In the cage was a young girl from the Snake-man Race.

She appeared to be around thirteen or fourteen years old, with a delicate, palm-sized face shaped like a melon seed.

She looked just like a porcelain doll.

But compared to her youthful face,

her figure was somewhat mismatched.

She had developed a bit early, appearing quite mature.

The voluptuous curves would surely incite envy among many grown women.

Beneath the girl was a cyan snake tail, with scales shining like jade, as if they were crafted works of art.

At this moment, this young Snake-man girl was curling up her snake tail.

She wanted to force herself to appear fierce, but lacked confidence, with hidden fear in her bluish-green eyes.

After all, she had grown up under the care of the Snake-man Race's queen.

Curious about the outside world, she sneaked out of her ancestral land, only to be captured by an Ancient Road Celestial Pride passing by.

And was eventually sold to this place.

Thinking about being sold to others as a female slave made her tender body tremble, unable to pretend to be fierce any longer.

Her appearance instantly captivated many male cultivators present, their eyes shining brightly.

The youthful face, the figure, the snake tail, the expression...

Truly wonderful...

"Snake-man Race..." Jun Xiaoyao was also observing the Snake-man girl, his expression undisturbed.

He remembered that the Tai'e Temple seemed to be located on the ancient star of the Snake-man Race, right?

On the stage, the Saint King Elder cleared his throat and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, I need not introduce the women of the Snake-man Race much. Those who have used them understand."

Hearing this, many Celestial Prides silently criticized.

What audacity for a Saint King to behave so unrestrained.

But indeed, even a Supreme Venerable cannot escape the affairs between men and women, unless one has cultivated the legendary Sunflower Treasure Manual that severs desire.

"However, this one's identity is not ordinary. She appears to be connected with a powerful Saint Master, Queen Medusa of the Snake-man Race. Those without confidence had better be cautious."

This statement calmed many eager Celestial Prides down.

The Snake-man Race is not an absolutely formidable race, yet no one wishes to be on the bad side of a powerful Saint Master.

Though there are Human Race law enforcers patrolling the Ultimate Ancient Road, it's possible to be assassinated by some alien race.

Without a bit of courage, one truly wouldn't dare to bid on this Snake-man princess.

"I bid three hundred pieces of Immortal Marrow," Qian Duocai from the Celestial Treasure Sect declared.

"I bid four hundred!" The Young Sect Leader of the Thunder Shock Sect gritted his teeth and said.

Subsequently, some Celestial Prides not fearing the Snake-man Race also spoke up, wanting to bid on this Snake-man princess.

The atmosphere was even more fervent than when those treasures were being auctioned before.

After all, men are men.

Seeing these bright-eyed male cultivators, like ravenous wolves, the Snake-man girl hugged her snake tail with her tender arms, softly sobbing.

"Mother..."

Suddenly, a bewitching voice arose. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"I bid five hundred pieces of Immortal Marrow."

The bidder was unexpectedly Hu Qingqing.

"Huh, what does Hu Qingqing want this Snake-man girl for?"

"Could it be she wants to train her personally?"

Many were surprised.

In a second-floor private room, Jun Xiaoyao's gaze remained on the Snake-man girl.

With his keen divine sense and investigation power, he sensed something unusual about this Snake-man girl's bloodline.

"Could she be the daughter of that powerful Saint Master, Queen Medusa?" Jun Xiaoyao speculated internally.

Beside him, Celestial Maiden Yuan said, "Lord Divine Son, we must bid on this girl, she might aid our journey to Tai'e Temple."

Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly.

He understood Hu Qingqing's interest in the Snake-man girl might also relate to the Tai'e Temple matter.

At Jun Xiaoyao's signal, Lu Renjia placed a bid.

"Eight hundred pieces of Immortal Marrow!"

"The Jun Family's Divine Son is bidding again."

"Is having a celestial beauty like Celestial Maiden Yuan still not enough, does he want to play with one dragon and two phoenixes?"

"Others have the Desolate Ancient Sacred Body, they have the resources, we can't compare..."

Seeing Jun Xiaoyao bid, many Celestial Prides regretfully shook their heads.

First, out of apprehension, unwilling to compete with Jun Xiaoyao.

Second, knowing that even if they wanted to compete, they definitely couldn't win.

Jun Xiaoyao's foundation was such that he could easily crush Qian Duocai.

"Damn..." Hu Qingqing took a deep breath, her chest heaving.

As long as Jun Xiaoyao was around, she was destined to suffer setbacks.

Seeing this scene, the Saint King Elder also chuckled helplessly.

Once Jun Xiaoyao made a move, no one dared to compete with him.

Inside the cage, the Snake-man girl watched this scene, apprehensive to the extreme.

Whoever bid for her, having such unparalleled status, for everyone to fear contesting against him?

In her mind, a terrifying image immediately appeared; such an individual would indeed be frightening, she thought.

Ultimately, no surprise that the Snake-man girl was bought by Jun Xiaoyao.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the next few items are the highlights of this auction," the Saint King Elder's tone grew serious.

Everyone held their breath, waiting in anticipation.

The first item brought forth was a Venerable Artifact, seemingly resembling a Demon-Subduing Pestle.

Venerable Artifacts were not commonplace items.

Moreover, this particular Venerable Artifact seemed ancient, with potential for transformation.

Jun Xiaoyao cast a glance and then withdrew his gaze.

He had no interest.

Eventually, this Demon-Subduing Pestle was purchased by Qian Duocai at a high price.

Subsequently, a second rare item was revealed.

It was a jade bottle, which the Saint King Elder opened.

Instantly, Immortal Radiance flashed, Spiritual Qi spread, and rune rules imprinted the void.

Those who smelled it felt an urge to ascend to the heavens.

"Immortal Pill Fragment!"

Everyone's eyes burst with brilliance.

Anything associated with 'Immortal' is valued beyond measure.

Immortal Artifacts, Immortal Scriptures, Immortal Embryos, Blood of the Fallen Immortal, etc.

And what's in that jade bottle should be the precious Immortal Pill Fragment.

"How could someone bear to auction such an item?" someone wondered.

"This is normal. Though the Immortal Pill Fragment is good, it depends on absorption capability. Inadequate qualifications and forced refining could lead to explosion and death," some explained.

Next, the Immortal Pill Fragment was fiercely contested for bidding.

"I bid five hundred Immortal Marrow!"

"I bid seven hundred!"

"I bid one thousand!"

Then, from Jun Xiaoyao's booth again came Lu Renjia's voice.

"Two thousand Immortal Marrow!"

Indeed, this stunned many people, with some Celestial Prides appearing conflicted.

They dared not compete for what Jun Xiaoyao desired.

Qian Duocai stood up, cupping his hands toward Jun Xiaoyao's booth, "I have a keen interest in this Immortal Pill Fragment. I apologize for any offense to the Divine Son."

This gesture did earn Qian Duocai some newfound respect from many onlookers.

You have to admire the guy for going against Jun Xiaoyao.

Jun Xiaoyao merely chuckled, unfazed.

He brought Lu Renjia over and whispered in his ear.

"Young master bids five Seals of Daoist Proof..."