On the third floor of the Sunset Auction House, a stout, middle-aged man from Zhongqiong led the way, wiping sweat from his brow with a handkerchief. "Please come in..."
Wuyou quietly followed behind the man, and chuckled at his nervousness. "You don't need to be so nervous. I won't do anything to you."
"Elder, what are you saying? I'm just so excited...too excited." Steward Liu smiled, but inwardly he was very cautious about Wuyou.
If you mention the name Zhang Wuyou, probably very few people in the entire immortal realm would know it. But if you mention the Qingyun Young Master, with his flowing blue robes and hair tied up with a blue hairpin, he is a household name.
Young Master Qingyun wanders between the two realms year-round, his identity unknown to all, like an elusive cloud. He is known as Young Master Qingyun because he often wears blue robes. He rose to fame over five hundred years ago, initially a mere Qi Refining cultivator, yet he killed a Foundation Establishment cultivator despite being of a higher level. His legend has endured for centuries since.
Killing high-level magical beasts and cultivators is commonplace for him. He frequently ventures into dangerous places and possesses countless treasures, yet no one can gain even the slightest advantage over him. Once, a Nascent Soul ancestor became greedy, but after Young Master Qingyun escaped, he launched a desperate counterattack, even wiping out the Nascent Soul ancestor's entire sect.
The Immortal Sword places greater emphasis on the supremacy of the strong than the mortal realm. No one would think that Young Master Qingyun's actions were wrong; on the contrary, they would find his actions gratifying.
Since then, Young Master Qingyun has become famous throughout the immortal realm, known to all.
What no one knows is that Young Master Qingyun is one of the honorary elders of Sunset Auction House. Some of the treasures in the auction house were provided by Young Master Qingyun. As both an elder and a major investor, how could they not treat him with utmost respect?
"Elder, please rest here. The people below have already begun counting the items and will ensure the spirit stones are prepared as quickly as possible." Steward Liu said cautiously and respectfully. Indeed, the quantity of items Wuyou had brought was enormous, and even with several people counting them, it would still take considerable time.
"Okay, I'm not in a hurry." Wuyou picked up a cup of tea, took a sip, and slowly said, "Wait a moment, there's something I'd like to ask Manager Liu for a favor."
Manager Liu naturally complied with Wuyou's requests, and three days later, Wuyou, dressed in a blue robe, appeared before the two of them.
"Are you the mercenary who accepted my mission?" The young man who spoke had rosy lips and white teeth, delicate features, and still retained a touch of childishness. He wore a flamboyant red robe, and his unrestrained and arrogant expression perfectly embodied the phrase "flamboyant and spirited."
Wuyou looked at the young man in front of her, smiled slightly, and nodded, "Yes, Young Master Tang."
"Alright, there are some things I need to make clear beforehand. Don't interfere too much with me. Just stay behind me and protect my safety. I heard from Steward Liu that your cultivation level is not low, and you often travel through the Monster Forest. That's why I hired you. I hope you won't disappoint me." Tang Chi raised his chin, his phoenix eyes staring straight at Wuyou, his whole body exuding the vibrant energy of youth.
“Of course.” Wuyou nodded in response without any displeasure.
Tang Chi is the young master of the Tang Clan, who is engaged to Kong Qingyan. When the Lingyun Sect rebelled, the Tang Clan came to their aid, and Kong Tingxuan arranged the marriage between their children a thousand years ago. It was a marriage of convenience, not a matter of affection. However, for a man, it's always embarrassing for his fiancée to elope. If Kong Qingyan truly didn't want to, she could have openly broken off the engagement with the Tang Clan; running away was indeed shameful.
The key point is that after Kong Qingyan ran away from her arranged marriage, Kong Tingxuan was still unwilling to annul the engagement, making excuses for Tang Chi and hiring someone to impersonate Kong Qingyan. By the time Kong Qingyan fell in love and was captured and brought back to the Immortal Realm, the affair between the two families had already spread throughout the Immortal Realm.
Kong Qingyan was only confined, but the original owner, being an adopted daughter, wasn't so lucky. She stole a man from her mistress and instigated her to marry a mortal—all serious crimes. Kong Tingxuan had no interest in the original owner, but Madam Kong was determined to avenge her daughter.
There is a distinction between immortals and mortals, and marrying a mortal is a disgrace and a violation of the rules. However, Kong Qingyan had already set her sights on Liu Yishui and had no intention of marrying the young master of the Tang Clan. She was even pregnant. If this were to get out, the Lingyun Sect would likely become the target of public criticism. The immortal realm does not reject mortals cultivating immortality, but it absolutely abhors marriage between immortals and mortals, and would kill anyone who did so.
Later, the Tang Clan inadvertently learned of Kong Qingyan's situation and reported it directly to the Enforcement Hall, putting Kong Qingyan's life in imminent danger. To protect her daughter, the original owner of this body became the most useful sacrifice.
The two switched identities, but before the original owner could even rejoice in his new identity, his cultivation was crippled and he died at the hands of another.
At that time, Tang Chi was just a young man cherished by the entire sect, and he never exhibited the hysteria and madness that followed. From beginning to end, the Tang Sect was the most innocent; they had only made a marriage agreement with Kong Qingyan and had not done anything wrong.
In the days that followed, Wuyou stayed close to Tang Chi, protecting him closely. Although Tang Chi was arrogant, he was kind-hearted. Wuyou traveled all over the country every day, becoming knowledgeable and reliable. He was very dependable along the way, and many of the things he talked about made the young man yearn for them.
When the group arrived at Lingyun Sect, Tang Chi was already calling him "Big Brother" repeatedly.
"Brother Zhang, come back to Tang Clan with me! My father will definitely like you very much, and then we can go on adventures together." Tang Chi's face was full of longing as he grabbed Wuyou's sleeve.
"We'll see!" Wuyou reached out and ruffled the boy's hair, finding him exceptionally adorable.
If anyone else touched his hair, Tang Chi would have already lost his temper, but Wuyou was his respected older brother, so he could only reluctantly accept it.
"Who goes there—" Two men dressed in white with copper belts rode in on swords, holding their swords across their chests, their faces cold and aloof.
"We have something to discuss with the Sect Master of Lingyun Sect. Please inform him." Wuyou interrupted Tang Chi, smiling and cupping his hands in a gesture of respect, displaying an air of nonchalant elegance.
"Our sect leader doesn't just meet any cat or dog. If you have nothing to do, get lost." The disciple guarding the gate raised his chin, his face full of impatience, looking as if he wanted to throw the person off the mountain on the spot.
Tang Chi's face turned ugly, and Li Mu, the guard beside him, sharpened his eyes. He could tolerate being insulted, but he could not tolerate being insulted, especially not the young master.
Wuyou was not surprised by this situation. He had specifically calculated the time. At this time, Kong Qingyan should have already escaped to the mortal world. How could Lingyun Sect have the time and mood to receive others?
"Gentlemen, this doesn't seem to be the way Lingyun Sect treats its guests," Tang Chi said coldly.
"Why do you care so much? Get out of here, or we'll kill you!" The two gatekeepers were also very arrogant.
"Insolence—this is the young master of the Tang Clan! Your Lingyun Sect is going too far!" Li Mu coldly rebuked, his sword flashing. One person turned his head and found a gleaming silver sword already pressed against his neck, while another person fared even worse, his head already severed from his body.
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