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Qin Fang laughed with relief and said, "Ye Yang, that sword is at least a rank higher than the spear. You can keep the sword for yourself, but the spear can be sold at the Azure Thunder Auction House!"
"Got it!"
Ye Yang replied with a smile, went to the black cloth, wrapped the sword and spear, then put away the Divine Dragon Cauldron. He opened the door, and the light outside was blinding; he had been cultivating for three days and nights!
The guard stepped forward excitedly and said, "Young Master, you finally came out!"
Ye Yang nodded, "Tell the kitchen to prepare something to eat! Never mind, I'll go myself..."
Entering the kitchen of the residence, Ye Yang hastily filled his stomach. Afterward, he took the newly forged sword and spear and headed straight for the Azure Thunder Auction House.
Strangely enough, after three days and nights of cultivation, Ye Yang still looked radiant and showed no signs of fatigue. Perhaps it was due to the Refining Technique; he was immersed in this magical state, which was not much different from sleep.
...
At the Azure Thunder Auction House, it was just time for the afternoon auction to begin.
After entering the auction house's back room, Ye Yang was recognized by the Fat Supervisor, who greeted him with a beaming smile: "Young Master Ziyu, what brings you here this time?"
"Ta-da!"
Ye Yang flicked the black cloth in his hand, and suddenly a gleaming spear appeared in mid-air. The spear's handle shimmered with patterns, and its blade glinted coldly with a hint of enchanting blood red, thanks to the effect of the Demon Tiger Core.
"Ah? This... this..."
Seeing this spear left the Fat Supervisor utterly shocked; he nearly turned to stone, standing there dumbfounded and trembling all over. After a long pause, he finally managed to say, "Young Master Ziyu, are you selling this spear?"
Ye Yang nodded: "It would be best to sell it right now!"
"Alright!" The Fat Supervisor nodded repeatedly with a respectful expression and said earnestly, "Please wait a moment; I will go get Miss from the front!"
"Okay."
Ye Yang slightly nodded and gracefully sat down on a nearby chair. His entire demeanor was exceptionally elegant and exuded an aura of a master. This surprised the Fat Supervisor again, who hurriedly dashed out. Remarkably, this chubby Fat Supervisor moved as nimbly as a seal; after a few leaps, he disappeared from sight. It seemed he was also quite an adept!
A few minutes later, a fragrant aroma wafted in, and before anyone knew it, the graceful Lei Xiaodie had appeared!
Ye Yang glanced up and was secretly startled. He saw that Lei Xiaodie was wearing a purple gauze dress, with two layers of embroidered armor wrapping around her alluring curves. The light gauze swayed, revealing glimpses of white beneath the dress. This woman was truly an enchanting beauty!
What surprised Ye Yang even more was that he only realized Lei Xiaodie's strength when she stood before him; her cultivation level was likely not inferior to his own!
"Oh, it's Young Master Ziyu! You’ve come again?" Lei Xiaodie said with a tender expression, her words dripping with sweetness.
"This enchantress..."
Ye Yang remained composed and replied lightly, "Miss Lei, could you tell me how much this spear is for sale?"
"Oh, please wait a moment! Supervisor, call the most qualified Weapon Appraiser over!"
"Yes, Miss!"
The Fat Supervisor left, while Lei Xiaodie took the spear and ran her hand along the Spear Blade. She gasped in surprise, "Wow, such strong rebound! Young Master Ziyu, this spear must have been crafted by a master artisan, right?"
Ye Yang smiled but did not confirm.
Lei Xiaodie was a clever person; she understood that Ye Yang did not want to elaborate and did not press further.
Soon after, an elderly man with white hair arrived at the room. He glanced at the spear and was immediately astonished. "How could such a Weapon appear here?"
Lei Xiaodie smiled charmingly, "De Lord, could you take a look and tell me what rank this spear is?"
The old man gently stroked the Spear Blade and suddenly his eyes lit up as he said solemnly, "Eighth Rank! This is actually an Eighth-Rank Weapon, and it’s of high quality among Eighth-Rank Weapons!"
Lei Xiaodie gasped in surprise, "Really?"
"Yes, Miss!" The old man's tone was very sincere.
Lei Xiaodie nodded with a smile, "That's wonderful! I didn't expect Azure Thunder Auction House to receive such a significant business today! Supervisor, go announce that Azure Thunder Auction House will be selling an Eighth-Rank spear in two days with a starting price of ten thousand taels of silver!"
"Yes, Miss!"
...
Lei Xiaodie glanced deeply at Ye Yang, trying to find some flaw in this mysterious young man. Unfortunately, Ye Yang sat leisurely in his chair, his gaze profound and impeccable, only occasionally casting a glance at her.
Lei Xiaodie couldn't help but chuckle inwardly; this was not truly flawless. There are three most effective weapons to defeat a man: wealth, power, and women. The young man before her was enough to be taken down by the latter!
Thus, Lei Xiaodie smiled even more charmingly as she approached Ye Yang, preparing a cup of tea for him. In a voice that seemed to penetrate the bones, she said, "Young Master Ziyu, do you plan to name this spear?"
Ye Yang nodded. "Blazing Flame!"
"Alright, please wait a moment!"
After giving the instruction, Lei Xiaodie soon returned with a black crystal stone in hand. Holding the crystal tightly in her palm, she let out a delicate shout. Her energy surged, flames raging as she instantly melted the crystal. With a graceful motion of her hand, the words "Blazing Flame" appeared on the shaft of the spear.
The calligraphy was vigorous and powerful. Ye Yang was secretly astonished; this woman not only possessed remarkable strength but also exceptional calligraphy skills. If such a woman lived for several thousand more years, there would be no place for Wang Xizhi or Yan Zhenqing!
Ye Yang took a sip of tea and smiled. "Good writing!"
Lei Xiaodie felt a bit shy. "Ziyu is joking..."
Unknowingly, Lei Xiaodie had changed how she addressed him, directly using his courtesy name. The relationship between them had been subtly drawn closer. Ye Yang found it inconvenient to refuse and could only endure it while secretly lamenting: This is bad; despite my illustrious life, I am being treated with such familiarity by this little woman!
Soon after, both parties signed the auction agreement and pressed their fingerprints down. Ye Yang then left with the Falling Flame Spear.
Just as he was about to leave, Lei Xiaodie called out, "Ziyu, wait..."
"What is it?" Ye Yang turned back.
With wisdom sparkling in her beautiful eyes, Lei Xiaodie pointed at the long sword wrapped in black cloth behind him and asked with a smile, "May I take a look at that sword?"
Ye Yang was taken aback; this woman had seen through him. Indeed, the sword he carried held power several times greater than that of the Falling Flame Spear. The edge was clearly exposed; even heavy cloth could not conceal it!
After some thought, it was decided to name this sword!
Ye Yang looked around and then at Lei Xiaodie. This clever woman immediately said to the attendants, "You may leave now; I have a few words to discuss with Zi Yu!"
The group of subordinates dispersed.
Only then did Ye Yang take down the long sword from his back, swinging it with one hand, causing the cloth to scatter as the sword flew straight towards Lei Xiaodie!
"Wow..."
Lei Xiaodie lightly laughed as she caught the sword. The blade was crystal clear and flawless, surrounded by swirling crimson energy, truly a remarkable weapon!
"Good! Good! Good!"
Lei Xiaodie exclaimed three times in delight, her beautiful eyes slightly dazed. Suddenly, she looked up at Ye Yang and asked with a smile, "Does Zi Yu intend to sell this sword?"
Ye Yang shook his head, "No, this is my own Sword!"
"Oh? Why is there no name engraved on the blade?"
"It hasn't been carved yet!"
"If you don't mind, I can help you with that!"
Ye Yang stood up and smiled, "Thank you; then I will trouble you, Miss. The name of this sword is Breaking Flame!"
"Alright!"
A few seconds later, the words "Breaking Flame" appeared on the blade. Since this sword was forged from Cold Iron and Mystic Spirit Stone, and infused with the essence of a Demon Tiger, it was incredibly hard. Carving letters into the blade was nearly impossible, so the name had to be reshaped using lava instead. However, Lei Xiaodie's skills were impressive; she wrote "Breaking Flame" with Dragon Soaring and Phoenix Dancing style, making it exceptionally powerful!
"Thank you very much!" Ye Yang expressed his gratitude again, clearly pleased.
Lei Xiaodie smiled but then said, "Though Breaking Flame is complete, it lacks a sheath and hilt binding. How about I assist with that as well?"
Ye Yang could tell that Lei Xiaodie was intentionally showing her enthusiasm. However, adhering to the principles of "not taking the initiative, not refusing, and not being responsible," he saw no reason to decline and gladly accepted.
Lei Xiaodie personally took action, binding the handle of a long sword with strands of blue steel wire. With focused strength, the steel melted and formed into an Azure Dragon Pattern, looking incredibly dazzling!
Ye Yang was greatly impressed and thought to himself that whoever married Lei Xiaodie and opened a Blacksmith Shop would surely have a booming business!
After completing all this, Lei Xiaodie turned and entered the inner room. Shortly after, she emerged holding an exquisite wooden box, smiling as she said, "This is the treasure of our shop!"
"What is it?" Ye Yang asked.
Lei Xiaodie opened the box to reveal a pure black sword sheath. She lifted the sheath and smiled, "Its dimensions are just right. This sheath is made from obsidian and can isolate ninety percent of energy. Therefore, once your Breaking Flame Sword is sheathed, it will be completely undetectable, saving you a lot of trouble, won't it?"
Ye Yang's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but stand up, saying with a smile, "Miss Lei, how can I accept this? This sheath is quite valuable; I can't just take it!"
Seeing Ye Yang's feigned modesty, Lei Xiaodie chuckled playfully, "Alright then, this sheath is meant for you. Zi Yu, you are a VIP of my Azure Thunder Auction House; giving you a sheath is nothing!"
"What... VIP?" Ye Yang was taken aback.
"Yes."
Lei Xiaodie reached into her bosom and pulled out a golden card with "Azure Thunder Auction House" clearly printed on it. She smiled and said, "From now on, Zi Yu, you are a VIP of my Azure Thunder Auction House. The auction service fee will be halved for you, along with various privileges!"
Ye Yang took the card and quickly tucked it away. This was a good item; he could use it in the future to forge several gold rings or earrings to give to good women!
Lei Xiaodie's friendliness and attempts to win him over were quite evident. Ye Yang did not refuse and took back his Breaking Flame Sword. With a clang, he sheathed it. Indeed, a good horse deserves a good saddle; with the sheath, the Edge of the Breaking Flame Sword became more restrained, which would save Ye Yang considerable trouble. After all, this was a chaotic world where an innocent man might suffer for possessing something precious!
...
After bidding farewell to Lei Xiaodie and returning home, Ye Yang continued his closed-door training. The days he had been worried about were approaching; in ten days would be the Fire God Clan's rookie competition. At that time, Ye Yang would represent the Ye Family in battle and might even encounter Peng Yue'er!
Ye Yang harbored deep resentment towards Peng Yue'er. This woman, hailed as a genius girl, had received countless favors and was spoiled and arrogant. She showed no respect for Ye Nantian and had repeatedly clashed with him. This time he intended to find an opportunity to teach her a good lesson!
The next day, a bombshell announcement exploded in Liang City: Azure Thunder Auction House was about to auction an Eighth Rank spear!
In this era, high-level Weapons signify strength and are symbols of power and dignity!
As a result, discussions abound on who will ultimately acquire the Falling Flame Spear, while the prominent families in Liang City are strategizing on how to secure it. After all, handing such a formidable weapon to a newcomer in the family would undoubtedly create a brand new powerhouse!
Ye Yang continues to focus on his cultivation, entering a secluded chamber to train alongside the Battle Axe Radiance. The results have slightly improved; this Divine Weapon is indeed quite useful.
On the third day, the Azure Thunder Auction House publicly auctioned the Falling Flame Spear, drawing immense attention.
The place was packed with people, and major clans sent representatives to compete. An Eighth-Rank Weapon possesses considerable deterrent power. The Fire God Clan has stood firm in Liang City for thousands of years; in some sense, the Battle Axe Radiance has played a decisive role. Although the Fire God Clan is gradually declining, as long as the Battle Axe Radiance remains, those who covet the Fire God Clan must think twice.
In the auction house's top private room, Ye Yang stood by the window, observing the crowded scene below. He smiled lightly, casually picked up a teacup, and after taking a sip, a refreshing jasmine fragrance filled his throat.
Behind Ye Yang stood a beautiful young woman dressed in thin gauze, exuding grace and charm. She was Lei Xiaodie, the owner of the Azure Thunder Auction House. With a smile, she asked, "Zi Yu, what price do you think the Falling Flame Spear will fetch?"
"I don't know," Ye Yang replied calmly.
Lei Xiaodie chuckled and said, "I believe this Eighth-Rank spear will be raised to at least fifty thousand taels of silver!"
"Let's hope so!"
Suddenly, Lei Xiaodie pointed downwards and said, "Zi Yu, look over there! Isn't that Cao De, the patriarch of the Fire God Clan's Cao Family?"
"Hmm?"
Ye Yang glanced over and smiled lightly. "Is that so?"
Lei Xiaodie nodded and remarked, "I didn't expect that even Cao De would be stirred by this auction. It seems he is also interested in the Falling Flame Spear!"
Ye Yang raised an eyebrow. "Is the Falling Flame Spear really that impressive?"
"Yes!"
Lei Xiaodie smiled and shifted her gaze to the two swords Ye Yang carried on his back. She said, "Of course, this Eighth-Rank Weapon pales in comparison to your current Sword, Breaking Flame. Since we last met two days ago, our chief Weapon Appraiser has already realized that Breaking Flame belongs to the Seventh-Rank Weapons category—sharp and imbued with divine power; it is indeed a rare Divine Weapon!"
Ye Yang smiled noncommittally. Indeed, the Weapon refined through the Refining Technique was exceptionally sharp. Over the past two days, using Breaking Flame, he could clearly feel an increase in his combat power. If he had held Breaking Flame instead of that ordinary Iron Sword back then, the Demon Tiger would have surely met a tragic end under his blade.
Not long after, Lei Xiaodie exclaimed repeatedly, "Oh my, isn't that Young Master Feng? The great-grandson of King Chu! Oh my, even he has come! And... and Pang Jing is here too..."
"Who is Pang Jing?"
"My goodness, you don't even know him?" Lei Xiaodie looked at Ye Yang in surprise.
"Who exactly is he?"
"Pang Jing, the Lord of Liang City, possesses Earth Level Eight strength. He was originally a Valiant General of Wei Kingdom but after his country fell, he was recognized by General Montain and became the city lord of Liang City. This person is known as the Smiling Tiger; he's a sweet talker with a treacherous heart!"
"Oh..."
Ye Yang looked calmly at Pang Jing among the crowd. The man was tall and imposing, about two meters in height, with a robust physique. Dressed in a long robe and wearing a smile that resembled that of a benevolent Buddha, he arrived at the Auction House under the protection of several guards. It seemed that this Falling Flame Spear was indeed remarkable to have attracted even the city lord!
On the auction stage, the Fat Supervisor was listing the auction items one by one, methodically going through his tasks—
"The first auction item, a low-grade Xuan-level Martial Arts Manual—Swift Wind Step!"
"The second auction item, a non-grade weapon from the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period—Chaos Blade!"
"The third auction item, armor crafted by a master from Handan—Chaos Cloud Armor!"
Suddenly, someone stood up from the audience and said authoritatively, "Supervisor, enough small talk; let's start the auction for the Eighth-Rank Weapon—Falling Flame Spear!"
The crowd gasped; it was none other than Lord Pang Jing who spoke!
With Pang Jing's decisive statement, how could the Fat Supervisor dare to refuse? Reluctantly, he picked up Falling Flame Spear and glanced toward the VIP room where Ye Yang and Lei Xiaodie were seated.
"Hmph, truly infuriating!"
Lei Xiaodie clenched her fists and said angrily, "That old man Pang Jing actually dares to disrupt the rules of my Azure Thunder Auction House. It's truly despicable!"
Ye Yang looked at Pang Jing and smiled slightly, "Miss Lei, do you dare to offend him?"
Lei Xiaodie pressed her rosy lips together, "I wouldn't dare..."
"Then just endure it..."
"Mm."
Lei Xiaodie indeed stood quietly there, nodding subtly. On stage, the Fat Supervisor received permission and immediately raised the Falling Flame Spear in his hand, announcing loudly, "At Lord Pang Jing's request, the first auction item is this Falling Flame Spear, an Eighth-Rank Weapon. It is extremely sharp and contains a powerful ghostly force that can severely injure and paralyze opponents! The starting bid is ten thousand taels of silver. Please place your bids!"
Suddenly, Cao De in the crowd was the first to raise his arm, calling out loudly, "Eleven thousand taels!"
Pang Jing's gaze shifted to Cao De as he chuckled, "This old man is so impatient. It seems that the Falling Flame Spear is a must-have for the Cao Family?"
Beside Pang Jing, a sharp-featured Advisor smiled slightly and said, "My lord, there's no need to worry. When it comes to financial power, how can the Cao Family compare to you? They are merely a small salt merchant, while you are the lord of a city, holding the lives of a million people in Liang City!"
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