Chapter 469: Activating the Array

Zhu Guirong desperately wanted to win a Dharma Artifact to ensure the Zhu Family's safety.

And from the looks of it today, this copper mirror seemed perfect!

But since Qin Tuo had advised against it, he didn't dare to actually make a bid.

What if, like with Ouyang Tianqi, it brought about some terrible disaster? That would be a double loss.

Thus, Zhu Guirong was caught in a fierce internal struggle, unable to make up his mind.

Just then, Zhu Zifeng, who was beside him, suddenly gave him a meaningful look, startling Zhu Guirong.

Seeing his grandson's gaze, Zhu Guirong instantly came to his senses. 'Qin Tuo is no ordinary person!'

'He's a bona fide Cultivator with mysterious and unpredictable methods. How could the words of someone like him not be trustworthy?'

'Since Qin Tuo said not to bid, am I really going to go against his wishes?'

As he thought this, cold sweat instantly beaded on his back. Only then did he realize how foolish his earlier idea had been.

So he simply waved his hand and said seriously,

"Since Mr. Qin has spoken, I'll give up on this auction item!"

Beside them, Master Ma was instantly furious, his old face twisting into a grimace.

He gritted his teeth and said viciously,

"Elder Zhu, you've really gone senile, actually listening to a whelp who hasn't even finished growing his hair!"

However, Zhu Guirong had already made up his mind and naturally wouldn't change it.

He could only force a smile for Master Ma beside him and offer a few words of explanation.

In the end, the Liu Family won this bidding war.

Liu Zhenghai called out a price of fifty million, stunning every guest in the room.

In the end, he spent fifty million to bring home the precious Imperial Consort's Copper Mirror!

"Congratulations to Mr. Liu for winning the Imperial Consort Mirror with a bid of fifty million!"

Wu Qihao also offered his loud congratulations as thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

Liu Zhenghai, basking in the glory, swept his triumphant gaze over the crowd, his eyes finally landing on the Zhu Family.

Liu Zhenghai smiled faintly and mocked them loudly in front of everyone,

"The great Zhu Family has yet to make a single bid. Don't tell me you came here today just to watch the show!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire venue erupted in a wave of derisive laughter.

This scene infuriated everyone from the Zhu Family. They gritted their teeth, but were powerless to retort.

After all, it was true they hadn't made a single bid yet, making them the only family at the entire auction to have remained silent.

Seeing the Zhu Family's sullen and frustrated expressions, Liu Zhenghai's laughter grew even more brazen.

But as soon as he noticed Qin Tuo, a hint of killing intent surfaced from beneath his smile!

Next up was the third collection piece.

As he introduced this piece, Wu Qihao's face was full of solemnity.

"Everyone, this item is a true Dharma Artifact, no fakes here. It's a family heirloom of my Wu Family, and it has even been personally authenticated by Master Qi Wuqi. You can imagine how precious it is!"

With Wu Qihao's hyping, everyone in the venue was growing impatient.

Many people were shouting for Wu Qihao to hurry up and bring out the treasure for everyone to see!

Wu Qihao, however, deliberately kept everyone in suspense, speaking in a feigned tone of great regret,

"Normally, a treasure like this would never be put up for auction. Unfortunately, the Wu Family has not produced a martial artist, so this item is of little use to us. We can only offer it to all of you. Alas!"

With that, he let out a long sigh.

The venue instantly fell into an uproar. Hearing his words, many people's eyes turned red with greed, wishing they could just snatch the treasure away.

Everyone stared with bated breath, waiting for the Dharma Artifact to be brought on stage!

Sure enough, the third Dharma Artifact was slowly brought out next, carefully guarded by a group of bodyguards.

Wu Qihao was seen holding the third collection piece gingerly in his hands to show the crowd.

Everyone stared wide-eyed and saw that it was a Yellow Wood Compass, looking plain and unadorned.

But with the blessing of Master Qi's authentication, everyone felt that its origins must be extraordinary.

"Strange! Wasn't this supposed to be a Dharma Artifact? How come there's no reaction at all? Are they trying to trick us again?"

Someone in the audience couldn't help but mutter under their breath.

But someone else quickly responded in a mocking tone.

"How is that possible! Didn't you hear? This was personally authenticated by Master Qi Wuqi. How could there possibly be a mistake?"

Thinking of this, that tiny bit of doubt vanished completely.

At this moment, Zhu Guirong hurriedly asked,

"Master Ma, is this item a real Dharma Artifact?"

He was also very curious. Could this Yellow Wood Compass, with its ordinary appearance, really be the legendary Dharma Artifact?

Master Ma, however, bulged his eyes and stared intently for a long time, but couldn't see anything special about it.

'Dharma Artifacts are inherently profound and mysterious,' Master Ma thought to himself. 'Plus, this has been personally authenticated by Qi Wuqi, the number one master of the harbor. How could this thing possibly be a fake?'

'Besides,' he thought, 'if I admit in public that I can't see anything, wouldn't I become a laughingstock!'

'Most importantly, Qin Tuo is watching from the side. I absolutely cannot lose face in front of him!'

Thinking this, Master Ma quickly nodded and said,

"Elder Zhu, this is a genuine Dharma Artifact. It contains an Array created using the Laws of Heaven and Earth. However, if one's cultivation is not profound enough, it's impossible to activate the Array within."

As he spoke, Master Ma deliberately put on a mysterious, enigmatic air.

But Qin Tuo could tell with a single glance that the man was just pretending to be an expert, and he simply chose not to expose him.

Just then, from a distance, the appraisal master brought by the Liu Family couldn't help but laugh loudly and taunt him,

"Master Ma, you make it sound so profound. Do you have the ability to activate the Array inside this Compass?"

The Liu Family's appraisal master had a look full of mockery, deliberately trying to corner Master Ma in front of so many people.

He also wanted to use this opportunity to suppress Master Ma and, by extension, humiliate the Zhu Family!

Liu Zhenghai also began to sneer, waiting to see Master Ma make a fool of himself.

After all, Liu Zhenghai had complete confidence in the appraisal master he had invited, certain that he could easily overpower Master Ma.

Hearing this, Master Ma instantly hesitated...

He hadn't even been able to clearly see the internal structure of this Dharma Artifact, so how could he possibly have the ability to activate the Array within?

Zhu Guirong and the other members of the Zhu Family all looked a little nervous, hoping Master Ma wouldn't embarrass himself in public.

Seeing Master Ma hesitate, the Liu Family's appraisal master taunted loudly,

"Master Ma, don't tell me you have no ability to activate the Array and are just pretending to know what you're talking about, haha!"

All the surrounding members of the Liu Family burst out laughing in concert.