Chapter 139 The Way to Death, Auction

“You! Kid, do you know who I am?”

Zhao Wuji’s expression darkened.

“I don’t know, and I don’t need to know. What does who you are have to do with me?”

Zhou Chen’s face showed disdain. This kind of person, in the Northern Region Demon Abyss, isolated from the Demon Abyss, relied on his status and position to act arrogantly, like a frog at the bottom of a well.

“You little bastard, you’ve successfully angered me?! Do you believe I can make sure you never leave Heaven Frost City?!”

Zhao Wuji said coldly.

“I don’t believe it. Moreover, I think you should be worried about yourself.”

Zhou Chen shook his head, a hint of mockery in his eyes.

“What do you mean?”

“Nothing in particular.”

Zhou Chen smiled faintly, “I just think some people take themselves too seriously. They provoke people they shouldn’t, and they won’t know what happened even when death is at their doorstep.”

Zhao Wuji’s face turned ashen with anger, and he was about to erupt, but he was held back by the guard beside him.

“Young Master, causing trouble is not allowed in Heaven Frost City. There are many people here, and it’s not suitable to make a move.”

The guard reminded him in a low voice.

Zhao Wuji took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart.

“Good, very good. You are the first person who dares to speak to me like that.”

He glared viciously at Zhou Chen.

“You little bastard, I’ve remembered you. Wash your neck and wait!”

After speaking, he turned to leave, not forgetting to say to Lin Xue’er before he left: “Xue’er, I advise you to stay away from people like him. Not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry is worth befriending.”

Watching Zhao Wuji’s retreating figure, Lin Xue’er said with some worry.

“Zhou Dage, I’m sorry, it’s all my fault. If I hadn’t pulled you out, we wouldn’t have met him. He is Zhao Wuji, the son of the City Lord of Liehuo City. He is narrow-minded and holds grudges. He will definitely find an Opportunity to retaliate against you.”

“It’s fine, he’s just a pampered Young Master. He can’t cause any trouble.”

Zhou Chen said indifferently.

“But…” Lin Xue’er still wanted to say something.

“Don’t worry.”

Zhou Chen patted Lin Xue’er’s shoulder, “I know what I’m doing.”

Feeling the warmth from Zhou Chen’s palm, Lin Xue’er’s heart trembled, and her cheeks flushed again.

“Then… then let’s continue shopping.”

She whispered, her voice as small as a mosquito’s.

Zhou Chen smiled and didn’t say much.

However, he was calculating in his heart that although Zhao Wuji’s Opportunity was trash and Zhou Chen didn’t care for it, he shouldn’t have provoked Zhou Chen. He could forget about the Opportunity.

If he didn’t know what was good for him, Zhou Chen wouldn’t mind sending him on his way.

The two continued to stroll in the city, and Lin Xue’er’s mood gradually improved.

With Zhou Chen by her side, she felt a sense of security she had never experienced before.

Although this man seemed gentle, the composure and confidence he displayed when facing Zhao Wuji earlier deeply captivated her.

“Zhou Dage, are you really only at the Nascent Soul Tenth Layer?”

Lin Xue’er couldn’t help but ask.

“What, doesn’t it seem like it?” Zhou Chen retorted.

“It’s not that it doesn’t seem like it, but…”

Lin Xue’er bit her lip, “You give me a profound feeling, making it impossible to see through you.”

“Perhaps it’s your misconception,” Zhou Chen said with a smile.

Lin Xue’er didn’t ask again, but her curiosity grew stronger.

Until night fell, the two returned to the courtyard. Watching Lin Xue’er’s retreating figure, Zhou Chen was lost in thought.

After a day of getting along, Lin Xue’er enthusiastically explained the customs and strange stories of the Northern Region to Zhou Chen. Overall, Zhou Chen had a good impression of her, and if the Opportunity arose, Zhou Chen wouldn’t mind helping her.

On the evening of the third day, Tianbao Auction House was brightly lit and bustling with people.

Tonight’s auction attracted Cultivators from all over the Northern Region, with various forces gathered, making for a spectacular scene.

Zhou Chen and Lin Xue’er sat in a private room on the second floor, clearly able to see the auction stage below through the crystal window.

“Zhou Dage, look over there.”

Lin Xue’er pointed to the private room opposite and said, “Zhao Wuji is here too.”

Zhou Chen followed her gaze and indeed saw Zhao Wuji sitting in the opposite private room, accompanied by several guards.

At this moment, Zhao Wuji was glaring fiercely over here, his eyes full of malice.

“It seems he’s still holding a grudge over what happened two days ago.”

Lin Xue’er was a little worried.

“Let him hold a grudge. He’ll have something to cry about later.”

Zhou Chen was unconcerned.

“What do you mean?” Lin Xue’er’s curiosity grew even stronger.

“Just wait and watch the show.”

Just then, the auction officially began.

A middle-aged man walked onto the auction stage and announced loudly: “Distinguished guests, welcome to Tianbao Auction House’s monthly auction! Tonight, we have prepared many rare treasures for everyone, and I believe you will not be disappointed!”

“Now, the auction officially begins! The first item…”

The auction proceeded as planned. The first few items were ordinary Magic Treasures and Medicinal Pills, not expensive, and Zhou Chen had no intention of bidding.

Zhao Wuji, however, bid on several items, deliberately raising the price each time, clearly showing off his wealth.

“This guy really has more money than he knows what to do with.”

Lin Xue’er shook her head.

“A typical fool with too much money. Anyway, it’s his father’s money, so he doesn’t feel bad spending it.”

Zhou Chen smiled faintly, lacking interest.

Time passed bit by bit, and finally, the main event began.

“The next item, I believe, will make everyone present’s eyes light up!”

The auctioneer announced loudly, “Mysterious Ancient Scroll!”

As soon as his voice fell, an exquisite jade box was brought up.

The jade box opened, revealing a crystal-clear Ancient Scroll lying inside, emitting a faint blue light. Just by looking at it, one could feel that it was no ordinary item.

“The Mysterious Ancient Scroll, it seems to potentially contain rare treasures of heaven and earth. Our auction house used many methods, but the Restriction on it could not be opened by any means, so we do not know what is inside!”

The auctioneer introduced, “However, according to the seller, this item was obtained from a Forbidden Land in the Northern Region Demon Abyss. The starting bid is five thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones! Each bid must not be less than one thousand!”

The many Cultivators present were all astonished after hearing the price.

“Five thousand Spirit Stones, this thing’s starting price is so high?”

“I think this item, even Tianbao Auction House can’t unlock the Restriction. It’s not worth buying.”

“That’s right. They say it was brought out of a Forbidden Land, but who knows if the seller is bluffing? If there’s nothing inside, that would be a huge loss.”

“Exactly. Tianbao Auction House is also considered a first-class force in the city. If they can’t do anything, what can we do? It’s simply a chicken rib, buy it back as a family heirloom.”

Although the Mysterious Ancient Scroll looked imposing, the risk was also very high.

Thinking of this, many people shook their heads and started to observe.

A starting bid of five thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones was already beyond what ordinary people could afford.

After a while, someone finally started bidding.

“I bid six thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones!”

The first bidder was an old man, his voice clear and loud.

“Ten thousand!”

“Twenty thousand!”

“Twenty-five thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones!”

The price soared, quickly breaking through thirty thousand.

At this point, the price had already risen to thirty-six thousand, and only three or four competitors remained.

“Forty thousand!”

Just then, Zhao Wuji suddenly spoke, just like before, deliberately raising the price, enjoying the feeling of being sought after by the crowd.