The Golden Core demonic cultivator examined the items Ye Fan wanted to auction and nodded.
“Fellow Daoist, this is your exchange token. If you bid on anything, we can settle the difference at the final tally...”
Ye Fan nodded indifferently and prepared to stand up and leave.
“Wait... Fellow Daoist.”
Ye Fan turned to look at the Golden Core demonic cultivator in confusion.
“Fellow Daoist, this is our Blood Fiend Tower's VIP token. With this token, you can enjoy VIP treatment at this auction...”
Ye Fan reached out, took the token, and left the Blood Fiend Tower directly.
Watching Ye Fan's retreating figure, the Golden Core demonic cultivator stroked his beard, feeling a moment of confusion.
Why hadn't he given a VIP token to that kid who sold the Star Snow Lotuses earlier?
...
“Fellow Daoist Jiang, we in the Xiaoyao Sect have some news. I wonder if you might be interested?”
Elder Gou asked, looking at Old Ghost Jiang.
Old Ghost Jiang looked much more haggard now; clearly, his granddaughter's death had been a heavy blow.
“Fellow Daoist Gou, you must know that right now, I am only interested in the culprit who killed my granddaughter...”
Old Ghost Jiang trailed off, his meaning crystal clear.
“Whether he's the enemy who killed your granddaughter, I don't know, but this person is a perfect match for the description of the one you and the Haoran Sect have put a bounty on...”
“Really?”
Old Ghost Jiang's eyes suddenly lit up as he looked at Elder Gou.
“According to our Xiaoyao Sect's information, a demonic cultivator riding a Gale Wolf arrived in Black Fiend City today. He has Golden Core cultivation...”
Hearing Elder Gou's words, a flash of killing intent crossed Old Ghost Jiang's eyes.
“What is his identity?”
As he asked, Old Ghost Jiang handed a storage bag to Elder Gou.
Elder Gou took the storage bag.
“The disciple of the Blood River Demon Sect's Grand Elder, the Blood Refining Demon Lord—Ye Fan...”
As for why his granddaughter's alchemy furnace was in someone else's hands, that was not for Elder Gou to worry about.
Perhaps the guy had bought it from someone else; after all, he himself had bought it.
Besides, this Ye Fan's circumstances perfectly matched the person they were looking for.
Elder Jiang's breathing turned rapid, and killing intent surged around his body.
Demonic cultivator, riding a wolf, Golden Core cultivator—it was a perfect match.
The Haoran Sect's Sect Master had said that his top-grade spiritual root disciple was invincible among those of the same realm.
If the killer hadn't been a realm higher, there was no way they could have killed his granddaughter.
Crack!
Old Ghost Jiang crushed the teacup in his hand. This person had to die!
Seeing Old Ghost Jiang's state, Elder Gou quickly took his leave.
While the news was still fresh, he had to hurry and sell it again for more money.
Leaving the place, Elder Gou rushed all the way to the Haoran Sect's base in Black Fiend City.
“Sect Master Nie, I have some news...”
Just as the Haoran Sect's Sect Master finished listening to the news and handed a storage bag to Elder Gou, a sound transmission talisman activated in front of them.
“Sect Master Nie, the culprit who killed your disciple is very likely Ye Fan of the Blood River Demon Sect...”
Hearing Old Ghost Jiang's voice, Sect Master Nie looked at Elder Gou, and then at the storage bag in his hand.
Elder Gou was also extremely embarrassed to hear the message, secretly cursing himself for being too slow.
But in an instant, the embarrassment on his face vanished, replaced by a pitiful look.
“Sect Master Nie, you know we're just a bunch of beggars. We've suffered all our lives and never tasted sweetness. If you want a refund, I can only give you half back...”
Seeing Elder Gou's behavior, Sect Master Nie was also utterly speechless.
“Don't worry, I won't make you refund it...”
“Thank you, Sect Master Nie! You are truly generous, Sect Master Nie!”
Elder Gou quickly wiped the pitiful look from his face and beamed with joy, offering Sect Master Nie a full dose of emotional validation.
“You don't have to refund the money, but you must answer one question for me.”
Hearing Sect Master Nie's words, Elder Gou looked at him with some curiosity.
“Ask away.”
“Why is this guy from the Blood River Demon Sect also named Ye Fan?”
Elder Gou was instantly dumbfounded by Sect Master Nie's question. How could he possibly know that?
He would have to ask the guy's mother why she named him that!
Still, Elder Gou pulled out their intelligence report and took a look.
“Sect Master Nie, look. He is different from your disciple. His name uses a different character for 'Fan'.”
Sect Master Nie frowned as he stared at the name 'Ye Fan'. This person deserved to die!
He had thought the killer's name was exactly the same as his disciple's.
If that were the case, he would have seriously doubted if there was some bizarre cosmic significance to the name.
In any case, this person must not be allowed to come out of the secret realm alive.
Immediately after, he issued a kill order to all the disciples of his sect who were entering the secret realm.
He even put out a bounty to everyone else who was preparing to enter.
If the righteous and demonic sides hadn't just signed a truce because of the impending opening of the All Beings Equal secret realm, he would have gone to kill the guy right this instant.
...
The day of the auction arrived.
Lu Ming and Big Yellow led Diao San and the rest of their group, all of whom sported painted-on panda eyes, and swept into the Blood Fiend Tower in a grand, bustling procession.
Although the onlookers were curious about their look, they didn't pay it too much mind.
After all, compared to those demonic cultivators who had cultivated their faces into rotting flesh or their heads into oozing pus, this was merely a bit novel!
Lu Ming led his group to the front of the queue waiting to enter and paused for a moment.
Hmm... No one was looking for trouble, and no one was mocking them. How boring.
With a sigh, Lu Ming led Diao San and the others into the VIP channel.
Only then did the crowd pay them any real attention.
“Wow! Those guys are actually using the VIP channel!”
“I couldn't tell at all. Their cultivation isn't high, yet they actually have the financial resources to use the VIP channel...”
Hearing these envious and jealous remarks, Lu Ming became even more speechless.
There wasn't even a single proper insult!
The only thing close to a jibe was, “So what if they have a bit of filthy lucre?”
But Lu Ming felt that was a compliment—and a top-tier one at that.
Shortly after Lu Ming and his group went inside, Ye Fan arrived, accompanied by Huang Tianbao, who was wearing a terrifying mask.
Just as Ye Fan was about to head toward the VIP channel, a sarcastic voice rang out.
“Oh... Eldest Senior Brother, come queue over here. Do you really think you have the capability to use the VIP channel?”
Ye Fan frowned and turned to look. It was none other than his cheap junior brother, Xue Tanggao.
Before Ye Fan could even speak, the people nearby began to gossip.
“Who is this guy? He actually wants to use the VIP channel...”
“Exactly. He should look at himself first before trying to walk where only real VIPs go.”
Hearing the surrounding mockery, Huang Tianbao smirked beneath his mask.
As expected, he's not a good person. No matter where he goes, he's thoroughly disliked.
...
“Second Senior Brother, don't talk about Eldest Senior Brother like that,” Hei Lingyue spoke up, dressed in a blood-red dress.
At this moment, her beautiful face was filled with worry.
Ye Fan frowned as he watched this display, having no desire to waste his breath on them.
He turned directly and led Huang Tianbao toward the VIP channel.
“Eldest...”
Hei Lingyue was about to call out when Xue Tanggao cut her off.
“Junior Sister, once he gets kicked out, he'll understand his place.”
The people waiting in line also wore expressions of anticipation, waiting to see Ye Fan get thrown out in disgrace.
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