Chapter 00328: The Debt Collector Has Arrived
# The Debt Collector Has Arrived
Chapter 328
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 328: The Debt Collector Has Arrived
Tianyun Immortal City.
At the Jiting Chamber of Commerce auction house, ever since the incident years ago, the security had become even tighter.
Even the consignment area now had an additional Immortal King overseeing it.
The Jiting Chamber of Commerce no longer relied solely on various formations for protection but instead depended on the vigilance of Immortal Kings and Immortal Venerables.
They even had an additional Immortal Emperor guarding the premises.
For the Jiting Chamber of Commerce, the Mo Xuan Immortal Domain was a crucial location.
They had to maintain their position as the top chamber of commerce here.
Compared to the past, where the consignment area was off-limits to most, now it was open to anyone as long as they had valuable items to consign.
Xing Quan, who was once a steward, had been demoted to a mere clerk after the disappearance of five treasures from the Jiting Chamber of Commerce.
As for the clerk who had been there at the time, he had vanished without a trace, likely eliminated.
Lan Xiaobu, disguised as Yan Chengjian, walked up to the consignment counter of the Jiting Chamber of Commerce and knocked on the desk.
"Old friend, business is here."
Xing Quan, who had been busy organizing items for the next auction, looked up and was startled to see a familiar face.
"It's you?" he exclaimed in surprise.
Lan Xiaobu smiled.
"That's right, it's me. Looks like you're no longer a steward, huh? How did you end up as a clerk? Things must not be going well for you."
Regardless of who Lan Xiaobu was, Xing Quan immediately slapped the alarm button beside him.
He knew this person was extremely cunning and that he was no match for him.
Instantly, the grand formation outside the Jiting Chamber of Commerce was activated, and dozens of figures rushed toward the auction house like bolts of lightning.
The current steward, an Immortal King, stepped forward and stood between Lan Xiaobu and Zhao Gongming.
Though his eyes were fixed on the two, he spoke to Xing Quan, "Is this the person who stole from our chamber of commerce years ago?"
After the theft from the Jiting Chamber of Commerce, Yan Chengjian had been one of the top suspects.
Over time, he had become the primary suspect, but he had never been found.
Now, with Lan Xiaobu appearing in the guise of Yan Chengjian, the Immortal King steward immediately recognized him.
In fact, anyone from the Jiting Chamber of Commerce would recognize this face.
The alarm blared throughout the chamber of commerce, and almost all the powerful figures within rushed toward the auction house.
Not only that, but the Entrapping Kill Formation within the auction house was also activated.
Everyone knew something had happened again.
The last time such an incident occurred was years ago when the chamber of commerce was preparing to host a grand exhibition of top-tier treasures from the Mo Xuan Immortal Domain.
However, before the event could even begin, the treasures were stolen, and the event was canceled.
This time, the chamber of commerce was preparing for its largest auction yet.
Had something gone wrong again?
In just a short time, several Immortal Venerables, one Immortal Emperor, over a dozen Immortal Kings, and dozens of Great Luo Golden Immortals surrounded the consignment area of the auction house.
At the center of the encirclement were Zhao Gongming and Lan Xiaobu.
"You've got some nerve, kid. After stealing from our chamber of commerce years ago, you dare to show up again today. I have to admire your guts," said a tall man wearing a high crown.
Though his words sounded like praise, there was no admiration in his eyes.
This man was Fu Shen, the strongest Immortal Emperor in the Mo Xuan Immortal Domain for the Jiting Chamber of Commerce.
To Fu Shen, Lan Xiaobu appeared to be an early-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal, while Zhao Gongming seemed to be just an Immortal King.
How dare a mere Immortal King act so brazenly in the Jiting Chamber of Commerce?
Lan Xiaobu didn't respond.
Instead, he casually tossed out a few formation flags, and in the next moment, the Entrapping Kill Formation was dismantled.
Now, everyone outside could clearly see what was happening inside.
Lan Xiaobu and Zhao Gongming were surrounded, and the crowd began to murmur.
Many recognized Lan Xiaobu's face—it was the same person the Jiting Chamber of Commerce had been hunting.
Clearly, the prime suspect in the theft of the chamber's treasures had returned, only to be caught red-handed.
The onlookers were amazed at his audacity.
They had never seen someone so bold.
However, some couldn't help but think that no one in their right mind would come to the Jiting Chamber of Commerce without disguising themselves.
Clearly, this person had some kind of backing.
The onlookers could think this way, and Fu Shen, the Immortal Emperor of the Jiting Chamber of Commerce, was no fool.
Moreover, he had just witnessed Lan Xiaobu effortlessly dismantle a seventh-grade Entrapping Kill Formation.
Such a formidable formation master made them think of the person who could casually set up ninth-grade Entrapping Kill Formations—Lan Xiaobu's master.
Because of these suspicions, Fu Shen hesitated to take action.
"Fellow Daoists, my name is Yan Chengjian. Years ago, I consigned a Dao Fruit that surpasses the Emperor Dao Fruit here. Today, I came to collect what is rightfully mine, but instead of handing it over, they surrounded me with a crowd. Is this how the Jiting Chamber of Commerce does business? No wonder I've heard that many people who consign items here mysteriously disappear," Lan Xiaobu said loudly, cupping his fists.
Fu Shen snorted coldly.
"Friend, watch your words. The Jiting Chamber of Commerce has always had an excellent reputation in the Mo Xuan Immortal Domain. We would never do such a thing. However, years ago, five treasures from our chamber went missing, and the timing coincides with your visit. Therefore, you are a prime suspect. Please cooperate with our investigation and come with us to the chamber."
Lan Xiaobu laughed.
"So, the Jiting Chamber of Commerce is planning to keep my treasure for themselves?"
The former steward, now a clerk, Xing Quan, shouted angrily, "Back then, you only brought a common fruit to consign. Our auction house doesn't accept such low-grade items. Now you're trying to extort our chamber. While we are fair and just, we won't tolerate such behavior from anyone."
Lan Xiaobu didn't respond.
Instead, he pulled out a crystal ball.
The crystal ball activated in mid-air, and a clear image appeared.
...
"Steward Xing, I do have a ninth-grade Immortal Spirit Grass to consign," Yan Chengjian said in the recording.
"Let me see it," Steward Xing replied indifferently.
In the recording, Yan Chengjian handed over a jade box.
Steward Xing opened it, and his expression changed slightly.
He then closed the box and said, "Alright, leave it here. We'll auction it for you when the time comes."
"Thank you, Steward Xing. How much do you think this Emperor Dao Fruit will fetch?" Yan Chengjian asked respectfully.
At this point, many in the crowd gasped.
An Emperor Dao Fruit? This was a treasure that countless sects and immortal clans dreamed of obtaining.
Such a thing was not something you could simply wish for—it was a rare and priceless treasure.
Now, many began to believe that the Jiting Chamber of Commerce had indeed tried to keep Lan Xiaobu's Emperor Dao Fruit for themselves.
After all, such a treasure would tempt even the most upright individuals.
"This is no ordinary Emperor Dao Fruit. This is something far superior. It's worth at least a hundred top-grade Immortal Spirit Veins. Go back and wait for news. Come back after the auction," Steward Xing said, shooing Lan Xiaobu away like a fly.
"Steward Xing, don't I need some kind of proof of consignment?" Yan Chengjian asked nervously, standing at the door as if worried he wouldn't get his item back.
"No need. Just go. Don't block the door and disturb others," Steward Xing said dismissively, no longer paying attention to Lan Xiaobu.
The recording ended there.
Fu Shen's expression darkened as he turned to Steward Xing.
"A hundred top-grade Immortal Spirit Veins? Hah, the Jiting Chamber of Commerce doesn't even have one top-grade Immortal Spirit Vein."
Fu Shen naturally doubted the authenticity of the recording.
If Xing Quan had truly tried to keep such a treasure, he would never have let Lan Xiaobu live.
Moreover, Xing Quan wouldn't have been the first to sound the alarm today.
In other words, Steward Xing had been set up.
Seeing the recording, even though Xing Quan knew no one would believe him, he was horrified at how Lan Xiaobu had managed to record it.
The onlookers, always eager for drama, didn't care if the recording seemed odd.
To them, it was clearly genuine.
"How bold of you to forge a crystal ball and try to extort our chamber of commerce!" Fu Shen suddenly roared, reaching out to grab Lan Xiaobu.
He had figured it out.
If this person were truly Lan Xiaobu's master, he wouldn't resort to such lowly tactics.
A powerhouse of that level would openly demand what they wanted, not use such convoluted methods.
Fu Shen had seen many scammers in his time, and if he fell for this today, it would tarnish the chamber's reputation.
As long as he captured these two, everything would become clear.
"Leave the fighting to me," Zhao Gongming said, stepping forward and throwing a punch at Fu Shen.
The moment his fist shot out, space itself trembled.
Fu Shen's expression changed drastically.
He was a late-stage Immortal Emperor, yet under this punch, he found himself completely immobilized.
This was no semi-deity—this was a true deity.
Not just him, but the entire Jiting Chamber of Commerce had no one of this level.
The semi-deity powerhouse from the Qingfang Immortal Domain, Sai Wuyun, was a joke compared to this man.
Crack! With just one punch, Fu Shen's bones shattered, and he was sent flying.
He knew he was no match for this person.
Lan Xiaobu reached out and caught Fu Shen by the neck, then threw him to the ground.
At that moment, not only the Jiting Chamber of Commerce but also the onlookers fell silent.
What level of cultivation was this? Fu Shen was a late-stage Immortal Emperor, a powerful one at that, yet he couldn't even withstand a single move from this unremarkable-looking man?
Now, whether the Jiting Chamber of Commerce had kept the Emperor Dao Fruit was irrelevant.
What mattered was that such a powerhouse had appeared in the Mo Xuan Immortal Domain.
The other Immortal Venerables and Immortal Kings of the Jiting Chamber of Commerce exchanged glances.
Unless they had a death wish, no one would step forward now.
(That's all for today's update.
Goodnight, friends!)
(End of Chapter)