The long conversation Rexford had internally finally started coming to a close. Sini Dova was able to strengthen Aunty Tang's soul in only a way other women could with one another. Making her a natural person for several tasks.
Here views of Rexford made him someone of worship as a pre Deity. Despite telling her he was just a Cultivator currently. Aunty Tang understood but her viewpoint did not change. With the fact her daughter was training within his "Household," Sini Dova explained it was more than enough for her to throw things in with his lot.
"Rexford I have been gone a while, so at least let me help you today." Tang said. "My Family is pretty influential and have money back home, I am also no slouch with my contacts as you already know."
"What will you do about Jiang Churan?"
"Ranran will understand what her father did. I have some straightening out to do back home." The white glow around her eyes led none to believe it would be peaceful when they returned home. "I have ways to deal with him as well with the help of Sini Dova and her people."
"Just let them handle it, it might get messy we are doing it." The Mini said. "Besides, lots to work on here and after."
"Do as you want." Rexford rubbed his chin not wanting to get directly involved with the domestic issue that would lead him to losing out more. "Just make sure it goes cleanly for yourself and Jiang Churan."
Returning back to the auction at hand, it was almost ending. Wu Shanghe purchased a few things that he knew Rexford would like. A'Xiu, Chang Wen, and Yanyan Hu purchased a few items as well.
"6 Million!" Wu Shanee shouted. The item in question was a branch. Rexford blinked and then stopped him from continuing to bid. "Are you sure Master?"
"Yeah, not worth the money plus give a little respect to the others." Rexford said.
"12 million!" The Lady of the Zheng Family made her bid.
"May it serve you well." Rexford said simply. With the manipulation of Space, she heard it perfectly. Standing up and turning, Rexford only winked at her. Then he spoke normally. "The Qiansongzi is only partially at the point where it can really help you. Mr.Shi would tell you that if he is trustworthy that is."
"Tch!" Mr.Shi was a decent cultivator but was getting up there in age. By no means could he rule a city himself so it would be easy to recruit him. "He is right my Lady. If collected another hundred years later, it would be a Divine Medicinal Plant that could even help bring the dead back to life."
"What should we do now?" Lady Sheng threw her hands up frustrated. Not the smartest move with the dress she had on. Lots of covetous eyes landed on her. Rexford included. "My grandfather only has three more months at most."
"I have ways of getting it done, just trust me." Mr.Shi looked at Wu Shanhe's group carefully. Besides the three females who were not that strong in his opinion, the young man carried a bit of a blood aura around him. 'That young man will be dangerous if I do not find out more about him.'
Seeing Chang Wen dragged Rexford out Mr.Shi started to doubt himself a little.
"I really want to go and see the place at night!"
"Alright, hold your horses." Rexford muttered. Her enthusiasm was all well and good but he wanted to actually go and take a nap. The blasted tree in his soul made him tired. "Not like it is going anywhere."
"I think she just wants to get you away from that woman from Gang Island." A'Xiu said grinning. She herself was feeling the same a little. "Your eyes have kept going to the purple-haired woman since we arrived. Like we are made of air!"
"The Zheng Family is pretty powerful, no wonder Master is attracted to her." Wu Shanhe thought he was helping.
"Rexford.. are you ok?" Yanyan Hu asked. Seeing him actually sweating in the cool air was odd. She pressed her hand to his neck and forehead. ".. your temperature is increasing by the second! What is going on?!"
Her sense of alarm had the others looking over. Green veins appeared around Rexford's cheekbones. Coupled with his glowing gold eyes he looked the part of a demon very much.
"Just feeling sleepy is all. Something happened earlier and I am still feeling the effects." Rexford circulated the Black Gold Sun Art a little. Enough that his body calmed down. As the features receded his gaze turned hot on Yanyan Hu. "We should go for now."
"We should, besides the Zheng Family is really too rash and ignorant. They should be happy for you to show interest in their Lady." Wu Shanhe said flippantly.
"Who is too rash and ignorant?" An angry voice said. The Lady of the Zhen family walked over like an angry tigress.
*Woom!* A wave of Fear energy left her body entering Rexford. Pushing his Cultivation up even further. From earlier to the end of the auction her concern for her grandfather went up another notch. It was borderline on obsession that the man lived.
'Ugh, the dependence on one person is great.' Rexford shook his head trying to clear the feeling away. His mind assault with the reason why she was like this further. The Zheng Family had a strong standing in the business market. The political ties were still strong despite the passing of time. 'Both for Business and for Politics this will need to be done.'
Rexford needed the government more on his side here before he made contact with one's overseas more. Suzaku needed to hurry up with the assignment he gave her. If he was to start preparations to build a large Killing Array to deal with the True Martial Immortal Sect, and the sect's kidnapping/abductor Grand Elder: Cangqin, the immortal cultivator.
A bit of killing intent flashed in Rexford's eyes at the thought of the old bastard. Chen Fan's suicidal ass may have been grateful for the old man and what he has done but Rexford did not care for the Sect and their nonsense, but he was grateful for the teaching that was bestowed on the departed Chen Fan.
"The best way to pay the man back was by ripping out his soul." He said darkly. Blacklight flashed around him a little. "Huh!?" Yanyan Hu, Change Wen, and A'xiu pulled on his sleeves pulling him from his dazed state.
"You started muttering oddly. This fever looks bad." Yanyan Hu said concern.
"Let's go to the set and relax." Chang Wen chimed in.
"My lady wait a moment." Mr.Shi grabbed her hand quickly. "Wu Shanhe is not the problem. That young man is." Rexford was not talking but his presence spread out in the place. If any cultivator was unable to detect the fluctuations then they might as well never practice again. "Shi of Gang Island greets the young Master."
It immediately traveled in the area for others to hear. A small tactic to impede Rexford's group as well as show a little respect. The odds that someone like him was in the area for just the auction were low.
"You have us at a disadvantage, our Master isn't feeling well and we need to leave." A'Xiu said quickly. Something about Mr.Shi bothered her. 'If he keeps looking at me like that, I will claw his eyes out!'
As Rexford's group started to walk off, Mr.Shi felt his power increase. The effects of A'Xiu, Chang Wen, and Yanyan Hu in one location affected him greatly. His soul called out to eat them.
"Young Master, how much for the young women with you?" Mr. Shi's eyes looked haunted when he spoke. Not only did Lady Shen back away but so did several others in the area. The people that go to Black Market Auctions are not as stupid as regular folk. Trouble had arrived and it was best to get far away. "All three of them have the perfect "Body" for certain martial arts."
"Mr.Shi I suggest you get a hold of yourself." Lady Zheng said sternly. "We need to find that Herb for my grandfather."
"That Herb is nothing compared to the bodies of these three." Mr.Shi's eyes rolled over as his tongue stretched out. "Not only can I use them to help your grandfather, but I can make you the undisputed beauty of the Province.!"
"Of all the times to find that stupid Spirit." Rexford groaned out. He was looking for that Evil Spirit for the longest and it ended up inside Mr.Shi. How, can it be found out later? "I am feeling really hot right now, best time to cool off."
*Fwoosh!* Black Gold light enclosed the entire area. He used his qi with his Aspects to prevent the Spirit from escaping.
"Hehehe, it seems you recognize me!" Mr. Shi's arms extended along with his legs. He crouched down like a crab. Tongue trailing along the ground. "I must think you for back then, I have come across so many beauties since then. but could never quite get them alone."
"Best you come with us." A'Xiu pulled away Lady Zheng. Chang Wen gestured for those to scared to move to get back. Using her qi, she pushed them back a little. "Sister Hu, I will make sure she doesn't get injured."
"I will make sure the crowd is protected." Chang Wen announced.
"That leaves me with helping." Wu Shanhee said. Rexford signaled him to help Chang Wen. "Are you sure boss?"
"Yeah, he is mine to deal with." Rexford took a single step forward striking the possessed Mr.Shi in the gut. Golden light erupts from the punch. Mr.Shi was way stronger than he should be and not just from the possession. "I understand now. After I kill you, I will break through from Profound Opening."
"I am no stepping stone!" The Spirit shouted. Its tongue stretched out to lash against Rexford's chest. Not moving, golden light burned against the appendage. "Ahhh!" Before the tongue could be pulled back, a swipe severed it completely.
*Rumble!* Up above, the clouds started spread Lightning of Gold. Black waves of Thunder came down striking against Rexford. The Tribulation of a Champion was here. Those who were Agents, Contacts, and Devouts of Rexford felt a stirring in their souls.
Images of where they would be today if not for his interference. As well as immediate images of the next few weeks without him. The images were proportional to the time spent with him.
For someone like Wu Shanhee and A'Xiu it wasn't much but for Yanyan Hu and Chang Wen, it was definitely worthwhile.
"This.." Lady Sheng looked at a gold and black thread that connected her to Rexford. Her purse glowed just a little from where the pills that she received were stored. Removing one she stared at it a little. "..what is going on?"
"Bleagh!" Purple twisted qi shout out from Mr.Shi. It smelled like noxious fumes that caused the eyes to water. "After I kill you, I will devour those three, and then nothing can stop me!"
The Lightning and the Thunder were handled easily by Rexford's body. The problem was that it carried enough force to make it difficult to take out Mr.Shi quickly. That's when he remembered his fighting abilities were developed for a situation like this.
*Brrip!* Space distorted as the Black and Gold Master Hands Appeared. Appearance greater than they were before by a small margin. With a swat, the possessed Mr.Shi was knocked around like a ragdoll. Each blow a clap of thunder and echoing force produced.
Both beautiful and devasting to see with the qi bursting about. The gold flashing all over and seeping into parts of the ground. Not to mention a few people who ingested various types of medicinal herbs or came across mystical items.