The heavy iron doors of the Void Auction House slammed shut behind Wei Chen, cutting off wind noise inside. Inside smelled like wet stone and crushed peonies mixed into expensive incense smoke that clung to his clothes.* Su Mei stood directly beside him in silk robes shifting color from blue to white as she leaned her body flush against arm holding fan blade at hip while whispering low voice near earlobe making heat spike through skin fabric even over the noise of crowd below.
"We have problem," Tigress Yu said stepping into shadowed corner behind pillars with claws gripping wood frame deep enough splinter grain under black fur cloak soaked from rain outside.* She looked like predator scent tracking fresh kill rather than a disciple waiting in line for pills to be sold tonight before others grab them all first time since opening gates earlier today when merchants knew better what was really going beneath surface level where everyone pretended normal despite shadows detaching walls testing limits.
Wei Chen smiled wide showing teeth sharp enough cut flesh if needed but only used on enemy throats because he liked aggression when she let go pride and showed raw hunger underneath layer hiding behind dress.* He turned toward podium raising hand high above head while void mist drifted outside near floating market stalls selling cheap pills wrapped paper glowing faint sunlight even though sold silver instead spirit stones. "Let them talk," Wei whispered back golden eyes narrowing as Su Mei pressed body closer letting warmth spread across cloth like liquid fire settling on skin waiting for spark jump through air gap separating their lips now instead of glass behind podium where auctioneer stood holding gavel.*
The merchant above the dais slammed down metal hammer while crowd murmured louder than usual—some started bidding numbers rising fast until reached sky high. "Ten times value!" a voice called out from upper balcony level—a man in silk robe stepping up immediately offering bag of gold dust to buy first batch Wei Chen had revealed just seconds before inside auction hall where darkness pressed harder against glass while Su Mei turned away quickly and whispered something into ear making him grin wider.*
"Who dares challenge our seat?" Leader appeared wearing armor etched with runes First Emperor sealing centuries ago but now tarnished by age dust—his hand gripped sword hilt tight knuckles white showing tension running along jawline before speaking words echoed across tracks loud everyone hearing them nearby carriages parked behind doors shut tightly against rain falling upward instead down due void pressure outside.
"This lot looks cheap," The man sneered pointing at pills Wei Chen placed on podium surface and it exploded outward burst blue light illuminating ground turning dirt black then white instantly as if life returned dead matter suddenly breathing again.* "Will they crack spine when used?" He laughed loud but eyes stayed fixed reading micro-expressions trying find weakness hiding beneath muscles exposed during next fight.
Wei Chenn grinned wider pulling Su Mei close to side whispering dirty talk about winning next auction then taking rewards home tonight—no one left behind unless willing share body parts during sex sessions later before sleep comes fast when sun sets dark outside window.* "Break them," he ordered softly while fingers traced circle on her hipbone under silk sash letting void energy leak between without burning anything sight around since this was public ground despite being high enough clouds to feel safe from prying eyes looking up below.
Then everything snapped shut like jaws closing bone—the carriage lurched forward as train passed through tunnel darkness pressed hard against glass while Su Mei turned away quickly and whispered something into ear making him grin wider before she kissed cheek instead of lips this time around since they were still in public.* Suddenly front door exploded outward wood splinters flying shrapnel mixed with rain while shadow beasts clawed at metal frame screaming without mouth but sound vibrating through air itself shaking dust off walls.
Wei Chen stepped forward fan blade spun from sleeve slashing arm before throwing backward hitting second attacker square face causing nose break open bleeding profusely.* Su Mei screamed "Protect him!" stepping grabbing dagger hidden in boot stabbing man trying run away carrying bag full stolen spirit stones toward exit doors where guards stood blocking escape route while Wei Chenn finished last guy by kicking table sending wood flying crashing into ceiling shattering chandelier above heads falling down smashing floor near crowd feet.
Dust floated everywhere blinding people sitting rows watching him fight alone like lion surrounded sheep.* When silence fell again he turned back towards Su Mei whose eyes now glowing faint white instead blue—a sign her cultivation advanced through direct contact void core during intimacy ritual holding steady against abyssal wind that threatened tear apart mid-air if hadn't locked together just seconds before standing right here reading story currently as I write these words down onto paper inked black parchment sheets stacked neatly beside each other waiting patiently until next chapter arrives tomorrow morning when sun rises higher above horizon line marking beginning new day.*
Tigress Yu stepped from shadows behind him wearing fur cloak soaked rain while claws dug wood frame creating deep scratches before spoke words echoing loudly enough hear everyone nearby carriages parked doors shut tightly against falling. "We have problem," she whispered again low husky voice like wind chimes ringing stormy night far away where they were now standing today after buying everything needed next phase ahead.*
Wei Chen laughed loud rumbling chest answering quietly so only could he between lips touching neck while her hands slid along thigh under skirt—this wasn't sex yet but it felt promise something coming soon. "Let's see," He whispered back eyes narrowing looking golden flecks matching Nine-Sun Physique standing tall over everyone around now despite crowd size shrinking fear creeping into voices speaking inside skulls saying waiting is finally done.*
"To be Continued"
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