Back at the city gate, Ling Xiao had already noticed this girl in yellow. It wasn't because of her looks or talent, but because of that familiar prompt from the system. A Daughter of Destiny, possessing a thousand Karma Points. While she couldn't compare to Nian Qingyun and others, it was better than nothing. Moreover, by subduing such Daughters of Destiny, Ling Xiao could continuously gain Karma from them. Why wouldn't he do it?
"And... who is Ye Qingchan?" Nian Qingyun was slightly taken aback by the calmness on Ling Xiao's face. He pitied her? Would this Ling Clan heir be so kind-hearted? But his expression didn't seem deceptive. Could it be... that those rumors about him were deliberately spread by someone?
"Hmm?" Ling Xiao's eyes narrowed slightly, but a pained expression flashed across his face. "Ah, wife, you don't know. Ye Qingchan is an orphan girl I met in the lower realm. Her parents died when she was born, she was left to wander the streets, with no food or clothing. When I found her, she was nearly starved to death... It was truly tragic." Ling Xiao sighed, his expression growing solemn. "We cultivators defy the heavens. Our duty should be to eliminate demons, uphold the righteous path, and restore justice to the world. Although my power alone is limited, I believe that if I start by myself, love will eventually fill this world."
"This..." Nian Qingyun's pretty face stiffened. She had only asked casually, never expecting Ling Xiao to explain so seriously. She had heard previously that on his engagement day, Ling Xiao received a peerless divine sword from the Ten Thousand Swords Holy Master, only to give it to a woman named Ye Qingchan. But she never imagined Ye Qingchan's background was so pitiful. It seems I misunderstood him. It appeared this Ling Clan heir wasn't as ruthless and heartless as the rumors said; he actually had a sense of responsibility. But... something felt a bit off... Eliminate demons and uphold the righteous path?
"Wife, I know you have many misunderstandings about me, but I believe that one day, you will come to know the real me." Ling Xiao's gaze swept sorrowfully across the room, finally settling on a figure in white. Lin Xi, hehe, you'd better perform well later.
"I..."
"Alright,you don't need to say more. I know the fault doesn't lie with you. It's just that in the past, I didn't care how others maligned me. After all, when one stands high, there will always be slander. If I responded to each one, it would seem petty. From now on, I won't indulge them anymore." Ling Xiao held Nian Qingyun's jade hand and walked to the seats behind Lin Xi, sitting down. This time, Nian Qingyun surprisingly didn't resist. There was even a trace of faint self-reproach in her eyes.
Yes, she had long resided in the Ethereal Dao Palace. Everything she knew about Ling Xiao came from others' words. So much so that before even meeting him, she instinctively felt he was an arrogant, ignorant, bullying, decadent, and unscrupulous villain. But after these two days together, this Ling Clan heir was not only immensely powerful in cultivation but also broad-minded, just like a dazzling beam of righteous light! Except for yesterday when he... Hmph, no! How can I be swayed by his sweet words! Nian Qingyun, you cultivate the Dao of Emotionlessness! If you don't kill Ling Xiao, your Dao Heart will collapse!
Ding. Daughter of Destiny's feelings shift slightly. Congratulations, Host, for gaining 1000 Villain Points.
The system's prompt caused a mocking curve to lift the corner of Ling Xiao's mouth. These foolish women, once they start imagining things, it's truly fatal. As for Ye Qingchan's identity, he certainly couldn't let Nian Qingyun know. At least not before he had completely conquered her. The studies of time management and space management were vast and profound. Although Ling Xiao couldn't claim to have grasped their true essence... many predecessors in his past life had proven their feasibility through their own examples. As long as the frequency is fast enough, time can't outrun me.
"Ling Xiao... I admit I wrongly blamed you before. But don't expect me to forgive you for what you did last night." Nian Qingyun snorted coldly and turned her head away. But these words, falling into Lin Xi's ears ahead of them, instantly caused a flash of hatred in his eyes.
What happened last night... can't be forgiven? What did that pair of dogs do last night?
"Ah,between husband and wife, isn't it normal to do those things? Qingyun, I know you cultivate the Dao of Emotionlessness, but you will understand sooner or later that what I did... ah, it was all for you." Ling Xiao sighed, a bitter expression on his face.
"For me?" Nian Qingyun's delicate brows furrowed. If she had heard such words before, she would have undoubtedly drawn her sword and cut this dissolute, shameless scoundrel to pieces. But... thinking about her slightly loosened cultivation realm, Nian Qingyun actually felt... confused.
By now, Lin Xi was on the verge of complete collapse.
Things between husband and wife?What else do husbands and wives do besides argue? Could it be... Lin Xi's face turned pale. A mouthful of heart's blood surged to his lips, which he forcefully swallowed back down.
I want!
What use is this iron staff?!
Damn Ling Xiao, damn Nian Qingyun! I won't let you off! I absolutely won't let you off!!
Ling Xiao looked mockingly at the slightly trembling figure in front of him, the system's delightful sound ringing in his ears once more.
"Everyone, the auction officially begins now! The first treasure: the ancient Nine Calamities Divine Sword! Legend says this sword was left behind by a mighty figure from antiquity. Originally a top-grade Dao artifact, it is now missing two of its calamities, but its power can still rival a low-grade divine artifact!" On the stage ahead, several scantily clad women walked out, presenting a rust-covered ancient sword.
Huh? An artifact from antiquity? A good item!
"The starting bid is 10,000 spirit stones!Each increase must be no less than 1,000 spirit stones!"
"I bid 20,000!"
"30,000!!"
Instantly, the atmosphere in the auction house exploded. Many young prodigies, hearing the words "from antiquity," lost their minds.
But...
A Nine Calamities Sword missing two calamities... doesn't that make it a Seven Calamities Sword?
One hand parts the vault of heaven, one sword dances across the sky?
One man, one sword, looking down upon the nine heavens?
It was a good sword.But it was clearly a little surprise prepared for the Son of Destiny. Otherwise, given the sorry state of these minnows before him, they'd probably never manage to gather the remaining two calamities in their lifetime.
"40,000 spirit stones..." Sure enough, just as the atmosphere in the hall was growing subdued, Lin Xi's voice rang out.
Hmm? 40,000 spirit stones? Which sect's prodigy is this, daring to compete for treasure with the Young Master of the Giant Spirit Sect?
"Don't know,never seen him before. But... judging by his cultivation, he's only at the Soul Sea realm. Even if he gets the treasure, I doubt he'll leave Sunset City alive." Discussions immediately arose from the surroundings. The gazes of many sect prodigies towards Lin Xi were filled with mockery. On the path of immortality, having spirit stones didn't guarantee you could buy treasures. Killing for treasure happened daily in Sunset City. Especially for someone like Lin Xi, with no background and low cultivation, obtaining a treasure was no different from seeking death.
"41,000 spirit stones." But just as everyone was secretly sneering, a somewhat lazy voice suddenly resounded throughout the auction house.