Forced into this situation, Master Hong reluctantly clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying against his will but with forced sincerity, "My skills are inferior, I've made a fool of myself."
At this moment, the mysterious man in black robes spoke up: "Everyone, now that you've seen it, it's time to make a decision. You have half an hour left."
"I'll offer a Yellow Dragon Cauldron," an old man said.
"I'll offer a pair of Flowing Cloud Boots."
...
Now everyone was offering their treasures, hoping to exchange them successfully. After all, many things, though good, were useless in their own hands. If they could get this Yin-Yang Fish, that would be the best they could do.
Sometimes things are just that magical. In the end, Xiao Hou got his hands on the Yin-Yang Fish, at a considerable price, truly bleeding money.
However, getting the Yin-Yang Fish was worth it, so Xiao Hou looked at everyone with great pride, as if he had suddenly become superior.
The mysterious man in black robes had already left.
The others were very envious, but there was nothing they could do. The treasure was now Xiao Hou's. Although they were envious, they couldn't very well steal it.
Master Liu remained calm, but Qin Chuan thought he was just being pretentious.
Xiao Hou seemed to have a bad relationship with Lao Luo. He had previously mocked Lao Luo, Qin Chuan, and Palace Master Wu. Now that he had obtained the Yin-Yang Fish treasure, it seemed unreasonable not to say something.
"You didn't even participate in the bidding before. What are you doing here? Beggars?" Xiao Hou sneered.
Qin Chuan really didn't understand why this person was so arrogant. Having tolerated it once or twice, Qin Chuan really didn't want to.
So he looked at Lao Luo: "Is this Xiao Hou very powerful?"
"No!" Lao Luo shook his head.
"Then why is he so arrogant?" Qin Chuan asked, puzzled.
"In terms of strength, although we are all different, we are all in the same circle. In fact, no one can really do anything to anyone else. Even if one side could, it would be severely injured. After all, if we can get together, we are naturally at about the same level."
"So, if I say something here, the other side can't do anything to me?" Qin Chuan asked with a smile.
"Of course!" Lao Luo said seriously.
Even though they were speaking quietly, those around them could hear most of it. So, as soon as Qin Chuan stopped, Xiao Hou cackled, his cold gaze fixed on Qin Chuan: "What do you want to say? I'd like to see what you have to say."
Qin Chuan smiled and took two steps forward before speaking: "I'm just telling you, you're a fool. You bought a piece of trash and you're still so smug. I've never seen anyone dumber than you."
Xiao Hou wasn't a magnanimous person, so his face naturally turned very ugly.
However, he wasn't about to fight with a junior like Qin Chuan.
He gritted his teeth and said, "If you don't give me a proper explanation today, no one can protect you, because you have no right to speak here."
Although this statement had a bit of a bluffing element, it was an excuse to make Lao Luo and the others lose face, and even make the entire Chuzhou in the room lose face.
"Give me a proper explanation. It's very simple. I can easily make a lot of what you consider a treasure. You want as much as you want, I have as much as you want." Qin Chuan smiled and took out a stone.
"Fine, fine, enough with your boasting. I'll see how you do it. Come on, finish it, and I'll acknowledge you as my master." Xiao Hou was getting impatient.
"I'll do it, of course I'll do it, but acknowledging me as your master is out of the question. You're dull-witted and arrogant; I don't need a disciple like you." Qin Chuan took out the stone and began working.
The knife was the same carving knife he had used before, and he quickly shaped it into a rough yin-yang fish.
It was lifelike, and his knife skills were impressive. Then, he carved, added talismans,
and carved the array—the same array he had seen before, the one in Xiao Hou's yin-yang fish. Soon, it was finished. Then, Qin Chuan gently tapped it, and a surge of dragon and Buddhist energy entered, activating the array and talismans.
This was a yin-yang stone, connecting heaven and earth, allowing the yin-yang fish itself to act as a furnace, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth and then releasing it.
The room once again felt the same peaceful, natural, calm, and comfortable atmosphere as before, even stronger than before.
Quiet, deathly quiet.
Qin Chuan smiled as he watched Xiao Hou.
The other party was completely dumbfounded. What kind of existence was this? They had gone to great lengths, consulted a master, and finally paid a heavy price to obtain it, but this young man had simply made it with a few strokes of a knife, and it was even better than what they had.
Indeed, it was true, because at this moment Qin Chuan spoke up: "Mine is much better than yours. Did you see the patterns on yours? Those aren't patterns; they're the prelude to the collapse of the formation. It can only be used twice more at most, and if nothing unexpected happens, it will shatter after one more use."
His words caused a huge stir.
Previously, Qin Chuan had said he didn't believe it, but now that he said it, no one doubted him. Qin Chuan handed the item in his hand to the burly man.
"Teacher, this is for you. The treasure you wanted isn't a treasure; you just wanted this effect. This has it, but it's not a treasure, so it's just a little trinket." Qin Chuan smiled and handed it to Hall Master Wu.
Hall Master Wu was excited. Although Qin Chuan said it this way, he still knew that this was a treasure. What is a treasure? This is a treasure.
It has the effects of a treasure; what else could it be but a treasure?
"So, this is trash?" Master Hong was taken aback.
"Hahahaha!" Master Luo then burst into laughter.
Xiao Hou, ignoring Xin Qin Chuan's words, used the Yin-Yang Fish again. The same aura reappeared, and although he had felt this aura several times before, it still felt very comfortable.
*Snap!*
This comfort didn't last long before the Yin-Yang Fish shattered completely, turning into powder and dissipating into the air.
"This is outrageous!" Xiao Hou's eyes turned red as he roared.
"You, this kind of trash, have the nerve to roar?" Master Hong sneered.
Old Zheng looked at Xiao Hou: "This is the master you brought? In the end, you only bought a disposable trinket at a high price."
Xiao Hou and Master Liu had been too arrogant and aggressive before, so naturally, he had to say something now; otherwise, how could he justify himself?
"What Master Liu? I think he's a fraud too."
"What is Xiao Hou? So arrogant, so brainless, how has he survived this long? It's a miracle."
"Xiao Hou is really stupid, look at that face. But the contrast is really satisfying. Today has been quite a rollercoaster."
"Brilliant! Look at Xiao Hou's face, it's uglier than if he ate excrement."
"Xiao Hou, aren't you going to say something?" Old Zheng slowly spoke, having suppressed his anger for so long, unable to find a word to say for his own people.
Xiao Hou knew he had to make a statement today; the situation was bizarre, all because of this young man, Qin Chuan.
This young man was truly too strange; even now, he still felt somewhat bewildered, as if everything was unreal.