<h4>Chapter 148 - I’m Disappointed in You</h4>


    While Ling Xi was giving Long Chen the rundown of the Demonic Blood Essence, thedy from the Dawn Trading Alliance announced the starting bid.


    It would start at thirty-five thousand divine jades, the same price as the zing Thunder Crystals.


    When it came to spiritual herbs, some held more value than their grade indicated.


    For example, the Demonic Blood Essence was merely an elementary ck-tier spiritual herb. However, it was highly sought after because it could increase one’s cultivation level immediately and without any side-effects.


    Some people would give one to a youth in their family to speed up their cultivation.


    Xue Yuanzi and the people of Baiyang Town didn’t know the true value of the Ascension Fruit. Even though it was an elementary ck-tier spiritual herb as well, it was valued at around ten thousand divine jades due to the fact that it could help the user condense their Human Core.


    Liu Lan was unsatisfied with how she had only managed to get Long Chen the ten zing Thunder Crystals. She wanted to leave as the auction was going to finish soon and the remaining items weren’t suitable for Long Chen.


    There was a surprising amount of people bidding on the Demonic Blood Essence.


    What caught her attention was that even Jin Sheng''en joined in.


    “Forty thousand divine jades.”


    A cold voice came from the booth beside them. There was a hint of snobbishness beneath his tone, much like the children of nobilities Long Chen had met in Baiyang Town.


    “Forty-one thousand!”


    “Forty-two thousand!”


    “Forty-five thousand!”


    The price continued to increase.


    The previous item''s starting bid was fifty thousand divine jades and was sold at eighty thousand. The Demonic Blood Essence was the second tost item, so its value was nowhere near the previous one.


    The reason they ced the Demonic Blood Essence as the second tost item was to attract some of the older customers to buy it for their families as well as to give the guests some time topose themselves before the final item.


    However, the final item was useless for Long Chen, and the Demonic Blood Essence was extremely helpful to him.


    When the price reached fifty thousand, almost no one wanted to bid for it anymore. Fifty thousand was the usual market price for it.


    “Fifty-five thousand.”


    Jin Sheng''en chuckled and bid once more. Everyone else thought about it and gave up on bidding.


    “Fifty-five thousand! Are there any more bids?”


    Her beautiful voice reverberated around the ce.


    “There are no more bids. Miss, just start the countdown. I, Jin Sheng''en, want the Demonic Blood Essence.”


    His arrogant statement made a lot of people hate him.


    Jin Sheng''en had announced himself as a method to use his identity to bully those without a strong background. Even if they had the money to bid for it, they would definitely be pressured by Jin Sheng''en’s familyter on, so they had no choice but to give up.


    “Jin Sheng''en is famous in Yuanling City. On the one hand, he’s arrogant and always finds trouble. On the other hand, his strength is second to none. People always called him the strongest genius of the outer family. Moreover, his father is the youngest and strongest Grand Elder of the outer family!” Liu Lan exined when she heard Jin Sheng''en’s bid. It was clear she hated him.


    She then looked at Long Chen, who had been silent the whole day. Thedy in the za was visibly upset too and was just about to announce who would get the Blood Demon Essence when a low voice rang out.


    “Sixty thousand.”


    It was Long Chen!


    “Who is that?”


    To think there was someone who was willing to go up against the little prince of the Gold family. Everyone was shocked and curious about who the owner of the mysterious voice was.


    The prettydy turned towards the booth, feeling confused. <i>The booth beside the little prince of the Gold family should belong to Liu Lan from the Turquoise family, but why was it a man’s voice? He must be special if he is willing to go against Jin Sheng''en.</i>


    She hated the way Jin Sheng''en had announced himself, so she was more than happy when someone outbid him by five thousand divine jades. “Sixty thousand divine jades! Is there another bid? If not, the Demonic Blood Essence will belong to that man!”


    Liu Lan was surprised with Long Chen. “Long Chen, what are you doing? You are already at thete Human Core Realm. The Demonic Blood Essence is useless for you!”


    Long Chen eyes were filled with desire and resolution. He remained quiet and ignored Liu Lan.


    The Demonic Blood Essence was capable of pushing him up to the Earthly Core Realm, so he had to get it no matter what!


    “Sir, will you not give me the honors?”


    Jin Sheng''en’s tone clearly contained a hint of anger.


    Long Chen felt the coldness in his voice.


    However, his open threat had undermined the authority of the Dawn Trading Alliance.


    An elder working for the Dawn Trading Alliance stood up. “Young Master Jin, please do not break the rules of the auction, or we will call your father to take you home. Every industry has their rules. You may be high above us, but that does not allow you to interfere with our business!”


    Jin Sheng''en was indeed in the wrong. Being openly warned by the Dawn Trading Alliance had brought shame to his name.


    His intention was to buy the Demonic Blood Essence for one of his brothers. He didn’t actually need it for himself, so he lost all interest in it after being shamed in public.


    Although he was arrogant, he was smart.


    <i>It’s clear that man is not afraid of me, as if the Demonic Blood Essence belongs to him. If I get into a bidding war and lose control, I might lose a lot of money. I should let him win, but don’t think this is over!</i>


    After thinking about it, he defended himself. “Please do not spread false usations about me. I am only exchanging pleasantries with the man in the booth beside me. When did I break any rules? I will relinquish the Demonic Blood Essence to him.”


    Jin Sheng''en’s statement made it clear that he intended to not ruin the Dawn Trading Alliance’s reputation. Since he didn’t want to escte things, the Dawn Trading Alliance would definitely not go further than that. The old man even apologized politely. “It seems I overreacted. I sincerely apologize for that. I will personallye to the young master after the auction to apologize.”


    Both of them had decided to take a step back, and the issue was resolved. The prettydy quickly announced who would get the Demonic Blood Essence. “I now announce that the Demonic Blood Essence belongs to the man inside the Rose Booth for sixty thousand divine jades!”


    Liu Lan was displeased at how Long Chen hadpletely ignored her. The Dawn Trading Alliance was in the process of auctioning off the final item when Liu Lan stared at Long Chen coldly.


    “Long Chen, do you not fear death?”


    “Why do you say that?”


    After obtaining the Demonic Blood Essence, Long Chen saw how crossed she was and finally talked to her. He was afraid she would kill him.


    Liu Lan felt disappointed upon seeing how Long Chen was still so nonchnt.


    Even though everyone thought he would merely make a fool out of himself in the qualifiers, Liu Lan still had some faith in him, considering how many miracles he had created thus far.


    But she realized that she had overestimated him after seeing how immature and rash he was.


    “Ignoring Chu Yunxi, Jin Sheng''en is even stronger than her. Aren’t you seeking death for angering him?”


    Long Chen knew what might happen, but the issue was not that severe.


    If he entered the qualifiers with his current strength, he would surely die. But if he entered the Earthly Core Realm, there was a chance of surviving even though he would have to fight Chu Yunxi and Jin Sheng’en.


    But he could not reveal the secrets of the Blood Transmutation, so he remained silent.


    Liu Lan became angrier after seeing how Long Chen did not realize the gravity of the situation. Her chest heaved from anger while her eyes were cold.


    “I’m disappointed in you, Long Chen. I thought you were amazing, but it seems that you’ve just been lucky all this time.”


    Liu Lan could notprehend why he would anger Jin Sheng''en for no reason.


    Long Chen chuckled secretly from being underestimated by her. “What are you talking about? There’s nothing between you and I. I’m just a pawn to you, so why are you disappointed? Administrator Liu, remember this ... I will always be Long Chen. I will do what I want, and I will take responsibility for my life. There’s no need for you to worry about my future and achievements. No need to talk to me, scold me, or even insult me. You just need to watch.”


    Long Chen’s cold re and stubborn voice made her feel confused.


    After hearing his confident words, her anger dissipated and she once again saw the confident Long Chen, the one who had somehow killed Huang Feiyang, defeated Feng Wutian, and killed the Great Priest of the Blood Saints.


    “You’ve owed me from the moment you used me against Chu Yunxi. Even though you are my superior, you have no power against me.”


    Long Chen’s tone was irresistible.


    At this time, someone delivered the Demonic Blood Essence to them.


    Liu Lan etched Long Chen’s words into her heart and asked him coldly, “Do you have sixty thousand divine jades?”