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"I have never known who my father is, living with my mother in a slum since I was little. Although I discovered my strange powers at birth, these abilities were not enough to improve our lives."
As Evelyn cried with tears in her eyes, Lin Yu immediately found himself immersed in a story reminiscent of princesses and princes, or Romeo and Juliet, or Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai.
"When I was three years old, a strange man who called himself an Enforcer from the Demon Hunting Team told me that I was a descendant of demons. According to the rules, while I could keep my life, I had to seal my demonic powers. This seal was peculiar; it wouldn’t strip me of my strength but would notify the Enforcer whenever I broke human laws. The Enforcer could then punish me through this seal. My mother was just an ordinary human woman and, of course, could not stand against a powerful Enforcer. Thus, I have hated these thugs since childhood; they never cared about how hard our lives were and only brought us punishment!"
Lin Yu understood Evelyn's feelings quite well; she herself was a disciple of the Kunlun Celestial Path. She knew that in China, there was indeed such a system in place. Newborn demons were monitored. Of course, this kind of surveillance would only confront helpless beings like Evelyn; more powerful demons would never allow their offspring to be subjected to any monitoring or sealing.
Fang Lin Kong, however, had no idea what Evelyn was talking about. He had neither similar experiences nor relevant information to refer to. Moreover, since entering the realm of cultivation, he had faced no obstacles; his strength had skyrocketed like a rocket, leaving him unable to comprehend the sorrow of being powerless to resist.
The three of them were on Evelyn's Magic Carpet. While Lin Yu listened to Evelyn's story, he helped her sell flowers.
Fang Lin Kong quietly cast some spells on Evelyn's flowers. These flowers had no magical effects; they were merely meant for young men and women attending the Grand Auction to express their feelings and serve as decorations. Although Fang Lin Kong's crafting skills were ancient, his creativity was quite novel.
A few floating flowers sold exceptionally well. Fang Lin Kong sold large bouquets and casually added some duplication spells to smaller but vibrant flowers. He named it "Five-Color Floral Attire!" Once worn, it would transform into countless clusters of flowers shimmering with starlight around the body. As soon as this item appeared, several young ladies rushed forward to use it on themselves, making them look even more radiant; those with average looks suddenly appeared graceful and charming, attracting the attention of nearby men.
Evelyn often struggled to sell flowers in the slums and could hardly sell many in a day. However, with Fang Lin Kong's help today, they sold out in just over ten minutes. There were still several eager young men asking how to order these unique flowers as gifts for their beloveds in hopes of winning their affection.
Having spent so long in the slums, Evelyn had seen countless handsome faces and thus did not care much for Lin Yu's attentiveness; although she appeared delighted like a poor girl encountering a wealthy prince, her heart was indifferent to his concern. Instead, she was quite curious about Fang Lin Kong—this tall and thin fellow with a gaunt face.
"This wooden-faced guy must be practicing something unusual. I heard that only Eastern demons possess Wood Spirit abilities. Here, trees tend to grow larger over time as they cultivate and often establish their own territories. It's rare for them to form shells that can move freely."
After selling all the flowers, Evelyn turned her Magic Carpet toward one of the four Grand Auction Houses—Gamelow—and flew slowly toward it. She chatted softly with Lin Yu, occasionally laughing lightly but quickly becoming melancholic again—a true embodiment of the sorrowful Loli.
Lin Yu felt moved and thought to himself: "It seems my prince-like appearance truly has its charm! If I put in more effort, I'll have something to boast about when the holiday ends."
Gamelow auctioned various treasures from other realms. Upon arriving there, all of Evelyn's concealed emotions vanished without a trace. She anxiously scanned the booths around her and hurriedly flew toward one particular spot. When she saw that the item she desired was still available, she let out a sigh of relief.
Seeing Evelyn's anxiety, Lin Yu asked, "Evelyn, what do you want? I'll buy it for you."
Evelyn looked at Lin Yu eagerly and said, "When my mother gave birth to me, she was afflicted by my innate demonic aura and fell ill with a strange condition. Every year she suffers for several days and grows weaker by the day. It is said that she can hardly survive past three years. Only an energy derived from a rare mineral called Magic Eye Crystal from another realm can heal her."
Evelyn pointed to a golden box on the display, which contained a shimmering crystal. "That's it! If someone can help me heal my mother, I would follow him for the rest of my life!" As she gazed affectionately at Lin Yu, he glanced at the price of the Magic Eye Crystal—one hundred seventy thousand euros. Instantly, her enthusiasm dimmed. Such an expensive item was beyond her reach, even if she were to sell everything she owned.
Lin Yu hesitated, and Evelyn's heart sank. She wasn't new to this game. Whenever there were men who seemed eager to go through fire and water for her, they would shrink back like turtles upon seeing the price of the Magic Eye Crystal.
Suddenly, Fang Lin Kong reached out and grasped Evelyn's wrist. Caught off guard, she felt his cold, dry energy flowing into her veins. Just as she was about to pull away in embarrassment, Fang Lin Kong released her hand.
His voice was hoarse and dry as he spoke flatly, devoid of emotion. "Your father is from the Demon Eater clan. He naturally carries a corrosive aura. The offspring of a Demon Eater will indeed absorb the life force of a human mother in the womb to nurture the child. However, someone must have helped your mother regulate her vital energy and even assisted in your birth. Otherwise, she would have perished at the moment you were born."
Evelyn was taken aback, looking at Fang Lin Kong with disbelief. What he said was entirely accurate; even the lies she told were easily seen through. She stared in astonishment as Fang Lin Kong pulled out an object that emitted a fragrant aroma, instantly attracting the nearby crowd.
Fang Lin Kong's expression remained impassive, perfectly matching his appearance. However, the object in his hand sparkled brilliantly and was truly eye-catching. A remarkably beautiful little beast rested in his palm, raising its head and letting out a cry. Fang Lin Kong thought to himself, "If this makes Lin Yu back down, I would miss out on the excitement. Moreover, this girl is right; carrying a child from the Demon Eater clan requires pure and unmatched energy to cleanse the body. It seems that an expert from the Demon Hunting Team has used Holy Power to extend her mother's life, but Holy Power is not a targeted treatment. The Magic Eye Crystal possesses balanced properties and is indeed a perfect remedy."
Fang Lin Kong couldn't produce one hundred seventy thousand euros, but he had something of equivalent value to the Magic Eye Crystal. While he was reluctant to part with such a significant item just for entertainment's sake, if it could truly save a life, he felt it would be worth it.
As soon as he revealed the miniature beast, it caused quite a stir; immediately people began bidding for it from Fang Lin Kong. However, he remained silent and ignored those who approached him.
A staff member wearing a name tag came over and asked Fang Lin Kong, "How much for this little creature? I’d like to buy it for my wife; she loves small animals."
A cute little girl with big eyes also asked Fang Lin Kong, "Can I touch it?"
Fang Lin Kong showed no expression whatsoever; he merely displayed it briefly before putting it away. Both Lin Yu and Evelyn were puzzled by his mysterious behavior but soon understood what Fang Lin Kong intended to do.
Two exceptionally powerful energies erupted simultaneously. The crowd surrounding Fang Lin Kong parted like waves.
"It's an Essence Beast! Young man, could you sell this to me?"
A seemingly amiable middle-aged man revealed Fang Lin Kong's true age with his words. The powerful dark aura surrounding him was palpable; he was indeed of Prince-level bloodline. Another figure suddenly unleashed fiery magic power that formed visible flames around him.
"Joseph! Does your Flame Lion Family also need an Essence Beast? Let me have it!"
The man referred to as Joseph smiled lightly and replied, "Oshil! Don't forget this is a Grand Auction. We might as well bid; whoever can pay will naturally take home the Essence Beast!"
Before Oshil could respond, a hoarse yet charming female voice interjected, "The Essence Beast is known as the source of magical power; it's every magician's dream pet. I want to participate in the bidding too! Young man! I offer ten million euros!"
Fang Lin Kong's face was a picture of displeasure. Being repeatedly reminded of his age left him feeling quite irritated, and he couldn't help but feel anger towards Flora Dam's Transforming Mask. At the same time, he was secretly astonished by the value of this little beast. The staff member who had previously placed a bid quickly retreated into the crowd, feeling ashamed upon seeing the high bids from others; such high-end items were simply beyond his financial reach. Although the little girl was reluctant to part with it, her parents dared not compete with these wealthy individuals and hurriedly took her away.
To be honest, even though he had collected this little beast from the Azure Glow within Ancient God Chaos, he had no idea what its purpose was. Aside from sensing that its energy was incredibly pure and powerful, he knew nothing of its name or function. He initially thought that while Essence Beasts appeared worthless, their energy intensity surpassed that of Flame Bull Flordam, and such a level of magical beast should fetch a good price. However, the bidding started at ten million, far exceeding his estimated value.
Almost simultaneously, several voices called out bids of fifteen million, twelve million, twenty million...
A few new bidders exchanged glances with Prince Oshir of the Blood Clan and Joseph from the Flame Lion Family before raising their bids. Fang Lin Kong was witnessing the power of the wealthy for the first time; seeing these people treat money so casually made his heart race. In the end, it was Prince Oshir who outbid everyone else, purchasing Fang Lin Kong's Essence Beast for seventy million euros.
As he stepped lightly through the air to stand before Fang Lin Kong, Fang Lin Kong took a deep breath and slowly asked, "May I ask how Your Highness knows I am a young man?"
Prince Oshir paused slightly before replying, "The demonic aura around you is faint; your cultivation level is at most three to five hundred years. Both I and Witch Medea have lifespans exceeding five thousand years. Calling you 'young man' is hardly presumptuous."
Fang Lin Kong's expression was nothing short of spectacular at that moment. Lin Yu was laughing so hard he could barely stand up. Only Evelyn remained oblivious to what was happening, watching Lin Yu roll around on the Magic Carpet with little grace, her eyes wide in confusion.
Irritated, Fang Lin Kong kicked Lin Yu and handed over the Essence Beast to Prince Oshir. His voice was hoarse and devoid of emotion as he said, "I didn't intend to sell this Essence Beast. Since Your Highness desires it, could you do me a favor and purchase that Magic Eye Crystal first?"
Oshir raised an eyebrow; just a glance at Evelyn revealed her identity to him. He slowly replied, "The Magic Eye Crystal is a rare energy source without attributes, specifically used to cleanse wounds corroded by foreign demonic energy. If I am not mistaken, you intend to use it to treat this little girl's mother from the Demon Eater clan?"
Fang Lin Kong wasn't surprised by Prince Oshir's keen insight and foresight. A prince of the Blood Clan might have lived for thousands of years; his experiences likely surpassed those found in all the libraries and databases in the world combined. Nothing could escape his discerning eyes. Acknowledging Oshir's deduction with a slight nod, Fang Lin Kong chose not to elaborate further.
Oshir smiled slightly and said, "I wondered why this gentleman would part with his Essence Beast; it turns out it was for this purpose. I promise you that in addition to paying the full price, I will also provide a Magic Eye Crystal. Furthermore, I can assist this girl in entering the best university in the world for her studies. She will surely become a pillar of our Dark Council in the future."
Upon hearing the words "Dark Council," Fang Lin Kong couldn't help but be taken aback. The Demon Hunting Team had roamed Europe for many years; before the International Demon Alliance emerged, it was the Dark Council that stood against them in combating various non-human threats. The members of the Dark Council included several major Blood Clan families as well as some powerful monster clans in Europe, such as the Lightning God Clan known as Anghun Clan and the Dark God Clan known as Giants' Descendants. Various unpopular human practitioner organizations and dark wizard guilds were also members of the Dark Council.
This organization's complexity and historical depth could be traced back even before recorded history.
Although Fang Lin Kong did not know if Evelyn would be willing to join the Dark Council, he felt welcomed by Prince Oshir's offer to adopt her. He wasn't genuinely concerned about this demon girl; besides, it wasn't his place to oppose Evelyn's choices regarding her future. Even if this girl—who seemed to have a penchant for thievery by day and selling flowers by night—was unwilling, that would be her own decision.
Seeing that Fang Lin Kong showed no signs of opposition, Prince Oshir simply instructed his butler with a few words. Before long, a universal bank draft from a Swiss bank was placed before Fang Lin Kong. The dazzling Magic Eye Crystal was personally handed over by Prince Oshir into Evelyn's hands along with a business card bearing Prince Oshir's family crest.
Joseph exchanged glances with Medea; they weren't lacking in funds to compete with Prince Oshir but recognized that every item has its value in anyone's eyes. They had already assessed what they believed to be fair value for the Essence Beast; once it exceeded their limit, giving up became their only option.
Smart people never spend more than an item's worth when making purchases.
In the Flame Lion Family, Joseph was well-versed in magic, but with their Golden Fighting Flame, they were not at a disadvantage in combat either. However, excessive enhancement of magical power had limited effects on combat strength. Medea, a dedicated sorceress with profound magical abilities, knew that if she couldn't defeat her enemies before exhausting her magic, even doubling her power wouldn't turn the tide of battle. The instantaneous attack power of a mage was their lifeline.
Prince Oshir was different. The bloodline had many powerful spells, but their innate constitution granted them immense magical power at the cost of endurance. Often, they would deplete their magic shortly after the battle began. The Essence Beast provided a continuous source of pure energy, perfectly compensating for the bloodline's lack of magical stamina. For Prince Oshir, this meant a potential doubling of his combat effectiveness.
Suddenly receiving such a large sum of money left Fang Lin Kong feeling somewhat perplexed. He wasn't short on cash, but there was a vast difference between not needing money and being wealthy.
The trio, once inconspicuous, suddenly became as dazzling as stars. Surrounded by so many prominent figures, even though most people were unaware of the Essence Beast's origins, they couldn't help but regard Fang Lin Kong with newfound respect. Evelyn held the coveted Magic Eye Crystal in her hands, as if she were in a dream; her mouth slightly agape and her gaze somewhat dazed. She didn't even notice Prince Oshir's arrival, oblivious to the fact that the person who placed the Magic Eye Crystal in her palm was someone she had only seen from afar before.
Lin Yu was equally stunned by the scene. Fang Lin Kong quickly recovered and discreetly kicked Lin Yu's thigh while signaling with his eyes, suggesting, "Don't say I lack brotherly spirit; I've set you up nicely here. With such a big gesture, it would be unacceptable if you didn't manage to impress anyone."
Though Lin Yu understood Fang Lin Kong's hint, she was still an ordinary girl. She first stammered some random words of comfort to Evelyn before regaining her composure and began boasting animatedly.
Not far away, Feio and Diao Li were quietly observing Fang Lin Kong and had already been intrigued by this brief yet sensational auction.
Feio smiled lightly and said to Diao Li, "This kid is quite impressive. If I hadn't recognized his Heavy Truck as Flora Dam's proud creation, the Mechanical Demon Soldier, I wouldn't have realized these two were disguised as him. I wonder how Flora Dam got so close to him; they even gifted him a Transforming Mask."
Diao Li remained silent, her fingers continuously spinning a small golden orb. Colorful rays of light projected through the holes on its surface, illuminating a fist-sized gem that floated within the hollow sphere. This was a gift Feio had bought for her with most of his salary over the past six months. Although Diao Li hadn't uttered a single word of thanks, her affectionate handling of it made it clear that Feio had chosen well.
Without flowers around her, Evelyn's Magic Carpet seemed quite spacious as Fang Lin Kong lay on it out of boredom; he had no interest in watching Lin Yu and Evelyn flirt. To be honest, he held quite an affection for Lin Yu. Even though he already had a girlfriend named Ding Qingya, Fang Lin Kong didn't subscribe to any notions of loyalty. Indeed, he was the kind of man known for being unfaithful. Although he wasn't yet old enough to seduce good women, it wouldn't be long before he became a notorious womanizer.
"Once I have money, I'll buy two bowls... Once I have money again, I'll spend it all on drinks! Now that I have money, what should I do to enjoy myself?"
Before encountering Gouli Heaven's Tome, Fang Lin Kong never felt short on cash. His parents' financial situation wasn't wealthy but certainly provided for him well enough. After joining Chifeng Group, he still felt financially secure due to Ding Chifeng's generous spending habits; he could buy whatever he wanted.
After meeting Azure Sky Ancestor, Ancient God Chaos, Flora Dam, and Shishu Danxiazi—who all gifted him tangible items—Fang Lin Kong never equated these rare treasures with mere trinkets. If it weren't for the Essence Beast's utility being unclear to him at that moment, he might not have considered auctioning it off.
However, when a check with an Arab numeral "7" followed by seven zeros appeared before him, Fang Lin Kong's perception of money shattered completely. He muttered to himself: "Today I learned just how easily one can be overwhelmed in this cultivation world. I feel like I've lost all sense of perspective; there's no common knowledge left that hasn't been overturned..."
At that moment, Lin Yu felt a mix of emotions swirling within her heart. Fang Lin Kong's extravagant display didn't just benefit Evelyn; it signified that Fang Lin Kong was willing to sacrifice an equivalent amount of money for her sake. While speaking with Evelyn, Lin Yu often found herself distracted by memories of their first encounter—this carefree young man who had once been just a rookie daring to challenge Ganesha from the International Demon Alliance left an impression on her with his courage.
When she saw Fang Lin Kong again later on, he had grown into someone she could no longer reach—a formidable expert. Throughout their journey and during the Demon Hunter exam, Fang Lin Kong's performance instilled in Lin Yu a sense of dependable strength.
Moreover, Lin Yu had already agreed to accompany Ye Lisha to visit her aunt. However, clever Ye Lisha had noticed Fang Lin Kong's ambiguous attitude towards Lin Yu and naturally decided not to invite her along anymore.
“Fang Lin Kong might be the best candidate for a boyfriend, but he has never pursued me. What should I do? Should I hint at him, or be more proactive? How could I even think about playing love games like a little girl? Now... what should I do?”
Lin Yu's mind suddenly became a bit chaotic.
“Big Brother! It's those guys again; they beat us up and rescued that nasty girl, Evelyn!”
Perhaps fate did not want Fang Lin Kong and Lin Yu to remain safe in the Grand Auction House. A hoarse shout once again triggered a complicated incident.
A group of young men, dressed similarly to England's most notorious football hooligans and drunks, somehow discovered Fang Lin Kong and his friends. They were rushing towards a tall man with curly blonde hair. The aura of malice emanating from these individuals was even stronger than before.
Evelyn's expression changed as she screamed, “This is bad! They injected that drug. We need to run quickly!”
Fang Lin Kong was feeling complicated and lazily waved his hand, completely ignoring Evelyn's warning. Seeing Fang Lin Kong's nonchalant demeanor, Lin Yu felt much calmer. She knew Fang Lin Kong's strength and, seeing that he wasn't worried, she wasn't afraid of these little ruffians among the monsters.
While Fang Lin Kong faced this unexpected turn of events, Feio and Diao Li observed closely but showed no intention of intervening. Meanwhile, Prince Oshir, who had just visited Fang Lin Kong's stall, was busy chatting with acquaintances nearby. His butler, aware of his master's particular interest in Fang Lin Kong and Evelyn's group, quietly reminded him.
Prince Oshir nodded with a smile at his chatting companions and turned back to his butler, saying, “Unless that young man's life is in danger, there's no need for you to intervene.”
Unlike the smaller auction houses, the four major auction houses had security in place. Before the monster ruffians could close in, dozens of burly men in black suits had already surrounded them.
(To be continued)
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