The Legendary Master’s Wife - Chap 142
Chapter 142 : Attack
“Fifteen million…one hundred thousand!” Just at this moment, a timid voice suddenly called out.
Everyone was shocked to discover that the one that opened his mouth was someone in a black cloak next to that man. He was so small that they seemed to have completely overlooked him. From his voice, he seemed to be a rather young youth. After speaking, this youth seemed to be so uncomfortable from the stares that he huddled himself close to the man beside him.
This person was none other than You XiaoMo.
Actually he didn’t mind letting Ling Xiao do the bidding. But after the previous two times, he was already completely clear that this fellow was a super spendthrift. In less than an hour, he already spent over twenty million.
That was why this time he didn’t let him open his mouth, because Ling Xiao always simply shouted out an amount. Clearly one could just add a little bit more but he insisted on going up by one or two million, vexing him to the point of death. He really wouldn’t complain that there were too many gold coins. Really!
So this time he would rather open his own mouth and not allow Ling Xiao to do it.
The minimum increase in bid for the Thousand Spirit Earth Sheep meat was one hundred thousand so You XiaoMo just went for the minimum amount.
After being thwarted time and again, Ding Shi couldn’t suppress it anymore and he even had the impulse to kill. A terrifying momentum exploded out, like a sudden peal of thunder that left one no time to cover ones ears. The sudden powerful attack streaked towards Ling Xiao and You XiaoMo.
Being able to provoke Ding Shi to the point of losing his reason, actually launching an attack on guests of the same level as him, Ling Xiao and You XiaoMo, these two people could be said to be quite capable. At least this was how it seemed in the eyes of others.
Ling Xiao had long ago noticed the unstable air around Ding Shi. Seeing him launch a sudden attack at them, he was not surprised. A sweeping spiritual energy immediately surged fiercely from his body. Purple flames surged terrifyingly and howled while forming raging, mountainous flames. In an instant, as if being set free, they rushed forward attacking the oncoming assault.
The two forces crashed into each other, exploding with terrifying force. Much like ripples spreading out on the surface of a lake, ripples of energy spread out from the point the impact…
But the matter didn’t end just like that. That fiercely surging purple flame that came from Ling Xiao’s body didn’t dissipate just like that. Instead it just seemed to pause momentarily in midair before shooting violently towards the wide-eyed Ding Shi.
“Stop!” A deep voice suddenly shouted out in the main hall. A figure appearing suddenly next to Ding Shi. Looking at the fiercely approaching purple flames, his expression changed drastically. He quickly grabbed Ding Shi by the shoulder and moved aside.
That streak of purple flames lost its target and striked Ding Shi’s chair. The solid white sandstone chair immediately dissolved from the purple flames…
Looking at this scene, many of the people gasped in shock. If this attack were to hit someone, it would be certain death. But even more of the people reacted like the person who saved Ding Shi, showing a drastic change in their expression. Someone even cried out in shock.
“Imperial, imperial level?” This exclamation was like a stone that brought about a wave of a thousand stories high. The whole main hall was filled with countless gasps.
If it was a Spiritual level fighter, they would already be fearful. They never expected that this person would actually be an Imperial level fighter. As everyone knew, the Southern region of the Long Xiang Continent only had three Imperial level fighters. They were the Tian Xin Sect’s Tang Fan, the Qing Cheng Sect’s Luo ChengYuan, and the Xing Luo Sect’s ShenTu Dao.
But each one of them were feared leaders. The reputation of their three forces was not something to be laughed at. The reason why these forces can stand like a tripod of great strengths was because they had an Imperial level fighter.
No one expected that an Imperial level fighter would actually appear today in this trifling Pavilion of Ten Thousand Treasures. Did this mean that there would be a change of winds in the Southern region of the Long Xiang Continent?
Ever since Ling Xiao’s explosive attack, Ding Shi’s face could no longer be described as deathly pale. It was even paler than that.
The pressure that he felt from the purple flame dragon was the same as the pressure he felt from his group leader, shaking him to the core in an instant. That was why he couldn’t move when the purple flame dragon started to move towards him again. Later, when he heard that cry of astonishment, Ding Shi’s face crumbled leaving only these words in his heart ‘I’m done for’.
If the group leader found out that he offended an Imperial level fighter, he wouldn’t be able to make up for it even if he died a thousand times over.
“My friend, please do not be angry. It’s better to talk it over. Humble me will definitely give you an explanation.” That man that saved Ding Shi recovered very quickly. The shock on his face already disappeared, replaced with a rather dignified demeanor that didn’t in any way diminish his smart and good looks. This was undoubtedly an impressive man. He cupped his hands respectfully as he spoke to Ling Xiao.
Looking at this person, Ling Xiao suddenly smiled jokingly, “I’ll trust you this time.”
At this time, the crowd recovered and finally noticed the man. Looking at his face, someone cried out, “Luo ShuHe?”
Everyone else also started to react. Luo ShuHe was the person who achieved great fame during the campaign against the demons not long ago. Someone who was as famous as the younger generation disciple of the Tian Xin Sect, Lin Xiao.
But what was most shocking was that Luo ShuHe actually came out from behind the auction platform. Clearly the rumors that the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Treasures was supported by the Qing Cheng Sect was true. Also, there was a ninety five percent probability that the Pavilion belonged to the Qing Cheng Sect.
Although it couldn’t be confirmed before, the appearance of Luo ShuHe made it ninety percent certain. Some people even firmly believed that the Pavilion belonged to the Qing Cheng Sect. Probably, it wouldn’t take too long before this information was spread throughout the Southern region.
Luo ShuHe was surprised at how straightforward Ling Xiao was but he still heaved a sigh of relief.
The stronger the fighter, the more unpredictable they were. As it was, Ding Shi made the first move, so even if Ling Xiao killed him or wounded him severely, this would still not be his fault. Even if the Xing Luo Sect found out, they probably wouldn’t offend an Imperial level fighter for the sake of a Celestial level Elder.
But this was not the reason why he heaved a sigh of relief. Actually, he already realized it when Ding Shi had the intent to kill. He deliberately didn’t put a stop to it immediately.
After all, Ding Shi was an Elder of the Xing Luo Sect. It was just that he never expected that the other party would actually be an Imperial level fighter. Fighters of this strength could only be treated nicely, not to be offended.
Thinking like this, Luo ShuHe looked at Ding Shi and said gravely, “Elder Ding. You can be considered a regular of the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Treasures so you must know the rules. Seeing that you were the first to break the rules, humble me can only ask you to leave. Please leave!”
Hearing these words, Ding Shi’s face turned from green to white.
After this incident, the Xing Luo Sect would probably find it very hard to hold their heads up high in Qing City, and even the whole Southern region. Such a grand first class force actually got chased out from an auction hall. This was simply too funny!
If Ling Xiao was only a Celestial level or Spiritual level fighter, Ding Shi wouldn’t have to fear him. Unfortunately this incident today would probably come back to bite him. He clearly kicked a steel plate that should not be offended. Ding Shi regretted it ten thousand times over but he still didn’t dare to act rashly so he could only leave in disgrace.
After Ding Shi left, Luo ShuHe announced the continuation of the auction.
Ling Xiao already won the three Thousand Spirit Earth Sheep. He was not interested in the remaining items up for auction so he lead the rather dazed You XiaoMo out of the main hall.
The moment they left, the atmosphere in the main hall immediately became agitated. Not many people had the mood to fight over the remaining items. Most of them were discussing what just happened while some people actually just got up and left. They wanted to tell others about this news that an Imperial level fighter had come into the world. This information was equivalent to a level twelve earthquake.
“Ling-shixiong, where are we going now?” You XiaoMo finally recovered after some difficulty. Ding Shi’s sudden attack made him jump in fright. He thought that auction halls were places where disputes involved words not deeds. Today, if Ling Xiao was not by his side, he would probably be dead but after thinking it over, he didn’t feel that fearful. After all, he had already gone through quite a few deadly incidents so he had ample experience.
“Go to get the Thousand Spirit Earth Sheep meat.” Ling Xiao turned around and helped him adjust the cloak on his body.
The two of them walked through the rear door of the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Treasures. Luo ShuHe was already waiting for them.
You XiaoMo didn’t know much about this Luo ShuHe but from his performance in the auction hall, Luo ShuHe was undoubtedly a smart person. He avoided making enemies out of the Xing Luo Sect and at the same time managed to flatter an Imperial level fighter. No wonder he was regarded as a talent that was on par with Lin Xiao.
Seeing them come over, Luo ShuHe smiled politely while saying, “My two friends are here so quickly. Here are six hundred pounds of Thousand Spirit Earth Sheep meat. Please have a look.”
You XiaoMo was a little surprised as Luo ShuHe wasn’t overly polite with them. Furthermore, he looked every bit the noble gentleman, without seeming fake. Completely different from Ling Xiao, the true ‘fake gentleman’. Thinking like this, he purposely stole a glance at Ling Xiao before withdrawing his gaze when the latter didn’t notice.
Receiving the magic bag that he handed over, there was indeed that quantity inside and the capacity of the magic bag was not big. Six hundred pounds almost took up all the space but the quality of the meat was very fresh, as if it has just been carved from the body of the Thousand Spirit Earth Sheep not too long ago.
You XiaoMo tied the magic bag at his waist and took out the gold coins that Ling Xiao gave him, along with his own gold coins. Using his soul force, he easily counted out thirty five million and one hundred thousand gold coins, and put them into his own magic bag before handing it over to Luo ShuHe.
Luo ShuHe didn’t count them in front of them. This could be considered as a form of trust but it was more of trying to win them over.
After that, both sides engaged in polite conversation but it was actually just a few words before Ling Xiao took You XiaoMo away with him.
Right after they left, a person walked in from outside at a steady pace. Seeing Luo ShuHe, his furrowed brows finally relaxed a little as he called out, “ShuHe, that strong man already left?”
Luo ShuHe nodded at him, “Yes, father!”
This person was actually Luo ChengYuan, Luo ShuHe’s father. When he received his son’s message, he immediately rushed over but he was still one step behind. However, it was not that big of a loss.
“Do you know where they came from?” Luo ChengYuan walked over and sat down on a chair, speaking with a serious expression.
Luo ShuHe shook his head, “They were very careful.”
Hearing this, a look of uncertainty flashed across Luo ChengYuan’s face. He could only say, “Hopefully they have no connection with the Tian Xin Sect.”
His greatest fear was that that person would get involved. After all, he stole the Tian Xin Sect’s level nine magic pill recipe not long ago. Although there was no movement from the Tian Xin Sect on the surface, he knew that they had already guessed that he did it. It was just that they didn’t have proof. That was why everything could be so calm right now.
Luo ShuHe walked to his side and lightly stroked his back while saying in a gentle voice, “Father, how is your injury? Is it still a great hindrance?”
“It’s already fifty to sixty percent better. You don’t have to be worried for father,” said Luo ChengYuan.
Right at this moment, the appearance of an Imperial level fighter spread throughout the Southern region of the Long Xiang Continent like a level twelve tornado. Many forces received this information one after another, such as the Tian Xin Sect, the Xing Luo Sect, Xiao Yao Sect, and so on. But the one most strongly affected was the Xing Luo Sect. Who asked them to have an Elder that just offended this strong fighter? Quite a few people were delighting in their misfortune.
Going back to Ling Xiao and You XiaoMo, they were tailed the moment they left the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Treasures. The ones following them were mostly from the time they left but Ling Xiao didn’t bother with them. He also didn’t immediately shake them off because he was not in a hurry.
You XiaoMo had no idea that they were being tailed. Seeing that they still had time, he pulled Ling Xiao along, strolling the streets of Qing City.
Qing City was not quite the same as HunJi City as the facades of all the shops appeared very luxurious. Clearly they were all owned by rich people. After strolling through a few shops, You XiaoMo was no longer interested. Not because he couldn’t find what he wanted, but because the magic herbs and the magic pills inside were more expensive than in HunJi City. There was one thing that was the same and that was the high level magic herbs were not common. There also didn’t seem to be any magic herb seeds. It only went to show how rare high level magic herbs were.
Not finding what he was looking for, You XiaoMo didn’t want to spend the night in Qing City, so he left together with Ling Xiao.
The moment they left Qing City, all the spies from the various forces immediately followed them. As a result, just as they stepped out of Qing City, they lost all signs of those two people…
