Under the gloomy night sky, a cold wind rustled the leaves, making them whisper.
All around the sky, cultivators of various attire had gathered. Upon seeing Ye Yun emerge, their gazes turned towards him.
They had already seen the remarkably young Ye Yun through the private room windows during the auction.
This led many to harbor wicked intentions…
Most of them were lone cultivators who were no strangers to robbing and killing. Naturally, they weren't about to let Ye Yun, this plump sheep, slip away.
Even though he might have a powerful force backing him, once he was dead, the vast Heavenly Realm offered plenty of places to escape pursuit…
However, even so, none of them made a move immediately. It seemed they were all waiting for someone else to test the waters first.
If the target proved too difficult, they could always make a swift exit…
Facing this formidable assembly, Ye Yun's expression remained calm from beginning to end.
On the other hand, Chen Lingyi, who was beside him, timidly hid behind him and said with concern.
"These people look so fierce. Are they going to attack us?"
Even Fang Zhiwei shrunk closer to Ye Yun and said.
"You don't need to think to know they will attack. Can you handle these people?"
Ye Yun looked at the two women behind him and couldn't help but smile.
"Don't worry, these people can't do anything to us."
"Really... really?"
Fang Zhiwei still seemed uncertain.
Ye Yun nodded to comfort her.
"Of course, it's true. If they dare to cause trouble, I'll let you experience what it means to have formidable strength!"
Hearing this, Fang Zhiwei's face showed admiration.
She couldn't help but be truly curious about how powerful the formidable strength her master spoke of truly was!
With their master's confidence, they also felt much more at ease.
Meanwhile, Ye Yun surveyed his surroundings. Most of the cultivators were at the Profound Immortal realm, with only a few at the Earth Immortal realm. As for Heavenly Immortals, there were none.
The reason was simple: most Heavenly Immortal realm cultivators had affiliations. If they truly offended a super force, they would have nowhere to hide.
Not far away, Jiang Ruyue watched the scene and couldn't help but snort.
"That guy deserves it. He was so high-profile before, and now he's in trouble!"
At this moment, a guard beside her couldn't help but ask.
"Miss, that person's background is probably extraordinary. If a fight truly breaks out, should we help him?"
After experiencing this auction, they had all felt Ye Yun's unusual nature. People like him were worth befriending, and certainly shouldn't be made enemies of.
However, Jiang Ruyue shook her head.
"I'm not helping him. With his strength, he can handle it himself. Why bother?"
The guard could only remind her.
"Helping is secondary. The key is to build a relationship with him."
"Hmph, no need. If he were truly in danger, this young lady would naturally show great compassion and save him."
"But since he's not in danger, this young lady won't do anything to intentionally curry favor with others!"
Her attitude was firm, causing the guard to sigh inwardly.
Although their young lady had a kind nature, it was precisely because of this that she detested sycophantic individuals the most. It seemed unrealistic to expect her to flatter others…
In contrast, someone else was incredibly adept, even practiced, at this matter.
"I say, Brother Ye, why did you take so long inside? I've been waiting so hard for you here!"
A hearty voice rang out, and Gu Shuai appeared before Ye Yun with a group of people, arm in arm, acting intimately.
Seeing him, Ye Yun smiled faintly and said.
"It's nothing. The items were just numerous, and the handover procedures were a bit cumbersome."
"Alas, Brother Ye, you truly are a hidden dragon! I didn't realize you were such a super tycoon before!"
"It's alright, I just happened to have a bit more Profound Crystals."
"Look at what you're saying, Brother Ye is too humble."
With every word, Gu Shuai exuded the air of a seasoned flatterer.
After speaking, he glanced at Ye Yao beside Ye Yun and couldn't help but praise.
"Is this girl the one auctioned earlier? Seeing her up close, she's truly a peerless beauty. Brother Ye is truly blessed!"
Ye Yao found his praise, and his gaze, extremely repulsive.
In comparison, she actually found Ye Yun's previous criticisms of her more pleasant to hear…
What truly stirred a ripple in her heart were Ye Yun's subsequent words.
"Young Master Gu misunderstands. I did not purchase her to question her. I will grant her freedom later."
Upon hearing this, Ye Yao stared at him in disbelief, her mind churning.
This guy, was he telling the truth? He was actually considering releasing her?
No, it must be to conceal his sordid intentions. After all, with so many outsiders present, he would want to cover them up…
Even so, she couldn't help but feel a flicker of hope in her heart, however unrealistic it might be.
As for Gu Shuai, he was stunned for a moment before saying helplessly.
"Brother Ye, you truly are... a great philanthropist."
His heart ached terribly now.
The beauty he had desperately wanted to buy as a cultivation partner, and the other party bought her only to release her, was a complete waste!
To this, Ye Yun merely smiled faintly.
"I merely believe that as a human, one must have basic principles. Otherwise, what's the difference between us and beasts?"
Hearing this, Gu Shuai couldn't help but clear his throat and nod.
"Yes... yes, Brother Ye is absolutely right..."
He felt subtly criticized and decisively changed the subject. Glancing around, he smiled faintly.
"By the way, Brother Ye, it seems many people here tonight don't want you to leave smoothly."
Ye Yun smiled helplessly and sighed, "Yes, it might take some effort."
Upon hearing this, Gu Shuai grinned confidently.
"Brother Ye, rest assured, leave this matter to your brother."
After saying that, he looked up at the astonished crowd surrounding them and said coldly.
"Esteemed fellow cultivators, this Brother Ye is a distinguished guest of our Hongchen Mountain, holding a purple crystal card."
"Today, I, this young master, make this statement: whoever dares to harm him is making an enemy of our Hongchen Mountain!"
"If anyone is not afraid, feel free to step forward. This young master will have a good chat with them!"
This declaration caused a moment of silence in the sky, and many showed signs of apprehension.
So this fellow was connected to Hongchen Mountain…
If it were just Ye Yun alone, they might have dared to take the risk.
But now, with Gu Shuai present, and his Heavenly Immortal realm guards, they all backed down.
Many who had prepared to attack promptly sheathed their weapons. After all, they had no chance of victory against the Heavenly Immortal realm cultivators beside Gu Shuai…
Seeing this situation, Gu Shuai's lips curved upwards.
"Brother Ye, rest assured, with me here today, no one here will be able to harm you in the slightest!"
Hearing this, Ye Yun nodded and smiled faintly.
"Then I am truly grateful to Young Master Gu."
Although he knew this fellow was trying to win him over with ulterior motives, it was undeniable that he had indeed helped him out of a predicament.
Gu Shuai grinned and said, "You're welcome, you're welcome. Even if people from the Heavenly Dao Divine Hall arrive, I can still cover for you!"
But he clearly didn't know that there was such a thing as a "flag," and making casual boasts could lead to a terrible end…
No sooner had his words fallen, than a cold voice was heard.
"Is that so? Then today, I shall truly have to experience how you intend to cover for our Heavenly Dao Divine Hall's wanted criminal!"