Whatever Mo Shaoyou and his group were saying, Yue Nü paid no attention at all. Her mind was entirely focused on the wares displayed along Black Street.
An ant provoking an elephant beneath its foot, the elephant might not even hear it.
Even if it did, it probably would not care in the slightest.
Ling Xiao found the whole thing rather amusing. Coming out this time had definitely been the right choice. Staying in one place all the time meant missing out on such entertaining spectacles.
As expected, a martial artist needed to travel widely and see the world. Otherwise one really would end up narrow-minded and ill-informed.
“Right, let’s go.”
Compared to those few pieces of trash from Bi Bo Island, Mo Shaoyou at least had some discernment.
Although he could not see through the cultivation of Ling Xiao or Yue Nü, he sensed that Leng Mei would be troublesome.
The world claimed that once Mo Shaoyou drew his sword blood must flow, but few knew that he did not draw it lightly.
His judgement was actually quite good.
“Senior Brother, are we really not going to teach these three trash a lesson?”
The young woman pouted.
“Don’t forget we came to Sin City for serious business. Move!”
As Mo Shaoyou left, his gaze swept across Ling Xiao’s face with obvious disdain and mockery.
Then, unexpectedly, his voice reached Ling Xiao’s ears.
“A useless fellow who relies on women for protection. I’ll let you off this time. Next time you see me, you’d better take a detour.”
Ling Xiao gave a faint smile and watched Mo Shaoyou’s retreating figure. He murmured to himself, “Interesting. Very soon you’ll discover that when facing you, I don’t need protection from anyone.”
Mo Shaoyou departed, taking the Bi Bo Island disciples with him.
At that moment several nearby voices caught Ling Xiao’s attention.
“The Life-Taking Sword Mo Shaoyou said he had proper business. He must be here for that soft sword.”
“Of course. Mo Shaoyou has already reached the Erratic Soft Sword realm, but the soft sword he carries is clearly no longer up to standard. He has to replace it.”
It seemed quite a few people in Sin City were well-informed.
“You mean the divine-grade treasure known as the Shadow Sword?”
“Exactly. Mo Shaoyou is already a Half-Step Cave Heaven warrior. The next step is the true Cave Heaven Realm. Continuing to use a mere immortal-grade treasure would be rather inappropriate.”
At these words, many people around them lit up with interest.
A divine-grade treasure was something countless warriors on both the Heavenly Dragon Continent and the Divine Phoenix Continent dreamed of obtaining. Cave Heaven Realm warriors could use them, and even Yin-Yang Realm warriors found them suitable.
If Mo Shaoyou had come to Sin City for the Shadow Sword, things were about to get very interesting.
“A divine-grade treasure? Even Cave Heaven Realm warriors will probably get involved. Can Mo Shaoyou actually secure it?”
“Don’t forget he is one of the young island lords of Bi Bo Island. Apart from people of the Black Crow Empire or the Divine Phoenix Empire, who would dare compete with him?”
“Heh, that’s not necessarily true. Sin City is not Bi Bo Island. The best part is that anything can happen here! Bi Bo Island may be powerful, but that doesn’t mean nobody dares provoke them.”
“True enough. Those Bi Bo Island disciples are far too arrogant. Someone is bound to want to take them down a peg.”
The speaker glanced deliberately at Ling Xiao’s group of three.
Although he did not know why Mo Shaoyou had not killed them, he had reached one conclusion: Mo Shaoyou was probably wary of these three.
Whether it was wariness of their strength or their background, it was bound to make the auction in Sin City extremely entertaining.
Ling Xiao smiled faintly.
Talk about perfect timing. Someone offering a pillow just when he felt sleepy.
He had just broken through to the Erratic Soft Sword realm himself and was in urgent need of a suitable weapon. Who would have thought he would find one right here in Sin City?
A divine-grade treasure was the highest class of treasure weapon.
With the Shadow Sword, he would have no worries even after advancing to the Cave Heaven Realm.
Ling Xiao possessed many weapons, but most were only immortal-grade. Only his Purple Lightning Sword could briefly reach divine-grade power, yet that was not a long-term solution. To fully display his true strength, the Shadow Sword was essential.
“It’s not just the Shadow Sword. I heard there is also a pair called the Ghost Fiend Mother-and-Child Swords, one long and one short, perfect for assassins. Their quality is likewise divine-grade. Might Mo Shaoyou bid on those to give to his senior sister?”
“With his wealth, it’s entirely possible.”
Hearing this, Ling Xiao turned to Leng Mei. “You are now a Tenth Cave Heaven Realm expert. Although you normally cannot reveal that full power, you still need a divine-grade weapon. How about I obtain these Ghost Fiend Mother-and-Child Swords for you?”
“Thank you, Master.”
Leng Mei did not stand on ceremony.
She belonged to Ling Xiao completely. If he wished to buy something for her, she was happy to accept. Besides, a superior weapon would allow her to unleash greater strength and protect him even better.
“Good. Since we still have no leads on the Imperial Jade Seal anyway, let’s go take a look at the Shadow Sword and the Ghost Fiend Mother-and-Child Swords first.”
Ling Xiao smiled, then walked over to the group that had been talking. He cupped his hands politely toward the well-informed warrior. “Brother, could you tell me where the Shadow Sword and Ghost Fiend Mother-and-Child Swords are currently being kept? I would be most grateful. Here is a small token of appreciation.”
In truth, Ling Xiao was not overbearing by nature. To those who did not provoke him, he was always perfectly courteous.
Unfortunately, the man appeared to have decided that because Ling Xiao had not retorted against Mo Shaoyou earlier, he was a soft target. His attitude was far from friendly.
“A piece of trash like you wants to know the whereabouts of those two fine swords? Keep dreaming!”
“Is that so?”
Ling Xiao smiled. Thick killing intent instantly surged toward the man.
The fellow shuddered violently and nearly dropped to his knees before Ling Xiao. He shouted, “They’re at Black Wind Tower! That’s the largest auction house in Sin City.”
Even as he spoke, shock still filled his heart.
Ling Xiao had not revealed his cultivation earlier and had released no aura, so the man had failed to sense how terrifying he was.
Yet the moment that killing intent struck, it felt as though a sharp blade was pressed against his heart. Absolutely horrifying.
“This person’s strength is probably no less than Mo Shaoyou’s. No wonder Mo Shaoyou left him alone.”
Terrified, he answered without hesitation.
“No need to be afraid. As long as you lead the way properly, I won’t harm you. Also, take these one thousand low-grade spirit stones.”
Ling Xiao withdrew his killing intent and smiled warmly.
Yet the terrifying impression was already seared into the man’s mind. How could he dare refuse? Trembling, he nodded. “I cannot accept the spirit stones, but I do know where Black Wind Tower is. Please follow me, young master.”
“If I say take them, take them. No need to feel awkward.”
Ling Xiao casually transferred the spirit stones into the man’s storage ring, patted his shoulder, and spoke in a very friendly manner.
“A smiling tiger! If I had said the wrong thing just now, I probably would have lost my life.”
The man’s heart still pounded with fear.
