As that faint laughter echoed through the auction hall, a shadow slowly materialized on the auction stage. The moment the familiar laughter rang out, the expressions of the Elder Gold and Silver immediately changed. When their eyes fixed on the figure on the auction stage, their faces turned even more unpleasant.
“Xiao Yan? You killed Han, the Alliance Master, and you still dare to come to the Black-Corner Region?” The cold shout from the Elder Gold and Silver immediately caused an uproar in the entire auction house. A myriad of astonished gazes fixed on the black-robed youth on the stage. Could this young man be the same Xiao Yan who had defeated the Medicine King, Han Feng?
Although Xiao Yan’s reputation had spread throughout the Black-Corner Region, many people were still unfamiliar with his appearance. Therefore, seeing such a young person as the one rumored to have defeated Han Feng was somewhat unbelievable.
Glancing at the Elder Gold and Silver, whose faces were filled with displeasure, Xiao Yan chuckled lightly. “You two find humor in the strangest of places. In the Black-Corner Region, countless people are killed every day. Does that mean that after killing someone, they must be banished? It is only natural for casualties to occur when two parties are in conflict.”
“Your tongue is smooth, but Maple City is the headquarters of the Black Alliance. Although Han Feng is dead, as members of the Black Alliance, we naturally have the right to reclaim it. But from your attitude, it seems you want to keep this city for yourself? Don’t you think you’re underestimating us too much?”
The Elder Gold and Silver exchanged glances, both of them speaking in low, grim voices.
“Han Feng is dead, and the Black Alliance has already disbanded. To the victor go the spoils; as the victor, I have the right to take over this city. If you two are unsatisfied, feel free to try and take it by force.”
Xiao Yan raised his gaze slightly, his gradually colder tone offering no more courtesy. The hint of provocation in his voice was also undisguised.
Xiao Yan’s nearly arrogant words once again stirred up the crowd. There weren’t many in the Black-Corner Region who dared speak to the Elder Gold and Silver in such a manner.
Elder Gold and Silver’s faces turned a deathly shade of green at Xiao Yan’s tone. After a moment, a sharp voice resonated through the hall: “Such arrogance! You think defeating Han Feng makes you invincible in the Black-Corner Region? If not for that old fool Su Qian and the Inner Academy’s strong support, you would have been killed on the spot!”
Seeing the Elder Gold and Silver’s anger, the whispers in the auction house quieted down. Many gleeful gazes looked at Xiao Yan, knowing the pair’s methods well. These old men hated having their faces sullied in public. Xiao Yan’s public humiliation of them today would likely make the auction very difficult to hold.
“If you two split up, you will follow Han Feng’s fate. It won’t be hard,” Xiao Yan said calmly. Though the two could barely match a Battle Sect when together, individually, they were only at peak Battle Emperor level. With Xiao Yan’s current strength, it was not impossible to kill a peak Battle Emperor.
“Naive words,” the Elder Gold and Silver sneered. “In the Black-Corner Region, there is no fairness, only victory and defeat. No matter the enemy’s strength, we always fight together. Splitting up? Only fools would do that. But since you have said so much, we might as well avenge Han Feng today, so he can rest in peace.”
With those words, surges of powerful energy erupted from both elders, converging and enveloping the entire auction hall!
“Excellent, Elders! Kill this brat and then we’ll wipe out the ‘Xiao Sect’ completely! Maple City cannot fall into their hands!”
Behind the Elder Gold and Silver, the former members of the Black Alliance, seeing their actions, grew excited, loudly cheering. They coveted Maple City and did not want it to fall into Xiao Yan’s hands.
Hearing the support, the Elder Gold and Silver laughed darkly, their emitted energy growing stronger…
Under the intense pressure of the Elder Gold and Silver, most of the enemies in the auction house turned red-faced, only a few remaining calm and composed.
Xiao Yan’s eyes remained calm, observing the Elder Gold and Silver as they released their powerful auras. Behind him, Xiao Li’s face darkened, and he waved his hand. From the balconies above, black-cloaked figures appeared, their bows and crossbows aimed at the two, ready to unleash a rain of arrows at a command.
“In a corner of the auction hall, the leaders of the Heavenly Shadow Sect, the Rampaging Lion Band, and the Rakshasa Sect, watched the Elder Gold and Silver display their power. Exchanging looks, they all shared a smug smile. While others did not know, they were well aware that within Maple City, there was an authentic Battle Sect. And this Battle Sect clearly had a close relationship with Xiao Yan. These old men trying to act tough here would only bring themselves trouble.”
As the oppressive aura in the auction hall grew stronger, Xiao Yan, under the gaze of countless eyes, slowly withdrew a white, slender hand from his sleeve. Crossing his fingers, his voice echoed clearly.
“Today, my ‘Xiao Sect’ hosts the auction. Anyone who disrupts this event will be treated as an enemy. You two old men are no exception.”
“Ha! Such arrogance! Without Su Qian and the Inner Academy’s experts here today, you dare to speak to us like this?” The Elder Gold and Silver laughed angrily at Xiao Yan’s boundless arrogance.
Xiao Yan glanced at them, saying nothing. Raising his hand, he waved it gently, and a soft voice left his lips, “Excuse me, please let these two be quiet.”
As Xiao Yan’s voice faded, the space beside him rippled, and a seductive, alluring figure emerged, catching the attention of everyone present.
The sudden appearance of the alluring beauty instantly drew astonished gazes. Some with weak willpower blushed, throats working as they gaped at the incredibly enchanting face, revealing their foolishness.
When Medusa appeared, the smiles on the Elder Gold and Silver’s faces froze. They remembered this woman, who was almost as beautiful as a demon. Han Feng had been kicked to death by her, and what made them most afraid was that she was an authentic Battle Sect!
“Damn it, wasn’t this woman chasing Xiao Yan? Why is she helping him now?”
The Elder Gold and Silver’s faces paled slightly. The overwhelming pressure they had exerted quietly weakened under Medusa’s indifferent gaze. Like mice seeing a cat, it retreated into their bodies.
Although they claimed to be able to stand against a Battle Sect together, they could only face lesser ones. Against Su Qian, they would quickly fall behind. For Su Qian, they might not fear him, but for this enchantingly beautiful woman, they felt a deep, inexplicable fear. If they fought, they would surely become her palm’s ghost.
Many noticed the strange change in the Elder Gold and Silver’s demeanor. Smart observers turned their discreet gazes to the alluring woman beside Xiao Yan, feeling a bit of shock. Who was this woman? She even made the Elder Gold and Silver fear her?
Xiao Yan, looking at their stiff faces, said with a half-smile, “Do you two think my ‘Xiao Sect’ has the right to occupy Maple City?”
“Elders, Maple City was the headquarters of the Black Alliance. It cannot fall into his hands. With your order, our forces in the city will immediately act, ensuring the ‘Xiao Sect’ is cleared within half a day.”
A man behind the Elder Gold and Silver, unaware of Medusa’s identity, spoke up. He thought that with their temper, the Elder Gold and Silver would not ignore such a challenge. With their backing, they could easily eliminate the “Xiao Sect” today.
However, he didn’t notice the sympathetic glances from other leaders or those shifting away. Hearing such talk, the Elder Gold and Silver’s withered faces twitched. They felt the icy gaze from the stage grow even colder.
Under the unfeeling gaze, the Elder Gold and Silver suddenly turned, and in the shocked stares of many, they struck the foolish man hard, sending him flying across the hall to crash into the corridor, wailing in pain.
“Idiot, without any sense! Han Feng died at the hands of Master Xiao. He has the right to take this city. Who gave you the nerve to say anything?”
The auction house fell silent. All gazed at the Elder Gold and Silver, who had suddenly exploded in righteous indignation, feeling a mix of absurdity. These two old men truly had no shame…
Smiling faintly at the farce below, Xiao Yan knew that from today onward, the “Xiao Sect” would resound throughout the Black-Corner Region.
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