Signing-In: The Lazy Moon Goddess
Chapter 435: Auction and Beast Attack

Chapter 435: 435: Auction and Beast Attack

After engaging in some small talk with the elders about Armament Refinement and allowing Lin Chiru and Hou Wen to continue their planting duties at the garden, the guests departed after lunch, and the visit was considered a success. It can be said that, second only to the Heavenly Sword Sect, the Heavenly Flame Sect is the only sect that didn’t offend the Moon Goddess. That’s why she was patient enough to entertain the elders of such a sect.

As for Lin Chiru from the Crimson Cloud Pavilion, even though Yue Xuexia knew of his attempt to court her, she didn’t entertain the thought of him. After all, she had enough of one annoying man (Shen Jueyang) by her side who wanted her affection. Unfortunately, her heart is hard enough not to be moved by them.

However, she is at least interested enough to join the auction. That’s why, before Lin Chiru left, she registered one of her Longevity Pills to be auctioned during that event. Lin Chiru was shocked enough to receive such treasure. It can be said that this Longevity Pill will become the main item he auctions in his pavilion. This is a treasure that all old cultivators who are about to use up their lifespan would die for just to achieve it.

Lin Chiru was thankful enough that he decided to come personally rather than let his subordinate send the invitation, or he would faint as soon as he reported because of such a pill.

As expected, it took just a day for the news of the Longevity Pill as one of the auctioned highlights to spread. It was not only in the Heavenly City but also in the nearby places as well. Those who wanted to get such treasure ignored the danger of the beast riots on the way and flew towards the Heavenly City.

It can be said that this Longevity Pill had called upon almost all cultivators from the older generation to come to the Heavenly City. The once isolated city was now bustling with visitors because of this event.

At the Heavenly Sword Sect’s Supreme Elder Yi’s Abode.

The two greatest elders in the sect were having tea and playing some Chinese chess at a stone table.

Supreme Elder Yi said, "Shixiong, have you heard about the Legendary Longevity Pill that the Crimson Cloud Pavilion will auction tomorrow?"

"Hm. I know about it. We will also attend it tomorrow," Elder Roushen said.

Supreme Elder Yi asked, "Do you think it’s real?"

"It is. It had the same effects as adding ten more years to lifespan, like the one our sect had received before. Since you gave me that one, I will get this one for you," said Elder Roushen.

Supreme Elder Yi sighed. "Indeed, it’s the Goddess who made the move again. However, why sell this treasure at such a time?"

"Who can speculate the mind of such an immortal? Even a mere whim of hers can move the fate of this world. Whatever her reason is... this treasure is something you must get your lifespan to be spent on. This is something you need the most," said Elder Roushen.

—

This morning, a small wave of beasts was found at the gates of the Heavenly City, which caused the deaths of the guards and a few corpses of beasts that attacked the area. Now, the gates had a lingering scent of blood on them, scaring the weak cultivators that lived in the city. This incident reached the ears of the sects and clans inside the city as well. This is the bad news that hit the Heavenly City.

The visitors who had gathered thanks to the treasure called Longevity Pill were frightened by this news, and some of them left. But only those who are young and don’t need the pill to extend life leave without hesitation. As for those who needed the pill, they stayed, even knowing that the beast riot had begun.

—

At the gates before the attack of the beasts happened.

It was by dawn, when the sun was just about to rise; the sky had the shade of darkness, yet was illuminated with a bit of light. The guards on night duty were about to exchange shifts with their comrades, and it was the right time to open the gates.

The soldiers who were on duty the whole night were yawning when their comrades came over to take over the guarding duty and meet their friend at the open gates.

"Hey! Time to switch! Come in now and rest! We will take over!"

"We left you a pot of porridge. Go ahead and eat before going to sleep!"

"Oh, finally! So sleepy!"

"Thanks for the breakfast, bro!"

"Alright. Get in. We will do our duties now."

"Hm? Isn’t there a noise? Can you hear?"

"Noise?"

The four guards turned quiet to listen carefully to their surroundings and finally heard the sounds their comrade was talking about. Rustling sounds and silent growls. When they saw where it was coming from, they finally took on their weapons, and all their sleepiness had disappeared.

"Fuck! I think it’s coming from the direction of the fantasy forest!"

"Youngest, go run inside and report it!"

"M-Maybe... is it just wind?"

Finally, a few hyenas come out of the bushes and run towards the gates. They were acting like crazy, mad beasts whose only goal was to attack the humans.

"Run! Report it immediately!"

"Ring the warning bells!"

"It’s a group of beasts!"

The sound of warning bells echoed in the whole city, and the only one unaffected by it throughout the whole day was the Heavenly Manor, which was isolated by the formation around the house. Yue Xuexi slept peacefully during the whole ordeal.

The number of beasts was only minimal. Just a small group of beasts, and only one had escaped. By the time the sect had arrived, the guards were almost eaten alive, but they were crippled as a hand and foot were bitten by those beasts.

When the cultivators had gathered at the gates, they decided to start building a defensive formation around the whole city due to this attack.

"This group might just be a scout."

"Seeing how fast they run away, seeing cultivators coming over, you must be right."

"We should start building a formation for defense."

"It seems the best riot that was divine before is finally coming."

—

However, after this one attack, no other attempts from the beasts came. As if testing the humans, they no longer appeared after this one time. However, the humans were nervous because of this, and some had immediately fled from this city to another. Of course, they didn’t use the road and flew if they could, or used teleportation portals to leave as soon as possible.

Those who stayed are those who can’t leave. Those who choose to believe the sects and those who still have something to do in this city. Especially after the news of the Longevity Pill being auctioned at the Crimson Cloud Pavilion.

A day had passed with people being vigilant. After the rest of the day, no longer seeing any traces of beasts, the city had returned to normal. The next day, the Crimson Cloud Pavilion was filled with people, mostly cultivators. Those who had invitations could enter immediately and would be sent to their reserved rooms before the auction began. Some who don’t have an invitation have to pay a large amount of entrance fee to be able to come in, and they can only stay in the public seating halls.

At the entrance of the pavilion, a few young men gathered. Most of these young men are young cultivators whose cultivation ranges from the Qi Refinement Realm to the Foundation Realm. Most of them are from big clans in the city, and others are young disciples brought over by their masters or senior brothers and sisters.

Well, they all gathered for one reason. It seems the news about the Heavenly Manor’s owner coming to this event had spread as well. Rumors about Yue Xuexia being a great beauty had spread in the city. They all wanted to see a glimpse of this veiled goddess. Even though rumors are saying that this goddess is powerful, some of these dandies don’t believe it at all.

On the side, where the gathering of young men is seen, these people were greeting one another.

The young master from the Qi Clan said, "Congratulations to Young Master Xu for breaking through the Peak Qi Refinement Realm!"

"Thank you. It was just luck. Young Master Qi is not bad himself. You’re at least a 6th-level Qi Refinement Realm at such a young age. You haven’t even reached your twenties," said Young Master Xu.

"Have you heard the rumors? It seems the head disciples of the big three sects all had breakthroughs after their return from the fantasy forest!"

"I was there that day. Have you seen the contracted beast of Young Lord Hou? A big flame wolf! It’s a magnificent sight."

"Young Lord Yan’s Eagle also looks majestic!"

"Isn’t Young Master Di’s plant spirit rarer?"

*I wonder when we will have a mount ourselves."

"The owner of this pavilion is amazing as well. Did you see the white tiger?"

"They say that this white tiger is connected to the beast king of the fantasy forest!"

"These gentlemen were simply the best of our generation!"