As the final item, the Holy Liquid Map did not cause the frenzy one might have imagined. There were not many bidders. In the end, it was even won by someone for a price merely comparable to a seventh grade Sun and Moon Artefact.
This caught all parties off guard, as it completely failed to reflect the value of the Holy Liquid Map. But thinking about it, one could understand. Although this item was precious, it was also a hot potato. Whoever obtained it would attract a mountain of trouble.
Although no one in the auction house knew anyone else’s identity, the fear was that if one were exposed, the trouble would be enormous.
Seeing the map being won, Ye Chu did not appear overly regretful. Although he wanted to obtain it, he could not easily place a bid at this moment. After all, obtaining this item would very likely attract the attention of both Mount Buluo and the Rain Mist Holy Land.
Both clans wished to tear him into a thousand pieces. If they discovered he was in Yushan, they would definitely disregard everything to kill him.
The auction house completely ended after the map was sold. Ye Chu waited for the other party to deliver the items he had auctioned for the Beauty Preserving Pill, then took Bai Xuan and left.
Upon leaving the auction house, some people scurried away cautiously, dodging figure after figure. Of course, there were also quite a few people with shifty gazes, their eyes moving from one cultivator to another. The jade hairpin on Bai Xuan’s head attracted glances from time to time.
Ye Chu did not rush off and hide like other cultivators the moment they left the auction house. He and Bai Xuan simply walked through Yushan City openly and without concern.
Ye Chu knew that in a place like Yushan, once one left the auction house, there would certainly be some people wanting to rob others. But it was merely a Sun and Moon Artefact. Although it was not ordinary, it would not attract the attention of truly powerful experts. As for the others, if they dared to come and seize it, they would be courting death.
But there were indeed such people. After Ye Chu and Bai Xuan turned into an alley, several men blocked Ye Chu’s path. Looking at the jade hairpin in Bai Xuan’s hair, they said, “Hand that item over to us!”
Ye Chu suddenly laughed. “Robbery is the most technically demanding thing in this world, because you need to have a keen eye. If you rob someone you cannot afford to offend, you might end up dying very miserably!”
Hearing Ye Chu’s words, the men’s gazes turned even colder. They had been observing Ye Chu and Bai Xuan for a long time. Although their faces were covered and could not be seen clearly, one could tell the two of them were very young. Moreover, their behaviour did not carry the demeanour of powerful figures. They even stopped to look at small trinkets on the roadside with interest. Truly powerful figures carried the air of experts, and would never lower themselves to examine roadside trinkets.
Furthermore, their own strength was not weak. Working together, capturing the two of them would be effortless.
“Boy, do not bluff here. Be obedient, and we will let you go.” The men looked at Ye Chu with a smirk, their gazes sweeping over Bai Xuan’s graceful figure. Their hearts burned with desire. Bai Xuan’s body was mature and alluring, and to men, she held endless temptation.
Seeing their lecherous gazes, Ye Chu snorted coldly. He did not say another word. His fingers flicked, and sword intent surged forth, tearing through the void and shooting straight out. As he unleashed the Evil Spirit Art, these men were no match for him. Although they had some strength, Ye Chu pierced through their minds in an instant. They looked at Ye Chu with terror on their faces, then fell straight to the ground, dying on the spot.
Perhaps even in their dreams, they could never have imagined that two people who showed no trace of expert demeanour and even stumbled while walking could be so powerful.
But they had no chance to regret. Ye Chu struck and completely annihilated them.
“Hehe, Brother Ye’s strength is impressive. I did not expect Brother Ye to also be an Evil Spirit Practitioner!” Just as Ye Chu killed these men, Ying Shuixing’s voice came from the side. Ying Shuixing led a group of people into the alley.
Ye Chu did not expect to run into Ying Shuixing here. He pulled Bai Xuan’s hand and walked towards him with a smile. “Brother Ying has not been following me, has he? To meet in a place as vast as Yushan.”
“Haha, with Brother Ye’s strength, if I were tailing you, how could you not have noticed? It is just that we both came from the auction house, so running into each other is not strange.” Ying Shuixing glanced at Bai Xuan, struck by her graceful figure. “Is this your good lady?”
This remark made Bai Xuan blush crimson. She wanted to speak, but Ye Chu gripped her hand. “Indeed, she is my wife!”
Bai Xuan’s face turned rosy, but her heart was filled with sweetness.
“Greetings, good lady!” Ying Shuixing bowed to Bai Xuan in greeting, then looked behind him and smiled at Ye Chu. “Brother Ye, could you do me a favour?”
“You want me to block those people tailing you?” Ye Chu asked Ying Shuixing.
“Brother Ye truly has keen perception! You noticed them already? So, can Brother Ye lend a hand?” Ying Shuixing looked at Ye Chu and said, “I auctioned some things, and people keep eyeing them.”
“Of course!” Ye Chu laughed. “Brother Ying’s business is my business. How can we let some insignificant cats and dogs ruin our mood?”
Hearing Ye Chu say this, Ying Shuixing laughed heartily. He turned to the group behind him and said, “You all head back first. I will deal with these small fry myself.”
“Yes, young master!” The group bowed in salute, then moved their bodies. In a few flashes, they disappeared from sight.
Ye Chu watched these people and was somewhat surprised by their strength. Their speed was very fast.
Not long after these people left, several figures came chasing after them. Ye Chu and Ying Shuixing stood there, watching these people with faint smiles.
“You have been following for so long, you must be ready for a rest.” Ying Shuixing looked at the three pursuers and said with a smile.
“You are a descendant of the Eagle King? An heir of the Eagle King Holy Land?” The pursuers stared at Ying Shuixing, their gazes sharp.
Hearing their words, Ying Shuixing tore off the veil on his face and said with a laugh, “I did not expect you to still recognise me here. Hehe, my Eagle King Clan has quite a few enemies. I wonder which clan you belong to?”
“That is none of your business!” the other party said. “Hand over what you auctioned on this trip!”
“Then it depends on your ability!” Ying Shuixing looked at the group, completely unfazed.
“Heir of the Eagle King, you had better think clearly. If you do not hand it over, all I need to do is say you are in Yushan, and countless enemies will be willing to come and kill you. We know you have some strength, but two fists cannot fight four hands. If word of your presence here spreads, do you think you can leave alive?”
“Haha, there is no need for you to worry about that. Because do you think you can leave this place alive?” As he spoke, Ying Shuixing surged forward, his fist smashing straight towards one of them.
“Arrogant!” the other party snorted. “Just a junior, even if your talent is decent, wanting to kill us is a pipe dream. Today, if you do not hand over the goods, we will take your life.”