The sword gleam was swift and fierce, leaving a rainbow-colored streak through the air. Carrying a soul attack that pierced to the marrow, it reached Nie Yun's eyes in the blink of an eye.
It was so fast that no one had time to react.
Fairy Biluo, who had been studying the Jade Cup Glazed Son nearby, finally noticed the sudden change. Her pupils contracted as she stretched out her jade-like hand, about to intervene!
However, she was still some distance from Nie Yun, while the sword gleam had already reached his brow. It seemed poised to pierce his mind the very next moment—there was no time to save him even if she wanted to!
Unlike Fairy Biluo's anxiety, Wei Buxin was nearly scared to death.
This major client before him was a supreme figure who could casually produce several billion, someone even Fairy Biluo treated as an honored guest. His status and position were easy to imagine. If he were killed while purchasing a treasure from the Fire God Auction House, the auction house would undoubtedly suffer a storm of vengeance and attacks!
Every auction item passed through dedicated handlers. Even if something was dangerous, it would be sealed in advance. It was impossible for it to harm a customer—so how had a streak of sword light suddenly appeared?
If this major client were truly killed, not only would the force behind him retaliate, but the Fire God Auction House's reputation would also plummet to rock bottom. No one would ever trust it again!
Just as fear filled his heart and he was about to intervene, the young man before him showed no panic. Instead, the corners of his lips rose in a faint smile.
With that smile, his finger had somehow already appeared before the jade box. His