Volume 1, Chapter 38: The Auction Begins

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“Kid, if you dare lay a finger on me—”
“Here today, a single spit from each person could drown you.”
“Why don’t you try?”

Held firmly by the collar by Chu Lingtian, Zhao Wu was not afraid; instead, he felt a thrill.
His confidence stemmed from the crowd around him, their cheers and shouts bolstering him.
Who didn’t know Zhao Wu’s reputation?
“You think I’m some coward like Zheng Shaojie?”
Zhao Wu grinned wickedly, “I’m nothing like him.”

Smack!
Before his words finished, a sharp slap landed.
“You…!” Zhao Wu was stunned, “You’re really hitting me?”

Smack! Smack! Smack!
Slap after slap, delivered with alternating hands.
Not a sound could be heard in the silence that followed.
The crowd was shocked—he actually dared to hit Young Master Zhao?
These so-called heroes and champions might not be able to handle real battles, but when it came to taking advantage of chaos, they were experts.

He got out of the car, pretending to lean down and look, then approached the window to speak to Li Jianzhong: “A part fell off, no worries. I’ll just use the restroom first; you help me park the car back.” As soon as he said this, he grabbed the part from the ground and dashed toward where the sound had come from.

Although Zhou Yi was not from the telekinesis faction, he was completely incapable—indeed, he seemed rather inept. After all, if he was to run the dojo in the future, what if his disciple was from the telekinesis faction? Wouldn’t he be unable to teach them?

These words were not spoken in secret; no one avoided Ruan Tang, and Le Huan and the others couldn’t help but laugh.

Those doing well drove their vehicles, honking loudly as if afraid no one knew they had bought a car; those less fortunate also bought New Year goods and firecrackers, heading back to their hometowns.

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Liang Yuxi rested in her bedroom on the second floor. Hearing Su Ze’s footsteps leaving, she sat up slowly and walked to the bedside. As Su Ze’s still slender figure gradually receded into the courtyard, she touched the white fritillary necklace around her neck, silently praying.

Desire, when wielded well, becomes an endless source of power. Once reason can no longer restrain desire, it will expand without limit.

Han Feng felt his show of strength was complete, a brilliant smile spreading across his face.

The last rider struggled to clear the sand from his eyes, only to see two comrades already dead and gone.

The air inside the sunroom was filled with a faint scent of earth and the freshness of green plants, making the space feel incredibly comfortable and serene.

Gu Zhuochen was very perceptive of others’ gazes. The few times he came here to eat, he noticed the young woman had feelings she shouldn’t have developed.

The car heater must have been turned up too high, as a slight dampness touched the lips. The tongue curled—slightly salty. Yet, upon swallowing, it tasted somewhat sweet.

Suddenly, the “Harbinger of Disaster” seemed to exhale unconsciously, revealing a faint smile.

His noble and aloof aura constantly surrounded her, tightening her breath.

In the blink of an eye, a similarly square iron piece, with some hollowed patterns, was fully formed.

Lin simply floated up, her hips not touching the seat, barely poking her head out before resting her hands on the table and nodding.

She did such a foolish thing, yet the factory director did not scold her and even spoke gently.

Xiao Zixing held a drum, patting it once—producing a deep thud. The drumhead was firm, carrying a faint floral fragrance.

Seeing Ning Ye not minding, she relaxed and shyly planted a kiss on Ning Ye’s cheek.

Although An Zhe did not applaud, a satisfied expression appeared on his face. He cast an approving glance at Qiao Liang, a slight smile curving his lips.

Zhu Wan’s cheeks flushed as she looked at the delicate cufflinks offered to her, suddenly unsure whether she should accept them.

This was very likely, as he had once obtained Divine Hua Dew from incense Taoist cultivators. In other words, these thousand divine trees were probably planted by incense Taoist practitioners.

There was indeed an assassination attempt during the opening ceremony, and the assassin and accomplices had infiltrated the Sun family. The mastermind’s power far exceeded what he had imagined.

Upon hearing this, Lu Ling’s eyes lit up, ready to continue clearing herself of blame, but Lu Yuan suddenly pulled her into his embrace.

For a moment, Zhao Kaiying Zheng said nothing, and the expressions of everyone present turned extremely strange.

Qin Lingxiao’s gaze grew distant as memories flooded back of the two of them on the deserted island, inside Da Fu’s belly, sharing moments belonging to only them.

Ying Huang led Ji Ning into a dilapidated courtyard, surrounded by piles of scrap, looking far less reliable than the grocery shop You Le had taken Ji Ning to.

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Though also purple, a closer look revealed this spirit beast was entirely different from the one at the East Saint base—two completely different breeds.

Khan slumped in his gaming chair, staring blankly at the post-match scoreboard, still fretting over mistakes in the previous game, not noticing his teammates were already preparing to return to the backstage.

Seeing them laughing so happily here, Jia Zhangshi finally lost patience and shouted out in anger.

“Deputy General Manager?” The old lady suddenly exploded with rage, slapping the table and standing up with eyes blazing with fury.

Upon learning that Bei Mei planned to launch the rocket early, it was immediately clear this was the next step targeting the space elevator.

“I was just taken captive, but if you call that betrayal, then you’re not wrong. By the rules, I should be committing suicide now,” said Dry Persimmon Shark, baring his shark teeth.

After speaking, Li Hongxiu released her grip on Ruo Lingxue’s right hand and left amid Li Yu’s astonishment.

Liu Quan pursed his lips. Who still had leaking roofs these days? Having money really limits one’s imagination.

Li Yangrui was no longer calm; now his teeth were clenched, his face twisted with rage.

But they merely laughed. Seeing Xu Damao completely subdued made them immeasurably joyful.

Including Ming Kai, the four teammates hesitated not a bit, immediately voting yes. With a swift sound, all five votes were unanimous, and everyone endured the pain briefly to end the torment.

They could determine the enemy’s position just from the sound and hit their target by the direction bullets came from.

“I’m in good health,” Elizabeth tried to persuade Xuan Fei again, raising her voice slightly.

No matter where they ate, as long as she could dine with Wang Chen, Zheng Tianxin was happy.

The burly, bearded driver suddenly grew speechless with emotion, recalling his first love at eleven or twelve—passionate and eager.

As a father, having sealed his son in ice for thousands of years, how could he be considered a kind parent?

Suddenly pointing upward, a man beside him called out. Elizabeth looked up and saw a shadow flying in from nearby, followed by the roar of engines.

“Li’er, get some good rest. If anything happens, you can deal with it after a nap.” Jun Ze and Jun Yang only glanced at the child; their attention remained fixed on Hua Qingtong.

This could be called a body forged in fire, no—rather, a body tempered by extreme cold. Han Dong sank into this transformation; beneath the ice, the blue flames dimmed gradually, save for the Jade Mysterious Flame below—steadfast as a pillar holding up the sky, continuously drawing strength from heaven and earth.