Extreme Spirit Chaos Technique

Lines of exasperation appeared on Mu Chen’s face. He let go of Kong Ye Ming and said, "I just wanted to ask you when the auction houses in the Imperial Capital are open..."

Kong Ye Ming shot Mu Chen a disdainful look and rubbed his wrist. "Auction houses? The ones in the Imperial Capital are open every day, but the items they sell are pretty second-rate. If you’re looking for something rare, the Shanjin Auction is your best bet. The only thing is, it’s only held at the end of each month, and today is..."

Mu Chen did a quick mental calculation and smiled. "What great luck. Today happens to be the end of the month."

"Huh? Really?" Kong Ye Ming thought for a moment before confirming, "It really is the end of the month. It’s still early, so we should be able to catch the whole thing if we go now. It just so happens I haven’t been to an auction in a long time, so how about I go with you? When it comes to knowing the Imperial Capital, if I, Kong Ye Ming, claim to be number two, no one would dare claim to be number one. Every street, every alley, all the nightlife... ahem, anyway, I know it all very well."

Mu Chen smiled faintly. "Sure. I’m not familiar with the Imperial Capital, so it would probably take me some time to find it on my own."

Of course, Mu Chen happily agreed to Kong Ye Ming’s offer. With the Young Master of the Prime Minister’s Mansion as his guide, he could avoid a lot of trouble.

"Hehe, what are we waiting for? Let’s get going. There’s nothing to do at the academy today anyway."

Seeing Mu Chen agree, Kong Ye Ming was secretly delighted. ’Ever since my father, Kong Ru, learned that Mu Chen broke Amoluo’s record by perfectly clearing the Tower of Calamity in one go, he’s been pushing me to get closer to him. I was just worrying about how to find a chance to approach Mu Chen, and I can’t believe heaven created one for me so quickly. It seems fate is on my side.’

After leaving the academy, Kong Ye Ming quickly led Mu Chen to the most bustling market street in the Imperial Capital. Mu Chen couldn’t help but feel a wave of emotion as he took in the scene. ’Luofeng City really can’t compare to the Imperial Capital in any way.’

"Mu Chen! We need to hurry, the auction is about to start!"

Kong Ye Ming navigated the streets with practiced ease, and Mu Chen quickly followed. Before long, a massive building appeared before them. It looked almost identical to the Shanjin Auction House Mu Chen had seen in Frost Cold Town, though the one in the Imperial Capital was naturally several leagues grander.

The oval-shaped building was dazzling in the morning sun, exuding an air of opulence. Above the magnificent main doors, a conspicuous hammer was carved from gold—the unique emblem of the Shanjin Auction House.

Mu Chen glanced up and thought, ’It seems the Xuanling Empire is also within the Shanjin Auction’s sphere of influence.’

A tide of people surged outside the entrance; nearly all the merchants and nobles of the Imperial Capital had gathered here today. However, most were just here to broaden their horizons and gain some experience, not necessarily to buy anything. Kong Ye Ming frowned at the dense crowd ahead. "So many people. Mu Chen, follow me!"

With that, Kong Ye Ming pulled Mu Chen toward a side entrance of the Shanjin Auction House. Mu Chen asked doubtfully, "Can we get in that way?"

Kong Ye Ming nodded. "We can, but only people with special status are allowed through, like high-ranking officials or some of the Imperial Capital’s business magnates. As for everyone else, they just have to slowly squeeze their way in through the main entrance with the crowd."

Mu Chen nodded, thinking to himself, ’No matter where you are, power and money are crucial. And on the Extreme Martial Continent, to possess enough power and immense wealth, you must have formidable strength. Everything is built on a foundation of strength!’

As they got closer, Mu Chen finally got a clear look at the so-called side entrance. The entrance wasn’t very large, but a dozen or so opulently dressed, arrogant-looking nobles and high-ranking officials were lined up outside. Without exception, each of them was accompanied by a mature and beautiful woman—be she gorgeous, delicate, or seductive—who was likely either a wife or a concubine. At the entrance itself stood two guards whose Primordial Power fluctuations were extremely strong. With a flicker of his will, Mu Chen’s formidable Late-stage Kan Realm Spiritual Power shot out, instantly enveloping the two men.

’Eight-Ring Martial Spirits.’

The two guards’ Martial Artist Realms were quickly fed back into his mind. ’Even the guards at a branch in the little Xuanling Empire are Eight-Ring Martial Spirits. It just goes to show how immense the true background of the Shanjin Commerce Association must be!’

"Mu Chen, let’s go. It might have already started inside." With that, Kong Ye Ming led Mu Chen toward the side entrance. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

The two guards clearly recognized Kong Ye Ming. They offered a salute and called out, "If it isn’t Young Master Kong! It’s rare to see you at one of our auctions. And this is?" As they spoke, the guards’ gazes fell on Mu Chen, their eyes filled with suspicion.

Kong Ye Ming snorted coldly and said arrogantly, "This is my brother. I’m just bringing him here today to take a look. Now, hurry up and let us pass; it’s about to start inside."

Hearing that he was Kong Ye Ming’s brother, the two guards smiled. "Since he’s a brother of Young Master Kong, he can naturally enter. It’s just that..."

The guard then made a hand gesture toward Kong Ye Ming, the meaning of which was self-evident. With a flick of his wrist, Kong Ye Ming tossed the two guards one hundred Purple Elemental Crystals and said, "Is that good enough?"

The guard took the Purple Elemental Crystals, did a quick count, then tucked them away. Beaming, he said, "Of course, of course! Young Master Kong, please, come in. Please, come in..."

After the two had left, one of the guards chuckled. "Hey, brother, not a bad haul today. That’s enough for us to live it up for another month. I heard a newcomer arrived at the Drunken Red Tower yesterday. TSK TSK, she was so tender she could kill you. I just took one look and felt my body burn with lust. Want to go have some fun tonight?"

The other guard’s eyes glinted with the same lecherous light. "Hehe, of course..."

Mu Chen’s senses had always been sharper than others, so of course he’d overheard every word of their conversation. Witnessing this, he sighed inwardly. ’These Martial Artists have degenerated into slaves of money and debauchery. They’ll never amount to anything.’ Shaking his head, Mu Chen followed Kong Ye Ming into the auction hall.

Just as they entered, two women in revealing clothes with sizzling figures swayed toward them. One of the women giggled seductively and cooed, "Young masters, is there anything I can help you with?"

As she spoke, the woman deliberately bent at the waist, revealing her provocative cleavage. Kong Ye Ming chuckled and slipped a Purple Elemental Crystal into her hand. "Go prepare a private room for us. I want one with a clear view."

The woman, after being pinched by Kong Ye Ming, trembled with laughter. She shot him a coquettish glance and said in a delicate voice, "Of course. Please wait a moment, young masters, I’ll go arrange it for you right away."

The other woman saw her companion earn a Purple Elemental Crystal just by flaunting her charms, so she immediately turned to Mu Chen. "And you, young master? Would you be in need of any... special services?"

Mu Chen gave the woman a cold glance and said flatly, "Sorry, not interested."

With that, Mu Chen didn’t spare her another glance and walked toward an empty spot. ’In his eyes, a woman should have self-respect. If she sells her body for money, what’s the difference between her and a walking corpse?’

Kong Ye Ming silently praised Mu Chen for his character and quickly followed him. ’Though he himself had indulged in a life of debauchery, he never took these kinds of women seriously.’

The woman’s smile froze on her face. A moment later, it collapsed into a hateful scowl. ’Just some brat who still smells of his mother’s milk dares to give *me* a look like that! Hmph, you’ve got an unfamiliar face, so you’re probably just one of Young Master Kong’s lackeys. Just wait until after the auction... I’ll make you regret it!’ she cursed under her breath.

Just then, another man walked in through the side entrance. He had shoulder-length hair and a pale, bloodless face; one glance was enough to tell he was a playboy who overindulged in carnal pleasures. His eye-catching noble’s robe of purple and gold was quite striking. Behind him followed a dozen or so guards with powerful Primordial Power fluctuations and expressionless faces, creating an imposing entourage. As soon as the woman saw who it was, she cried out, "Young Master Tang!" and burst into tears.

The man known as Young Master Tang glanced at the woman, a lustful glint flashing in his eyes. He spoke in an effeminate voice, "Oh my, isn’t this little Yan’Er? Why are you crying like this? Let Brother Tang have a look. Tsk tsk, such a pretty face, all ruined by tears. Come, come, tell Brother Tang who bullied you. I’ll get even for you."

The woman named Yan’Er immediately stopped crying and broke into a smile. She said in a syrupy voice, "Young Master Tang~ What took you so long? This little flower has missed you so much~. Just now, I was bullied by some young punk... WAHHH..."

The man known as Young Master Tang gently wiped away Yan’Er’s tears and continued in his effeminate voice, "A young punk dared to bully you? Doesn’t he know you belong to me, Tang Yu?"

Yan’Er pouted and said pitifully, "That young punk came with Kong Ye Ming. With Young Master Kong backing him, I wouldn’t dare provoke him even if I had ten thousand times the nerve. Even though I have you to help me, Young Master Tang, I didn’t want to cause trouble for you. So he bullied me. Bullying me is one thing, but I even told him I belonged to you... but he still got handsy with me, and he even said... he even said..."

Tang Yu’s expression turned cold. "What else did he say?"

Yan’Er looked hesitant and lowered her head. "I... I don’t dare to say it..."

"Speak!" Tang Yu snapped.

Seeing that Tang Yu’s anger had been successfully ignited, a flash of glee flickered in Yan’Er’s eyes, but her expression was one of extreme indignation. "He also said that you, Young Master Tang... that you’re not a real man... He said you’re just some freak, completely impotent! When I heard that, I tried to argue with him, but he just... he just slapped me across the face..."