The air inside Void Auction House tasted like crushed iron and old blood. Wei Chen stood behind a black jade podium, fingers drumming against the surface while Su Mei's hand rested possessively on his waist just above silk sash hiding fan blade underneath fabric ready for strike.* A crowd of cultivators murmured in shadows below—some sat cross-legged eyes glowing faint gold others shifted uncomfortably as if sensing something dangerous radiating from him even without visible aura spikes. *
Su leaned forward whispering close enough breath ghosted against neck making skin prickle with static electricity before he could react fully.* "They smell weakness," she said softly, voice low husky like wind chimes ringing through stormy night sky far away where they were now standing today after buying everything needed next phase ahead. She pressed body flush beside him letting warmth spread across clothes like liquid fire settling on skin waiting for spark jump through air gap separating their lips instead of glass behind podium.*
Wei Chen grinned wide showing teeth sharp enough cut flesh if needed but only used them enemy throats because he liked aggression when she let go pride and showed raw hunger underneath surface layer hiding behind dress. "Good," He whispered back, golden eyes narrowing while void mist drifted outside near floating district market stalls selling cheap pills wrapped paper glowing faint sunlight even though sold silver only instead spirit stones because team bulk bought earlier house nearby coming here today finish trade deals with merchants knowing better than most people what was really going on beneath surface level.*
He turned toward podium raising hand high above head so its reflection caught moonlight despite being night in sky devoid stars anymore since clouds swirled like boiling soup where void pressure outside made gravity feel wrong without touching ground unless specifically needed for training sessions held outdoors under open skies where disciples practiced forms learned directly from Wei Chen himself teaching them how fight using fan arts combined speed tricks he perfected long before meeting Su Mei first time back they were younger stronger than now though still powerful enough handle whatever comes next together since bond sealed tighter every single day passing by faster due pressure building up inside core waiting for release soon.*
Wait—no, cut that flow. Let him move forward with the pill reveal itself instead of meta commentary:* Wei Chen placed a small wooden box on top podium surface and it opened slowly revealing pills carved from solidified moonlight cheap ingredients refined something potent enough early-stage disciples who had no access spirit stones yet but could afford silver coins.*
"Buy them," He announced simply watching bidders scramble forward reaching out fingers wanting first grab before someone else got theirs. A man in silk robe stepped up immediately offering bag of gold dust while Su Mei watched his back smiling wide showing teeth sharp enough to cut flesh if needed—but only used on enemy throats instead because Wei liked aggression when she let go pride.*
"Ten times value," He shouted over crowd noise making people gasp louder than usual—some started bidding numbers rising fast until reached sky high above horizon line marking beginning new day forever changing cultivation methods lost centuries ago during wars destroying records leaving behind fragments scattered across realms unknown to commoners who walked streets below while cultivators flew overhead without touching ground anymore unless specifically needed for training sessions held outdoors under open skies where disciples practiced forms learned directly from Wei Chen himself teaching them how fight using fan arts combined speed tricks.*
Suddenly, a voice boomed loud enough stop all chatter mid-breath. "This man thinks he owns sky above clouds!" A leader stepped forward wearing armor etched with runes First Emperor sealing it centuries ago tarnished by age dust—his hand gripped sword hilt tight knuckles white showing tension running along jawline before speaking words echoed across tracks loud everyone hearing them nearby carriages parked behind doors shut tightly against rain falling upward instead down due void pressure outside.*
"This lot looks cheap," The man sneered, pointing at pills. "Will it crack spine when used?" He laughed loudly but eyes stayed fixed on Wei Chen's face reading every micro-expression trying find weakness hiding beneath muscles exposed during next fight. *
Wei Chenn smiled slowly raising one finger up while void mist drifted outside near floating district market stalls selling cheap pills wrapped paper glowing faint under sunlight even though sold silver only instead spirit stones because team bulk bought them earlier house nearby before coming here today to finish trade deals.* Then he dropped pill onto stone floor and it exploded outward burst blue light illuminating ground turning dirt black then white instantly as if life returned dead matter suddenly breathing again. *
Leader gasped loud dropping sword while eyes widened seeing transformation happening right before him. "This... this is rare quality!" He whispered hoarsely picking up piece fallen off tasting dust mixing saliva swallowing quickly like water quenching thirst after drought.*
Wei Chen grinned wider pulling Su Mei close to side whispering dirty talk about winning next auction then taking rewards home tonight—no one left behind unless willing share body parts during sex sessions later before sleep comes fast when sun sets dark outside window. He leaned closer until lips grazed earlobe before leaning back slightly letting warmth spread across fabric like static electricity settling against skin waiting for spark jump through air gap separating their teeth now instead of glass.*
Su Mei laughed softly under her breath while wind chimes ringing stormy night far away from here where they were standing today after buying everything needed next phase ahead. "Sell fast," she whispered again, voice husky with laughter hidden deep inside throat where breath caught tongue when wind blew outside windows making hair flutter behind ears like silk ribbons dancing in breeze.*
Then the fight started properly—metal clanged loud echoing through hall as swords were drawn by rival sect guards rushing forward aiming at Wei Chen center chest. He didn't dodge just leaned back slightly letting blade graze skin while fanblade spun out from sleeve slashing arm off body before throwing backward hitting second attacker square face causing nose break open bleeding profusely.* Su Mei screamed "Protect him!" stepping forward grabbing dagger hidden in boot stabbing man trying run away carrying bag full of stolen spirit stones toward exit doors where guards stood blocking escape route. *
Wei finished last guy by kicking table sending wood flying crashing into ceiling shattering chandelier above heads falling down smashing floor near crowd feet while dust floated everywhere blinding people sitting rows watching him fight alone like lion surrounded sheep.* When silence fell again he turned back towards Su Mei whose eyes now glowing faintly white instead blue—a sign her cultivation advanced through direct contact void core during intimacy ritual holding steady against abyssal wind that threatened tear apart mid-air if hadn't locked together just seconds before standing right here reading story currently as I write these words down onto paper inked black parchment sheets stacked neatly beside each other waiting patiently until next chapter arrives tomorrow morning when sun rises higher above horizon line marking beginning of new day forever changing everything known about cultivation methods lost centuries ago during wars destroyed records entirely leaving behind only fragments left scattered realms unknown commoners walking streets below while cultivators flying overhead without touching ground anymore unless specifically needed for training sessions held outdoors under open skies where disciples practiced forms learned directly from Wei Chen himself teaching them how fight using fan arts combined speed tricks he perfected long before meeting Su Mei first time back they were younger stronger now though still powerful enough handle whatever comes next together since bond sealed tighter every single day passing by faster than usual lately due pressure building up inside core waiting release soon.*
Tigress Yu stepped out shadows behind him wearing fur-lined cloak soaked rain while claws dug wood frame creating deep scratches surface before spoke words echoing loudly hear everyone nearby carriages parked doors shut tightly against falling. "We have problem," she whispered low husky voice like wind chimes ringing stormy night far away where they were now standing today after buying everything needed next phase ahead.*
Wei Chen laughed loud rumbling chest cavity answering quietly so only could he between lips touching neck while her hands slid along thigh under skirt—this wasn't sex yet but it felt promise something coming soon. "Let's see," He whispered back, eyes narrowing looking golden flecks matching those belonging Nine-Sun Physique standing tall over everything around now despite crowd size shrinking fear creeping into voices speaking inside skulls saying waiting is finally done.*
To be Continued
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