Martial Saint through Reading

Yiyang Mountain looked toward the Seven-Star Kingdom’s concealed presence, Xing Rong, with a flash of hostility in his eyes.

Upon hearing Yiyang Scenery’s words, he felt they made sense, so he suppressed his hostility and refrained from further bidding.

"That person’s strength is only at the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm, but their aura is quite strange. Their real strength must be beyond the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm, probably..." Yiyang Mountain whispered, "the same Sea of Qi Realm as us."

Yiyang Scenery nodded slightly: "Third Brother’s analysis is correct. A Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm wouldn’t even know about the Star Sand, let alone possess it. That person is likely a National Guardian Realm of another country."

"Seven-Star Kingdom? Qin Dynasty? Jingyue Kingdom?"

"Hmph! No matter which country they’re from, daring to seize treasures within our Yiyang Kingdom means they must be prepared to leave their lives behind!" Yiyang Mountain snorted coldly, "Inform Second Brother."

"Already informed."

"..."

The two schemed well; seemingly withdrawing from the auction, in reality, they intended to forcibly detain the Seven-Star Kingdom’s Xing Rong after the auction.

On the other side, after announcing the price of twenty-two particles of Star Sand, Xing Rong appeared confident but was internally uneasy.

Securing the White Bamboo Bottle wasn’t for its treasure properties but to collect its aura to locate the true treasure body of this Yiyang Kingdom trip.

However, his brother was delayed, and alone, even securing the White Bamboo Bottle, it was unlikely he could keep it, and he might suffer an attack from the Yiyang Kingdom.

Thus, deep down, Xing Rong hoped the Yiyang Kingdom would continue bidding, for the more they bid, the longer the delay, giving his brother time to arrive.

With this thought, he glanced sideways to observe the actions of the Yiyang Kingdom’s two great National Guardian Realm figures.

Yet, he was soon disappointed, waiting several breaths without any further bids from the Yiyang Kingdom pair.

Just as Xing Rong was secretly anxious and Heavenly Inquiry Tower Master Yi Chentian was about to announce the auction result, a youthful voice suddenly rang out.

"Twenty-three particles."

The voice came from an inconspicuous corner, instantly drawing everyone’s attention.

A mysterious figure bidding against the two National Guardian Realm of the Yiyang Kingdom, the crowd assumed it was a shill arranged by Heavenly Inquiry Tower, but the appearance of a second bidder made things unclear.

Yiyang Mountain and Yiyang Scenery turned to look, their eyes carrying a cold undertone.

Seven-Star Kingdom’s Xing Rong leaned in, both surprised and puzzled.

The surprise was that someone else was bidding, allowing more time extension.

The puzzle was that the black-clad youth’s strength seemed only at the Bone Marrow Cleansing Realm, yet how could that realm afford twenty-three particles of Star Sand.

’Could it be another hidden powerhouse from some nation like me?’

’Hopefully not pursuing the aura within the White Bamboo Bottle.’

Xing Rong waited a while, not rushing to bid.

On stage, even Yi Chentian from Heavenly Inquiry Tower looked at the black-clad youth suspiciously.

Compared to guesses from the two Yiyang Kingdom powerhouses and Seven-Star Kingdom’s Xing Rong, Yi Chentian was very certain about the black-clad youth’s realm.

Within Heavenly Inquiry Tower, even a Seventh Realm powerhouse couldn’t conceal their aura.

"Early Sea of Qi Realm!"

A mere early Sea of Qi Realm dared to bid against the two National Guardian Realm figures of Yiyang Kingdom for a Tier Six Treasure?

Seven-Star Kingdom’s Xing Rong concealing identity was understandable, but how could they not recognize the two Yiyang Kingdom powerhouses?

Either reckless, possessing astonishing treasures, equally astonishing background, or... the bearer of the Fire Bead resonating with the treasure!

In Yi Chentian’s eyes, deep light focused, secretly locking onto the black-clad youth.

Chu Ming gazed at the treasure on stage, his eyes showing eagerness.

However, this eager gaze was fake; even the early Sea of Qi Realm’s power detected by Heavenly Inquiry Tower was intentionally set by him.

Yi Chentian watched for a moment, then discreetly resumed supporting the auction.

"Twenty-three particles of Star Sand, any higher bids?"

"Three breaths’ time, if there are no higher bids, this Tier Six Treasure, the White Bamboo Bottle will be..."

Before finishing.

"Twenty-four particles." Seven-Star Kingdom’s Xing Rong raised the bid.

"Twenty-five particles."

The black-clad youth made no pause, following immediately with a bid, giving an impression of wealth.

The twice-followed bids stirred endless speculation among the crowd, especially among the two Yiyang Kingdom’s National Guardian Realm figures.

"Third Brother, this person likely cultivated some extraordinarily powerful Concealing Breath Technique!"

"I know," Yiyang Mountain’s gaze was icy, "Let them bid! No matter who secures it, when Second Brother arrives, it’s just laying the groundwork for our Yiyang Kingdom."

On the other side, Seven-Star Kingdom’s Xing Rong’s lips curled in a sinister grin, provocatively glancing at the black-clad youth, then looking back to the stage, waiting for the bidding interval to end to raise the bid again.

He needed someone to continue bidding, hence pretending to provoke.

The result was as hoped, with the black-clad youth indeed bidding again.

"Twenty-seven particles." Chu Ming’s expression remained calm.

Waited three breaths.

"Twenty-eight particles."

"Twenty-nine particles." Chu Ming bid again.

This time, after three breaths, the Seven-Star Kingdom’s Xing Rong did not follow.

A White Bamboo Bottle delayed for so long was enough; he feared further bids, the black-clad youth might not follow.

On stage.

"Twenty-nine particles, anyone else bidding?"

Yi Chentian scanned the area, his gaze flicking between Xing Rong and the black-clad youth.

"Alright, the Tier Six Treasure capable of nurturing White Bamboo Liquid, the White Bamboo Bottle, is now decided, the auction is over, and I invite the friend to proceed to the back hall for the transaction."

"Next, auction of the next treasure."

Yi Chentian signaled, and the stunning woman holding the treasure walked forward, lifting the red silk to reveal a bag emitting a grey light.

The bag seemed plain; disregarding the grey glow, it was no different from a bag used by ordinary people.