.” Alastair was worried that if John heard that Snow River Valley was not far and not dangerous, he would want his money back. Yet, John didn’t pay it any mind. To him, money was merely a material possession, especially considering all this wealth was gifted by others.
Upon realizing that John was not being petty, Alastair instantly breathed a sigh of relief. Ever since he met John, he had managed to make quite a bit of money off him. He had to keep such a wealthy person like John within his grasp.
“Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final treasure, also the highlight of our collection. Please, take a look!” After Monte finished speaking, he surprisingly pulled out a hand fan from his hand. Immediately after, the hand fan was opened, and instantly, there was light continuously swirling on it.
“What is this? A glowing fan, and is this considered a treasure?”
“What material is this fan made of? It seems like it’s made of paper?”
“The fan shimmered with a flowing light. It certainly isn’t ordinary!” Numerous cultivators engaged in heated discussions. Since nobody could perceive with their spiritual sense, they could only rely on visual observations.
John scrutinized it carefully with his Nethersky Eye, discovering that fan was indeed quite peculiar. The flowing light on it was not emitted from any formation patterns, but rather, it was the inherent radiance of the fan itself!
Moreover, the crafting of that fan was so peculiar that John found it somewhat incomprehensible!
Monte, hearing the crowd’s criticism about his fan, didn’t get angry. Instead, he gave a cool, dismissive laugh and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, have you ever heard of the legend of Craftsman Sect?”
“Of course, I’ve heard of it,” they said.
“Rumor has it that Craftsman Sect is nothing short of a celestial abode, holding a significant status even in the celestial realm. Moreover, they are particularly skilled in artifact refinement.”
“The items crafted by the Craftsman Sect were all exceptionally unique and peculiar. It was said that they could create a wooden boat, small enough to fit in a palm, that could magically transform to accommodate thousands of people in an instant!”
“Exactly, I’ve heard the same. They say that Craftsman Sect has the power to make a silk purse of a sow’s ear. It’s incredibly impressive!”
Upon hearing the name Craftsmen Sect, every single cultivator began to express their thoughts! “Craftsman Sect, why does it seem somewhat familiar to me?”
At that moment, Vermilion Demon Lord began to speak! Upon hearing that, John realized that Craftsman Sect was no ordinary place. If Vermilion Demon Lord seemed to have some recollection of it, it must be a sect from the celestial realm!
“Ladies and gentlemen, I’m sure many of you are familiar with the renowned Craftsman Sect, yet you all find it hard to believe that this fan I hold in my hands was crafted there. Today, I intend to demonstrate its authenticity right here in front of you all to dispel any doubts!” As Monte spoke, a slender breath of air seeped into the hand fan he held. The radiant light on the fan intensified, and astonishingly, it began to grow larger. Eventually, it expanded to a size of about three meters, completely obscuring Monte from view!
“The hand fan appears as delicate as the wings of a cicada, yet it is incredibly sturdy. Moreover, it possessed a powerful defensive capability. This is a defensive hand fan. Even a Top Level Tribulator wouldn’t stand a chance at breaking this hand fan. It’s simply impossible. I’ll demonstrate it to everyone now!”
After Monte finished speaking, he placed the hand fan in front of him. He then began to channel his Top Level Tribulator aura, causing it to erupt. Following that, he launched a palm strike!
Boom! Accompanied by a thunderous noise, the entire room started to shake. Yet, astonishingly, the hand fan before them remained undamaged!
Upon witnessing that scene, every cultivator was stirred! If one possessed such a protective magical item, wouldn’t it mean they’d stand a chance at survival, even when faced with a Top Level Tribulator cultivator.
Upon seeing the situation, John was also somewhat thrilled. Although John possessed Golem Body, the strength of his Golem Body could only increase in tandem with his own power! John also had Dragon Bell. Given the robustness of Dragon Bell, it could withstand a strike from a Top Level Tribulator cultivator! However, confining oneself inside Dragon Bell was akin to setting oneself an easy target. If any real danger arose, there would be absolutely no chance to escape! However, that hand fan was different. It was handy and could be used at will.
With such a defensive magical item, John no longer needed to fear Top Level Tribulator cultivators. If worst comes to worst, he could just run without getting hurt!
“Monte, the starting bid for this hand fan must be high, right?” a cultivator asked loudly!
“Of course. The bidding starts at twenty million spirit coins. The highest bidder wins!” Monte stated.
“I offer twenty million!” Someone shouted out immediately! Another exclaimed, “I offer forty million!”
“I offer sixty million!” one added. The bidding had barely started when someone shouted an offer of sixty million. It seemed that everyone was truly enamored!
“I bid a hundred million!” At that moment, a lean cultivator rose to his feet, and the moment he opened his mouth, he bid a billion! This incident left many people speechless. Although the item was indeed valuable, the price was not something everyone could easily afford!
Seeing no one else spoke up, the cultivator wore a hint of a smile on his face, looking as if he was certain of his victory! Just when the cultivator felt almost certain, John suddenly spoke up! “One hundred and ten million!”
Upon seeing John’s bid, the cultivator frowned. The other cultivators also turned their gaze towards John. Just a moment ago, John had spent money to purchase those arm bones, and, at that moment, he was gunning for the hand fan. Thus, everyone thought he must be quite wealthy!
Monte had given John more than just a few glances. He hadn’t realized that John was so wealthy!
“My friend, I really fancy this hand fan. I hope you could let me have it!” The lean cultivator wanted John to give up. It seemed he had no more money left. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have voluntarily suggested that John should stay away! However, John had no intention of parting with it. Possessing that hand fan could fend off the attacks from Top Level Tribulator cultivators. For John, it was a matter of life and death!
“Sorry, the rule is that the highest bidder wins. You’re free to make a higher offer!” John shook his head! The cultivator’s eyes slightly narrowed in response. Immediately after, an intimidating aura burst from him, directly tearing apart the array runes enveloping his body!
With that revelation, the true appearance and aura of the cultivator were exposed. Surprisingly, he was an elderly man with white hair! No wonder that cultivator dared to reveal himself. He was a Ninth Level Tribulator cultivator!
“My friend, I am Marc of the Miller family. If you could consider our request, my family and I would be eternally grateful.” After Marc finished speaking, astonishingly, a flame rose from his palm, signifying that he wasn’t lying! After all, in the vicinity of Demonia Mountain, it was only the Miller family who were practicing fire cultivation techniques!
“So, it’s someone from the Miller family. No wonder they dared to break their shield, revealing their true appearance and aura.”
“With this move, even Monte probably wouldn’t dare to say anything. After all, the Miller family is a wellrespected clan.”
“This brat will probably concede. After all, having the Miller family owe him one is better than a broken fan.” Numerous cultivators were engaged in quiet discussions!
John stared at Marc, a hint of wariness in his eyes. He had killed Killian and, suddenly, there were members of the Miller family present. It was highly likely they were there for him!
Fortunately, Marc didn’t know John, which was why he tried to persuade John! If he had known John’s identity, he would have taken action against John a long time ago!
Monte watched Marc, feeling displeased deep down, but he didn’t voice his discontent. After all, the Miller family was considered a prominent clan in Demonia Mountain! If offending the Miller family was the price to pay for a little money, it surely wasn’t worth it! Thus, it all depended on whether John would be willing to let go!
Everyone’s eyes were on John. Even Alastair subtly tugged at the corner of John’s clothing, hinting at him to surrender the hand fan!
“If you have the money, then bring it out. The highest bidder wins. I have no objections. However, if you’re planning to use your power to oppress others, I’m not playing along with that game.” John glanced at Marc, letting out a cold huff! Everyone was astounded as they looked at John!
Marc was taken aback. He had initially thought that revealing his identity would cause John to back off, but to his surprise, John didn’t give him any respect at all! He was unaware that John dared to kill even the eldest son of the Miller family. How could he, a mere collateral relative of the Miller family, expect any leniency from John?
“Are you disrespecting my family?” Marc gazed at John with an icy stare. The explosive aura of a Ninth Level Tribulator cultivator within him burst forth, enveloping John! The overwhelming presence caused John’s companion, Alastair, to pale and struggled for breath. There stood John, his eyes slightly narrowed, rooted to the spot without a single movement.
“If you’re a Top Level Tribulator cultivator, I might have been a bit afraid of you. However, you’ve only just advanced to the Ninth Level Tribulator cultivator. Do you really think you’re invincible?” John huffed coldly; his words left Marc completely taken aback!
After all, John’s aura was concealed at that time, so Marc had no idea just how powerful John truly was! Judging from John’s tone, Marc thought the former’s abilities seemed to be quite formidable. He might be a Ninth Level Tribulator cultivator as well, considering how arrogant be sounds.
Alastair, on the other hand, was standing off to the side, watching John with a cold sweat covering his entire body! He was well aware of what John was capable of. He’s only a Third Level Tribulator cultivator, yet he has the gall to speak to a Ninth Level Tribulator cultivator like that! Is he courting death?
Suppressing the anger welling up within him, Marc addressed John. “Brat, show me what you’ve got. Let’s see if you have the chops to back up your words!” If John truly possessed the cultivation level of a Ninth Level Tribulator cultivator, perhaps Marc would have been more restrained.
“Why should I show off my abilities? Flaunting my wealth is enough. If you’re capable, outbid me. If you’re out of money, then stop chattering away here!” John stated bluntly! He had nearly been killed by Selma, so naturally, he would not be polite when dealing with the Miller family!
“Brat, you’re asking for trouble…” Unable to hold back any longer, Marc instantly moved toward John, his claw slashing through the air. He was trying to push John into action. In doing so, John’s aura would be exposed, revealing the latter’s true strength! Just as John was about to make his move, a figure suddenly stepped in front of him! Immediately following a thunderous roar, two forces collided in an instant, causing the void to tremble. The entire house collapsed in a blink of an eye!
As the house collapsed, the barriers that everyone had put up vanished. Their true selves, including their appearances, were laid bare for all to see! Thankfully, those people were all cultivators, so the collapse of the house didn’t result in any casualties. However, the auction was definitely not going to continue!
However, when everyone saw John, realizing he only possessed the power of a Third Level Tribulator cultivator, they were all stunned! They couldn’t believe a Third Level Tribulator cultivator could utter such arrogant words and stand his ground against a Ninth Level Tribulator cultivator calmly. Thus, they wondered if John had a powerful backer.
Even Monte was somewhat taken aback when he saw John’s capabilities! Marc was livid, his face a mask of rage. He couldn’t believe he had been played by a Third Level Tribulator cultivator!
Monte addressed Marc. “Mr. Miller, I hope you can do me a favor and refrain from any actions here!”
Marc shook his somewhat numb arm, glaring fiercely at John. “Brat, I’ll be waiting for you outside. Let’s see if you can hide in here forever!” Since he had already seen John’s true face, he was not afraid that John would run away!
From his perspective, a Third Level Tribulator cultivator could be squashed like a bug with just a flick of his finger! However, he had to show respect to Monte. After all, Monte was a Top Level Tribulator cultivator, whom he was not a match for. With a flick of his sleeve, Marc turned around and left!
Monte had given the hand fan to John, who, in turn, happily paid for it! “Ladies and Gentlemen, the auction has now concluded. We sincerely apologize for any minor hiccups that occurred. Please, everyone, leave as quickly as possible to avoid unnecessary trouble!” Monte addressed the crowd!
“Now that your identity and aura have been exposed, if anyone with ill intentions were to target you, it would surely invite trouble!” That was basically what Monte was trying to tell John. He urged John to leave as soon as possible as he certainly didn’t want to offend the Miller family because of John!
“What should we do?” Alastair asked with a hint of fear. Marc must have been waiting for us outside. If we leave now, John will be done for! Alastair was also afraid of getting himself involved, after all, he was with John!
“Don’t worry. That guy won’t be able to kill us, especially when I have this precious item in my possession!” John casually flicked the hand fan in his hand! There was no doubt that this hand fan could easily ward off Marc’s attack!
“Brat, this hand fan might have been crafted by Craftsman Sect, but it’s already quite old. I’m afraid it won’t withstand many attacks.” When John was holding the hand fan, Vermilion Demon Lord conducted his own investigation, then spoke out.
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