Young Master Zhangsun and Young Lady were showing respect, but Lu Li didn't. He was crossing the line!
This was how people felt. If they were just regular young masters and young ladies, it would be fine. But they were from the Zhangsun Family, the leader of the 36 forces in the Second Heaven.
They were the most powerful warriors of the young generation and they represented the dignity of the Zhangsun Family. Lu Li not showing them respect was like a slap to the face of the Zhangsun Family.
There was a trace of anger in the depth of Zhangsun Wuque's eyes, but it disappeared in an instant. He cupped his fists with a smile and said, "Young Master Lu, you are kidding. It is Wuque and Ruyu's fault. We apologize to you."
With that said, Zhangsun Wuque bowed again. Zhangsun Ruyu also showed some shame and bowed again.
Since the Zhangsun Family had shown them respect, Lu Li could not hold on to it anymore. He stood up and bowed back. Gan Lin stood up as well.
The awkwardness disappeared. Soon, people were talking and laughing. But people were looking at Lu Li in a strange way. Zhangsun Wuque and Ruyu were looking at them in a softer way.
"Impressive!"
Lu Li saw everything. This member of the Zhangsun Clan really knew how to endure. Furthermore, just a few words and two salutes had changed everyone's impression of him.
Perhaps in everyone's eyes, Lu Li was just an unreasonable, arrogant, and arrogant little devil.
Zhangsun Wuque and Ruyu, on the other hand, were from big families. They were well-mannered and graceful.
Lu Li didn't mind the way the young masters and young ladies treated him. He was more on guard against the Zhangsun Family.
A real hero could adapt to circumstances. Sometimes, face mattered. Sometimes, it was not so important. Results and interests were the most important.
Some young masters and young ladies from wealthy families knew how to create an atmosphere. Soon, the banquet became lively. People were toasting each other. One young lady performed a sword dance in public, which caused a lot of cheers.
Something strange happened. Lu Li, Zhangsun Wuque and Zhangsun Ruyu were the focus of the banquet. But not many people came to toast to Lu Li. Even if they did, they were just being polite.
On the other hand, Zhangsun Wuque and Zhangsun Ruyu were waiting in line. People were chatting happily with them. Compared to here, the difference was huge.
Just now, people were waiting in line to toast to Lu Li. Now that the two from the Zhangsun Family came, the tables were turned. Invisibly, Lu Li seemed to have been slapped in the face …
"Hehe ~"
Qin Zhan picked up his goblet and leaned over. He said to Lu Li in a low voice, "Young Master Lu, it seems that you are not well received tonight."
"Hehe!"
Lu Li smiled. He drank up the goblet of wine and said in a low voice, "Do you think I have ever been favored?
It's still okay now. How many people wanted to eat my flesh before? "
"That's true …"
Young Master Qin laughed involuntarily. His gaze had a profound meaning as he looked at Zhangsun Wuque, who had a smile on his face. He said, "He is an expert. Not only is he strong, but his methods are also powerful."
"Yes, I admit defeat and admit my inferiority."
Lu Li nodded slightly. After all, he was not from a big family. He was born in the wild. He did not have the ability to control the situation with a smile, nor could he learn it.
A dog that bites does not bark!
Lu Li secretly put up his guard against this young master of the Zhangsun Family. He must be careful when dealing with this man in the future. Otherwise, he could be killed by him without even knowing it.
The banquet didn't end until midnight. Nothing serious happened afterward. Lu Li sat and drank in a low-key manner. He didn't have any conflict with Zhangsun Wuque.
Lu Hui and the others were relieved. At the same time, they felt it was a pity. They had thought there was going to be a fierce fight.
The fierce battle between the dragon and the tiger began on the second night.
The auction was held on the second night. Since there were some rare treasures to be sold, many young masters and young ladies from wealthy families were attracted.
Lu Li was in private room No. 2 while Young Master Zhangsun and young lady were in private room No. 1.
It could be seen that in the eyes of the Palace of Heaven Music, Lu Li's status was not as high as Zhangsun Wuque's.
It was mainly because Lu Li was not a relative of the Demon King. If he were the son or grandson of the Demon King, private room No. 1 would be reserved for him.
Lu Li didn't care about this. He didn't even watch the previous auctions, let alone make a bid.
Later, when the Earth Dragon Liquid came out, he made a bid. As soon as he made a bid, nobody made a bid. He got the Earth Dragon Liquid at a price of 40 million Divine Origin Gold.
More than a dozen treasures were sold. Finally, Lu Li was interested. But he just looked at them out of curiosity. He didn't make a bid.
The young masters and young mistresses in the private room were bidding excitedly. A secret treasure was sold for a high price of more than 100 million. The grade of this secret treasure was much lower than the Dust King Seal, but it was still a secret treasure.
"100 million!"
The second last treasure, the Fairy Grass, finally came out. Before Lu Li could make a bid, Zhangsun Ruyu, who was in the private room next to him, made a bid. The entire auction was ignited.
The young masters and young ladies of the Zhangsun Family didn't make a bid. This was their first time participating in the auction, but they made a bid of 100 million. The starting price of the Fairy Grass was only 30 million Divine Origin Gold.
Lu Li's expressions were awful. The function of the Fairy Grass was similar to the marrow. Apart from cultivating the body, it didn't have many other uses.
Unless the people of the Zhangsun Family also wanted to cultivate the body and were ready to embark on the path of the divine body, they wouldn't spend such a high price on the Fairy Grass.
"120 million!"
Lu Li made up his mind and made a bid. The entire auction was stirred up. Many young masters and young ladies were especially excited.
They didn't see a fierce fight last night, but now they did, and it was a head-on fight.
"200 million!"
Lu Li had thought that Zhangsun Ruyu would give in after he made a bid. Unexpectedly, she made a bid soon and without any hesitation, as if she wouldn't stop until she got the Fairy Grass.
Lu Li only had 200 million Divine Origin Gold. He had used 40 million Divine Origin Gold before. He had several tens of millions with him, but he couldn't have 200 million Divine Origin Gold in total. Therefore, he couldn't make another bid.
Lu Li thought about it and asked someone to call Lu Haiyun over. He also took out some elixirs as collateral. In the end, Lu Haiyun gave him a limit of one billion.
As a result, the scene became heated. Lu Li called 250 million and Zhangsun Ruyu called 300 million without any hesitation.
It was as if the auction was no longer about treasures, but about the dignity of the Zhangsun Family.
"350 million!"
"400 million!"
"450 million!"
"500 million!"
"550 million!"
"One billion …"
Even the young masters and young ladies in the private rooms were sweating in their palms, not to mention the people on the ground.
Especially when Zhangsun Ruyu raised the price from 550 million to one billion. At this moment, it was strangely quiet. Many people couldn't help but hold their breaths. Sweat broke out on their foreheads …
The most powerful of the 36 forces had once again demonstrated its dominance today. At least, in terms of wealth, they had crushed all the young masters and young ladies here.
Lu Li didn't make another bid. It was not that he couldn't make a bid. If he could offer several Xuan Wu Fruits, the Palace of Heaven Music could increase his limit to several billion Divine Origin Gold.
Not worth it!
The Fairy Grass was as effective as half of the divine marrow, but it was worth it for several hundred million Divine Origin Gold. Lu Li didn't think it was worth it for more than one billion.
He wouldn't squander Divine Origin Gold for the sake of warrior spirit. How different would he be from a playboy?
A glint of coldness appeared in his eyes. The young masters and young ladies of the Zhangsun Family didn't come with good intentions. Were they here to target him?
"Rustle, rustle, rustle ~"
After a while, an escort came in, which confirmed Lu Li's speculation.
The escort was from the Zhangsun Family and he came with an invitation.
Later, Lady Zhangsun wanted to invite Lu Li over for a private chat to talk about … the Fairy Grass.
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