257: Chapter 257 The door was blocked again.

The person behind Yuan Laojiu wants to move against Tianyun City?

Several thoughts flashed through Huang Hui's mind.

“I'm not that stupid.”

Yuan Laojiu said coldly.

Move against Tianyun City?

He wasn't that stupid.

Not to mention him, even the person behind him would have to weigh the consequences before moving against the current Tianyun City.

However, he did indeed have that idea at the beginning.

After all, the thing they wanted was right inside Tianyun City.

But he hadn't expected the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce's auction to have so many good things this time, attracting so much attention that they had many misgivings about taking action.

“Indeed, you are not that stupid.”

Huang Hui smiled.

But some thoughts were forming in his heart.

“In extraordinary times, the grand plan must not be delayed.”

Yuan Laojiu said coldly.

Then, he walked past Huang Hui and left.

His subordinates followed closely behind and left as well.

Leaving Huang Hui there alone.

After seeing the two leave, the smile on Huang Hui's Face gradually faded, replaced by a cold expression.

“Don't think I don't know that the key to the Inverse Demon Cult is in your hands.”

...

Lin Ming was blocked at the door again, and again, and again, his path obstructed.

“Mr. Lin, my Young Miss would like to invite you to have dinner together.”

The man said to Lin Ming.

“No time, I'm busy.”

Lin Ming said bluntly.

He had no interest in enjoying this or that.

“I wonder what Brother Lin is busy with?”

A seductive voice rang out from behind Lin Ming.

This caused Lin Ming to take a glance.

“I am Pei Daiqing of the Pei Family. Greetings, Fellow Daoist.”

Pei Daiqing said with a charming expression.

Lin Ming was not affected by this so-called charm.

However, many people around were completely captivated by Pei Daiqing, looking at her with infatuation.

The Pei Family.

A local Family in Tianyun City.

There was no Nirvana Ancestor presiding over their Family; in the entire Tianyun City, only the Gu Family had a Nirvana Ancestor.

Although they didn't have a Nirvana Ancestor, they had two practitioners at the level of True Monarch of the Other Shore, so their strength was not considered weak.

And there was a recent rumor that the Pei Family seemed to have connected with an Old Ancestor, though it was unknown exactly which one.

The Pei Family was also the founder of the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce, which allowed them to intervene in its affairs to some extent, but their goals went beyond that.

“What is it?”

Lin Ming looked at Pei Daiqing and asked.

Compared to his Revered Master and Junior Sister, this woman was still a bit lacking, but she did have a different charm.

A honey trap? Using this to test him, huh?

“This humble girl would like to invite Fellow Daoist Lin to a meal. Would you give me this Face?”

Pei Daiqing invited.

She really couldn't find a good opportunity, so Pei Daiqing used the simplest method and directly invited Lin Ming.

“I don't have time recently. Thank you for your kind intentions, Fellow Daoist Pei.”

Lin Ming rejected her directly and then walked past her.

The whole process was extremely swift.

Pei Daiqing was stunned for a moment; she had thought about being rejected, but she hadn't expected Lin Ming to reject her so decisively.

This almost made Pei Daiqing doubt her own appearance.

She was rejected just like that?

It shouldn't be...

...

In the blink of an eye, the day of the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce auction arrived.

For a time, many practitioners gathered at the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce.

Including people from various major forces.

“Alchemist Tang Shuo of Baijue Mountain is here too. He's a seventh-rank alchemist and that person's Disciple.”

“This is an eighth-rank Medicinal Pill, after all. It's normal for it to attract someone like him.”

“True Monarch Kujian of the Tianshan Sword Sect. This person just fought Demonic Lord Wule of the Bliss Sect half a year ago, forcing him to flee.”

“Bliss Sect? Wasn't that sect wiped out?”

“It was wiped out, but there are still remnants. It's said that two practitioners at the level of True Monarch of the Other Shore survived.”

“These demonic cultivators really can't be completely killed off.”

“Yeah, those persistent fellows are becoming active again.”

“You all should be careful too, don't get targeted by demonic cultivators.”

“Look, that's True Monarch Mu of the Yongzhen Sect.”

“Wait, could that be Nirvana Ancestor Yun Hua of Yuanxu Mountain?”

At this moment, everyone also noticed Master Yun Hua's presence.

Mainly because she was wearing a mask and standing next to Elder Mu Shan. Initially, no one noticed, but the three people behind her, including Lin Ming, drew attention.

The few exchanges at the Martial Arts Arena that day had attracted many people's attention.

“That's right, it's that mask. It should be Nirvana Ancestor Yun Hua.”

One person replied in a low voice.

“Nirvana Ancestor Yun Hua... it's said she's also a peerless beauty. It's a pity I'll never get to see her true Face.”

“Yeah.”

“Be careful, maybe she can hear everything you're saying.”

“I wonder if other Nirvana Ancestors will appear at this auction.”

“Who knows?”

“They've probably already arrived, we just don't know it.”

“That's possible.”

“...”

Lin Ming listened to the words and various information being passed around by the people nearby, and he roughly understood a lot of things.

This also made him realize.

In this auction, he might really make a huge profit.

He was actually looking forward to it.

The group soon entered the auction house.

Their status as a Nirvana Ancestor meant they had a green light all the way; no one blocked them.

They entered the auction smoothly and went into their designated room.

They also happened to part ways with Elder Mu Shan.

“Revered Master, is there anything you want to bid on?”

Lin Ming asked.

The purpose of Revered Master's trip might be among these auction items. Lin Ming had also taken a rough look at the items, and there were indeed many good things.

“No, you guys just have a look.”

Master Yun Hua leaned back in her chair, and with a wave of her hand, a fruit landed in her palm.

There were indeed many good things, but Master Yun Hua had no intention of acting on them.

Lin Ming didn't entirely believe his Revered Master's words; if his Revered Master had a sudden whim later, the situation would be different.

Time passed minute by minute.

The participants of the auction gradually arrived.

The auction was about to start; they wouldn't delay the start just because some people were late.

Inside a certain room of the auction house.

“He didn't come.”

Vice President Qin Zhu said with a solemn expression, yet one that carried a hint of relief.

They had been looking for him all this time.

This 'they' didn't refer to their own people, but another group.

“It's for the best.”

The middle-aged man opposite Vice President Qin Zhu also nodded.

For now, the fact that no one can find him might be a good thing.