The Legendary Master’s Wife - Chap 140

Chapter 140 : Qing City’s Pavilion of Ten Thousand Treasures

After leaving HePing town, You XiaoMo was immediately confined by Ling Xiao and disciplined. Simply believing in strangers. What if that person had some other motive? After getting sold off, was he going to help count the money?

So Ling Xiao made use of this opportunity to teach You XiaoMo a lesson. The contents of the lesson was not to trust anyone who was good to one for no reason. That was because they were bound to have an ulterior motive.

You XiaoMo was still a little unconvinced but he knew that this was probably because the two worlds were different. What he didn’t understand was why did he have to be on guard when people were being nice to him. In his mind, not everyone was necessarily bad so he threw this question at Ling Xiao.

“Xiao Shidi, practitioners can have the power to blot out the sky with one hand and have extraordinary powers because they are going against the laws of heaven. Because defying the laws of heaven is a very dangerous road, the best method is to continuously increase one’s power. Power is not something that can be increased just because you want it to increase. Each practitioner’s ability is a little different. Those with poor talent or poor condition, they can only rely on continuously looting all kinds of resources. Do you understand?”

Ling Xiao didn’t like to resort to preaching because in his eyes, the fist was clearer. But if he could get You XiaoMo to understand, he didn’t mind saying it once.

With these words, You XiaoMo more of less understood. Briefly, when the means of survival differed then rules of the world would also be different.

The world that he lived in before was a very ordinary world. Mankind only sought to dress warmly and eat their fill. There were probably those that valued power and money but because of the limitations of that world, these people could only climb to the highest point of the human pyramid and nothing more.

To use an example, if the pyramid for Earth was only one meter high, the pyramid for the Long Xiang Continent would be a thousand meters or ten thousand meters high. The both of them were fundamentally different.

So, the desires of the people were also not on the same scale. The world would also become more complex, causing the erosion of humanity.

But…

“Ling Xiao-shixiong. Speaking of that was one thing, but can you not put your hands in my clothes?” You XiaoMo grit his teeth as he spoke.

They were clearly discussing the great truths of the world. Such a serious atmosphere and this fellow actually was so brazen as to reach his hands in and rub his chest. Actually, he really wanted to mourn the death of his view of the world at this moment but Ling Xiao simply didn’t give him the chance. It was clearly the most fitting time to be filled with sorrow.

“No can do.” Ling Xiao lowered his head and looked at him, a smile on his lips. No matter how You XiaoMo struggled and pushed, that hand under his clothes refused to come out. Instead, it even gave him a few wicked strokes, while giving those protruding little red beans a few pinches.

You XiaoMo took a deep breath in anger and glared hatefully at him. Feeling that it was not enough to relieve his anger, he raised his foot and kicked him in the leg. What happened next was a miserable shriek. You XiaoMo hugged his own foot, his face distorted with pain. A little more and two crocodile tears would fly out of his eyes.

“You, you, you…what are your legs made of?” He actually felt as if he was kicking a copper or iron wall. This bastard, not only were his lips and hands bullying him, even the leg was bullying him.

Ling Xiao was so amused that he almost had difficulty breathing from laughing too hard. Hugging his body, he said with unbridled joy, “It’s actually made out of flesh.”

You XiaoMo glared at him, as if saying ‘I don’t believe you’.

“Then let Da Shixiong help you rub it.” Ling Xiao grinned as he spoke.

“You bastard. Clearly it is my foot that is hurt. Why are you rubbing my chest? My chest is not hurt.”

Ling Xiao immediately acted as if he had a sudden realization. He apologized sincerely, “I’m sorry. I forgot. I definitely won’t do that the next time.”

There will be a next time? I won’t give you the chance! Looking at his wicked smile, it was hateful no matter how one looked at it. You XiaoMo resolved to never trust anything he said ever again.

Accompanied by bursts of whispered curses, the horse carriage rushed along in a lively manner towards Qing City. You XiaoMo didn’t realize at all that he was no longer suffering from motion sickness this time.

Qing City was a big city that the leader of the Qing Cheng Sect wanted to develop. It could be ranked in the top three in the Southern region.

The carriage jolted around for half a day before You XiaoMo finally couldn’t take it anymore. Ling Xiao also didn’t plan to take the Raging Fire Horse all the way there. Halfway there, he sent away the Raging Fire Horse and summoned the Winged Bird to take them to Qing City.

The speed of the Winged Bird was much faster than the Raging Fire Horse and so they reached Qing City less than half a day later. Looking from afar, the area of Qing City was larger than HunJi City. The imposing and grand outline of the city was extremely shocking and looking from up high, one still couldn’t see the end. No wonder the Qing Cheng Sect could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Tian Xin Sect. This display of power was actually very impressive.

Since they were short of time, they didn’t have time to take a stroll in the city. Ling Xiao let the Winged Bird put them down in a forest outside the city. He then carried a limping You XiaoMo into the city but before entering, Ling Xiao changed both their faces.

It may not have been necessary to change their appearance when they went to HunJi City because it was really very far from the Tian Xin Sect. Information may not necessarily travel to there but it was not the same for Qing City.

Qing City was the territory of the Qing Cheng Sect and there were many QingCheng disciples defending the city. There were guards patrolling everyday and the security could not be described as lax but this was the place where people would come and go. If news got out, it would easily get to the ears of the Tian Xin Sect. So they had no choice but to be careful when doing things.

Qing City was most famous for its Pavilion of Ten Thousand Treasures which held an auction every month. But usually the premium items would be auctioned off once every three months.

This month’s auction was coincidentally that very auction of premium items. But it was not quite the same as the Seven Star Auction House which was a regular auction house and usually open to the public. The Pavilion of Ten Thousand Treasures was a private auction house and entry was not permitted without a special invitation from the Qing Cheng Sect.

“Ling-shixiong, how are we going to get in without invitations?” You XiaoMo hastily asked Ling Xiao when he heard that invitations were required. What he forgot was why would Ling Xiao bring him here if he didn’t have an invitation? Also, even if he didn’t have one, he would just get one.

Ling Xiao said, “Although Tang Hun’s faction is not considered first class, it can still be considered a second class power. Also, he has a wide range of businesses that have considerable influence. Most importantly, he has money. So the Qing Cheng Sect definitely sent him an invitation.”

After finding out that Ling Xiao wanted to take part in the auction at the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Treasures, Manager Qi looked up the information and handed him the invitation right away. Ling Xiao was very pleased with his direct and efficient manner.

Although they had changed their appearances, they were still quite striking. That was because Ling Xiao was carrying You XiaoMo. If he was carrying a woman, it may not attract so much attention, but the thing was, the one he was carrying was a man.

You XiaoMo didn’t have such thick skin and after being stared at continuously, he couldn’t take it anymore and began struggling to get down. Actually, his foot was already not that painful.

Ling Xiao knew that he was thin-skinned so he didn’t insist on holding him any longer. After putting him down, he wanted to pull him towards the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Treasures but You XiaoMo was rooted on the spot. Ling Xiao turned his head to see him looking excitedly at a magic pill shop.

“Ling-shixiong, I want to go inside to sell some magic pills. How about you wait for me here?” You XiaoMo turned his head and spoke to Ling Xiao.

If he hadn’t caught sight of this magic pill shop, he would have forgotten the other thing he had to do. Otherwise, it would be a wasted trip if the auctions started with him not having enough money.

Ling Xiao raised his brows, roughly guessing what was on his mind. He simply dragged him away while saying, “No need to sell magic pills. I have gold coins.”

You XiaoMo was stunned, asking, “How did you get them?”

In his mind, Ling Xiao was a poor pauper who was poorer than him. So every time they came across a place where they had to spend gold coins, he never counted upon Ling Xiao to settle the amount. So he was very conscious of the how much he had in his pocket.

“Tang Hun.” Ling Xiao didn’t even turn around as he flippantly tossed those words at him.

Hearing that name, You XiaoMo felt deeply jealous. Some people only had to act once and they got such a huge gold mine (Tang Hun’s possessions). As for him, every time he sold magic pills, it was only a couple thousand gold pieces. At most, it was only close to two million at one time and even then, he would spend close to a million after that. Comparing the both of them really angered him to death!

But, in the end, You XiaoMo exchanged the magic pills he planned to sell for Ling Xiao’s gold coins. They were in a magic bag that was not too large, but it was filled to the brim. He made a rough count and it was quite a few times more than his stash…

Looking at this pile of gold coins, only three words remained in You XiaoMo’s mind : envy, jealousy, hate!

An hour later, they finally reached the door of the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Treasures.

Contrary to expectations, the Pavilion was not as conspicuous as the Seven Star Auction House as it’s entrance was rather concealed. People that were unfamiliar with it would most probably walk right by without noticing it. But then there weren’t many people walking around the area in the first place.

There were no guards at the entrance of the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Treasures and there was only a black curtain hanging motionlessly. Ling Xiao didn’t hesitate, bringing You XiaoMo along as he walked right in.

Inside it was not as dark as You XiaoMo imagined, instead, it was very bright. Also, they finally saw the guards who were guarding the mouth of the passageway. When they walked over, one of the guards asked them for their invitation.

Ling Xiao took out the invitation and handed it to him.

The guard took one look at it before handing it back to Ling Xiao. He then asked them if they wanted cloaks.

Ling Xiao asked for two black cloaks. Then he took one of them and wrapped it around You XiaoMo because everyone that was taking part in the auction at the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Treasures would be gathered inside a big hall. So it seemed that everyone would be able to see everything that was happening inside that big hall. At that time, if one don’t want to let others see their true face, the cloak was a necessary item.

After putting on the cloaks, Ling Xiao led You XiaoMo into the auction hall.

Since they arrived rather late, at this time, the big hall was already filled with people. But because the Qing Cheng Sect was behind the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Treasures, no one dared to act out of hand. The atmosphere was less chaotic than the Seven Star Auction House. Most of the people were seated composedly in their seats painting a scene of cordial conversation.

When the both of them stepped inside, Ling Xiao immediately felt a few probing mental sweeps over them. The mental probes were coming from a few directions. Those directions coincided with the positions of the guards and there was one more probe coming from behind the auction platform. This mental probe was a little stronger than the rest of them.

But Ling Xiao didn’t even wrinkle his brow. Even a stronger person would still only be a flea in his eyes. It was impossible to penetrate him and the barrier he put up around You XiaoMo.

Usually, stronger people would choose to sit at the front but Ling Xiao didn’t choose there. He chose an empty seat at the back and sat down with You XiaoMo sitting at his side.

Since he already took part in an auction before, this time You XiaoMo didn’t act like he did the last time as a complete newbie. Actually, he had no choice because the cloak on him seemed to cover his whole head and een walking was a little difficult.

The two of seemed to have come right on time. Not long after they sat down the auction began.

The main hall that was already rather quiet became even quieter and everyone turned to look at the auction platform.

An old man in green robes walked out from behind the auction platform. Without saying many unnecessary words, he very quickly got to the main event. The first auction item was precisely the meat of the Thousand Spirit Earth Sheep that everyone was waiting for. But it was not like the information that Ling Xiao received and it seemed that there was only meat from one sheep.

There was no need for anyone to get worried. The revised appearance would definitely be amended later.