How can I have a heart of a demonic god in my body?!

A few lazy guards scrutinizing Chen Yu with sideways glances were visibly startled upon hearing the words "Qingyun Emperor," their bodies straightened considerably.

"Do you know the Emperor?"

The sharp-chinned guard asked in a low voice, filled with deep suspicion.

The other guards also took a closer look at Chen Yu.

In the entire Chaotic Sea Plain, Qingyun Emperor stood at the pinnacle as the strongest among the Human Race.

Since Qingyun Emperor started presiding over Chaotic Sea Plain, there's never been word of anyone seeking him, nor any rumors of people connected to him arriving.

So Chen Yu's appearance was quite puzzling, and they were very skeptical of his words.

"Please relay a message; I am Chen Yu."

Chen Yu stated solemnly.

He believed this clue was sufficient.

"You can leave now; Qingyun Emperor is in seclusion. Once he emerges, we'll report to him for you."

The sharp-chinned guard's expression returned to calm, with a touch of indifference.

The change in their attitude left Chen Yu perplexed.

"In seclusion?"

Chen Yu sighed.

When an emperor goes into seclusion, it could last indefinitely, and given their Xuanming Realm status, a decades-long retreat would be quite normal if there are no urgent matters.

This couldn't be forced; he turned and left.

The ten guards gradually resumed their lazy demeanor.

"What's the relationship between this kid and the Emperor?"

One of the guards asked.

"Who cares what relationship? It's none of our business anyway."

"Captain, should we report this?"

They casually conversed, lounging around.

Qingyun Emperor was indeed in seclusion; his level meant he wouldn't be disturbed by mundane matters and was always in retreat, but not everything was off-limits.

As per protocol, they should report this immediately.

"Enough discussion, this matter is irrelevant to us."

The sharp-chinned guard sneered.

The topic was dropped as they shifted to other subjects.

Their oversight went unnoticed.

Several hundred feet away, the corner space fluctuated, and a figure emerged—it was Chen Yu.

He sensed something amiss earlier, hence his concealment nearby.

"These guards' attitudes are somewhat strange."

Chen Yu murmured.

Based on their earlier reaction to hearing about Qingyun Emperor, these guards harbored fear toward him.

Yet, they didn't intend to relay Chen Yu's message, showing neglect and disloyalty.

Considering Qingyun Emperor's presence here was due to collusion with other races, Chen Yu roughly understood the reason.

Among the Human Race, such collusion with enemies was most hated.

These guards feared Qingyun Emperor but weren't loyal, acting negligently.

Even those with ties to Qingyun Emperor were discriminated against as a result.

"Seems I'll need another approach."

Chen Yu temporarily left the City Lord Mansion.

He found an inn, rented a room, and settled down for the time being.

On the table suddenly appeared a storage bag and a jade bracelet, obtained from the duo from Black Dragon Auction House.

"There should be plenty of good stuff inside."

Otherwise, Slaughter Blood King and others wouldn't risk so much to ambush Black Dragon Auction House's people at the boundary of Chaotic Sea Plain.

Chen Yu picked up the yellow-robed man's storage bag and delved his mind into it.

Inside was a space spanning a hundred feet, with the left side holding various items, including materials, Spirit Pills, codices, and some daily necessities.

However, on the right side were only a few boxes with seals on them.

"The items in the boxes should be the auction items from Black Dragon Auction House."

Chen Yu contemplated, while taking out these boxes.

The seals presented little challenge to Chen Yu.

Using his Celestial Star physique, he sliced through the seals with blade-like palms, shattering them in a few strokes.

Opening the box revealed a dark gray herb, its flower resembling a skull, eerie and sinister, emitting strange sounds from within.

"A five-thousand-year-old Evil Skull Flower!"

Chen Yu identified it.

A prized treasure of dark arts, invaluable and extremely beneficial to mid-stage Star Condensation Realm practitioners.

It could enhance dark art battle techniques' power and promote cultivation.

Given Chaotic Sea Plain's circumstances, this Evil Skull Flower would surely fetch a high price.

Regrettably, it was useless to Chen Yu.

He opened the second box.

Inside was a white elixir, resembling a pearl, emitting faint star brilliance.

"Star Origin Pill!"

Chen Yu's eyes brightened.

To elevate cultivation in Condensed Star Realm, the Star Origin Pill was the most common and versatile resource.

This Star Origin Pill was of exceptional quality, similar to those Chen Yu had obtained from Demon Race treasures.

"With this Star Origin Pill, I might break through to the Early-stage Condensed Star Realm Peak."

Chen Yu couldn't help but feel delighted.

In the recent days of seclusion, his cultivation was near the peak of early-stage.

Chen Yu continued opening the other boxes, encountering precious herbs, rare minerals, and evil secret techniques, or mystic artifacts.

There were six items in total, targeting Condensed Star Realm level treasures.

Among them, only two items were useful to Chen Yu: the Star Origin Pill and a rare mineral "Flame Essence Crystal."

The Flame Essence Crystal could be absorbed by the Blood Crystal Flame to enhance its quality.

Moving forward.

Chen Yu accessed the black-robed woman's storage space, finding auction items inside, albeit of value below Condensed Star Realm level, mainly targeting Late Sky Sea Realm level treasures.

He quickly lost interest.

Overall, the spoils taken from these two individuals were rather substantial.

It's a pity that most items are useless to Chen Yu; selling them can bring greater value.

"Auction House!"

This is the best choice for selling items.

Leaving the tavern, Chen Yu inquired a bit. There are two well-known auction houses here, namely Black Dragon Auction House and Lingfeng Auction House.

Chen Yu definitely won't go to the Black Dragon Auction House to walk into the trap.

He went to Lingfeng Auction House to entrust the auction.

Apart from the items obtained from the Blood Robed Man and the Black Robed Woman, there are also spoils of war from previously killing the Condensed Star King, and now everything is being disposed of.

"Please wait, sir, kindly accept this token."

The manager of Lingfeng Auction House, a white-bearded elder dressed in a green robe, took out a golden token engraved with the word "Feng."

"With this token, you will be a gold-token VIP at Lingfeng Auction House, enjoying various privileges…"

The white-bearded elder slowly introduced.

Only when the value of the entrusted items reaches a certain level can one become a gold-token VIP.

The total value of the items Chen Yu entrusted for auction earlier has long reached that level.

After the white-bearded elder finished his introduction, he handed over a form.

It lists all items that will be auctioned at the next auction. Gold-token VIPs can know in advance, which is one of the privileges.

"The items on the form will be continuously updated, and some may be excluded. You may come to the auction house every day to receive information."

White-bearded elder explained carefully.

Chen Yu took the form and glanced at it.

"Huh?"

There is a treasure on it that he currently desires very much.

Since that's the case.

He will attend the Lingfeng auction half a month later to bid for it.

Leaving the auction house.

Chen Yu fell into deep thought: "What method should I use to meet Qingyun Emperor…"

Qingyun Emperor is in seclusion, and the guards are unwilling to report for him, while Chen Yu can't force his way through; this is a problem.

He strolled around Chaotic Sea City, inquiring for information, looking for a breakthrough.

Nightfall.

He returned to his residence, took out the Flame Essence Crystal, summoned the Blood Crystal Flame, and let the Flame Spirit refine it on its own.

Then he took out the Star Origin Pill and swallowed it.

The medicinal effect slowly melted, transforming into tiny streams of star flow, circulating through his meridians, channeling into the Primordial Power Star in his dantian.

In his dantian, besides a complete and dazzling star, there's a slightly dim star cluster.

This is the second Primordial Power Star that Chen Yu is gathering, and once fully gathered, he can enter the Mid-stage Condensed Star.

Buzz buzz!

The medicinal power of the Star Origin Pill was channeled into the second dim star cluster.

Its brilliance flowed and gradually became rounded and bright.

...

In the underground palace of Lingfeng Auction House, many elders and higher-ups of the auction house gathered.

"Elder Li, why did you ask for me?"

A man wearing a blood robe asked with a gloomy expression.

He received corresponding punishment for failing in the attempted robbery at Black Dragon Auction House.

To avoid retaliation from Black Dragon Auction House, he didn't even dare to step out the door.

His reputation has been ruined in an instant.

Above him, an old woman holding a tongue staff spoke indifferently: "The items you failed to steal have returned to Lingfeng Auction House."

"What?"

The Blood Robed Man "Slaughter Blood King" was utterly shocked.

Could they have already found out that the kid snatched back the items from him?

The action was so swift, was it Elder Li who personally took the initiative?

"Someone else entrusted them for auction."

Elder Li discerned Slaughter Blood King's thoughts, revealing the truth.

What?

Slaughter Blood King was taken aback again, then felt a sense of humiliation.

The opponent snatched away the treasure from him, only to send it to Lingfeng Auction House for auction in the end; this is a mockery?

"Damn it!"

Slaughter Blood King cursed inwardly.

But in reality, it wasn't like that.

Chen Yu hadn't even thought about Slaughter Blood King being linked to Lingfeng Auction House.

"Although he is our guest, he is also our enemy!"

Elder Li snorted coldly.

If they could have those items in hand, they'd make pure profit, but now with Chen Yu entrusting them for auction, they can only make intermediary fees, an immense difference.

"Elder Li, give me another chance. I promise to eliminate our enemy!"

Slaughter Blood King's eyes glowed red, exuding malicious energy.

Reflecting now, Chen Yu was merely at the early stage of Condensed Star Realm, at most possessing some powerful cards.

His cultivation reached the Mid-stage Star Condensation Realm, if cautious, he surely can take him down.

"Slaughter Blood King, aren't you embarrassed enough? Not even able to resolve a mere Condensed Star Realm early stage!"

An old man with gray hair mocked.

He was Slaughter Blood King's nemesis, preparing to volunteer against Chen Yu moments earlier, but Slaughter Blood King snatched the opportunity.

Slaughter Blood King's face turned red, yet he couldn't rebut.

He just wished to kill Chen Yu with his own hands, or else his nemesis would be able to mock him with this for a lifetime.

"If it wasn't for worrying about people from Black Dragon Auction House arriving, I would've certainly sliced that kid."

Slaughter Blood King snorted angrily.

Indeed, there were concerns in this regard at the time.

"Slaughter Blood King, giving you one more chance, success is a must, failure is not tolerated."

Elder Li's icy gaze fixed on Slaughter Blood King.

"Yes."

Slaughter Blood King nodded, eyes full of excited, bloody light.