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Chapter 45: How Can I Lose to Ling Kong in Momentum?:
But... Fu Buxing's words made sense!
She could open another one! There was no need to spend so much money!
"Fine! I'll choose another one myself!" Xia Yuran nodded in agreement. Since that's the case, she would listen to Fu Buxing.
"Yes! You choose another one, and I'll cover the cost. Let's not waste money." Fu Buxing smiled.
Wasn't this better? Although... it did feel like losing to Ling Kong! Initially, he had vowed to let his strength do the talking... but Ling Kong's bidding was indeed intimidating! If this money wasn't wasted, he could continue to bid against Ling Kong! But it was highly likely to be wasted, so stopping here was a wise choice! It wasn't that he was reluctant to spend money, he just didn't want to waste it... This made perfect sense, right?
Xia Yuran glared fiercely at Ling Kong without saying another word!
Fine, she could have it, but spending 80,000 didn't guarantee a prize!
"80,000! Pay up!" Qian Piaopiao extended her hand toward Ling Kong. Since they stopped bidding, 80,000 it was! She was making a huge profit! What originally cost 10,000 now soared to 80,000!
Xia Yuran and Fu Buxing both looked at Ling Kong, wondering if he could really come up with such an amount.
If he couldn't, it would be a joke!
However, their doubts were unnecessary, as Ling Kong immediately transferred 80,000 spirit stones from his storage ring to Qian Piaopiao's.
Seeing this, Xia Yuran frowned.
So, Ling Kong was really this wealthy?
He never showed it before.
Was it because being with her hindered his high-profile nature?
Why didn't he act so lavishly before?
Fu Buxing also frowned. He had believed he was the wealthiest among Xia Yuran's acquaintances.
When it came to wealth, he had the most confidence.
He thought he might lack in other areas, but here he was undoubtedly the leader! Yet, Ling Kong... also seemed very rich? 80,000 spirit stones without hesitation?
"Great! I'll open it for you now!" Qian Piaopiao smiled broadly, pointing lightly at the sword furnace.
Buzz!
Soon, the sword aura on the furnace dissipated. The sealed sword furnace gradually opened!
Jiang Ruoxi held her breath.
If there was indeed a fine sword inside, 80,000 would be worth it!
But if it was empty, Ling Kong would have wasted 80,000 spirit stones for her, making her feel guilty.
Opposite them, Xia Yuran and Fu Buxing hoped it would be empty, wishing for Ling Kong's 80,000 spirit stones to go down the drain, making him a laughingstock.
As the sword furnace opened bit by bit, everyone grew tense. When it finally opened fully...
Buzz...
A sword's energy spread through the Blind Sword Pavilion! Ice-blue sword aura filled the pavilion, bringing a hint of chill that caused light snowflakes to fall inside. Instantly, everyone's gaze turned to that spot!
"Wow! Someone got a sword?"
"This sword aura, this scene! As expected, the Blind Sword Pavilion never holds any ordinary swords!"
"It's Ling Kong who got it! No wonder his eyes are so sharp!"
Around them, the disciples were filled with envy.
Everyone's eyes were on the spot where, amid the cold sword aura and snowflakes, a slender ice-blue sword appeared. The sword was entirely ice-blue, like a jade sculpture, exquisite and flawless. Perfect for someone like Jiang Ruoxi!
Xia Yuran and Fu Buxing were stunned.
It wasn't empty!
It wasn't empty!
There was indeed a sword inside! And with such aura and sword energy! Just its appearance caused indoor snowfall and an imposing sword aura! This was a top-quality sword!
"Damn it..." Xia Yuran gritted her teeth in anger, tightly clutching Fu Buxing's sleeve.
Didn't she say he should have raised the bid? She had a feeling there was something good inside! But Fu Buxing made her give up! Damn it! Just damn it!
"Well..." Fu Buxing's mouth twitched.
He hadn't expected there to be something after all?
Such an extraordinary sword, even if the bid had gone up to tens of thousands, it would still be worth it.
Unfortunately, he had chickened out!
Now it was Ling Kong's!
Damn it! He should have been more confident; how could he lose to Ling Kong in momentum? Why did he falter before? Now, all he could do was regret!
On the other side, Jiang Ruoxi's face lit up with joy!
There really was something!
They had really gotten it! And judging by the quality, 80,000 spirit stones was a fair price!
While feeling joyful, Jiang Ruoxi also breathed a sigh of relief.
Thank goodness the 80,000 spirit stones weren't wasted!
Ling Kong's lips curled into a smile.
Sure enough, his luck was strong—one pick and it hit! But now, that luck was his!
"Yes, good luck indeed! This sword is called 'Listening Snow,' made of extreme ice jade! It's one of the finest in the entire Blind Sword Pavilion!" Qian Piaopiao smiled.
"Definitely worth it, right?" Ling Kong smiled at Qian Piaopiao.
Qian Piaopiao's eyes narrowed slightly. This brat was something! She felt like he could read her mind!
Ling Kong said no more, grasping the sword, making all the sword aura converge, and the Listening Snow Sword returned to its tranquil state. He then handed the sword to Jiang Ruoxi.
Seeing this, Xia Yuran almost spat blood in anger!
Ling Kong spent so much money competing with her, only to give the sword to Jiang Ruoxi?
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