Jing Wen weighed the two Storage Bags in his hand, both still reeking of blood, and a cold smile curled his lips.
Those two blind fools at Qi Refining Great Perfection had still been begging for mercy as they died, unaware that Jing Wen rarely left survivors.
"The Heavenly Star Sect certainly has plenty of fat sheep..." He was weighing his next move when the Sound Transmission Talisman at his waist suddenly began vibrating violently.
The Enchantress's urgent voice came through. "Master, the Black Market auction will be held in a month. They say there's an ancient..."
Jing Wen frowned slightly and took out another Sound Transmission Talisman. Xin Ruoyin's cool voice rang out. "The formation is seventy percent complete. I need you to come personally..."
It was Xin Ruoyin's message that had prompted Jing Wen to end his seclusion and prepare to head to the Heavenly Star Sect Market. But now...
Jing Wen's fingertips rubbed back and forth over the two Sound Transmission Talismans.
Xin Ruoyin's business was not particularly urgent.
But if he missed the Black Market auction the Enchantress had just mentioned, there would be no second chance.
"Fine." Jing Wen swept his sleeve and tucked the two Storage Bags into his robes. "I'll go to the Covering Moon Sect Market first. Both those things are important to me."
His figure flickered, turning into a streak of azure light that shot into the clouds toward the Covering Moon Sect Market.
On the way, a hint of amusement flashed through Jing Wen's eyes-he hoped the Enchantress's information was worth changing his plans for.
Covering Moon Sect Market · Cave Abode Location
Jing Wen stood thirty feet outside the cave abode with his hands behind his back, his azure robes stirring without a breeze.
He narrowed his eyes as