Kill Without a Second Thought

Such a widely publicized incident couldn't possibly be unknown to the World Commerce Association. On God of Wealth Peak, Sikong Jue reported the matter to his master, but Yin Baikang seemed completely unsurprised, merely nodding to indicate he understood. He seemed more interested in the events surrounding Hu Yuntian's disturbance at Spring Sleep Tower, especially upon hearing about the appearance of a beauty even more stunning than Yan Yu; his gaze flickered, and he asked a few more questions.

Sikong Jue descended the mountain with doubts in his heart. Could it be that his master already knew about the Seven Star Blood Orchid?

"Two hundred million per plant, isn't he afraid of breaking his own teeth? This kid really dares to ask for a price, but that's just his style." Yin Baikang stared at the foot of God of Wealth Peak, recalling the scene when Yue Qianchou tried to secretly hoard the Seven Treasures Pill for sale. Comparing the two, he realized that this guy was indeed not just ordinary greedy.

Looking out over the mountain, he muttered to himself, "To be able to produce so many Seven Star Blood Orchid at once, it seems this is the benefit Niu Youde has given him. The Immortal Realm is indeed the Immortal Realm; rare spiritual herbs in the mortal world are probably nothing there, otherwise, how could they be sold in such large quantities..."

After some deliberation, Jing Yuankong and gave him three thousand Seven Treasures Pill, instructing him to arrange their sale. As for the remainder, Yin Baikang planned to keep them for the World Commerce Association's own use. Once the next batch of goods arrived, they would assess the situation and decide on a sale accordingly. After several such trials, they would have accumulated sufficient financial resources and elixirs. Once Bi Changchun entered the Eastern Pole Sacred Land, without that most formidable obstacle, the World Commerce Association's rise would be unstoppable...

After news of Yue Qianchou's stall spread, the area around the Treasure Gathering Basin suddenly became incredibly popular. Yan Zhuixing and Man Hu stood outside the crowded area, too afraid of being ambushed to dare to squeeze in. In this respect, Yan Zhuixing was somewhat Yue Qianchou with him.

Hearing the people around them mention that Yue Qianchou was selling large quantities of Seven Star Blood Orchid at his stall, Yan Zhuixing and Man Hu's expressions turned serious. They both felt that it was too much of a coincidence. They had just been discussing with Bing Chengzi where they could get a large quantity of Blood Orchids, and now Yue Qianchou was selling them in large quantities. It couldn't be more coincidental, but the price was outrageously high: two hundred million high-grade Spirit Stones per orchid.

Looking at the crowd coming and going, Man Hu said with some worry, "If we keep waiting like this, won't someone else buy them?"

"If the price were low, that might be possible, but at two hundred million per plant, who would waste money unless they urgently need it? Isn't he selling in large quantities? Even if someone buys them, it's impossible for them all to be sold," Yan Zhuixing denied.

"That's true." Man Hu nodded, then sighed slightly, "Although the price is outrageously expensive, in order to help you master your Devil Cultivation Method as soon as possible so that you have the ability to protect yourself, I'm afraid your master will save the money he would have spent on purchasing the Restriction Breaking Pill and the Seven Treasures Pill, and will buy some even if it's expensive."

Yan Zhuixing remained silent, thinking to himself, "If I can truly master my Devil Cultivation Method soon, what is this little bit of money?" But he wouldn't say that directly to Man Hu.

"But this is for the best. At least Master won't have to break his oath and risk going to the Wu family in the Huaxia Cultivation World to find the Blood Orchid anymore," Man Hu said with a sigh.

Upon hearing this, Yan Zhuixing suddenly narrowed his eyes, recalling the scenes of seeing Yue Qianchou and Wu Lixue several times at the Wu family, and said in a deep voice, "I understand, it was him."

"What?" Man Hu asked, somewhat puzzled. Yan Zhuixing slowly explained, "I know who got the Seven Star Blood Orchid from the Wu family. I should have realized it sooner, otherwise it wouldn't be such a coincidence. Back when Yue Qianchou was in the Wu family, the Wu family happened to be auctioning off the Seven Star Blood Orchid. Later, I wondered why only the Wu family had such rare spiritual herbs being auctioned off one after another, while other places had never even heard of them. Today, this guy just happened to have a bunch of Seven Star Blood Orchid to sell. Connecting the two events, it's quite telling."

Actually, he was only half right. When the Wu family first auctioned the Seven Star Blood Orchid, Yue Qianchou was just a buyer. However, after he brought that Blood Orchid back to Utopia, it multiplied into a large number, which led to the subsequent auctions.

"I see." Man Hu nodded and said, "In that case, this guy must know where there are large areas of Blood Orchids. It would be great if we could get some information out of him. After all, the more Blood Orchids you have, the better. Buying them in large quantities with money is not a good idea. This guy's price is too high. If we buy too many, our Ice Palace simply cannot afford it."

"I'll find an opportunity to meet with him alone. I have a way of getting the information out of him," Yan Zhuixing said confidently.

Man Hu's eyes lit up, and he was about to say something when he heard someone behind him laugh, "So Brother Man and Brother Yan are here too." The two turned around and saw that it was none other than Hu Yuntian. Judging from his happy expression, it seemed that the embarrassment he suffered at Spring Sleep Tower last time had no effect on him.

Hu Yuntian was followed by four attendants. After the three of them greeted him, Hu Yuntian glanced at the crowded area and said with a smile, "Could it be that you two are also here to watch the fun? Why don't you go in and take a look?"

"It's beneath me to squeeze in with them," Man Hu said dismissively, offering a convenient excuse.

"Haha! This is easy." Hu Yuntian waved to the four people behind him, and the four immediately cleared the way, shouting, "Make way, make way..." When the people who were being chased away saw that they were from Yun Palace, they all made way for them.

"Please!" Hu Yuntian waved to the two men, inviting them inside. They exchanged a glance, then followed him in without further ado.

Yue Qianchou's stall had been set up for half a day, attracting many onlookers but attracting no customers. The Seven Star Blood Orchid remained unsold, but several of Ye Cheng's pile of broken stones sold for a high price, fetching over 50,000 high-grade Spirit Stones. Ye Cheng naturally knew he was benefiting from Yue Qianchou's success, so he offered to give him the Spirit Stone. Yue Qianchou, of course, wouldn't take advantage of such a deal and resolutely refused.

Having been stared at like a monkey for so long, Yue Qianchou was a little annoyed. He was trying to comfort himself by telling himself to be patient when he suddenly heard someone shouting to clear a path. He turned his head and saw several people walking over with imposing bearing. He didn't recognize Hu Yuntian in front of him, and he was taken aback when he saw Man Hu and Yan Zhuixing.

Upon seeing him, Manhu couldn't help but recall the death of his Second Brother, and his expression turned grim. Man Hu Yan Zhuixing, on the other hand, cupped his hands and smiled, "Brother Yue, I didn't expect to meet you here again."

Hu Yuntian looked around and asked knowingly, "So you two know each other." Everyone knew that Yue Qianchou and Yan Zhuixing were old enemies in the Huaxia Cultivation World.

Yue Qianchou stood up, cupped his hands in a salute, and smiled, "I was wondering why my eyelids were twitching all day; turns out an old friend has come. Brother Yan, I've missed you terribly since we parted ways in China." His words were completely nonsensical, it was unclear whether he was flattering or insulting. As soon as he stood up, Ye Cheng, unable to remain seated, quickly followed suit.

Yan Zhuixing didn't take it seriously. He had already experienced this guy's verbal skills before and had never gained the upper hand. Trying to verbally spar with him was just asking for trouble.

"This is Hu Yuntian, the Third Young Master of the Yun Palace in the Dongzheng Kingdom," Yan Zhuixing introduced meaningfully, emphasizing the name Hu Yuntian. He had come to a conclusion today and wanted to test it out: was a woman Yue Qianchou's weakness? Wasn't there a rumor in the Huaxia Cultivation World that Hundred Charm Demoness was Yue Qianchou's lover?

Upon hearing that the man was Hu Yuntian, Yue Qianchou's expression changed slightly. He glanced at him coldly and said, "You're the Hu Yuntian who snatched people from Spring Sleep Tower?" Yan Zhuixing thought to himself, "Just as I thought," and then smiled without saying a word.

Hu Yuntian was taken aback, sensing something was amiss. Judging from the man's tone, he seemed rather displeased with him, and he wondered what he had done to offend him. He paused, then chuckled, "My impulsive actions were a bit rash; I apologize for the embarrassment, Brother Yue. But I have long admired Brother Yue's reputation as the number one expert below the Spirit Transformation stage!" As he spoke, he glanced at Yan Zhuixing, realizing he had been tricked.

Yue Qianchou glanced at Yan Zhuixing, then scanned his surroundings, barely managing to refrain from making a move on the spot. He casually sat down in a chair, his face expressionless, and said, "Gentlemen, I'm currently doing business. We can chat later when you have time. If you're not buying anything, please move aside and don't interfere with my business."

Hu Yuntian's expression changed. He was a man used to being arrogant, and Yue Qianchou had Yue Qianchou embarrassed him, especially in front of everyone. He almost couldn't hold back anymore, but he knew that Wen Lanfeng was right there in the Treasure Gathering Basin, so he had to endure it, since his father wasn't as powerful as Wen Lanfeng.

However, his guards were overly diligent and failed to grasp their leader's intentions. One of the guards, presumably the leader, shouted, "How dare you!"

Hu Yuntian wanted to instruct his subordinates to be more disciplined, but he was a little too slow. Yue Qianchou raised an eyebrow, said nothing more, flicked his sleeve, and with a whooshing sound, a cluster of green lights shot out swiftly...

The guard was shocked, not expecting the other party to attack without warning. He was a disciple of the Cloud Palace! Trapped in the crowd, it was difficult to hide, especially at such close range. The only place he could hide was above, so he immediately darted upwards.

But the opponent had anticipated this. He had only jumped about half a person's height when a figure descended from the sky, wielding a Great Black Saber and slashing down at him. In a flash, a flying sword shot out to meet the attack. With a "clang," the flying sword broke in two. The distance was too close, and there was no way to dodge in any direction. Another flying sword was closing in from below.

Startled, the guard had no choice but to unleash his protective Gang Qi. However, he seemed to have forgotten what kind of weapon Yue Qianchou wielded—the infamous Great Black Saber that had once caused countless bloodshed. "Pfft... Ah!" A scream rang out, and to everyone's horror, the Great Black Saber sliced through the guard's protective Gang Qi like a watermelon, cleaving him in two.

The process was complex, yet it all happened in the blink of an eye. No one could have predicted that Yue Qianchou would dare to act so suddenly at the Treasure Gathering Basin, without any warning. Hu Yuntian, Yan Zhuixing, and Man Hu were all stunned, not expecting this guy to be so reckless. It wasn't until Yue Qianchou killed the guard with a single stroke that the surrounding area reacted. Chaos erupted as people scattered, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire. In such a crowded situation, the scene was predictably chaotic—a chaotic jostling of people...

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