Very Interesting, Extremely Interesting!

"Kid, who exactly are you? Do you know who I am?"

Clearly, the enraged Yu Tianheng had begun trying to use his status to intimidate others.

Xiao Yin had not known before, but from the way they addressed him just now, he had figured it out.

"Aren't you just the young master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"

A mocking curve lifted at Xiao Yin's lips. "Before you open your mouth next time, open your eyes first and weigh your own worth.

Just because you're wearing dragon skin doesn't make you a dragon. There are always greater heavens beyond heaven and greater people beyond people. Didn't your elders teach you that?"

Every word he spoke was like an icy needle, stabbing viciously into the place Yu Tianheng was proudest of!

Yu Tianheng trembled with fury, his fists clenched tight. His Soul Power surged out uncontrollably, blue arcs of lightning crackling around his hair, yet he could not utter a single word in rebuttal!

Before that unfathomable aura, his little bit of pride had been crushed to pieces!

"Lingling, let's go. Let's take a look at your family's Whale Rubber."

Xiao Yin no longer paid attention to Yu Tianheng, who was like a clown leaping about on a stage. He spoke gently to Ye Lingling, as though that one-sided humiliation had never happened.

"Mm!"

Ye Lingling nodded vigorously. A pure smile bloomed across her cool face, as though seeing Xiao Yin slap Yu Tianheng in the face had made her even happier than venting her own frustration.

She did not even spare Yu Tianheng a glance. Naturally following at Xiao Yin's side, the two of them walked shoulder to shoulder toward the exit of the auction house.

"You... you two... stop right there!"

Watching their retreating backs, Yu Tianheng felt a surge of evil fire rush straight to his head. His reason was instantly overwhelmed by jealousy and humiliation!

With an angry roar, he was about to chase after them!

At that moment, a cool, soft hand carrying irresistible strength gently pressed down on his shoulder.

"Tianheng."

Dugu Yan's voice rang out, still carrying that lazy magnetism, but beneath that laziness lay a deep disappointment.

Yu Tianheng stiffened and turned around, only to see Dugu Yan's strange green eyes quietly watching him.

"Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough?"

Dugu Yan's voice was soft, yet it was like a bucket of icy water dumped over Yu Tianheng's head.

"The young master of the mighty Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, chasing after someone and snapping at them like a market shrew? Where is your bearing? Where is your pride? Is it just because he's stronger than you?"

She looked at Yu Tianheng's face, twisted by rage, then at the backs of Xiao Yin and Ye Lingling vanishing through the doorway. A tremendously intense interest flashed through the depths of her green eyes.

"That Xiao Yin... is very interesting. Extremely interesting." Dugu Yan's red lips parted slightly, and the tip of her tongue gently swept across the corner of her mouth, like a venomous snake locking onto new prey.

"Losing isn't shameful. But refusing to accept defeat... that is truly disappointing."

She released him and no longer looked at Yu Tianheng, who stood frozen in place. Her alluring figure swayed as she walked off alone in another direction, leaving behind only a back filled with Charm.

Yu Tianheng stood where he was, looking in the direction Dugu Yan had gone, then at the doorway where Xiao Yin had disappeared. A tremendous sense of humiliation completely engulfed him!

He suddenly slammed a fist into the display pillar beside him, and cracks immediately spread across the expensive crystal cover!

"Xiao Yin!!!"

He growled that name, his eyes filled with venomous resentment.

He would remember today's humiliation!

Meanwhile, Xiao Yin and Ye Lingling were already walking side by side through the streets of Heaven Dou City, where the lights had just begun to glow.

As for Yu Tianheng's hatred? Heh, he was merely a jumping clown.

The Ye Clan residence was not located in Heaven Dou City's district of nobles and dignitaries, but in a relatively quiet and elegant garden district.

Tall courtyard walls were covered in ivy. The vermilion-lacquered gates were ancient and imposing, while a plaque carved with exquisite begonia patterns hung above them, exuding a low-key, reserved heritage.

Ye Lingling led Xiao Yin through a courtyard lush with flowers and trees. The air was filled with the faint fragrance of medicinal herbs and begonias, soothing the mind and refreshing the spirit.

When the servants in the residence saw Ye Lingling, they respectfully bowed. When their gazes fell upon Xiao Yin at her side, they all carried a trace of curiosity.

"Mom! I'm back!"

Ye Lingling's clear voice rang through the quiet residence with a rare hint of excitement.

Very soon, a gentle figure appeared at the entrance to the main hall. It was Ye Qingyi.

She was still wearing that plain, elegant moon-white gown, draped around her tall and voluptuous figure like cascading moonlight.

Especially eye-catching was the ample fullness standing proudly before her chest. Beneath the soft fabric of her gown, its full contours were clearly visible!

Those rolling peaks rose and fell gently with her breathing, as though they might break free from that thin layer of moon-white restraint at any moment and reveal their breathtaking curves without reservation!

The moment she saw Xiao Yin beside Ye Lingling, her calm eyes instantly lit up, and an undisguised smile of delight blossomed across her face.

"Xiao Yin?!"

Ye Qingyi hurried over, carefully examining Xiao Yin from head to toe, her eyes full of admiration.

"It really is you! Lingling sent word earlier that she had run into you, but I could hardly believe it. It hasn't even been that long since we last met, yet your changes... are simply enormous!"

She could clearly sense the aura of immense power contained within Xiao Yin. Compared with when they had met in Star Dou Forest, he had grown stronger by several times over!

"Aunt Ye, pardon the intrusion." Xiao Yin bowed slightly in greeting, a sincere smile on his face.

Toward this elder who had once offered him help and kindness, he also carried a measure of gratitude in his heart.

"Come in and sit! Why talk about intrusion? Aunt Ye couldn't be happier that you came!"

Ye Qingyi warmly took Xiao Yin by the arm and led him into the main hall.

After they sat down and tea was served, Ye Qingyi asked with concern, "Xiao Yin, Lingling said you wanted to buy Whale Rubber at the auction house. Did you run into some difficulty?"

Her tone was concerned, though deep in her eyes was also a trace of doubt similar to Liu Erlong's.

After all, Whale Rubber's special purpose was common knowledge.

Xiao Yin did not hide it and said directly, "Aunt Ye, I do need extremely high-quality Whale Rubber for cultivation. The auction house's goods are decent, but their age is still somewhat lacking."

"Cultivation?"

Ye Qingyi suppressed the doubt in her heart and did not press further.

Everyone had secrets, especially a prodigy like Xiao Yin.

She merely nodded and said gently, "I see. As for Whale Rubber... our Ye Clan does have some in our collection. Lingling, go to the storeroom and bring that rosewood box."

"Mm!" Ye Lingling answered and immediately got up, hurrying away.

Not long afterward, Ye Lingling returned carrying an antique rosewood box.

When the box was opened, soft silk lined its interior, and three pieces of Whale Rubber of varying sizes lay quietly inside.

Two of them were deep yellow in color and warm in texture. They were clearly quite old, at least five thousand years old.

But Xiao Yin's gaze was instantly locked firmly onto the third piece!

That piece of Whale Rubber was the smallest, only about the size of an infant's fist, yet it had a dark golden color!

"Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber!" Xiao Yin was ecstatic inwardly!

This was precisely what he had dreamed of obtaining!

And judging by its color, it was absolutely top-grade Ten Thousand Year Deep Sea Demon Whale Glue!

As expected of the Ye Clan's collection!