I Can't Even Be a Melon-Eating Spectator in Peace, Can I?!

It must be said that this thief's methods were quite clever.

The mark he left behind would be difficult for even Eighth Rank Martial Venerable to detect, let alone an ordinary Seventh Rank Martial Venerable.

Unfortunately, he ran into Chu Xinghe and his two companions today.

If someone is being targeted by a thief, they'd probably be a little worried...

At this moment, Chu Xinghe was very worried... Would this thief not come after marking him?

What if he doesn't come? I heard that thieves will secretly keep an eye on their prey after marking them, so Chu Xinghe's approach is... to show them!

Instead of heading to the Vast Heaven Sect branch in Ice City immediately, Chu Xinghe, along with Ma Liang and An Lan, inquired about the most expensive places in Ice City.

I have to show this thief how rich your prey is. If you succeed this time, whether you're a new or old thief, you can retire on the spot.

They arrived at a place called Green Hairpin Tower in the Ice City, and coincidentally, Green Hairpin Tower was holding a beauty pageant to select the most beautiful courtesan.

Ma Liang immediately agreed to Senior Brother Xinghe's suggestion to visit the courtesan.

Back in Yu City, if it weren't for the incident with the courtesan, would I, Ma Liang, have become Senior Brother Xinghe's most trusted confidant?

So, to commemorate what happened in Yu City back then, I, Ma Liang, would like to have a detailed chat with two courtesans tonight about the past. Is that perfectly reasonable?

Moreover, things are different now. Back then, Ma Liang was timid and submissive, but now, if the Huang Clan were to appear again, Ma Liang would say, "Just wait and see if I strike hard or not."

The Green Hairpin Tower was bustling with activity, as Ice City had recently attracted many talented young people from all over the world.

The girls at Green Hairpin Tower were putting on a show, as this was their chance. After all, these talented young men might become extraordinary figures in the Future, and if they could hook up with one of them, it could be a chance to change their destiny.

Chu Xinghe did not choose the most luxurious private room in Green Hairpin Tower, but instead took Ma Liang and An Lan to sit down in the main hall.

The main reason I chose the main hall was that I had to consider the thief's feelings.

Think about it, aren't private rooms more private... making it harder to make a move?

That's why it's easier to make a move in a private room compared to a crowded, well-lit main hall.

Although he chose the main hall, Chu Xinghe's expenses were by no means small, with all kinds of banquets and delicacies ordered to the highest standard.

Seeing Chu Xinghe's lavish spending, a group of girls were practically throwing themselves at him.

But who is Chu Xinghe?

Let alone these ordinary beauties, even the most sought-after courtesans here are only so-so in terms of skill.

Even Ma Liang seemed uninterested, saying we must talk to Deacon Yang and improve the quality of the courtesans in Ice City.

At this moment, Chu Xinghe completely ignored the flirtatious glances around him. Did he have time to care about that?

Chu Xinghe mind is completely occupied with that thief... When will he make a move? I've already taken off my Qiankun Ring and put it on the table... Aren't you going to make a move yet?

Is it because of Ma Liang?

Chu Xinghe gritted his teeth and stamped his foot, directly arranging for Ma Liang and An Lan to go over there to see the courtesan, so as to give that thief a better opportunity to make his move.

But as he waited and waited... Chu Xinghe was almost in tears. During this time, a girl even came up to him and said without warning, "Young master, please keep your belongings safe. Things often get stolen here, so you need to be extra careful."

Do I need your reminder?

I came here to see the courtesan?

I came here specifically to lose my stuff, okay?!

Things keep going missing here... My Qiankun Ring is practically covered in cobwebs on the table, tell me why it hasn't been stolen yet?

During this time, Chu Xinghe even took the opportunity to go to the toilet, but when he returned, the Qiankun Ring was still on the table.

Things were supposed to go missing frequently here!

I almost threw my Qiankun Ring in your faces... Are all the thieves in Ice City blind?

You've already marked me, and you're not going to steal it? Can't you be a little more professional?

Just as Chu Xinghe was at a loss, a commotion broke out at the entrance of Green Hairpin Tower. The next second, the guards at the entrance were slapped by several men in black and sent flying backward, coughing up blood.

A group of men in black filed in through the door. To Chu Xinghe's surprise, the middle-aged man at the front was actually a Seventh Rank Martial Saint.

You should know that there are plenty of Seventh Rank Martial Saints in the Vast Heaven Sect, but that's the Vast Heaven Sect. Outside, Seventh Rank -Seventh Rank Martial Saint Martial Saints are extremely rare. Many people may never even see one in their entire lives.

Unexpectedly, a Seventh Rank Martial Saint emerged from this small Green Hairpin Tower.

The sudden appearance of Seventh Rank Martial Saint threw the entire Green Hairpin Tower into chaos, and Chu Xinghe learned the identity of this Seventh Rank Martial Saint from the people around him.

This person is the leader of a medium-sized gang called the Hunter Alliance.

This Hunter Alliance usually presents itself as a gang, but from the whispers of the surrounding guests, Chu Xinghe could roughly tell that.

This so-called "Hunter Alliance" is basically a group that commits all sorts of crimes and evil deeds.

This Seventh Rank Martial Saint is named Zhang Dongkui. He was previously a Sixth Rank Martial Saint. With the revival of Spiritual Qi in the world, Zhang Dongkui had a stroke of luck and managed to break through to the Seventh Rank in one fell swoop by taking advantage of the revival.

After becoming Seventh Rank Martial Saint, Zhang Dongkui vigorously developed the Hunter Alliance, which quickly became the number one power in Ice City.

Of course... this "number one power" refers to the number one among the lesser-known powers.

Even if you gave Zhang Dongkui a hundred times the courage, he would never dare to provoke an existence like the Vast Heaven Sect.

What? Is Seventh Rank Martial Saint that strong? Do you believe that if you provoke the Vast Heaven Sect today, the Hunter Alliance will be completely wiped out tomorrow?

However, a top-tier power like the Vast Heaven Sect is not something that ordinary people can come into contact with.

Therefore, for ordinary people, the Hunter Alliance is already the dominant force in this Ice City.

At this moment, Zhang Dongkui's appearance instantly silenced the once bustling Green Hairpin Tower, and the owner of Green Hairpin Tower hurriedly ran out from the back.

"Alliance Leader Zhang's presence today is an honor to Green Hairpin Tower! Quickly, quickly... what are you waiting for... hurry up and accompany Alliance Leader Zhang!"

The boss waved repeatedly to the courtesan who had just been performing on stage, and the courtesan quickly put on a standard charming smile and walked towards Zhang Dongkui.

Zhang Dongkui didn't even glance at the courtesan. Instead, his gaze swept over all the guests, and he said indifferently, "Thousand-Faced Fox, you have quite the nerve! You want to devour all the resources of the Wu Lineage in one go? Aren't you afraid of overeating?"

As soon as Zhang Dongkui uttered those words, the people around him changed color.

The Wu Lineage that Zhang Dongkui mentioned was a Lineage in Ice City. However, a few days ago, the Wu Lineage was robbed in the middle of the night, and all sixty members of the Wu Lineage were poisoned and killed overnight. The cruelty of the method was appalling.

Afterwards, all of the Wu Lineage's resources disappeared without a trace, causing a great uproar in Ice City. Many people privately said that the Wu Lineage was wiped out because of their years-long struggle with Zhang Dongkui. However, although the Hunter Alliance was ruthless and committed all sorts of evil deeds, poisoning did not seem to be Zhang Dongkui's style.

Upon hearing the name Thousand-Faced Fox, many people suddenly realized that Thousand-Faced Fox was supposedly an extremely ruthless thief known for his poison.

Over the years, she has made her mark all over the world. This time, the poisoning of the entire Wu Lineage was probably done by this Thousand-Faced Fox.

Of course, not only Thousand-Faced Fox, but Zhang Dongkui was definitely involved as well. Anyone with common sense would understand that Zhang Dongkui's appearance here looking for Thousand-Faced Fox is a clear indication of an unfair distribution of spoils.

As a disciple of the Vast Heaven Sect, Chu Xinghe naturally had no access to such sordid matters on a daily basis.

But that doesn't mean Chu Xinghe was unaware of these things.

This is a world where martial arts reign supreme; might makes right. Which city doesn't have a few gangs like the Hunter Alliance?

Committing crimes, murder, and arson are commonplace for them, so why do so many Lineage go to great lengths to send their disciples into major sects?

Take the Wu Lineage for example. If they had any disciples in the Vast Heaven Sect, even if Zhang Dongkui had a lot more courage, he would never dare to collude with this Thousand-Faced Fox to poison their entire family.

What? You poisoned the family of the Vast Heaven Sect disciple? Do you think the Vast Heaven Sect won't wipe out your entire family?

But reality is cruel. Not every Lineage has powerful backers. Cases like the Wu Lineage, where the entire family was wiped out, happen almost every day across the country.

Zhang Dongkui is here today because he and Thousand-Faced Fox had a dispute over the spoils after they wiped out the Wu Lineage.

Chu Xinghe was actually quite happy to watch this dog-eat-dog situation.

Just as Chu Xinghe grabbed a melon from the table, ready to be a bystander, Zhang Dongkui and a group of people rushed over. In the next second, Chu Xinghe, holding the melon, went from being a bystander to being the subject of gossip.

Before Chu Xinghe could even figure out what was going on, Zhang Dongkui spoke up, "Thousand-Faced Fox, you think I won't recognize you just because you've changed your appearance? I've already branded you with the mark of my Hunter Alliance. You can escape to the ends of the earth, but you're really bold, daring to stay in Ice City!"

Chu Xinghe: "???"

Chu Xinghe was completely dumbfounded... Um... Dude, you've mistaken me for someone else... I'm just a bystander, I want to see dogs fight, not dogs bite me!

"Ahem... Um... Zhang Dongkui, right? You've got the wrong person."

"Bullshit! Thousand-Faced Fox, even if you turn to ashes, I'll still recognize the mark on your body!"

Chu Xinghe was absolutely baffled...

What the heck?

The mark on my body is the Hunter Alliance mark?!

I thought the marks on my body were left by a thief, so I waited here patiently for ages, hoping the thief would come and steal them. I waited so long I was practically dying, but instead of the thief, I got the chance to become someone else's scapegoat?

I, Chu Xinghe, absolutely love taking the blame... but this is the Vast Heaven Sect... I can accept punishment for taking the blame, but what the hell is this Hunter Alliance mark?

So the guy who put the mark on me wasn't a thief trying to steal from me; he just used a special method to put the Hunter Alliance's mark on me, right?

Chu Xinghe was completely stunned with anger.

I guess it's one thing that the thief didn't show up today, but can't I even be a quiet bystander?