Two Great Families Clash

"Find him! You must find the murderer and avenge my son!"

After venting the resentment in his heart, Jia Lie Bi ordered his men to thoroughly investigate the Mysterious Youth and find out where he had come from.

"Yes!"

The servants immediately left the council hall and began searching everywhere for traces of the Mysterious Youth.

"Big Brother, do you think the Xiao Family might have hired someone to do this?"

At that moment, a middle-aged man voiced his speculation to Jia Lie Bi.

"That makes sense. I'll go confront Xiao Zhan. You all prepare for war."

Recalling how people had described the Mysterious Youth's methods, which were practically those of an assassin, Jia Lie Bi immediately headed for the Xiao Family to question Xiao Zhan.

Before long, Jia Lie Bi arrived at the Xiao Family. His murderous appearance gave the Xiao Family's younger members quite a fright.

"Jia Lie Bi, what are you doing at our Xiao Family?"

Seeing Jia Lie Bi's raging fury, Xiao Zhan immediately stepped forward while ordering his clansmen to prepare for battle.

"Xiao Zhan, did you hire someone to kill my son?"

Jia Lie Bi fiercely questioned Xiao Zhan. His family and the Xiao Family were already locked in a heated struggle, yet his son had been cut down in the street. The Xiao Family was highly suspicious.

"Jia Lie Bi, this has nothing to do with our Xiao Family. The entire city knows your son was killed by a mysterious young man. Instead of seeking the real murderer, you came to our Xiao Family to make trouble."

"If you want war, we'll oblige you at any time."

Whoosh...

Xiao Zhan righteously denied that the Xiao Family had anything to do with the matter. The aura of a Da Dou Shi burst forth and bore down directly upon Jia Lie Bi.

"Xiao Zhan, you dare do it but not admit it! My son once had a conflict with your son, and now my son has been killed in the street. How could there be such a coincidence in this world?"

Buzz...

The aura of a Da Dou Shi also erupted from Jia Lie Bi, blocking the other man's pressure.

Whoosh, whoosh...

Both men were Da Dou Shi, and the Cultivation Methods they practiced were both wind-attributed. Powerful gusts blew the surrounding flowers, grass, and trees every which way, throwing the scene into chaos.

"Jia Lie Bi, stop slandering us. I already said this has nothing to do with us."

"You should hurry up and find the murderer. Otherwise, your son will have died for nothing."

Xiao Zhan reminded Jia Lie Bi not to waste time at his home.

"Xiao Zhan, it had better not have been you. Otherwise, I will fight your Xiao Family to mutual destruction."

After a brief standoff, Jia Lie Bi left the Xiao Family, though he did not forget to throw out a threat before departing.

"Jia Lie Bi, take care. We won't see you out."

Seeing Jia Lie Bi back down, Xiao Zhan felt thoroughly pleased.

After leaving the Xiao Family, Jia Lie Bi immediately ordered his men to cover their faces and begin smashing up the marketplaces operated by the Xiao Family.

"Jia Lie Bi, since you want war, then bring it on!"

News quickly reached the Xiao Family. Xiao Zhan's rage soared, and he immediately ordered his men to disguise themselves as masked men and start wrecking the Jia Lie Family's major herb shops.

A full-scale war was on the verge of breaking out. The forces of the two great families fought directly in the streets, battling until the sky darkened and the earth dimmed. The scene was incredibly intense.

Yet after only two days of fighting, Jia Lie Bi and the others were wiped out overnight.

Xiao Zhan then ordered the direct annexation of all the Jia Lie Family's businesses, instantly making the Xiao Family the number one family in Wutan City.

"The Jia Lie Family was completely wiped out?"

"How is that possible...?"

The Jia Lie Family's overnight destruction caused an uproar throughout Wutan City. Logically, the two great families had roughly equal strength. Even if they went to all-out war, they should have fought for a long time. Yet the reality left the Onlookers utterly baffled. It was simply too bizarre.

Ye Tian also learned of the Jia Lie Family's destruction through Ya Fei.

"Xiao Tian, that's great. Now we don't have to worry about anything."

Xiao Yi Xian had previously worried that the Jia Lie Family would eventually trace Ye Tian. She had even prepared to use poison, but unexpectedly, there was no need for it now.

"It's nothing. Calm down."

Ye Tian told Xiao Yi Xian not to make a fuss. After all, this was a world where the strong reigned supreme. Fighting and killing were perfectly normal.

However, with the Jia Lie Family being wiped out ahead of time, Ye Tian guessed that Jia Lie Bi might have wanted to kill Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er. Ling Ying must have been unable to hold back and taken action. For someone with the strength of a Dou Huang, destroying a Da Dou Shi family was easier than crushing ants.

That day, Ye Tian planned to refine a Spirit Gathering Pill and give it to Ya Fei to help her break through to an Eight-star Dou Practitioner. Since that woman had been treating him so well, he had to show some sincerity in return.

It was Old Man Gu Ni's first time hearing of a pill like the Spirit Gathering Pill, and he was immensely curious. By now, he felt that his alchemy skills before Ye Tian were no different from those of a beginner.

Buzz...

Before long, Ye Tian successfully refined a Spirit Gathering Pill.

"Xiao Tian, you have truly broadened this Old Man's horizons."

Looking at the Spirit Gathering Pill shimmering with golden light in Ye Tian's hand, Old Man Gu Ni was incomparably excited, as though he had refined it himself.

"Master Gu Ni, don't get too excited." Ye Tian smiled calmly.

Tap, tap, tap...

Just then, the sound of high heels rang out, drawing Ye Tian's attention. Soon afterward, Ya Fei entered from outside with a bright smile.

"Sister Ya Fei, you're here. I have a Precious Pill for you. It will help you break through to an Eight-star Dou Practitioner."

Seeing Ya Fei arrive, Ye Tian directly gave her the Spirit Gathering Pill.

"This is the Spirit Gathering Pill refined by Xiao Tian, a Third-grade Pill. After taking it, an Energy Vortex will form around the user, drawing in the surrounding Heaven and Earth Energy for their use. It lasts for two minutes. Among those below the Dou Zhe realm, only those whose Dou Qi has reached the Seventh Stage or above can take it."

"Miss, you are currently a Seven-star Dou Practitioner. After taking this Spirit Gathering Pill, you can break through to an Eight-star Dou Practitioner."

Master Gu Ni cheerfully explained the Spirit Gathering Pill's effects beside them. At that moment, he could already imagine that if the Auction House introduced a Top-grade Pill like Ye Tian's, it would definitely sell for an astronomical price.

"Something this miraculous? Then I have to try it."

Ya Fei was overjoyed. She immediately swallowed the Spirit Gathering Pill in one gulp, preparing to break through to an Eight-star Dou Practitioner.

Buzz...

The next moment, waves of Energy Vortices immediately appeared around Ya Fei, drawing in Heaven and Earth Energy from all directions.

Creak...

Ye Tian hurried to the wall and opened all the windows, allowing the Heaven and Earth Energy outside to pour in so Ya Fei could absorb it more easily.

Whoosh...

Before long, a powerful aura spread from Ya Fei's body as she successfully broke through to an Eight-star Dou Practitioner.

"Xiao Tian, thank you."

After successfully entering the Eight-star Dou Practitioner realm, Ya Fei was incredibly excited. At this rate, she would become a Dou Master before long.

"It was just a small matter. No need to thank me." Ye Tian waved it off indifferently.

"Oh, right, Xiao Tian."

"The Xiao Family has now annexed the Jia Lie Family's forces and become the largest family in Wutan City in one leap. They're also planning to hold a Celebration Banquet and invite the various Major Powers as guests. Our Mittel Auction House is on the invitation list as well."

"Xiao Tian, come with me."

Ya Fei intended to bring Ye Tian to the Xiao Family's celebration banquet and let the Little Fellow see more of the world.

"Sister Ya Fei, wouldn't it be inappropriate for me to go?"

Seeing that Ya Fei intended to take him along, Ye Tian froze. If he followed her to the banquet, he would definitely draw hatred. After all, many men throughout Wutan City had coveted this woman for a long time. If he stayed by her side, wouldn't those people hate him to death?

"Go. You still have a long road ahead of you, and you'll meet all kinds of people. Consider this a chance to broaden your horizons."

Old Man Gu Ni knew that a Prodigy like Ye Tian needed experience in order to grow faster.

"Xiao Tian, didn't you say you needed a large number of Spirit Herbs to refine pills? I'll take you around the major herb shops in Wutan City, then we can stop by the Xiao Family's banquet."

"The Xiao Family currently has a medicinal ingredient business partnership with us as well. You'll meet those people sooner or later."

Now that Ye Tian could refine Third-grade Pills, he might even be more knowledgeable than Master Gu Ni at identifying medicinal ingredients. Naturally, Ya Fei had to devote herself to nurturing him.

"Alright, then!"

Seeing this, Ye Tian immediately agreed to accompany Ya Fei. He could also take a look at Xiao Yan's current situation. Since he had transmigrated into this world, he would eventually meet that guy sooner or later.

"Xiao Tian, remember to protect Sister Ya Fei."

Thinking of how she had gotten Ye Tian into trouble shortly after arriving in Wutan City, Xiao Yi Xian was worried that this outing might bring trouble again.

"Don't worry. No matter what trouble we run into, I can handle it."

Ye Tian told Xiao Yi Xian not to worry. He now had a Supreme Expert with him at all times. If he wanted, he could swagger across the continent, but he simply did not want to cause trouble.

Pfft...!

"You really are capable, aren't you? But brag a little less in the future."

Seeing Ye Tian's imposing manner, Ya Fei and Xiao Yi Xian could not help laughing. However, the Two Women felt that the Little Fellow was not lying.

Xiao Yi Xian had obtained a Divine Technique beyond the Heaven-tier, so she naturally believed Ye Tian. Ya Fei had just experienced the miraculous effects of the Spirit Gathering Pill, so she also believed that Ye Tian had even greater trump cards.

Ya Fei then brought Ye Tian back to her residence, where they dressed up carefully before setting out.

"Xiao Tian, remember to change into the clothes Sister just bought for you."

Ya Fei specifically reminded Ye Tian not to dress too plainly. The Little Fellow was one of her own now, and she had to let him live a life of luxury.

"Alright!"

Ye Tian entered the room and changed into luxurious clothes. Looking at himself in the mirror, he really did resemble a rich young master.

Thinking about how well Ya Fei treated him, Ye Tian could not help recalling a classic line from a certain movie: The doctor said my stomach was bad, so I can't eat food that's too hard.

"Huh! Isn't that Ye Tian?"

"When did that kid come back?"

"Ye Hai hasn't returned. Looks like something happened to him..."

When Ya Fei brought Ye Tian into the Auction House venue, the staff were immediately dumbfounded and began whispering among themselves.

"Do your jobs properly. Stop gossiping."

Ya Fei immediately gave the staff a stern warning. Ye Tian had become an orphan now, so she could not let her subordinates talk behind his back.

"Understood, Miss Ya Fei."

Seeing Ya Fei's angry expression, everyone immediately lowered their heads. If this woman truly got angry and docked their wages for the month, the loss would be huge.

"Uncles, we meet again."

Upon arriving outside the Auction House venue, Ye Tian waved and greeted several Guards.

"Oh! Xiao Tian is back!"

"Now that you mention it, two Black-Robed People entered the Auction House a few days ago. One of them must have been you in disguise."

"You're something else, kid. You actually fooled us."

Several Guards had been colleagues of Ye Tian's father and naturally knew the Little Fellow, so they immediately gathered around him.

"Xiao Tian killed Jia Lie Ao and Liu Xi before. He did that because he didn't want to bring trouble to our Auction House."

Ya Fei explained the situation to the Guards.

"Xiao Tian, you're incredible. If you run into any difficulties in the future, just tell us."

Hearing that Ye Tian had done something so significant, the Guards all gave him a thumbs-up.

"You don't need to worry about his affairs. Just do your own jobs properly."

"Xiao Tian, let's go."

Ya Fei did not plan to bring any Guards with her this time. With a Prodigy like Ye Tian serving as her protector, there was nothing to worry about.

The two soon arrived on the street. Ya Fei's appearance immediately drew the attention of passersby, especially the many men who were utterly captivated by her alluring figure and charming face.

However, when they saw Ye Tian beside Ya Fei, those men were immediately twisted with jealousy. Their murderous gazes practically wished they could kill Ye Tian a thousand times over.

"What are you staring at? Never seen a beauty before? If you want to look, go home and look at your mother!"

Ye Tian could not stand those predatory stares, so he directly snapped at them.

"You brat..."

Seeing a mere youth dare speak to them like that, those men were furious. Some even rolled up their sleeves, preparing to beat Ye Tian up.

"What about me? If you want to fight, come over! I guarantee I'll beat you until even your mother won't recognize you."

Ye Tian did not take these street thugs seriously at all.

Pfft...

"Don't mind them."

Seeing Ye Tian defend her so fiercely, Ya Fei could not help laughing sweetly. She then affectionately took his hand and leisurely walked forward with him, leaving those men standing there in stunned disarray.

At that moment, Ya Fei felt that having Ye Tian act as her protector was both fun and exciting.

"Ahhh...! I can't take this anymore! I want to duel him..."

Ya Fei's move completely shattered those men's composure.

"Huh! Something's off. That kid looks a little like the youth who killed Jia Lie Ao."

"Not a little like him. It is him. I was there at the time and saw it clearly."

At that moment, two men recognized Ye Tian as the youth who had killed Jia Lie Ao.

"What? It's actually him!"

"No wonder he dared to kill Jia Lie Ao in the street. He's from the Mittel Auction House."

"Who was it that just said he wanted to duel him? Go on, then!"

"It was Ji Laoliu!"

"Did I say that? Why don't I remember?"

"Ha ha...! This guy chickened out."

After discovering that the Mysterious Youth was from the Mittel Auction House, everyone was extremely shocked. At the same time, they deeply envied him. To be valued so highly by Ya Fei was simply the peak of life!