95: Chapter 95 Fifth Senior Brother, The Feud

The next day.

Yellow Heaven Pavilion

This was exactly where the auction was being held.

A magnificent pavilion nine stories high, built entirely of yellow jade silk nanmu.

At the entrance, a long line like a Dragon had already formed.

The Yellow Ox Auction truly lived up to its reputation as the Immortal City's quinquennial event.

Countless Loose Cultivators from the north, south, east, and west of the Chu Kingdom Cultivation World flooded into the Immortal City.

However, more than half of the people here could only watch the excitement.

There was no drama of people being looked down upon.

Rather, the threshold for the auction itself was extremely high; the entrance fee alone was one hundred Spirit Stones, and asset verification was required, as those with a net worth of less than one thousand Spirit Stones were not allowed inside.

This directly blocked most low-level Loose Cultivators at the door.

A handsome and heroic-looking Cultivator in black stood at the front of the line with a calm expression.

A youth at the Second Layer of Qi Refining in front of him was being coldly expelled by the guards because he could not produce enough Spirit Stones.

"If this Fellow Daoist cannot produce one hundred Spirit Stones, then hurry up and move aside! Don't block the others!"

The youth left grumbling and swearing, but seeing the sharp swords at the guards' waists, he could only slink away.

"Next!"

When it was the handsome young man's turn, he threw a Storage Pouch directly to the guard.

After the guard scanned it with his Divine Sense, his attitude instantly became respectful.

He raised his hand and swept a gray light, taking out one hundred Spirit Stones from the Storage Pouch before returning it.

He handed over a Grade B number plate and a black cloak that could block Divine Sense probes.

"Honored guest, please enter."

The handsome young man put on the black cloak and walked straight in.

He entered the Yellow Heaven Pavilion.

The view suddenly opened up.

The interior of the hall was extremely spacious, enough to accommodate a thousand people.

Surrounding the area were tiers of seats arranged in a circle, extending down layer by layer to a three-foot-high white jade platform.

Countless Night-Luminescent Pearls hung overhead, illuminating the entire venue as bright as day.

There was an entrance in each of the four cardinal directions, and Cultivators entered in an endless stream.

On the second and third floors, there were also suspended private boxes prepared for Great Foundation Establishment Cultivators or large Families, which required entering through a side passage next to the hall.

Cultivators dressed in glamorous clothes and surrounded by attendants walked into the side passage.

Some famous figures were recognized by the Loose Cultivators.

"Look, it's the Zhou Family's Eldest Young Miss, Zhou Yu! I've long heard of her reputation for beauty, and seeing her today, she truly lives up to it."

"Keep your voice down, didn't you see that the people from the White Bone Sect have also arrived?"

Cultivators from major powers did not need to hide their heads or tails and entered openly.

Following closely behind them was a Cultivator wrapped in a black cloak.

No one paid him any mind.

There were plenty of such people in the venue, and some even wore additional masks.

Only those with powerful backgrounds dared to reveal their true identities.

At an auction, what was bid on was never just the auction items, but also the bidders.

Killing for treasure after the meeting was the second 'auction.'

Having successfully entered the side passage, the handsome young man petted the cat and breathed a long sigh of relief.

It was exactly the disguised Xu Changsheng.

When the guards here saw the yellow ox token in his hand, their respect was tinged with alarm as they cleared the way.

"This way, honored guest."

He walked up the wood-carved staircase to the third floor and stood at the door of a private box.

He activated the yellow ox token in his hand.

The gold-threaded wooden door opened, and a luxurious atmosphere washed over him.

Three walls were made entirely of warm jade, and the floor was covered with dark purple exotic fur.

Directly in front was a square piece of glazed glass about ten feet wide.

The scene below was visible at a glance.

A slender figure was lying on a wide cotton-silk couch, fast asleep.

Her silver qipao was slit open, her hands were spread out, and she looked quite unkempt.

It was none other than this woman, Chu Linger.

Hearing the noise.

She woke up with a start and rolled onto the floor.

Looking at the 'Xu Changsheng' standing there.

A look of panic appeared in her eyes; she sat up straight with a kip-up and then knelt on one knee.

"Revered Master, your Servant Girl was slow to receive you."

"No matter, it was I who arrived early."

Xu Changsheng waved his hand.

"Proceed as we discussed before."

"Alright."

Just at that moment.

Heavy footsteps came from the corridor.

Chu Linger's brow furrowed.

"It's Fifth Senior Brother."

Xu Changsheng remained calm: "Mm, from now on, I will be your attendant."

*Clack.*

A few breaths later.

A large man with thick eyebrows and big eyes in a short-sleeved shirt strode in.

"Little Junior Sister, I'm here."

Chu Linger's brows locked tight: "Senior Brother Xiong, what are you doing here?"

"Naturally, I'm here to watch the auction with you, Little Junior Sister."

Xiong Meng grinned and sat down grandly on the silver-silk couch.

Chu Linger was furious: "Hmph, Xiong Meng, get out right now, or don't blame me for complaining to Revered Master later."

"You..."

Hearing Yellow Ox's name, Xiong Meng lost his composure and spread his hands.

"Junior Sister Chu, we are fellow disciples, why go this far?"

"Get out!"

Feeling the push against his back, Xiong Meng did not resist: "Sigh, Junior Sister Chu, can you really not see my devoted heart?"

"Get out!"

The push against his back grew stronger, and Xiong Meng was shoved to the door, where he noticed Xu Changsheng standing straight by the entrance.

He scanned with his Divine Sense, first in shock.

Then he became furious: "Junior Sister Chu, why is there an ant here?"

Chu Linger's eyes darted away: "He... he is my attendant."

"Attendant?"

Looking at the handsome and dashing Xu Changsheng.

An inexplicable anger rose in his heart.

"This makes no sense! I could be your attendant, Little Junior Sister, so why should this ant get to do it!"

In the next moment.

His body moved.

With lightning speed, he flashed in front of Xu Changsheng.

*Boom.*

In the next instant.

A heavy punch slammed into Xu Changsheng's stomach.

He was immediately sent flying like an arrow from a bowstring.

He crashed heavily against the wall.

He spat out a mouthful of blood.

Seeing this scene.

Chu Linger was scared to the point of Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering, her face contorting.

"Get out, get the hell out!"

Two Spirit Swords suddenly appeared by her side, spiritual power surging as a powerful might spread out.

Xiong Meng was planning to give Xu Changsheng another lesson.

He turned his head to see this scene.

His eyes widened like copper bells.

He raised his hands high.

"A mere ant, why should Junior Sister care..."

"I told you to get out!"

The Spirit Swords burst forth with dazzling light.

Feeling the killing intent coming from the sword tips.

Xiong Meng's smile froze.

"I'm going, I'm going."

With his back against the wall, he shuffled to the door and left in a sorry state.

*Thud.*

He didn't forget to close the door.

Chu Linger hurriedly stepped forward to help Xu Changsheng up.

"Revered Master, are you alright? It's all because your Servant Girl failed to look after you."

"Cough, cough, cough, it's no matter."

Xu Changsheng coughed up a large amount of blood, his gaze fixed on the door with a somber expression.

"A Second-rank Body Refiner... Xiong Meng, is it? This grudge, I will remember it."

He took the healing Medicinal Pill Chu Linger handed him.

He sat cross-legged on the spot.

Chu Linger sat behind him, her slender hands spread out and pressed against his back as she transferred her spiritual power.

Fifteen minutes later.

The turbulent Qi and blood within Xu Changsheng's body improved.

"Thank you."

Chu Linger's voice carried a sob: "Your Servant Girl really didn't mean it; I didn't expect Fifth Senior Brother to come at this time."

"Mm, I know."

Inwardly, he regretted being too clever for his own good; he had originally agreed with Chu Linger to come later, but because he wanted to exploit a time gap, he had arrived early.

*Dong!*

Just then.

A melodious toll of a bell suddenly came from below.

The Yellow Ox Auction had begun!