Gu Changsheng never considered herself virtuous. Being plotted against like this—if she still followed others’ plans step by step, then she would truly be a fool!
Having decided to ensure that those who ca today would not return, Gu Changsheng felt a little more at ease!
She didn’t fear straightforwardness, but sches and conspiracies were not her forte; she preferred the feeling of directly diving into action!
"Master, the auction is about to resu. Do you want to go back?" Jin Rong received a signal from an undercover pawn at the door and asked in a low voice.
"Mm." Gu Changsheng nodded, glanced at Zhou Mu, and the two of them walked towards the door together. As they walked, she said, "Keep an eye out. If anyone suspicious shows up during the auction, notify us imdiately. Also, report back at once if the one selling the Geomancy Map Fragnts of Divine Demise Land appears!"
"As you command!" Jin Rong replied solemnly upon hearing her words.
Only then did Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu silently return to the auction scene. Their unexpected return caught the attention of so prominent experts sitting in the front row, but under the steady deanor of Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu, they could only retract their gazes awkwardly.
To be honest, the reputation of the dicine King Valley inheritor was a golden signboard. Unless absolutely necessary, no one was foolish enough to easily offend them!
Even though Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu could beco their toughest competitors at this auction, none dared to show any dissatisfaction!
However, subsequent events proved that they were overthinking it!
The latter half of the auction was the main event, offering items coveted by the Itinerant World’s people, dream-like Divine weapons. Yet, this ti, neither Zhou Mu nor Gu Changsheng, who were now as calm as ditating monks, made any bids, and even Wang Buer, who had made frequent appearances during the first half, was nowhere to be seen.
People were surprised and delighted; without their interference, the auction felt like a regular one, and indeed, so managed to acquire items they were fond of.
"The Snake Halberd ranks sixteenth in the Divine Weapon rankings. All heroes know that the longer the weapon, the more dangerous it becos. This Snake Halberd is the finest among long weapons. Next..."
Shuang Jiang’s alluring voice echoed throughout the auction house from the stage.
All eyes were drawn to Shuang Jiang, but no one noticed that the surroundings of the auction were now densely packed with undercover pawns, forming a vaguely enclosing posture. Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu’s eyes, seemingly searching for soone, swept across the auction hall.
Yes, she was searching for soone!
Looking for the person with the Geomancy Map Fragnts!
Because of the issue with Ling Yuexi and Dugu Jieao earlier, the auction was delayed for so long, Gu Changsheng didn’t believe that person could perfectly ti their appearance, so the biggest possibility was that they were hiding among the bidders, waiting for the right mont!
People from the Divine Demise Land were mysterious and unpredictable, so even Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu dared not be careless!
As ti ticked away, and with each showcase of top-tier Divine weapons on stage, the whole auction beca increasingly lively. Shuang Jiang’s exciting calls and the frantic bidding created a hot and bustling atmosphere!
anwhile, the expressions of Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu grew darker as ti went on!
In terms of patience, Gu Changsheng believed she was second to none, but that didn’t guarantee victory!
Now, with the auction nearing its end and still no sign of that person, it seed like they weren’t going to act until the last mont!
Gesturing to an undercover pawn, Gu Changsheng watched as a person dressed as a Servant Boy silently appeared before her, and with a stern look, she asked, "Has the seller of the Geomancy Map Fragnts shown up yet?"
"Reporting to Master, they have not!"
Hearing this, Gu Changsheng’s expression darkened further, a flash of Malevolent Qi in her Phoenix Eyes, she waved at the undercover pawn and said in a low voice, "Bring out that person from earlier!"
"That person? Which person?" The Servant Boy asked, looking puzzled.
Gu Changsheng rolled her eyes. To be honest, this subordinate of Wang Buer’s was as clueless and irritating as him. When had her followers not been insightful? How could soone ask for details about everything instead of understanding her intent without words?
"A dead person!" Gu Changsheng replied irritably to the Servant Boy. Before he could speak again, she added with a look of annoyance, "If you dare to ask who the dead person is, believe , I’ll beat you!"
"Hehe..." The undercover pawn dressed as a Servant Boy, now rubbing his nose, chuckled awkwardly and said flatteringly, "Won’t ask, won’t ask! I won’t ask anymore! I’ll bring that dead person over right away!"
Honestly, the Master’s words were explicit enough. If he dared to ask again, he would surely get beaten!
A dead person!
There’s just a breathless corpse at the auction, which the master and son-in-law had just obtained, and this, he knew!
Without a word, the Undercover Pawn quietly retreated again. In no ti, he reappeared beside Gu Changsheng, carrying a human-shaped sack. Following Gu Changsheng’s gaze, he threw the corpse of Youming Xiying that was in the sack to one side, then quickly retreated.
At this mont, the auction was also reaching its end. The final piece, a heaven and earth treasure, was sold for a high price under Shuang Jiang’s repeated urging. Shuang Jiang, looking at the auction item catalog in her hand, frowned slightly, unsure how to proceed...
The last treasure was exactly the Geomancy Map Fragnts from the Divine Demise Land that the master and son-in-law had their eyes on. However, up till now, the person who would exchange the geomancy map for soone at the auction had still not appeared...
With pairs of bewildered eyes looking at her from the audience, Shuang Jiang was at a loss for what to say...
If she followed the usual procedure and announced the treasure, what would happen if the person holding the treasure didn’t show up? But if she stopped, wouldn’t the scene fall into silence?
Resigned, Shuang Jiang could only use her personal charm, speaking coyly in official tones to stall for ti. She cast a pleading glance towards Wang Buer, hidden in the dark...
The scene was montarily strange. Among the audience, so had gotten what they wanted, while others were waiting for the night’s banquet to end. Seeing Shuang Jiang’s vague deanor, they couldn’t help but look at the auction catalog in their hands. What they saw made the faces of everyone present twist...
Divine Demise Land!
In the hearts of the Itinerant World’s People, it was equivalent to the opportunity for the Conquest Realm. Of course, with benefits ca risks. A great opportunity also ant great danger. It was undoubtedly a hot potato. So wanted it, but hesitated and stopped. More people, however, had never dared to entertain the thought!
It’s a joke; everyone knows that those who enter the Divine Demise Land rarely return alive. As the saying goes, a good death is better than a bad life. You won’t die in an unstable Conquest Realm, but entering the Divine Demise Land—there’s a real chance of death!
If they don’t dare to risk their lives to enter the Divine Demise Land, what would they do with the Geomancy Map Fragnts from there? Isn’t it just a useless supplent?
Gu Changsheng, watching Shuang Jiang stalling for ti, glanced at the sowhat impatient crowd around him. His face darkened slightly as he slowly stood up from his seat.
Everyone sat while she stood alone, thus standing out from the crowd, imdiately drawing countless eyes to Gu Changsheng.
Seeing this, Shuang Jiang imdiately paused her speaking. Standing on stage, seemingly unnoticed by the audience, she took a step back, her head slightly lowered!
This was etiquette due to a subject as a subordinate!
Standing out in the crowd, Gu Changsheng’s expression hidden under half a mask darkened. His gaze, sharp as a knife, swept around. Amid the bewildered, tense eyes of the audience, his lips subtly curled, speaking with a slight sneer, "My patience, as you know, has never been good! I’ve brought the person you wanted; isn’t it ti you brought the sweet jujube I want?"
The Geomancy Map Fragnts of the Divine Demise Land were stated from the beginning to be in exchange for a person!
And this person was none other than Youming Xiying beside Gu Changsheng!
Summing it all up, everything proved that she wanted to go to the Divine Demise Land. Furthermore, those scheming against her behind the scenes wanted her to go there even more. Calculating it this way, the Geomancy Map Fragnts of the Divine Demise Land were, to her, the sweet jujube leading her step by step towards the Divine Demise Land, a bait!
If soone intends to lay a trap, there’s no reason to abandon it halfway!
Upon hearing Gu Changsheng’s words, everyone around was instantly filled with inexplicable expressions. They were montarily at a loss, not understanding the aning behind her scattered words...
Though there’s a saying that the onlooker sees more clearly than the players, sotis being outside the situation doesn’t necessarily reveal the perilous steps within!
The atmosphere of the entire auction house suddenly plunged into a strange silence.
The ignorant, with puzzled expressions.
The involved, with dark faces.
"What now, do you intend to defy the orders of the one behind you, afraid to co out and just die?" Gu Changsheng looked at those seated around him, a slight smile tugging at his lips. He blew on his fingertips and spoke slowly, "As the old saying goes, everyone must die, either with the weight of Mount Tai or as light as a feather. Your death, in loyalty, must surely be rembered well by the one backing you. Although to , your death would be a light as a feather, you should know I won’t let you leave here alive!"
As he spoke, Gu Changsheng’s voice suddenly turned fierce. The Southern Emperor’s pressure was unabashedly released as he shouted, "Show yourself!"
Gu Changsheng’s words further altered the expressions of those present. Each looked around in suspicion and uncertainty.
This Taoist Immortal’s words clearly indicated soone was called out to die!
But who was it, and what grudges had prompted the Immortal to speak such words in public?
"Hehe... Youngsters indeed, with patience that doesn’t count for much..."
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