War God Long Ao

"Wait."

The auctioneer was stunned by his words.

'Trying to get something for nothing?'

Many people in this world would try to get something for nothing, but no one had ever dared to do so at the Thunder City auction house. On top of that, this man had just been bidding against the Third Prince. 'Was he deliberately trying to cause trouble?'

"I already said, I will pay the auction house back the twenty Innate Second Level Beast Pills."

"How audacious! You dare to skip out on your payment? Men!"

The words had barely left the auctioneer's mouth when burly men rushed in from all sides, each one glaring menacingly at Long Ao. At that moment, Jiang Jun suddenly sneered, "So you're just a good-for-nothing who can't pay up. Seize him."

"Don't kill him. I'd like to see just how much nerve you have, daring to run wild in Thunder City."

The top fighters from the Royal Family, the Jiang Family, and the auction house all surged forward. Thirty to forty men charged in, but they were sent flying back even faster, their agonized screams echoing throughout the auction house.

Seeing the figures sent flying in every direction, Jiang Jun and Third Prince Zhao Hao were stunned. 'An Innate Martial Artist?'

'No wonder he was so arrogant. He's an Innate Martial Artist.'

An Innate Martial Artist might be able to lord over others elsewhere, but in Thunder City, a place teeming with experts, even they had to behave. As the Third Prince, Zhao Hao naturally had Innate Martial Artist bodyguards, and so did Jiang Jun.

At their command, two Innate Martial Artists shot forward. But before they even had a chance to react, Long Ao sent each of them flying with a single, vicious kick.

'One kick each?'

Seeing even Innate Martial Artists sent flying with a single kick, Zhao Hao and Jiang Jun were utterly dumbfounded. But just then, a terrifying aura spread out, instantly enveloping the entire auction house.

"My young friend, please calm yourself."

He was tall and middle-aged, with refined yet resolute features. Holding a folding fan, he strolled down from the second floor. Upon seeing the man, the auctioneer bowed respectfully. "Chairman."

Waving his hand, Liu Feng said with a smile, "I'm already aware of the situation. Leave this to me. Go and disperse the crowd. The auction is over for today."

Nodding, the auctioneer immediately had the auction house cleared. In no time, everyone in the main hall had vanished, leaving only Long Ao, Liu Feng, Zhao Hao, and Jiang Jun.

"Chairman Liu, this man bid against me but has no Beast Pills to pay. Under the circumstances, shouldn't this Thousand-Year Thunder Fruit be mine?"

Looking at Third Prince Zhao Hao, Liu Feng felt nothing but disdain and contempt. However, mindful of the prince's status, he still smiled and said, "Third Prince, I will handle this matter shortly. The auction has ended."

It was an Expulsion Order.

Although Liu Feng hadn't said it outright, his meaning was clear—it was an Expulsion Order. If not for the sake of the Thunder Royal Family, Liu Feng wouldn't have shown Third Prince Zhao Hao any courtesy at all.

Giving Long Ao a long, cold look, Zhao Hao said sinisterly, "I'll remember you. I hope you plan on staying here for the rest of your life."

With that, Jiang Jun and Zhao Hao left. Liu Feng then turned to Long Ao with a smile. "My young friend, you're from the Nebula Kingdom?"

Long Ao wasn't surprised that the man knew his identity. After all, he had been sitting with Ouyang Fei earlier. With the auction house's resources, discovering who he was in such a short time would have been a simple matter.

"Long Ao, from Red Fire Town in the Nebula Kingdom."

"Good. My name is Liu Feng. If you don't mind, you can call me Brother Liu, and I'll call you Brother Long. How does that sound?"

'Brother Liu? Brother Long?'

Long Ao was surprised. 'Given the man's status and power, why is he being so courteous to me?'

"Brother Liu, if you do this… what about Third Prince Zhao Hao?"

"Hahaha, it's nothing. He's just a spoiled prince. Come, I have something I'd like to discuss with you."

Curious, Long Ao followed Liu Feng up to the second floor and into a room with simple, rustic decor.

"Brother Liu, I am determined to have the Thousand-Year Thunder Fruit, but I truly don't have twenty Innate Second Level Beast Pills on me. However, I promise I will repay the twenty Innate Second Level Beast Pills to the auction house within a month."

Shaking his head, Liu Feng said, "Brother Long, I'll give you this Thousand-Year Thunder Fruit. As for the Third Prince, you don't need to concern yourself with him."

"Brother Liu, I can't just accept this Thunder Fruit for free."

"If you refuse again, you're not treating me as a brother."

Since Liu Feng had put it that way, Long Ao had no choice but to accept. In any case, he absolutely could not let go of this Thousand-Year Thunder Fruit. If it weren't for the upcoming Thunder Battle, he would have wanted to return to Red Fire Town immediately.

"Brother Long, forgive me for being blunt, but are you here representing the Nebula National Protection Hall to participate in the upcoming Thunder Battle?"

Not hiding anything, Long Ao nodded. "That's right."

"Brother Long, forgive my prying, but from what I understand, with your current strength, you shouldn't be qualified to enter the Nebula National Protection Hall, let alone represent it in the Thunder Battle. May I ask why that is?"

"To be honest, Brother Liu, I don't know either. It was all the Nebula Royal Family's doing."

Seeing that he was unwilling to say more, Liu Feng didn't press the issue. Instead, he said, "The Thunder Battle is a life-or-death duel between the National Protection Halls. The slightest mistake could cost you your life. Brother Long, if you're willing, how would you like to join my auction house?"

An olive branch.

Seeing the olive branch being extended, Long Ao was a little surprised. He said, "Brother Liu, I appreciate your kind offer, but the Nebula Royal Family has treated me well. I could never do such a thing, so I hope you can understand."

"Very well. Since you're unwilling, I won't insist." As if he had already guessed Long Ao's answer, Liu Feng didn't make things difficult. The two chatted briefly for a few more moments before Long Ao turned to leave.

"Chairman, he's just a minor National Protection Master from the Nebula Kingdom. Do we really need to go to such lengths?"

"I just reviewed this young man's file. He was considered a good-for-nothing for ten years, yet he never gave up. A short while ago, he experienced a meteoric rise. In just a few short months, he's grown to this level and even become a National Protection Master for the Nebula Royal Family. With that accomplishment alone, I ask you, is he still an ordinary person?"

"Chairman, he may be impressive, but he's antagonized the Third Prince. If we extend an olive branch to him, aren't we openly pitting ourselves against the Royal Family?"

"Hmph. A useless prince. I refuse to believe the Royal Family would go against our auction house for a single useless member. Relay my orders: if that young man comes back in the future to repay the twenty Innate Second Level Beast Pills, you are to refuse them under any circumstances. Understand?"

"Understood."

Watching the young man's departing figure, Liu Feng's eyes slowly brightened. He muttered to himself, "Long Ao… quite interesting. I hope you don't disappoint me."