Ling Xiao frowned slightly and waved his hand lightly. Dust flew everywhere, yet none of it came within two metres of him, Yue Nü, or Leng Mei.
“Impressive. I never expected that in just a few days, the Life-Severing Sword would not only grow greatly in power but also become so extravagantly rich. Very well. A gentleman helps others achieve their aims. The Shadow Sword is of no great use to me anyway, so I’ll let you have it.”
Mang Xiao’s hands trembled faintly. It was not severe, but it was clear he had lost by a slight margin in that clash.
He was not giving up because he wanted to, but because he had no choice.
If the younger generation of Blue Wave Island and the Black Python family fought, the elders generally would not intervene. So if Mang Xiao insisted on opposing Mo Shaoyou, he would only suffer for it.
Thus, he yielded.
Mo Shaoyou gave a faint smile. “Young Master is too courteous. Since that is the case, I shall accept with thanks!”
He did not even glance at Ling Xiao.
He had already warned Ling Xiao not to bid again, and he believed his reputation carried weight. Just like in Black Street, Ling Xiao had not dared to raise a hand against him.
Few people dared offend the six words “Young Island Lord of Blue Wave Island”.
Those below also saw Ling Xiao and his companions and recognised him as the one who had competed earlier against Mo Shaoyou. They sighed inwardly, thinking that within a few days, three more corpses would appear in Sin City.
Even if he managed to snatch the item here, what did it matter? Mo Shaoyou would kill him sooner or later.
That was simply Mo Shaoyou’s style.
“Princess Yun Ya, my apologies for causing you trouble. I will cover the cost of the damage to the venue.”
Mo Shaoyou smiled down at the host, Yun Ya. “Please announce the result.”
With Mang Xiao out of the running, who else would dare compete with him for the Shadow Sword?
Yun Ya said nothing but looked toward Ling Xiao.
She knew he wanted the Shadow Sword and would never let the matter drop so easily.
Ling Xiao did not disappoint her. He spoke casually, “Thirty-one million low-grade spirit stones. The Shadow Sword is mine!”
The moment the words left his mouth, gasps of shock echoed through the hall.
Many in the auction looked at him as if he were an idiot, convinced the boy had something wrong with his head.
Never mind whether he actually possessed thirty-one million low-grade spirit stones, even if he did, he should never challenge the Life-Severing Sword Mo Shaoyou for the Shadow Sword. That was simply courting death.
“This fool actually dares ignore the Life-Severing Sword’s warning?”
“He must be a newcomer who doesn’t know how terrifying Mo Shaoyou is. After suffering a loss, he still wants to save face.”
“Face is important, but life is more important. Young people these days would rather die than lose face.”
“No matter what, this fellow is finished. What a pity for those two stunning beauties. They’ll probably end up as Mo Shaoyou’s private possessions.”
Yue Nü and Leng Mei were simply too eye-catching. Even when they tried to keep a low profile, they still became the focus of every gaze.
Most people were not concerned about Ling Xiao’s fate but rather about what Mo Shaoyou would do with the two women.
Yet a small portion of the crowd watched silently, not daring to mock Ling Xiao at all.
In Black Street, Ling Xiao had stood against Mo Shaoyou. Then, because of the ancient jade, he had made an enemy of Mang Xiao and even killed Mang Xiao’s subordinate right in front of him.
Yet neither Mo Shaoyou nor Mang Xiao had made a move against him.
Anyone who still dared underestimate such a person was the real fool.
Clearly, Ling Xiao was no ordinary young martial artist. His terror was something the people of Sin City had yet to fully grasp.
When Mo Shaoyou heard the voice, his expression turned extremely awkward, then furious.
Everyone had heard him threaten Ling Xiao.
Yet Ling Xiao had completely ignored it, treating his words as nothing. How could he save face now?
“Kid, in Black Street I spared you only because I didn’t want you to lose too much face in front of those two beauties. Don’t push your luck! I’ll add another million. Shut your mouth and give up now, and we’ll call it even. You can still walk away with some dignity.”
Mo Shaoyou sent a private transmission to Ling Xiao, then shouted aloud, “Thirty-two million low-grade spirit stones!”
“Thirty-three million!”
Before Mo Shaoyou had even finished speaking, Ling Xiao’s voice rang out again, as if deliberately trying to outdo him at every turn.
Mo Shaoyou could even see the utterly calm expression on Ling Xiao’s face.
That look was far too indifferent, as if Mo Shaoyou were beneath his notice.
In Ling Xiao’s eyes, the famed Life-Severing Sword was worth less than a copper coin!
“I already warned you not to push your luck. Since you’re so eager to die, I’ll give you a quick end!”
Mo Shaoyou could no longer hold back.
He had always been a lawless, overbearing person. Showing restraint in Black Street had already been a huge concession for him.
Now, he could not contain himself any longer.
Rage exploded from him like a volcano, directed straight at Ling Xiao.
At the same instant, furious sword intent tore through the air, aimed squarely at Ling Xiao, overwhelmingly tyrannical.
He intended to teach Ling Xiao a real lesson, otherwise the boy would never learn.
Ling Xiao did not move. Leng Mei moved first.
With ghostly steps, she instantly appeared in front of Ling Xiao. Then a ghastly, eerie killing aura met Mo Shaoyou’s sword intent head-on.
Wails of ghosts and howls of wolves filled the air.
Mo Shaoyou’s sword intent actually began to tremble, sending a jolt of fear through his mind. His earlier suspicion had been correct. Leng Mei was indeed a terrifying woman.
“Life-Severing Sword Mo Shaoyou? I think Shameless Sword would suit you better. Can’t afford the price yourself, yet you won’t let others bid? Is there such logic in this world?”
Ling Xiao did not even spare Mo Shaoyou a glance. He merely spoke leisurely, his words dripping with thick sarcasm and disdain, delivered before the thousands present.
You, Mo Shaoyou, care so much about face?
Then I’ll make sure you lose every last bit of it!
“Forty million low-grade spirit stones!”
Unable to suppress Leng Mei, Mo Shaoyou chose to crush Ling Xiao with money instead.
Forty million low-grade spirit stones was an astronomical price. Had it not been for Ling Xiao, he would never have offered so much.
Today he had thrown caution to the wind.
“Fifty million!”
Ling Xiao smiled faintly. He had low-grade spirit stones to spare, and he was determined to obtain the Shadow Sword.
Others might think it not worth the cost, but to him, it was more than worth it.
Mo Shaoyou finally lost his temper completely.
Although he had brought a large amount of low-grade spirit stones this time, fifty million was his absolute limit. Blue Wave Island would never spend more than fifty million on a single divine-grade precious artefact for his sake alone.
“Senior Brother Mo, why lower yourself to his level? That item will be yours sooner or later anyway.”
The girl from Blue Wave Island beside him quietly tried to calm him.
“Good! Very good! Spending fifty million low-grade spirit stones on a mere divine-grade precious artefact. You really must have spirit stones burning a hole in your pocket. How magnificent!”
Since Mo Shaoyou could not outbid him, he could only resort to verbal mockery to save a little face.
