Chapter 682: Rage
Taotie City, the Northern Regions.
Red Cotton Peak and the Immortals' Square rose to prominence one after the other in a very short time, and the resulting impact on Taotie City was obvious.
Though the Huyan Family had made numerous efforts to remedy the situation, there was still a visible decline in visitor traffic in Taotie City. Soon, the merchants started relocating their businesses elsewhere and the honored allies gradually started leaving as well.
A charity auction only added insult to injury for the already struggling Taotie City.
"Two and a half million Vermillion-Bird coins, for a mere broken Celestial Cosmic Ring..."
Huyan Dong's chest heaved, his eyes red with fury as he fixed his gaze on his kneeling son. His breath quickened and grew heavy.
Just two days ago, he had made a trip to the Eastern Regions and used the name of the Penglai Supreme Sect to secure support from various factions. But upon his return, he was greeted with this crushing news.
If this had been back when Taotie City stood alone at the top, he would have let it go. But now, with the fierce competition against the Red Cotton Peak and the Immortals' Square, drawing on such a large sum would mean forfeiting many opportunities to fight.
"Father, please calm down..." Huyan Bin knelt, lifting his eyes with a pleading expression. "Thankfully, both the court and Mount Shu paid substantial sums. In the end, this charity auction resulted in all three sides at a loss."
"They suffered losses but still walked away with something. What have you brought back?" Huyan Dong asked in an irritated tone.
"I got..." Huyan Bin hesitated for a moment before answering, "The friendship of the Penglai Supreme Sect."