58: Another case of someone being a kept man.

Inside the cage, her white clothes were as pure as snow.

The woman curled up in the corner, her long hair covering her face; although her features were hidden, the loneliness and nobility emanating from her very marrow pierced the Divine Soul of everyone present like a sharp sword.

Curiously, the Great Saint-Grade sealing runes on the cage vanished silently the moment they touched her skin.

It was as if even the Laws of heaven and earth were unworthy of being imposed upon her.

Su Xuanchen sat in the grand armchair, his fingers gripping the armrests tightly, his breathing momentarily stalling.

In his mind, the System's notification sounded like a clap of thunder.

[Ding! Identity confirmed!]

[Target: Primeval Human King Reincarnation]

[Fate: Human Dao Supreme]

"Phew..."

Su Xuanchen exhaled a breath of turbid air, the greed and ambition in his eyes flashing for a brief moment.

The Human King.

That was a supreme existence from the primeval era who led the Human Race to carve a path of survival through the blood of myriad races.

If he missed out on a wife of this caliber, he would surely be struck by lightning.

"What? Interested?"

A playful voice came from beside him.

Ji Luanxi turned her head, her pale golden Phoenix eyes reflecting Su Xuanchen's slightly solemn face.

"Yeah."

Su Xuanchen didn't hide it and nodded frankly.

"I've taken a liking to her."

"But the price..."

He glanced down at the auction hall, which had already descended into a frenzy.

The price had already soared to 1.5 billion Top-Grade Spirit Stones.

This wasn't just burning money anymore; this was burning entire mineral veins.

"1.5 billion!"

The Nine-Headed Lion King of the Heavenly Demon Palace roared with bloodshot eyes, his body rolling with Demonic Qi.

"1.6 billion!"

In the Heavenly Kingdom private box, a cold voice followed immediately after.

"2 billion!"

Just then, a magnetic voice cut in.

A private box on the third floor opened.

A handsome young man with shoulder-length golden hair stepped out.

He stared intently at the woman in the cage, his eyes filled with unabashed possessiveness.

"This woman, this king wants her. Taking her back to be a foot-washing maid would be quite nice."

"2.2 billion."

Another Blood-Robed Figure appeared.

He licked his lips and smiled grimly.

"Such top-grade blood food, if used to refine a 'Blood Divine Pill', will surely help me achieve a Breakthrough to Saint King!"

The price skyrocketed, crossing the 2.5 billion mark in the blink of an eye.

Su Xuanchen rubbed his nose, feeling a bit short on cash.

Although the Su Family had just taken over Wanbao City, their foundation was still too shallow to produce so much liquid capital.

"Pauper."

Ji Luanxi glanced at him, the corners of her mouth curling up haughtily.

She extended a fair finger and gently pressed the Bidding Device.

"3 billion."

Her voice was cold and indifferent, yet it struck everyone's heart like a heavy hammer.

Silence.

A deathly silence.

The previously noisy auction hall suddenly became as quiet as a strangled duck.

3 billion?!

Where the hell did this spendthrift woman come from?!

The faces of the golden-haired youth and the Blood-Robed Figure instantly turned blacker than the bottom of a pot.

They jerked their heads up, staring intently at the Heaven-tier Room One, their killing intent almost solidifying.

"Ninth Princess!"

The golden-haired youth gritted his teeth.

"Although your Imperial Court is wealthy, aren't you afraid of the Great Emperor's blame for such squandering?!"

"None of your business."

Ji Luanxi didn't even spare him a glance, lazily leaning on the soft couch and playing with Su Xuanchen's fingers.

"This Palace has money and is happy to spend it."

"Is there anyone else who wants to raise the bid?"

Below, there was total silence.

Raise the bid my ass!

"3 billion, sold!"

The Heavenly Secret Saint King's beard trembled with excitement as he brought down the gavel.

Inside the private box.

Ji Luanxi turned her head and looked at Su Xuanchen, smiling like a little fox that had just stolen a treat.

"Su Xuanchen."

"This woman is yours now."

"Consider it... this Palace's betrothal gift to you?"

Su Xuanchen looked at her wealthy and overbearing manner and couldn't help but laugh.

He reached out, pulled the proud Ninth Princess into his arms, and gave her beautiful face a firm kiss.

"So fragrant."

"I, Su Xuanchen, will never get tired of eating this soft rice for the rest of my life."

Ji Luanxi's face turned slightly red, but she didn't push him away. Instead, she leaned against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, a slight smile on her lips.

The following auctions remained heated.

"Next item!"

The Heavenly Secret Saint King waved his hand.

A maid came up carrying a sword case.

The sword case opened.

A broken sword lay quietly inside.

The blade was covered in rust and even missing a corner, looking like a piece of scrap metal one might find anywhere on the roadside.

But the "Zhou Tian Star Emperor Scripture" inside Su Xuanchen's body began to circulate frantically at this moment!

It was... a resonance!

"This is..."

Su Xuanchen's pupils shrank.

"Everyone, although this sword is broken, its origins are astonishing."

The Heavenly Secret Saint King said in a deep voice:

"According to our appraisal, this is the sword used by the ancient 'Star Emperor' in his youth—the seven star dragon abyss!"

"Although the weapon spirit is gone, its material is the essence of a star core, making it indestructible!"

"Starting price, 500 million!"

"Buy it!"

Before Su Xuanchen could speak, Ji Luanxi had already pressed the Bidding Device again.

"1 billion."

No nonsense.

Directly doubled.

The entire audience went silent again.

"Is the Ninth Princess crazy today?"

"Su Xuanchen."

Ji Luanxi played with the jade token in her hand, not even glancing at the broken sword.

"I see you practice the Dao of stars; this broken sword should be useful to you."

"Take it and play with it."

Su Xuanchen looked at the broken sword brought in by the maid, a warm current flowing through his heart.

This woman.

Although she was a bit sharp-tongued and haughty, she was truly good to him.

"Thanks."

Su Xuanchen grasped the broken sword.

Buzz!

The broken sword trembled slightly, and a familiar star power flowed from his palm into his body.

It really was the Ancestral Master's relic!

The auction was nearing its end.

Su Xuanchen finally made his move.

He exhausted all the Top-Grade Source Stones the Su Family had accumulated over the years, and even sold off several Saint Weapons rewarded by the System, finally winning all the Heaven And Earth Treasures needed for repairing a Primordial Spirit and condensing a Physical Body.

These were the key items to awaken the remnant soul of the Lunar Empress... The auction ended.

Backstage, VIP room.

The massive cage was opened.

Su Xuanchen walked step by step toward the woman in white.

Seeing her up close, he realized the white clothes she wore were already tattered, and her exposed skin was covered in crisscrossing scars.

But even so, she didn't seem the least bit pathetic.

Those eyes.

Clear, ethereal, yet carrying an indifference that had seen through the world's vicissitudes.

"From today on, you're coming with me."

Su Xuanchen extended his hand, starlight surging in his palm, instantly shattering the shackles on her hands and feet.

The woman looked up.

It was a face so beautiful it took one's breath away, untainted by the mortal world, like a dream or an illusion.

She looked at Su Xuanchen, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.

"Who are you?"

Her voice was hoarse, yet it sounded like heavenly music.

"I'm your man... cough, I'm your boss."

Su Xuanchen coughed lightly, forcibly suppressing the flutter in his heart.

"Let me give you a name."

Looking at the woman's eyes, which were like the clear sky after a rain, two words suddenly surfaced in his mind.

"Yu Xin."

"From now on, your name will be Yu Xin."

The moment the words fell.

The woman's eyes, previously as calm as an ancient well, suddenly contracted.

A terrifying aura flashed through her body for a split second.

That was... the will of the Human King!

She stared intently at Su Xuanchen, emotion flickering in her eyes for the first time.

"How do you know... my name?"

"It's a secret."

Su Xuanchen smiled mysteriously, took out a brand-new starry robe, and draped it over her.

"Let's go, let's go home."

...Outside Myriad Dao Immortal City.

A massive Divine Boat floated in the Void Realm.

"Su Xuanchen."

Ji Luanxi stood at the bow, her robes fluttering, looking like a goddess from the Nine Heavens.

She looked at Su Xuanchen, her eyes holding a hint of expectation.

"The Demon Suppressing Abyss Secret Realm is about to open."

"That's a Great Saint's ruin with countless opportunities."

"Come with me."

"With Aunt Ye protecting us and your methods, our alliance will be enough to sweep through everything."

Su Xuanchen shook his head.

"I'm not going."

His refusal was clean and decisive.

"I'm a coward; I'm afraid of dying."

"I have a wife and kids at home waiting for me to go back and feed them."

"This kind of fighting and killing isn't for me."

The smile on Ji Luanxi's face froze.

She stared intently at Su Xuanchen, her chest heaving violently.

"Cowardly?"

"Afraid of death?"

"Su Xuanchen, can you have a bit of ambition?!"

She stomped her foot in anger.

"Fine!"

"If you don't want to go, then don't!"

"This Palace will go alone!"

"If this Palace dies inside, you can just wait to collect my body!"

After saying that.

She snorted coldly, turned into a streak of golden light, and led the experts of the Imperial Court toward the Demon Suppressing Abyss.

That retreating figure radiated a haughty "hurry up and coax me" vibe.

Su Xuanchen shrugged helplessly.

"Coax her?"

"Not happening."

"Women only slow down the speed at which I draw my sword."

"Little Friend Su."

Just then, an aged voice rang out.

An old man wearing an Eight Trigrams Daoist Robe arrived on an Auspicious Cloud.

The Old Saint of the Wang Family.

"The opening of the Demon Suppressing Abyss is a once-in-a-thousand-years Opportunity."

"This old man would like to invite Little Friend Su to travel together. I wonder..."

"Not going."

Su Xuanchen didn't even spare him a glance, directly leading Yu Xin and Su Jie onto the Divine Boat.

"No time."

The Divine Boat started up, turned into a stream of light, and sped toward Wanbao City.

Leaving the Old Saint of the Wang Family standing there awkwardly, lost in the wind... On the Divine Boat.

Su Xuanchen stood on the deck, looking back toward Myriad Dao Immortal City.

There.

Several gazes filled with malice were staring intently at his departing back.

There were also several obscure auras hidden in the shadows.

"Want to kill me?"

A cold smile curled on Su Xuanchen's lips.

He could clearly sense that unabashed killing intent.

"Su Jie."

"Present."

In the shadows behind him, Su Jie emerged silently.

"Keep an eye out."

"If anyone dares to follow..."

Su Xuanchen made a throat-slitting gesture.

"Kill them without mercy."

"Yes."