"Unexpected Accusations and Fierce Confrontation at the Auction House"

Huang Xiaolong, accompanied by Fei Hou and the other three individuals, went to the real estate market after visiting the Cultivation Technique and battle skill auction market. Although Huang Xiaolong had killed many mercenary soldiers and obtained some gold coins in the Silvermoon Forest, it was still not enough to purchase the Royal City presidential office. Therefore, Huang Xiaolong decided to sell the Black Moon Arts, a Profound Grade high-level Cultivation Technique he obtained from an elder of the Purple Clothes Sword Sect.

Black Moon Arts was a valuable Cultivation Technique with a high price. As the Huang Xiaolong and his companions entered the auction shop, the transaction lobby appeared somewhat empty due to the early hour of the day.

The lobby manager approached the Huang Xiaolong group and asked, "May I know what Cultivation Technique you wish to buy or sell?"

Huang Xiaolong replied directly, "I want to auction a Profound Grade high-level Cultivation Technique."

The manager was astonished at the mention of a Profound Grade high-level Cultivation Technique. It was rare for someone to auction such a valuable item.

"Very well," Huang Xiaolong confirmed.

"Please follow me to the sitting room where we can discuss further," the manager said, his expression changing from surprise to a smile. He then led the Huang Xiaolong group to the sitting room, arranged for tea to be served, and hurriedly left to inform the higher-ups.

After a while, a 60-year-old man in a brocade robe, Elder Lin Yuan from the auction house, entered the room accompanied by the manager. Lin Yuan's eyes widened as he noticed Huang Xiaolong.

"Hehe, I am Elder Lin Yuan from the auction house. I heard that the young man wishes to auction a Profound Grade high-level Cultivation Technique," Lin Yuan greeted them with a smile.

Huang Xiaolong remained silent, pretending to place his hand in his pocket. In reality, he took out a black booklet from his Asura Ring and placed it on the table. Lin Yuan focused his attention on the booklet, picked it up, and started flipping through its pages.

"Black Moon Arts!" Lin Yuan exclaimed, surprised by what he saw. He was familiar with this Cultivation Technique, knowing that practitioners could harness the power of the moon, especially during the night. Its strength was considerable.

Collecting his thoughts, Lin Yuan smiled and said, "Indeed, this is a Profound Grade high-level Cultivation Technique. I'm curious, how do you wish to auction it?"

"I need money urgently, so please give me a price," Huang Xiaolong responded after considering the options. He preferred to sell the Black Moon Arts directly instead of waiting for the auction, which would take at least 2-3 days to complete.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan realized that Huang Xiaolong needed money urgently and tried to take advantage of the situation. With a seemingly natural expression, he said, "Selling it directly will lower the price. I won't undercut you. How about 50,000 gold coins?" He extended his hand, palm facing upward, indicating the amount.

Huang Xiaolong sneered inwardly upon hearing the offer. It seemed that this old man thought he could easily buy it for a mere 50,000 gold coins. Profound Grade high-level Cultivation Techniques could easily fetch 300,000 gold coins at an auction, and even if sold directly, they were worth at least 250,000 gold coins. Even a Profound Grade middle-level Cultivation Technique would fetch 100,000 gold coins when sold directly.

Huang Xiaolong didn't bother to negotiate further. He took back the Black Moon Arts, stood up, and said to Fei Hou, "Let's go." He intended to leave.

"Wait!" Lin Yuan stopped the Huang Xiaolong group from leaving. He suddenly spoke, blocking their way. Several guards wearing the auction house's robe entered the hall.

Huang Xiaolong's expression turned cold as he looked at Lin Yuan. "What do you mean by this?"

The smile vanished from Lin Yuan's face as he looked at Huang Xiaolong. "Young man, are you in such a hurry to leave because you're afraid that the origin of this Cultivation Technique is dubious?"

Huang Xiaolong looked at him with interest. "Is there an issue with the origin of my Cultivation Technique?"

Lin Yuan sneered and said, "Indeed! A few days ago, we lost a Profound Grade high-level Cultivation Technique, the Black Moon Arts!"

Huang Xiaolong sneered inwardly. It seemed that this man wanted to forcefully buy the Black Moon Arts and had come up with an excuse. He was implying that Huang Xiaolong had stolen it from the auction house.

In his previous life on Earth, Huang Xiaolong had encountered similar situations where others tried to forcefully obtain his possessions.

"I won't make things difficult for you," Lin Yuan said coldly. "Hand over the Black Moon Arts, and we'll let you go. Otherwise, stealing from our auction house has consequences, as you should know."

At this point, Lin Yuan no longer intended to give Huang Xiaolong the 50,000 gold coins.

Huang Xiaolong sneered internally. Those 50,000 gold coins would end up in Lin Yuan's pocket, and he would enjoy a carefree day. In Royal City, he was familiar with all the prominent families and nobility. Huang Xiaolong appeared unfamiliar, so he wasn't worried about potential retaliation.

Fei Hou could tolerate the situation, but the two guards from Marshal Mansion who followed Huang Xiaolong couldn't. One of them stepped forward and struck Lin Yuan's face with his palm, angrily saying, "You blind fool! How dare you bully our Young Master!"

A loud slap echoed as Lin Yuan staggered back several steps, a clear red palm print visible on his right cheek.

"How dare you attack me?!" Lin Yuan covered his burning face, angrily shouting. His eyes gleamed with killing intent. Since these two guards hadn't been wearing Marshal Mansion's brocade robes and were dressed in civilian clothes, Lin Yuan didn't recognize their status.

"Attack them! Kill them and take the Black Moon Arts!" Lin Yuan yelled, and with that, he lunged at Huang Xiaolong.

Before he could reach Huang Xiaolong, a figure flashed, and Fei Hou's long sword was unleashed. Countless sword flowers danced like snowflakes in the air.

Caught off guard, Lin Yuan tried to dodge, but the numerous sword flowers instantly overwhelmed him. A pitiful scream resounded as Lin Yuan was struck and slammed into a column in the sitting room.

The two guards from Marshal Mansion fought fiercely, eliminating every guard in the auction house one by one. These guards couldn't withstand their strength, even though they weren't at Rank 10. Both guards were at Rank 9 Late Stage Peak, more than capable of dealing with the auction house guards.

After a while, the two guards from Marshal Mansion ceased their attacks. The auction house guards lay scattered on the ground, moaning in pain.

"Young Master, are you alright?" The guards returned to Huang Xiaolong's side and respectfully asked.

"I'm fine," Huang Xiaolong replied, shaking his head. He then approached the injured Lin Yuan, who had managed to stand up, visibly panicked. "Young man, it was a misunderstanding! I remembered incorrectly. The Cultivation Technique we lost at the auction house a few days ago wasn't the Black Moon Arts! Look at me, what a fool I've been! I'm truly sorry!"