When the middle-aged man closed the auction, the applause was loud. Each person there had various feelings: happiness, satisfaction, anger, resentment, and envy. Only a few clans were truly happy—particularly the Sky Thunder-Heavenly Star Clan and the Heavenly Forest Clan.

"Congratulations to Sky Thunder-Heavenly Star Clan for winning the auction and taking possession of the Sacred World-Splitting Sword!" A representative from the Heavenly Divine Memoir Clan approached to congratulate them. However, a sly smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he spoke.

"Congratulations to Master Elder Ze-Ke. Hopefully, Sky Thunder-Heavenly Star Clan will hold a celebration soon. I can't wait to join and offer my congratulations!" At the same time, another middle-aged man's voice echoed suddenly. The speaker, a representative of the Heavenly Storm Wolf Force, had an expression that seemed untrustworthy.

"Ha ha ha ha! For Sky Thunder-Heavenly Star Clan, having only one Heavenly Level Weapon, it's remarkable to gain another. From now on, the clan's power will greatly increase—it could even rival the Heavenly Floating Cloud Tiger Clan!" After the representative from the Heavenly Storm Wolf Force finished speaking, Lei-Shu's voice rang out, accompanied by two arrogant young men following behind him.

"It's normal, Master Lei-Shu! But I can't recall when Heavenly Floating Cloud Tiger Clan was superior to Sky Thunder-Heavenly Star Clan!" When Lei-Shu finished, Chou-Bing interrupted, glancing toward Zheng-Fu with a nod and a smirk.

"Chou-Bing, you… you! You really enjoy meddling in other people's affairs!" Lei-Shu turned around with dissatisfaction.

"Do I enjoy meddling? I don't think I've interfered with anyone's business. If anything, the person who meddles most in others' affairs is likely you!" Chou-Bing retorted boldly, refusing to let Lei-Shu's remark slide.

"You!"

"Come on, you two! I'd like to thank all of you for your congratulations. Of course, our Sky Thunder-Heavenly Star Clan will celebrate, and I'll send invitations to everyone. But for now, we must return to the clan. I hope you all don't mind," Ze-Ke interjected, seeing that the situation was growing chaotic, and politely excused himself.

"Then let's go together. I'd like to visit your clan leader as well. I hope Master Ze-Ke doesn't mind?" Chou-Bing saw that Ze-Ke was preparing to leave and, wanting to leave as well, asked to accompany him. His real intention, however, was to talk to Zheng-Fu.

"Of course, Master Chou-Bing! The Clan Leader will be delighted to have your visit. Little Comrade, may you join us as well? It would be a great opportunity for us to repay you!" Ze-Ke welcomed Chou-Bing's request. Given their good relationship, he didn't mind. Additionally, Chou-Bing's presence would enhance the security of the Heavenly Level Weapon.

"Wait a minute! Can I go with you?" But just as Ze-Ke and Chou-Bing were about to leave, a voice called out to stop them. The speaker was none other than Master Pao-Da.

"Oh! Master Pao-Da, you also wish to visit our clan leader? That's excellent! Let's travel together. It will be wonderful to have your company!" Seeing who had called out, Ze-Ke's smile grew even brighter. With Pao-Da's renowned defensive strength, the Sacred World-Splitting Sword would be even safer.

Having Chou-Bing, a representative of the Heavenly Forest Force known for its medicine concoctions, and Pao-Da from the Sacred Divine Thunder Fortress Clan, the foremost expert in defensive energy, join the journey, many clans and forces felt disheartened. They had hoped to ambush Ze-Ke to seize the Heavenly Level Weapon after the auction, but with such formidable allies accompanying him, their chances seemed slim. Especially Pao-Da, who was like an iron fortress that was nearly impossible to break through. Ordinary assassins would not be able to do anything to him.

"Brother Zheng-Fu, when we reach Sky Thunder-Heavenly Star Clan, I'll show you the room of Sis…"

Pow!!!

Arrrrgh!!!

"You traitor! What are you saying? How dare you plan to bring an outsider to see my room?"

"No, it's not about you at all! I was going to tell Brother Zheng-Fu that I'll take him to meet Elder Sister Shui-Qing. Elder Sister Shui-Qing is both good-natured and refined. I think Brother Zheng-Fu will like someone like her…"

Pow!!!

Arrrrgh!!!

"Stop your ridiculous ideas! You'll embarrass Younger Sister Shui-Qing with such nonsense. Besides, she would never like a lewd person like him!"

"Then why do you have to hurt me? Just tell me, that's enough. Because you're such a person, you don't have a partner!"

Oops!!!

This was the second time the young woman had struck Ye-Liu before he could finish his sentence. She didn't know why she had to do that. Anyway, this made Ye-Liu feel so dissatisfied and angry that he accidentally said words he should not have said because they touched on Qing-Qi's weakness.

"Ye… Ye… Ye-Liu!!"

"I was wrong, Elder Sister! I didn't mean to!"

Ha ha ha!!!

Even though the situation seemed tense, hearing the two siblings quarrel made Master Ze-Ke burst into happy laughter. This also caused Chou-Bing and Pao-Da to laugh. However, none of the people around them could smile now. Everyone lowered their heads and gritted their teeth, as they were not receiving any attention.

Tch!

"Just you wait! Wait until my chance comes, you Sky Thunder-Heavenly Star Clan bastards! You can only smile now. At this moment, the news that you've gotten the Heavenly Level Weapon has spread all over the city. If you can't defend the weapon until you reach the clan... Huh!" An evil voice came from Lei-Shu, who had already ordered people to spread the news of the matter.

"Whatever the ending, Celestial Star Clan won't interfere with this matter!"

"Heavenly Aqua-Pearl Clan as well, we'll not interfere with this matter!"

"Heaven's Eyes Sky Opening Clan, too!"

"Heaven-Burning Flame Clan as well!"

"Heaven Commanded Beneath the Sky Force too!"

"Cloud Ocean Dragon Force too!"

Of course, many clans did not want to interfere in such a matter that could lead to disgrace, so they loudly announced their neutrality.

In the carriage parking lot in front of the Nine Heavens Maneuver Arena…

"Brother Zheng-Fu! Which carriage is yours?" After everyone arrived at the carriage parking lot, Ye-Liu asked.

"I came by that ordinary carriage," Zheng-Fu pointed to the carriage parked about twenty pings away.

Huh!?

"Just a simple carriage? Why are you riding in a normal carriage like that? A rich man like you should ride a luxurious-looking carriage. Then what is this?" Ye-Liu couldn't help but feel curious and wonder why Zheng-Fu was riding in such an ordinary carriage instead of a good, luxurious one.

"I can ride in any carriage. People are not measured by their appearance. The reason I only ride in a normal carriage is that it's easy to get around and doesn't attract attention. It's a bit slow, but it makes me feel better than a luxurious carriage!" Zheng-Fu didn't want to argue or give complicated reasons. In reality, he avoided luxury carriages because they would draw too much attention.

"Your thoughts are really profound, Little Comrade! I'm Pao-Da, Second Elder of Sacred Divine Thunder Fortress Clan. Nice to meet you!" At that moment, Master Pao-Da introduced himself and stopped in front of Zheng-Fu with a friendly smile.

"Respect, Elder Pao-Da. I am Zheng-Fu, an outer disciple of Heavenly Command Sect's Main Academy, sir. Nice to meet you, Elder!" Zheng-Fu clasped his hands at his chest and greeted politely, without any fear or hesitation.

"Zheng-Fu? Hmm, that's a good name." The middle-aged man nodded with satisfaction at Zheng-Fu's response and his polite demeanor, free from arrogance and conceit.

"Little Comrade, I must thank you very much for the crystals you lent me, which helped me win the auction and obtain the Sacred World Divine Pill. I swear to the sect's founding ancestor that if I can concoct this pill, I'll give it to you immediately without charging a single crystal! And I'll return double the crystals I borrowed from you!"

The middle-aged man, Chou-Bing, seized the opportunity to speak and immediately approached Zheng-Fu to express his gratitude. He also swore before the sect's founding ancestor that he would gift the Sacred World Divine Pill to Zheng-Fu for free and repay the crystals he borrowed from Zheng-Fu twofold.

"Elder Chou-Bing, that's an exaggeration. Regarding the Sacred World Divine Pill, I'll accept it wholeheartedly and will not refuse. But as for the crystals you borrowed, please consider them a small gift from me and accept them," Zheng-Fu said, waving his hand dismissively. He had no need to recover the crystals since he had other ways to increase his wealth. The tenth-level divine pill was far more valuable to him.

"What an amazing young man you are! Your thoughts and maturity are far beyond your age. If someone told me you've lived in this world for hundreds of years, I'd believe it!" Master Chou-Bing grinned widely, recognizing Zheng-Fu's words and actions as a way of building goodwill and solidifying relationships. In other words, the crystals Zheng-Fu lent were a calculated investment in return for the divine pill.

"All right, everyone, let's leave now. Let's return to Sky Thunder-Heavenly Star Clan. If we stay here any longer, I'm afraid there'll be trouble!" Ze-Ke spoke up, urging everyone to leave. Suspicious individuals had begun gathering around the area, and he believed lingering would invite chaos.

"Mm!!!"

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