Chapter 104: A Thousand Gold for a Beauty

Uncle, why are there so many people here?

Young man, you don't know, today Heavenly Craft Pavilion is auctioning a Saint Rank weapon, that's why it attracted so many people.

On Liuyun Dao, in the square before a building, a large number of cultivators have gathered.

Saint Rank weapon?

Lu Xun showed a look of surprise.

Heaven and Earth, Xuan Huang — this is not only the grade of pills, but also the grade of martial cultivators' weapons and techniques.

Heaven Rank is universally recognized as the highest.

Saint Rank... only became a concept after Lu Xun introduced Saint Rank pills.

Now, Heavenly Craft Pavilion has actually forged a Saint Rank weapon?

I don't know if it's truly Saint Rank, but the name is pretty badass — it's called the Flowing Cloud Layered Shadow Sword, a mother-and-child sword.

Uncle was very enthusiastic, sharing more information.

Lu Xun, do you want to buy it?

Seeing Lu Xun somewhat moved, Chu Youqing asked.

Hmm, let's wait and see.

Lu Xun decided to take a look first.

If you want to participate in the auction, young man, you first need to pay a deposit at Heavenly Craft Pavilion; it's said you need one cubic unit of Dark Energy — that's harsh, I can't afford it.

The auction requires a deposit?

Then let's pay it.

Lu Xun, accompanied by the two women, avoided the crowd and headed to Heavenly Craft Pavilion.

Huan Ge, it's Lu Xun and Chu Youqing.

In the crowd, someone spotted Lu Xun.

It was He Huan and He Xiao.

They happened to be on Liuyun Dao today, and also came to Heavenly Craft Pavilion to join the fun.

Keep a close watch on him; this time, no matter what, we can't let him get away.

As soon as He Huan saw Chu Youqing and Lu Xun together, his eyes were filled with blazing anger.

At the previous auction, because Lu Xun secretly gave instructions, the He clan failed to obtain the Saint Rank Spirit-Tranquil Pill.

He Huan then used a Heaven Rank Spirit-Tranquil Pill, but failed to break through to the Fourth Realm.

With his talent, breaking through to the Fourth Realm isn't actually difficult; the difficulty lies in doing it within such a short time.

He Huan hates that Saint Rank alchemist intensely.

But that Saint Rank alchemist is too mysterious; he has no way to take revenge.

At this point, he came to hate Lu Xun.

If it weren't for Lu Xun, after he and Chu Youqing joined forces and then used the Heavenly Expansion United Heart Technique, this Heaven Rank Dual Cultivation technique, he would have already broken through to the Fourth Realm.

It's all Lu Xun's fault!

This is Liuyun Dao; he doesn't dare act here.

As long as Lu Xun leaves Liuyun Dao, he will surely make Lu Xun regret it.

Qiang Ge, it's Lu Xun!

He dares to come out... wait, I'll call a few people; today I'll make him unable to walk away.

On the other side, Lin Qiang and Liu Mei were also present.

Last time, after Lin Qiang was struck by Lu Xun until he vomited blood, he was then knocked unconscious by the aftermath of the battle of the Fourth Realm Sect; it was horrible.

This matter is too embarrassing; he has never dared to mention it publicly.

Today, upon encountering Lu Xun again, Lin Qiang knew he was no match for Lu Xun and decisively started rallying people.

It's him!

Lu Xun has many acquaintances.

Liu Xinghe was also there.

Needless to say, he too came for the Saint Rank weapon at Heavenly Craft Pavilion.

On Lu Xun's side, after completing all the formalities, he obtained a bidding paddle and three front-row spots.

He didn't have to, like other cultivators, just watch the spectacle from outside.

Lu Xun, Liu Mei and He Xiao are also here.

Hmm, I saw that.

Lu Xun likewise saw He Xiao, Liu Mei, and the others.

Damn it!

He Xiao was very depressed, because when Lu Xun looked over, he actually didn't dare meet his gaze.

Lu Xun is quickly becoming his inner demon.

Lu Xun must die!

He Xiao noticed this and developed killing intent toward Lu Xun.

If Lu Xun doesn't die, he will eventually become a mental obstacle in He Xiao's heart, slowing his progress.

But with his strength, he simply can't do anything to Lu Xun.

Furthermore, the laws in the capital are strict; fighting is tolerable, but killing someone, especially a peerless genius, is a major crime.

It's started!

A few minutes later, a middle-aged man resembling a shopkeeper walked onto the high platform and began this auction.

Ladies and gentlemen, this time our Heaven Craft Pavilion is auctioning a third-grade saint-tier weapon called the Flowing Cloud Layered Shadow Sword; although it is third-grade, for third-realm martial cultivators it is handier than fourth- or fifth-grade weapons.

The shopkeeper of Heaven Craft Pavilion unveiled the veil of the saint-tier weapon.

Only third-grade?

I thought it would be fourth-grade or higher.

The shopkeeper's words disappointed many.

Martial cultivators' weapons also have a definite grade.

Third grade corresponds to third realm, fourth grade to fourth realm.

This correspondence is not as strict as that of pills; as long as you have money, even at first realm you can use fourth- or fifth-grade weapons or even stronger ones.

Some third-realm martial cultivators, if they lack funds to replace, might still be using second-grade weapons.

This Flowing Cloud Layered Shadow Sword's main blade is Flowing Cloud, three feet of blue edge, the blade forged from extraterrestrial cloud iron, the blade bears cloud patterns...

The secondary blade is Layered Shadow, one foot eight inches, forged from illusion phantom steel, the blade is semi-transparent and can refract light, producing multiple afterimages when swung...

The reason we classify it as saint-tier is that the Flowing Cloud Layered Shadow Sword comes with three sword techniques when used: Flowing Cloud Thousand Illusions, Layered Shadow Triple, and Cloud Shadow Mutual Birth.

As the saying goes, 'Flowing Cloud obscures the view, Layered Shadow takes the throat, cloud movement holds three parts intent, shadow hides seven parts killing intent.'

Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, the Heaven Craft Pavilion shopkeeper hurriedly introduced the Flowing Cloud Layered Shadow Sword.

As he spoke, a long and a short sword flew from Heaven Craft Pavilion, slowly gliding before everyone's eyes.

What a beautiful sword.

Lu Xun's eyes lit up.

This mother-and-son sword pair, in his view, is quite good; although it is only a third-grade sword, it actually comes with three sword techniques.

The fourth-grade heaven-tier sword Lu Xun bought, named the Shadowless Sword, also comes with just one sword technique, called Shadowless Slash.

No wonder Heaven Craft Pavilion dares to define this sword as 'saint-tier'.

This sword... not bad!

Lu Xun decided to buy it.

Not for himself, but for Murong Wan.

The long sword he previously gave Murong Wan, although fourth-grade, was only earth-tier in quality, not even as good as a third-grade saint-tier.

What a pity.

Liu Xinghe shook his head.

In his view, this mother-and-son sword has everything good, the only problem being that it follows the light and agile line, which does not suit him.

He needs a heavy sword.

The heavier, the better.

Some powerful cultivators who came specially also lost interest.

If it were before, seeing a weapon bearing the saint-tier name, they would have bought it out of curiosity.

But Lan Xing is about to embark on the Starry Ancient Road; Dark Energy should be saved where possible, no need to waste.

The auction now starts, opening bid one million Dark Energy, highest bidder wins.

After displaying the Flowing Cloud Layered Shadow Sword, the Heaven Craft Pavilion shopkeeper announced the start of the auction.

One million? To buy a third-grade weapon's price... that's extortion.

Heaven Craft Pavilion must be crazy for money.

It's hard to say whether this sword is truly saint-tier; perhaps Heaven Craft Pavilion, seeing saint-tier pills appear, just fabricated a saint-tier weapon.

Murmurs arose among the onlooking crowd.

Many cultivators felt the sword was too expensive.

Ordinary third-grade weapons, even if heaven-tier, sell for only tens of thousands of Dark Energy.

Here, the grade determines its upper limit.

Heaven Craft Pavilion, on the other hand, set the opening bid at one million.

Those who can afford it don't need it; those who need it can't afford it.

Thus, the scene fell into an awkward silence with no one bidding.

Madam...

Wait a moment; surely someone will recognize its worth.

Inside the Heaven Craft Pavilion building, a graceful woman stood behind the window, gazing down.

No one bidding?

After looking around, Lu Xun raised his sign: 'One million ten thousand.'

It's Lu Xun!

He dares to bid? Today you won't get to buy it!

Lu Xun's bid stimulated several people.

One million five hundred thousand.

He Huan directly chose to raise the bid.

He is an Immortal Cultivator, fundamentally having no use for this sword; he is deliberately opposing Lu Xun.

Not far away, seeing He Huan's bid, Lin Qiang suppressed his urge.

Three million.

Lu Xun gave a light snort and directly doubled it.

Although he does not know He Huan, the latter has twice been with He Xiao; at a glance he is clearly a member of the He family.

Five million!

He Huan refused to show weakness, adding two million all at once.

Wow!

Is this a grudge match? The bidding is so exciting.

They seem really rich.

The watching cultivators found it quite thrilling.

Ten million.

Lu Xun doubled again.

While speaking, he coldly glanced at He Huan, wanting to see if the other dared to raise the bid.

Hmph!

He Huan met Lu Xun's gaze without showing any weakness.

But he did not raise the bid lightly again.

Lu Xun suddenly raised the bid to this height, and He Huan worried that if he increased it, Lu Xun would suddenly stop bidding.

Ten million Dark Energy for a third-rank weapon—is not very cost-effective.

Weapons are different from pills.

Third-realm cultivators who take fourth-rank pills run a high risk of problems, even death.

But third-realm cultivators using fourth-rank, or even fifth-rank weapons, not only won't die—they'll become even stronger.

Even the Flowing Cloud Overlapping Shadow Sword, if it were a True Saint Stage, would still be only third-rank.

With this money, wouldn't buying a fourth- or fifth-rank weapon be better?

"Ten million once, ten million twice... ten million three times... ten million, dealt!"

In the end, He Huan backed down.

Although he wanted to show off in front of Chu Youqing, facing the wealthy Lu Xun, even with the He family behind him, he lacked the confidence.

The He family's money isn't his alone.

"Coward."

Lu Xun did not hide his contempt.

"You're asking for death! If I don't cripple you later, I don't take the surname He!"

He Huan was furious, vowing to make Lu Xun look bad later.