Chapter 71: Who's More Overbearing Than Whom

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  This is also one of the most important reasons why direct disciples like Ding Yuanyan cannot afford to divide their attention to learn miscellaneous arts such as alchemy and artifact refinement. As for Lei Dong, with his talent, he would have been killed by Heaven if he had wasted that kind of time.

  Lei Dong chatted with Zuo Chao, while Ding Yuanyan occasionally interjected a sentence or two. Time passed quickly. In just a short period of time, the entire hall was filled with people. Other fellow disciples from their generation also came, perhaps to take advantage of the opportunity to supplement their skills before the war began. Especially the chief disciples of various caves, who seemed to have met before and knew each other. When they saw Ding Yuanyan, they were initially stunned, then smiled and greeted him. Occasionally, someone would greet Zuo Chao, but basically everyone ignored Lei Dong. This was because his cultivation level, which was only at the 8th layer of Qi Refining, was too eye-catching.

  Perhaps to intimidate these Qi Refining stage disciples, the one attending the auction this time was an old man in the Foundation Building stage, wearing a black robe, with a ghostly aura. A glance from him would make people involuntarily feel a chill run down their spine, and shiver.

  "My surname is Gu, I've long forgotten my name, just call me Old Gu. The old man with the surname Gu from the Foundation Building period also showed a hint of desolation on his face. Over 120 years old, in the sixth layer of the Foundation Building period. Although his body was still very healthy and he had good luck to live for nearly two hundred years. But this life's hope of advancing to the Golden Dan period was futile, even if he consumed countless heavenly treasures. After serving this generation, he should return to his hometown, establish a cultivation family, and pin his hopes for the beauty of the Golden Dan path on future generations."

  Underneath the humble tone, don't look at this old man's current gloomy appearance. In his heyday, he was also one of those brilliant and spirited direct disciples with excellent qualifications, ranking among the top three in his cohort. Of course, if placed in Lei Dong's cohort, this old man would at most rank fifth or sixth. The probability of encountering East Fragrance's once-in-a-century talent and Ding Yuanyan's hidden potential is very low.

  "Alright, no more nonsense." Gu Lao clapped his hands together, the dull thud sending shockwaves through everyone's hearts. Seeing that most people had suddenly become serious, Gu Lao continued in a solemn tone: "The auction is now officially underway, and all bidding will be closed..."

  "Wait."

  Suddenly, three people burst in at the door, with a swift and elegant movement. The leader of them wore a white robe that was tightly wrapped around his body, with a pale face and a spirited and handsome young man. However, a pair of eyes would occasionally flash out a hint of sinister and venomous intent. Especially after scanning the scene and finding Lei Dong among the crowd, he could not control the swelling killing intent.

  However, he caught sight of the old man on stage, and not daring to be presumptuous, could only shake his head and say: "Junior Brother Ku Gongfeng Bai Lixun, accompanied by two junior brothers, pays respects to Senior Brother, please forgive our late arrival."

  Although he was interrupted and displeased, Gu Ye also knew that this young man had a great reputation, being the proud disciple of Ku Gong Lao Zu. It wouldn't be good to make too much of an issue with him. After all, he still needed to establish his own family in the future, so he nodded: "You'd better find a place to sit down quickly."

  After nodding, Baili Yun swept the entire room and saw that every chair was filled with people. He glanced at Lei Dong's table again, his eyes flickering for a few moments. With Ding Wenyang present, he didn't dare to rush over and get himself killed. However, the table next to Lei Dong had only three or four unfamiliar cultivators in the Qi Refining stage, around 8th or 9th layer. Their attire was disorganized, suggesting they weren't from a major sect like Yinyue Sect. They were of varying ages, with the youngest appearing to be around 30-40 years old; perhaps they were traveling companions who were loose cultivators. Baili Yun led his two junior brothers forward in an imposing manner and slapped down a letter worth 100 spirit stones: "This table is taken by Qiguan Peak."

  "You..." The young man in his thirties seemed to have been humiliated, his face flushed red as he stood up, wanting to argue a few words. However, the older one hastily pulled him back: "Younger brother, we can't afford to offend the people of Ku Gu Peak, this is the territory of Yin Xie Sect."

  Several people left with red faces or quietly retreated from their seats. At this moment, there were no more seats in the entire venue, but they had come a long way and didn't want to miss this auction. Although Yin Xie Sect usually holds auctions for Qi Refining stage cultivators, only this once-in-a-decade event has real value. They had worked hard to save money, hoping to buy some good things that are not normally available, or maybe even pick up a bargain. However, they were not as strong as others and could only stand aside, seemingly preparing to participate in the auction on foot.

  The whole scene was not to say that there were no hot-blooded people, but rather that no one would want to offend Baili Yun and Kuigong Peak for the sake of a few scattered cultivators. Even Gu Old Man was ignored. The law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak, was something he had seen too many times before. Especially in this place, Yinyue Sect, which emphasized that might makes right.

  In fact, although Baili Yun is arrogant, it's extremely simple to get along with some of the previous disciples of Kuigong Peak. Normally, he wouldn't do something so superficial. This time, he came after hearing the news purely to provoke Leidong, and deliberately chose a location close by, intentionally showing off his shallowness, hoping to make Leidong underestimate him.

  The thunder is moving in front of my eyes, and on the surface, I am drinking tea calmly, but in my heart, I am sneering continuously. Can this trivial scheme also stir up my, Lei's, heart? And that enchanting woman from the market earlier, at that moment, she clearly cast a spell of charm on herself. Otherwise, why would a ghost pay attention to that woman who is dressed in an extremely seductive attire?

  However, Zuo Chao couldn't help but mutter a sentence: "The people of Ku Guo Peak are indeed overbearing, ruining the reputation of my Yin Xiao Sect like this, it's truly shameful to be associated with you."

  Lei Dong couldn't help but smile wryly upon hearing this. Our sect has always been an evil demonic path, what good reputation is there to tarnish? This junior brother of mine is really quite naive.

  "Hey kid, what did you say?"

  Baili Yun didn't say a word, but his two junior brothers jumped up and glared at Zuo Chao with menacing eyes: "You dare to repeat that, kid."

  "What? Did I say something wrong?" Zuo Chao, although simple-minded and tall and sturdy. But the simpler a person is, the more they are actually a naive and foolish person. He also stood up, furious: "You people from Ku Gu Feng are just tyrannical, last time you came to our Yin Feng Gou Valley to rob us, and even injured my Shifu's sister. This debt, we will eventually settle with you." Poor Zuo Chao, he had no idea that it was actually his own Shixiong and Shijie who conspired to steal from others, the four people in the know would not be bored enough to tell him about this matter.

  This remark made Bai Li Yun's whole body tremble with rage. This matter was a tragedy for him from the start. Not only was he beaten half to death by the people of Wan Gui Cave, but they also snatched away a pair of young cubs. Moreover, the other party even took the initiative to come to their doorstep and extorted an extreme-quality artifact and tens of millions of spirit stones from Lao Zu. Is there still justice in this world? The most detestable thing was that this little scoundrel named Zuo Chao actually had the audacity to falsely accuse himself with a clear conscience in front of everyone, looking at his foolishly honest face, he must not be a good person either.

  "Hey kid, if you've got guts, come out and let's have a go." one of the skinny ones said with a swagger.

  Zuo Chao took a look and saw that this person was the same as him, both at the tenth layer of Qi Refining. How could he possibly be afraid of him? His face turned iron-green on the spot, and he shouted impulsively: "Compare then compare."

  "Kid, you think you can compare to me? Go back and drink some more milk for a few years. Don't you know that between our Kuxu Peak and your Wangu Cave, we're not allowed to have any private fights or conflicts within eight years?" The skinny kid laughed loudly with pride: "I'm arrogant, I'm overbearing, what about it? Are you going to bite me, little kid?"

  Zuo Chao thought that indeed there was such a thing, even the old ancestors would be implicated. He had a belly full of anger in his chest, but he didn't dare to punch it up.

  This person is moved by thunder, although he is ruthless to his enemies. But in essence, he and Ding Yuanyan, Wan Gui Laozu are the same, a protective short person. Seeing that his own junior brother was bullied, he also wanted to take revenge on the spot. But just as he got up, he sat down again.

  "This table of yours, Tianmo Palace is taking it." A cold and icy voice rang out.

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  (HOHO, continuing to ask for a recommendation vote in the middle of the night, everyone give me one or two votes ~)