Chapter 1: The World's Most Notorious Prodigal Son

Su E is the most beautiful woman in Xinjing City, the daughter of the Minister of Justice, Su Ge. From a young age, she was known as a talented woman, and at the age of nine, she composed poetry with the current Grand Tutor, earning the title of "the foremost talented woman in Yunxin." People often say: "There is no better wife than a daughter of the Su family."

Guo Yinian, only fourteen years old, has fair skin and a demeanor that is both elegant and composed. Especially striking are his eyes, which are as lively as cold stars and as clear as a turquoise pool, resembling two priceless emerald gemstones

In Xinjing City, there are three individuals who are not to be trifled with, among whom Young Master Guo Er of the Tianwang Mansion ranks first, while the Emperor of the Yunxin Empire is only in second place

In the carriage, the song begins: "On a day of heavy snow, it is precisely the time for inquiring about warmth and comfort. Borrowing warm jade and fragrant garments, exchanging for a warm and fragrant person..."

Lin Tong is indeed the master of Tianbao Pavilion, repeatedly calling out for several Young Master Guo, his voice filled with such sorrow that it seemed as if he were crying out for his suffering and weary old parents. There is not a trace of the demeanor of a grandmaster of martial arts or the master of Tianbao Pavilion; he appears to be nothing more than a stepson raised by a stepmother.

Lin Tong also felt proud, saying: "Unfortunately, this black phosphorus bone poison is truly difficult to find. Even the Tianbao Pavilion, which has been collecting for hundreds of years, has only managed to acquire seven poison grains. If we could collect ten poison grains, even the legendary immortals..."

Guo Lu seemed to understand yet not fully grasp the meaning: "However, it is well known throughout the world that Miss Su E will not marry anyone who is not the foremost master of the younger generation"

Young Master Guo, my Second Young Master Guo, had I known that Young Master Guo was coming today, I, Lin Tong, would have certainly risen at the third watch and swept the path at the fifth watch, waiting at the door for your arrival. To have made Young Master Guo wait outside for so long is a grave offense on my part, and I deserve punishment.

Indeed, he truly deserves the title of the world's greatest spendthrift. Lin Tong was overjoyed, deftly tapping on the golden abacus. After calculating for a full half an hour, he finally let out a sigh and said: "Young Master Gu, the total amounts to 38,864,000 taels of gold. However, since you are a regular customer, you only need to pay a total of 38,000,000 taels."

However, when the main gate opened, the chief steward of Tianbao Pavilion was instantly taken aback upon seeing the platinum sedan chair, thinking to himself that he had fallen on hard times and wondered how he had gotten entangled with the world's number one prodigal heir.

Lin Tong inquired, "May I ask, Young Master Guo, what brings you here?"

Countless small characters are engraved on the four walls of the room, with each segment accompanied by a depiction of a treasure. These illustrations are the work of the master painter Lin Danqing from the Yunxin Empire, vividly lifelike and resplendent, resembling real objects.

Guo Yi is a person known as the world's greatest spendthrift, coupled with being the world's laziest individual, and additionally recognized as the world's most shameless person

Guo Ludao: "The young master of the Tai Ling Sect, Zhuo Muyun, is said to be not only handsome but also, at just twenty years old, has already reached the ninth level of the 'Great Martial Scripture', being only one step away from becoming a Martial Saint"

It is said that the Martial Saint represents the pinnacle of the physical form. If one can surpass the Martial Saint, they can attain the realm of immortals. Even achieving the level of Martial Saint is merely considered mortal, with a lifespan of only about one hundred years, whereas cultivating to the level of an immortal grants a lifespan of five hundred years

Lin Tong realized he had let something slip and could no longer continue to conceal it, saying: "I have had the fortune of meeting the elder once, and all of this was learned from his own mouth"

Guo Yi seemed to be exposed to pain, saying: "Who is the number one master of the younger generation?"

Guo Yizheng said solemnly: "You are absolutely right. Countless love stories tell us that beautiful women must be courted. If you wait for them to court you, then what you will attract will not be beautiful women"

How much is this poison? I will buy it. With a quantity exceeding ten grains, even immortals could be poisoned. No matter how extravagant Guo Yi is, he understands its value; this is indeed a lethal weapon

It is said that half of the world's rare treasures are found in the Tianbao Pavilion, and one naturally comes to the Tianbao Pavilion for its treasures

The Yunxin Empire spans an area of 800,000 miles and has a population of 30 billion, with a history of 13,000 years. If the Yunxin Empire is a legend, then the Guo family of the Heavenly King’s Mansion accounts for seven parts of this legend, while the remaining three parts are shared equally among the people of the world

The words of the venerable Master Tai Ling are naturally beyond doubt for anyone

The population of the Yunxin Empire is 30 billion, yet the number of individuals who can reach the Martial Saint realm is certainly no more than three digits. Such individuals are all capable of facing thousands alone, with each Martial Saint being equivalent to an invincible war machine, standing at the pinnacle of the pyramid. Even a major sect like the Tai Ling Sect has only eight Martial Saints, which is fundamentally why the Tai Ling Sect can be counted among the three great sects of the Yunxin Empire

He is exceptionally delicate, resembling a finely carved young girl. He is dressed in a milky-white spirit fox fur coat, with a seven-colored fairy lotus jade hanging at his waist. The garment is woven from thirty thousand strands of warm golden soft silk, and even the boots on his feet are made of pure gold. As he walks, the sound of gold clinks and jade chimes, truly embodying luxury.

Guo Yi had a hint of displeasure on his face. He patted Lin Tong on the shoulder and said with a malicious smile: "Since you are so disappointing, I shall not let you down today. I will buy all the treasures in Tianbao Pavilion."

Call someone to move all these treasures back, just in time to serve as a birthday gift for the matriarch's one hundredth birthday

... ...

I apologize, but it has just been purchased by someone else said Lin Tong with an apologetic smile

"Why are you not convinced?" Guo Yi turned around and said with a smile

At tonight's birthday banquet, I heard that Zhuo Muyun will also be attending. I must return early to make arrangements, so he understands that being the top expert of the younger generation is quite challenging.

Such a formidable poison, it can even instantly kill a martial saint. Guo Yi is very interested in the "Black Phosphorus Bone Poison"

The title of the world's greatest spendthrift is indeed well-deserved. Lin Tong's heart secretly acknowledged this, yet his face blossomed with a smile, for the world's greatest spendthrift is also the world's greatest fortune god

Open the door, open the door, hurry up and open the door for me, you have disrupted my young master's pursuit of romance, I will burn down your Tianbao Pavilion! The grand entrance of Tianbao Pavilion was kicked and battered by someone.

"I dare not, I dare not..." Lin Tong could only swallow his anger, for in front of the Guo family at the Tianwang Mansion, no one dared to speak loudly.

Guo Lu is Guo Yi's personal attendant, also referred to as "Master Lu" by the old steward. Upon hearing this, he noticed Lin Tong's unusual expression and quickly asked, "Could it be that this black phosphorus bone poison can even kill... even deities?"

"You are too kind, my lord." Guo Yi's voice was very pleasant, like a gentle breeze in summer and a warm fire in winter

The "Little Heavenly King" Guo Yi, the second young master Guo, is currently sitting in a platinum sedan chair outside the Tianbao Pavilion, lost in thoughts of his goddess, the most beautiful woman in Xinjing City, Su E. Occasionally, he licks his delicately carved lips, drooling all over his clothes. At that moment, an urgent voice from outside the sedan chair interrupts the beautiful dream of the second young master Guo

It is already a monumental challenge to get Guo Er Shao to step outside, let alone in such inclement weather. What extraordinary treasures does Tianbao Pavilion possess that could attract this unparalleled scoundrel? Even Lin Tong himself doubts whether there is some significant treasure emerging from Tianbao Pavilion that he is unaware of.

Tianbao Pavilion is the largest treasure tower in Xinjing City, with its influence permeating various industries, making it a paradise for the wealthy. The finest weapons, the most beautiful women, and even entire cities can be purchased here, as long as one has money. It is not only about having a large family business but also about having a powerful backing, as the force behind it is one of the three major sects of the Yunxin Empire, the Tai Ling Sect.

Guo Yi tossed a couple of pieces of broken gold to Lin Tong, then hummed a little tune as he walked out of the Tianbao Pavilion

A platinum sedan chair, carried by eight men, swiftly advanced along Zhuque Avenue in the biting cold wind. The chair came to a halt in front of a gilded five-story pavilion, and the person inside was anxious, for he had an urgent matter to attend to

Who would dare to act recklessly at the Tianbao Pavilion, and even go so far as to threaten to burn it down?

Quickly... quickly, please have the master come out to receive guests, it is urgent, if we delay even a moment, our Tianbao Pavilion may be lost

Wanbao Pool is an artificially constructed small cold pond, measuring only ten meters on each side. Inside, white mist swirls, and the chill is piercing, even colder than outside the Tianbao Pavilion. Standing by the edge of the pool, it is nearly impossible to see anything, with only the thick white frost on the ground visible.

Currently, the Yunxin Empire is home to three deities, who are the ancestors of the three major sects. This is also the reason why the three major sects hold a transcendent position in the Yunxin Empire, with disciples exceeding one hundred thousand.

Black Phosphorus Bone Poison, collected from the extremely dark lands where millions have perished, is formed from countless white bones compressed over tens of thousands of years. It exists deep within the Earth's core, making it impossible to collect, though minute particles can occasionally be found in volcanic ash. Black Phosphorus Bone Poison is powdery and black, yet becomes colorless and tasteless upon dissolving in water, capable of instantly killing martial arts masters.

What treasure could attract Young Master Guo Er to venture out in such cold weather

Guo Yixian is clearly not visiting Wanbao Pool for the first time and is well aware of its rules

The master of Tianbao Pavilion rarely makes an appearance. It is said that his cultivation has already reached the eighth level of the "Great Martial Scripture." He holds a respectable position even within the Tai Ling Sect. The young servant at the door is named Guo Lu. Even a million Guo Lus would not warrant a personal audience with the master. However, his master, the second young master of the Guo family, is quite formidable, known as the living King of Hell in Xinjing City. Anyone who encounters him is bound to have bad luck, and even the master would not dare to offend him.

"From now on, whoever becomes the foremost master of the younger generation will be my enemy." Guo Yi climbed into the sedan chair and said, "Move all the spiritual treasures from the Tianbao Pavilion to the Su residence, and say that it is a tribute from this young master to the esteemed fiancée, Su E."

Guo Lu smiled and said: "In the entire Yunxin Empire, who doesn't know that Miss Su E is your fiancée, young master? Who would dare to harm her? Isn't that courting death?"

Guo Yi left gracefully and departed calmly, but behind him, Lin Tong, the master of Tianbao Pavilion, let out a scream akin to that of a slaughtered pig: "Young Master Guo, you can't be this deceitful."

The Broken Moon Blade, forged from three hundred and sixty pounds of extraterrestrial moon iron over thirty years on the Azure Volcano, is the sword worn by the Martial Saintess, Yao Yue, during her lifetime. Selling price: five hundred thousand taels of gold

Guo Yi patted Guo Lu's broad shoulder and said earnestly: "In the entire Xin Jing City, no one dares to neglect sending a birthday gift to the old lady, yet in the whole Yun Xin Empire, not a single person dares to give a gift to Su E. Do you know why?"

After leaving the Tianbao Pavilion, Guo Lu quickly caught up with Guo Yi, opened the sedan door, and cautiously said: "Young Master, on such a cold day, why are you not resting in the warm curtains? You came out just to prepare a birthday gift for the old lady"

Lin Tong followed closely behind Guo Yi, repeatedly flattering him: "Young Master Guo is truly joking; who in the world does not know that the treasury of the young master of the Tianwang Mansion is the real 'Tianbao Pavilion'? My Tianbao Pavilion is merely the young master's backyard; whatever you desire is just a matter of a word." Despite saying this, Lin Tong still led Guo Yi to the top floor of the Tianbao Pavilion, the 'Wanbao Pool'.