strictlysupreme 7. Lishan Villa Auction! The Burning Body Technique!
7. Lishan Villa Auction! The Burning Body Technique!
Massacre of the Fang family, totaling over 120 members?
Did the final fire reduce the Fang family to ashes?
have to say.
Shi Zhongyu is ruthless, vicious, and venomous!
The family of the richest man in Qinghe County.
His vast fortune ended up entirely in his pocket.
Fang Tianci, acting on his orders, provided all the evidence of the plum demon.
All data was cleared to zero.
For several years, the case of a missing girl in Qinghe County has remained unsolved.
They found the perfect scapegoat.
The rest is extremely simple.
This made Yang Zhao a true scapegoat... a ghost!
There's no way the dead can testify!
"The lord has issued a bounty..."
"Anyone who captures Yang Zhao alive or kills him on the spot, regardless of the number of people, will receive one thousand taels of silver and a superior Qi and Blood Realm martial art."
"I also received inside information that yesterday, the ghostwriter, the brilliant detective Zheng, took over the case and began hunting down Yang Zhao."
"Lord Zheng was originally just a ghostwriter, but due to his outstanding achievements, he was appointed by the Prefect as a nominal head constable. He was assigned to handle difficult cases in the seven counties under the jurisdiction of Qingping Prefecture, and his case-solving rate was 100%. Thus, he earned the reputation of being a divine constable. In addition, he was also skilled in light-footed martial arts and had the reputation of chasing down criminals over a thousand miles without ever missing a shot."
The crowd was buzzing with discussion.
In summary, it boils down to four words...
Yang Zhao is doomed!
"If my ancestors had accumulated good karma, and happened to be there when Constable Zheng killed Yang Zhao, wouldn't a thousand taels of silver and a superior Qi and Blood Realm martial art be within my grasp?"
"I'm not greedy. A thousand taels of silver is enough. I can use it to bid on a treasure I like at the Mo family's Lishan Villa auction."
The direction of public opinion.
Then, the focus shifted from Yang Zhao to the group's destination.
Auction of the Mo family's Lishan Villa.
"The Mo family is known for its two outstanding members. In the third generation, two prodigies emerged: the siblings Mo Li and Mo Qi. They were both accepted as inner disciples by True Person Danyang of the Luoxia Sect."
"The Mo family is moving to Luoxia County, a major martial arts county. All their cumbersome possessions, including the martial arts techniques and skills they used to treasure, are being auctioned off."
"That's for sure! The Luoxia Sect produced an immortal a thousand years ago. The Mo siblings cultivate immortal techniques, so they wouldn't even look down on mortal cultivation methods and martial arts."
"That being said, if one is fortunate enough to find a superior martial arts technique at a bargain price, it would be enough to bring prosperity to one's family and be passed down through generations! Everyone, let's hurry up and not miss the start time of the auction."
Shi Zhongyu's bounty notice was quite remarkable.
This could mean Yang Zhao's future, or even the very next moment.
They could be attacked by a mob anytime, anywhere.
Not to mention, somewhere, there is a "hunter who never misses his target" who is watching with predatory eyes.
"Improving one's capabilities to the extreme has become a necessity in the present moment."
"Attending the Lishan Villa auction may lead to unexpected dangers."
"However, it's still worth a trip!"
Yang Zhao made a quick decision.
……
The Mo family's martial arts are flourishing.
Every fifty years, at least one figure will emerge who can dominate a region's martial arts world.
They are also a family that accumulates good deeds and likes to do good to others.
A servant of the Mo family, someone who has some connection to the Mo family.
They moved to the Lishan Villa, where the Mo family's patriarchs had lived out their retirement years, and settled in Lishan.
This led to Lishan gradually evolving into a sizable town.
Without an official name, people inside and outside the town tacitly refer to it as Lishan Town.
Lishan Villa is located at the entrance of Lishan.
The scenery of Lishan appears gentle, peaceful, and even auspicious.
People gathered at the entrance of Lishan Bieyuan today.
The vast majority were wealthy local gentry dressed in fine clothes, or martial arts figures carrying weapons.
And these people make up more than half.
They might wear masks, cover their faces with black cloth, or even wrap themselves up completely to conceal their identities.
Yang Zhao also bought a demon mask and wore it on his face.
"Guest, you need to pay a deposit of one hundred taels of silver to enter the auction. The deposit will be refunded in full whenever you leave."
Mo family disciples greeting guests at the entrance.
He was very gentle and polite, patiently explaining to each guest who wanted to enter.
A deposit of one hundred taels can deter almost all people who just want to join in the fun.
Of the more than twenty people who came with Yang Zhao, all but one were turned away at the door.
They looked at each other, but neither was willing to leave, as if they were waiting for some opportunity.
Yang Zhao paid one hundred taels of silver and received a number plate engraved with "sixty-nine".
Following a disciple, they entered the auction venue, which had been temporarily converted from the living room.
The actual number of participants today is less than eighty.
Yang Zhao was assigned a seat towards the back and in a corner.
The positions are spaced far apart, and Yang Zhao has a height advantage.
One could leisurely observe the entire scene and wait quietly.
Night falls.
The auction has begun.
"I am Butler Mo Tie, and on behalf of the Master, I welcome all distinguished guests!"
Mo Tie was a middle-aged man around forty years old with a loud voice.
His every move reveals his hidden depths and his ability to remain patient and restrained.
He is definitely a master of martial arts.
If even the butler is like this, it shows how profound the Mo family's foundation is.
Yang Zhao was full of anticipation for the auction.
"I dare not waste your time, esteemed guest. The auction shall now begin!"
"The first item to be auctioned is a jade pendant with a dragon and phoenix design, with a starting price of three hundred taels."
"As the saying goes, this jade pendant is a dragon among men, and its origins are extraordinary. It was once carried by Crown Prince Yanqing..."
Mo Tie spoke eloquently and his words were highly engaging.
Yang Zhao watched coldly from the sidelines.
After discarding the dross and retaining the essence, we summarize it.
Jade pendants are very expensive.
Carry it with you, and men will be jealous and women will be attracted to it.
Apart from that, it's useless.
"I'll take the dragon and phoenix jade pendant for three hundred taels!"
The one holding the fan aloft was a round-faced young man.
"I'll offer four hundred taels. Excuse me, Brother Huang, but I've also taken a liking to this item!"
The long-faced young man waved his fan, looking very relaxed and carefree.
Gold is precious in times of chaos.
The vast majority of those present were highly knowledgeable.
In times of peace, this dragon and phoenix jade pendant would have a starting price of at least one thousand taels of silver.
The bidding was not enthusiastic.
After several rounds of bidding, the young man surnamed Huang won the bid for 700 taels of silver.
As time went on, more and more items were put up for auction, and the atmosphere became increasingly lively.
"Next up for auction is a low-level Qi and Blood Realm cultivation technique called the Burning Body Technique, with a starting price of 1,200 taels."
"All things in heaven and earth are composed of the four elements of earth, water, fire, and wind. The Burning Body Technique refines blood and qi, which are inherently fire-based and in accordance with the Dao of Heaven."
"The Ling Shu Classic says, 'The earth's heat raises the yang and dispels all poisons!' The heat mentioned here refers to the fire element cultivated by the Burning Body Technique."
"Back then, the Mo family consulted the Heavenly Emperor, relying on the fiery nature he had cultivated through the Burning Body Technique, and ventured alone into the miasma-ridden lands of the Southern Frontier. With his bare hands, he killed seven barbarian kings, earning praise from the imperial court and establishing the Mo family's three-hundred-year-long legacy..."
Geothermal energy brings forth the sun and dispels all poisons.
Unfortunately... it's of the fire element.
Yang Zhao's basic martial art is the Xuan Tian Gong.
It cultivates a cold, icy energy, which is of the water element.
Water and fire are incompatible!
The Burning Body Technique is a lower-level martial art.
This was not Yang Zhao's purpose for this trip.
Just wait patiently for the superior cultivation method to appear.
"I'll offer 1,500 taels!"
The wealthy and powerful disregarded the rules.
They directly raised the price by three hundred taels, intending to break down the psychological defenses of ordinary people.
His youngest son was frail and sickly from a young age and could not learn martial arts.
The fiery nature of the Burning Body Technique can ward off evil spirits and cure diseases.
Even if he doesn't find a martial arts opportunity, at least restoring his physical strength is within reach.
"Add five hundred taels!"
Before anyone could even express their surprise...
A white-clad young man with a rather aloof demeanor spoke slowly.
"Two thousand three hundred taels!"
The wealthy man gritted his teeth and continued to use his power to harm others.
"Add another five hundred taels!"
Two thousand eight hundred taels!
The white-robed young man's words brought a smile to Mo Tie's lips.
"Three...three thousand taels!"
The wealthy man was panting heavily.
"Four thousand taels!"
"What this young master sets his sights on, he has never failed to obtain!"
The young man in white stood up and looked at the wealthy man defiantly.
"Four thousand taels? Four thousand taels? I can't afford to argue with that!"
The wealthy gentleman shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Yang Zhao couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.
However, for inferior techniques, you've raised the price to four thousand taels.
What will the superior techniques that appear later look like?
How could I, with only three thousand taels of silver notes on me, bear this?
however.
The situation Yang Zhao feared did not occur.
The auction is nearing its end.
Not to mention superior martial arts techniques, not even superior martial skills have ever appeared.
"Thank you again for gracing us with your presence."
"After the auction, if you don't mind, you can go to the next hall for some drinks and snacks."
"Bring forth the last item for today's auction: a martial arts technique, the Endless Manual!"