Transmigration: Experiencing Life's End - Dying Peacefully in One's Sleep

Chapter 787 The Legend of the Dark River 12

"That depends on what you want," Feng Ling said meaningfully, blinking her eyes.

"Feng Ling, may I call you by your name?" Su Changhe suddenly asked.

"Sure." Since you've already called me that, why ask yourself?

"In that case, shouldn't you call me by my name from now on?"

"Okay, Su Changhe."

These three words, spoken in her languid voice, seemed exceptionally tender.

Anyway, Su Changhe felt a tickle in his ears and heart as he listened. He lowered his eyes and smiled, thinking that this feeling was not bad.

*

As dusk fell, a seven-colored beam of light shot out from the city lord's mansion and flew straight into the sky.

Feng Ling and Su Changhe sat on the back of the Azure Phoenix, watching the ground recede into the distance as the sun set.

"What's the name of this bird?" Su Changhe asked, propping himself up with his hands as he sat rather awkwardly.

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt himself being propelled forward.

"You are the bird, I am the ancient blue phoenix."

Qingyu was dissatisfied; if its master hadn't been there, it would have loved to throw him off.

"It can talk?" Su Changhe steadied himself and looked at the seven-colored phoenix with some surprise.

"Yes, Qingyu can indeed speak human language." Feng Ling patted Qingyu reassuringly.

"Its original name was Qingyu. If word got out that you have a talking mount, it would probably attract even more attention."

Upon hearing this, Feng Ling didn't seem to care. She took a fruit plate from the basket beside her and started eating.

"Qingyu is very fast; he will arrive at Tianqi in an hour."

Su Changhe took a cherry from the fruit plate in her hand and popped it into his mouth: "It seems that my decision to set off with you was the right one, which reduced the travel fatigue."

"The auction starts tomorrow. Have you brought enough silver notes?"

"So you want to make money off me?" Su Changhe asked jokingly, "How about I go back to Qingyun City and propose marriage? You marry me, and I'll give you all my silver notes, how about that?"

"No, that would be a loss for me," Feng Ling said, glancing at him.

She brought up her earlier statement again: "I can also give you a choice. If you come with me, I can give you some benefits."

"I'm not kidding, is this for real? When you say 'following you,' are you referring to a secret, clandestine relationship?"

"Yes, there's no responsibility involved, and no deep-seated interests involved; it's just a transaction."

"I didn't realize you were so wicked," Su Changhe said with a mix of emotion and complexity.

Given his personality, this is the kind of deal where he wouldn't suffer a loss, but could still exchange benefits and get what he wanted.

He should be happy to agree, but why does he seem reluctant to do so? It seems he doesn't want to have a relationship with her without any feelings for her.

“You’re just as good.” Seeing the struggle in his eyes, a smile flashed in Feng Ling’s eyes.

This topic was not discussed further because Su Changhe never gave a direct answer.

*

Apocalypse City

When Feng Ling and her companion arrived, it was already night, and they went directly to the Qingyun Inn to stay.

Before the auction the next day, the puppet Liu Ying, who was in charge of the Tianqi City Auction House, came to her with a booklet.

Feng Ling was eating when she heard Liu Ying reading out the items to be auctioned that day.

"The effects of antidote pills, barrier-breaking pills, beauty pills, vital energy-nourishing pills, as well as teleportation talismans and invisibility talismans have spread throughout the land."

Yangyuan Dan can harmonize Qi and blood, repair internal organs, nourish the body's fundamental vital energy, and achieve a balance between body and mind.

This is suitable for people who are naturally weak or sick, such as Ye Ruoyi, who was born with heart failure.

The low-grade, specially made beauty pills cannot change facial features, but they can make people radiant and bring their skin and complexion to their best condition.

As the name suggests, the teleportation talisman can be used to escape, while the final invisibility talisman can make one invisible.

Feng Ling casually asked, "How's the reaction to these auction items so far?"

Actually, she knew without asking that many people were waiting to take pictures, but she also wanted to hear the specifics.

Liu Ying was a woman of few words, dressed in a low-key black ancient costume, and looked very composed.

She immediately promised, "Reporting to Master, the response has been very good, and the afternoon auction will definitely fetch good prices."

"Okay, I trust you to handle things. Go and get back to work."

"Ok."

After everyone left, Feng Ling had nothing to do, so she decided to take a nap.

Before the auction, Su Changhe came to her and said, "You'll get bored watching the auction by yourself later. Why don't you sit in a private room with us?"

"You guys? And Su Muyu?"

"Not only that, but also his lover, the divine physician Bai Hehuai, and her father."

"So many people, I..."

"Let's go together. It definitely won't bother you. They're a family. You can't just watch me, all alone, following them, can you?" Su Changhe pleaded, trying to gain sympathy.

Feng Ling raised an eyebrow and mercilessly exposed him: "Given your relationship with Su Muyu, it shouldn't be this serious."

Hearing this, Su Changhe was not discouraged: "In the world of martial arts (meaning besides the Dark River), you are the only friend I get along with. You can't treat me like this."

She could agree, but Feng Ling smiled and said, "Okay, but you have to be able to bid on at least two items today."

"No problem. If spending a little more money makes you happy, I'm happy to do so."

He had his eye on several items at the auction for a long time and was originally going to bid on them.

She made this request not to make things difficult for herself, but simply to give herself a way out, which she readily accepted.

"Let's go to my room; it's bigger there."

Su Changhe, having gained an advantage, feigned innocence and said with a smile, "Then others shouldn't overthink it. Do you think they can easily get involved with you like this?"

What others don't know is that my private room is never the same.

"I've always been curious, do your inn and auction house use formations?"

"more or less."

When the two arrived, the people attending the auction had already begun to enter.

Su Muyu, along with Bai Hehuai and Su Zhe, had just received the invitation when they were teleported into a large private room.

"Uncle Zhe, Su Muyu, Divine Doctor, please come and sit down."

Hearing the sound, the three looked over and saw Su Changhe sitting in a chair behind the curtain, looking nonchalant.

Beside him stood Feng Ling, a stunning beauty dressed in red.

"Lord Feng, we meet again. Did you bring us to this room?" Bai Hehuai stepped forward with a smile.

Feng Ling nodded with a smile: "That's right."

"Lord Feng," Su Muyu greeted him.

"Patriarch Su, how have you been?"

"I never imagined that the city lord of Qingyun City, the Qingyun Sword Immortal who has been the subject of much discussion in the martial arts world lately, would be such a beautiful woman."

Su Zhe spoke in a local dialect, his tone both polite and casual.

"This is Uncle Zhe, a member of the Su family of the Dark River, and also the father of the Divine Doctor," Su Changhe introduced.

Feng Ling smiled at Su Zhe: "Everyone, please sit down. The auction is about to begin."