Since that was the case, Xiao Chen did not hesitate any longer. When the auctioneer announced the start of the bidding, he immediately called out his bid. It was still ten million gold taels.
The chaos that Xiao Chen originally imagined did not appear. The people below were still numb to Xiao Chen's bid. The only ones who felt anxious were the people who placed the bids.
Their emotions could be said to be a mixture of joy and worry. They were afraid that Xiao Chen was just a braggart, but they also thought that with the great reputation of Linlang Pavilion, it would be impossible for them to go back on their word.
After the auction ended, someone immediately brought the three items that Xiao Chen had auctioned off to Xiao Chen's room and checked them carefully. Rainbow Flame Python Inner Core, Inferior Grade Spirit Stone, and Superior Grade Frost Iron. There were no problems with the quality.
Xiao Chen did not leave immediately. He handed the Frost Iron in his hand to Ao Jiao and said, "Can I refine it here? I feel that there are two people outside staring at me. "
Ao Jiao said indifferently, "Your perception is not bad. There are indeed two flies hiding outside. There is no special requirement for the location to refine this Superior Grade Frost Iron. "
That piece of Frost Iron was about the size of a school bag. When Xiao Chen held it in his hand, he felt that it weighed at least 100 kilograms. It was as black as ink and looked very thick.
Ao Jiao easily held the Frost Iron in her hand. She weighed it a few times before tossing it into the air. A white flame shot out from her palm and enveloped the Frost Iron in the air.
Xiao Chen carefully observed Ao Jiao's every move. He memorized every step that she took. The method of refining Superior Grade Frost Iron was an extremely rare secret technique in the continent. It was only in the hands of a few people.
In the Great Qin Empire, only the Heavenly Craft Manor possessed such a technique. This was a good opportunity for him to learn.
The white flame burned slowly. Xiao Chen discovered that this flame was very strange. It did not have the ferocity and tyranny of a normal flame. Instead, it gave off a warm feeling.
What kind of flame is this? Xiao Chen wondered.
Ao Jiao had the intention to teach Xiao Chen. While maintaining the flame, she explained, "This flame is not a flame cultivated by a cultivator. It is a human flame that has existed in the world for a long time. It is called the Bone Ghost Fire."
"Back then, the Thunder King, Sang Mu, subdued it while cultivating in the Nine Hells Purgatory. After he died, he left this flame to me."
Human fire? There was actually such a strange flame existing between heaven and earth. It was really an eye-opener. However, he didn't know what was so special about this Human Flame.
Ao Jiao continued to explain that there were four types of extremely precious flames in the world, namely Human Flame, Dragon Flame, Ghost Flame, and Heavenly Flame.
In the Martial Heaven Continent, there were a total of nine dragon veins. At the end of these dragon veins was the Imperial Dao Flame.
Of the nine Dragon Flames, it was known that five had been taken by someone. The remaining four had never been found. Aside from the fact that the Dragon Flames were buried ten thousand meters underground and the environment was incomparably harsh, the most important reason was that the remaining four dragon veins could change.
According to legend, the possessor of the Dragon Flames could establish a dynasty. Unless one had the fate of a ruler, it would be impossible to find the Dragon Flames.
Ghost Flames existed in places of extreme Yin. They were mysterious and unfathomable, possessing the might of gods and ghosts. There were two places of extreme Yin in the continent. One was the Profound Yin Cave, which was tens of thousands of meters deep, and the other was the Nine Hells Purgatory, which was known as hell in the mortal world.
These two places were forbidden lands of the continent. However, the Ghost Flames that existed in them had been taken away by senior experts thousands of years ago. However, in the past few years, the Ghost Flames rarely appeared in the mortal world. No one knew if new Ghost Flames had appeared in these two places of extreme Yin.
The Heavenly Flame was publicly recognized as the most horrifying flame in the world. According to legend, it was a flame that could refine the entire world. This kind of flame was only recorded in the history books. It was possessed by the Tianwu Emperor, who founded the Tianwu Dynasty and unified the continent ten thousand years ago.
Following the destruction of the Tianwu Dynasty, this kind of flame that could destroy the heavens and extinguish the earth had already disappeared in the long river of history.
As for the final Human Flame, it was rather special. It was not a natural flame. It should be said that it was not formed purely from the power of nature. It was a special flame formed from the energy of the Martial God, the strongest cultivator in the mortal world, after he passed away. When his body and soul were destroyed, it was formed from the energy of the Martial God.
After the Martial God died, the huge energy in his body would not disappear. After this huge energy settled for a long time, it would form all sorts of strange flames. These were called Human Flames.
When Xiao Chen heard the introduction, he felt his heart tremble. The world was vast, and there were all sorts of strange things. It was not something that could be seen in this small Mohe City.
He could not wait to go out and explore the world. Unfortunately, the Promise of Ten Years was not up yet. Since Xiao Chen had agreed to do something, he would naturally do his best. He could not leave now.
"Do Martial Gods really exist in this world?" Xiao Chen asked.
Ao Jiao's gaze was fixed on the Frost Iron wrapped in flames. She replied, "Of course, there are countless geniuses in the world. Although it is rare to reach the Martial God realm, it is not impossible."
"Furthermore, according to the legends, there are mysterious existences above the Martial God realm."
Xiao Chen continued to ask, "That Thunder King, Sang Mu, did he break through to the Martial God realm?"
Ao Jiao said indifferently, "He was just one step away from it, yet he was killed by someone. I can only say that it was hard for him to change his fate."
Xiao Chen found it hard to calm down for a long time. Someone as strong as the Thunder Emperor was actually killed by someone in the end. This was simply unbelievable. Could the person who killed him be the legendary Martial God?
Xiao Chen told Ao Jiao about the doubts in his heart. Ao Jiao only said indifferently, "This is not something you should be thinking about now. Although you inherited the Thunder Wood Sword's inheritance, you do not have to bear the responsibility of taking revenge for him."
This did not seem right. How could there be benefits for no reason in this world? Unexpectedly, he did not have to bear any responsibility. This caused Xiao Chen to feel very surprised.
With regards to Ao Jiao's appearance, Xiao Chen had always been more worried than happy. At this moment, when he heard her say this, he felt slightly relieved.
However, Ao Jiao's next words nearly caused Xiao Chen to vomit blood. "Although you do not have to bear the responsibility of taking revenge for the Thunder King, it is hard to say if trouble will come looking for you. So, trashy master, you better become stronger as soon as possible."
Xiao Chen was completely speechless. There were too many mysteries surrounding Ao Jiao. Why did the sword in the Thunder King's cave break? Who killed the Thunder King? How did he become her master?
Until now, Xiao Chen knew very little. Furthermore, no matter how he asked Ao Jiao, she would not say anything. Today, she revealed a little, but it was still very confusing.
"Hu Chi!"
The black Profound Iron that was enveloped by the flames had already turned into a ball of molten metal. It was clear that the heat contained within the Bone Specter Flame was a huge contrast to the warmth on the surface.
The two of them spoke for less than five minutes and the Superior Grade Frost Iron had already turned into a ball of molten metal. If Xiao Chen used the Purple Thunder True Fire to refine it, it would take at least half a day. With such a huge difference, one could imagine how strong the Bone Specter Flame was.
Ao Jiao shouted lightly. Her adorable face revealed a serious expression once again, causing others to be unable to restrain their laughter.
Suddenly, a glowing broken sword appeared in her right hand. She brandished it at the molten metal within the flames.
In an instant, sparks flew in all directions in the booth. The flames gave off an intense explosion in the air. When Xiao Chen saw the situation, he quickly hid behind Ao Jiao.
Every time a strand of flame shot out, the Bone Specter Flame lost a drop of molten metal. Xiao Chen thought to himself, This should be the removal of the impurities in the Superior Grade Frost Iron.
Normally, when the Frost Iron reached Superior Grade, there would be very few impurities in it. If one wanted to remove the impurities without wasting the essence of the Frost Iron, one had to be very careful.
Aside from having a good eye, the most important thing was the speed at which the saber was drawn. Although the molten metal looked still, it was actually flowing at a high speed within it.
Xiao Chen released his Spiritual Sense and entered the inner world of the molten metal. Before him was a fiery-red world. Even though it was Xiao Chen's Spiritual Sense that entered, he could still feel the horrifying temperature.
In this fiery-red world, there were clumps of unknown substances that Xiao Chen could not identify. They were constantly being squeezed and flowing. Xiao Chen observed carefully for a long time before he finally discovered something.
The pure black substance should be the essence of the Frost Iron. Occasionally, there would be some gray iron residue being removed from the black substance.
The short sword in Ao Jiao's hand was as precise as the precision instruments in his previous life. When the gray substance was removed, the essence was not wasted at all; it was all preserved.
Xiao Chen withdrew his Spiritual Sense and looked at Ao Jiao's cute face once again. His eyes were filled with admiration. Not only did Ao Jiao know how to refine medicine, but the skill that she displayed now was clearly not something that an ordinary person could do.
How many secrets does this little girl have? Can I really trust her completely?
"It's done!" Ao Jiao heaved a sigh of relief and said joyfully.
She withdrew the Bone Specter Flame into her hand and waved it gently. A fist-sized piece of Frost Iron appeared in her petite hand. Her eyes revealed an expression of joy.
"Trashy Master, this is for you."
Xiao Chen received the Peak Grade Frost Iron from Ao Jiao. He was incomparably happy. This fist-sized piece of Peak Grade Frost Iron was more than a hundred times more valuable than the Superior Grade Frost Iron.
However, at this moment, Xiao Chen discovered that Ao Jiao's expression had become even weaker. There was a fire in his heart for no reason, "You lied to me earlier, right? Your complexion is so terrible. You must have done something dangerous when you went out earlier."
"You even lied to me, saying that the physique of a Sword Spirit is different from a human's. Hence, you cannot judge things by their complexion. Your current situation is caused by overexertion."
Ao Jiao quibbled, "You actually used the eyes of a human to judge a Sword Spirit. You are really trash and an idiot. You can deal with the flies outside yourself."
After Ao Jiao finished speaking, she seemed to know that she was in the wrong. She entered the Universe Ring and did not come out again.
Xiao Chen sighed in his heart, Your sister, no wonder you are called Ao Jiao. The Thunder King did not give her the wrong name. Her tsundere attribute is still very high.
Xiao Chen released his Spiritual Sense and carefully observed the two Tang Clan disciples hiding outside. The corner of Xiao Chen's mouth curled up into a cold smile. Trying to target this Young Master? You are too inexperienced.
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