At this moment, everyone's heart was in their throats.
Was the auction over just like that?
"One hundred billion for the third time! Sold! Congratulations to the esteemed guest in box number six for acquiring the ancient book!"
The host's gavel fell, announcing the result.
"What? It's really over just like that?"
"Damn! That's a method that can help a Martial God break through! How could only two parties be interested!"
"I really don't understand! What are the Four Great Clans contemplating?"
"Forget it! It doesn't concern us much anyway! Let's leave first!"
"That's right! I feel the atmosphere is a bit oppressive, let's all leave first!"
"I feel the same way!"
"..."
The final highlight ended so quickly, it was unexpected for the vast majority.
The scene of imagined "bloody fights" did not materialize.
Everything about this was eerie.
Box number five.
"Young master! This..."
Dolosa was also somewhat disbelieving of this outcome.
"Actually, there's nothing surprising about this!"
At this moment, Ye Ming said with a light smile, "These Four Clans are very smart. They have seen through one thing!"
One thing?
What thing?
Everyone else cast doubtful glances.
"Because they know that 'Xiantian Yi Qi' cannot be monopolized by any one of them!" Ye Ming's eyes were deep, and he slowly said, "So, they chose to cooperate!"
"Cooperate?"
Hearing this, Dolosa suddenly realized, "They chose to share 'Xiantian Yi Qi'!"
"Precisely!"
Ye Ming nodded. "This is indeed a wise move!"
This way, they not only avoided internal conflict but also jointly obtained the method to break through to Martial God,
and the cost incurred was the smallest.
It was a triple win.
During the previous bidding, the Four Bright Clans had reached an agreement and chosen one representative to bid.
The Four Dark Clans also showed no intention of making a move.
Then, the Four Bright Clans only needed to deal with the occupants of box five and box ten.
With the combined strength of their four clans, they had nothing to fear.
The person in box number ten also saw through this, which was why they ultimately chose to stop.
In this way, the Four Bright Clans easily acquired 'Xiantian Yi Qi'.
"Alright! The prelude is over, the main event is still to come!" Ye Ming looked at Ying Qianshi and Lainsent and said, "Lainsent, go and monitor the actions of the person in box number ten! Unless absolutely necessary, do not engage!"
"Alright, leave it to me!"
Lainsent grinned.
If there was an opportunity, he would definitely have a fight with those hidden Martial Gods.
"Ying! You are responsible for secretly monitoring the people in boxes one to four. They should all be together!"
Through previous investigations, Ye Ming had basically grasped the situation of everyone in the other boxes.
Boxes one to four were the representatives sent by the Four Dark Clans.
Boxes six to nine were naturally occupied by members of the Four Bright Clans.
As for box ten, there was only a masked man inside, and Ye Ming did not know his identity for now.
"Go!"
After the two left, Ye Ming looked at Dolosa and Nangong Qianyu and said, "There are quite a few Martial Gods hidden today, you two should stay by my side."
"Mhm!"
The two women naturally had no objections.
Although Dolosa's strength was decent, she was not yet capable of fighting a Martial God.
"Let's go!"
Ye Ming left the box with the two women.
After they left, the occupants of box number two also emerged.
"That is..."
The young man saw a somewhat familiar golden-haired back and paused.
"What is it, young master?"
Zhang Yi asked.
But the young man ignored him and quickly followed.
However, after turning a corner, that figure had vanished.
"Was it my imagination?"
The young man murmured to himself.
"Yo! Brother Zhiqiu, what's wrong?"
At this moment, a young man who had just exited box number three saw Xia Zhiqiu standing there in a daze and asked curiously.
The young man had an unknown green leaf tucked into his mouth,
very distinctive.
Xia Zhiqiu turned his head, shook it, and said with a light smile, "Nothing! I just saw a familiar figure!"
"Oh!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Yuan's eyes lit up. He nudged Xia Zhiqiu's chest with his elbow, raising an eyebrow as he said, "A woman?"
He looked as if he had discovered a new continent.
In his social circle, Xia Zhiqiu was the one least interested in women.
"Uh!"
The word "woman" from Qin Yuan did indeed stun him.
After all, it was a woman's figure.
"Yo! Something's up!"
Seeing Xia Zhiqiu's reaction, Qin Yuan knew there must be a story.
"Tell me, brother! Who caught your eye? I'll teach you a couple of tricks, guaranteed to make her dote on you!"
Qin Yuan slung an arm around his shoulder, preparing to impart his experience.
"Brother Yuan! You're mistaken! For us, only one move is needed to deal with women!"
At this moment, a man walked over, with two charming women in his arms.
"Tsk! Long Ming! Do you think everyone is like you, just throwing money around? Where's the fun in chasing a woman like that!"
Qin Yuan knew the other man's usual style well.
He was very disdainful of it.
"Fun! For me, as long as my 'sexual desires' are satisfied! As for anything else, it's completely unnecessary!"
Long Ming was also aware that Qin Yuan did not approve of his methods.
But he didn't care.
In his eyes, women were merely tools to satisfy his carnal desires.
Since he had power and status, why waste time trying to please women?
"Alright! You two don't need to argue!" Xia Zhiqiu intervened, "We have an important mission here."
"Hmph!"
Although Qin Yuan was displeased, he did not disregard Xia Zhiqiu's words.
"Important mission!" Long Ming maintained his arrogant attitude, "Since the Four Bright Clans have already obtained that ancient book, what are we waiting for? Just have them hand it over!"
"This..."
Upon hearing this, Xia Zhiqiu felt it was inappropriate, "This is too overbearing, I don't agree!"
"Exactly! We're not bandits, what's the difference between this and outright robbery!" Qin Yuan also found such domineering behavior unacceptable.
"Tsk! Woman's thinking!"
Long Ming scoffed, "We'll just give them some benefits then, won't that be enough?"
Just give them some benefits?
One must realize that the Four Bright Clans now possessed a method to break through to Martial God.
Would giving them some benefits be enough to appease them?
"You..."
"Enough!"
Just as the three were arguing incessantly, a chilling voice suddenly interrupted them.
At this moment, not far from them, the occupant of box number four finally emerged.
Judging by the voice, it should be a woman.
Indeed, as soon as the voice fell, a woman in a purple coat walked out.
Her hair was shoulder-length, not long. The proportions of her body's lines were just right. Her facial features were clean, without any makeup, but this did not detract from her authenticity and beauty.
Her name was Su Xin, from the Su Clan—the leader of the Four Dark Clans.