Despite cursing under his breath, Tang Heng could only attack the short, middle-aged man. The man and Young Master Dongming clearly had no intention of splitting up. They formed a battle array, each wielding an Acquired Spiritual Treasure, and guarded themselves so thoroughly that not even wind or rain could get through.
Seeing that his plan had failed, Xu Yi could only launch a frontal assault. He raised a hand, and a long lightning spear dropped into his palm.
The moment the spear appeared, the ripples in the air began to twist. The powerful attack waves unleashed by the short, middle-aged man and Young Master Dongming with their Acquired Spiritual Treasures were actually compressed.
"Stop!"
The short man called out loudly. "Name your price for the Profound Yellow Essence."
The lightning arts were tyrannical. This man had refined them to the point that they could overpower Acquired Spiritual Treasures. There was little point in continuing to resist.
He had also noticed that Xu Yi's attacks were mostly aimed at him, not Young Master Dongming. Clearly, Xu Yi had other plans.
The Dongming Family had prepared money to pay their way. Naturally, it had to be used at a critical moment.
Xu Yi said coldly, "You're smart enough. You can go. I'll talk with Young Master Dongming."
The short, middle-aged man was about to speak, but Xu Yi said frostily, "If you keep yapping, I'll send you packing first, then talk with Young Master Dongming."
Young Master Dongming said, "Mr. Wu, you can withdraw. I'll be fine."
Mr. Wu froze for a moment, then could only leave.
It was obvious that these two bandits wanted to deal with the inexperienced Young Master Dongming alone. They would never let him stay, so he had to choose between being eliminated and withdrawing. Without