บท 23: Chapter 23: Secrets of the Blood Refining Hall
"Profound Origin Realm power." Jiang Yunmeng recalled the announcement made by the Kyushu Chamber of Commerce. The fourth floor was reserved for Profound Origin Realm cultivators.
However, would a Profound Origin Realm power be interested in the inheritance of a mere True Martial Realm cultivator? Jiang Yunmeng didn't believe it. It seemed this was a case of hiding one's true intentions under a cloak.
Surprisingly, the Blood Refining Hall also appeared this time, led by a senior cultivator at the late True Martial Realm stage. The disciples of the Blood Refining Hall were indeed stronger than those of other forces.
Despite being labeled as a demonic sect, their discipline was commendable. They all wore blood-red robes, as if soaked in blood. Even the lowest ranked disciples were at the Earth Martial Realm, and there were even two disciples at the peak Earth Martial Realm.
The arrival of the Blood Refining Hall attracted attention from the surrounding crowd. This style was unheard of; clearly, this was an unfamiliar force.
An old man sitting in the hall on the first floor sighed. These days, too much had been happening. Powerful forces were emerging one after another, and he couldn't help but worry about the fate of his family.
"Old Ghost Hu, it's you leading the team this time."
On the fourth floor, the Fifth Elder of the Qianqiu Sect noticed the presence of the Blood Refining Hall. As hidden power representatives, they naturally had interactions with one another.
"I knew it was you. It's surprising that you still dare to show your face here, a defeated subordinate," Old Ghost Hu mockingly remarked upon seeing the Qianqiu Sect's representatives.
"You…" Upon hearing this, the Fifth Elder's expression turned sour. However, it was a fact he couldn't deny. Cultivators of the demonic path indeed advanced more quickly than those on the righteous path.
"Timid turtle." Seeing the other party retreat, the old demonic cultivator once again taunted.
This time, the Fifth Elder couldn't bear it any longer. He released his aura, revealing his cultivation at the late True Martial Realm stage. People around were suppressed by this imposing presence. Many who had weaker cultivations even fell to the ground, feeling as if death was looming.
"That's enough." An angry voice resonated from the top floor. Following it was a feeling of comfort, as if a gentle breeze passed by. The Fifth Elder's aura was instantly nullified. Those who were almost suffocating felt a great relief.
"Enough." A furious shout echoed from the top floor, accompanied by a sensation akin to basking in the spring breeze. The aura emanating from Elder Wu was instantly quelled by this command.
Those who were sitting paralyzed on the ground couldn't help but release a sigh of relief. Many of them realized just how close they had been to death.
The old cultivator from the demonic path was taken aback by the fact that someone could so effortlessly dissolve the menacing aura of that old ghost. He knew that the old ghost wasn't weak. If not for his cunning means during their previous encounter, defeating him wouldn't have been so simple. Now, witnessing someone easily dissipating the opponent's imposing aura left him astonished.
Driven by curiosity, he raised his head to catch a glimpse of the person on the top floor.
To his surprise, it was a girl of rather young age.
"This is the Kyushu Chamber of Commerce. It's not the place for you to resolve grievances," Su Xing'er calmly spoke, her voice not raised, but thanks to the previous display of her power, none dared to challenge her words.
Although her voice wasn't loud, everyone present were cultivators, so their hearing was naturally beyond that of ordinary people.
"Senior, please calm down. It was my impulsive behavior," the Fifth Elder acknowledged his mistake. Since the person before him was from the same faction, he naturally wouldn't point fingers. However, for the Blood Refining Hall, that was a different story.
"The mice from the Blood Refining Hall?" Su Xing'er inquired knowingly, and deliberately referred to them as mice, the implication clear.
"You…"
Upon hearing Su Xing'er addressing his sect in such a manner, the old cultivator from the demonic path couldn't bear it any longer. He attempted to release his aura and make a move to defend his sect's honor.
However, the demonic old man, intending to counterattack, was halted before he could release his aura. Su Xing'er's right hand pressed down, keeping him in place.
"Why? Do you think you're invincible after annihilating the Qingxue Palace?" Su Xing'er sneered.
While the outside world suspected the Kyushu Chamber of Commerce's involvement, she knew that it was the Blood Refining Hall's doing. To declare this in such a manner was a unique way of clearing up misunderstandings.
"This incident will not set a precedent. If there's a next time, I'll learn from the Crane Cloud Pavilion and cut down one of your Ancestors. I'm curious to see how many Ancestors the Blood Refining Hall truly has." As she spoke, Su Xing'er revealed her cultivation—late Profound Origin Realm.
Although this statement was meant to intimidate, it was effective. After all, the Blood Refining Hall at most had ancestors at the late Profound Origin Realm. Moreover, they couldn't leave the scope of the Kyushu Chamber of Commerce's influence.
With that, Su Xing'er turned and left, leaving Shen Wansan in charge of the upcoming auction. This auction mainly featured items for self-preservation and short-term power boosts. The quantity was substantial, and the profits were expected to surpass the previous auction.
The event showcased the Kyushu Chamber of Commerce's strength while also unveiling the truth about the Qingxue Palace, showcasing Su Xing'er's strategic prowess. As for the Blood Refining Hall, they were left awestruck.
The other party underestimated the Crane Cloud Pavilion or were excessively self-assured that they don't take Crane Cloud Pavilion seriously.
Old man Yunhu leaned towards the latter, despite his initial leanings toward the former. Nevertheless, his intuition told him that this was the second scenario.
However, he didn't understand why he was thinking this way. Did others not know about the Crane Cloud Pavilion's strength? However, he was well aware.
He even knew more about it than the Qianqiu Sect. The reason was that the Blood Refining Hall's founder had once been a disciple of the Crane Cloud Pavilion. This information was passed down by the senior himself. Could it be false?
Moreover, the owner of this ruins, Yuan Yangzi, wasn't just a wandering cultivator. He was dispatched by the Crane Cloud Pavilion over three hundred years ago as a roving emissary.
He was tragically ambushed by the senior patriarch at that time. The ancestor sought to extract all of Yuan Yangzi's blood to achieve a breakthrough to a higher realm and extend his own dwindling lifespan. However, the plot was exposed, and the Crane Cloud Pavilion intervened to slay the senior ancestor.
Yet, many remained unaware of these details. They mistakenly believed that it was the Blood Refining Hall's misdeeds that prompted the Crane Cloud Pavilion's intervention. Even the Qianqiu Sect held such beliefs.
Immediately, he relayed the information back, fearing that he might fail this mission and needed to request assistance from the sect.
The major participants in this auction were still the forces from the surrounding nations. The Qianqiu Sect and the Blood Refining Hall chose not to participate, leaving most of the middle-tier forces to handle the proceedings. However, due to the substantial quantity, a considerable amount was auctioned off.
At the rooftop of the Kyushu Chamber of Commerce…
The auction had concluded successfully, and those below were busy calculating the proceeds of this auction.
[Ding, congratulations to the host for successfully holding the auction. The total amount reached 7.8 million. As a reward, the host's cultivation will increase by three minor realms, and the host will receive one random auctioneer reward.]
Su Xing'er's aura surged suddenly.
Late Profound Martial Realm.
Peak Profound Martial Realm.
Early Earth Martial Realm.
In just a few breaths of time, Su Xing'er's cultivation had risen to the early Earth Martial Realm, comparable to Su Heng. Although she might not match him in combat experience, in terms of a solid foundation, Su Heng was no match for Su Xing'er.
After a moment of adaptation, she didn't feel any sense of inflation. On the contrary, she felt more grounded than her usual cultivation practice.
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