Plans Behind Doors

Mors and Zhihui found themselves in a well-decorated and clean room. They are sitting on a long leather sofa, their two servants behind them. Across them is another long sofa, with two people sitting next to each other. A round wooden table between the two sofas.

The people in front of Zhihui and Mors were the auction house owner and the manager of the local Green Dragon Company. The owner is a beautiful woman, wearing a well-crafted green dress. Zhihui knows who this woman is, she is from one of the family branches of the Wu clan.

The woman has medium-length red hair and gray color eyes. The woman in question is called Wu Zhin, because she is from a small branch family she does not inherit any meaningful title other than this auction house. The house cost a lot to run, and it does not make that much profit.

That is till the Green Dragon Manager came forward to sponsor her, the manager is a woman name Zhan Wu. The woman has very short green hair and light green eyes. Both women were sweating while looking at the warrior stage cultivators in front of them.

Neither of them expects to make so much profit from today's auction but seeing as these two cultivators spend the highest amount of money today. They wanted to give them the items in person and thank them, but who knew that standing close to a cultivator will be so nerve-wracking?

The first one to speak is Zhin, with a shaking voice and someone submissive tone.

"Seniors, I-I wanted to thank you in person and also give you the items you bought"

"You are welcome"

The one who answer back was Mors, who wanted to get this over with and get his items. Within the cultivation world, those of a lower stage most always address a higher stage with respect. Zhin as a mortal stage cultivator gave her respect to her seniors in the cultivation world and a higher ranking within the Wu Clan.

The couple in front of her is both, so she was shaking in her seat trying to not make them angry. Who knew if she caught their attention they might bless her with some treasures or artifacts. It is always best to suck up to those of higher standing. Zhin looks at Wu, as they nodded their heads to each other.

Wu takes out from her personal storage ring, the items the couple bought. The axe, wand, scales, boots, and bottle hit the table softly. The next second, the boots went from on top of the table to Zhihui's hands. She had used gravity to attract the boots to her hand before Mors got his hands on them. A teasing smile on her face.

"1-2"

"….Well, done"

"Thank you~"

The couple laughs at each other as they pick up their items, a batch of information hitting them.

[Earth Splitter Axe(legendary)]

[An ancient axe crafted with Gray Steel and Core Earth Crystals. This axe deals extra bludgeoning damage and has a chance to stun the enemy]

[Elder Tree Wand(legendary)]

[Crafted with the wood from the World Tree. This wand gives the user better control over the element and improves the mana usage.]

[Dragon Scales(Legendary)]

[These scales come from the Legendary Dragons, only found in the Chaos Continent. This scale can be used for a lot of crafting recipes]

[Ashes of Wind(rare)]

[These ashes can be used to improve a wind-related skill]

[Boots of Misty Step(Legendary)]

[These boots have been crafted with Hurricane Eagle leather and Wild Wind Crystals. It allows the user to move at great speeds and do great feats of acrobatics. If enough QI is infused into the boots, the skill Misty Step can be used, for a maximum of 1 plus your cultivation stage]

The couple happy with their haul smile at the people in front of them, neither of them wants to stay there any longer. As they wanted to test out their new toys and ignored the pleas of having some tea with Wu and Zhin.

----Xinyan Pov----

Xinyan was sitting in front of a group of three people. Her cold and anger full eyes checked their worth every second. After all, these cultivators in front of her were nothing more than weaklings and her underlings. Because of her standing with the sect and clan, she has gathered a lot of followers for her cause.

All trying to gain as many benefits as they can from her.

"I take it you all know Zhihui's new husband, correct?"

"Yes young lady"

The male of the group said, sweat running down his face and shaking in place. Just remembering what Mors did to him sends a shiver down his spine, if Fen have not stopped him, his head would not be connected to his body. This male name Wu Lim was pampered his whole life.

Once he joins the sect to get more powerful his pamper life did not end. He found those weaker than himself and bully them, he completed easy missions to keep his lifestyle afloat. The two women next to him, Yating and Hui were the same as him.

To Xinyan these guys were nothing more than bottom feeders, who join her faction because they expect an easy life and lots of benefits. It was time this bastard earns their keep.

"I want you all to do something simple for me, I want you to kill Mors"

"What!? No, we can't-"

"Shut your fucking mouth up and sit down!"

Xinyan said to Hui, who dare raise her voice and stand up without Xinyan consent. The warrior trio knew that Mors was stronger than them, they had no confidence that they could beat him alone. But together, maybe they could.

"If you do this for me I promise you I give you all a favor, I am sure you all would like your own land."

The prospect of owning land and becoming landowners was very instating, with the money they make from taxes they can live an ever-grander life. Now clouded with visions of greed, the trio nodded their heads. Not knowing that they have signed their death certificate.