System Auction Shop, I'll sell out across all realms!

Beyond Qingzhou lies the true heaven of the Southern Region.

There lies the sacred land—the true ruler of this land.

In this sacred place, a saint resides, whose mere gesture can change the landscape, and whose stamp of his foot can cause the earth to tremble.

It's something you and I can't even imagine.

Beneath the sacred ground lie first-rate sects, whose leaders are all experts at the Domain Realm.

They ruled over a region, wielding immense power and prestige.

The kings of the five major sects in Qingzhou wouldn't even have the right to present their invitations when facing those first-rate sects.

far away...

Let's return to the Purple Cloud Pavilion.

For decades, the outside world has been speculating about who is behind the Zixiao Pavilion, but there has been no definitive answer.

Most people think it's probably a top-tier sect.

The Holy Land looks down on a small place like Qingzhou, but a first-rate sect might be a better fit.

A little bit of resources that slips through their fingers is enough for Zixiao Pavilion to live on for several years.

Some people say that Zixiao Pavilion may be connected to a big shot in the Holy Land.

Although the rumors are so detailed and seemingly true, as if people had seen it with their own eyes, no one has ever dared to verify them.

……

The atmosphere inside the Purple Cloud Pavilion was somewhat subtle at this moment.

At the summit of Zixiao Peak, clouds and mist swirl, casting a purple glow.

In the tea room at the highest point, Zhou Tianxing, the master of Zixiao Pavilion, was sitting opposite a young man.

The tea is excellent, the best spiritual tea in Qingzhou. One pot is equivalent to a year's worth of cultivation for an ordinary cultivator.

Zhou Tianxing usually wouldn't even use them himself, but today he brought them all out.

Zhou Tianxing held the cup, his fingers tightening slightly.

The young man in front of him looked to be only in his early twenties, dressed in a moon-white robe.

He wore a dark green jade pendant with the character "皇" (emperor) engraved on it.

The young man's surname was Lu, and his given name was Yun.

A disciple of the Grand Elder of the Huangji Sect, a top-tier sect in the Southern Region.

And that Grand Elder was an expert at the Domain Realm!

That kind of power that can turn the world upside down with a wave of the hand, in Qingzhou, could make the leaders of the five major sects kneel down with just a glance.

Lu Yun was one of the elder's most valued disciples, although his cultivation level was only at the Divine Sea Realm.

But behind him stood the entire Huangji Sect.

Zhou Tianxing swallowed hard, a thought racing through his mind—why did this guy suddenly come today?

Lu Yun picked up the white jade cup, his movements unhurried and deliberate, as if he were at home.

"Sect Master Zhou, there's no need to be nervous. I was just passing through Qingzhou and took the opportunity to visit."

"My master asked me to pass on a message: the resources for the end of the year will be delivered on time, and the quantity will be 30% more than last year."

Zhou Tianxing's heart skipped a beat.

Thirty percent more is no small amount.

He quickly stood up, clasped his hands together, and bowed deeply.

"Thank you for your concern, Elder. The entire Zixiao Pavilion is deeply grateful."

Lu Yun waved his hand, gesturing for him to sit down.

"Sect Leader Zhou, I've heard there's an interesting place that's recently appeared in Qingzhou?"

Zhou Tianxing sat back down, his mind working even faster.

Interesting place?

Qing thought for three breaths and suddenly understood.

"Is Young Master Lu referring to the Heavenly Auction House?"

Lu Yun nodded and tapped his fingers lightly twice on the table.

Tell me about it.

Zhou Tianxing swallowed hard and recounted the events at the Zhutian Auction House in detail.

He started by talking about the first auction, and then moved on to sixth-tier essence blood.

Lu Yun listened, looking somewhat bewildered.

What did he hear?

"A sixth-tier, high-grade Enlightenment Spirit Seed?"

"Yes."

"The Profound Ancient Wood was bought by Duan Yan of the Ten Thousand Beasts Manor."

"No, Duan Yan went down there and was captured by the Heavenly Sword Sect."

"What's even more outrageous is that the forest owner also auctioned off some kind of sixth-tier self-selection purchase qualification."

"With this qualification, you can choose any sixth-tier superior item to purchase..."

Lu Yun remained silent for a moment, then tapped the table twice with his fingers.

"interesting……"

"Such a small place as Qingzhou can actually produce something like this."

Lu Yun stood up, walked to the window, and opened it.

"I'll go with you to the next auction."

Zhou Tianxing was stunned for a moment, then quickly stood up.

"If Young Master Lu wishes to go, Zixiao Pavilion will naturally provide full support. However—"

"Just what?"

"However, the owner of that auction house has unfathomable cultivation."

"Zhao Tieshan of the Ten Thousand Beasts Manor, a peak Divine Sea Realm cultivator, was gone with a single slap."

"If you intend to go, young master, you should be careful."

Lu Yun's eyebrows twitched slightly, then returned to calm.

"One slap can kill someone at the peak of the Divine Sea Realm, or at least someone at the late stage of the King Realm."

"Yes."

Lu Yun nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

"Regardless of his cultivation level, he is ultimately a force of Qingzhou."

Lu Yun put down his cup, looked at Zhou Tianxing, and spoke in a very calm tone.

"The Huangji Sect is not one he can afford to offend."

Zhou Tianxing nodded repeatedly, not daring to reply.

Lu Yun leaned back in his chair, his fingers slowly tracing the armrests.

He was thinking about an auction house in a small border town.

To be able to produce a sixth-grade high-quality item, one must either have powerful connections or be exceptionally capable.

Either way, it's worth checking out.

As for reporting to the sect?

There's no need for that. The elders of the Huangji Sect are busy with their closed-door cultivation. Who has time to manage a small auction house in Qingzhou?

After we've finished watching, if there's anything truly remarkable, then we can report it.

If it's just a fleeting moment, then consider it a chance to relax.

"Master Zhou, when is the next auction?"

"Eight days left."

"Okay, I'll come find you in five days."

Lu Yun stood up, cupped his hands in greeting to Zhou Tianxing, and then turned and walked out of the tea room.

His figure disappeared into the purple clouds, and the sound of his footsteps gradually faded away.

Zhou Tianxing leaned back in his chair, his mind a jumble of thoughts.

He approves of the Huangjizong Emperor.

The reason why Zixiao Pavilion has been able to maintain its leading position in Qingzhou all these years is because of the resources of Huangji Sect.

Without the Huangji Sect, the Zixiao Pavilion would only be at the level of the Tianjian Sect.

He remembered this kindness.

But Lu Yun is this person...

Zhou Tianxing sighed inwardly.

He's talented, has a strong background, and is polite in his speech and actions; there's nothing seriously wrong with him.

But that arrogance seeped out from the very marrow of his bones.

He didn't say anything, but you could tell from his eyes—he looked at everyone as if they were country bumpkins.

In his eyes, Zixiao Pavilion was probably just a dilapidated little temple in the countryside.

Zhutian Auction House is probably just a slightly novel, unsophisticated newcomer.

Zhutian Auction House.

He had never met Boss Lin, but he had heard enough about him.

Zhou Tianxing suddenly felt a chill on his back.

He recalled the way Lu Yun said those words—"The Huangji Sect is not one he can afford to offend."

He was stating an indisputable fact.

The question is, what makes him so certain?

Zhou Tianxing gave a wry smile. Are all young people this arrogant?

He had a premonition, he couldn't explain why, but he just felt uneasy.

That All Heavens Auction House is definitely not something Zixiao Pavilion can mess with.

Even the Huangji Sect might not be anything in comparison.

"Ugh."

"Hopefully, Young Master Lu will tone it down a bit after he arrives..."