"Ling Xiao!! You're definitely targeting me on purpose!!!" Lin Xi turned his head, glaring viciously at Ling Xiao!
Why does this bastard oppose me at every turn?
And why does it seem like he can see right through my thoughts every single time?
A hundred thousand spirit stones? Aside from the Nine Dragons Cauldron, which was worth about that much, he simply couldn't scrape together that sum!
But...
If he tried to sell the Nine Dragons Cauldronback to the Yunlai Pavilion for a hundred thousand, he'd probably be beaten to death on the spot, right?
Lin Xi swallowed hard.Looking up, he saw the figures of two Divine General-level experts already standing before him.
"Ahem... Everyone, listen to me... Actually, I... I just wanted to congratulate Young Master Ling Xiao." The expression on Lin Xi's face was as if he'd been forced to eat something vile. He turned towards Ling Xiao, forcing a smile onto his face. "Congratulations, young master, on obtaining this treasure. I recognize this treasure! It's a Soul Technique!"
"Oh?" Ling Xiao's eyes narrowed, but a mocking smile played on his lips.
This damned bastard, even now he's still trying to set me up.
Since he couldn't get it,of course he wouldn't let Ling Xiao obtain it easily.
Although Lin Xi was ostensibly congratulating Ling Xiao,he had revealed the origin of the black round stone.
A Soul Technique.
Those two words alone were enough to arouse the greed of countless powerful experts.
After all,soul-based cultivation methods had been lost for ages. Every time one appeared, it sparked fierce competition among sects.
The Yunlai Pavilion had brought this item out clearly because they genuinely didn't know what it was.
But Lin Xi knew!
Once he stated it contained a Soul Venerable's technique,this little black stone would become a hard and.
Whoever held it would become a target.
Moreover,this would inevitably cause the Yunlai Pavilion to feel deep regret.
Two birds with one stone!
Hah! Who says I, Lin Xi, am a dumbed-down Son of Destiny?
Soul Technique!!
Sure enough,as soon as Lin Xi spoke, the entire auction house erupted in gasps and sharp intakes of breath.
It was well known that soul techniques were mysterious,unpredictable, and could kill.
Mastering a soul technique,even a low-grade one, would undoubtedly provide a deadly trump card in any confrontation.
Especially since so few in the Holy Land cultivated soul power.
Everyone only knew that soul techniques originated from ancient times;none had seen one, let alone knew how to resist them.
The enchanting woman on the high platform also flashed a look of surprise.
Her beautiful eyes fixed intently on Ling Xiao,clearly weighing the pros and cons of a soul technique against offending the Ling Clan.
"Heh. Even the Divine Kings and Emperors of the Yunlai Pavilion couldn't tell this black stone contains a soul technique. How did you see it? Could it be... you have an identical stone on you?" Ling Xiao hadn't shown a trace of nervousness from start to finish.
So what if it was a soul technique?
So what if they knew?
Was there anyone in Sunset City who would dare target him?
Even outside Sunset City,how many in the entire Holy Land would dare make an enemy of Ling Xiao?
Lin Xi, oh Lin Xi.
You really are my naive little cutie, full of innocent thoughts.
"I... I don't have one!!" Lin Xi panicked instantly.
He had only wanted to trap Ling Xiao,never expecting the guy to redirect the hostility onto him in the blink of an eye.
Compared to Ling Xiao,he looked like the much softer target.
Although there were many talented disciples from ancient sects in the Yunlai Pavilion,their status and background were worlds apart from Ling Xiao's.
Even if they coveted the opportunity he held,they wouldn't dare bet their lives on it.
Besides,which of Ling Xiao's fortunes wasn't incredibly coveted?
And yet,wasn't he still alive and well?
Feeling the greed in the gazes of the people around him, Lin Xi's legs trembled, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly... Damn! I was careless!
"You don't? Then aren't you insulting the esteemed elders of the Yunlai Pavilion?" Ling Xiao sneered. The enchanting woman on the high platform finally stopped hesitating. With a wave of her hand, she suddenly shouted angrily, "Seize him!!"
You must be joking. Who cares if you have one or not? We'll search your soul first.
A mere Xuan Qing ant,with no reputation whatsoever in the Eastern Lands of the Holy Land? The Yunlai Pavilion would feel no pressure killing him.
And Lin Xi certainly understood what his fate would be if he fell into the hands of the Yunlai Pavilion.
He glared hatefully at Ling Xiao,a spiritual talisman suddenly appearing in his hand. His spiritual power blazed brightly, and his figure instantly vanished from the spot.
The regret Lin Xi felt was immense.
That day when he went alone to provoke the Ling Clan,he hadn't even used this trump card.
He never expected that today,in this insignificant auction house, he would waste one of his chances for spatial teleportation.
It was crucial to know that he only had three of these Spatial Divine Talismans in total.
He had already used one in a secret realm before.So now...
he only had one chance to escape left.
As they watched the figure vanish instantly, the entire auction house fell into silence.
Clearly,many hadn't expected that an unremarkable youth with no reputation would possess such a trump card.
But...
looking at it this way,perhaps this kid really did have some heaven-defying opportunities hidden on him.
"Young Master Ling Xiao... Your treasure..."
The enchanting woman personally carried the soul stone and walked up to Ling Xiao.
Her earlier hesitation must have been noticed by this Ling Clan heir.
If she didn't act more now,she was bound to bring unnecessary trouble to the Yunlai Pavilion.
"Mm." Ling Xiao nodded, cast a challenging glance around the room, then turned and left with an air of.
He could sense that Lin Xi's aura hadn't gone far.
And by now,no matter the risk, that treasure-hunting beast should be making its move.
"Young Master Ling Xiao..."
But just as Ling Xiao stepped out of the Yunlai Pavilion,a timid young woman's voice called out from behind him.
"Hmm?" Ling Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly. Sure enough, it was Lin Meng who had followed him out.
"Miss Lin Meng, is something the matter?"
"N...no, I just wanted to... say goodbye to the young master. My senior brother and I are returning to the Flaming Cloud Sect today." Lin Meng's face was flushed, and she looked flustered.
Someone of her status originally didn't deserve to appear before Young Master Ling Xiao.
The chance for the two of them to talk face-to-face now...wasn't it all thanks to... the young master throwing his money around?
"Oh? So soon? Aren't you going to explore that ruins deep in the Sunset Mountains? You might find something there?"
Damn!
If you don't go to the Sunset Divine Mountains, how can I quietly get rid of that Yin Tianxing and how can I capture your heart?
"We're not going. Senior Brother said the opportunity in the mountains is destined to have nothing to do with us. With the young master and the Divine Maiden here, how could anyone else get a turn..." Lin Meng shook her head, a trace of reluctance seeming to flash in her eyes.
After today,she was probably afraid she would never have another chance to see Young Master Ling Xiao again, was she?
Before coming to Sunset City,Lin Meng's greatest dream was to break through to the Xuan Qing realm and become a true disciple of the Flaming Cloud Sect, like Senior Brother Yin.
But after meeting Ling Xiao,she discovered that the world was actually so vast and magnificent.
That there really could be...
a peerless young master as flawless as Young Master Ling Xiao.
Compared to him,Senior Brother Yin or whoever suddenly didn't seem so appealing anymore.