In the palaces of Xingding Palace.
Mu Qingyu, clad in a flowing celestial blue dress, was organizing intelligence about the Flaming Sun Mountain in the Profound Realm, along with information related to the Heavenly Origin City auction.
Beside Mu Qingyu, Lin Xueer was holding a ten-thousand-year spirit herb, enjoying it with contentment.
Before long, Jiang Li slowly emerged from the palace.
"Young Master, the intelligence regarding Flaming Sun Mountain and the Heavenly Origin City auction has been compiled!" Mu Qingyu said to Jiang Li as she saw him emerge.
Jiang Li nodded. Seeing Jiang Li approach, Lin Xueer immediately pounced into his embrace.
Like a little kitten, she snuggled into Jiang Li's arms.
Jiang Li then took the intelligence compiled by Mu Qingyu and carefully reviewed it.
He indeed discovered that there was an unnamed ancient tome at the Heavenly Origin City auction tonight!
Since that was the case, he would head to Heavenly Origin City to take a look. After obtaining that ancient tome, he would then proceed to Flaming Sun Mountain to acquire the Extreme Yang Divine Fire.
Jiang Li's mind was instantly made up.
Following this, Mu Qingyu also reported to Jiang Li some recent events concerning the Shimo Sect and the Central Continent.
"Do the people from Fire Demon Peak and Xuan Yu Palace have any new movements?" Jiang Li then inquired.
After killing Elder Xu, Jiang Li had been considering what actions the Divine Son and those from Fire Demon Peak might take.
However, to Jiang Li's surprise, their actions were not mentioned in the matters Mu Qingyu had just reported.
"Young Master, aside from some disciples who had dealings with Elder Xu of Fire Demon Peak, there have been no other unusual activities. The Divine Son seems to have left the Shimo Sect not long ago!" Mu Qingyu replied.
No unusual activities?
If that was the case, he would ignore them for now.
He would deal with them after he refined the Extreme Yang Divine Fire. As long as his strength increased, all problems would be trivial.
After giving Mu Qingyu some instructions, Jiang Li directly headed to Heavenly Origin City.
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Central Continent.
Heavenly Origin City.
Heavenly Origin Auction House.
The surroundings of the auction house were bustling with traffic, extremely noisy.
Numerous powerful guards patrolled the area, maintaining order.
The Heavenly Origin Auction House was the largest auction house in Heavenly Origin City, backed by the Heavenly Origin Divine Dynasty, and held large-scale auctions every month.
Of course, there were entry requirements for participating in the auction.
One had to either possess significant influence or be wealthy...
"I heard that tonight's auction will feature several exquisite Saint-tier spirit treasures..."
"What are Saint-tier spirit treasures? I heard there's also a twenty-thousand-year Nine-Coiled Spirit Ginseng, dug from an Ancient Divine Mountain. It can extend lifespan by 1000 years..."
"A twenty-thousand-year Nine-Coiled Spirit Ginseng? Holy cow, this is a must-have for me. No one is allowed to snatch it from me..."
"Idiot, stop dreaming. Without tens of millions of top-grade spirit stones, you don't even qualify to bid..."
"Damn it... do you know who I am... daring to talk to me like that..."
"Heh heh, I am your father..."
"￥%#%*￥……*"
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Near the auction house, there were noisy discussions.
Everyone was talking about the auction.
"Miss, I didn't expect there to be a twenty-thousand-year Nine-Coiled Spirit Ginseng. It's almost the Old Madam's birthday. If we give it to her, she'll surely be very happy!" exclaimed an excited maidservant with a delicate and pretty appearance nearby.
Beside the maidservant was a stunningly beautiful woman. The woman had a slender figure, exquisite features, and a pair of large, captivating eyes.
This woman was none other than the eldest daughter of the City Lord's Mansion, Chen Lingyue.
Several guards with a chilling aura followed behind Chen Lingyue.
Upon seeing Chen Lingyue's arrival, the people around the auction house consciously made way for her.
They could not afford to offend the City Lord's Mansion...
Let alone this young lady who was extremely popular in Heavenly Origin City.
Chen Lingyue seemed accustomed to such scenes and walked towards the auction house as if no one else was there.
A responsible person from the auction house came out to receive Chen Lingyue.
Led by the auction house representative, Chen Lingyue headed towards the VIP box.
Wait, that person, so familiar. Chen Lingyue suddenly noticed a familiar figure not far ahead.
It was... that little thief...
"Little thief, I've finally found you. Don't run!" Chen Lingyue then sped forward with great speed.
Many people ahead were pushed aside by her ferocious aura.
A commotion arose in the auction house's corridor.
"Eldest Miss, you've overstepped. This is the Heavenly Origin Auction House!" a helpless voice rang out just as Chen Lingyue was about to reach the front.
Immediately, Chen Lingyue's body was blocked by a formidable aura, preventing her from moving any further.
The figure ahead slowly turned around, looking calmly at Chen Lingyue who was approaching him.
This figure was none other than Jiang Li.
After leaving the Shimo Sect, Jiang Li had gone directly to the Heavenly Origin Auction House upon arriving in Heavenly Origin City.
Jiang Li had not expected that while attending this auction, he would encounter the eldest daughter of Heavenly Origin City.
He had met her when he first arrived in Heavenly Origin City, and now they met again.
"Is there something you need?" Jiang Li asked indifferently.
If they were in the wilderness, he would have dealt with this person long ago.
However, this was Heavenly Origin City, and fighting was not permitted.
Moreover, if he truly did anything to her, her City Lord father would likely not make things easy for him.
Chen Lingyue gritted her teeth, her eyes spewing fire as she looked at the person in front.
"Little thief, what did you do to that little girl!" Chen Lingyue said angrily, her chest heaving violently with indignation, forming a perfect curve.
Soon, the guards behind Chen Lingyue arrived by her side.
"You don't need to worry about it. It has nothing to do with you anymore!" Jiang Li replied.
With that, he turned and left directly.
Jiang Li had no time to deal with this "saintly mother."
Chen Lingyue stared furiously at the departing Jiang Li, but could do nothing, almost infuriated to death.
"Hmph, now that I know you're here, I won't let you off!" Chen Lingyue uttered a fierce threat, then huffily walked towards her VIP box.
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In the auction house's private box.
Jiang Li was also in a top-tier VIP box of the Heavenly Origin Auction House.
Sitting in the box, through the curtain in front of him, he could clearly see the entire auction venue.
Including the auction stage in the center.
The auction house was already filled with many people, and the sound of clamor filled the surroundings.
Jiang Li sat in the box, quietly awaiting the start of the auction.
In the box, there was also a woman with a captivating appearance and an excellent figure.
She was arranged by the auction house to specifically serve the guests in the VIP boxes.
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