Chapter 55 - Against the Law Enforcer of the Miao Clan. The Cloud Breaking Sword Technique Is Indeed
Chapter 55 Against the Law Enforcer of the Miao Clan. The Cloud Breaking Sword Technique Is Indeed Formidable
The moment the words left his mouth, the few of them were stunned. Following this, a cold glint flashed across the eyes of the law enforcer. "Who are you?"
"Lin Mo."
This name was well-known to the law enforcer and the others. After all, it was his scheme that caused Miao Yan to stumble. Miao Yan could be said to hate him to the bone, wanting nothing more than to eat his flesh and blood.
"So, you're Lin Mo!" The law enforcer and the others looked at each other and were filled with killing intent. "If that's the case, then you can stay here with this traitor!"
"Offending our Miao clan will only lead to death!"
A huge flame descended from the sky and shot toward Lin Mo like a meteor. However, he stood rooted to the ground and had no intention of dodging.
"Boom!"
A black light flashed and disappeared as if it could even break through the air. In the blink of an eye, the fireball split into two. Lin Mo held the Nine Heavens Meteorite Iron Sword in his hand. Even his eyes flashed with lightning. A wave of flame and heat swept past him. However, it was not something to be afraid of.
After a shadow flashed past, the law enforcers were all shocked. They could not see Lin Mo's figure at all. He used his Swimming Dragon Steps to the maximum, and there seemed to be a storm whistling around him. Even the aura of the flames seemed to have weakened a little.
The wild wind howled, but it did not leave any traces behind.
"This kid's movement technique is strange. Everyone, be careful!"
However, no matter how they attacked, they could not hit Lin Mo. He was like a gust of wind, unpredictable.
Due to the flames, small holes appeared one after another on the ground. On the other hand, Lin Mo was completely fine. The defense had caused them quite a bit of spiritual power.
The law enforcer was somewhat exhausted. He said in a flustered and exasperated manner, "What's the point of hiding? If you have the ability, then come out and fight us head on. Could it be that you're afraid, and that's why you're hiding like a rat in a sewer?"
Who knew that Lin Mo was not angry? Instead, he retorted, "That's all you have? Who are you trying to fool, little flame? You've really disappointed me."
Looking at his calm and carefree expression, the law enforcers were extremely furious. The exhaustion and weakened spiritual power caused them to gasp for breath.
Hearing Lin Mo's mockery, the faces of the law enforcer and the rest turned completely red. Miao Qing, who was at the side, could not help but exclaim in admiration. One had to know that the flame that he had dealt with previously was not worth mentioning in front of Lin Mo. One could imagine just how powerful his cultivation was.
"Don't be too arrogant!"
The law enforcers joined hands, and the scorching ball of flame slowly rose from their hands, flickering with golden and red light. Upon closer inspection, it was an incomparably huge flame as if it could replace the sun in the sky.
The scorching temperature caused the surrounding vegetation to instantly wither. Even Miao Qing's forehead was covered in a layer of fine beads of sweat. He could not help but warn, "Be careful."
The Fire Dragon attacked, leaving behind scorched earth wherever it passed. However, Lin Mo was even faster than it, disappearing without a trace in the next second. The few enforcers instantly lost their target. "Where is he? Strange, he was still here just a moment ago."
"Could it be that he was afraid and fled in the nick of time?"
The Fire Dragon hovered in mid-air somewhat impatiently. As this move required a large amount of spiritual power, the faces of the few enforcers had turned pale.
Just as they were unable to find Lin Mo, a ghostly voice came from behind them. "Are you looking for me?"
The law enforcers turned their heads around, not knowing when Lin Mo had appeared behind them. He was 30% lazy, 70% playful, and his black eyes flickered with a dark light as if he could swallow a person whole.
An indescribable fear suddenly appeared in their hearts. Lin Mo could easily kill them, and his actions just now were like playing a cat-and-mouse game.
"You only know how to hide from us. What kind of ability is that?"
Suppressing the absurd illusion in their hearts, the law enforcer and the others shouted. The Fire Dragon roared once again as flames filled the sky behind it. Even the sky had been set ablaze and the entire Wuying Mountain had sunk into a sea of flames.
Such a grand display of power caused the law enforcer and the others to reveal satisfied expressions.
"This time, I'll let you die without a burial ground. I'll let you know that going against our Miao clan won't end well."
The flames quickly devoured the figure. Miao Qing could not bear to see it and turned his head away. However, in the next second, he saw a scene that he would never forget for the rest of his life.
A huge whirlpool appeared out of thin air. Suddenly, a black shadow appeared. It was as if the Grim Reaper had swung his scythe.
The black sword tore through the air. It was so fast that even the air became distorted. Even the wind could not catch up with it. It brought with it the power to split the heaven and earth. In an instant, the Fire Dragon was cut into two halves.
A mournful cry rang out as the Fire Dragon dissipated. The law enforcers immediately spat out large mouthfuls of blood as they looked at the scene in front of them in disbelief.
Lin Mo was like a god of death. The chill in the hearts of the people he was looking at grew heavier.
"Now, the game is over."
The law enforcers had already started to cower in fear. However, Lin Mo seemed to have understood their intentions. The Nine Heavens Meteorite Iron Sword flickered with a pitch-black glow, like an arrow that had left the bow, blocking their path of retreat.
"You want to escape? It's too late."
Sword qi crisscrossed, breaking through the clouds and fog. In the last scene before the law enforcers lose consciousness was Lin Mo rushing over with his sword, as well as that pair of unfathomable black eyes. Looking at the figure that had fallen in front of them, it was as if he had died with his eyes wide open. There was a thin line of blood at the center of his neck. It could be said to be an instant kill. Lin Mo sighed in his heart. The Cloud Breaking Sword Technique emphasized taking the opponent by surprise, and it also had extraordinary power. If he could complete the remaining parts, he believed that it would be even more powerful.
Seeing Lin Mo walking toward him, Miao Qing opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something. However, his injuries were too serious, and his eyes went black. Then, he fainted.
Chapter 56 - Take Miao Qing In and Leave the Auction House
Chapter 56 Take Miao Qing In and Leave the Auction House
Miao Qing slowly opened his eyes and heard Wu Jin's pleasantly surprised voice. "Master, he's awake."
The wounds on his body had been treated. Looking at Lin Mo who was walking toward him, Miao Qing got off the bed and knelt on the ground. "Thank you for saving my life, Mr. Lin."
Lin Mo sized him up. Although Miao Qing was heavily injured and his breathing was weak, from his looks, his cultivation was not low. He could not help but feel a little curious.
"Why did the Miao clan come after you? And they even said that you're a traitor."
Miao Qing sighed and explained clearly the grudge between him, Miao Yan, and Miao Jian.
It turned out that the so-called betrayal was because he was dissatisfied with Miao Jian's cruel methods, so he spoke out to advise him. As a result, he was disliked by Miao Jian. In addition to his previous conflict with Miao Yan, he was trying to sow discord and frame Miao Qing. As a result, Qiao Qing was framed as a sinner who had offended his superior and spoke out against the clan leader. After that, he was displeased with the image of a sinner who had stolen the clan leader's treasure and betrayed the clan.
When Wu Jin heard this, he said angrily, "This father and son pair are terrible. They can be so sinister and vicious to their own clan members."
Miao Qing revealed a bitter smile. "You guys don't know. Although my strength isn't bad, I come from a branch lineage. Moreover, I have long been lonely and have no way of getting in touch with the core position of the Miao clan."
Although strength was important, in the Miao clan, in order to fully control the power and prevent others from splitting the power, Miao Jian would only use the direct line of descent that was related to him. Those branch clans rarely had a day to shine.
This resulted in a powerful person like Miao Qing having to put in a lot of effort to slowly climb up the ranks. After he offended Miao Yan, his days naturally would not be much better. It was not easy for him to climb up, but in the end, he was ostracized again. Miao Qing seemed to have thought of something. "Oh right, before I was being hunted down, I heard that Miao Jian and the others were discussing how to deal with you. I heard that they've already joined forces with the Lin clan. I believe that there will be some movement soon."
To repay Lin Mo for saving his life, Miao Qing told him an extremely useful piece of news.
Wu Jin was indignant when he heard this. "I never thought that the Lin clan would not change their ways. Now, they even want to join forces with the Miao clan to deal with you, Master."
He remembered that Lin Mo was also from the Lin clan, hence the words he spoke sounded a little rude. He quickly looked at Lin Mo, but he did not reveal any expression. Lin Mo had already expected this, so he was not surprised. "Thanks for the reminder. What should you do next? The Miao clan didn't succeed in hunting you down this time, and they even lost a few of their men. I think they won't let you off."
Miao Qing sighed. "From now on, I can only roam the world as my home."
In any case, he did not have a strong sense of belonging to the Miao clan. He did not feel too sad being chased out of the clan and hunted down.
Seeing how free and easy Miao Qing was, even though he was a member of the Miao clan, he abhorred evil and was completely different from Miao Yan and Miao Jian. Lin Mo had an idea. "If you don't have anywhere to go, why don't you stay here?"
Miao Qing was a little surprised when he heard this. Although he was grateful to Lin Mo, he was still a little hesitant. "If that's the case, the Miao clan will definitely not let you off. Won't I be a burden to you?"
Lin Mo smiled. "Even if you don't stay, the Miao clan won't let me off either. Anyway, we've already formed a grudge, so it doesn't matter if there's another one."
That was also true. Moreover, Lin Mo had saved him, so Miao Qing would always repay his kindness. It just so happened that Miao Qing could stay and serve him.
"You should recuperate well. I'm afraid there's still a tough battle ahead."
Lin Mo gave Miao Qing some medicinal pills and instructed him to recuperate in peace. Then, he left with Wu Jin.
"Congratulations, Master, for accepting another great general." After that, the two of them went to the storeroom. Wu Jin handed the account book over to Lin Mo for review. "These are the auction items that I've collected over the past few days."
Lin Mo took a rough look and was quite satisfied. It seemed that Wu Jin's work was quite effective.
However, the highlight of this auction was the "Broken Cloud Sword Manual" that he had obtained from the Huang clan. The other auction items were mainly medicinal pills.
"Sigh, the increase in strength is still a little slow."
After all, Lin Mo had already taken a few huge steps in a short period. In the entire continent, even the proud sons of heaven and large sects could not compare to him.
Wu Jin really did not dare to agree with him. He could not help but underestimate him and said, "If Master's strength increases slowly, then there's no such thing as fast in this world."
Lin Mo shook his head and said, "You don't understand."
For others, due to the God Devouring Body, they could absorb high-level medicinal pill or inner core slowly over a longer period. However, for Lin Mo, it could be completed in a few breaths.
This was both a benefit and a disadvantage. The benefit was that he could absorb all of the essences within a short period, while the disadvantage was that there was a supply shortage.
Hence, the fifth-level top grade medicinal pill was of little help to Lin Mo. If he wanted to quickly raise his strength, he could only think of ways to absorb large amounts of it.
"Due to the successful publicity of the auction, it had attracted many people over. It's even possible that the heads of various clans will be present at the next auction."
Those who were on good terms with Lin Mo like the Huang clan and Du clan naturally did not have to worry. However, if they were from the Miao clan, it would be disadvantageous to Lin Mo.
"Master, you have to be careful."
Lin Mo knew what to do in the face of Wu Jin's warning. However, he believed that the next auction would be the last in Qingyang City.
"Make your preparations. After the auction is over, we'll leave this place."
After all, staying in Qingyang City would not give Lin Mo much room for improvement. It was better to plan ahead.
Wu Jin was a little surprised. However, with the example of Chuxin Village, Lin Mo would not stay in one place for too long.
Chapter 57 - A Rare Occasion! The Gathering of the Four Great Clans
Chapter 57 A Rare Occasion! The Gathering of the Four Great Clans
After giving some instructions, Lin Mo went to the secret room.
After all, the next auction was about to begin. According to the information provided by Wu Jin, there would definitely be a gathering of experts. He had to raise his strength as soon as possible, or else he would not be able to control the situation.
Perhaps the Lin clan and Miao clan would also choose to make a move that day, so increasing his strength was extremely urgent.
Due to the auction returning system, if the rewards were auctioned off again, the system would not return them. Lin Mo decided to absorb those resources himself and cultivate the Star Shattering Dragon Fist.
Not everyone had the ability to put a fifth-level martial art up for auction. Only a small number of people would be interested in it. On the contrary, it was medicinal pills that were popular with a steady flow of customers buying them.
He decided to try his best to select medicinal pills for auction in the auction house. This way, he could use the returned medicinal pills to increase his strength.
At this moment, Lin Mo was practicing the low seventh-level Broken Cloud Sword Manual, low seventh-level Golden Dipper Technique, high seventh-level Swimming Dragon Steps, and high fifth-level Star Shattering Dragon Fist.
Although Lin Mo did not specialize in fist technique and he was used to using swords, who would complain about having too few martial arts techniques? In any case, he had the God Devouring Body. Furthermore, his learning was fast enough, so it would not be a big deal for him to cultivate other unorthodox martial arts techniques.
Furthermore, the fist technique could be used to increase one's strength, and it would also be beneficial for the cultivation of the sword technique.
Lin Mo sat cross-legged, his body emitting a faint golden light, making him seem like a god. This was a phenomenon that appeared when the Golden Shield Art circulated within his body.
Specks of light appeared in the air as if they had been summoned. They lingered above his head like fireflies. More and more specks of light gathered.
Lin Mo could feel a special energy in his dantian rapidly surging out. As it circulated throughout his meridians, the specks of light gradually gathered. It seemed to be without any pattern, but in reality, it was a star chart!
The star chart was ever-changing, and it contained the movements of the various major bloodlines in the human body.
If Lin Mo opened his eyes at this moment, he would discover that the place where the stars were twinkling was the same as the position where the energy had passed through the major acupoints in his body. It was as if there was an invisible force guiding something.
As the energy circulated, a ball of essence gathered in the center of Lin Mo's palm. Following that, an outline appeared. The head was like a camel, the horns were like a deer, the eyes were like a rabbit, and the ears were like a cow. That was clearly the image of a dragon!
The Golden Dragon moved in mid-air, and as it swung its tail, a strange fluctuation came from the air. Although its body was smaller, it already had an initial majestic aura. At this moment, it was still growing, and in the blink of an eye, it was already more than a few feet long. A faintly discernible dragon's roar came from the air. As Lin Mo opened his eyes, a golden light flashed past his eyes. With the help of the Golden Shield Art, his physical body continued to strengthen, and he broke through to the sixth-level spirit gathering realm.
At the same time, his Star Shattering Dragon Fist had also achieved some success. He suddenly swung his fist, and the little dragon howled. The star map above its head shattered. Even the air became distorted, causing the ground to tremble incessantly.
Fortunately, Lin Mo withdrew his strength, and the little dragon turned back halfway, disappearing into the air along with the star map. Otherwise, the entire secret chamber would have been shattered by it.
This was one of the disadvantages of cultivating in the secret chamber. One's hands and feet were tied, and one could not relax one's body. If it was at WuyingMountain, Lin Mo would not have so many worries. Now that he had already broken through to the sixth-level spirit gathering realm, it was likely that even if the Lin and Miao clans joined forces, he would not be the slightest bit afraid.
At this moment, Wu Jin was waiting outside the secret chamber. "What should I do? The auction is about to start. Why hasn't Master come out of seclusion yet? Could he have forgotten what day it is today?"
It turned out that a few days had passed quietly as soon as Lin Mo entered the secret chamber. It would not be good for Wu Jin to change the auction date. After all, the news had already spread, and many people had rushed over from other places. If he postponed the event now, he would incur the wrath of the public.
Just as he was hesitating about whether he should go in or not, Lin Mo finally walked out of the secret chamber. He could not help but heave a sigh of relief. "Master, you've finally come out."
Time passed so quickly that Lin Mo almost delayed the opening of the auction. However, it was not too late now. "How is it? How's the situation in the auction now?"
Wu Jin wiped the sweat off his forehead. "There are quite a few big shots here. I almost couldn't handle them."
In the auction hall.
"I missed the last auction because I had something to attend to. I regret it so much. I heard that quite a few good items have appeared." "This auction hall is quite capable. There are a few good items. I'm just here to join in the fun. Even if I can't buy them, it's good to have a look."
"There are even more people this time. There are also many unfamiliar faces. Could they be from another city?"
"Didn't you know? Everyone within a hundred miles knows that there's a powerful auction hall in Qingyang City. So they have all rushed over. Some of them are from the neighboring city!"
"So powerful? Then what does it have to do with ordinary cultivators like us? Isn't that the recently famous itinerant cultivator? I heard that he single-handedly took on a powerful bandit leader."
Everyone discussed animatedly. The venue could be said to be extremely lively. There was still some time before the start of the auction, and it was already packed to the brim. There were quite a few people among them who had come from other places to experience the auction. Such a grand occasion could be said to be unprecedented.
"The head of the Miao clan is here!" Someone in the crowd cried out in surprise.
Everyone looked toward the door and saw Miao Jian and Miao Yan walking over. Their gazes were brutal and expressions cold. They did not seem like they were here for the auction. Instead, they seemed to be looking for trouble.
Everyone seemed to have lowered their voices when they saw this.
Chapter 58 - A Good Show Is About to Begin. Once You've Finished Singing, I'll Go on Stage
Chapter 58 A Good Show Is About to Begin. Once You've Finished Singing, I'll Go on Stage
"I originally thought that the Miao clan wouldn't participate. I didn't expect them to come this time."
When his companion beside him heard this, he could not help but reveal a puzzled expression. "Why do you say that?"
"You weren't here the last time. You don't know that Miao Yan bought a fifth-level demonic beast at a high price."
His companion gasped. "Such a high price is more than enough to buy a sixth-level demonic beast. What is he thinking?"
"Isn't it because…"
Initially, he thought that after Miao Yan was tricked by Lin Mo and the Du clan, he would not participate in the auction again. He did not expect that he would still come. It was likely that he did not come with good intentions. "Looks like there will be a good show to watch this time."
"The Wang clan is also here."
Following this, Wang Qing and his father, Wang Zhong, walked over.
On the surface, the Wang clan and the Miao clan seemed to be doing well. Therefore, they exchanged greetings.
"I didn't expect that even the head of the Miao clan would be alarmed this time."
One had to know that other than the royal family, Miao Jian also had his own auction house. However, he had never been to any other auction house. It was the first time that everyone had seen him appear here. Of course, there was also another reason for coming here to find trouble with Lin Mo.
"That's not necessary. Didn't the head of the Wang clan come here today? It seems like he's also interested in this auction. I heard that Lin Mo even paid a visit a few days ago."
In the face of Miao Jian's probing, Du Nanfeng remained expressionless. "I also heard that the items here are pretty good, so I came here out of curiosity to take a look. It's just that I don't know why the head of the Miao clan came."
Both of them were sly old foxes. They looked at each other and smiled, but did not say anything else.
Huang Zhiyun and Huang Zhirou also arrived at the scene. They even caused a small commotion. After all, their statuses were not ordinary, and their looks were outstanding. In addition to their extraordinary cultivation, they were quite popular in Qingyang City. However, their father, Huang Qing, was not by their side. Wang Zhong could not help but ask, "Your father didn't come?" "My father has never liked these things, so he didn't attend."
Huang Qing rarely attended such events, so everyone was already used to it. In addition to the Swimming Dragon Steps that he had exchanged with Lin Mo earlier, he was currently studying it at home. So how could he possibly show up here?
Du Nanfeng said cheerfully, "Now that two clans heads of the four great clans have appeared, I wonder if Du clan's head will be here again." Miao Jian and his son's faces instantly turned black. They thought of how the Du father and son had cheated them of a large sum of spirit stones in the auction hall that day.
There was another uproar.
"I'm not late, am I?"
Du Nanfeng walked in with big strides. His expression was as usual as he greeted them, turning a blind eye to the Miao clan's black faces as if nothing had happened. The clan heads were all cunning old foxes. No matter what kind of conflicts they had, they still had to be pretentious. For a time, the venue became even more lively.
Everyone was shocked by the scene in front of them. The heads of the three great clans had arrived. In the past decades, the four great clans had been in a better situation, but it was rare for them to gather together. Even the royal auction house had never seen such a grand scene.
"I wonder what good things will be auctioned off this time."
Du Nanfeng smiled faintly and said mockingly, "No matter what it is, I believe that Brother Miao is determined to get it. I wonder how many spirit stones he'll prepare to bid for it this time."
His insinuation made everyone immediately think of what had happened at the previous auction. The faces of the members of the Miao clan darkened even more, especially Miao Yan.
Everyone knew that the relationship between the Du clan and the Miao clan was not good. Now, they could not even bother to put on a show.
Miao Jian also smiled forcefully.
"Brother Du, what are you talking about? The spirit stones of our Miao clan didn't come from the wind. If there's something good, we'll naturally bid for it. Let's see if there's anything here that's worth us fighting for."
"If there's nothing good, why would Brother Miao appear here?"
Miao Jian and Du Nanfeng's gazes met in the air, and sparks instantly flew. The show had yet to officially begin, but everyone could smell the gunpowder.
Seeing that the situation had gotten out of hand, Wang Zhong came out to smooth things over. "We haven't seen each other for a long time. We're fated to meet here today. After the auction is over, let me be the host, and have a gathering."
Miao Jian said meaningfully, "I don't have any objections. I'm just afraid that when the auction is over, someone will not be in a good
mood."
Du Nanfeng was also unwilling to be outdone. "That's right. If I spend so many spiritual stones to bid for a fifth-level demonic beast, I don't think I'll be in a good mood either."
This was a blatant remark that once again opened the scars of Miao Jian and his son.
"Then there's no need for any more nonsense. Let's just see what the real deal is at the auction!"
After Miao Jian finished his sentence, his expression was as cold as ice as he angrily flicked his sleeves and left.
Wang Zhong had always been a person of peace and harmony. He did not participate in the feud between the two clans and could not help but say, "Brother Du, you're acting strange today."
Although the Du and Miao clans did not have a good relationship, there were very rare tit-for-tat confrontations like this. Wang Zhong had a feeling that something big was about to happen.
Ever since Lin Mo's appearance, the situation of the four great clans had changed. Although it seemed calm now, there was actually an undercurrent. He had a premonition that Lin Mo might break the balance in Qingyang City
However, Du Nanfeng did not answer him directly. "Brother Wang, what are you saying? Haven't I always been like this?"
Wang Zhong seemed like he wanted to say something else, but Du Nanfeng changed the topic. "The auction is about to begin. Let's hurry and take our seats."
Lin Mo took in everything that happened in the venue, and naturally saw the conflict between Du Nanfeng and Miao Jian.
Chapter 59 - The Appearance of the Spirit Tempering Pill Caused An Uproar in the Auction House
Chapter 59 The Appearance of the Spirit Tempering Pill Caused An Uproar in the Auction House
Other than the local people in Qingyang City, there were also many unfamiliar faces in the auction house. They did not understand the situation in the city. They only looked at the people coming and going, and their every movement revealed a noble aura. Many of them were people with extraordinary statuses. They could not help but ask curiously, "When I came to the city before, I only heard of the royal family auction house. I heard that it's quite prestigious. Could this be the place?" "Of course, not. This auction house only appeared recently. The previous owner didn't manage it well, and in the end, it was taken over by someone else. Who would've thought that the current owner was so capablethat he managed it to such an extent?"
That person did not believe what he heard. After all, this place was crowded and was extremely popular. Everyone knew that an auction house was most particular about its foundation. Without three to five years of experience, it was impossible for it to reach such a level.
"Are you joking?"
"Why would I lie to you? You've finally come to the right place today. This is a good auction house. It even exceeds the royal auction house. Each time, there will be fifth-level treasures on auction. This is something that even the royal auction house cannot do."
Hearing the introduction from the locals of Qingyang City, the outsiders were shocked. However, looking at their expressions, there was no need to lie to them. They were looking forward to the upcoming auction even more.
As Wu Jin went up on stage, the entire place suddenly became silent.
"I'm very grateful to everyone for coming to our auction despite your busy schedule. This time, not only did we have many old friends to support us, but we also have many new friends. I hope that everyone will have some gains today and make this trip worthwhile." Wu Jin did not waste any more time. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he announced that the auction had officially begun. "The first item up for auction is a low fifth-level pill, Marrow Cleansing Pill! The starting price is 6,000 spirit stones."
The first item up for auction already had the strength of a low fifth-level. It could be imagined that the subsequent items would be of higher level and higher quality.
Many people's eyes lit up when they heard this. "Good heavens, it's indeed a big deal. It's a Marrow Cleansing Pill."
Immediately, someone placed a bid. "7,000 spirit stones!"
The Marrow Cleansing Pill was different from other pills. Most of those pills could help spirit gathering realm experts in their cultivation. The effect of increasing their strength in a short period was only temporary. Although the Marrow Cleansing Pill could not increase one's strength, it could help cultivators consolidate their previous cultivation. Simply put, it was to consolidate and strengthen their foundation. Only then would it be convenient for them to advance smoothly in the future. It would benefit cultivators endlessly, and there were no side effects.
"8,000 spirit stones!" "9,000 spirit stones!"
The price soared.
However, most of the bidders were itinerant cultivators or ordinary clans. Although it was difficult to refine fifth-level pills, it was not unheard of in Qingyang City. Therefore, the heads of the three clans did not make a move. When the price reached a little over 10,000 spirit stones, the speed of bidding slowed down.
Miao Jian, Du Nanfeng, Wang Zhong, and the others were calm and composed. They were all cunning old foxes, so they naturally knew the reason behind the better items.
Very quickly, the Marrow Cleansing Pill was bought by an itinerant cultivator at the price of 12,000 spirit stones.
"The second item for auction is a top sixth-level grade pill, the Spirit Tempering Pill! The starting bid is 15,000 spirit stones!"
When this was announced, everyone was shocked. They thought that they were hearing things.
In Qingyang City, a low sixth-level medicinal pill was already an existence at its peak. Moreover, it was something that could only be found by chance and could not be bought even if one had money.
Although they were both sixth-level, there was a huge difference between a low-grade and a top-grade medicinal pill.
Even Miao Jian, Du Nanfeng, and the others had rarely seen a top sixth-level medicinal pill.
It was suitable for a ninth-level spirit gathering realm expert to consume, and could help a cultivator achieve a breakthrough as soon as possible!
"16,000 spirit stones!"
Just as everyone was in a state of shock, they forgot to bid. No one had expected that the first person to bid would be Miao Jian. This caused quite a number of people to whisper among themselves.
"Didn't they say that the Miao clan and Lin Mo had a bad relationship? Why is the Miao clan still so eager to participate in the auction? Isn't it giving money away? Could it be that there's some misunderstanding?"
"It's true that they have a bad relationship. I was at the scene last time and you didn't see the murderous look in Miao Yan's eyes. However, who will have a bad relationship with a top grade medicinal pill? No rule says that you can't participate in the auction if you don't have a good relationship, right?"
"That seems to be the case."
"Maybe it's hard to say. The Miao clan has already made peace with Lin Mo. After all, Lin Mo is very aggressive and has a strong background. He can bring out many good items. Even the Miao clan has no choice but to bow their heads."
The discussions of the surrounding people reached the ears of Miao Jian and Miao Yan. No one noticed the viciousness in their expressions.
Following this, Wang Zhong also placed a bid, "18,000 spirit stones."
Du Wan could not help but grab the armrest of the chair. He looked at Du Nanfeng anxiously and could not help but say, "Father, this pill is for you…"
Before he could finish his words, Du Nanfeng shook his head. Not only the auction was not a game of spirit stones, but it was also a game of psychology. "Don't worry, this pill will definitely be ours."
"20,000 spirit stones."
Who would have thought that when Miao Yan heard these words, he would reveal a mocking smile? "Head of Du clan, you really have a big mouth."
In the face of the yin and yang of the Miao clan, Du Nanfeng remained expressionless. "After all, it's a top sixth-level pill. Who wouldn't be tempted? Even Brother Miao has bid. I thought that after what happened last time, you wouldn't appear again."
"Doesn't the Miao clan have top sixth-level medicinal pills? That's why they're competing with us here. Looks like your auction house's strength isn't up to par either." Du Nanfeng was an old yin and yang man. He hit the nail on the head of the father and son of the Miao clan.
Chapter 60 - Top Sixth-Level Dragon Transformation Pill! The Miao Clan's Conspiracy
Chapter 60 Top Sixth-Level Dragon Transformation Pill! The Miao Clan's Conspiracy
As a result, Miao Yan gritted his teeth and shouted, "25,000 spirit stones!"
Miao Jian did not show much anger on his face. However, the serious gloominess on his face seemed to appear gradually.
He glanced at Du Nanfeng and the others indifferently and sneered, "Yan'er, don't be angry. These people are like grasshoppers after autumn. They won't be able to jump around for long."
Seeing that the Miao clan had raised the price again, Du Nanfeng could not help but raise his eyebrows. "It seems that Brother Miao is determined to get this pill."
Miao Jian said coldly, "It seems that the head of the Du clan also needs this pill. However, those who are capable will get it. It depends on who has the most spiritual stones!"
"30,000 spiritual stones!"
Du Nanfeng and Miao Jian clashed again. The air was filled with the strong smell of gunpowder. Everyone seemed to have seen the scene from last time.
Miao Jian was so enthusiastic that it could not help but make people curious. After all, he had already suffered a loss last time. Could it be that he still wanted to repeat the same mistake?
There must be something fishy going on. Lin Mo could not help but fall into deep thought. According to Miao Jian's character, even if he needed this pill, he would not do such a thing. Of course, he could not rule out other situations.
The Miao clan did not have enough strength to contend against him. After all, with Lin Mo's current cultivation, he was not afraid of anyone in the spirit gathering realm.
Such a pill should be extremely rare even for the high-level cultivators in the Miao clan. Even if Miao Jian had a grudge against him, he could only put it aside for now.
At this moment, the price had already soared to 40,000 spirit stones, and it was still rising rapidly, making the other bidders unable to catch up. "In terms of strength, these big clans are still the richest."
"I heard that among the four big clans, Miao Jian was the first to break through, so comparatively speaking, the Miao clan is the richest."
"Looks like this precious Spirit Tempering Pill will fall into his hands."
"Not necessarily. Looking at the Du clan's expression, it seems like this pill is of great use to them."
"45,000 spirit stones!"
"48,000 spirit stones!"
At this moment, only Miao Jian, Du Nanfeng, and Wang Zhong were left to bid.
As the Huang clan mainly studied martial arts, they were not that keen on pills. As the price continued to increase, although the Huang sisters also wanted the Spirit Tempering Pill, they chose to give up in the end.
"60,000 spirit stones!"
As Miao Jian shouted the price, the entire venue fell silent. This was almost the highest price ever auctioned in the history of Qingyang City!
Miao Jian was very pleased with himself. He looked around, and finally, his gaze fell on Du Nanfeng, with a somewhat provocative stare.
Du Nanfeng secretly clenched his fists. Subconsciously, he wanted to open his mouth, but he forcefully endured it. The Du clan could afford 60,000 spirit stones. However, mobilizing such a large amount of funds in such a short period would probably have a certain impact on the Du clan.
Moreover, looking at Miao Jian's appearance, he was bound to bid for the Spirit Tempering Pill. If he continued to bid, the final deal would probably not only be 60,000 but an astronomical price. After thinking it through, Du Nanfeng and Wang Zhong had no choice but to give up.
"Only the Miao clan has the ability to take out so many spirit stones. As expected, among the four great clans, the Miao clan fares slightly better. If Miao Jian successfully makes another breakthrough, the situation in Qingyang City might change again."
"If we add in the Spirit Quenching Pill, I'm afraid that Miao Jian has a greater than 50% chance of making a breakthrough. It was not easy for the other clans to close the gap between them, but they are going to make another breakthrough again."
"Could it be that the Miao clan is really going to become the leader of the four great clans?"
Everyone discussed animatedly. In the end, Miao Jian bid for the pill at the price of 60,000 spirit stones.
Miao Jian, Wang Zhong, and Du Nanfeng were the first to break through to the peak of the ninth-level gathering realm. They relied on the rich medicinal pills and resources in their clan.
Wang Zhong and Du Nanfeng did not have as much wealth as Miao Jian, so they could only comfort themselves. Even if they had the Spirit Tempering Pill, it did not mean that they would be able to break through smoothly.
Otherwise, the entire Miao clan would have to put all their efforts to refine the Spirit Tempering Pill to allow Miao Jian to break through. Why would they have waited until now to spend such a high price to bid for the pill?
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Even though that was what they said, Du Nanfeng and Wang Zhong's expressions did not look good. In comparison, Miao Jian was extremely pleased. At the same time, a system notification sounded in Lin Mo's mind.
[ Ding! Host has auctioned a top sixth-level Spirit Tempering Pill. ] [ Successfully triggered 1,000 times critical strike return. )
[ Obtained a top seventh-level Dragon Transformation Pill! ]
The Dragon Transformation Pill could help a ninth-level spirit gathering realm expert break through to the Dragon Transformation Realm!
It could be said that a carp had leaped through the dragon's gate and ascended to the heavens in a single step! Even Lin Mo could not suppress the excitement on his face.
This scene happened to be seen by Du Nanfeng and Wang Zhong. They felt that this scene looked strange. After all, the two of them had a grudge. If Miao Jian were to bid for this pill, his strength should increase greatly after consuming it.
According to his vengeful character, the first person he would deal with was Lin Mo. However, Lin Mo did not feel the slightest sense of crisis and instead seemed to be somewhat happy. This was truly unbelievable.
At the same time, Miao Jian also saw Lin Mo's expression.He thought that Lin Mo knew something, and the gloominess in his eyes became even more intense.
Miao Yan could not help but say, "Lin Mo couldn't have found out about our plan, right?"
Miao Jian was not sure either. Logically speaking, only the core members of the Miao clan and the Lin clan knew about this plan. There was no chance that the secret would be leaked unless Lin Mo could predict the future.
"No matter what it is, this kid's nature is crafty and hard to deal with. It might also be a smokescreen prepared by him. All in all, it's best to be careful."
The father and son looked at each other. Their gazes were dark and filled with a sense of conspiracy. At this moment, Lin Mo was still unaware that danger was slowly approaching.
Chapter 61 - The Crowd is in an Uproar. The Seventh-Level Sword Technique, Broken Cloud Sword Manua
Chapter 61 The Crowd is in an Uproar. The Seventh-Level Sword Technique, Broken Cloud Sword Manual
The appearance of the Spirit Tempering Pill caused the atmosphere in the venue to become fiery. Everyone was discussing animatedly, sighing at the auction venue's extravagance.
"This second item is already a top sixth-level medicinal pill. There should be more items to be auctioned later on. It can't be a seventh-level item, right?"
"You have to know how long has it been since a seventh-level item has appeared in Qingyang City. The last time it appeared was a few decades ago. It's said that it caused a sensation."
"The last one doesn't count at all. At most, it was a sixth-level item. It's said that they used a secret technique to forcefully raise the level. The auction house originally wanted to make a fortune, but in the end, the matter was exposed and the seller came looking for them. The seller's background was very powerful, so the auction house lost a lot of money and even shut down."
Everyone was talking and unintentionally, another strange story was involved.
"This matter was only revealed after a period, so very few people knew about it. That seller was so angry that he swore that he would never set foot in Qingyang City again."
They did not expect that there would be such a complicated story here. Everyone's eyes shone with the light of gossip.
"That's why it's not so easy to see seventh-level item. Even the four great clans might not have it."
Although everyone was looking forward to the auction house bringing a seventh-level item, they knew that it was highly unlikely. However, a top sixth-level item was not too bad. At least they would be able to feast their eyes on it.
When Wu Jin heard everyone's words, he revealed a mysterious smile. "Next up is low seventh-level sword technique, Broken Cloud Sword Manual! The starting price is 30,000 spirit stones!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone thought that they were hearing things.
"What! There really is a seventh-level item, and it's a sword technique!"
In the box made of hundred-year-old agarwood, there was a light blue cover. The edges of the cover were already slightly yellowed, silently telling the traces of history. It looked quite ancient.
There was a vague old charm surrounding it, so much so that everyone ignored the sword intent hidden in the dark. The moment they opened it, they could faintly hear a buzzing sound. It was like the sound of a golden spear or the sound of swords clashing. In an instant, everyone seemed to have arrived in a world made of sword qi. The sharp longsword seemed to be able to cut through everything, be it the chasing wind, or the flowing clouds in the sky. It seemed to be able to pierce through everything!
All sorts of strange phenomena appeared at the same time, but in the end, they were all destroyed by this sword shadow. It was as if the clouds in the sky had disappeared, and everyone was unable to regain their senses for a long time.
Huang Zhiyun and Huang Zhirou looked at each other. Their expressions were filled with surprise and astonishment. This was clearly…
They did not expect Lin Mo to auction off such an important martial art! Was he crazy?
After all, a seventh-level sword manual was something that could only be found by chance, not by money. Even if one had money, they would not be able to buy it. Even the incomplete sword manual had great lethality.
Moreover, the incomplete sword manual already had the strength of a seventh-level low grade sword manual. If it was a complete manual, it might even be able to reach the eighth-level.
In addition to the Huang clan who was not proficient in sword techniques as well as Huang Qing who did not have much of a clue, he would not be willing to part with the Broken Cloud Sword Manual.
"Could it be that Lin Mo wanted to exchange with us for the sake of using it for the auction to raise the popularity of the auction house? Logically speaking, that shouldn't be the case."
Currently, the popularity of the auction house could be said to be the highest in the entire Qingyang City. Whether it was in terms of popularity or flow of people, it was simply incomparable to other auction houses.
Lin Mo did not need to spend such a huge price to raise the auction house's popularity at all. If one were to say that he was greedy for money, it would not be too likely. He could earn more when he ran out of spirit stones. However, there were not many seventh-level cultivation techniques. The two sisters could not figure it out no matter how much they thought about it.
Huang Zhiyun was shocked. An impossible thought appeared in her mind. "Could it be that he has finished cultivating, so he took it out for auction?"
Huang Zhirou was surprised. "No way. It's only been a few days. Is his cultivation speed so fast? Even if he's powerful, it's impossible for him to learn all four moves. At most, he can only learn one or two."
Even so, the sisters were shocked beyond words. Excluding all their prior thoughts, only this one seemed to make sense.
Although Huang Zhiyun and the others felt that auctioning the "Broken Cloud Sword Manual" was a little inappropriate, their personalities were similar to Huang Qing's. They were not reckless people. Since they had already made a deal with Lin Mo, it was naturally up to him to decide how to deal with the item.
They were only surprised that Lin Mo had learned so quickly. Could it be that he had finished learning the incomplete manual of the first four moves? Or, could it be that he had simply copied it and used it for his own learning, while the original version was being auctioned off?
"Lin Mo doesn't look like he's short of money. Previously, he auctioned off so many things, and it gave people the feeling that he was going to run away. Or perhaps there was an emergency at home?"
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The two sisters kept guessing, but they still could not figure out the reason behind Lin Mo's actions.
The price of the sword manual was extremely high. However, they already had a copy of it, so there was no need for them to bid for it. Furthermore, if the Swimming Dragon Steps were to be auctioned off at the same price, it might even be slightly higher.
Although it was a movement technique, it was a complete version. Therefore, the two sisters did not hold any grudges against Lin Mo.
This was because it was not easy to learn the "Broken Cloud Sword Manual". Even though Huang Qing had studied quite a few incomplete versions and restored the original, he was helpless against this sword manual.
He was unable to restore the complete version of the sword manual and he was barely able to cultivate to the second move. As he was unable to make any progress further, he had no choice but to give up and leave it in the clan's treasure chest.
On the other hand, Huang Zhiyun and Huang Zhirou were cultivating other array of formations and martial arts. There was no need to waste too much energy and time on the incomplete manual, so they were not interested in the sword manual.
Chapter 62 - The Miao Father and Son Are Upset. Lin Mo Takes the Blame Again
Chapter 62 The Miao Father and Son Are Upset. Lin Mo Takes the Blame Again
"A low seventh-level sword manual… How long has it been since I last saw it? I didn't expect to see it in Qingyang City."
The person who said this was a powerful itinerant cultivator who had traveled far and wide.
"I once went to the capital, and it just so happened that the largest auction hall was holding a grand meeting, so I was fortunate enough to see it."
Martial arts of this level were incomparably precious even within the royal family.
Miao Jian, Wang Zhong, and Du Nanfeng were also incomparably shocked. Although their clans had many treasures in their collection, they were not like the Huang clan who specialized in collection, let alone this kind of powerful sword manual.
Even the Huang clan only had this low seventh-level incomplete sword manual.
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"We've already missed the Spirit Tempering Pill, so we must bid for this martial art. Even if we don't succeed, we can pass it on to our juniors."
Du Nanfeng made up his mind, and Wang Zhong and the others had the same thoughts.
"25,000 spirit stones!"
"30,000 spirit stones!"
"50,000 spirit stones!"
It could be said that the appearance of the Broken Cloud Sword Manual had brought the auction to a climax, and almost everyone went crazy over it. In just a few short breaths, the price had already soared to 50,000 spirit stones, and it was still rising rapidly. Other than the people from the four great clans, many outsiders were also bidding on it. It could be seen that they had been keeping a low profile and preserving their resources.
After all, it involved money and it was not their territory, so it was better to be careful. Even if they had won the bid, there was no guarantee that they would be safe. It was not like there had not been people who would take risks and kill others to steal treasures.
Now, under the temptation of the seventh-level sword manual, they could not care less.
This scene was unprecedented in Qingyang City. The crowd shouted the price like crazy which really made people speechless.
"Even if I don't have the money to bid, it's not a loss to see such a scene."
"I participated in the auction, and I also auctioned it. In the future, we can go out and say that we've seen the seventh-level sword manual before."
However, as the price rose, Miao Jian's expression got gloomier. He secretly clenched his fists. If he had known that the low seventh-level sword manual would appear now, he would not have bid for the Spirit Tempering Pill.
"Looks like Brother Miao has a big clan. Not only did you bid for the Spirit Tempering Pill earlier, but now you also want to bid for the Broken Cloud Sword Manual."
Du Nanfeng had a mocking look on his face. He knew that Miao Jian definitely did not have enough spirit stones. Seeing him like this, he was relieved that he did not manage to bid for the Spirit Tempering Pill. He was even a little glad that he did not continue bidding with Miao Jian back then. If he had really managed to bid for it, he would have been so regretful that his intestines would have turned green. However, the person who was regretting now was Miao Jian. Miao Jian's face was gloomy, and he almost gritted his teeth. "Then, there's no need for Brother Du to care."
Du Wan chimed in from the side, "Elder Miao, please don't say that. My father is also worried about you. After all, we're the heads of the clans. If we forcefully bid for it for sake of face, we won't be able to produce so many spirit stones. Otherwise, people will laugh at our four great clans."
Du Nanfeng reprimanded him, but his expression could not hide the ridicule on his face. "Wan'er, how dare you speak like that? Is the head of Miao clan such a person?"
The father and son duo echoed each other's words. When it came to yin and yang, almost no one was a match for them.
However, Miao Jian and Miao Yan were furious. "Don't go too far!"
Du Nanfeng withdrew when he was satisfied with the outcome. Otherwise, the two clans would probably fight there and then. Even so, the way the Miao clan looked at them was as if they were going to eat them alive.
"60,000 spirit stones!"
However, the price that he called out was like an invisible slap on Miao Jian's face. Sixty thousand was already their maximum fund. They could not help it since they had spent a lot of money to buy the Spirit Tempering Pill previously. Miao Yan reminded, "Father, if we continue at this pace, I'm afraid that we won't be able to get the sword manual."
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If they were to spend all the resources and spirit stones of the Miao clan to buy the sword manual, the others would probably have complaints. Thinking of the pros and cons of this, Miao Jian had no choice but to stop bidding
As the price increased, many people stopped bidding with hatred in their hearts. They only hated the fact that they did not have enough wealth and did not bring enough spirit stones. Right now, only Du Nanfeng, Wang Zhong, and a foreign expert were still bidding.
With the three of them standing to bid, the entire scene was filled with anxiety. No one knew which clan could end up with the sword manual.
Miao Yan's expression was cold and could not help but conjure up some conspiracy theories. "Previously, the Du clan had many dealings with Lin Mo. Could it be that Lin Mo had already revealed to the father and son of the Du clan that there would be a seventh-level sword manual for auction?"
If they had received the news in advance, they definitely would not have bid for the Spirit Tempering Pill.
"You mean… Lin Mo has set us up again!"
"Wasn't that the case with the fifth-level demonic beast earlier? Now, it's just another way to trick us."
It was not impossible. After they had bid for the Spirit Tempering Pill, they would not be able to bid in the subsequent seventh-level sword manual. They could only watch helplessly as Du Nanfeng or Wang Zhong bid for it.
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"If people like Du Nanfeng who likes sword techniques or swordsmen learn the sword manual, wouldn't it greatly increase their strength, and eventually able to crush our Miao clan?"
It seemed to make sense.
Miao Jian clenched his fists so tightly that they creaked, and his gaze was extremely vicious. He growled, "Lin Mo! I definitely won't let you off so easily."
This time, Du Nanfeng and Lin Mo had unknowingly taken the blame. One had to know that Lin Mo had not revealed any information. Du Nanfeng had only found out about this matter after the appearance of the seventh-level sword manual. The two of them had not communicated with each other beforehand.
The father and son of the Miao clan were the ones who wanted to bid for the Spirit Tempering Pill, and there was no one making things difficult for them. Du Nanfeng indeed needed this pill. However, the father and son duo was too narrow-minded and could only blame others for their misfortune.
Chapter 63 - The System Has Completed the Manual. Top Ninth-Level Cultivation Technique Emerges!
Chapter 63 The System Has Completed the Manual. Top Ninth-Level Cultivation Technique Emerges!
The first to withdraw was the powerful Miao clan. It shocked the others greatly.
"Why did the Miao clan stop bidding? This is a seventh level sword technique. It's a rare opportunity. If we miss this opportunity, who knows when we'll have to wait for the next time?"
"It seems that the Miao clan has spent a lot of spirit stones to buy the Spirit Tempering Pill earlier. Now, they simply can't afford to spend so much money, so they can only stop bidding." "Isn't that too much of a pity? I originally thought that their strength would increase greatly after obtaining the Spirit Tempering Pill, which would widen the gap between the other clans. However, if this sword manual falls into the hands of the Du clan or the Wang clan, won't they be unable to catch up in the future?"
"You can't put it that way. What if the Wang and Du clans can't understand this sword technique?"
As the price increased, the tension in the hall rose. At this time, the foreign expert also withdrew from the auction. After all, it was not his own territory, so he did not have that many spirit stones on him. He could only stop with hatred.
Only Du Nanfeng and Wang Zhong competed to the end.
"It seems that unaffiliated cultivators like us don't have the chance to practice seventh-level martial arts. Only those powerful and well-established clans can do it."
Some people had different views on this.
A cold snort came from the crowd. "That might not be the case."
The person who said this was dressed exotically. The leather coat made by the silver ring wind wolf was filled with an indescribable domineering aura. The wolf's head was just on his shoulder, retaining the power when it was alive. He was eyeing the crowd covetously.
One had to know that the silver ring wind wolf was powerful and extremely fast. It was difficult for ordinary people to find its tracks, but a man was able to use its entire fur. From this, it could be seen that he was extremely powerful.
"Since you don't have that much money, why don't you just…"
The determination and ruthlessness in his eyes showed that he was someone who had spent a lot of time licking blood from swords. It was likely that he had done this kind of thing in the past.
As soon as these words were said, the expressions of the people around him instantly became subtle, and the gazes they looked at him with were filled with admiration.
He remembered that the last person who had such thoughts was now two meters tall.
"Isn't it good to be alive? Do you have to seek death?"
"I respect you as a man."
When someone heard these words, they hurriedly sat far away as if they were trying to draw a clear line with him, afraid of being implicated in the matter.
Some people who were on good terms with him also knew of Lin Mo, so they reminded him.
"I advise you to quickly dispel such dangerous thoughts. You know about Scorpion, right? Even the one on the wanted list couldn't bid for it, so he wanted to snatch it from him. In the end, he was instantly killed before he could even make a move."
That person had also heard of Scorpion's name, so he was instantly stunned. "No, it can't be? Instantly killed?"
"How could it not be? We saw it with our own eyes. Moreover, there are several ninth-level spirit gathering realm experts this time, and they all seem to be on good terms with Lin Mo. The members of the four great clans aren't just for show, and they won't just sit idly by."
"Making a move in Qingyang City… Isn't this a clear slap to their faces? I'm afraid it's because they're tired of living. Moreover, do you think that you'll be able to snatch it away from the four great clans?"
He could not help but swallow his saliva. The thought that had just popped up in his mind instantly vanished, and he decided to live with his tail between his legs.
Other than him, some people had other devious ideas. However, after looking at the two great clans that were competing fervently, and weighing his own strength, they gave up in the end.
Although seventh-level martial arts were tempting, they still needed to be alive to learn them. If they offended the four great clans because of this, they would probably be on the run from now on.
"80,000 spirit stones!"
Du Nanfeng shouted out this price in a heroic manner, instantly becoming the center of attention. The entire venue was instantly silent. Even the sound of a needle falling to the ground could be heard.
Such a high price was unprecedented in Qingyang City. It was simply a new record! Even Wu Jin was extremely excited. "80,000 spirit stones. Is there any higher price than this? If there isn't, the seventh-level sword manual will fall into his hands."
Everyone's gaze subconsciously fell on Wang Zhong Wang Zhong could not help but sigh. He revealed no reaction. Everyone knew that the final winner had been decided.
At the same time, the system notification sounded in Lin Mo's mind.
( Ding! Host has auctioned a seventh-level martial art, Broken Cloud Sword Manual. ]
[ Successfully triggered 3,000 times critical strike return. ]
[ Ninth-level Broken Cloud Sword Manual. ]
Ecstasy surged into Lin Mo's heart. He was even happier than Du Nanfeng who had successfully bid the sword manual.
His guess was correct! He could use the system to complete the incomplete martial art! This meant that in the future, as long as there was a high level incomplete martial art, he could complete it with the help of the system. Moreover, compared to high level martial arts, this incomplete martial art was easier to obtain!
This was because the requirements to learn incomplete manuals were much higher. Some of them were even impossible to do so. They held no value to those who owned them. Thus, it would be much easier for Lin Mo to collect them.
The most important thing was that this Broken Cloud Sword Manual was extremely powerful. The incomplete manuals were all at low seventh-level. Initially, he had wanted to say that the complete version would be at least eight or ninth-level. However, he had not expected that it would give him such a huge surprise.
It was actually at the peak of the ninth-level!
Lin Mo's emotions stirred up a huge wave, causing him to be unable to calm down for a long time. He had even started to think about how he could quickly collect the incomplete version and use the system to complete it.
Chapter 64 - The Miao Clan's Invitation
Chapter 64 The Miao Clan's Invitation
"Thank you all for participating in this auction. Today's auction ends here."
Even though the auction had ended, the crowd's enthusiasm had not subsided. They were still immersed in the auction. After all, such a scene could only be seen once in their lives.
Whether it was the top sixth-level Spirit Tempering Pill or the low seventh-level Broken Cloud Sword Manual, it was enough to broaden their horizons. This trip was not in vain. They could boast about this auction for a lifetime.
At this moment, there was an undercurrent between the four great clans.
"Congratulations, Brother Du. After bidding for this sword manual, I believe that your strength will definitely rise to another level in the future."
Wang Zhong was worthy of being the clan leader. He smiled and went up to congratulate the Du clan. This kind of magnanimity and breadth of mind was truly incomparable.
In comparison, Miao Jian and the others appeared somewhat cold. However, they walked forward with gloomy expressions and said, "Congratulations, but whether or not you can learn it is another issue. Otherwise, spending so many spirit stones to bid for it would be a waste."
The rest of the words were purely to disgust people. Anyone could see the unwillingness of the Miao clan members.
Du Nanfeng did not care at all. He said indifferently, "There's no need for Brother Miao to worry. Our Du clan has many disciples. No matter how disappointing we are, we can still have a disciple who can grasp a move. On the other hand, Brother Miao doesn't even have the chance to do so."
Du Wan also chimed in from the side. "Father, let's not worry about it. Didn't the Miao clan also bid for the Spirit Tempering Pill? Anyone can take the pill. It's unlike cultivating sword techniques which require talent. Presumably, the Miao clan's strength will also rise, unlike us who still have to study the sword manual."
What did he mean by anyone can take the pill?! Hearing this, the Miao father and son were so angry that their facial features were a little distorted.
On the surface, it was indeed as Du Wan said. There was no threshold for the pill to be taken. Once taken, it would immediately take effect, and one's strength would rapidly increase.
However, how could a sixth-level pill compare to a seventh-level sword manual? Once one successfully learned the Broken Cloud Sword Manual, it would be comparable to the effects of several Spirit Tempering Pills.
Moreover, there was only one medicinal pill, but the sword manual could be learned by anyone with talent. Even if one did not have such talent, it could be passed down from generation to generation. These two items could not be compared at all!
The atmosphere of the Miao and Du clans was suddenly a little tense, and the smell of gunpowder in the air became even more intense. Wang Zhongcai's eyelids twitched as he watched from the side, afraid that they would fight if they did not agree with each other.
Originally, the Du clan would not go against the Miao clan in such a situation. After all, their strength had not reached the stage where they could compete with each other. Naturally, they would avoid the fight if they could.
However, ever since the demonic beast sent by Lin Mo, and Du Nanfeng who had also recently broken through and gained some confidence, he was not afraid of Miao Jian and the others at all.
Miao Jian's expression was dark and cold. He seemed to have thought of something and slowly revealed a smile. "Brother Du, you're too modest. I still have important matters to attend to, so I'll leave first."
After saying this, he turned around and left without any hesitation.
The Du father and son looked at each other and felt that it was a little strange. Leaving just like that was really not like Miao Jian's character. However, they could not explain why.
After all, the Miao and Du clans had fought for so long, and the existence who understood their enemies the most was their opponent. Du Nanfeng felt that he understood Miao Jian quite well.
Seeing them walk toward Lin Mo, he could not help but say, "Let's go. Let's follow them and see what's going on."
Seeing the Miao clan walk over, Wu Jin frowned and could not help but remind Lin Mo, "Master, be careful. They don't come with good intentions."
Everyone could see that Miao Jian also wanted the Broken Cloud Sword Manual, but he did not manage to bid for it. The conflict with Du Nanfeng and the others earlier was also seen by everyone. It was hard to say if they would vent their anger on Lin Mo.
However, Lin Mo was not afraid at all. He did not believe that Miao Jian had the guts to make a move right now.
Unexpectedly, Miao Jian's attitude was very calm. It could even be said that he was amiable.
"Previously, I was a little unhappy with Mr. Lin, but after thinking about it carefully, I realized that it was all a misunderstanding. I hope you can give me a chance invite you to my abode to hold a banquet to apologize to
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These words were heard by Du Nanfeng and the others who had rushed over from behind. They could not help but mutter, "The sun has risen from the west! Miao Jian lowered his head to admit his mistake. This is really strange."
The father and son looked at each other. This really did not seem like Miao Jian's style.
"Could it be that he realized that Lin Mo is powerful and he wants to mend their relationship? Not only can Lin Mo take out a sixth-level medicinal pill, but he also has a seventh-level sword manual."
It was not impossible, but based on Miao Jian's character, he was someone who would seek revenge for the smallest grievance. If he did not let Lin Mo off the hook, he would definitely not let this matter rest. How could he so easily make peace now?
Seeing that Lin Mo did not reply immediately, Miao Jian continued, "After all, we're still in Qingyang City and we'll meet each other often. I even prepared some small gifts. I hope that I can meet you with a smile and forget about the enmity between us."
Miao Jian's attitude was so low. After all, he was the leader of the four great clans. If Lin Mo rejected him, it would be a matter of public opinion. He would say things like Lin Mo was arrogant and did not know how to appreciate favors.
Wu Jin reminded Lin Mo in a low voice, "Things are bound to go wrong. I think Master should be more careful. Why don't you just find an excuse to reject him?"
Lin Mo naturally knew the reason behind it. After all, he and Miao Jian had a deep grudge, and they had offended each other several times. In addition to the interference of the Lin clan, no matter how he looked at it, there was no way for them to be on good terms.
Since he knew that the other party had malicious intentions, he had to be on guard and would not step into the other party's trap. However, Lin Mo's thoughts were different from others.
"Since the leader of the Miao clan has extended a cordial invitation, how could I refuse? After I settle the matters at the auction, I'll immediately visit you."
Hearing these words, Miao Yan, who was at the side, immediately revealed a malicious smile. On the other hand, Miao Jian's expression remained the same. There seemed to be a layer of faint fog deep within his eyes, and the true expression on his face could not be seen clearly.
Chapter 65 - The Collusion Between the Lin and Miao Clans. The Emergence of a
Chapter 65 The Collusion Between the Lin and Miao Clans. The Emergence of a Conspiracy
Even though Miao Jian was smiling, he still felt as if he was wearing a mask. "Let's do it today. I'll be honored by your presence. Please don't miss the appointment, Mr. Lin."
When the Miao clan walked out of the auction house, Wu Jin was a little anxious. He quickly said, "Why did Master agree to them? Isn't this like a sheep entering the tiger's den and never coming back? Master is leaving anyway, so there's no need to create more trouble."
Du Nanfeng had not left yet. He was also very surprised to hear that Lin Mo had agreed to Miao Jian's invitation. Since they were acquainted and Lin Mo had been very helpful to them, he walked over and reminded him.
"I've fought with Miao Jian for so many years, and I know his character very well. He has always taken revenge. You've offended him quite a few times before, so this invitation definitely won't be so simple. Perhaps he's looking for an opportunity to lay his hands on you."
Clearly, Du Nanfeng and Wu Jin had the same thought.
Lin Mo's eyes were cold. "Since they want to invite me into their trap, why don't I go along with their wishes? It's still unknown who will
win."
He knew that the Miao clan and the Lin clan's second elder were in collusion, and both sides had reached the point where they would not rest until one of them was dead. Sooner or later, they would make a move on him. Even if he refused this time, who knew what would happen next?
"It's better to take the initiative and let the Miao clan misunderstand that I have let down my guard. Let's see what kind of tricks they have up their sleeves."
Hearing these words, Wu Jin finally felt at ease. As long as Lin Mo was not fooled by the Miao clan's sugar-coated words, it would be
good.
Du Nanfeng and Du Wan also admired Lin Mo's schemes and methods. It turned out that he had seen through all of this thoroughly.
"It's just that Miao Jian's cultivation is powerful, and along with the other members of the Miao clan, if you go to their mansion alone, I'm afraid you'll be in danger."
If the members of the Miao clan really made a move, no matter how powerful Lin Mo was, he would probably end up in jail.
Lin Mo was not worried about this. The current him was not the same as when he first came to Qingyang City. He was 100% confident now.
Especially since he had previously trained in body refining martial arts. Even if Miao Jian was at the peak of the ninth-level spirit gathering realm, Lin Mo was still able to use his powerful four limbs to face him head-on. As for the others, they were not enough to be mentioned at all.
Lin Mo did not tell the Du father and son about this. After all, this was his trump card. He only said, "Since I dare to attend the banquet, I'm sure that I've made all the necessary preparations. There's no need for everyone to worry about me."
When Du Nanfeng heard these words, he immediately understood that Lin Mo must have some unknown secrets and methods. Otherwise, why would he dare to attend the banquet alone?
After all, to be able to casually take out a fifth or sixth-level demonic beast, or even a seventh-level sword manual, Lin Mo's true cultivation might be even more formidable than he had imagined.
Du Nanfeng looked at Du Wan and could not help but sigh.
"Why is the difference between humans so big?"
Du Wan: ???
"You and Mr. Lin are about the same age, but look at him."
Du Wan: ???
It was not that you could not praise Lin Mo, why must you step on Du Wan?
Du Wan said with a grievance, "Mr. Lin is no longer an ordinary person. How can I be compared to him? However, I'm still a little worried. Even if Mr. Lin is powerful, what if the Miao clan tries to pull some underhanded tricks?"
Du Nanfeng shook his head. His view was different from his. "Wan'er, you have to remember one thing. In the face of powerful strength, all plots aren't valid. Do you think that according to Lin Mo's character, he's the kind of person who does things rashly?"
Du Wan thought for a moment and shook his head. He couldn't help but say, "But going alone is too…"
No matter what, Lin Mo had already made his decision. The two outsiders had already said what they wanted to, and there was nothing they could do to change it.
The Du father and son walked out of the auction hall. Du Nanfeng could be said to be extremely emotional this time. "Looks like I've underestimated Lin Mo in the past. I'm looking forward to the outcome of his trip to the Miao clan."
On the other side, the entire Miao clan was busy preparing for Lin Mo's arrival. Other than that, there was also an unexpected guest. However, he was dressed in a black robe and his entire body was wrapped up tightly. No one knew his true identity.
However, looking at Miao Jian and Miao Yan, they seemed to be rather respectful toward him.
"How is your situation this time?"
Without any outsiders present, Miao Jian finally need not hide anymore. The anger that he had accumulated finally erupted at this moment. A powerful airflow spread out in the surroundings, causing several chairs and tables to turn into dust.
"Lin Mo! I'll definitely tear you into pieces to vent the hatred in my heart."
Seeing him so furious, the black-robed man was very curious. "What exactly happened?"
Miao Yao gritted his teeth and said, "I didn't expect that Lin Mo and the Du clan had colluded beforehand. We were tricked into bidding for a top sixth-level Spirit Tempering Pill, but the Du clan managed to bid a seventh-level incomplete sword manual!"
The black-robed man was also shocked. "Impossible! According to my understanding of Lin Mo, how could he possibly have a seventh-level incomplete sword manual?"
From his tone, it seemed like he was acquainted with Lin Mo. However, it was unknown why he would collude with Miao Jian and the others.
"We've seen it with our own eyes. How could it be fake? Looks like Lin Mo is even more powerful than we thought. However, he has also promised to come."
When the black-robed man heard this, he nodded. "As long as he agrees, then we'll have a chance to find out what's going on."
"You have to know that he was banished by the Lin clan. His cultivation isn't high either, and all he has on him are some broken things. I can confirm that the things you're talking about aren't from the Lin clan."
Chapter 66 - He Dares to Attend the Banquet Alone!
Chapter 66 He Dares to Attend the Banquet Alone!
The black-robed man was extremely clear about Lin Mo. He was most likely a member of the Lin clan. It seemed that just as Lin Mo had guessed, the Miao and Lin clans were indeed in deep collusion.
Miao Jian guessed, "Could it be that he had some sort of fortuitous encounter outside, which caused his cultivation to increase rapidly, and as a result, able to obtain so many supreme treasures?" "We can't rule out that possibility. You have to know that he used to be a good-for-nothing. Now that he's so powerful, it seems like he has obtained quite a number of treasures. If all of these can be obtained by us…"
The black-robed man laughed sinisterly, his tone filled with greed.
Miao Jian also revealed a sinister smile. "Since he has so many high-grade heavenly treasures, martial arts, and weapons, he'll definitely hide them in the auction house. When the time comes for him to leave, it will be the best time for us to make our move!"
As expected, they were up to no good! Their real target was the auction house. This was something that Lin Mo had never expected.
Luring the tiger away from the mountain by inviting Lin Mo to the Miao clan, they could take this opportunity to rob them. What vicious thoughts.
Miao Yan was a little puzzled as he asked, "If that's the case, why didn't both sides do it at the same time? Since Lin Mo has the guts to come here, we might as well just let him die."
However, the black-robed man said, "That's not appropriate. Previously, we had also sent out assassins, but in the end, they all died without success. I think that they all fell into Lin Mo's hands. Until now, we still don't know what his true cultivation is. It's better not to act rashly."
What he said made sense. If both sides were to proceed at the same time, they would both have to ransack the auction house and kill Lin Mo. Such a risk would be too great for them. For the sake of safety, it would be better to make a move on the auction house first.
"I think that if Lin Mo returns and sees that the auction house has been ransacked, he would sure be devastated. After all, the treasures and auction hall are his hard work."
The expression on Miao Yan's face was a little strange. The coldness in his expression was like a venomous snake hissing its tongue, causing people to shudder in fear.
He asked excitedly, "Father, are we going to make a move as soon as Lin Mo arrives?"
Miao Jian's gaze was vicious. He shook his head and said, "You guys should head to the entrance of the auction house in advance and wait for him. Doesn't Yan'er want revenge? It's time for you to show off your skills."
Miao Yan revealed a bloodthirsty smile. "I can't wait. It's good enough for Lin Mo to be so relaxed for so many days." At this moment, Lin Mo was completely unaware of the impending danger of the auction house.
When he arrived at the entrance of the Miao clan, Miao Jian personally brought people over to welcome him. His face was filled with enthusiasm as if he had changed into a completely different person from his previous cold and ruthless self.
"Mr. Lin is indeed a kind person. You came as promised."
"What are you talking about? The head of the Miao clan invited me. Why would I miss the appointment?"
The two of them exchanged pleasantries. Those who did not know better would have thought that they had a very good relationship. In reality, they had already reached the point where they could not tolerate each other. They were only a step away from breaking through that layer of patience.
It was just that they had all become sly foxes, and no one could see the strange expressions on their faces.
Seeing that Lin Mo had come alone, Miao Jian's eyes flashed slightly, and he seemed to have thought of something. "Let's not stand at the door and talk anymore. Please come in." As he spoke, he made a gesture to invite him in.
"Mr. Lin, please take your seat."
Miao Jian and his group welcomed Lin Mo in. Other than Miao Jian, there were also a few elders of the Miao clan present. It was strange to say that Miao Yan was not here.
The seemingly harmonious atmosphere was actually surging with undercurrents. Lin Mo carefully observed the surrounding environment. There were no formations or traps, and he did not know what kind of show Miao Jian was going to perform next. In any case, he would take whatever came his way. Based on his strength, he was not afraid of the Miao clan at all.
Miao Jian smiled faintly. "Someone bring some good tea for Mr. Lin."
On the other side, in the auction house.
It had been a while since Lin Mo had left, but Wu Jin was worried and kept pacing back and forth. He did not know why, but he kept feeling uneasy as if something big was going to happen soon.
"I don't know if there will be any danger. What if the Miao clan does something bad to Master?"
Miao Qing had seen Lin Mo make a move before. He was able to kill several powerful law enforcement elders of the Miao clan in a single move. How could such a person fall into a trap so easily?
"Don't worry. Master is very powerful. Even if he can't win, he can retreat unscathed. We don't have to worry."
Even though he said that, the uneasiness in his heart did not decrease by much.
"The Miao clan is full of schemes and tricks. Who knows if they'll come up with some despicable means to ambush us?"
Realizing that he still had the Miao clan by his side, Wu Jin quickly changed his thoughts. "That's not what I meant. Although you're a member of the Miao clan, you're different from them."
In the beginning, Wu Jin was also wary of Miao Qing. After all, he was from the Miao clan. However, when he knew more about him, Wu Jin sympathized with him. He also knew that Miao Qing and Miao Jian were not birds of the same feather.
"You don't have to explain. I understand what you mean. I've long drawn a line between myself and those people. I'm also very disgraced by their actions. It's fine if I don't want such a clan! It's humiliating for my ancestors."
As the two of them were conversing, a cold male voice sounded.
"You're still boasting shamelessly even at the end of your life."
Dozens of black-clothed men descended from the sky. The leader of the group circulated powerful spiritual energy in his palm and struck Wu Jin's body.
The surrounding air currents surged wildly. A huge palm descended from the sky with a destructive force. The floor tiles flew one after another and were overturned by this powerful force. Even the ground was cracked open with countless cracks of varying depths.
Not to mention Wu Jin, who was halfway through his life. His entire body flew a hundred meters away, and he suddenly spat out a large mouthful of blood. It was clear that his internal organs were all heavily injured.
Chapter 67 - Luring the Tiger Away from the Mountain. The Crisis of the Auction House
Chapter 67 Luring the Tiger Away from the Mountain. The Crisis of the Auction House
Miao Qing hurriedly caught Wu Jin and probed him with his spiritual energy. It could be said that all the meridians in his body were exhausted. This was truly a vicious attack. Even if he were to be saved, Wu Jin would probably be a cripple and would never be able to cultivate again.
Miao Qing knew that this group of people did not come with good intentions. He felt that they looked somewhat familiar as if he had seen them somewhere before. "Who are you people? Don't you know whose territory this
is?!"
When the leader saw Miao Qing, a trace of surprise flashed across his eyes. He then laughed out loud and said, "Miao Qing, I thought that you had died in the wilderness. I didn't expect you to become Lin Mo's dog. You were lucky enough to have escaped death previously but this time, you won't be so lucky anymore."
Miao Qing would never forget the familiar voice. He said in disbelief, "It's you, Miao Yan!"
Miao Yan took off his mask and sneered. "That's right, it's me. I was wondering why no one could find you. So, you were hiding here."
Thinking about how Miao Qing and Lin Mo were together, Miao Yan's anger grew. Both of them liked to go against him. He wished he could tear the two people into pieces.
"You guys are about to die. If you know what's good for you, hurry up and tell me where Lin Mo's treasures are. Maybe I can let you guys die with a complete corpse."
Miao Qing bit his lip. "I don't know!"
In reality, Lin Mo handled those treasures himself. He had never let others touch them, not even Wu Jin. Therefore, Miao Qing really did not know where Lin Mo kept the treasures, but Miao Yan thought he was lying.
"What a loyal dog. You don't even want your life. When you were in the Miao clan, why didn't I see you being so loyal?"
Whenever Miao Yan thought about how Miao Qing had once gone against him and how he was now hanging out with Lin Mo, he could not help but curse.
"You have the blood of a traitor and a lowly person! You actually colluded with Lin Mo. There's no one like you in our Miao clan!"
Miao Qing turned a deaf ear to Miao Yan's curses.
Miao Yan and the others had come in full force, and they had brought so many experts with them. It would be difficult for Miao Qing to escape alone, not to mention that Wu Jin was heavily injured. It could be said that he had no way of surviving. However, he definitely would not abandon Wu Jin and save himself.
"Leave quickly and don't bother about me. Quickly go and inform Master…" Wu Jin spoke intermittently and feebly. He would not be able to hold on for long.
"But…"
Wu Jin revealed a bitter smile. "There are no buts. If this drags on, even you won't be able to leave!"
Miao Yan seemed to have seen through the thoughts of the two of them. His eyes were filled with blood lust and ruthlessness. "None of you will be able to walk out of this door alive today!"
The moment he finished speaking, his subordinates all pounced over.
Miao Qing was instantly entangled with them. However, how could he possibly defeat these elites of the Miao clan? Every single one of them had the strength of at least fifth stage spirit gathering realm.
Not long after, several wounds appeared on his body. Miao Yan smiled coldly and looked at him as if he was a dead man. "The rest of you, come with me. Let's see just how many treasures there are here!"
Miao Qing wanted to stop them, but there was nothing he could do. He could only watch as the group of people charged around like bandits.
Seeing that Miao Qing was trapped, Wu Jin struggled to get up from the ground. He was clearly heavily injured and his internal organs had been crushed by the spiritual energy. No one cared about this person who was about to die.
However, he seemed to have unlimited potential. With a roar, he suddenly pounced over and hugged one of the people, trying to give Miao Qing a chance to escape.
"Miao Qing, leave quickly and inform Master!"
However, this kind of power was no doubt like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
"You're courting death." With just a casual sentence, Wu Jin was once again pushed away. A huge amount of spiritual power surged over and crushed his body.
Boom.
This time, Wu Jin had been thrown to be a hundred meters away. Then, he landed heavily on the ground, forming a dent. A large pool of blood flowed out from under his body. He twitched a few times, and then, there was no more movement.
When Miao Qing saw this scene, his eyes were red as he shouted, "Wu Jin!"
At this moment, he really hoped that a miracle could happen, similar to the last time when Lin Mo suddenly appeared and saved him.
"I'll definitely avenge you!"
The Miao clan members seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world and once again surrounded him. "You can't even protect yourself, yet you still want to avenge this trash?"
The color of blood spread throughout the auction hall, but Lin Mo knew nothing about
it.
The fragrance of the tea filled the air. It seemed peaceful but it was just a test from both sides.
"Since Mr. Lin is a straightforward person, then I won't beat around the bush. I think you're a very capable person, and I believe that you won't be tied down to a small city like Qingyang City."
Miao Jian's tone paused, and he sized up Lin Mo's expression. "I have a top fifth level chaos origin pill here. I'll gift it to you as a token of my appreciation. If you don't accept it…"
Miao Jian took a sip of his tea. His tone was calm, but the originally harmonious atmosphere had changed. It was as if an undercurrent had suddenly surged, and the air was a little uneasy and oppressive. It was as if a storm was about to come.
How could Lin Mo not understand the meaning behind his words? He hoped that he could leave as soon as possible. First, he had to be courteous before he attacked. If he did not accept it, he was afraid that what he was waiting for would be a fight.
"Clap clap clap."
Miao Jian clapped his hands and a servant walked up with a box made of hundred-year-old agarwood. Just this box alone was worth a thousand gold coins, not to mention the items inside.
Chapter 68 - Wu Jin Is Dead. Miao Qing is Seriously Injured!
Chapter 68 Wu Jin Is Dead. Miao Qing is Seriously Injured!
Opening the box, the fragrance of medicine assaulted his nostrils. The round pills were lined up in a row. At a glance, there were no less than ten of them.
In order for him to leave, this old fox was actually willing to spend so much money. Lin Mo suppressed the confusion in his eyes. Based on his relationship with Miao Jian, something is wrong.
"Clan head Miao is too polite. How could I not agree to such a huge sum of money for me?"
Even if Miao Jian did not say anything, Lin Mo would still have to leave. He could even earn these dozens of pills for free. Why not? After all, the improvements that Qingyang City could bring to him were negligible. The only way was to leave this place as soon as possible and head to a better place.
Previously, Lin Mo had received an invitation from the royal city. Even if he could not stay in the clan in the future, he could still go to the royal city to explore.
Seeing Lin Mo agree, Miao Jian was stunned for a moment. He originally thought that he would have to spend more time talking, or even fighting with each other. "If this is the case, then everyone will be happy. I wonder when you will set off?"
From his tone, it seemed like he was not willing for Lin Mo to stay in Qingyang City for even a moment longer. Lin Mo said indifferently, "After a few days."
Miao Jian chatted for a while more. Lin Mo did not know if it was his misconception, but he kept feeling as if he was deliberately stalling as if he did not want him to leave.
A faint sense of unease surfaced in Lin Mo's heart. Could it be that Miao Jian and the others could not hold it in any longer and were about to make a move?
Looking around, he could sense a few powerful spiritual energies. However, they were not a threat to Lin Mo. The Miao clan was a powerful family, so how could they only have a few powerful experts?
Something was clearly not right. There must be something that he had overlooked. The sense of unease in Lin Mo's heart grew stronger by the minute.
The auction house!
Lin Mo suddenly stood up from his chair. "The sky is getting dark. I won't disturb the head of the Miao clan anymore. We'll talk again in the future if we're fated."
Miao Jian's gaze fell outside the window. The smile on his face deepened. "In that case, I won't keep you here anymore."
He did not say anything to stop Lin Mo from leaving. Looking at Lin Mo's hurried back, the third elder beside him had an unconcealed killing intent on his face.
"It seems like this kid has sensed something and will not rest until he's done with it. We might as well make a move now to prevent any trouble in the future!"
Just as he was about to step forward, he was stopped by Miao Jian.
"Clan head, what's the meaning of this? Aren't you afraid of letting this kid escape?"
In the face of the third elder's confusion, Miao Jian shook his head. His expression was filled with viciousness. "You don't know about this. What is more despairing than letting him see all his hard work go up in flames with his own eyes?"
"Since he dared to offend the Miao clan, he'll have to pay a hundred to a thousand times the price. He'll be unable to live or die."
It had to be said that making one feel despair was truly vicious.
The malice in Miao Jian's tone shocked those around him. "Furthermore, we still don't know this brat's strength. Yan'er and the others haven't returned yet. It's best not to act rashly."
There was another reason. If Lin Mo returned and saw the miserable state of the auction house and escaped, then Miao Jian could be certain that with his current strength, he would not be able to face off against the Miao clan. Hence, he would not have to worry about the future.
Lin Mo quickened his footsteps and returned to the auction house. However, there was a group of people standing at the entrance.
"It's too miserable, everyone has died."
"Who exactly is it? How much hatred and resentment do they have to kill so cruelly?"
"The losses are quite great. I reckon all the treasures inside have been looted."
"Life is unpredictable. This is how it is in the auction business. The danger is quite great."
"But why do I hear that the owner of the auction house is very powerful? Even the members of the four great clans have to give him face. Who dares to touch the soil on the head of the lord?"
"You don't understand. Many people are desperate for wealth. Moreover, as long as they keep it a secret, no one will know. No matter how powerful they are, they won't be able to take revenge on that group of people."
Hearing the discussions of the people around him, Lin Mo's heart thumped.
"The owner is back!"
Someone saw Lin Mo's arrival and shouted. The crowd was like Moses parting the sea, automatically making a path for him.
Facing the pitiful gazes of the crowd, Lin Mo strode in with large strides. Everywhere he saw was blood red, and even the furnishings and chairs were smashed to pieces. It was a testament to the arrogance of this group of people. The first thing Lin Mo saw was Wu Jin. He was crushed by the violent spiritual power, and his limbs were all broken. His bones were also crushed, and it was almost impossible to see his human form. His eyes were staring at the ceiling. It was as if he had died with his eyes open.
Wu Jin had long since died. Even the great gods could not do anything about it.
Seeing this, Lin Mo's expression was calm. Only his eyes were deep and terrifying. It was as if the door to hell had suddenly opened, and cold air was emitted from within.
"Rest in peace. I'll avenge you," Lin Mo said softly as if he was worried about disturbing the undead. He closed Wu Jin's eyes.
Not far from Wu Jin, Miao Qing was lying on the ground, covered in wounds, bleeding profusely. It was all spiritual energy and sword wounds. There was almost no intact piece of flesh.
Lin Mo checked his breathing. It was probably because of Miao Qing's powerful strength that he was still alive.
He quickly let Miao Qing swallow the pill and transferred the spiritual energy to him. Finally, he pulled Miqo Qing back from the brink of death.