The Imperial Martial Pill Venerable

Chapter 288: Chapter 287: Entering the Pavilion

A young man... with the aura of a Half-Step Celestial Being!

Heavens, what an unbelievable and terrifying sight!

Only now did everyone present truly size up the young man before them, unable to believe such a monstrously, almost terrifyingly, talented individual existed in this world!

Inside the Elegant Pavilion, Shangguan Lie’s fists were clenched, his eyes as bloodshot as a wild beast’s. Hidden beneath this frenzy was a deep sense of shock and... fear! ’Damn it, damn it! How can he be so strong?!’

The other young men beside him were already so shocked their jaws had dropped, their faces full of disbelief. When had they ever seen such a genius in Lieyang City? The most talented person they knew was none other than the young master of the Shangguan Family, but even he fell far short of this Qin Ya!

"Oh my god, the rumors were true after all."

"To break through to the Extraordinary realm in his teens... It’s unbelievable."

"While others were still struggling in the Earth Element and Celestial Essence Realms, he had already reached the Extraordinary realm. With him around, who would dare call themselves a genius?!"

"I suddenly feel like I’ve been wasting my efforts all these years."

"Me too. This is just too demoralizing."

After seeing Qin Ya, these scions of the Noble Families felt completely crushed. When the gap in ability was this unimaginably large, all that was left was to look up in awe.

Hearing everyone’s gasps of shock and awe, Shangguan Lie felt increasingly wretched. It was as if a fire was burning within him, causing his Qi and Blood to roil and stagnate. With a grunt, he forcefully suppressed it, only to cough up a mouthful of blood.

’Qin Ya, there isn’t room for both of us in this world!’

Qin Ya glanced indifferently at Shangguan Lie’s Elegant Pavilion. From that direction, he could feel a resentful fury that wished it could tear him limb from limb. But what did it matter? A minor character like Shangguan Lie wasn’t even worthy of his concern.

"Tower Master Lin, let’s go."

Qin Ya said faintly. Beside him, Lin Liyu snapped back to his senses and gave Qin Ya a deep look before leading him up towards the Elegant Pavilions.

The first floor, the second, the third...

Soon, they were ascending higher and higher, and the expressions of the crowd grew more and more astonished. When they reached the seventh floor, everyone gasped.

"Good heavens, that’s the Qingxin Pavilion."

"Don’t tell me they’re going into the Qingxin Pavilion? That’s outrageous."

"That’s a privilege even Patriarch Shangguan doesn’t have. Even though Lin Liyu is the Tower Master of the Heaven-Reaching Tower, isn’t this level of treatment a bit too much...?"

"Not necessarily. The Heaven-Reaching Tower and the Four Seas Auction are both properties of the Worldwide Business Association. As a Celestial Human and a Tower Master, it’s not surprising that Lin Liyu would receive such treatment. But for Qin Ya to be able to enter as well!"

"Indeed. It seems the relationship between Qin Ya and Lin Liyu is anything but ordinary."

In one of the Elegant Pavilions, Shangguan Bei’s expression darkened. ’Even I am not qualified to enter the Qingxin Pavilion, yet the Four Seas Auction House is letting Lin Liyu in. What are they trying to say? That I, Shangguan Bei, am inferior to Lin Liyu? Damnable!’

Then, Shangguan Bei took a deep breath, his expression returning to normal. Without turning his head, he said, "Hao’er, your decision to have the Blood Nether Association make a move was indeed the correct one. Qin Ya’s relationship with Lin Liyu is clearly extraordinary; he was even able to enter the Qingxin Pavilion with him. If we had acted personally, we would have certainly invited his retaliation, and possibly even the displeasure of the Worldwide Business Association. But if we let the Blood Nether Association handle it, it’s a different story. With no evidence, who can say we were the ones behind it?"

"Father is right," Shangguan Hao said with a cold expression. "Even if Lin Liyu suspects that we hired the Blood Nether Association, as long as we didn’t do it ourselves, we can deny everything. I doubt he would move against our Shangguan Family over something that hasn’t been proven."

And yet, for some reason, Shangguan Hao felt a faint sense of unease in his heart. This feeling grew stronger after seeing Qin Ya and Lin Liyu enter the Qingxin Pavilion together. ’Did the Four Seas Auction House really open the Qingxin Pavilion just for Lin Liyu? Or could it be... No, that’s probably not possible.’

Shangguan Hao shook his head, dismissing the thought. ’Only an honored guest of the Worldwide Business Association can enter the Qingxin Pavilion. Qin Ya is merely a Martial Artist with astonishing potential; at most, he could be considered a candidate for the association to cultivate.’

’How could he possibly be an honored guest of the Worldwide Business Association?’

Qin Ya and Lin Liyu arrived before the Qingxin Pavilion. Sunx Qing was already there, having been waiting for some time. Upon seeing Lin Liyu, he immediately walked over. At the same time, he glanced behind Lin Liyu, his brow furrowing in confusion. "Tower Master Lin," he said, "where might this esteemed guest you mentioned be?"

Lin Liyu smiled faintly. "Far in the distance, yet right before your eyes!"

Before his eyes? Sunx Qing was stunned. He then looked at Qin Ya with an astonished expression and said to Lin Liyu, "Tower Master Lin, you’re not pulling my leg, are you?"

"Hmph, why would I lie to you for no reason?" Lin Liyu snorted in dissatisfaction.

Just then, Qin Ya smiled faintly and took out his VIP Card. The moment Sunx Qing saw the card, his eyes went wide with disbelief. But the proof was right in front of him, leaving no room for doubt. "I am Sunx Qing! It is an honor to meet you, Young Master!"

Qin Ya nodded. Following Sunx Qing’s lead, he entered the so-called Qingxin Pavilion with Lin Liyu. As soon as he stepped inside, a wave of cool air washed over him. Though it was cool, there was no chill to it; instead, it felt wonderfully refreshing, like stepping into an ice cellar on a scorching summer day.

The floor was paved with purple Glaze tiles, and on the ceiling hung a dozen or so fist-sized Divine Sea Thought Crystals arranged in the shape of a plum blossom. Before them, on either side of the balcony, were enormous curtains covered in mystical Array Patterns.

These were used to block probes from Divine Thought. Some buyers did not wish to reveal their identities and would have the curtains drawn. Qin Ya glanced out and saw at least ten other Elegant Pavilions shrouded by their curtains. With his Divine Thought, he couldn’t probe them at all.

"This Qingxin Pavilion is quite exquisitely arranged," Qin Ya commented with a faint smile as he found a chair and sat down. Immediately, a graceful and charming maidservant came forward, prepared tea, and presented it to him.

Qin Ya smiled, took the tea, and drank it in one gulp.

The maidservant’s attitude was perfectly respectful. She knew the young man before her was an incredible figure and didn’t dare show the slightest neglect. Still, she couldn’t help but steal a few glances at him. She simply couldn’t fathom how such a young man could be so extraordinary as to have all the famous figures in Lieyang City treat him with such courtesy.

At that moment, Sunx Qing came over and said, "Young Master Qin, I must go down to preside over the auction, so I cannot accompany you further. If you see anything you fancy, you can just instruct this maidservant, and she will naturally place the bids for you."

"Mm, there’s no need for formalities, Chief Sunx. Please, go attend to your business."

"I will take my leave."

Sunx Qing stepped out of the Qingxin Pavilion, slowly closing the door behind him. He let out a breath he had been holding, the look of shock in his eyes finally showing. He muttered to himself, "Heavens, am I dreaming? For a Three-Star Level VIP of the association to be such a young man... It’s just unbelievable..."