Chapter 552
Presenting the Precious Armor
"it is good!"
Ning Qi didn't hesitate and sat down immediately.
Upon seeing this, the waiter hurriedly left.
After the waiter left, Princess Xiangxiang said, "The spirit stones here must be very expensive!"
She had just seen Ning Qi give spirit stones to the shopkeeper, but she hadn't seen clearly how many he had given.
"Not many, only fifty."
Ning Qi glanced at Princess Xiangxiang and said casually.
"So much? That's enough for my expenses for a month!"
"This is too extravagant."
Princess Xiangxiang gasped in surprise upon hearing his words.
"Isn't this just the pot calling the kettle black?"
Ning Qi said irritably.
Even ordinary people wouldn't spend as much as she does.
He actually dares to say his spending is high here.
"That's quite extravagant."
Princess Xiangxiang stuck out her tongue and then said, "So, how about the auction next?"
"You're so familiar with this place, haven't you participated before?"
Ning Qi looked at Princess Xiangxiang with curiosity and couldn't help but ask.
"No."
Some things are hard to explain in a few words.
Princess Xiangxiang shook her head, looking somewhat forlorn.
"I'm going back with you this time. Is there anything I can help you with?"
Hearing her say that, Ning Qi suddenly became interested.
I've looked into her situation.
"I am Princess Xiangxiang of the Yue Kingdom."
Her real name is Li Xiangrou.
When Li Xiangrou heard his question, she replied, "In our Yue Kingdom, we are all ruled by female emperors."
“I have never had any interest in this.”
"However, my father forced me to ascend the throne, so I ran away from home."
“He just found me these days, so I had to come back with him.”
"Because...he...is almost gone."
Speaking of this, she couldn't help but feel saddened.
A few tears welled up in her eyes.
However, she managed to hold back the tears.
"I see."
Upon hearing her words, Ning Qi said in a deep voice, "So, your elder sister is trying to stop you from returning, isn't she?"
By this time, he understood what was going on.
If some people want her to come back, then there must be others who don't want her to come back.
This is easy to understand; otherwise, there wouldn't be any assassins.
"Yes, it's my elder sister, Li Fengrou."
Li Xiangrou sighed softly and continued, "Back then, it was she who tricked me into leaving."
"Now that my father is seriously ill, he won't let me go back."
"I just want to see my father one last time. He's afraid I'm going to challenge him for the throne!"
"So, what do you want now?"
Ning Qi listened to her words and asked seriously.
"Since they won't let me live, then I'll be an empress for a while!"
"Let these scoundrels know how powerful I am!"
Li Xiangrou looked at Ning Qi: "Ning Qi, you can help me, right?"
"I promised to help you, so I won't lie to you!"
Ning Qi smiled and then continued, "I'm just trying to understand the situation, so as not to become an accomplice to evil!"
"Huh? Do I look like a bad guy to you?"
Upon hearing his words, Li Xiangrou pointed to herself and asked.
"You can know a person's face but not their heart. I don't know what you're saying, so it's hard for me to say anything!"
Ning Qi shrugged and smiled.
"So, what about now?"
Upon hearing his words, Li Xiangrou couldn't help but ask.
"He's a good person, but he's still lacking something."
Ning Qi said half-jokingly.
"Is he considered a good person?"
"In other words, I'm half a good person now!"
Li Xiangrou sniffed: "It seems I still don't leave a good impression on you."
"However, you are changing, and that's enough!"
"I believe in you, you will become a good... emperor!"
Ning Qi looked at her and said with a smile, "So, I will help you!"
"Then we'll see what you do!"
"Understood, thank you, Ning Qi!"
After hearing his words, Li Xiangrou felt relieved.
She knew very well that Ning Qi, her ally, had been brought over.
This way, going back will save a lot of trouble.
In the face of absolute power, everything is nothing.
"Ladies and gentlemen! Our auction is about to begin!"
It was at this moment that the auctioneer below spoke.
The previously noisy hall immediately fell silent.
Many people's eyes fell on the auctioneer in the center.
At this moment, a brocade box had been placed beside him.
"Inside here is a thousand-year-old immortal herb."
"Eating it will allow you to begin your cultivation journey."
"The starting price is ten million top-grade spirit stones."
After the auctioneer finished his introduction, he continued, "Each bid must be at least one million top-grade spirit stones!"
"Now, everyone, please proceed!"
"It can open the path to immortality, which means that ordinary people can cultivate!"
"Yes, and cultivators can also enhance their strength by consuming it!"
"Then this price isn't expensive!"
"..."
Many people have already started discussing it.
Pairs of eyes were fixed on the brocade box in front of them.
Unfortunately, many people are short of money.
"Eleven million!"
"Thirteen million!"
"..."
However, there are still some people who have the financial means.
But after a short while, some people started raising the price.
"Wow, ten million top-grade spirit stones..."
"We wouldn't even dare to dream of that."
"I'm afraid even our Yue Kingdom couldn't afford such a large expense in a month."
Li Xiangrou clicked her tongue in amazement and couldn't help but sigh.
"Perhaps there is; you'll find out when you become emperor!"
Ning Qi smiled and then said, "Your cultivation level is too low. I'll give you a hand."
"Huh? How can you help me?"
"I'm too stupid, I can't possibly reach your level!"
Li Xiangrou shook her head and then said.
"Eighteen million!"
Ning Qi did not answer her question, but instead quoted a price.
"Who's there? They're driving at almost double the speed limit!"
"Whose young master is he?"
"..."
Many people started discussing it, clearly surprised by the price.
"Huh? Are you bidding for me?"
Li Xiangrou stared wide-eyed at Ning Qi in disbelief.
"Yes, I'll help you this time."
Ning Qi nodded and smiled, then looked down.
"Nineteen million!"
Before long, others followed suit and raised the price.
"Twenty million!"
Ning Qi quoted another price.
This time, the murmurs from the people below grew even louder.
Clearly, they never expected that someone would offer such a high price.
It has doubled.
"Gentlemen, twenty million, any higher bids?"
The auctioneer smiled with satisfaction and asked.
"It's gone!"
"Exactly, who would want someone this tall!"
"It's not worth it!"
"..."
Many people started complaining.
"Then this magical herb belongs to this young master."
As the auctioneer spoke, he gave a wink to the assistant behind him.
The shop assistant understood and took the brocade box towards Ning Qi.
The people below all looked in his direction, but no one could see his face.
There are array formations and restrictions here.
"Ladies and gentlemen, our next item for auction is..."
The auctioneer below then began a new round of auctions.
"Son!"
Meanwhile, Ning Qi's waiter had arrived at his door and was gently knocking.
"Come in!" Ning Qi beckoned.
Then, the door opened directly.
The shop assistant respectfully entered, carrying the brocade box with both hands.
"Young master, this is your magic herb."
The waiter said this and put it on his table.
"Okay, thank you for your trouble!"
Ning Qi nodded, then turned to Li Xiangrou: "This is yours!"
"When we get back tonight, I'll refine it for you and give you a helping hand."
"No, this is too expensive, I can't afford it!"
Li Xiangrou shook her head repeatedly: "Ning Qi, you should keep it for yourself. It might come in handy someday."
"I've already told you, I'm not joking!"
Ning Qi shook his head, then continued, "Just accept it without worry, otherwise I won't go with you!"
"But……"
Li Xiangrou still wanted to refuse.
"No buts, I'll just say it once."
Ning Qi glanced at her and said in a deep voice, "Take it."
"Alright, I'll remember this favor."
"If you ever need my help in the future, I will never refuse!"
Li Xiangrou eventually accepted his gift of the immortal herb.
His eyes were filled with gratitude.
She knew very well why Ning Qi was helping her.
It's all to make myself stronger so that I won't be bullied.
"That's right!"
Ning Qi smiled with satisfaction: "If you get stronger in the future, you might be able to catch up with my strength!"
"That's impossible."
Li Xiangrou shook her head and sighed softly, "You're already a True Immortal, I could never have your strength."
"Not necessarily!"
"As long as you work hard, you will reach that level of ability one day."
Ning Qi smiled and said encouragingly, "I believe you can do it!"
"Yes! I will try my best!"
Li Xiangrou was convinced by him and nodded vigorously.
"Master, you've really spoiled this girl!"
"I don't think she can do it!"
After hearing what the two said, Yao Ling couldn't help but speak.
"Don't underestimate her, I feel she has a lot of perseverance."
"Once you've set your mind on something, you'll definitely achieve your goal!"
Ning Qi retorted.
"I hope so!"
Yao Ling sighed and continued looking down.
The auction was still ongoing, and many people were bidding.
It was incredibly lively.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the next item is a precious armor!"
"Everyone can take a look!"
The auctioneer then had his assistant bring over a piece of fine armor and place it aside.
This armor radiates a fluorescent glow.
It gives people a light and airy feeling.
"Suitable for the Heavenly Silkworm Armor."
The auctioneer continued, "Once you wear it, you will be immune to all evil."
"Moreover, its defensive capabilities are also very high. Even if it's a True Immortal's attack, as long as your strength is equal to his, you can defend against his attack!"
"That's good! The defense is excellent."
"I just don't know its value!"
"We'll find out soon enough!"
"..."
Many people started discussing it again.
Pairs of eyes, fixed on the armor before them, revealed a look of greed.
"The starting price for this armor is twenty million top-grade spirit stones!"
"Those who need it can raise the price!"
"Similarly, each bid increase must be no less than one million top-grade spirit stones!"
Seeing everyone's interest, the auctioneer continued, "Most importantly, this Heavenly Silkworm Armor can defend against soul attacks!"
"This is a rare treasure!"
"It can even defend against soul attacks?"
"That twenty million is definitely worth it!"
Immediately, people started discussing it.
"Twenty-one million!"
"Twenty-three million!"
"..."
Soon, people started bidding.
"This armor is so beautiful, but it's too expensive!"
Li Xiangrou looked at the Heavenly Silkworm Armor and couldn't help but admire it.
"Twenty-five million!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Ning Qi, who was standing next to her, raised the price.
"It's that same guy again!"
"He's made another move?"
"Looks like there's going to be a fight again."
"..."
As soon as he made his offer, people started talking about it.
He has just demonstrated his wealth.
So after he made his offer, many of the people below shut up.
"Twenty-eight million!"
However, people soon started raising the price again.
Thirty million!
Ning Qi raised the price again.
Seeing Ning Qi raise the price so much, Li Xiangrou, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but start to have doubts.
You can't just raise the price because of one sentence, can you?
This gift is far too expensive.
However, that's probably not the case, since his family bought him some herbal remedies.
How could someone possibly give themselves so many expensive gifts?
Thirty-two million!
The person opposite him was clearly determined to antagonize him.
They continued to raise the price.
"That's really interesting."
Ning Qi smiled and then raised the price again: "Forty million."
He had no shortage of spirit stones. After sweeping through the Fragment Continent, he didn't even know how many spirit stones he had left.
More importantly, he also possessed spiritual marrow and spiritual marrow liquid that he had never used before.
He wouldn't need these treasures on such a small occasion.
"My God, forty million! That's incredibly extravagant!"
"I don't think anyone can beat him!"
"Giving up now is a wise move!"
"..."
Many people started discussing it again.
All eyes turned to Ning Qi.
Others were looking at the private room opposite him.
I wanted to see what would happen; would these two continue?
"Forty million once!"
"twice!"
"make a deal!"
After the auctioneer's final call, the owner of the Heavenly Silkworm Armor was confirmed.
It was Ning Qi again.
"It really is his!"
"This young man must be from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect!"
"Yes, they're really rich and powerful!"
"..."
The people below were talking amongst themselves.
The auctioneer then instructed the clerk to bring the Heavenly Silkworm Armor up to Ning Qi again.
At this moment, Ning Qi was enjoying a delicious meal.
The waiter knocked on the door again and came in.
"Young master, this is your Heavenly Silkworm Armor!"
He placed it on the table and said respectfully.
"Alright! Go down!"
Ning Qi waved his hand gently, then focused his attention on the Heavenly Silkworm Armor.
"Ning Qi, are you the prodigy and holy son of that sect?"
Li Xiangrou finally couldn't hold back and asked about his background.
"Me? No one would believe me if I said that!"
Ning Qi smiled but didn't tell her.
The master of the Three Realms, the successor of Mount Buzhou—either of these identities alone would be enough to cause a sensation.
"I believe!"
Li Xiangrou solemnly said, "I believe whatever you say!"
"Aren't you afraid I'll lie to you?"
Ning Qi said half-jokingly.
"Not afraid!"
Li Xiangrou replied.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore, go on!"
As Ning Qi spoke, he handed her the Heavenly Silkworm Armor. (End of Chapter)