txolops Chapter 120 Enemy
Chapter 120 Enemy
As the next item was carefully carried onto the stage by the waiter, the previously noisy hall erupted in cheers once more.
Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to the gleaming object, and bidding erupted one after another, as if the farce that had just taken place in the corner was insignificant and had not caused the slightest ripple in Tianxing City.
However, although Han Xiaoliu, sitting upright in the armchair, wore a smile, his heart was actually in turmoil.
Rewind to a moment before, when Yu Niangzi, a ghost cultivator, was idly looking around when she suddenly felt two cold, venomous gazes fixed on her.
Her heart skipped a beat. Following the trail, her gaze pierced through the sea of people and precisely locked onto four dark purple-clad men in a corner of the "B" section—the old scar on the leader's brow bone looked particularly ferocious under the light.
Those are elders of the Blood Slaughter Sect!
He is also the fourth uncle of the young master of the Blood Slaughter Sect!
It was he who led the massacre of her entire family back then!
In that instant, Yu Niangzi felt a bone-chilling cold rush from the soles of her feet straight to the top of her head.
Those eyes, filled with malice and mockery, like those of someone looking at a lamb to the slaughter, with a cruel expression that toyed with their prey, instantly awakened the most primal fear deep within her soul. She could even feel her illusory spirit trembling uncontrollably, as if she had returned to that night of rivers of blood and desperate wails, that bone-deep dread that almost suffocated her.
But in just a moment, Yu Niangzi bit her lower lip, forcibly suppressing the fear.
Reason returned like a tide; she took a deep breath, and her eyes regained their clarity and determination.
She is no longer the weak puppet she once was, at the mercy of others, who could only offer her neck for slaughter!
Now that she has reached the Core Formation stage, even without the support of her natal magic weapon, she is still a powerful figure. Moreover, Han Xiaoliu stands behind her, and behind Han Xiaoliu... there is an even stronger backer!
After calming down, she quickly took out a magical artifact called "Concealing Veil" from her storage ring. A thin layer of mist enveloped her face, completely concealing her slightly trembling lips when she activated the sound transmission spell.
Immediately afterwards, she activated her telepathic communication technique and privately messaged Han Xiaoliu through her friend card, pouring out her current crisis and painful past to her current "young master" without reservation.
That's why Han Xiaoliu made a high-profile entrance and deliberately provoked the other person.
At this moment, Han Xiaoliu sat down leisurely, seemingly casually shifting his gaze from the four members of the Blood Slaughter Sect to the brightly lit auction stage, a slight smile of schadenfreude even playing on his lips.
But his soul had already quietly probed into the friend card, and his icy voice echoed in Yu Niangzi's mind: "Are they those four?"
"It's them!" Yu Niangzi's voice trembled slightly, barely suppressed. "The cold-faced man you spoke to is the one who led the slaughter of my entire family back then!"
"Alright, enough nonsense." Han Xiaoliu's voice was flat, yet it carried a chilling ferocity. "Once we get out, we'll kill them."
Young Master!
Yu Niangzi felt a sudden stinging sensation in her eyes, a surge of heat, and tears almost welled up in her eyes.
Fortunately, she was a ghost cultivator without a physical body; otherwise, this embarrassing scene would have been seen through.
At this moment, Han Xiaoliu was thinking: It was this damned Blood Killing Sect who almost ruined his delicate flower bud back then, and he has always remembered this grudge!
A glint of cunning and ruthlessness flashed in his eyes as he rapidly calculated in his mind: how could he cleanly and efficiently eliminate these four guys in a reasonable manner?
Long Kui and Lu Xueqi, who were sitting beside him, keenly sensed the subtle change in their young master's aura, but the two of them pretended not to notice.
They stood quietly by her side, their beautiful eyes darting around, continuing to pretend to be intently watching the crowd bidding wildly on the auction stage, providing the best cover for Han Xiaoliu's perfect disguise.
As the waiter carefully presented the next item to be auctioned, the previously noisy venue fell silent for a moment.
On the tray lay a simple, ancient jade slip gleaming with a faint golden light, next to an exquisite jade box.
"The next item is an orthodox Taoist dual cultivation technique—the 'Dragon and Phoenix Harmony Technique'!" The auctioneer cleared his throat, a meaningful smile flashing in his eyes. "This technique harmonizes Yin and Yang, benefiting both men and women; its uses are truly boundless! It also comes with the complete formula for the top-grade dual cultivation elixir, the 'Ginseng and Harmony Pill'! Starting bid: 200,000 low-grade spirit stones!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Han Xiaoliu's eyes lit up like a lit light bulb, and he sat up straight abruptly.
This is great stuff!
His grand dream of sleeping with a hundred women in one night flashed through his mind, but reality slapped him hard in the face.
My body simply can't take it!
Cultivators are truly strong, and women who cultivate immortality are also incredibly strong. How could a mortal's body withstand such strength?
It's time to systematically learn some "professional knowledge"!
"Five hundred thousand! I'll take it!" Han Xiaoliu suddenly stood up, waving his hand. His extravagant spending spree, coupled with his eager expression, made him look exactly like a spoiled young master who desperately needed this technique to "extend his life."
Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"Hahaha... This young man is quite the character!" A fat cultivator with a beer belly sitting next to him laughed so hard he almost dropped his folding fan. Between laughs, he winked at his companion, "Judging by his appearance, he's probably too weak to even walk straight, isn't he?"
"Oh my, 500,000 for a dual cultivation technique, and you're getting all worked up?" A scantily clad female cultivator behind her chuckled, her eyes full of teasing and amusement, and whispered sweetly to her companion, "This young man looks so fair and clean, how come his body is so weak? Looks like he'll have to 'nourish' himself tonight."
"Hahaha, little brother, take it easy. Don't get drained before you've even learned the 'Dragon and Phoenix Harmony Technique'!" Several rogue cultivators in the back row laughed loudly without any restraint. Some even deliberately whistled loudly, filling the entire venue with a joyful yet lewd atmosphere.
Facing the wave of laughter and teasing from all around, Han Xiaoliu showed no embarrassment whatsoever. Instead, he feigned an awkwardness, scratching his head and bowing to everyone with a simple and honest expression: "Seniors, please forgive my embarrassment. I simply have too many girls around me... I'm willing but unable to do anything about it!"
Longkui, standing beside him, blushed deeply, feeling incredibly embarrassed!
"Pfft, hahaha..."
Inside the private room, Zhou Yuan had just taken a sip of spiritual tea when she nearly choked on Han Xiaoliu's boastful words. She quickly covered her red lips with a silk handkerchief, laughing uncontrollably, her beautiful eyes curving into crescents, and scolded, "This Fellow Daoist Han dares to say anything! To utter such outrageous words in public only confirms his 'playboy' persona!"
Upon hearing this, Hong Fu, who was sitting in the main seat, stiffened slightly, her delicate eyebrows furrowed, and a hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes.
Although she didn't know why Han Xiaoliu would deliberately tarnish his reputation like this, she still felt that her disciple's frivolous and reckless behavior was somewhat improper.
Zhou Yuan was incredibly perceptive; she immediately noticed the worry in Hong Fu's eyes.
She immediately suppressed her smile, put down her teacup, leaned forward slightly, and softly defended Han Xiaoliu, saying, "Sister Hongfu, don't be hasty. Although Fellow Daoist Han's actions may seem a bit rash, he is by no means the kind of lecherous man who is obsessed with women."
At this point, Zhou Yuan extended her slender finger and gently tapped the table, analyzing with certainty, "Although he loves to come to my Miaoyin Sect for pleasure, to listen to music and watch dances, he has never crossed any lines with any of the female cultivators in the sect. Even the maids who serve him closely are still virgins. It is clear that he values 'love' and 'body' very much, and even when he is just playing around, he is very proper. Sister, don't be misled by these rumors."
Upon hearing this, Hong Fu's tense shoulders relaxed slightly, and most of her worries dissipated.
She sighed softly, but the image of Xuan'er's aggrieved look when she and Han Xiaoliu had a falling out in the "Dreamy Little Three Realms" involuntarily surfaced in her mind.
She thought to herself: Xuan'er is a sensitive girl, could she be sulking because of this? Next time I enter the Lesser Three Realms, I'll have to explain it to her properly.
Hongfu nodded slightly, the worry between her brows completely dissipating, and said gently, "That's true, it's not a big deal. Xiao Liu is a good child who values relationships. Although he's a bit impulsive, he's extremely good to his own people. It's just... recently Xuan'er and he seem to have had another argument. That girl is stubborn, and as an elder, I don't know how to intervene."
"Sister, you're being too attached to appearances!" Zhou Yuan couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle upon hearing this, her eyes full of charm.
She reached out her delicate hand and gently patted Hongfu's hand, teasingly saying, "It's just a little playfulness between Daoist couples! As the saying goes, 'A quarrel at the head of the bed is reconciled at the foot of the bed.' As long as two people are still willing to lie on the same bed, what grudges in this world can't be resolved?"
Sitting to the side, Zi Ling listened quietly to the conversation between the two seniors. Although she maintained a dignified and serene smile on her face, a sly smile flashed in her eyes.
The explosive news that Han Baibai had told her about her parents flashed through her mind, and she couldn't help but smile wildly.
She quickly lowered her head, picked up her teacup and pretended to drink tea, barely managing to suppress the laughter that was about to burst out of her throat.