"To be able to defeat a Star Lake Level Early Stage cultivator with a Galaxy Level Middle cultivation requires more than just luck. Young brother, there is no need to be modest," ng Chongshan shook his head and said slowly.
Seeing the other person speak thus, Lin Mo remained silent. The opponent's strength was two realms higher than his own, making it easy to see through the subtleties. Relying on luck to kill an enemy of a higher realm is not sothing luck alone can accomplish.
"Father, I still want to show Mr. Lin and Senior Sister Liu around. Don't interrogate them; they're not criminals," ng Ziling tugged on the middle-aged man's arm, gently swaying it, her voice carrying a hint of playful reproach.
"Alright, alright, go show your friends around. I have auction matters to attend to as well," ng Chongshan looked at her, eyes filled with a deep affection, and said with a smile.
"Mr. Lin, Senior Sister Liu, let's continue to stroll around. I'll take you to the guest rooms for so rest," ng Ziling said happily.
Lin Mo and Liu Yiyi nodded slightly towards ng Chongshan, then followed ng Ziling as she led the way to other courtyards within the manor.
"Second Master."
As the three departed, a man standing beside ng Chongshan, as sharp as a sword blade, slightly bowed and spoke softly.
"Have soone monitor them. As long as they an no harm to Ziling, it's fine. Also, prepare so gifts for them. Our ng Family doesn't like to be indebted to others," the gentleness in ng Chongshan's eyes disappeared instantly, replaced by the imposing aura of one long accustod to high status.
"Yes, Second Master."
...
Following ng Ziling's lead, Lin Mo and Liu Yiyi arrived at another charmingly scenic small courtyard.
"Mr. Lin, Senior Sister Liu, if you're not offended, you can stay at my place. After all, the auction will last for half a month. This is the guest annex; if you don't like it, I can show you other places," ng Ziling halted her steps, smilingly looking at them as she spoke.
"The auction lasts for half a month? I heard your father ntion managing the auction just now," Lin Mo directly asked.
ng Ziling replied, "The auction venue is large, but there are many items and participants involved. It's impossible to complete everything in just a day or two. This auction will last at least half a month, and the items auctioned will beco increasingly valuable. Even obtaining a ticket is extrely difficult."
This was sothing Lin Mo did not know, as Gu Sa hadn't inford him of the detailed auction process. If he couldn't get auction tickets, wouldn't it be a wasted trip?
"Our ng Family, along with the Duanmu Family and the Great Yan City Chamber of Comrce, manage the auction process together. I'll take care of Mr. Lin and Senior Sister Liu's tickets for each auction; I can take you in every ti," ng Ziling said with a cheerful smile.
"Mr. Lin, it seems we've hit the jackpot this ti," Liu Yiyi rarely joked, since obtaining a ticket to such a grand auction requires considerable resources and connections.
Lin Mo smiled, "That is indeed fortunate, saving us a lot of trouble. I just wonder what items will be auctioned each day and whether there will be anything I need."
Attending the auction every day just to watch would indeed be a waste of ti.
"Mr. Lin, I'll ask my father to give a list of the items to be auctioned. Only the families and comrce running the auction have it, though the most precious final items aren't listed," ng Ziling suddenly suggested.
"That would be great, saving us a lot of ti," Lin Mo's face lit up with joy, "Thanks in advance, Miss Ziling."
"There's no need for such formality with , and besides, you saved my life. This is nothing," ng Ziling grinned broadly, patting her chest in a carefree manner, her youthful face making it hard not to laugh.
"Mr. Lin, Senior Sister Liu, find a room to rest in the courtyard for now. I'll visit my mother and bring the auction list later," ng Ziling said and then took her leave, walking in another direction.
Watching ng Ziling's departing figure, Liu Yiyi smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Lin, could this be an unexpected stroke of luck? Saving the second Miss of the ng Family sure saved us a lot of trouble."
"Not sure if it's good luck or bad luck," Lin Mo said sothing that Liu Yiyi didn't quite understand.
While they talked, a middle-aged man, dressed in brocade, quickly approached them from the front.
This middle-aged man they had seen earlier, a guard beside ng Chongshan, possessing Star Sea Level Early Stage strength.
"Ladies and gentlen, this is a token of appreciation from the Second Master. Please kindly accept it," the middle-aged man said, tossing two Space Rings toward Lin Mo and Liu Yiyi. "It's in gratitude for saving the life of the second young miss."
Lin Mo reached out and caught the swiftly flying Space Rings, and as his Divine Thought swept through them, he discovered they contained five thousand soul coins.
Liu Yiyi's face also showed a hint of surprise.
Although Lin Mo had obtained tens of thousands of soul coins in the Netherworld, five thousand soul coins were already a significant amount for a normal cultivator.
For a protector like Ge Chuan, having one or two thousand soul coins was already considered a decent fortune.
"Rest well in the ng Family's estate, and if there is anything you need help with, just say the word," the middle-aged guard glanced at them before turning to leave again.
"The ng Family is truly generous," Liu Yiyi squeezed the Space Ring, the corners of her gentle lips curling into a smile. "Typical of a great family, not wanting to be indebted to anyone."
Lin Mo chuckled as he stored the Space Ring, understanding from the start that ng Chongshan sending soul coins was a ssage: don't expect to curry favor with the ng Family.
In comparison, Liu Yiyi's family was an elephant compared to an ant beside the ng Family. The ng family, large and well-established, with a top expert holding the position of Supre Elder in the Mystic Realm Sect, stood among the top five families in the entire Canglan Star Domain.
Such proud families wouldn't look favorably on Lin Mo just because he saved ng Ziling. Offering soul coins was rely a form of compensation and transaction.
"Senior Sister Liu, I'll go find a room to rest now," Lin Mo said, entering one of the empty houses in the courtyard, which were all unoccupied.
"Okay," Liu Yiyi nodded, then gracefully walked into another empty room.
In the room, Lin Mo rested for about an hour before quietly leaving. He stowed the Xuanyuan Sword and Zhuo Lingxuan back into the Space Ring, for walking the streets with the Xuanyuan Sword on his back was sowhat conspicuous.
Leaving the ng Family's manor, Lin Mo stepped onto a bustling street, with another matter to attend to: 'dispose of' the items he no longer needed.
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