With Qingfei’s withdrawal, the only ones left vying for the [Thunder Carp Essence] Spiritual Object were the Chen and Sen clans.

At this moment, everyone in the crowd was guessing why the Chen and Sen clans were fighting over it.

"Why do they value this [Thunder Carp Essence] Spiritual Object so much? I don’t really get it."

"I don’t get it either. If they wanted one, couldn’t they just exchange for it at the War Merit Battalion? Their rankings are so high, it’s not like there won’t be enough for them."

"No, it’s not the same. How could an ordinary-quality [Thunder Carp Essence] Spiritual Object possibly compare to this one, which is of near-perfect quality?"

"Wait, I think I just thought of something. I heard that both Miss Sen Hui of the Sen clan and Miss Chen Ying of the Chen clan have had some romantic feelings for that ’Proud Eagle,’ Fang Yang..."

"You’ve got some imagination. How is that possible? Sen Hui and Chen Ying are heavenly-favored daughters. There’s absolutely no way they’d spend a fortune just for Fang Yang!"

"I also think it’s unlikely, but it seems to be the only explanation."

"That’s hilarious. Are you daydreaming or something...?"

The crowd was abuzz with discussion, but no consensus was reached.

Regardless, the juicy rumor about "Sen Hui and Chen Ying spending a fortune to win Fang Yang’s favor" quickly captured the public’s attention.

Because this was just too rare!

In the Golden Clan of the Xuan Domain, it had always been two young men fighting tooth and nail over a woman.

It was extremely rare to hear about two women fighting until they were red in the face over a single man.

If it were true, then Fang Yang was truly something else.

"Sister, my Wisdom Dao cultivation tells me this juicy rumor that ’Sen Hui and Chen Ying are spending a fortune to win Fang Yang’s favor’ is very likely true." Dongfang Moran’s handsome face fell into a rare silence.

Keep in mind, he hadn’t shown such an expression even when he was soundly defeated by Fang Yang, which just went to show how shocked he was now.

A smile appeared in Dongfang Mobai’s starry eyes, finding this immensely interesting.

「On the other side.」

Although Qingfei’s cheeks were burning hot, she sneered repeatedly.

"What a ridiculous rumor, probably started by some bored person."

"Hmph, I bet it’s highly likely Fang Yang and his people started it."

"Pah! What a shameless trick, dragging two innocent ladies’ reputations into this for no reason."

But under Qingkong’s faint, looming gaze, Qingfei suddenly felt the room growing hotter and hotter. It was ridiculously hot!

「Meanwhile.」

Upon first hearing this juicy topic, Fang Yang narrowed his eyes.

’Sen Hui and Chen Ying would spend a fortune for me?’

’No, that’s impossible. I don’t have that kind of Magic Power.’

Watched by his two uncles, his cousin, and the others, Fang Yang’s expression remained as calm as ever, showing no change.

Because he found it completely unrealistic.

’There’s no way my existence alone could really cause two girls to go head-to-head, right?’

He didn’t think he had that kind of Magic Power.

’Wei’Er, so this is your plan? Truly outstanding, no less so than Xiaoyue’s.’ When Elder Hua sensed the change in the auction hall, he couldn’t help but inwardly praise Sen Wei’s scheme.

Fang Yang naturally didn’t possess the Magic Power to make Sen Hui and Chen Ying go head-to-head.

But with Sen Wei’s meticulous planning, it wasn’t so certain that Fang Yang didn’t.

"One hundred and twenty great merits!"

"One hundred and twenty-two great merits!"

As time went on, everyone could tell something was off.

It seemed... it looked like... could it be that Sen Hui and Chen Ying were really spending a fortune to win Fang Yang’s favor?

The speculation was too shocking, too hard to believe.

Just then, Chen Ying bit her red lip with her pearly teeth, looking helplessly at her older sister, Chen Kui, pleading for help.

Chen Kui sighed internally, knowing it was time to make a final decision.

But nine times out of ten, the outcome of that decision wouldn’t be a happy one.

However, since her little sister Chen Ying wanted to pursue an answer, she could only do her best to help.

"Brother, I am Chen Kui. Could you let me have this item? I will be sure to reward you handsomely!"

Chen Kui’s decisive voice rang out, causing ripples to appear in her sister Chen Ying’s limpid autumn eyes.

At this very moment, Chen Ying’s face was flushed crimson, and she was extremely nervous.

After all the back-and-forth and entanglement these past few days, she could no longer tell if she liked Fang Yang or if it was just an obsession with not losing to Sen Hui.

She only knew that once, the heavens had given her a chance, and she had missed it.

Now that she had finally gotten another chance to make things right, she had to fight for it and leave no regrets!

"Heh heh, to the highest bidder, you say...? We have our own great use for this Spiritual Object."

Elder Hua spoke for the first time.

"Besides, there is the moon tonight, but there will be the sun tomorrow."

"A peach blossom may wilt and bloom again, but a person is not a peach blossom."

"Since you’ve already missed your chance, why cling to it so desperately?"

A clear double entendre!

Visibly, Chen Ying’s face turned pale. Her body swayed, unsteady on her feet, as if she were about to collapse.

The others were quite startled to hear this and began whispering amongst themselves.

They suddenly realized that Sen Hui and Chen Ying, these two heavenly-favored daughters, really did seem to be spending a fortune just to win a smile from Fang Yang.

"Fuck! That soft, effeminate-looking guy, Fang Yang... What right does he have?!"

The sound of grinding teeth could be heard one after another throughout the hall.

Many people were overcome with rage, their faces twisting into grimaces, too angry to even think about eating.

Once Elder Hua made his stance clear, the outcome was set in stone.

In the end, Chen Kui and Chen Ying could only retreat helplessly, allowing Elder Hua to obtain the near-perfect quality [Thunder Carp Essence] Spiritual Object.

And right at that moment, Elder Hua announced in a clear voice:

"Clan Brother San Ya’zi, please transfer this [Thunder Carp Essence] Spiritual Object to little friend Fang Yang, who holds the title of [Zhi Ling Wu]."

"Tell him, the silver flowers and fiery trees will soon bloom. All is well, he should not worry or be concerned..."

Suddenly, everyone’s gaze in the auction hall turned toward Fang Yang’s position.

At this moment, Fang Yang was silent, not knowing what to say.

’So, Sen Hui and Chen Ying really were spending a fortune for me.’

’But... but this isn’t how the script is supposed to go, right?’

"Little friend Fang Yang, someone asked me to pass on a message to you:"

"The silver flowers and fiery trees will soon bloom. All is well, you should not worry or be concerned..."

After speaking, the old man San Ya’zi handed the [Thunder Carp Essence] Spiritual Object to Fang Yang.

Just like that, Fang Yang had truly obtained this Tier Five, near-perfect quality [Thunder Carp Essence] Spiritual Object.

CRACKLE...

This [Thunder Carp Essence] Spiritual Object was shaped like a purple carp.

It was still enveloped in a ball of lightning, like it was wrapped in a bubble, floating just above Fang Yang’s palm.

If Fang Yang wanted to see the true form of the [Thunder Carp Essence] Spiritual Object, he would have to pierce the purple ball of lightning.

But obviously, now was not the right time.

Therefore, Fang Yang only gave it a cursory inspection before putting the [Thunder Carp Essence] Spiritual Object away.

In that instant, a hundred emotions flooded Fang Yang’s heart. He had so much he wanted to say, yet he didn’t know where to begin.

In the end, he could only reply, "Please tell her for me that I like this gift very much, and I hope everything goes well for her and that she finds peace and happiness..."

"Alright, recording finished." The old man San Ya’zi slowly put away the Memory Stone, then unhesitatingly carried the empty tray and left.

Seeing Fang Yang receive the [Thunder Carp Essence] Spiritual Object, Second Uncle Fang, Seventh Uncle Fang, Fang Xuan, Lu Yao, and the others were overjoyed.

However, they also felt it was a bit strange.

As for what exactly was strange about it, that was a matter of opinion.

Outside, however, it caused waves of uproar.

They couldn’t believe that Fang Yang had obtained this [Thunder Carp Essence] Spiritual Object so easily.

This was simply alarmist! This was practically heresy!

’How could a young man of our Golden Clan "degenerate" to this state?’

’It truly makes one... grieve with indignation (green with envy).’