Upholding Justice Over Family

Lei Ou's abrupt collapse from his earlier arrogance left everyone in the hall dumbfounded.

"Is that Lei Ou? That arrogant, overbearing Lei Ou?"

"Am I seeing things? Didn't he just say they absolutely couldn't let them go? And now he has this attitude?"

"That newly appeared middle-aged man is no ordinary person. His strength is probably even greater than Lei Ou's."

"Definitely. Otherwise, Lei Ou wouldn't be acting like this."

"Gasp, if that's the case, just what kind of identity does that young man have, to make such a powerful expert willingly serve as his guard?"

Ling Wu said nothing as Gu Fang coldly looked at the pale-faced Lei Ou.

"Why aren't you acting arrogant anymore? Didn't you say earlier that if you let me leave safely, the Mite'er Family would have no way to establish itself in the Jia Ma Empire?"

Gu Fang's mocking words spread through the entire hall, making the discussions grow even more intense. Listening to those harsh words, Lei Ou's face alternated between green and white.

Yet Lei Ou could only force a smile.

Lei Ou might have been overbearing, but he had risen to the position of Elder and was no fool. Naturally, he could imagine...

Just how powerful would a family or sect be, if it could assign at least a Dou Wang-level expert as a guard to a Dou Shi?

Such a family—perhaps even the Misty Cloud Sect would have to treat it with courtesy!

But just as Lei Ou had recognized the reality of the situation, Lei La, whom Gu Fang had severely injured, suddenly rose to his feet...

His eyes filled with savage fury, he suddenly howled, "Grandfather, why are you being so polite to this brat? Your grandson was injured by him!

Grandfather, you have to avenge your grandson..." Ah, Grandfather!

But before Lei La could finish, Dou Qi burst forth from Lei Ou's body. He spun around with an explosive rush and struck Lei La squarely in the chest with one palm.

Bang! Boom!

Lei La was sent flying again, crashing heavily onto the bluestone floor.

Accompanied by the crack of breaking bones in his arm, agonized screams echoed throughout the hall.

"What an unfilial wretch!

It was indeed Lei Ou and my grandson Lei La who failed to recognize greatness."

Lei Ou bent forward in salute and said with a placating smile, "All of Young Master's expenses in the Mite'er Family today will be borne by me, Lei Ou. Consider it a small apology from me.

I ask Young Master to show mercy!"

Standing behind Gu Fang, Ya Fei watched Lei Ou go from his initial arrogance to his current submission and could not help sneering inwardly. Spineless cur!

At the same time...

Ya Fei's gaze could not help drifting toward Gu Fang!

She could not suppress the thought of just how powerful the family hidden behind this youthful boy truly was.

"No need. I haven't fallen so low that I need your 'charity.'"

Gu Fang shook his head and sneered. "Open your dog eyes wider next time. Now...

Get lost!

If you're still in my sight after ten breaths, die!"

"Yes, yes, yes, we'll get lost immediately!"

Lei Ou's eyes flashed with terror. He scrambled to his feet, grabbed Lei La, who was limp as mud, and dashed out of the hall.

Looking at Lei La's limp body, Ya Fei felt a chill in her heart...

Yet she also felt a brief flicker of satisfaction!

At least for some time to come, that hateful fellow would finally no longer be wandering around in front of her!

But right at that moment, suddenly...

A wave of hot breath brushed against her face. When Ya Fei focused her eyes, a familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar face entered her sight.

It was Gu Fang.

"Miss Ya Fei, right?"

Gu Fang smiled and said softly, "Borrowing a knife to kill is a fine tactic, but you must understand one thing...

A blade can wound others, but it can also wound its wielder!"

Hearing Gu Fang's murmured words, Ya Fei's heart abruptly turned cold.

With Ya Fei's intelligence, how could she fail to understand that he had already seen through her intentions?

Still, Ya Fei forcibly steadied herself. A charming smile blossomed on her face as her peach-blossom eyes met Gu Fang's directly, and words soft enough to melt the heart slipped from her crimson lips.

"What does Young Master mean by that? Ya Fei merely asked at the beginning...

What medicinal ingredients Young Master needed, nothing more."

Gu Fang simply stared at Ya Fei, while Ya Fei met his gaze without yielding. After several breaths like this...

Gu Fang suddenly stepped back, and a hearty laugh rang out.

"Let's go, then. Take me to get the medicinal ingredients on the list!"

"Then please follow me, Young Master."

With that, Ya Fei turned and headed toward the Xuan-tier area. As she moved with graceful steps, her slender waist, outlined by a silver sash, swayed in a dazzling curve!

This time...

The guards protecting the Xuan-tier area did not dare block them in the slightest, bowing as they made way.

Gu Fang and Ling Wu followed Ya Fei into the Xuan-tier area. Just as they were about to enter completely, Gu Fang suddenly stopped and turned his gaze toward the counter attendant who had guided him earlier.

"Thank you for your trouble earlier!"

The counter attendant had been about to leave when she suddenly heard Gu Fang's words and could not help stopping.

Turning her eyes toward Gu Fang, an unusual light flickered deep within them!

Gu Fang's imposing display earlier had seemed like the return of a war god to a girl of her age, leaving an indelible impression upon her.

She had thought that once Ya Fei called for him, he would forget all about her.

But he had not!

The counter attendant smiled. "It was my duty!"

As she spoke, her words carried a special, indescribable emotion.

Ya Fei, who had originally been leading the way at the front, could not help turning her gaze toward Gu Fang's face as she heard the exchange behind her.

The Gu Fang now...

Was completely different from his earlier arrogant and domineering manner.

As an auctioneer of the Miteer Clan, Ya Fei had seen many descendants of powerful families. She had seen plenty of arrogance and overbearing behavior, and heard even more flattery and fawning.

But this was the first time she had seen someone like Gu Fang, who treated even a servant girl guiding the way with such courtesy.

"Let's go!"

After speaking to the attendant, Gu Fang turned to Ya Fei.

Ya Fei gave a light laugh, turned around, and continued leading them toward the Xuan-tier area.

The moment he entered, Gu Fang sensed the difference from outside. The most obvious point was...

The strength of the guards had changed drastically.

Gu Fang looked at the high-grade medicinal ingredients displayed in the counters on both sides. Every single one was priced at around one hundred thousand gold coins, and there were also some Magic Crystal weapons on display.

As the name implied, Magic Crystal weapons were items made by embedding Magic Crystals into weapons through special methods, then using certain techniques to enhance combat power and defensive ability!

Besides that, Magic Crystal weapons were also symbols of status. They might not improve combat power by much, but their dazzling appearance and expensive price...

Made them quite popular among many wealthy young masters.

Just as Gu Fang was looking around, Ya Fei, who had been leading the way ahead, suddenly stopped. Then her respectful voice emerged. "Great Elder!"

Hearing Ya Fei's words, Gu Fang withdrew his gaze and looked at the person approaching them.

From Ya Fei's address of Great Elder, he immediately deduced the man's identity.

Miter Tengshan, a Dou Wang and the holder of the greatest authority in the Mite'er Family.