Yesterday, Nangong Qi, son of Marquis Tianyang, had spent tens of millions of high-grade spirit stones to challenge Chen Xiao.
In the end, he had been beaten naked by Chen Xiao and fled in panic.
The story had already spread throughout Aurora City.
No one had expected that the first item at the Yubaozhai Auction today would be the naked streaking picture of the young Marquis Tianyang.
In an instant, the auction hall—originally tense and serious—erupted into chaos.
"Ha ha ha ha—"
"Young Marquis Tianyang's naked streaking picture? What a treasure! I'll give two low-grade spirit stones!"
A bid rang out immediately, teasing and mischievous.
"Three low-grade spirit stones!"
"Four!"
"Hahaha! Six low-grade spirit stones from me!"
Bidding sounds echoed continuously, row after row.
Most cultivators were simply gloating. In Aurora City, no one cared about Marquis Tianyang's dignity.
In the Chen family's private box, Nangong Qi's mouth trickled blood. His face was gloomy, almost as if water might drip from it.
He stared fiercely in Chen Xiao's direction. This had to be Chen Xiao's doing!
The gray-clothed woman glanced at the auction table, a hint of disgust in her eyes.
"Aren't you going to buy back the photo stone?"
Nangong Qi sneered, pursing his lips. "No need. It's a child's play. How could he possibly fool me?"
The woman merely nodded and remained silent.
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Meanwhile, bidding grew more intense. The price quickly rose to a high-grade spirit stone.
"This is a video of Young Marquis Tianyang running naked! After filming, send it to Nanfeng Pavilion as a sign—it'll bring business booming."
"Three high-grade spirit stones!"
"Better yet, auction it in the capital! Our young marquis is a peerless genius with a top-grade fire spirit root! Surely the ladies and wives there would compete to buy it!"
"Ten high-grade spirit stones!"
Bidding escalated rapidly. The gray-clothed woman eyed Nangong Qi again. His expression was dull. Cold sweat trickled down his forehead.
"One million high-grade spirit stones!"
Without hesitation, Nangong Qi called the price. This matter must never spread. Otherwise, not just him, but the entire Tianyang Marquis Mansion would become a laughingstock in the immortal cultivation world.
The hall fell silent. After a long pause, someone finally murmured:
"This voice… is Nangong Qi?"
"As expected from a young marquis of the capital—truly rich!"
"Yesterday, ten million high-grade spirit stones to Chen Shao, today, another million to buy his own naked picture?"
"Are all royal capital cultivators this wealthy?"
"Ha ha ha ha—"
Another round of laughter broke out.
"Since this is a picture of Young Marquis Nangong running naked, one million high-grade spirit stones isn't enough!"
"Add one low-grade spirit stone!"
Then another. And another.
Bidding grew intense. Those participating were all young playboys familiar with Chen Xiao. They were determined to win—but increased only by one low-grade spirit stone at a time, more insulting than harmful.
"Two million high-grade spirit stones!" Nangong Qi called.
"Two million, plus one low-grade spirit stone!"
The pattern continued:
"Three million!"
"Four million!"
"Five million!"
The gray-clothed woman was worried. "This is clearly a trap by Chen Xiao… Five million high-grade spirit stones—worth it?"
Nangong Qi, with a faint shake of the head, reassured her. "Spirit stones are just numbers. Don't worry, I will obtain the Seven-Colored Sky Mysterious Grass this time."
Soon, the Yubaozhai waiter brought the photo stone to Nangong Qi's box. He handed over the spirit stones, took the stone, and crushed it.
"I never want to see this again!" he said coldly.
The waiter smiled wryly. "I'm afraid… that won't work."
The auctioneer's voice rang again.
"Next item: a high-definition animated version of the Young Marquis Tianyang running naked! Starting price: one low-grade spirit stone."
A new projection appeared. The sequence captured Nangong Qi's naked escape—but the angles, movements, and clarity were far superior. His face was clear, even some sensitive parts vividly exposed.
"Oh my god, high-definition!"
"You can even see the hairs on the young marquis!"
The auction hall erupted again. No one expected a second piece.
Chen Xiao, in the Chen family's private room, crossed his legs, stroked his chin, and murmured, "Send copies to Nanfeng Pavilion and the capital? Not bad. Luckily, I made several in advance."
A picture of the villain of destiny, fleeing naked. Auction alone was insufficient—Chen Xiao wanted both exposure and profit.
Nangong Qi's face flushed, almost flames in his eyes. His fists clenched so tightly they crackled.
The gray-clothed woman said softly, "It seems… you've been fooled by him."
Nangong Qi: "…Yes. I know!"
"Five million, top-grade spirit stones!" His voice was icy, murderous intent undisguised.
"After I plunder Chen Xiao's luck, I will tear him and the entire Chen family apart!"
[Host: You could target the Chen family first. Destroy them, seize the protagonist's luck.]
Nangong Qi paused, then nodded.
"First, I must obtain the Xiantian Anti-Spirit Pill and that super-grade immortal artifact, the Daluo Sword Cauldron!"
[System: Your newbie gift pack contains 10 billion high-grade spirit stones. After previous expenditures, 9.88 billion remain.]
Nangong Qi's eyes narrowed. 9.88 billion spirit stones. Enough to obliterate the Chen family if necessary.
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Soon, the waiter returned with the second photo stone. Nangong Qi paid another five million high-grade spirit stones and crushed it.
"Is there a third piece?" he asked calmly.
The waiter hesitated. "No… no more."
Nangong Qi waved dismissively.
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"Next auction item: a sealed ancient elixir!"
"According to the Imperial Treasures' alchemist, this is a top-grade Spirit-Tempering Pill. It strengthens the body and stabilizes essence—ideal for cultivators with unstable foundations!"
"Starting price: three thousand high-grade spirit stones!"
[Host: On the surface, it's a top-grade Soul-Tempering Pill—but in truth, it's the immortal-grade 'Innate Soul-Reversing Pill'.]
[Acquire it, and you can forge a fairy root!]
[This is the protagonist's opportunity. If the host seizes this pill, they can rob the protagonist of his luck!]