I Became the Alchemy Master by Picking Up Trash-Chapter 81 - 80: Heaven Rank Crystal Stone (Part 2)
With Chu Yunyi present, the Chu family would definitely pay attention to the Wind Attribute Crystal Stones on the market. Even though Heaven Rank Wind Crystal Stones are rarely seen, with long-term acquisition, the Chu family’s stockpile is sufficient for his daily needs.
To others, a thirteenth-rank Wind Crystal Stone is a rare item, but to the Chu family, it’s nothing at all. Even if Chu Yunyi wanted to buy and hoard them, the price of over thirty-five million is obviously a losing deal. This money could buy him six or seven of similar grade. So why insist on this one?
Could it really be like the crazy rumors outside, that he was severely injured in the battle at the Second Corps Fortress, with a significant downgrade in his Primordial Spirit level, so much so that all the Wind Crystal Stones prepared by the Chu family were used up and didn’t recover, and now that he can’t find Wind Attribute Crystal Stones in the short term, he’s willing to pay any price to get this one?
"Who the hell is number twenty-three running here to stir the pot!" Cui Tianxiao cursed angrily. "Even if the Chu family has a million Wind Crystal Stones, are they not allowed to buy more?"
Ye Qingting didn’t speak, but his expression was extremely grim. The analysis of number twenty-three was logically rigorous, which could cause reasonable doubt among most people present. He really didn’t know how his cousin would break this situation.
Chu Yunyi answered most effectively with actions.
"Whoosh, whoosh—!"
Complex golden talismans flickered, countless Wind Blades shot out from the talismans, forming a dense web of blades, enveloping a private room in the corner of the second floor.
The Wind Blades instantly destroyed the heavily fortified defensive formation of the Red Hall, and the door to the private room was like tofu before the Wind Blade web, shattering into fingernail-sized fragments, piling thickly on the floor.
"Sky Wind Annihilation Array!"
As a fellow talisman master, Qi Ming shouted the name of the array as soon as the Wind Blades appeared. To see this domineering talisman array, famous throughout Qianyuan, with his own eyes was exceptionally thrilling for Qi Ming, so much so that he stopped stuttering.
"Wow! Chu God is mighty!" Cui Tianxiao shouted excitedly.
The attacked private room was exactly number twenty-three’s. Under the array shield of the Red Hall, Chu Yunyi’s precise location targeting showed terrifying spiritual power acuity.
But number twenty-three seemed to have been prepared, wearing a Concealing Cloak inside the private room, completely hiding his appearance so no one could see his face.
"Alas—, Young Master Chu, please show mercy!"
Dai Wei’s spiritual power wasn’t weak, and he detected something when Chu Yunyi formed the array, but it was too late to save the private room in time, only managing to erect a Spirit Barrier in front of number twenty-three.
All seated were guests of the Red Hall. Anyone injured or killed would affect the Red Hall’s reputation, and if he didn’t intervene, he’d lose his job.
The Sky Wind Annihilation Array didn’t continue to press, the dense Wind Blades spun like a tornado, the residual killing intent from the formation rippling against Dai Wei’s Spirit Barrier, causing wave-like patterns of ripples, pounding a severe headache.
Everyone held their breath, frightened by this sudden turn of events.
Such was the Sky Wind Annihilation Array. The attack power of a small-scale talisman array was already so high; it was truly hard to imagine how shocking it was when the Wind Blades overwhelmed the beast tide in the battle at the Second Corps Fortress.
After a dozen seconds, Dai Wei’s spirit was jolted, his mind cleared up, and the Sky Wind Annihilation Array was withdrawn.
Dai Wei exhaled heavily, withdrew the Spirit Barrier, and bowed in gratitude towards Chu Yunyi’s private room.
If Chu Yunyi insisted on killing number twenty-three, Dai Wei’s Spirit Barrier would have been completely inadequate before the Sky Wind Annihilation Array, and even he might have been severely injured. Young Master Chu’s restraint was indeed a concession to the Red Hall.
Yet, another unexpected change occurred, a vast ocean-like spiritual pressure enveloped the entire auction hall. Dai Wei, just in the act of bowing, felt the pressure on his back, his knees giving way, dropping him heavily to the floor.
The others in the auction hall fared no better than Dai Wei. The oppression of this spiritual power was so strong that it rendered them immobile, feeling as if they were in the depths of the ocean—oppressive and terrifying.
Li Xing silently endured the discomfort, his Divine Sense shrinking within, not daring to move. Even the thousand-petal lotus folded its petals honestly, settling at the bottom of the dantian, not daring to flicker the slightest.
Chu Yunyi’s spiritual power was stronger than the nine Great Elders. Being suppressed by his spiritual power gave Li Xing the shuddering feeling of facing a Nascent Soul elder monster.
Chu Yunyi was indeed formidable!
Even though Chu Yunyi had shown mercy, number twenty-three bore more pressure than others. At this moment, his nose and mouth were bleeding, trapped on the sofa, unable to move.
"You publicly spread rumors, guiding the public to question me, which is tantamount to defamation and slander. Consider today a lesson; if there’s a next time, hmph."
Chu Yunyi didn’t say what would happen next time, but everyone understood the meaning behind that disdainful cold snort.
"Get lost."
The crowd suddenly felt a lightness in their surroundings, the spiritual pressure abruptly vanishing, with a cough number twenty-three spat out blood mist, not daring to utter a harsh word, hurriedly turning to leave.
The auction hall fell silent, Dai Wei kneeling blankly on stage, until the nearest attendant reminded him, prompting him to stand up awkwardly.
In Chu Yunyi’s private room, Lin Caier looked affectionately at him: "Brother Yun, you’re amazing!"
Chu Yunyi smiled warmly like jade, gentlemanly raising a glass of red wine towards Lin Caier. The simple movement made Lin Caier’s heart skip a beat, her face turned rosy.
"Yunyi, you are indeed fine, I told you the rumors weren’t believable!" Jiang Yuesheng leaned over, lightly clinking his glass against Chu Yunyi’s and drank it in one go. "The wise maintain their wisdom, congratulations."
Jiang Yuesheng had completely let go of his worries. That terrifying spiritual power just now was enough to prove that Yunyi’s Spirit Sea was not problematic. He really wondered where his father heard those rumors saying he was finished.
Chu Yunyi swirled the wine in his glass gently, offering a soft word of thanks.
Jiang Yuesheng: "Yunyi, did you clearly see the face of number twenty-three?"
"No. There’s another mystery under his cloak; I couldn’t see his appearance, just felt that his age was about the same as ours."
An Qing frowned, "Is upgrading one’s Primordial Spirit that easy? It requires strength, resources, and chance, lacking none. If what he said is true, using Heaven Rank Crystal Stones for upgrading, then his Primordial Spirit’s aptitude should not be worse than ours. Yet, among our generation, the count of Wind Elemental Spirits is few; apart from Yunyi, the others are unremarkable. Could that guy be lying?"
Chu Yunyi put down the wine glass, leaving the question open to interpretation.
Because the bidder left the site, the item went to the second-highest bidder, allowing Chu Yunyi to successfully acquire the Heaven Rank Crystal Stone.
For the accident of pressing Dai Wei down, Chu Yunyi gave a big red envelope as compensation, which led to Dai Wei’s goodwill towards Young Master Chu skyrocketing.
Having personally experienced that terrifying spiritual power, no one dared to question Chu Yunyi’s strength anymore. The talk of level fall, Spirit Sea injuries, was all nonsense. Chu Yunyi is forever a god!
After a brief moment of chaos, the auction went back on track. With the proof of strength just now, there was no doubt in Chu Yunyi’s final bid to acquire the Divine Return Drink, making him the biggest patron of this Red Hall auction.
As the auction ended, VIPs left directly from their private rooms through small Transmission Arrays.
Ye Qingting and his companions didn’t go out of their way to find Chu Yunyi. Learning that his cousin’s injuries had healed, Ye Qingting’s mood was greatly improved, and the four of them played in Tianyi City until dark, returning to school before the dorm closed.
