Chapter 136: Selling People? Unexpected Auction
Suddenly, countless powerhouses appeared in Cangzhou City like a swarm of bees, casting such an oppressive feeling that the whole city almost suffocated under their combined weight, as if the sky itself had shrunk by several inches! The dark cloud of authority forced everyone to tremble in their boots.
The motives behind these people were no secret—they weren’t exactly saints to begin with. This got Master Qin, who was in charge of the Xuantian Sect, taking a deep breath.
However, running away wasn’t part of his plan—he wasn’t someone easy to scare off either.
In an instant, a faint trail of fire seemed to dance around Master Qin. An enormous, divine flame rose to meet these unwelcome guests head-on, eliminating the pressure in a puff of smoke.
While Master Qin had shown respect earlier towards Lyrical Hero True Immortal, this time he was not holding back. A disaster might be brewing.
Right now, he stood there like a true leader of one sect, exuding an air of authority.
“Esteemed fellow cultivators from all corners of the East Continent, I would love to know what business brings you here so dramatically.”
His words were polite but firm.
These powerhouse nobles from different continents didn’t mince words. One old man in a red robe sneered at Master Qin, “We are the Divine Magic Hall’s Enforcers, sent by the Hallmaster to investigate the disturbances just occurred in Cangzhou City.”
“So it is. But it was only our three disciples undergoing trials at the Myriad Path Divine Tower,” Master Qin shot back, asserting control over the situation before anyone else could.
He secretly thought these divine enforcers’ words were hypocritical. They sounded nice but ultimately sought to snatch talents, which seemed a bit over the top for just a small city disturbance.
This behavior was quite expected, considering all these were influential figures, always covering the truth to protect their reputations. Not all of them were so delicate, though.
“Haha, let’s not play such games. We all know why we’re here! Tiger Gate isn’t into pretense!”
A roar came from inside a divine coffin being dragged by five divine tigers. The lid was thrown off like a lid on a pot, revealing a colossal figure more than three meters tall, as fierce as a mountain itself. His eyebrows stretched long with a look of ferocity, and his claws and fangs gave him a menacing aura—a formidable body cultivator who looked strong enough to shatter any law.
Tiger Emperor! Not only was he scary-looking, but he also had a fierce demeanor.
“I’ll cut to the chase: someone among those testing at the Myriad Path Divine Tower did something similar to what Xia Wudi once did—almost destroying the tower. Such talent buried in the East Continent is a waste, I shall bring them to the Central Continent to be groomed into an unprecedented top-tier expert!”
The Tiger Emperor spoke each word with clarity and force. His eyes scanned the crowd like a predator, and those behind him snarled viciously.
Master Qin couldn’t help letting out a bitter laugh.
Ha! Buried in the East Continent? Our East Continent isn’t so weak!
Yet the Tiger Emperor still had more to say, raising his fingers, “Of course, I won’t take them away for free. I offer five thousand Purple Gold Spirit Stones—three parts to the Xuantian Sect, one part as a dowry for my future pupil’s family, and another for my dear brothers. Is that fair?”
Five thousand Purple Gold Spirit Stones?!
Those words shocked the audience, even freezing Master Qin momentarily.
Holy cow! Is this Tiger Emperor out of his mind, offering such an outrageous sum?
Five thousand Purple Gold Spirit Stones—that’s equivalent to five billion Common Spirit Stones!
The lesser families in the City Lord’s mansion were gobsmacked; five billion… that was beyond the net worth of multiple families combined.
Plus, the Tiger Emperor offered to give one thousand of those Purple Gold Spirit Stones straight to the person’s family! That family must feel like they’ve hit the lottery.
One thousand Purple Gold Spirit Stones could elevate a family to the rank of a mid-sized superpower dynasty.
Considering Yun Zhonghe, Mu Jixue, and Lin Zhongyu were basically part of the Yun clan now…
Holy cow, the Yun family must be riding a rocket to the stars right now.
“Haha, Tiger Emperor, did you go crazy wanting students or something? Must you be so generous?” quipped another transformation deity.
“Since that’s the case, my Wind Thunder Pavilion will not stay silent. We’ll put forward six thousand Purple Gold Spirit Stones!”
Someone from the Heavenly Dipper Sect stepped up as well, shouting, “Seven thousand from House Huangji of the North Continent!”
All at once, it went from chaos to an auction.
What was envisioned as a chaotic scene between powerhouses fighting tooth and nail turned instead into a civilized bidding war.
It was all civil, though perhaps a little too much so.
Maybe this was the result of Immortal Alliance’s efforts to unify and pacify the cultivation realm. By eliminating unnecessary disputes, there was more peace.
I guess it’s fair game to just buy people if you’ve got the cash?
Only… this almost seems like human trafficking, right? Did they just decide to start an auction without asking the people involved or getting permission from the Xuantian Sect?
Master Qin was confused, feeling somewhat sidelined.
Prices soared, now up to nine thousand Purple Gold Spirit Stones, equaling nine billion Common Spirit Stones.
This was nearing the maximum limit. These powerhouses could barely afford this with their current resources.
The first black-robed elder, Lyrical Hero True Immortal, had a sour face due to his own meager funds and limited treasures.
“Nine thousand one hundred!”
“Ninety-one hundred and one!”
“Nine thousand two hundred!”
“Ninety-two hundred and one!”
“Ugh! Adding one piece each time? You’re making this difficult for us, buddy,” said one of the contenders impatiently.
“Difficult? If you find it tough, maybe step out!”
Master Qin felt embarrassed and bewildered, as things weren’t unfolding as he’d imagined.
With no idea how to handle it, despite the potential profit from selling the talent away, it seemed futile against a person with such skills. Yet he needed to stand ground—should he bid too?
Ugh, a stabilizing presence could change everything!
Wondering about Mrs. Qin…
“Calm down, everyone.”
Suddenly, a beam of color burst through the dark clouds above the Myriad Path Divine Tower, illuminating the city.
A woman descended gracefully, her essence otherworldly, almost ethereal like she was drifting down from the moon.
Her eyes were like the sun and moon, dazzling and enchanting.
“Deputy Alliance Leader?!”
Everyone gasped at her arrival. She was none other than Mu Xiangsi, current deputy alliance leader and daughter of the first alliance master.
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(Mu Xiangsi character design)
