232: Chapter 232 That fragrance is so overpowering

"The second auction item..."

"The third auction item..."

Although Feng Ji was somewhat uneasy, she forced herself to calm down and continued to Host the auction.

"The final auction item."

"Half of the eternal god-burying map..."

When a crystal-clear cylinder rose from the high platform, and a yellowed animal skin scroll appeared inside, the entire auction house instantly erupted into an uproar.

Legend has it that with one god-burying map, an Eternal God-King emerges.

Hidden within it is an Opportunity that allows one to instantly ascend to the Eternal God King Realm.

Note: The cultivation Ranks of the Eternal Great World are divided into: Eternal World Master, Eternal Dao Lord, Eternal God Lord, Eternal God-King, Eternal God Emperor, Eternal God Emperor, Eternal Supreme, Eternal Great Supreme, and Eternal Saint.

An Eternal God-King dominates a domain.

How terrifying.

"Boom."

Suddenly, the Chaos Qi in the sky above Gushan City fluctuated violently. The roof of the auction hall was violently blasted into powder, and a golden palm reached out to grab the cylinder.

[Ding, the System has detected that the melon is ripe. Congratulations to the Host for starting to eat the melon.]

"Bang."

A terrifying pressure descended, and Feng Ji was directly slammed onto the floor by this pressure, unable to move.

"Swish."

At this moment, a figure in the crowd rushed towards Feng Ji, moving as fast as lightning.

Li Qing was very familiar with this figure.

[Gu Beichen, that dog, is indeed here.]

[I haven't seen him for decades, and he has already become a World Master.]

Gu Beichen.

The person who wanted her body and her life.

Feng Ji was shocked, her autumn-water-like eyes involuntarily looking at Li Qing, pleading in her gaze.

She hoped Li Qing could save her.

But Li Qing did not move.

Feng Ji's expression dimmed.

That's right.

I am merely a slave.

Why would a big shot care about the life or death of someone like me?

But at this moment, Li Qing suddenly disappeared from where he stood. Moving after but arriving first, he instantly appeared in front of Feng Ji and whisked her away.

When the two appeared again, they were in Li Qing's private room.

"Swish."

Gu Beichen appeared where Feng Ji had previously been and struck upward with his palm.

"Boom."

The golden palm was destroyed in one blow.

"Li Qing."

At this moment, Gu Beichen's gaze fell upon Li Qing, revealing a hint of coldness.

He had actually reached the World Master Realm as well.

"Yo, isn't this Little Gu?"

"You go about your business; I'm just watching."

Li Qing laughed.

Gu Beichen did not answer, his gaze falling on Feng Ji, a flash of light in his eyes.

This woman had a great secret.

He had coveted it for a long time.

He must find an Opportunity to get his hands on her.

"You are safe now."

"Find a place to hide."

"It would be best to leave Gushan City."

Li Qing transmitted his voice to Feng Ji, and at the same time, reached out and wiped Feng Ji's forehead, using the power of the Chaos Green Lotus to erase the Slave Seal.

Feng Ji's delicate body trembled violently.

The Slave Seal was gone.

She felt the world embracing her once again.

"The... the Slave Seal is gone."

Feng Ji looked at him in disbelief, tears streaming down.

Once branded with the Slave Seal, she was just a speck of dust, nothing at all.

She knew her fate better than anyone.

But now, she was free.

"Can I follow you, sir?"

Feng Ji quickly stabilized her emotions and looked at Li Qing with courage.

Li Qing "..."

[Why would she follow me?]

[You are the female protagonist; once the Opportunity arrives, your cultivation will soar.]

[Right, Gu Beichen, that dog, is now eyeing the secret on her.]

[If she leaves now, she will almost certainly fall into Gu Beichen's hands.]

[I'll protect her for a while, then.]

A secret.

What secret?

Do I still have a secret?

Feng Ji was stunned.

Why can I hear his inner voice?

Is it fate?

Feng Ji bit her red lips lightly.

"That works. Gushan City will be chaotic for a while, and it will be easy for you to get caught if you go out now."

"Then you can follow me for a while."

Li Qing nodded slightly.

"Feng Ji thanks you, sir."

Feng Ji hurriedly bowed respectfully.

"Don't call me sir."

"My name is Li Qing; you can call me Fellow Daoist Li."

Li Qing laughed.

"Then Feng Ji will boldly call you Fellow Daoist Li."

Feng Ji forced herself to calm down, but her heart was in chaos.

Li Qing nodded slightly.

His gaze turned to the scene in the arena.

"Boom."

At this moment, Gu Beichen and a middle-aged man were engaged in a fierce battle, fighting over that half of the remnant map.

"Swish."

At that moment, a figure rushed out from the shadows, shattered the cylinder with a single sword strike, grabbed the remnant map, and soared into the sky.

"How bold."

Gu Beichen and the other stopped immediately and chased after the figure.

"Heh."

"How lively."

Hum.

A huge golden incense burner suddenly descended from the sky, blasting the three of them back into the hall with one strike.

"A top-grade Innate Spirit Treasure."

Everyone was terrified, and the others in the hall who were watching the show immediately retreated outside the hall.

"This incense burner."

"Not good..."

Li Qing pulled Feng Ji into his arms and soared into the sky while holding her.

"Clang."

The incense burner emitted a sound like a bell toll, and the sound waves swept across. The Gushan Auction House instantly turned into powder, and a faint, fragrant scent permeated the air.

In the high air nearby, Li Qing held Feng Ji and looked not far away. There, a handsome young man stood with his hands behind his back, watching the three people in the arena.

"Eternal Dao Lord."

Li Qing's gaze tightened.

"Pfft, pfft, pfft."

At this moment, Gu Beichen and the other two spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Leave the item behind."

"The three of you, get out."

The young man smiled faintly.

"Whoosh."

The half of the map flew directly into the sky towards the young man.

Those who know the times are wise.

A Dao Lord killing a World Master is like killing a chicken.

"Hum."

Just then, the nearby void suddenly distorted, and a jade hand reached out from it, grabbing the half-map directly.

A graceful figure turned from virtual to real, becoming an extremely beautiful Woman in Black.

[As expected, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.]

[The item ultimately fell into her hands.]

[What a pity, the item will eventually fall into Gu Beichen's hands anyway.]

[Once you meet him, the calamity begins.]

[Your Dao Lord cultivation will become a wedding dress for Gu Beichen.]

As expected, this is her inner voice.

I don't believe in these things.

The Woman in Black glanced at Li Qing and disappeared from where she stood.

"How bold."

The young man chased after her with an angry face.

[Ding, congratulations to the Host for successfully eating the melon.]

[Ding, System reward: 3,500,000 modification points. Current balance: 5,000,000 points.]

[Ding, this melon is not very sweet; the Host squinted for half a day.]

[Ding, congratulations to the Host for triggering an additional System reward.]

[Ding, congratulations to the Host for receiving the System reward: Sword Intent Rank upgraded to Eternal God Lord Realm.]

Li Qing "..."

"Can't you just upgrade it to Eternal God-King in one step?"

[Ding, for such a lousy melon, giving an extra reward is only out of consideration for all these years.]

[Ding, if the Host doesn't want it, the System can take it back.]

Li Qing "..."

This damn System is getting better and better at roasting people.

"System, can I break through my Realm?"

[Ding, you can break through to the Late Stage Great Perfection of the World Master.]

"Break through."

[Ding, 5,000,000 modification points deducted. Current balance: 0.]

[Ding, congratulations to the Host for breaking through to the World Master Late Stage Great Perfection.]

"Fe... Fellow Daoist Li, why do I feel so hot?"

Feng Ji leaned limply into Li Qing's arms, fine beads of sweat appearing on her face.

[Not good.]

[Feng Ji has been affected by the fragrant Qi of the incense burner.]

[That is the Innate Supreme Treasure, Yin Mother Furnace.]

[Those below the World Master Realm who are affected by the fragrance are like being affected by hehuan powder.]

What?

The fragrance is that overbearing?

What should I do?

Does this mean I have to...