"An invitation?"
Hearing the voice outside the door, Ling Xian frowned and immediately guessed who sent the invitation. Under these circumstances, other than the three controlling forces, who else would send him an invitation?
"Interesting. I was just talking about the three controlling forces when they sent me an invitation. I wonder which controlling force it is and why they are inviting me. "The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up. He flapped around his sleeve and the door immediately opened.
Then, the golden invitation card automatically flew into his hand.
"Alright, there's nothing else for you to do. You can leave." Ling Xian spoke softly. He flapped around his sleeve and tossed out hundreds of spiritual stones to the waiter. As he did so, the door automatically closed.
Then, he shifted his gaze to the invitation in his hand.
It was entirely gold in color and was emitting light, giving off a luxurious vibe. On the front of the invitation, there were only a few words: To the Young Master.
"The three controlling forces sure are resourceful. In such a short period of time, they have found out where I am going." The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up. It was unclear whether it was sarcasm or coldness.
"The City of Sin is under the control of the three controlling forces. They have eyes and ears all over the city. Even the slightest movement cannot escape their eyes," Huang Er said softly.
"It is no wonder you are the ruler of the City of Sin."
Ling Xian's eyes flashed with mockery. Staring at the gold invitation in his hand, he grinned, "Then let me see who invited me and what I am here for."
As he spoke, he opened the luxurious invitation card. The moment he opened it, a dark light began to swirl.
Instantly, Ling Xian frowned and couldn't help but to hmph.
Then, as if he didn't see the hidden plot on the invitation, he opened it right away.
There were hundreds of words written on it. They were all beautiful words and all kinds of words were used. His words were filled with politeness, without the slightest hint of coldness.
The general meaning was that the Mu Clan, one of the three controlling forces, was planning to host an auction tomorrow and they hoped Ling Xian could come.
"Interesting."
Ling Xian teased. Seeing Huang Er's questioning gaze, he said, "The Mu Clan is hosting an auction and they hope I can attend."
"Auction?"
Huang Er frowned and quickly understood the Mu Clan's plan, "Young Master, the three powers are planning to meet with you and test you first."
"That's right. The three controlling forces are using the auction to test me." Ling Xian chuckled, feeling a little ridiculous.
In all fairness, he had no intention of getting involved in the City of Sin. He only wanted to use this place as a transit station. When the time is right, he will head to the Shang Qing Sect.
That was the true destination of his trip.
However, he didn't think that the moment he stepped into the City of Sin, he would create a commotion. Moreover, it had caused the three great factions to be on guard.
"Then, Young Master, what do you plan to do?" Huang Er hesitated.
"What should I do?"
Ling Xian teased. His eyes flickered with anticipation, "Since the Mu Clan has invited me, of course I have to go. If I don't go, won't they think I'm scared? Besides, how could I miss such a grand occasion like the auction? "
"That's good. This time, they are probably just testing you. Before the three great powers have a clear understanding of your strength and background, they definitely won't fall out with you. "
Huang Er nodded and smiled, "Plus, the Mu Clan's auction has always been a grand occasion in the City of Sin. Every time it's held, many rare treasures appear. Some of them can even tempt completion leveled cultivators. "
"Oh?"
Ling Xian's interest was piqued. He smiled, "If that's the case, then I have to go."
"Actually, my original plan was to let you stay put. After all, the three controlling forces wouldn't dare to make a move against you." Huang Er said.
"That was my plan as well."
Ling Xian softly grinned, "But now that the Mu Clan has made their move, of course I have to accept it."
"That's true. We cannot let the three controlling forces think we are scared." Huang Er nodded.
"Let's put that aside for now. Tomorrow, you and I will go together and see just what the Mu Clan has up their sleeves." Ling Xian said softly.
Hearing this, Huang Er's eyes flashed with excitement. A little cultivator like him had no right to enter an auction hosted by the Mu Clan. Now that Ling Xian was asking him to go with him, of course he was excited.
Seeing this, Ling Xian brandished his hand, "Okay, you can leave now. Come see me tomorrow morning."
"Yes, Master." Huang Er responded and slowly left the room.
After Huang Er left the room, Ling Xian once again flipped open the gold invitation. He couldn't help but to reveal a cold grin.
The words written on it were polite and full of compliments. There was no killer's intent at all. However, reality was that the words were full of sharpness and were forcing him to go.
Unless he chose to retreat.
But what kind of person was Ling Xian? Why would he choose to retreat? Ignoring the fact that the Clan only had completion leveled cultivators, even if the Clan was stronger, he wouldn't retreat!
"You are hiding your intentions and retreating in order to advance. Mu Clan, you really think I, Ling Xian, am a soft persimmon." Coldness swirled in Ling Xian's eyes and he was somewhat angry.
If it was merely words, then he wouldn't care. With his broad heart, he wouldn't care. However, other than the pressure from his words, he had left a deadly poison on the invitation card.
It was the dark light.
This was a highly toxic poison. Even to completion leveled cultivators, it was extremely threatening. If this was anyone else, they would've been poisoned and would've died.
However, to Ling Xian, who had the Flame of Purity, a mere poison was nothing. He didn't even try to dodge. Instead, he absorbed the dark light into his body.
"What a Mu Clan. What a controlling force." Ling Xian coldly snickered and slowly extended his right hand.
Then, a ball of silver-white flames rose up, and there was a bit of darkness hidden within it. It was the poison hidden on the invitation card.
"The poison of the Poisonous Dragon Scorpion. Mu Clan, you sure are generous." Ling Xian revealed a cold grin. He knew about this poison. It was the poison of the famous Poisonous Dragon Scorpion.
This poison was extremely dominating. Though it won't kill people, it is more terrifying than death. It will invade the cultivator's body unknowingly and eat away at the cultivator's spiritual energy until nothing is left.
Even a powerhouse at the peak of the completion level would find it troublesome if this poison enters their body. Without a powerful antidote, they would be helpless until they become handicapped.
From this, it became obvious how dominating this poison was and how evil the Mu Clan was.
Sadly, the Mu Clan chose the wrong target. Ling Xian, who had the Flame of Purity, could not even be threatened by the legendary poisonous dragon, let alone the poison of the Poisonous Dragon Scorpion.
"It is no wonder the Mu Clan has been dominating the City of Sin for so many years. They even have the poison of the Poisonous Dragon Scorpion. I cannot underestimate them." Ling Xian's expression was cold. Thinking about the Mu Clan's evil intentions, anger boiled in his chest.
He and the Mu Clan had never interfered with each other's business and he had no intention of interfering with the City of Sin. Yet the Mu Clan directly used poison on him. Why wouldn't he be angry?
"Originally, I didn't plan on interfering with the City of Sin. But the three controlling forces plotted against me. You are forcing me to make a move."
Coldness swirled in Ling Xian's eyes. He was infuriated by what the Mu Clan had done. Then, he made a decision.
He planned on interfering with the City of Sin.
Weren't the three controlling forces worried that he would interfere? Then he would interfere to show them. After all, with his capabilities, he was not afraid of anyone in the City of Sin!
After making this decision, Ling Xian suddenly remembered the mysterious force at the city gate. He couldn't help but to smile, "Perhaps if I interfere with the City of Sin, I can unravel the secret of this Guardian City."
Countless years ago, this city was named the Guardian City and it hid many secrets. Rumor had it that this city was related to the secret of becoming an immortal.
However, with the passage of time and the vicissitudes of time, many secrets have been annihilated over time. Not to mention those secrets, even the original name of this city was probably not known by many.
Ling Xian was one of the few people who knew.
Therefore, he really wanted to investigate this Guardian City and find out the secrets hidden here.
"Since the three controlling forces plotted against me and don't want me to interfere, then I, Ling Xian, will interfere for you to see." Ling Xian's lips curled into a sarcastic and cold smile.
"I will use this opportunity to find out the secret of the Guardian City."
Then, he shifted his gaze to the Flame of Purity in his hand and said in a cold voice, "I hope the three controlling forces are smart and don't provoke me. Or else, don't blame me for destroying your many years of hard work. "
This statement of his was extremely cold and full of killer's intent. The moment his voice trailed off, the Flame of Purity exploded and destroyed the spot of darkness!
It was as if in the near future, the three controlling forces will turn into dust just like this poison.
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The Mu Clan was one of the three controlling forces in the City of Sin and was extremely powerful.
However, this local tyrant wasn't known for his clan's capabilities, but for the auctions he held once every three years.
In terms of capabilities, the three controlling forces were on par with each other and it was hard to tell who was stronger. However, in terms of wealth, the Mu Clan was definitely leading the pack and had left the other two forces behind.
Therefore, every time the Mu Clan held an auction, it was a rare event for the entire City of Sin. The reason for this was because at the auction, many rare treasures would appear.
Sometimes, there would even be treasures that would tempt even completion leveled cultivators.
Today was the day of the Mu Clan's auction that was held once every three years.
The Sun had just risen, shedding down faint golden light that illuminated a three-story building.
It was the place that the Mu Clan used to hold their auctions.
Before the door of the auction house, a long line had formed. At a glance, there were at least hundreds of people.
Remember that not everyone could enter the Mu Clan's auction. Only cultivators who received an invitation had the right to enter. And those who could receive the invitation were all important figures of both status and strength.
Yet these important figures were lining up before the auction house and didn't dare to act rashly. From this, it became obvious just how dominating the Mu Clan was.
Just as these people were lining up and entering the auction house, Ling Xian and Huang Er arrived as well.
"There sure are a lot of people."
Looking at the long line before him, Ling Xian revealed a faint smile, "Let's go. I sure want to see what the Mu Clan has up their sleeves."
Then, he marched forward slowly. However, he didn't walk to the back of the line. Instead, he walked straight into the auction house.
Since the Mu Clan was plotting against him with the invitation, then why would Ling Xian give them face?
He sure wanted to see what the Mu Clan could do if he didn't follow the rules!
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