The Dongfang Clan was an ancient clan. Among the many ancient clans, they had the longest history. Their strength and heritage were not something ordinary clans could compare to.
The power they established was close to the East Sea. Its geographical location was excellent, and it produced many water-type spirit beasts and spirit herbs.
The land under their jurisdiction was rich and healthy. People lived and worked in peace and contentment, and there were few conflicts.
In a beautiful and exquisite courtyard of the Dongfang Clan.
This place was filled with fragrant spirit flowers and herbs.
In a simple and elegant bamboo house, there was a beautiful woman brewing fragrant spirit tea.
This woman's facial features were exquisite, as if they were carved. Every part of her was matched perfectly. Her tight suit accentuated her beautiful figure perfectly. Her towering breasts, slender waist, and perky buttocks all gave off a fatal temptation.
The little princess of the Dongfang Clan, Dongfang Jing, had countless pursuers. Among them, there was no lack of young geniuses from various forces. Among them, Kang Lan of the Spirit Martial Pavilion, Shangguan Yun of the Shangguan Clan, and Lei Hu of the Purple Thunder Sect were the most outstanding. They were all outstanding young geniuses like Dongfang Jing, and they were also the focus of cultivation by various forces. Their strength was already the best in this generation, and they were comparable to the Dongfang Clan. They were considered the most likely to win Dongfang Jing's heart.
However, no matter how outstanding these people were, or how powerful their backgrounds were, Dongfang Jing was unmoved.
Because there was already a person in her heart, a man she had long since thought highly of. A man who could suppress his peers, a person who surpassed his peers. But now, that person was rapidly rising like a comet.
Dongfang Jing's beautiful eyes glanced at the swaying green bamboo outside the window, and a bewitching smile appeared on her face, revealing a row of white teeth, and she murmured, "The ten years agreement is still too long, I'm afraid … I can't even hold on for five years!"
She and Ling Xiao had made a promise in the Chaotic Abyss of War, asking Ling Xiao to come to the Dongfang Clan after ten years to propose. Now, only two years had passed, but she felt that it had been a long time.
One reason was that Ling Xiao was getting more and more outstanding, and his understanding was also getting higher and higher. When he became an overlord, there would definitely be all kinds of women throwing themselves into his arms, which made her feel a sense of crisis.
"I, Dongfang Jing, have never lost anything that I, Dongfang Jing, have set my eyes on, and this time will not be an exception!"
Dongfang Jing released a confident radiance. She was like a proud and beautiful peacock, giving people a feeling of looking up to her.
At this moment, a tower-like man stepped into the quiet and secluded courtyard.
He walked to the front of the bamboo house, but didn't step in, because his sturdy and huge body would crush the bamboo house.
He called from the door, "Little sister, I have two pieces of good news for you."
His voice was loud and clear, spreading to every corner of the villa.
Dongfang Jing walked out with light and graceful steps, she rolled her eyes at her tall and mighty cousin, Dongfang Xiong, and said: "Big brother, every time you have good news, it is bad news for me. Alright, are those fellows in the clan urging me to marry again?"
Dongfang Jing was no longer young, and there were endless streams of people coming to propose marriage. She had already gotten used to it all these years.
Those who proposed marriage were rejected by her one by one, but there were many people in the clan who were restless.
Although the Dongfang family was the head of the many families, when it came to their generation, they were a little short of talent. They had to rely on marriage to maintain their family's strong position.
This was also an unavoidable marriage for the disciples of any large family.
Dongfang Jing had already seen through it, but as the little princess of the Dongfang family, she was deeply loved by the old lady of the Dongfang family. Not many people dared to force her to do anything.
Dongfang Xiong laughed foolishly: "Little sister, your guess this time is not completely correct."
Dongfang Jing looked at Dongfang Xiong with some doubt, indicating for him to continue.
Dongfang Xiong continued, "This time, the one who proposed marriage was Kang Lan of the Spirit Martial Hall, most of the people in the family are leaning towards him, I hope that you can make a decision as soon as possible, and there are also people who have gone to ask the old lady, you guessed it right; There is another piece of news that I think you will be very interested in, and that is that my brother-in-law is holding an auction in Wind Cloud City, causing everyone in the Central Region to know about it, and many great powers have started to send people to bid."
Dongfang Jing said with a look of joy and astonishment, "What kind of treasures does he have at the auction?"
To actually be able to make their people move upon hearing the news?
They won't be interested in ordinary things! "
Dongfang Xiong laughed and said, "Little sister is indeed smart, you guessed it right away. Little sister does have some ability, to actually have that kind of Spring Liquid of Life that is rarely seen in ten thousand years, and is even willing to take out a half step Sacred Artifact to auction.
Dongfang Jing's beautiful eyes flashed with a hint of a lotus flower, and she muttered, "Could it be that the family wants us to go and auction off the Spring Liquid of Life?"
Dongfang Xiong replied, "That's right, the Old Ancestor's body is getting worse by the day. Although our clan has many good things for her to enjoy, at her level, ordinary things are no longer of any use. That Spring Liquid of Life can coincidentally make the Old Ancestor rejuvenate, perhaps it can even help her advance a step further, but …"
Dongfang Jing impatiently asked, "But what?"
"It's just that you don't have a share in this trip. Those old men at home all want you to get engaged to that Kang Lan as soon as possible, and there are also people who support that guy Shangguan Yun. On the other hand, Lei Hu seems to have withdrawn from this game," Dongfang Xiong said.
After Dongfang Jing heard this, she was silent for a long time before saying, "I understand. I must go on this trip to Wind Cloud City!"
… ….
The current gathering point of the Central Region, Wind Cloud City, was no longer the same as before.
The originally lifeless city was bustling with noise and excitement, as if it had been reborn as the new year.
There were only five days left until the auction, and there were already countless people crowding into the city.
These people were all people from the various powers of the Central Region, as well as people who wanted to fish in troubled waters and take advantage of the situation.
All sorts of shops were quickly set up on both sides of the main roads of Wind Cloud City, selling all sorts of dazzling goods. There were also many cultivators who took out resources they didn't need and began to trade freely.
It turned out that the wandering warriors in this area had a place to rest. The bandits in this area had long been driven away by Ling Xiao's guards of the City Lord's Mansion, creating a peaceful environment here.
Even those fiends who hadn't left didn't dare to cause trouble. They had all seen Ling Xiao's terrifying strength, and if they were to provoke him, they would likely die without a place to be buried.
Inside the City Lord's Mansion, Ling Xiao listened to the reports from the people around him. His face was calm and composed, and no one could tell what he was thinking.
In reality, he was already incomparably happy.
Now that he had successfully taken the first step in his life, it was time to start reaping the harvest.
"Yue'er, how are the preparations for the auction going?" Ling Xiao asked as he looked at the charming Cai Xia Yue.
Previously, Cai Xia Yue had the experience of rebuilding Gu City and preparing for the auction, so the matters of this auction were handed over to her.
Cai Xia Yue replied, "Everything is ready. It's just that the auctioneer hasn't found a suitable one yet."
"Is it hard to find this auctioneer?" Ling Xiao asked doubtfully.
There were so many people in the city now, so why couldn't he find a single auctioneer?
Ling Xiao had also participated in many auctions, and he discovered that the auctioneer was just the person who spoke and set the price. It shouldn't be that hard to find!
Cai Xia Yue explained, "This is our first time holding an auction. We must find someone with good eloquence and outstanding looks to take charge. We must not be careless."
Ling Xiao was silent for a moment before saying, "Yue'er is right. Then let's look for it carefully. We will definitely find a suitable candidate. Everyone, think about it and see if there is a suitable candidate."
At this time, Xuan Yao opened his mouth and said, "Actually, this problem is very easy to solve. We have a suitable candidate here."
As soon as he said this, everyone's eyes immediately focused on him.
Xuan Yao looked at one side and said, "I think Miss Qingmin is very suitable for the role of auctioneer."
This time, all the gazes shifted to Yao Qingmin.
In terms of appearance, Yao Qingmin was already invincible. She claimed to be the "number one beauty in the Central Region", and her appearance was naturally not bragging. Her curvaceous figure was definitely something that anyone could think of. Coupled with her sweet voice, she did indeed have some of the qualifications of an auctioneer.
"I... Can I do it?
"Yao Qingmin didn't expect Xuan Yao to talk about her. She immediately pointed at her nose and asked. Her heart was already blooming.
She had always been a lively woman. She was imagining that it would be very fun to be an auctioneer.
However, Ling Xiao looked at the silly girl suspiciously and said, "This …" God Trickster, she's a bit thick-skinned, I'm afraid … "
Before he could finish speaking, Yao Qingmin immediately jumped out. Her beautiful eyes kept shooting at Ling Xiao, and she said with a coquettish tone, "Young Master, how am I thick-skinned? I'm pure and beautiful, intelligent and intelligent, and have first-rate eloquence. I'm definitely qualified to be an auctioneer!"
When Ling Xiao heard her coquettish voice in the hall, all his hair stood on end. He cursed in his heart, "This silly girl really doesn't care about the occasion!"
"This isn't a joke. If it's messed up, Young Master will lose a lot!" Ling Xiao said to Yao Qingmin solemnly.
Yao Qingmin seemed to be determined to get the position of auctioneer. She actually became serious and replied, "Young Master, don't worry. I can definitely make the auction earn a lot of money. There won't be the slightest mistake. If anything goes wrong, I … I'll accept Young Master's punishment, okay?"
Ling Xiao was speechless and didn't know what to say.
Cai Xiayue said from the side, "Husband, let Qingmin try. In any case, she won't be able to cultivate quietly. When the time comes, I will watch her. If there's anything wrong, I will immediately replace her."
Since Cai Xiayue had said so, Ling Xiao didn't say anything else and let this silly girl do as she pleased.
At this time, a guard reported, "City Lord, there's a young lady from the Feng Clan outside requesting an audience!"
Ling Xiao instantly stood up and said happily, "Xin'er is here?"