King of Creation
Chapter 237 - 234 Invitation

Chapter 237: Chapter 234 Invitation

Upon entering the room, Dong Xuan’s prominent large black mole beneath his chin caught Ye Zhen’s attention, allowing him to recognize Dong Xuan instantly.

Dong Xuan was no ordinary individual, he was the very Martial Artist from the Spirit Transformation Realm First Stage who had tried to snatch the two red broken swords from Ye Zhen’s hands but ended up fleeing without a fight under the suppression of Ye Zhen’s sword momentum.

Clearly Dong Xuan also recognized Ye Zhen, and the confidence plastered across his face immediately dissipated like smoke, replaced by a look of embarrassment.

The Tower Master of Stars Tower, Hai Luoshuang, also sensed that something was amiss.

"What’s the matter? Do you two know each other?"

"Ha, Brother Dong, we meet again!"

Ye Zhen responded, which could be considered giving Dong Xuan some face. After all, mentioning that incident would certainly leave Dong Xuan without any dignity.

"You’ve met before? That’s great! Dong Xuan, I’ve invited young hero Zheng to consider joining our Stars Tower, and I asked you to come specifically to have a friendly match with Zheng to see if he qualifies to join us."

The astute middle-aged beauty Hai Luoshuang didn’t expect the incident that had taken place between Ye Zhen and Dong Xuan.

In the end, trying another approach, Hai Luoshuang resorted to a bit of reverse psychology, "Young hero Zheng, I’ve arranged for a Martial Artist at the Spirit Transformation Realm First Stage to have a friendly match with you. You’re not scared, are you?"

Hai Luoshuang was preoccupied with her own thoughts, but Dong Xuan’s face grew redder by the second.

If it weren’t for his clear understanding that Tower Master Hai Luoshuang really didn’t know the past issue between him and Ye Zhen, he might almost believe that Hai Luoshuang was taking the opportunity to humiliate him.

"Tower Master Hai, there’s no need for another match. Zheng and I have already fought," Dong Xuan said, taking a deep breath before Ye Zhen could speak, deciding to bring up the incident.

To lose is to lose. A Martial Artist’s life is filled with hundreds of battles; who can be undefeated?

"You’ve already had a match?"

The shrewd Hai Luoshuang caught a whiff of something unusual. If Dong Xuan had won, he surely wouldn’t be acting like this.

"Yes, I lost! Young hero Zheng definitely qualifies to join our Stars Tower!" Dong Xuan said.

"Brother Zheng actually defeated Brother Dong? Doesn’t that mean, if Brother Zheng joins the Stars Tower, he would be entitled to the identity of one of the seventy-two Meteors? And furthermore, rank above Brother Dong?"

Ren Yinghua was utterly surprised.

The encounter between Ye Zhen and Dong Xuan had been brief, and Ren Yinghua, who was focused on obtaining the sword, had not noticed it.

The brows of Stars Tower Master Hai Luoshuang furrowed slightly, filled with surprise.

Her original plan was to use Dong Xuan to demonstrate the strength of Stars Tower to Ye Zhen, then play on Ye Zhen’s competitive spirit to smoothly lead him into joining Stars Tower.

Unexpectedly, Dong Xuan had already been defeated by Ye Zhen.

What she also couldn’t fathom was how Ye Zhen, disguised as Zheng Yee, managed to defeat Dong Xuan, a Spirit Transformation Realm First Stage Martial Artist, with peak Spirit Summoning Realm cultivation.

As the Tower Master, she was aware of Dong Xuan’s capabilities. Even among Martial Artists in the Spirit Transformation Realm First Stage, Dong Xuan was strong.

The surprise aside, Hai Luoshuang’s gaze towards Ye Zhen became even more interested.

A talent like this was all the more reason to bring into Stars Tower.

This meant that her trip today was worthwhile, very worthwhile indeed.

Talents capable of defeating opponents above their level were rare, even among the Great Sects.

"Dong Xuan, have a seat! Come, tell us about your match with young hero Zheng?"

Hai Luoshuang casually inquired, intending to have a clear assessment of Ye Zhen’s strength, but she did not expect Dong Xuan’s expression to become even more awkward.

Even Ye Zhen’s expression became somewhat unnatural.

The more Ye Zhen heard, the more he felt that Hai Luoshuang was like someone he had specially brought in to embarrass Dong Xuan.

Unexpectedly to Ye Zhen, Dong Xuan was quite forthright.

Picking up a cup of wine, Dong Xuan drained it in one gulp, "Before even a single move, I was defeated!"

"Before even a single move...."

For the first time, the expression of Stars Tower Master Hai Luoshuang could not help but twitch uncontrollably.

She had considered many possibilities but never imagined it would be like this.

Before even a single move?

This was too mythical!

Even if Dong Xuan faced a second-stage Spirit Transformation Realm Martial Artist, he could manage to fight for quite a few exchanges.

If Hai Luoshuang didn’t have absolute confidence in herself, she would have doubted if she had misheard.

"Uh... Young hero Zheng, you really are not what you seem. Cheers to you!"

"Dong Xuan, the Martial Path is full of countless opportunities, and everyone has their own destiny. Don’t let this dampen your spirit of Martial Arts! Yes, I have faith in you. Keep cultivating diligently!"

After addressing Ye Zhen with a casual remark, Stars Tower Master Hai Luoshuang comforted Dong Xuan a few words right in front of Ye Zhen. Especially her last sentence, which restored a bit of confidence in the disappointed Dong Xuan.

Hai Luoshuang’s words significantly raised Ye Zhen’s good impression of her. This Tower Master of Stars Tower seemed quite reliable.

"Young hero Zheng, your strength truly surprised me. However, I still formally invite you to join Stars Tower! Joining us will only be beneficial to you, without any downsides. The resources and information available at Stars Tower are beyond your imagination!" Hai Luoshuang said earnestly.

"Unimaginable resources and information? Do you have any upper-grade Earth Level cultivation techniques and secret manuals?" Ye Zhen asked casually.

"Yes!"

Hai Luoshuang’s response surprised Ye Zhen. He knew that even Qiyun Sect Leader Guo Qijing only cultivated an upper-grade Earth Level technique, yet Stars Tower actually had one?

"But it requires a large number of star points, or what’s called Contribution Points to exchange for."

Hai Luoshuang’s addition made Ye Zhen somewhat understand the way Stars Tower sustained itself, but he still wasn’t ready to give up.

"Do you have the Spirit Storage Pills that can help Martial Artists condense their Spiritual Power Seed?" Ye Zhen inquired.

"That... we don’t have for the time being!"

"However, we have information about the Spirit Storage Pills!"

The disappointment that had just surfaced on Ye Zhen’s face suddenly turned to surprise, and he hurriedly asked, "Where?"

"Want to know? Then you’ll have to join Stars Tower to be qualified to know!" It was not until this moment that Hai Luoshuang regained her confidence in front of Ye Zhen, as she seemed to have found his weakness.

"Oh, then forget it!"

Hai Luoshuang was taken aback once again.

"Young Hero Zheng, won’t you reconsider? We have many leads like the one for the Spirit Storage Pill at Stars Tower!"

"Maybe another time, I don’t want to right now!"

Ye Zhen shook his head firmly.

It was the same concern; Ye Zhen didn’t want to rashly join a foreign organization. He’d at least investigate it before making a decision.

Hearing this, Hai Luoshuang’s eyes lit up slightly. This time, it seemed there was room for negotiation in Ye Zhen’s words.

After some idle chat, Hai Luoshuang took the initiative to stand up and take her leave.

As she rose to leave, Hai Luoshuang suddenly took out an exquisitely crafted invitation and handed it to Ye Zhen.

"Young Hero Zheng, I heard from Little Renzi that you’re interested in bidding for the various Broken Swords erupting from Spirit Sword Grave Mountain. This invitation is for an auction; it has the location and date on it. I hear there will be at least five Red Broken Swords available."

"Thank you!"

Taking the invitation, Ye Zhen said thank you with an indifferent expression, not particularly concerned.

Hai Luoshuang didn’t say much else and left with Dong Xuan.

With this incident, Ye Zhen and Ren Yinghua also hastily ended their meeting.

Three days later, invitation in hand, Ye Zhen arrived at the Heavenly Treasure Auction House half an hour early, only to find a long queue waiting to enter, even at this early hour.

However, the queue wasn’t too slow and fifteen minutes later, it was almost Ye Zhen’s turn.

But just when it was about to be Ye Zhen’s turn, a Martial Artist ahead of him got into a confrontation with the guards of the auction house.

"Sir, please present your invitation. Without it, you can’t enter!" The guard’s cultivation was only at the True Yuan Realm and was very polite, but the late-stage Spirit Summoning Realm Martial Artist he faced was very adamant.

"Why should I? I brought enough silver to participate in the auction, so why can’t I enter?" The middle-aged Martial Artist who was stopped became angry.

"Get out of my way. You’re just a petty True Yuan Realm guardian; don’t stop me, or I’ll smash you with my silver notes!" The enraged middle-aged Martial Artist pulled out a stack of silver notes and waved it at the guard.

"Try throwing one!"

A cold voice suddenly came from the passageway, and an elder emitting a terrifying aura stepped out from the entrance.

"Spirit Transformation Realm!" Ye Zhen’s brows rose.

"This is an invitation-only auction. Without an invitation, it doesn’t matter if you’re a Spirit Summoning Realm Martial Artist or even at the Spirit Transformation Realm – you won’t set foot through these doors!"

The voice of the Spirit Transformation Realm elder wasn’t loud, but his presence frightened the protesting middle-aged Martial Artist, causing his complexion to change.

"Elder... may I ask how one can acquire an invitation? Can it be bought with silver?" The middle-aged Martial Artist’s attitude softened immediately.

"Want to buy one? Then go find a place to buy it yourself. If you manage to get one, then we’ll talk!"

The disdainful elder flicked his wrist, dismissing the middle-aged Martial Artist as if he were shooing away a fly.

"Next!"

The guard called out loudly, "Sir, please present your invitation!" With someone backing him, the guard’s voice was even more assertive.

Ye Zhen passed the invitation he had received from Hai Luoshuang to the guard who checked it and then bowed slightly, inviting Ye Zhen in with a gesture.

Returning the invitation to his pocket, Ye Zhen’s expression grew solemn.

Initially, Ye Zhen did not care for the invitation sent by Stars Tower Master Hai Luoshuang, nor did he consider its worth. Now, it seemed, things were different.

Without this invitation, Ye Zhen feared he wouldn’t be able to enter the auction at all.

"Hai Luoshuang is showing off the power of Stars Tower, trying to get me to join. At the end of the day, she wants me in Stars Tower! Still, whether or not I join, I owe them a favor," Ye Zhen mused as he stepped inside the auction house.

The invitation that Hai Luoshuang gave Ye Zhen turned out to be for a VIP, and an attendant immediately led him to one of the few VIP rooms on the second floor, clearly showing Stars Tower’s influence.

When Ye Zhen entered the VIP room and saw Stars Tower Master Hai Luoshuang already seated inside, he was momentarily stunned. "Tower Master Hai, what are you doing here?" (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit qidian.com to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)