Cloud Heaven City – Inside a bustling tavern, Zhang Que and Yun Qing eavesdropped on the latest gossip.
"Did you hear? Patriarch Kill Invincible was killed!"
"By a teenager, no less!"
"Rumor has it the kid vanished but left behind the Heaven-Sundering Sword ! The Liu Clan's auction house got it—going up for sale tomorrow at the Dragon Auction House!"
"If it's real, even the Qing Clan will bankrupt themselves for it!"
Zhang Que's eye twitched. "Since when did I leave my sword behind?! Those bastards made a knockoff—and didn't even cut me in on the profits! Scumbags!"
"Zhang Que, are you going? My sect's sending people. I can protect you~" Yun Qing smiled.
"Nah." He waved her off. "Why see a fake when I've got the real deal?"
"Hah! Can't afford it, eh?" A handsome young master sauntered over. "But since you're Qingqing's friend, I might spare you some spirit stones."
"Liu Jiba*, we're not close enough for 'Qingqing.'"* Yun Qing scowled.
"Qingqing, our families betrothed us as kids. I'll propose soon~" Liu Jiba reached for her hand—
WHAM!
Before he could blink, he was airborne, smashing through a carriage outside. "Cough—!" Blood sprayed.
"YOUNG MASTER!" Servants rushed to help.
"WHO DARES—?!" Covered in dirt, Liu Jiba staggered up—
WHAM!
Another palm strike sent him crashing into a fruit stand.
"I hate people more arrogant than me," Zhang Que said, his back turned, exuding the aura of a helpless mortal.
"YOU LITTLE—!" Liu Jiba flared his Qi Condensation aura, ready to attack—
"Young Master, NO! That guy's close to Miss Yun! Wait till they're on Liu Clan turf!"
Liu Jiba swallowed pills, glowering. "You're dead at tomorrow's auction!"
Auction Day
"Wake up, sunshine~ Open the window, feel fine~ Find some cash, life's divine~" Zhang Que hummed as they arrived at the Dragon Auction House.
The venue was extravagant—jade-reinforced walls, spirit-absorbing materials, even the guards were at Core Formation stage. "The Liu Clan's loaded… and I love rich people~" He grinned.
"Qingqing! You came!" Liu Jiba's voice ruined the mood.
"I told you—the engagement was our elders' idea! I refuse!"
"It's for both clans' benefit! You have no choice!"
Yun Qing fell silent. She was just a political tool.
Zhang Que cut in. "My Sis Yun said no. And let's be real—you're uglier than a toad's ass." He dragged her away.
"You… Just wait!" Liu Jiba stormed off, fists clenched. "Once I get the Heaven-Sundering Sword , you're dead meat!"
The Auction
A seductive hostess took the stage, her charm magic making the crowd drool.
"First item: Grade-4 Water Spirit Pill! Starting bid—50,000 spirit stones!"
The price skyrocketed to 600,000.
Zhang Que died inside. "This crap sells for 1 stone in the system! I could've been rich!"
Next: Grade-4 Crystal Armor. Starting bid—500,000.
Final price: 1.95 million.
Zhang Que wanted to vomit. "The system sells these 10 for 5 stones…"
The Main Event
"The moment you've all waited for—the Heaven-Sundering Sword ! Starting bid: 5 million stones!"
The hostess unveiled it—blinding golden light forced the crowd to shield their eyes.
Zhang Que wasn't impressed. The "light" was just flashy spellwork. But the sword itself? A damn good fake—slender blade, jade hilt, twin dragons coiling around the characters '诛仙' (Heaven-Sundering).
"I bid 8 million!" – Venom Sect Leader Li Dazhen.
"10 million! What's a bug farmer need a sword for?" – Thousand Swords Sect's Wan Chang'an.
"100 MID-GRADE SPIRIT STONES (≈10M)! This sword's mine!" – Liu Jiba.
The sect leaders stormed out. No one dared challenge the Liu Clan's wealth.
Liu Jiba grabbed the sword, swung it—slicing the stage in half. "What a good sword! Hahaha!"
Glossary (Updated)
New Characters:
Liu Jiba (柳鸡霸) – Liu Clan young master. Name means "Willow Chicken Tyrant" (author's meme).
Li Dazhen (李针剑) – Venom Sect leader. Name pun: "Needle Sword."
Items:
Knockoff Heaven-Sundering Sword – High-quality fake (golden light = scam).
Grade-4 Pills/Armor – Overpriced trash (system sells them for pennies).
Locations:
Dragon Auction House (天龙拍卖行) – Liu Clan's luxury scam hub.