Chapter 149 - Arrogant Man

The man from the Dawn Trading Alliance was holding a black tray. Within the tray was a red, oval-shaped crystal around the size of an egg.

Within the red crystal were several black veins. The Demonic Blood Essence radiated a very pure energy.

“It’s a good quality Demonic Blood Essence since the energy radiating from it is quite pure. It’s probably from a Category Nine Black-tier demonic beast rather than a Category Eight,” Ling Xi explained.

A Category Nine Black-tier beast was comparable to an expert at the late Heavenly Core Realm. There were only a few people at that level in Yuanling County, one of them being the Grand Elder of the Turquoise family.

But the Category Nine Black-tier demonic beast was gone. All that was left of it was the remnants of its energy.

“Dear Sir and Madam, this is the Demonic Blood Essence. Please pay the sixty thousand divine jades.”

Liu Lan was still angry at Long Chen and feigned innocence. She wanted to get back at him by faking that she was poor now that someone was asking for money.

Long Chen had already told her to just watch, so she was merely doing what she was told. If he couldn’t take out the money, he would be embarrassed!

Liu Lan wanted to see Long Chen flustered. Only then would she feel somewhat satisfied.

The man had delivered their previous purchase and thought Liu Lan would be the one to present the payment again. He had thought she was the one covering the expenses, but to his confusion, she did not pay. Liu Lan crossed her arms as if she was not involved in the matter.

What is happening?

The man looked at Long Chen while Liu Lan glanced at him. She wanted to see how flustered Long Chen would be.

I won’t pay for it if you don’t beg me!

Liu Lan had yet to realize that she was acting like a little girl. Long Chen’s words were so domineering that she had fallen for him.

Long Chen did not hesitate when he saw both of them staring at him. He took out a purple orb from his Universe Pouch. “I remember the Dawn Trading Alliance saying that we are allowed to sell items. Could you help me appraise this? This is the beast soul of a Category Six Black-tier demonic beast, the Violet Demonic Lizard. What is it worth?”

The man had thought Long Chen would not be able to pay the money, but to think he was able to produce the beast soul of a Category Six Black-tier demonic beast! His eyes were filled with surprise.

“Long Chen! That beast soul is the one-”

Liu Lan was shocked.

She knew the beast soul was given to him by her father. It was supposed to become Long Chen’s Primary Beast Soul!

Liu Yuan had even argued with the other five Elders for it. It was only after Long Chen defeated Feng Wutian that the five Elders approved it.

But now Long Chen wanted to sell the Category Six Black-tier beast soul?

What kind of bastard was he?

Liu Lan felt her vision go black and almost fell unconscious.

She wanted to stop him, but Long Chen had already placed the beast soul into the man’s hand and pushed him out.

“Long Chen, are you crazy?!”

The Category Six Black-tier beast soul was supposed to be Long Chen’s strongest trump card, second only to the Blazing Thunder Crystals. Once he refined it, his strength would increase exponentially. If he did so, it would be possible for Long Chen to create yet another miracle!

𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

But he had not only angered Jin Sheng’en today for the useless Demonic Blood Essence, he had even sold the important Violet Demonic Lizard beast soul!

“What’s wrong? I can do anything with my own belongings.”

Long Chen scoffed at her.

He had long wanted to sell the beast soul but thought it was inappropriate. But when Liu Lan tried to embarrass him again, he had no reservations about selling it off.

“What are you talking about? Have you gone insane?”

Liu Lan was completely speechless at Long Chen’s actions.

She had no idea what the idiot was thinking.

She had given up on trying to figure him out. “Don’t play with your life! I know I owe you for pitting you against Chu Yunxi, but you can’t just give up like that to protest it! Long Chen, it’s not like you to run away!”

“Who says I’m running?” Long Chen asked.

“You just sold your most important asset, the Violet Demonic Lizard beast soul, and even angered Jin Sheng’en! Is that not you trying to piss me off? Whatever, I don’t care anymore. I will just pay the man sixty thousand divine jades once he returns. You can pay me back later if you don’t want to owe me any money.

“What are you thinking?”

Long Chen was speechless by her imagination. “Let me tell you this. I was never afraid of Chu Yunxi and Jin Sheng’en. I have my own reasons for doing this, and there’s nothing that an idiotic woman like you can do about it!”

“Idiotic woman?!” Liu Lan almost spat blood.

“If you have any questions about me, you can just watch my performance during the qualifiers. You will understand then. I will sell the beast soul, and there’s nothing you can do to stop me.”

This was the first time in many years that Liu Lan had almost hit someone out of anger.

She was utterly speechless and gave Long Chen a disappointed look, but the latter was not afraid. Long Chen stared at her without flinching. Liu Lan had to suppress her hands to prevent herself from slapping him after seeing how arrogant he was. It took her a long time to settle down.

She glared coldly and spat bitterly, “No need to boast in front of me. I will say this, Long Chen: one day you will pay for your actions, and that day is not far off!”

“Is that so? Let’s just wait and see, Administrator Liu.”

Long Chen’s upcoming enemies were immensely powerful, and there were twenty of them! No one favored Long Chen except for Liu Lan, who held a glimmer of hope for him. But she was disappointed by him today.

“We will wait and see indeed.”

Liu Lan shook her head and sat down, her back facing the door. It was clear that she was still angry, because her shoulders were trembling.

She would’ve killed Long Chen immediately if he were a regular junior. But now that he had been approved to take part in the qualifiers, killing him would cause her far too many problems. Not even her father would be able to protect her. Adding in that she did owe him for last time, she had no choice but to do nothing.

Long Chen, on the other hand, was very happy.

After getting framed by Liu Lan previously, both him and Ling Xi were feeling depressed. But thanks to the qualifiers, they would be able to get back at Liu Lan. There was no better feeling than this.

“Not bad. Not bad at all. Hehe.”

Ling Xi turned around within the Ling Xi Sword and chuckled.

Liu Lan was just beside them, so Long Chen didn’t dare respond to Ling Xi. All he did was laugh.

The man from the Dawn Trading Alliance finally returned with the Demonic Blood Essence and the Violet Demonic Lizard beast soul. He respectfully addressed Long Chen now that he knew Liu Lan was not Long Chen’s mistress. “Good day. We’ve just appraised the beast soul of the Violet Demonic Lizard, and it is worth ninety-five thousand divine jades. Deducting the price of the Demonic Blood Essence, the remaining thirty-five thousand divine jades are contained within the Universe Pouch here. Please confirm the amount.”

Long Chen took the Demonic Blood Essence and then checked the Universe Pouch. There were indeed thirty-five thousand divine jades inside it.

After dealing with the matter, Long Chen threw the Universe Pouch containing the onto the table in front of Liu Lan. “Thirty-five thousand divine jades. That’s the price of the Blazing Thunder Crystals. I told you I would pay you back before the auction ended. I’ve kept my word.”

The thirty-five thousand divine jades were obtained from selling off the Violet Demonic Lizard’s beast soul. Liu Lan was frustrated by this fact. “You make it look easy, but you just lost the Violet Demonic Lizard’s beast soul. I can’t wait to watch you die during the qualifiers!”

“Whether I die or not does not concern you. Your objective has been achieved, as Chu Yunxi will not bother you again.”

Long Chen knew that Liu Lan would never have taken him to the auction if she was completely heartless. This showed that she was at least apologetic about what had happened.

Although Long Chen had been rude to her the whole time, it was Liu Lan’s fault in the first place, so there wasn’t much she could say. She glared at Long Chen. “How will you explain to my father that you sold the beast soul?”

Long Chen chuckled. “It seems that I might need to implore you to keep this a secret.”

“Bastard!”

Liu Lan finally realized that Long Chen was a wolf in sheep's clothing all along.

Long Chen spied her heaving chest and teased her. “Stop moving or they might bounce out.”

Liu Lan knew what he meant based on where he was looking.

Even though she looked flirtatious, she had zero romantic experience. She blushed when she heard what Long Chen said and almost wanted to tear him apart.

Just then, the door to the booth was kicked open. An arrogant man wearing a gold and white robe entered the booth with a gloomy face.