A Martial Saint Among Men: From Joining a Martial Arts School

Chapter 172 Clash

Chu Xuan didn't want to offend Qin Chuan. Judging from Qin Chuan's behavior just now, he knew that the other party was definitely not a magnanimous person.

But he wasn't afraid of offending the other party.

He was determined to get the Dragon and Tiger Returning to Origin Soup!

If you're always hesitant and timid in everything you do, what's the point of cultivating? Wouldn't it be better to just stay in that small place, Green Mountain City, and be a local tycoon?

The auction hall fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone stared at the two of them, never expecting that Chu Xuan would actually dare to confront Qin Chuan head-on.

Although their rankings on the popularity charts seem to differ by only two places, their actual strengths could be worlds apart! Moreover, Qin Chuan's background is far beyond what Chu Xuan can compare to!

"You're asking for it!"

Qin Chuan was completely enraged, and the murderous intent in his eyes was no longer concealed.

Boom!

A powerful aura erupted from him, pointing directly at Chu Xuan, as if he were about to make a move at any moment.

"That's enough!"

At this moment, Liu Donglin, who had been silent on stage, spoke up.

"What grudges do you two have? You can settle them outside! Fighting here seems to be a blatant disrespect to Wanbaolou."

Although the voice was calm, it carried an undeniable air of authority.

Qin Chuan's expression changed slightly, only then realizing that the people standing on the stage were not ordinary auctioneers, but the head of the Liu family and the manager of Wanbaolou.

Even disregarding these two identities, the other party is still a True Essence expert, far beyond what he can afford to act recklessly in his current state!

"Uncle Liu!"

Qin Chuan quickly bowed and apologized, "I was rash just now, please forgive me, Uncle Liu."

As he spoke, he glanced at Chu Xuan and said indifferently, "Since Junior Brother Chu is so determined to get this formula, then let's give it to Junior Brother Chu."

"Then thank you very much, Senior Brother Qin."

Chu Xuan smiled faintly.

Liu Donglin didn't say anything. After asking twice, no one competed with Chu Xuan anymore, and in the end, the Dragon Tiger Returning to Origin Soup fell into Chu Xuan's hands.

The auction continues.

"Junior Brother Chu, you... sigh!"

Liu Chengzhi sighed and whispered in Chu Xuan's ear, "Qin Chuan isn't exactly a magnanimous person. You'd better be careful in the future! Also, the power behind Qin Gang is—the Song family."

Chu Xuan raised an eyebrow: "The Song family?"

"That's right!" Liu Chengzhi said solemnly, "It's the Song family you're thinking of, a top-tier power in Lingxiao City! Qin Chuan is the Song family's son-in-law! Furthermore, I heard that Qin Chuan has already caught the eye of an inner sect elder, and once he enters the inner sect, he will be accepted as a disciple—"

He told Chu Xuan everything he knew about Qin Chuan.

Chu Xuan nodded and glanced at Qin Chuan.

At this moment, Qin Chuan was also looking at him. When he saw Chu Xuan looking over, he grinned and made a throat-cutting motion by drawing his thumb across his neck!

provocative!

A blatant provocation!

Chu Xuan just smiled faintly, but his heart was filled with murderous intent. It seemed he had to find an opportunity to kill this guy!

The auction is still ongoing.

About half an hour later, the final item of the auction was finally brought up – the Heavenly Essence Pill!

"Heavenly Essence Pill! It can alter one's physical constitution, improving those below the seventh form, and also effective against the seventh form! Starting bid: 100,000 contribution points, minimum increment: 1,000 points per bid —"

Liu Donglin gave a brief introduction and then announced the start of the event.

The attention of everyone present was immediately drawn.

Even Qin Chuan couldn't help but feel a little nervous at this moment!

He has the seventh type of physical constitution, and he is not far from the eighth type.

In fact, given his ranking, he could have entered the inner sect long ago. The reason he hasn't entered yet is that he wants to improve his ranking on the popularity list.

Even if he advances one more rank, the treatment he receives when he enters the inner sect, and the level of importance the Song family attaches to him, will be vastly different!

"110,000!"

"120,000!"

"150,000!"

Qin Chuan immediately raised the price significantly, displaying an attitude of absolute determination.

The scene fell silent once again!

Everyone looked at Qin Chuan.

But this time, no one gave him any leeway. After a brief silence, someone raised the price again.

"155,000!"

The one who spoke was Xiao Ran, who was ranked tenth on the popularity list. He had previously ranked ninth but was pushed down by Chu Xuan.

"160,000!"

This time, it was Situ Jin who spoke.

"165,000!"

Chu Xuan glanced at the screen and saw that it was Lu Changge who spoke this time, the previous number one newcomer.

Qin Chuan's face was extremely gloomy, and his chest was filled with boiling anger. He glared at Chu Xuan with resentment and hatred, wishing he could kill Chu Xuan right now!

Previously, these people were somewhat wary of Qin Chuan, who ranked seventh on the popularity list.

Chu Xuan's provocation was like tearing open a hole, telling everyone that the seventh-ranked person on the popularity list was nothing special. If Chu Xuan dared to provoke them, what did they dare not do?

Even if Qin Chuan were to seek revenge, he would first target Chu Xuan, the one who stood up for him!

Moreover, Qin Chuan has a powerful background, and they are not like Chu Xuan, a peasant with no support, so they are not afraid of Qin Chuan.

"180,000! Holy crap—"

Zheng Ziang and Tong Yuanzheng exchanged a glance, feeling a sense of shared misfortune.

The two of them together managed to scrape together 150,000 contribution points by selling themselves, but they didn't even get a chance to bid before it was all over!

"Damn it, at least let me shout it out, otherwise this trip wouldn't have been for nothing!" Tong Yuanzheng said with a frustrated expression.

Zheng Zi'ang smiled wryly, "Forget it! Actually, we should have realized long ago that the Heavenly Essence Pill was prepared for the top ten on the Wind and Cloud Ranking, and it had no chance for us at all—"

"Two hundred thousand!"

Just then, Qin Chuan spoke again, raising the price by 20,000.

"Gentlemen, my name is Qin Chuan, and I'm sure many of you recognize me. This Heavenly Essence Pill is of great use to me, so I hope you will grant me this opportunity!"

After saying this, he cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to the crowd and said with a sincere expression.

Once upon a time, he sat there with an air of superiority, holding the seventh position on the popularity chart, completely unmoved even when others tried to befriend him. Now, however, he could no longer maintain the facade and, disregarding the embarrassment of contradicting himself, took the initiative to speak.

Because he had prepared 200,000 contribution points!

Any more, and the Heavenly Essence Pill will be out of his reach.

Even though he is the son-in-law of the prestigious Song family, the Song family's support for him is not unlimited!

"Hehe, since Senior Brother Qin has spoken, then we'll give the Heavenly Essence Pill to Senior Brother Qin!"

Situ Jin spoke first.

He had already made a shout earlier and then withdrew, so he naturally didn't mind asking to do a favor now.

Everyone else echoed this sentiment.

In the end, Xiao Ran and Lu Changge also gave up.

Two hundred thousand is already beyond their capacity to bear.

"Thank you! Thank you all!"

Qin Chuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Chu Xuan simply watched the scene unfold, showing no intention of making a move.

Two hundred thousand contribution points is already a lot for him. Even if Wanbaolou takes 10%, he will still have 180,000 contribution points.

I'm already content.

Moreover, Qin Chuan was clearly drained, and if the price were to be raised further, the Heavenly Essence Pill might become a burden for him.

When that time comes, you'll have nowhere to cry.

Soon, the auction ended, and Chu Xuan and Liu Chengzhi went to the VIP room together.

"Junior Brother Chu, this is the Dragon Tiger Returning to Origin Soup formula you bought, and this Thousand Machine Box, you—" Not long after Liu Chengzhi left, he returned with the two items that Chu Xuan had bought.

Give it to me!

Chu Xuan took the Thousand Machine Box and handed the prescription to Liu Chengzhi, saying, "I would like to trouble Senior Brother Liu to help me gather all the necessary medicinal materials listed here."

"good!"

Liu Chengzhi didn't say much.

Wanbaolou was very efficient; in less than half an hour, Liu Chengzhi had prepared all the medicinal materials he needed.

Of course, it's really expensive!

The medicinal herbs used for the bath, plus the pills he used for cultivation, cost him a total of 15,000 contribution points!

This is only a month's supply!

No wonder there are so few martial artists who practice external martial arts; this medicinal bath alone is something that ordinary small families cannot afford.

However, this amount of money was nothing to Chu Xuan.

Fortunately, he now has a cooperative relationship with the Liu family, and the Liu family will take the initiative to keep it a secret for him. Otherwise, the unknown origins of these contribution points on him would probably arouse a lot of speculation.

"Junior Brother Chu, would you like to come back to the sect with me later?" Liu Chengzhi asked, his words carrying a hidden meaning.

They were clearly worried that Chu Xuan would be ambushed on the way.

Although he was not as strong as Chu Xuan, he still had the Liu family's reputation, so even Qin Chuan wouldn't dare to do anything so blatantly.

"Thank you, senior brother. But I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now." Chu Xuan politely declined, shaking his head.

If I go back with you, how am I supposed to change my identity and collect the money?

When they arrived at the entrance of Wanbaolou, they happened to run into Qin Chuan and his group coming out after completing the transaction.

Upon seeing Chu Xuan, Qin Chuan said with a forced smile, "Junior Brother Chu has only been a disciple for a year, yet you're already so extravagant. You bought a prescription worth tens of thousands of contribution points without even blinking an eye. I'm truly impressed!"

As soon as he said this, many people around looked at Chu Xuan, their eyes flickering.

Chu Xuan said calmly, "I can't compare to Senior Brother Qin, who can live off his wife. But luckily, I'm fortunate enough to have received funding from the Liu family, which has disappointed Senior Brother Qin!"

"you----"

Qin Chuan's face instantly turned angry, then he sneered, "The Liu family is so generous, willing to spend tens of thousands of contribution points for you?"

"none of your business?!"

Chu Xuan replied without any politeness, then turned and left.

Many people in the outer sect of the Xuan Yang Sect knew that the Liu family had sponsored him. As for the amount of the sponsorship, neither Chu Xuan nor the Liu family disclosed it to the public.

He wasn't afraid of these people investigating.

Qin Chuan didn't say anything more, but stared at Chu Xuan's departing figure, sniffed slightly, and then sneered.

"Senior Brother Qin!"

At this moment, Situ Jin walked up, smiling, and said, "Are you free tonight? Let's have a drink together at Yan Gui Lou, it's on me!"

"you?"

Qin Chuan turned to look at Situ Jin, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Situ Jin lowered his voice and said, "Isn't Senior Brother Qin planning to deal with Chu Xuan? I can help you with that—"

"roll!"

Qin Chuan's expression turned cold, and he interrupted him directly.

"You—" Situ Jin's face instantly turned a deep shade of liver, and he roared, "Qin Chuan, what do you mean? I kindly invited you for a drink, and you dare to speak so rudely to me?"

Qin Chuan sneered, "What level are you? A piece of trash who was squeezed out of the top ten of the popularity rankings, you dare to drink with me?!"

"you----"

Situ Jin was so angry that his chest heaved violently. He wanted to say something harsh, but he didn't dare.

In terms of strength, he didn't even make it into the top ten of the popularity rankings, while Qin Chuan was seventh, a huge gap between the two!

In terms of background, the Situ family behind him was only a second-rate power; the Song family behind Qin Chuan, on the other hand, was a first-rate power!

They simply can't compare!

Qin Chuan sneered, "You think I can't see through your scheme? Trying to use me as a pawn? You think you're worthy?! Get lost!"

Situ Jin's face turned ashen, and he turned and left.

Meanwhile, Chu Xuan made a round of Lingxiao City to make sure no one was following him. Then he returned to the house he had bought, changed into Liang Qiusong's disguise, and went to Wanbaolou again!

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