In this world, the cultivation arts and techniques are divided into several according to their strength. From low to high, their levels are yellow, black, earth, heaven, and supreme.
The technique that Yun Chen gave the third elder was already an earth level technique, so he can' t figures out how wonderful it would be if he could learn the complete set.
«Yun'er!... you gave me this technique but the conditions…» said the third elder with a face full of doubt.
«Don't worry! The first thing I want to ask you is to be my bodyguard tomorrow; the second thing is to slowly gain the power over the Yun family. I'm not saying that you must become the patriarch, but you must have enough influence and power to overturn him if he goes the bad way. » Yun Chen interrupted him.
«…. the first condition isn't very difficult but the second will take some time. Now, what about the third… » the third elder was about to ask when he felt an unbearable pressure on his body.
«Before that there is something I want to say. I hate betrayers the most and I cherish my people that is why "If you do good to me, I'll repay tenfold but if you betray me, you will suffer thousandfold"! » Yun Chen said with murderous intents using the soul pression.
«Yun'er! No..young master! I will never betray you. I…I promise. » said the third elder while shaking on the ground.
He knew that even if his cultivation was high above Yun Chen, he could use his soul to kill him instantly.
«No! I can't believe some verbal promise. That is why the third thing I want to ask is to make an oath on your life. I don't care if don't obey me, but you must never plot or act against me or my loved ones. » said Yun Chen while retrieving his soul pressure.
There were no sound in the room for a moment. And the third elder fell into deep thoughts.
«He is not forcing me to obey him and he only want me not to betray him. Moreover, I don't know if he has other similar or better techniques than the one, he just gave me. It can even have good cultivation arts. So, I am not the one losing in this deal. And seeing his skills when he fought Xiang'er group last time, he is hiding his strength. So, I will take the risk this time! » the third elder though to himself.
«Have you decided? » said Yun Chen to break the silence.
«…yes! "I YUN KONG, TAKE THE HEAVENS AND EARTH AS A WITNESS, AND SWEAR ON MY LIFE TO NEVER BETRAY YOUNG MASTER YUN CHEN AND ALWAYS SERVE HIM. IF I EVER GO AGAINST THIS OATH, I WILL BE DESTROYED BY A THOUSAND LIGHTNING" » declared the third elder with a resolute expression.
«Very good, third elder! You have made the right choice. » said Yun Chen with a gentle smile.
«You can call me elder Kong, young master…uh! Young master, do you...perhaps have…euh…» said elder Kong.
«I know what you want. I can also give you a cultivation art. I will give you one after you are cured, and you must never tell anyone about that even if it is your blood relative. After finishing learning the technique I gave you, destroy the jade slip. » Yun Chen interrupted.
«Yes, young master! See you tomorrow! » elder Kong answered before leaving the room.
Now, Yun Chen was only waiting for the hexa-elemental seed to cultivate properly. And since he obtained a beast fire spirit root, he will be able to refine pills for his cultivation.
«By the way, it seems that Xiaobai is unable to completely refine the blood essence of the steel-feathers black eagle because of his low rank. That is why it has been sleeping days in and days out. I must quickly refine the star-rising herb into a pill to help him rise its rank. » Yun Chen said.
He stayed in the house, making some regular exercises in the courtyard to strengthen his body. After that, he also helped Ling'er to practise the techniques in the afternoon.
The next day, elder Kong came looking for Yun Chen some time before the auction and headed out together. When they arrived at the entrance of the auction house, there was a waitress waiting to receive the participants' invitation cards. Yun Chen headed toward her but, at that moment, an unpleasant voice rang behind him.
«Isn't this the trash Yun Chen. What are you doing here? Do you want to sneak inside the auction house? Hahahaha! But if you beg me, I can let you accompany us as a servant. Hahahah! » mocked the voice.
«Mu Bai! I don't need your help to enter. I have my own means. » replied Yun Chen with a poker face.
«What? Do you really want to enter? Can you even afford an invitation card? Even my MU family didn't easily get one. » retorqued Mu Bai.
Yun Chen ignored him and headed toward the waitress.
«Please, sir! Can you show me your invitation card? » asked the waitress with a polite and gentle voice.
«I don't have an invitation card! » Yun Chen calmly answered.
«Since you don't have an invitation card, you can't enter the auction house. I'm sorry! » replied the waitress.
Now, it was Mu Bai's turn. He handed a white invitation card and headed inside.
«Hahaha! Yun Chen, hurry up and go home! This place is not for you. Let's go inside, uncle! » mocked Mu Bai while entering the auction house.
«I want to auction something. Where is the manager? You are not qualified for this deal yet! » asked Yun Chen.
The waitress was a little puzzled by what she heard but still maintained a polite gesture.
«Please, wait here for a moment! » answered the waitress while heading inside the auction house.
She came out five minutes later with an old man dressed in a refined outfit.
«Are you the one who want to auction something? » asked the old man with an intimidating gaze.
«Yes! » answered Yun Chen without flinching.
«You are late! The auction will begin in half an hour, so if what you want to sell isn't a great treasure, you'd better back down now. » declared the old man.
A seeming smile appeared on Yun Chen's face as he approached him.
« Three-ring poisonous snake and steel-feathers black eagle innate realm corpses! » said Yun Chen by sound transmission to the old man.
The old man was very shocked by what just happened.
«What? What the….. » the old man cried out.
«Are these enough to make the deal? » interrupted Yun Chen.
«Oh! Yes! Yes, dear customer! Please, follow me to the warehouse for appraisal. » said the old man with a respectful gesture.
They followed the old man inside, went trough a narrow corridor and went down some stairs before arriving in a wide-open space underground. This place was rarely used by the auction house because there were not many treasures needing such a large space to be appraised. There were some people waiting in that underground. The old man waved to Yun Chen. Yun Chen understood it and took out the two corpses. The people waiting rushed to the corpses and began their work. When elder Kong saw the corpses, he was very confused, but he didn't utter a word as not to lose face. After less than ten minutes, the old man came to Yun Chen.
«These two demon beasts were killed less than a weak ago but there some lingering poison in the snake's corpse so the price will greatly decrease and…... » said with a remorseful face.
«Wait! If the poison can be removed, would the price be maintained? » interrupted Yun Chen after an idea came to his mind.
«Yes! But it is impossible! Even the best poison maker in the town can remove this kind of poison. » replied the old man in disappointment.
Without saying anything else, Yun Chen walked near some wound of the snake's corpse and sat cross-legged. He inserted both his hands into the wound and began absorbing all the poison. After five minutes, he came back to the old man.
«What about now? Can you offer me a good price? » asked Yun Chen.
The other worker confirmed that there was no poison left.
«…yes! Of course! » replied the shocked old man.
The old man then guided Yun Chen and the third elder inside luxurious room to settle the deal.