Legend of Ling Tian

Chapter 273: Life-Saving, Life-Destroying

Ling Tian let out a sigh and revealed a disinterested expression. While the Sky Blue Serene Gem was indeed a precious treasure or perhaps even a priceless one, it was no more than a shiny rock in Ling Tian’s eyes. Or perhaps a more accurate description would be a shiny gem. However, regardless of whether it was a gem or rock, Ling Tian had no interest in it at all. In Ling Tian’s heart, this Sky Blue Serene Gem couldn’t even be compared to a bun in his hands. At the very least, the bun could be used to satisfy his hunger. As for this Sky Blue Serene Gem, apart from keeping it at home to attract the robbers, there wasn’t another use for it! To think that Yang Wei would still treat it like a treasure. However, he didn’t realize that he was only bringing a pile of dynamite back home. As for Ling Chen, she had been influenced by Ling Tian since she was young and would naturally not place any importance on such an item.

”The fifth treasure is a fist-sized Southern Seas Sandalwood Pearl!” From Xiao YanXue’s bright smile, it was obvious that she was extremely satisfied with the price of the Sky Blue Serene Gem.

”500,000 taels of silver!” Before Xiao YanXue could even give the starting bid, a calm voice sounded and a green-dressed man stood up slowly. With an expressionless look on his face, he said, ”I am sorry but I only have 500,000 taels of silver on me. However, I will get this Southern Seas Sandalwood Pearl for sure.”

The appearance of this green-dressed man was just too ordinary. He was neither tall nor short, neither fat nor skinny and didn’t even have a distinctive feature on his face. He was an individual who would definitely be overlooked if he were to be placed in a crowd. Upon a closer look, one would realize that it was difficult to estimate his true age. From the way this green-dressed man looked, it wouldn’t be odd to say that he was 20 or 30 years old. But at the same time, it also seemed likely that he was 40 or 50 years old.

Ling Tian took in a breath of cold air! Ling Tian who originally intended to bid for this item also changed his mind. Ling Tian could already recognize the green-dressed man; he was the mysterious martial arts expert outside the Smoky Thea Tower. So it turns out that he is also here!

To think that such an otherworldly expert would also want to obtain this Southern Seas Sandalwood Pearl! If that’s the case, he must definitely have his own use for the pearl. Furthermore, he had already displayed the determination he had to obtain the pearl. Ling Tian predicted that regardless of who obtained the pearl in the end, that person would definitely not be able to keep it. The green-dressed man’s words were akin to informing the others that he only had 500,000 taels of silver but wanted the exorbitantly priced Southern Seas Sandalwood Pearl. In other words, this green-dressed man had no choice but to resort to snatching it.

How would Ling Tian be foolish enough to offend this expert for a pearl? Thus, Ling Tian remained silent.

”Hahaha… where did this pauper come from? He actually thinks that he can purchase the Southern Seas Sandalwood Pearl for a mere 500,000 taels of silver? Is he daydreaming?” A sound of ridicule could be heard, ”I offer 1,000,000 taels of silver!”

Without looking, Ling Tian was able to guess that no one else apart from the idiotic Yang Wei would say something so insulting. At the same time, he thought to himself, This fellow is really the calamity of the Yang Family! As long as there is trouble, he will definitely be there to stir it. This fellow is someone that even this young noble can’t afford to provoke at this moment, and your Yang Family actually dares to ridicule him!

Xiao YanXue suddenly said in a cold tone, ”The starting bid for the Southern Seas Sandalwood Pearl is 1,500,000 taels of silver! May young noble Yang watch his words. Everyone present here is a guest of my Xiao Family and should not be casually humiliated. But… this customer, there are rules to an auction. If you really needed this item and are short of silver, you could have mentioned this before the auction. However, YanXue is not able to help you at the present moment, and I can only apologize!”

The green-dressed man looked at Xiao YanXue with a surprised expression and glanced at Yang Wei before responding with a ’Mmm’. He then sat down quietly and didn’t say another word.