At this moment, just after Ding Fan and Xia Ling finished their conversation, everyone around them had a glowing, intense light in their eyes. Their lips twitched slightly, and they eagerly turned to Xiao Ya on the high platform, saying:
"Miss Xiao Ya, quickly name the price for the Hundred Beasts Sect maiden. Weâve been impatiently waiting!"
"Yes, Miss Xiao Ya, name your price! If itâs right, Iâll buy you along with her!"
Everyone around teased Xiao Ya at this moment, and after hearing their words, Xiao Yaâs lips slowly curved into a wicked smile. Her eyes flickered slightly as she gently responded to the crowd:
"If I reveal the price, Iâm afraid you canât afford it..."
Xiao Ya teased the crowd back and then slowly announced:
"Since all of you are so interested in this Hundred Beasts Sect maiden, I will announce, Hundred Beasts Sect maiden, the starting bid is three thousand High Level Spirit Stones!"
As soon as they heard this, excitement spread through everyoneâs eyes, mouths opened wide, and frenzied voices erupted:
"I bid three thousand!"
"I bid five thousand!"
"I bid six thousand! I must have this Hundred Beasts Sect maiden!"
Greedy looks filled every eye, and Ding Fan watched the crowdâs madness, his eyes narrowing slightly, revealing a cold gleam.
Xia Ling looked at the Hundred Beasts Sect maiden with hesitation. After pondering briefly, Xia Ling softly spoke to Ding Fan:
"Brother Ding, I want to bid for the Hundred Beasts Sect maiden..."
On hearing Xia Lingâs words, Ding Fan showed a hint of surprise in his eyes, which flickered before he gently nodded and said to Xia Ling:
"Since you want her, Brother Ding will fully support you!"
Xia Ling felt touched hearing Ding Fanâs words, her head nodded slightly. Then she stood up, her eyes full of determination.
"Everyone, could you let us, the Heavenly Sound Sect, have this Hundred Beasts Sect maiden? Iâm currently in need of a new maid beside me, and she seems to suit well. Could you kindly let me have her?"
The crowd immediately gazed at the direction of Ding Fan and Xia Lingâs room, shock evident in their eyes.
Their lips trembled, hastily responding to Xia Ling:
"Since the Sect Leaderâs Wife wants the Hundred Beasts Sect maiden, offering her is no problem. A woman is just an asset for you to take if you wish!"
"Indeed, Madam! Anything you desire, we shall offer. Itâs just a maiden, and for us, women are plentiful..."
All faces showed generosity, appearing to care little for the Hundred Beasts Sect maiden, when in truth, it was fear of the Heavenly Sound Sect behind Xia Ling.
Everyone knew well about the earlier incident between the bearded man and Wang Yu. They didnât dare follow that path, especially given the powerful Heavenly Sound Sect compared to Wang Yu. Angering them meant undefined doom!
Their faces were now filled with flattery, and Ding Fan watched with mockery in his eyes.
Xiao Ya on the high platform listened to Xia Lingâs words, her eyes sparkling. Her lips curved slightly, releasing enchanting words softly:
"Since Madam desires the Hundred Beasts Sect maiden, our auction naturally presents her to you..."
Xia Ling heard Xiao Yaâs response, her lips curved into a smile. She paused slightly before speaking more:
"Thank you all for honoring the Heavenly Sound Sect. We express our gratitude!"
"Wait!"
An off-key voice resonated from a private room; Wang Yu furrowed his brows tightly, eyes flickered, and addressed Xia Ling.
As Wang Yu finished speaking, Elder Mo, standing behind Wang Yu, showed a look of shock, hastily speaking to Wang Yu:
"Young Master, you must not!"
Wang Yu heard Elder Moâs words, gently blocking him with a hand motion, shaking his head slowly toward him.
At this moment, when Ding Fan and Xia Ling heard Wang Yuâs voice, both of their brows furrowed tightly, and their eyes narrowed slightly. They saw a heavy expression in each otherâs eyes.
"I didnât expect that there would really be people who donât give face to the Heavenly Sound Sect..."
At this moment, a cold expression crossed Ding Fanâs lips. He paused slightly before speaking faintly.
At this moment, when Xia Ling heard Ding Fanâs words, her eyes flickered slightly. She paused briefly, and then a gleam flashed in her eyes.
"What? You want to compete for this girl from the Hundred Beasts Sect?"
At this moment, Xia Lingâs cold voice slowly came out of her mouth, and when the people around heard this, everyoneâs mouths dropped open in shock, their eyes flickered slightly, and they spoke in amazement:
"My God, this Young City Lord is really bold. He even dares to interrupt the words of the Sect Leaderâs Wife of the Heavenly Sound Sect. I really wonder if Wang Yu has taken a lionâs heart?"
"Judging from the ladyâs voice, I can sense that she is already angry. Iâm afraid if Wang Yu continues, he and his father will face the wrath of the Heavenly Sound Sect..."
The crowdâs gaze at Wang Yu was filled with sympathy and mockery, just like how they had looked at the bearded man earlier, except now the target was Wang Yu.
When Wang Yu heard Xia Lingâs voice, he couldnât help but frown deeply, his eyes filled with a heavy expression, because after all, Xia Ling was the Sect Leaderâs Wife of the Heavenly Sound Sect. If he offended her, even nine lives would not suffice for them to kill him.
Wang Yu hesitated slightly, then spoke to Xia Ling with great respect:
"Madam, this young man wouldnât dare. I merely wanted to know why Madam is so fond of this girl from the Hundred Beasts Sect that she would trouble herself to speak personally..."
After hearing Wang Yuâs words, Xia Lingâs earlier tense mood eased slightly. She knew that she and Ding Fan were merely borrowing the Heavenly Sound Sectâs name, and if others found out, neither she nor Ding Fan would escape today.
Thinking of this, Xia Ling paused slightly, then spoke to Wang Yu in a light tone:
"Itâs nothing, I just find her naturally beautiful and like her very much..."
When Wang Yu heard Xia Lingâs words, a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes. He felt that something was not quite right with these people from the Heavenly Sound Sect, but since their identities had already been confirmed by the auction house, Wang Yu dared not argue.
After hearing this, Wang Yu paused slightly, then slowly spoke to Xia Ling:
"Since Madam is so fond of this girl from the Hundred Beasts Sect, then I, Wang Yu, have no choice but to reluctantly part with her, and give her to Madam..."
Wang Yu looked in the direction of Ding Fan and Xia Ling and spoke faintly. When Xia Ling heard this, she breathed a sigh of relief, and her tense body slowly relaxed.
Meanwhile, Yan Yu, who had been hiding in the room without participating in anything, saw this and a mocking smile slowly appeared on the corner of his mouth. After a slight pause, he spoke faintly:
"Wang Yu really is audacious, daring to steal from the Heavenly Sound Sect. Does he think his father is living too comfortably or something..."
The female disciples sitting around Yan Yu all burst into silvery laughter, their gazes towards Wang Yu filled with amusement.
"Then I, a humble servant, thank the Young City Lord in advance..."
Xia Lingâs cold voice slowly came from the room, and at this moment, when the people around heard her words, their faces were also filled with a relieved expression. They had clearly heard the anger in Xia Lingâs voice earlier, and were glad Wang Yu stopped in time, otherwise, they feared Xia Ling might implicate them all in her rage.
At this moment, sweat formed in layers on Wang Yuâs forehead as he looked towards Ding Fan and Xia Lingâs direction, his eyes filled with a frightened expression. The elder, Elder Mo, standing behind Wang Yu, slowly came forward and reproachfully said to Wang Yu:
"Young master, you were too reckless. The Heavenly Sound Sect is not an existence that our City Lord Mansion can contend with. If you anger the Heavenly Sound Sect, our entire City Lord Mansion would be buried with your actions!"
When Wang Yu heard Elder Moâs words, he slowly nodded twice, his eyes filled with a serious expression.
At this moment, on the high platform, a gleam flashed in Xiao Yaâs eyes when she saw this. After a slight pause, her voice faintly emanated from her mouth.
"Since the Young City Lord has graciously relented on this girl from the Hundred Beasts Sect, I now announce that this girl belongs to Madam!"
As Xiao Yaâs voice fell, cheers echoed around, and Xia Lingâs earlier tense mood slowly relaxed after hearing this.
Watching Xia Lingâs tense demeanor, Ding Fan also slightly curled his lips, a gleam flashed in his eyes, and he slowly spoke to Xia Ling:
"It seems todayâs auction is not so simple since even the City Lord Mansion dares to challenge the authority of the Heavenly Sound Sect..."
When Xia Ling heard Ding Fanâs words, her eyes filled with a heavy expression. She pondered slightly, then slowly nodded to Ding Fan.