Chapter 585: Huo Yu

"Is this the location where the auction is being held?" Chen Jing scanned the auction hall and said with some curiosity. "Though, there seem to be quite few people here."

This auction hall looked extremely luxurious; the designer of this venue was clearly no ordinary person. As soon as she stepped into the auction hall, Chen Jing felt that the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi in this place was significantly stronger than elsewhere; it was clear that a Gathering Spirit Array had been set up in this auction hall.

There were some extremely luxurious private boxes in the venue, which were clearly a privilege unique to the major powers of the Dark World. Because an auction was being held today, many of the seats here were occupied.

"How many talents are actually able to attend the International Exchange Conference? And among those who attend the Exchange Conference, how many can afford to squander wealth in an auction hall?" Lingyun said. "If it weren't for the auction being held here today, I'm afraid few people would come here."

"That's true." Chen Jing nodded, "However, these people's strength is all quite formidable."

Looking around, not a single person attending the auction was a pushover. Among these people, the lowest level of strength had already reached the Xiantian realm.

"There are empty seats over there, let's go there," Chen Jing said, pointing to an unoccupied corner.

Lingyun nodded and followed her to sit down in that spot.

"You all look like strangers here; this is your first time attending this auction, right?" Just as Lingyun and his group sat down, a very familiar-acting young man leaned over.

"We are indeed attending the auction for the first time," Lingyun nodded.

"Tsk tsk, brother, you are truly blessed." Looking at the many girls beside Lingyun, the young man's face was full of envy.

Lingyun smiled and did not explain anything. As for Chen Jing and the others, they remained silent, clearly tacitly accepting the young man's assumption.

"My name is Huo Yu. May I ask how to address you, brother?" The young man generously stated his own name.

"My name is Lingyun."

"Lingyun, this name sounds like I've heard it somewhere before. Your surname is Ling; could it be that you are from the Ling Family?" Huo Yu asked with some curiosity.

"The Ling Family?" Lingyun raised his eyebrows slightly, then shook his head. "I am not from the Ling Family."

"Not from the Ling Family? That's great. When I heard you were surnamed Ling but looked so upright, I thought perhaps the Ling Family had produced some kind of mutant breed," Huo Yu said, shaking his head.

"Mutant breed?" Lingyun's mouth twitched slightly, "Why would you think that?"

"Because everyone from the Ling Family acts like they are the greatest in the world, with their noses stuck up in the air," Huo Yu said. "Look, see that person over there? That's someone from the Ling Family."

Lingyun followed Huo Yu's gaze and happened to see a man with an arrogant expression patrolling the people in the auction hall.

"That man is called Linghao. He is the top figure of this generation of the Ling Family. It is said that he has already touched the bottleneck of the Golden Core, and as long as he has an opportunity, he will be able to step into the Golden Core Realm." When Huo Yu mentioned that person, there was a hint of envy in his tone.

"Hmm." Lingyun nodded noncommittally.

"By the way, Lingyun, you must be careful. That Linghao is a lecherous ghost; it is said that quite a few girls have been ruined by him. All the people around you are beauties, so you must be on guard," Huo Yu whispered to Lingyun.

"Looking at you like this, it seems you have a grudge against him," Lingyun caught a fleeting glimpse of hatred in Huo Yu's eyes.

"I had an older sister who almost fell into his hands. Although she managed to escape in the end, her cultivation base was completely lost. Because of this incident back then, our two families almost went to war. If it weren't for someone meddling in the middle, our Huo Family would have long since wiped out the Ling Family," Huo Yu said, clenching his fists.

Lingyun responded with a sound but said nothing; he did not want to get involved in the grievances between these two families.

"You wouldn't have come over to strike up a conversation with Lingyun just because you saw us, would you?" Chen Jing suddenly spoke up. "Little Yuzi, long time no see."

"Little Yuzi? This form of address?" Hearing this voice, Huo Yu couldn't help but pause, then he cast his gaze toward Chen Jing, his eyes filled with confusion.

"What, it's been over a decade, and you don't recognize me anymore?" Looking at Huo Yu's surprised expression, Chen Jing slowly said. "Or is it that you want to reminisce about the 'Iron Fist of Love' from your childhood?"

"This tone... you, you are Big Sister Chen Jing?" Huo Yu looked at Chen Jing, his tone full of pleasant surprise.

"Good lad, it's been over a decade, and when Mengmeng had her accident, you didn't even tell me. Are you asking for a beating?" Chen Jing clenched her fists and said to Huo Yu.

"Big Sister, it's not like I don't know what your life in the Chen Family has been like. When my sister had her accident, naturally it had to be resolved by our Huo Family ourselves; how could I drag you into it?" Huo Yu sighed and said.

"What Chen Family? I am not a member of the Chen Family! Besides, do you think that with the Chen Family's capabilities and the way those people treat me, it's possible for me to appear in this place?" Mentioning the Chen Family, Chen Jing's tone immediately turned unpleasant.

"But if that's not the case, how did you get in, Big Sister?" Huo Yu asked with some curiosity.

"How did I get in? Can't I get in on my own?" Chen Jing rolled her eyes and said.

"Get in on your own? Big Sister, don't scare me," Huo Yu's tone was full of disbelief.

"In front of you juniors, when has your Chen Jing ever lied?" Chen Jing squeezed her fists. "To actually not believe your own Big Sister, Little Yuzi, are you getting a bit cocky?"

"I wouldn't dare, Big Sister, I wouldn't dare." Huo Yu hurriedly waved his hands. "I have never dared to forget Big Sister's teachings."

The painful lessons from childhood were still vivid in his mind, not to mention that Chen Jing's current strength had already stepped into the Golden Core Realm, which made Huo Yu not dare to harbor even the slightest thought of resistance against Chen Jing.

"How is Mengmeng doing now?" Chen Jing changed the subject.

"Sister Meng, her situation is very bad right now. Back then, she was ambushed by Linghao, which destroyed her martial arts foundation and almost cost her her life. Although she was saved by a divine doctor later, she has been sickly ever since. That divine doctor said that Sister Meng might find it hard to live past twenty-five. I came to this auction this time just to see if there are any Pills that can extend Sister Meng's life." Mentioning the Sister Meng in Huo Yu's mouth, Huo Yu's tone could not help but drop.

"Don't worry, that brat, to actually dare to harm Mengmeng so miserably, just watch how I deal with him when the time comes." Chen Jing reached out and patted Huo Yu on the shoulder. "As for Mengmeng's body... Lingyun, can you take a look at her?"

Lingyun was slightly stunned, then nodded: "No problem."

"Big Sister, how is Lingyun's medical skill?" Huo Yu asked cautiously.

"His medical skill? You've heard of the divine doctor Ling Shuang who cured Liu Laoyezi before, right?" Chen Jing said somewhat mysteriously.

"I've heard of her." Huo Yu nodded vigorously.

"Even she has to address Lingyun as a senior; you understand now, right?" Chen Jing said.

"I understand, I understand!" A surprise that could not be concealed flashed through Huo Yu's eyes.