The auction was held as scheduled. Naturally, Li Wuyang had no qualifications to enter the main venue and could only watch from afar amid the crowd outside the Myriad Treasures Tower, listening to the waves of bidding from within as his heart itched with anticipation.
He touched the purple token in his robe, hesitating over whether to take it out and try it, but fearing it might bring trouble.
Just then, the side door of the Myriad Treasures Tower opened, and a group of people emerged. At their head was none other than Young Master Jinpeng, whom he had seen at Pure Tranquility Pavilion. His face was gloomy, as though he had failed in a bid and was in an extremely foul mood. The attendants behind him carried a heavy chest, presumably containing the other items he had won.
Young Master Jinpeng cursed as he headed toward his carriage.
Li Wuyang's heart stirred. Perhaps he could strike up a connection with this "rich fellow"? Maybe he could get some benefits out of it?
Just as he was about to step forward, Jinbao on his shoulder became agitated again, this time pointing at the chest being carried by Young Master Jinpeng's attendants!
"Squeak, squeak! Squeak, squeak! (The chest! Boss! The thing inside the chest! It smells even better than the sachet!)"
Li Wuyang was startled. Jinbao had far too much nerve! It even dared covet Young Master Jinpeng's belongings? That was the son of a major figure among the demon race, surrounded by guards!
He hurriedly held Jinbao down. "Don't mess around! You can't touch that!"
Yet Jinbao was unusually insistent, even somewhat anxious. It seemed the item inside the chest held a fatal attraction for it.
Just then, a sudden change occurred!
A commotion suddenly erupted at the other end of the street! Several black shadows shot out from the darkness like phantoms, pouncing directly at Young Master Jinpeng's group! Their target was clearly that chest!
"Ambush! Protect the young master!" Young Master Jinpeng's guards reacted swiftly, immediately forming an array to meet the enemy!
In an instant, demonic aura surged, spells clashed, and brilliant lights flashed! The street descended into chaos!
The onlookers cried out and scattered in all directions.
Li Wuyang was also stunned by the sudden attack. He quickly pulled Huaihuai back and hid in a safe corner.
The attackers were extremely powerful and coordinated seamlessly. They had clearly planned this long in advance. Though Young Master Jinpeng's guards resisted desperately, they gradually began to falter.
The chest was about to be taken!
Young Master Jinpeng was enraged. He revealed part of his true form, spread his wings, and radiated golden light as he personally joined the battle!
The fight grew even fiercer and spread further, damaging even the surrounding buildings.
Li Wuyang watched with his heart in his throat, secretly relieved that he had not gone over.
However, while everyone's attention was drawn to the battle, Jinbao on his shoulder turned into a streak of golden light once more and silently slipped into the edge of the battlefield!
"Jinbao! Come back!" Li Wuyang was horrified. This was practically suicide!
Jinbao nimbly dodged the various chaotic energy currents and headed straight for the chest that had been knocked to the ground amid the chaos!
The chest lid had flown open, spilling several items. Among them was an ancient bronze compass that emitted faint spatial fluctuations.
Jinbao's target was that compass! It wrapped its paws around the compass, which was larger than its own body, and turned to run!
But this time, it was not so lucky.
A chaotic gust of demonic wind swept past, striking Jinbao directly!
"Squeee—!" Jinbao cried miserably as it was sent flying while clutching the compass. It landed not far from Li Wuyang, its little paws still tightly gripping the compass. But it was already injured, blood trickling from the corner of its mouth, unable to move.
The compass also rolled to Li Wuyang's feet.
Li Wuyang was both anxious and angry. He hurried over, picked up Jinbao, and checked its injuries. Fortunately, it had only been injured by the aftershock and was not seriously hurt.
Just as he breathed a sigh of relief, he felt several cold gazes lock onto him.
They were the attackers! They had seen the compass fall into Li Wuyang's hands!
Two of the black shadows abandoned Young Master Jinpeng and charged directly at Li Wuyang! Their killing intent was overwhelming!
"Fuck!" Li Wuyang's scalp tingled. What an undeserved disaster! He hurriedly stuffed Jinbao and the compass into his robe, swung himself onto Huaihuai's back, and shouted, "Huaihuai! Run!"
Huaihuai neighed and raced through the clouds! Little Fire also roared and spewed flames, blocking the pursuers.
Li Wuyang fled for his life, with the attackers relentlessly chasing behind him. He wanted to cry without tears. Jinbao was no guiding light—it was clearly a disaster star leading him straight into trouble! This time, it had caused an even bigger mess!
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