The Starlight River roared down like a mountain torrent.

The overwhelming aura was extremely terrifying.

Within the river, starlight surged incessantly, evidently bearing tremendous crushing power.

The Third Elder of the Jin Family unleashed a palm strike, equally extraordinary in its might.

With his cultivation at the Saint Emperor Realm Eighth Layer, combined with the formidable martial technique of the Ten Thousand Gold Mansion, the palm wind was sky-high.

Within the palm wind, the sharp aura of golden light cut through like hot knife through butter.

Which of these two attacks is stronger or weaker remains unknown.

But anyone with a discerning eye can instantly see that the power unleashed at the moment of their confrontation is absolutely enough to level everything within several miles around.

The martial artists who had been observing, their faces changed dramatically, swiftly retreating in haste.

Both Xiao Yi and the Third Elder of the Jin Family, who launched these two attacks, had their expressions simultaneously tense.

This is an expression only shown when facing a martial artist of the same level.

"So strong." The Third Elder’s eyes narrowed.

"Quite capable." Xiao Yi’s face showed fighting intent.

Yet, just as the two attacks were about to clash.

Swoosh... Another figure shot out rapidly from within the Ten Thousand Gold Mansion.

The newcomer was a middle-aged man.

Holding a sword in one hand, forming a palm with the other.

The speed of the middle-aged man reached an extreme, arriving in an instant.

Such speed was even much faster than the attacks already launched by Xiao Yi and the Third Elder of the Jin Family.

Swoosh... The middle-aged man instantly appeared at the center of the two attacks.

With one sword strike, the Starlight River instantly dispersed.

With one palm strike, the Third Elder’s palm wind vanished without a trace.

"Presumptuous." The middle-aged man coldly shouted.

Xiao Yi’s expression changed.

The surrounding martial artists of the Ten Thousand Gold Mansion were overjoyed.

"So strong." Xiao Yi’s heart suddenly thumped.

The strength of this person definitely exceeds the peak of the Saint Emperor Realm.

In Xiao Yi’s perception, this person’s cultivation is no less than any elder of the Twelve Peaks. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"Elder Wuque." Jin Hu’s face was suddenly filled with extreme joy.

Elder Wuque?

Jin Wuque?

Xiao Yi was instantly shocked.

The three words ’Jin Wuque’, he knows well.

Jin Wuque, the strongest in the Ten Thousand Gold Mansion, without any title, yet recognized as the Number One Elder in the Mansion.

All the Golden Robed Guards of the Mansion are taught by this man.

This man’s reputation in the Central Region is no less than the three great peak sword cultivators.

One hand, wielding the Wuque Gold Sword, excels in both offense and defense, achieving perfection in both; thus called Wuque, without a hint of a weakness; using it, he roams the Central Region.

"Hmph, this little thief Xiao Yi truly is presumptuous." Jin Hu angrily shouted.

"Even disturbed such a powerful figure like Elder Wuque."

"Elder Wuque." The Third Elder bowed and said in a deep voice, "This little thief Xiao Yi indeed is extremely presumptuous, truly thinking my Ten Thousand Gold Mansion is without anyone."

"Indeed, extremely presumptuous." The surrounding Golden Robed Guards, holding golden swords, glared angrily at Xiao Yi.

If Jin Wuque gave the command, this group of Golden Robed Guards would probably attack fearlessly, swarming out.

The sharpness of the golden sword, all pointing directly at Xiao Yi.

"Come if you have the skill." Xiao Yi gripped the Cold Flame Sword, the fighting spirit in his eyes skyrocketing to the extreme.

"I said the presumptuous ones are you." Jin Wuque suddenly shouted coldly.

His cold and sharp eyes swept over the surrounding Golden Robed Guards one by one.

"Uh... this..."

The surrounding Golden Robed Guards, Jin Hu and others, as well as the onlookers, suddenly froze.

Jin Wuque disregarded the crowd and walked slowly towards Xiao Yi, chuckling softly.

"Young friend Xiao Yi just arrived at our Ten Thousand Gold Mansion headquarters, yet let you make a joke of yourself."

"Uh..." Xiao Yi was also stunned.

At the golden and resplendent gate of the Ten Thousand Gold Mansion, Jin Zhuo chuckled.

Xiao Yi was enlightened, nodding his head.

Jin Wuque clasped his hands and said, "For our trading company this time, it is thanks to young friend Xiao Yi’s assistance, fortunately, there is no danger."

"I will definitely settle accounts with those evil cultivators someday."

"Evil cultivators?" The surrounding onlookers, their faces surprised.

"Indeed, I heard that evil cultivators have been rampantly plundering in recent days."

"Various forces and trading families, many caravans encountered them, with no survivors."

"Could it be that the Golden Robed Guards of the Ten Thousand Gold Mansion encountered them a few days ago as well?"

"Jin Wuque being so courteous, this kid must have killed that group of evil cultivators."

The surrounding people discussed in low voices.

Xiao Yi ignored them.

Jin Wuque chuckled lightly, "As a reward for your assistance this time, from now on, young friend Xiao Yi will receive a one-fold discount on any purchases at our Ten Thousand Gold Mansion."

"For the rudeness this time, almost causing an unpleasant scene, I represent the Ten Thousand Gold Mansion in giving young friend Xiao Yi another one-fold discount."

"Meaning, whenever young friend Xiao Yi buys anything at any of our trading companies, it’s always at 80% of the price."

"Young friend Xiao Yi, are you satisfied?"

"Really?" Xiao Yi chuckled softly, saying.

"Haha." Jin Wuque chuckled softly, "Would there be any falsehood in the promises I, Jin Wuque, make?"

"Thank you." Xiao Yi nodded his head.

A powerhouse like Jin Wuque, long famed in the Central Region, would not go back on his word.

"Not acceptable." Beside them, Jin Hu’s face changed drastically.

"Elder Wuque, do you know what this promise represents?"

"If this kid specifically picks treasures, wouldn’t our Ten Thousand Gold Mansion suffer great losses?"

"Indeed." Said the Fourth Elder of the Jin Family, "Moreover, this kid neither has any force nor a name as a powerhouse, he simply doesn’t have our Ten Thousand Gold Mansion’s invitation card."

"He doesn’t even have the qualification to enter, let alone buying anything." The Fourth Elder of the Jin Family sneered coldly.

"If I invite him to enter, then he can." Jin Wuque glanced at the Fourth Elder, speaking calmly.

"Elder Wuque, I think you still don’t have the authority to ignore the mansion’s regulations." Jin Hu gritted his teeth, his face looking ugly.

"This time, the Ten Thousand Gold auction will be hosted by my father, the Great Elder of the Jin Family."

Jin Hu specially emphasized the five words ’Great Elder of the Jin Family’.

"Without my father’s permission, this kid has no qualification to enter."

"Moreover, if this little thief Xiao Yi harbors evil intent, causing an accident or even losses at the auction, can you take responsibility, Elder Wuque?"

Jin Hu’s words were sharp.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi’s eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Jin Wuque shook his head.

"If young friend Xiao does cause an accident, I will take responsibility for it."

"As for whether I have that authority..."

Jin Wuque paused, his sharp eyes looking at Jin Hu.

"What you just said, are you saying that guests invited by me, Jin Wuque, cannot enter the Ten Thousand Gold Mansion?"

"If I must bring young friend Xiao Yi in, would it be a violation of mansion regulations, that even I, Jin Wuque, cannot enter unless permitted by the Great Elder?"

"I don’t dare." The Third Elder and Fourth Elder’s expressions changed simultaneously, "Elder Wuque, you are overestimating."

Guests invited by Jin Wuque have no qualification?

Jin Wuque violating mansion regulations cannot enter the Ten Thousand Gold Mansion?

Such words, even if the Great Elder comes, the Master wouldn’t dare say.

Such a powerful figure without a title within the mansion, his status and prestige are no less than anyone else.

"Young Master Xiao Yi, let’s go." At this time, Jin Zhuo said with a smile.

"Elder Wuque has prepared a VIP seat for you, side by side with various top forces."

"Much obliged." Xiao Yi nodded, walking slowly into the Ten Thousand Gold Mansion.

The guards on either side were respectful and no longer obstructed him in the slightest.

...

Third update.