The prodigy of the Azure City Sword Sect, Huo Qingfeng, had actually referred to Zhao Feng as his master. Song Tingyu's mind buzzed, and she stared in disbelief at Huo Qingfeng.
"It is this Huo!"
Huo Qingfeng glanced at Song Tingyu and indifferently replied.
Although Song Tingyu's talent was decent and her cultivation was formidable, in his eyes, she was only passable.
Song Tingyu was furious at being looked down upon. In his eyes, she was actually inferior to a child like Zhao Feng.
Although she was dissatisfied, Song Tingyu managed to restrain herself.
Huo Qingfeng had recovered from his injuries, but he still needed to slowly raise his cultivation. Like Song Tingyu, he was at the peak of the Divine Transformation Realm, but in terms of strength, Huo Qingfeng was stronger as a Sword Dao expert. Moreover, Huo Qingfeng's Intent was at the Imperishable Realm, something that Song Tingyu could not compare to.
"Kid, what are you doing?"
Song Tingyu was in a very bad mood as she casually asked.
"I'm your master. What sort of attitude is this?"
Zhao Feng's expression flickered as he questioned her.
Song Tingyu's anger was once more ignited, but when she looked into Zhao Feng's eyes, she inexplicably chose to admit defeat.
"Yes, Master!"
Song Tingyu clenched her teeth and corrected herself.
She had nothing else to say. Moreover, at Zhao Feng's side, there was an expert no weaker than her who obeyed Zhao Feng's every word.
Huo Qingfeng watched all of this from the side and was secretly shocked. "So this Divine Transformation realm woman is actually his disciple."
This meant that Zhao Feng truly was not what he appeared to be. Huo Qingfeng was even more certain of this.
"Now, let's go get rich!"
Zhao Feng nodded and faintly smiled.
"Get rich?"
Song Tingyu and Huo Qingfeng were both stunned, momentarily unable to see through Zhao Feng.
As the son of the city lord, the Zhao Clan held absolute power and influence in Southcloud City. Did Zhao Feng still need to seek other avenues of wealth?
Huo Qingfeng, however, thought that Zhao Feng's words were not as simple as they seemed. There had to be a deeper meaning.
"That's right. Let's go!"
Zhao Feng led the way.
If he wanted to cultivate, it wouldn't take long for him to return to his peak.
However, in his previous life, he had a goal and a crisis, so he had no choice but to cultivate with all his might.
In this life, Zhao Feng did not attach much importance to cultivation. Moreover, walking the same path twice was really boring, so he wanted to take another path, which was the path of wealth.
Strength was number one, but if one had financial power, they would be even stronger. And to a certain extent, financial power could also form a force!
"Huo Qingfeng, I have a mission for you!"
As they walked, Zhao Feng discussed things with Huo Qingfeng.
"Please instruct me!"
Huo Qingfeng's eyes were bright.
"I plan to open an auction house, and you will replace me as the owner of the auction house on the surface …"
Zhao Feng slowly explained his plan.
His first source of income was auctions.
Huo Qingfeng was a candidate to be the next sect master of the Azure City Sword Sect, so his management ability should be good. Moreover, Huo Qingfeng had the restrictions of the contract, so he was completely under control.
Huo Qingfeng frowned slightly. As a sword path expert, he was wholeheartedly devoted to the sword. Moreover, he was burdened with hatred, so he desperately wanted to become stronger. He was really a little unwilling for Zhao Feng to let him run an auction.
"Do you plan to take revenge on your own? Once the auction earns enough money, you can hire a group of powerhouses, and your chances of revenge will be greater … "
Zhao Feng saw Huo Qingfeng's reluctance and spoke again.
Huo Qingfeng's expression immediately eased. It was indeed too difficult for him to take revenge on his own.
Moreover, if he had the funds, he could also purchase a large number of cultivation resources and increase his strength.
In short, opening an auction house did not seem to conflict with his ultimate goal.
"But how long will it take for an auction house to take shape?!"
Huo Qingfeng thought of another problem.
It was too difficult for a small, unknown shop to quickly rise to prominence.
Moreover, Zhao Feng seemed to intend to be a manipulator behind the scenes. This way, he would not be able to use the Zhao family's name.
"I have my own brilliant plan!"
Zhao Feng flatly said.
Huo Qingfeng saw that Zhao Feng was completely confident, so he did not ask any more questions.
The three quickly arrived at the most prosperous area of Southcloud City and bought a large storefront.
Although Zhao Feng was the son of the city lord, he did not have many Primal Crystals on hand. This was all thanks to the thieving cat, which had recently stolen quite a few.
Meowmeow!
The thieving cat snickered as it extended a paw and slapped Zhao Feng's palm.
From the side, Song Tingyu looked at the cat and human duo speechlessly.
Once the storefront had been purchased, the three men and one cat quickly set it up. Afterward, Zhao Feng spent a small amount of Primal Crystals to hire a group of low-level martial artists.
Just like that, the auction house was established, and its name was' Star Peak Auction House '.
"Master, we have an auction house, but no one has come to commission an auction?"
Song Tingyu asked, a hint of derision in her voice.
"Your master has a few trinkets here!"
Zhao Feng gave a profound smile. With a wave of his hand, a large pile of items appeared on a nearby table.
There were puppets, elixirs, divine weapons, and array tools. Furthermore, every single item was of an extraordinary grade …
"You have so many Star Origin Realm and Divine Transformation Realm puppets? And Soul Origin Purging Pills, Skyblood Fire Spirit Pills, Golden Sun Pills … "
Song Tingyu's beautiful face paled in shock as she carefully examined these items.
She was now even more certain that Zhao Feng was no ordinary child.
How could a child have so many treasures? Even if he was the son of the city lord, Zhao Feng was only a teenager. How could the city lord have given so many resources to Zhao Feng?
Song Tingyu carefully examined the items. The puppets were all exquisitely crafted and consumed very little energy. They were of the highest quality, and the majority of the pills were top-class pills, with a few perfect pills.
Huo Qingfeng was similarly shocked. He knew that Zhao Feng was a grandmaster of the Pill Dao and that the pills had probably been refined by Zhao Feng, but had these puppets, arrays, and weapons also been refined by him?
Zhao Feng said no more. One had to be low-key.
"The auction house attracts people because of the items being auctioned. With these, our auction house's reputation will soon shake Southcloud City!"
Huo Qingfeng couldn't help but smile.
That day, a large sign had been erected outside the newly opened Star Peak Auction House, listing the items to be auctioned tomorrow. The faint golden luster of the sign was very eye-catching.
These items were things that the vast majority of martial artists deeply needed and desired.
Quite a few people quickly noticed.
Although some people didn't believe that the newly opened auction house would have so many treasures, they would rather be deceived than miss out on such an opportunity!
After all, few people knew about the newly opened auction house, so there would be less competition.
The next day, Star Peak Auction House began its first auction.
Although not many people had come, everything proceeded smoothly.
On that day, Star Peak Auction House's reputation began to spread. After all, there were many treasures, high quality, and low prices.
On the third day, Star Peak Auction House was full!
On the fourth day, it was full!
Although the rarity of the items in Star Peak Auction House had dropped, its reputation had not been affected much.
As its reputation grew, more and more people entrusted their items to be auctioned off. After all, the more people there were, the higher the price.
Huo Qingfeng and Song Tingyu looked at the bustling auction house with excitement.
They had signed a contract with Zhao Feng to work at the auction house and receive a cut of the profits. Thus, they were naturally happy to see the auction house's popularity.
"Mm?"
At this moment, Huo Qingfeng sensed something strange and turned to leave.
In a hidden room in the back of the auction house:
"This is yours!"
"This is Song Tingyu and Huo Qingfeng's!"
"This is mine!"
Zhao Feng was in the middle of distributing the profits.
Meowmeow!
The little thieving cat was extremely unconvinced, believing that Zhao Feng had been a little too greedy.
One had to realize that the starting capital for this auction house had been stolen by the thieving cat at great risk.
Outside the house, it was dark. Suddenly, a shadow rushed over from a certain place.
This was the assassin Zhao Balong had sent. A peak Divine Transformation Realm expert was more than enough to kill a Three Qi Realm expert.
"This kid … isn't simple!"
The shadowy figure muttered to himself.
Song Tingyu and Huo Qingfeng had been following Zhao Feng this entire time, so he had been observing from a distance. He didn't know much, but he was gradually able to see some clues and felt that Zhao Feng was not simple. Even he was interested in Zhao Feng.
Thus, he planned to capture Zhao Feng and search his soul. After learning everything, he would kill him.
After many days of surveillance, he seized the moment when Huo Qingfeng and Song Tingyu were not around to approach Zhao Feng and begin his operation.
"Haha, kid, your time of death has come!"
The shadow surged, taking the form of a pitch-black figure. A dark gray dagger appeared in its hand, exuding a fatal chill.
Thwish!
In a flash of black light, the shadowy figure entered the room and went straight for Zhao Feng.
"You've finally appeared?"
Zhao Feng suddenly raised his head and smiled at the shadowy figure.
But to the shadowy figure, this smile was extremely strange.
He glanced at the thieving cat, which was also smiling strangely. The shadowy figure realized that the situation was bad. A Three Qi Realm expert and a pet cat were not at all afraid of an assassination attempt by a Divine Transformation Realm expert. On the contrary, they were smiling at him as if they had known all along.
But how was this possible? There was no way this man and cat could have sensed him. Even if they did, what sort of method did they have to survive his attack?
Suddenly, the eyes of a wooden figure in the corner of the room flashed with red light.
The wooden figure waved its hand, sending out a crystalline white ray of light as thick as an arm. Before the shadowy figure could react, it had arrived in front of him.
This crystalline white ray of light did not have much power, but the moment it touched the shadowy figure, it exploded with destructive power, forming a crystalline white sphere that devoured all.
"Imperishable Realm …!"
The shadowy figure's eyes widened in shock and fear, and then he vanished.
Zhao Feng had made a lot of money recently and had secretly purchased some precious materials. This wooden figure was the Imperishable Realm puppet he had recently forged.
At this time, Huo Qingfeng pushed open the door.
He watched in shock as the shadowy figure's body was instantly devoured by a crystalline white sphere of light. Then the sphere of light disappeared.
"Qingfeng came late to protect you. Please forgive me, Master!"
Huo Qingfeng took a deep breath and immediately bowed.
The shadowy figure had died the moment he entered, but he could sense that the shadowy figure's cultivation was the same as his, peak Divine Transformation.
However, as an assassin skilled in concealment, the instant the other party erupted with power that even Huo Qingfeng couldn't compare to.
But such an expert had died in front of him in an instant.
He hadn't seen Zhao Feng attack, so he didn't know how this peak Divine Transformation assassin had died.
"Go and do your work. Just put in more effort and it'll be fine!"
Zhao Feng ordered. Then he threw out two storage spaces. "This is for you and Song Tingyu!"
"Many thanks, Master!"
Huo Qingfeng had a respectful expression on his face as he slowly withdrew in fear.
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