78: Chapter 78 The Wrath of the Chosen One!

The interior of the Tianbao Pavilion was like a world of its own.

The entire auction hall was laid out in a circular design. Embedded in the dome were fist-sized night-luminescent pearls that illuminated the space as bright as day, yet the light was soft and not piercing to the eyes.

The floor was paved with tiles polished from whole pieces of warm jade.

Stepping onto it, a gentle stream of Spiritual Qi would seep into the body through the Yongquan acupoints on the soles of the feet, making one feel relaxed and refreshed.

Taking advantage of the commotion at the entrance, Jiang Bai slipped in through an inconspicuous side door like a slippery loach.

He looked at the magnificent auction hall, which exuded luxury and heritage in every corner. Recalling the humiliation he had just suffered at the entrance, the resentment and indignation in his heart grew even stronger.

He was led by a waiting attendant to the most inconspicuous corner at the back of the hall.

The seats here were clearly prepared for those who did not have invitations.

They were for the Loose Cultivators who had barely managed to get in by relying on a few Spirit Stones.

"Snobbish bastards!"

Jiang Bai cursed under his breath, found a seat in the corner, and closed his eyes to rest, trying his best to calm the surging anger in his chest.

"Kid, take it easy."

Master Dog's voice rang out in his mind at just the right time, carrying a hint of admonishment: "This world is just like this—the strong are respected. Once you get the Crimson Blood Dragon Crystal and forge your divine weapon, you can pay back today's humiliation a hundredfold in the future! For now, the most important thing is to keep a low profile and avoid unnecessary trouble."

Jiang Bai took a deep breath and nodded.

Master Dog was right; for a gentleman, ten years is not too long to wait for revenge.

He suppressed the stray thoughts in his mind and began to wait silently for the auction to begin.

Just then, a significant commotion broke out at the entrance of the hall, followed by a wave of gasps of admiration echoing throughout the auction house.

Disturbed by the noise, Jiang Bai instinctively opened his eyes and followed everyone's gaze.

He saw a woman dressed in a tight-fitting, fiery red gown. Surrounded by a group of guards, she walked into the hall with graceful, light steps.

The woman had an enchanting figure with exquisite curves. Every step she took seemed to tread directly on the hearts of every male present.

She possessed a stunningly beautiful face capable of captivating all beings. Her skin was as white as snow, her eyebrows were like distant mountains, and her pair of soul-stirring peach blossom eyes naturally exuded charm with every glance.

It was as if she could suck a person's soul right out of them.

She didn't intentionally emit any seductive aura.

However, that innate allure and charm from her very bones was more lethal than any charm technique.

"Hiss... It's Yao Qianxue, the daughter of the Yao Family, one of the three great families of Tianyuan!"

"My god, she truly deserves the title of 'Tianyuan's Number One Beauty.' Seeing her is truly better than just hearing about her!"

"She's more than just a beauty. I heard this Miss Yao was born with a Natural Charm Physique, making her a top-tier Cauldron rarely seen in a hundred years. If one could practice Dual Cultivation with her, their cultivation would surely advance by leaps and bounds!"

The surrounding discussions reached Jiang Bai's ears clearly.

He stared blankly at the fiery red figure, feeling his throat go dry and his heart skip a beat.

He had traveled the cultivation world for many years and seen many beautiful women.

But compared to the one before him, they were all common and vulgar.

How could the light of a firefly compete with the radiance of the bright moon?

"Tsk tsk tsk... Kid, that's some high-quality goods right there!"

In his mind, Master Dog's voice rang out with a hint of lewd laughter: "This girl really does have a Natural Charm Physique! This kind of Physique is a great tonic for men! Kid, work hard and get your hands on her. Your cultivation will definitely reach a whole new level!"

Egg-on by Master Dog, Jiang Bai looked at Yao Qianxue's graceful back, and a burning fire of possessiveness instantly ignited in his eyes.

He made some inquiries and learned that the strongest person in the Yao Family was merely a Nascent Soul Old Ancestor, which filled his heart with confidence.

With his talent and Master Dog's Legacy, surpassing a mere Yao Family was only a matter of time.

Such a stunning beauty should naturally belong to a Man of Destiny like me, Jiang Bai!

While Jiang Bai was lost in his fantasies, there was another clamor at the hall entrance.

A stout young man with a fleshy face, who looked like his body had been hollowed out by wine and women, walked in arrogantly, surrounded by a group of lackeys.

"It's Lin Ruyuan of the Lin Family!"

"That useless fool is here too. It looks like he's here for Miss Yao again."

As soon as Lin Ruyuan entered, he walked straight toward Yao Qianxue, his face covered in a flattering smile.

However, Yao Qianxue only gave him a cold glance.

Without even bothering to say a word, she entered a VIP room in the front row under the guidance of a maid.

Lin Ruyuan was snubbed but didn't dare to lash out. He could only sit down resentfully in another VIP room.

Watching this scene, a cold sneer appeared on the corner of Jiang Bai's mouth.

How could a piece of trash like that be worthy of touching the woman he had set his sights on?

It was truly a toad lusting after swan meat.

However, in the next moment, when the entrance once again erupted with exclamations and flattery ten times more intense than before, the disdain on Jiang Bai's face instantly froze.

"Look! It's Chu Xiao of the Tianyan Sect! He actually came!"

"My god! It's him! The peerless Prodigy who punched and blasted Xing Lie, the Half-step Nascent Soul of the Jiuyou Sect, at the Fighting Arena today!"

The real person is a hundred times more handsome than in the Recording Stones! Such style, such poise—he is truly a god-like figure!"

Amidst the mountain-shaking waves of discussion, the Nascent Soul stage manager of the Tianbao Pavilion actually bowed his body and led the way with a face full of smiles.

Chu Xiao was dressed in white, his expression indifferent.

He walked side by side with Xu Linger, who was equally beautiful beyond words.

They didn't stop for a moment in the hall but were led directly to the second floor.

To the 'Heaven' Rank VIP suite, which only Soul Transformation Old Ancestors were qualified to enter.

Throughout the entire process, Chu Xiao didn't even spare a glance for the people below!

That innate arrogance and indifference didn't make people feel he was being rude.

Instead, it added a bit more mystery and majesty.

Jiang Bai stared deathly at that white-clothed back.

Listening to the unreserved praise and flattery of those around him for Chu Xiao, the flames of jealousy...

...almost erupted from his chest!

It's him again!

Why?!

Why is this guy the center of attention wherever he goes?

Why does he get to enjoy personal reception from a Nascent Soul expert?

Why can he have such a peerless Fairy by his side?!

The intense sense of humiliation and injustice made Jiang Bai's face turn incredibly distorted.

His clenched fists made a cracking sound.

...

On the second floor, inside the private suite.

Chu Xiao's footsteps paused slightly.

Through a large one-way crystal in front of him, he could see everything in the hall below.

His gaze swept over several key figures one by one.

[Name: Yao Qianxue]

[Realm: Fourth level of the Golden Core Stage]

[Luck Level: Blue (Deeply Blessed)]

[Recent Opportunity: Born with a Natural Charm Physique, which is about to awaken. Her Family intends to offer her as a concubine to a prominent figure in the City Lord's Mansion to exchange for the Family's prosperity. Tonight at the auction, she will cross paths with the Child of Destiny, Jiang Bai, and develop a favorable impression of him. Ultimately, with Jiang Bai's 'help,' she will escape her Family's control and become a member of his harem.]

[Name: Lin Ruyuan]

[Realm: Second level of the Golden Core Stage]

[Luck Level: Black (Enveloped in Death Qi)]

[Recent Opportunity: Soon to have a conflict with the Child of Destiny, Jiang Bai, at the auction due to jealousy and will be killed on the spot. The 300,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones and the Earth-Grade Low Grade Magic Treasure 'Golden Light Brick' he carries will become the Child of Destiny's spoils of war.]

The corner of Chu Xiao's mouth curled up slightly.

A treasure-delivery boy and a future harem member... This familiar formula, this familiar flavor.

This script truly has no originality at all.

Just then, in the hall below, inside the Yao Family's VIP room, Yao Qianxue seemed to sense something. She looked up toward the Heaven-rank suite where Chu Xiao was located.

Although she couldn't see the person inside through the one-way crystal.

She could guess that besides that envoy, the only other person in the world who could enter that place...

...was Chu Xiao, who had become famous throughout the city today.

Thinking of that punch at the Fighting Arena during the day that was like a god or demon, and that handsome face that didn't seem Mortal, a blush couldn't help but creep onto Yao Qianxue's pretty face.

In those soul-stirring peach blossom eyes, a look of girlish admiration and love appeared.

And this scene was caught perfectly by Jiang Bai, who had been staring at her intently from the corner!

Boom!

Jiang Bai felt a rush of blood to his head, and the string of his reason completely snapped at this moment!

The woman he had already designated as his personal possession was actually... actually sending flirtatious glances to the great enemy he wanted to kill?!

Uncontrollable rage and Killing Intent erupted from his heart like a volcano!

He could no longer control his emotions.

His eyes turned blood-red, and an undisguised Killing Intent pierced through the crowd like a sharp arrow.

Pointing straight at Chu Xiao on the second floor!

"Kid! Calm down! Are you crazy?!"

In his mind, Master Dog's terrified scream rang out frantically.

But it was already too late.

Chu Xiao, who was about to take his seat, narrowed his eyes slightly.

He felt it.

That faint but incredibly pure Killing Intent.

He slowly turned around and, through the large crystal, his gaze landed on the young man in the corner of the hall.

Their eyes met!

The moment he came into contact with Chu Xiao's cold gaze, Jiang Bai felt like he had been struck by lightning, and his whole body jolted violently!

He felt as if he were seeing a deity overlooking the Nine Heavens, watching him with the eyes of someone looking at a dead man!

That overwhelming Killing Intent was instantly extinguished, as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over his head.

A chill rushed from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head!

Chu Xiao looked at him, and the corners of his mouth slowly curled up.

Then, he withdrew his gaze as if nothing had happened, calmly sat in the main seat, took the spiritual tea offered by the maid, and took a light sip.

Child of Destiny?

He is nothing more than just a slightly stronger ant.