The Auction: Flying Magic Artifact Blueprint (Part One)

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"Although I didn't spend much time in the real world, I spent a full nine months in the Land of Death. I wonder what news there is about the other teams attacking the Small Sect? And what countermeasures has the Inner Sect come up with for these 100,000+ Zombie?" Standing in the Rakshasa City Lord's Main Hall, Zhuge Xiang asked, revealing his identity. As the Squad Leader of the combat team, Zhuge Xiang had the right to ask questions.

"Of the twelve teams, apart from the one that encountered an accident at the Puppet Cult, the other eleven teams all successfully completed their missions, eradicating those Small Sect and effectively deterring Human Heart."

The Rakshasa City Lord, seated in City Lord seat, paused slightly, his brows furrowing as he spoke, and said, "However, because of the Zombie matter, the competition for the Spirit Stone Vein will be temporarily postponed. Our Asura Sect, along with other Small and Medium-Sized Sects, will temporarily form Corpse Extermination Alliance to jointly eliminate the Zombie within the Yanling Commandery."

"Alliance has been formed?" Upon hearing this news, Zhuge Xiang was slightly taken aback, then suddenly realized that although the Asura Sect was strong, if it focused all its attention on eliminating Zombie, it would inevitably give Small and Medium-Sized Sects an opportunity to take advantage of it. Therefore, it was only natural to drag these sects into the mess.

Moreover, the Zombie are rampant throughout Yanling Commandery, and this is not just a matter for the Asura Sect. As a sect within Yanling Commandery, they also have an inescapable responsibility to eliminate the Zombie.

"We just received news from the Inner Sect Headquarters that the Corpse Extermination Alliance has prepared a large amount of supplies as rewards to attract Rogue Cultivator to contribute. Each Cultivator can receive a Record Badge. After slaying Zombie, the badge will automatically be converted into points based on the Zombie's cultivation level. These points can then be exchanged at the Corpse Extermination Alliance for desired supplies, Magic Artifact, Pill, Cultivation Technique, materials, and more... everything you could want..." As she spoke, the Rakshasa City Lord flipped her fair hand, and a jade badge the size of a thumb appeared in her palm.

"The Sect's reaction was quite swift. I wonder if I could have three of these badges?" Zhuge Xiang had gained some understanding of the current situation from the Rakshasa City Lord's words. He nodded and asked the Rakshasa City Lord for three badges.

The Rakshasa City Lord didn't rush to give it. His gaze fell on Su Huayu beside him, his expression somewhat complicated. After a slight hesitation, he asked, "Xiaoyu, are you really not coming back? There are Zombie running rampant outside, it's too chaotic."

"Hmph, the only reason I came back is to show Zhuge Xiang the way. I'm leaving with him soon," Su Huayu sneered at her mother, her tone extremely unfriendly, creating a very tense atmosphere between them.

"Very well," the Rakshasa City Lord sighed softly, showing no intention of forcing Su Huayu. He simply turned his gaze to Zhuge Xiang and said, "Junior Brother Zhuge, I'll trouble you to take good care of my somewhat unruly and willful daughter."

As he spoke, the Rakshasa City Lord flicked his wrist and tossed out three Record Badge.

"Who wants him to take care of me? I don't want him to take care of me. He's not a good person either," Su Huayu said in a coquettish voice, looking at Zhuge Xiang.

Reaching out to take it, Zhuge Xiang laughed heartily, completely ignoring Su Huayu, and said only to the Rakshasa City Lord, "Don't worry, Miss Su's temperament is quite good, I believe we should be able to get along very well."

Zhuge Xiang's words startled everyone in the City Lord's Main Hall. Su Huayu had a good temper? This was the first time they had heard anyone say that.

Even the Rakshasa City Lord himself was slightly taken aback, then smiled dignifiedly and said, "In any case, I'll trouble you, Junior Brother."

"It's getting late, so we'll be leaving now." Having asked what needed to be asked and learned what needed to be learned, Zhuge Xiang had no intention of lingering in the City Lord's Main Hall. He gave one Record Badge each to Mizheng and Su Huayu, then turned and left.

However, when he reached the main gate of the City Lord's Main Hall, Zhuge Xiang paused slightly, turned around, and asked, "By the way, I have another question. After stealing someone else's Record Badge, is it possible for the points to be transferred to oneself?"

Zhuge Xiang's words made the Rakshasa City Lord's eyes light up slightly. His gaze towards Zhuge Xiang was filled with admiration and a smile. In the City Lord's Main Hall, many people also looked at Zhuge Xiang with admiration.

Everyone understood the implication behind Zhuge Xiang's question: stealing someone else's Record Badge —that's exactly the kind of habit only Asura Sect Disciple have.

"Of course it's useful," the Rakshasa City Lord nodded and answered clearly.

"Hehe, that's good. See you later," Zhuge Xiang smiled brightly, turned and left the City Lord's Main Hall.

After leaving the City Lord's Main Hall, it was getting late. Just in time, there was Auction that Rakshasa City had been preparing for for a long time. Zhuge Xiang and his companions did not linger and Auction House.

Because of the Zombie attack, many soldiers could be seen patrolling Rakshasa City. All of them were quite powerful, and when Zombie occasionally appeared, they could swarm it and quickly deal with it. After walking straight ahead, Zhuge Xiang and his group soon arrived at the entrance of the Auction House.

At the Auction House, many people could be seen entering one after another. At the main entrance, more than a dozen martial artists at the Void Splitting Realm were stationed to guard the area, clearly to prevent the appearance of Zombie.

Those attending the Auction were either renowned Cultivator, wealthy merchants, or high-ranking officials; they were all clearly well-prepared. Some Rogue Cultivator, on the other hand, needed to prove their wealth and influence. To qualify, they needed at least 10,000 Spirit Stone Coin, or ten low-grade Spirit Stones. Surprisingly, the currency used in this Auction House was not gold or silver, but Spirit Stone Coin of the Cultivation World.

"Miss Su, it's an honor to have you here. Please come in." It has to be said that Su Huayu's influence and status Young City Lord are quite useful in Rakshasa City. Although they didn't recognize Zhuge Xiang and Mizheng, the guards at the door were very enthusiastic in welcoming the three of them in upon seeing Su Huayu.

Behind the red gates, dog meat rots; on the road, frozen corpses lie.

As Zhuge Xiang stepped into the Auction, a sentence suddenly flashed through his mind: Zombie have appeared throughout Yanling Commandery, and even inside Rakshasa City, Human Heart among the people. Yet, this place can still hold Auction.

Just as he was about to enter the Auction, Zhuge Xiang paused slightly, causing Su Huayu behind him to almost bump into his back.

Su Huayu raised her eyebrows, about to burst into a tirade, but then she noticed Zhuge Xiang's gaze falling on the side. Following his gaze, she saw two little Beggar, carrying broken bowls and dressed in tattered clothes, walking towards her Auction House. The evening breeze made them shiver even more.

An Auction House Guard walked over menacingly, raising his leather whip without hesitation and lashing it at the two little Beggar: "You two stinking beggars, you stink like hell! Don't you know where you are? How dare you walk this way? Get the hell out of here!"

No one in the Auction House paid any attention to the situation. Even if someone did see it, they wouldn't care. They were just two little Beggar, no different from ants in their eyes. Even Su Huayu felt the same way. This kind of thing happened every day, and she was used to it.

The two little Beggar screamed in terror, huddled together, their bowl, already chipped at one corner, fell to the ground and shattered. Their terrified eyes stared at the menacing guard.

The two little Beggar screamed, further disturbing the distinguished guests entering the Auction. The guard, who had only intended to teach the two little Beggar a lesson, became even angrier. In his rage, the Guard even channeled his inner Qi Energy, clearly intending to kill them.

Mizheng looked reluctant and was about to speak to stop him when someone acted even faster than he could speak—it was Zhuge Xiang.

With an Explosive Steps, Zhuge Xiang appeared directly beside the guard. With a whip kick, Zhuge Xiang sent the Guard flying. With Zhuge Xiang's strength, how could this mere Body Tempering Realm guard withstand him? Amidst screams, the guard collapsed to the ground, spitting blood, and couldn't get up for a long time.

The two terrified Beggar, who thought they were doomed to a beating, were suddenly struck by someone who sent the vicious thug Knockback. The two Beggar stared at Zhuge Xiang with their bright eyes.

The villain, whom they considered incredibly powerful, was Knockback by him. It was hard to imagine that such a big shot as Zhuge Xiang would stand up for them.

The Beggar was driven away, and those who entered the Auction ignored it. However, Zhuge Xiang's actions attracted a lot of attention, especially his Explosive Steps pace, which surprised many people. They were secretly astonished by his speed. However, many people shook their heads at Zhuge Xiang 'Zhuge Xiang behavior, thinking he was just a pushover.

"Young master, what do you mean by this? What have we brothers done to offend you?" Seeing the guard Knockback away, more than a dozen people gathered around, looking indignant, and asked. It was true that Zhuge Xiang was brought by Su Huayu, but he couldn't just start hitting people for no reason.

"What's going on? What happened?" A portly man who looked like Steward, having clearly noticed the commotion, squeezed through the crowd and asked.

The guards, all with resentment on their faces, recounted Zhuge Xiang's actions to the Steward.

Zhuge Xiang ignored the guards of the Auction House, only looking at the two Beggar had fallen to the ground. The two little Beggar were dirty and looked unappealing, but their eyes were very bright.

Zhuge Xiang took out two steamed buns from his Storage Ring and tossed them in front of the little Beggar. After a slight hesitation, he took out a tattered book and threw it down along with the buns. He didn't say much, only one sentence. "If you want to become a superior person, begging alone won't work. The most important thing is to rely on your own efforts and be ruthless."

After speaking to the two little Beggar as if no one else was around, Zhuge Xiang turned around and looked at the portly Steward. His previous kindness and benevolence vanished, replaced by an intense aura of Zhuge Xiang.

Zhuge Xiang took out the Ink Jade Token and waved it, then said coldly, "Asura Sect Inner Sect Combat Squad Leader, that guy previously beat innocent civilians, so I'm punishing him. Does your Auction House have any objections?" (To be continued...)