They followed the team out, and the journey remained calm and uneventful.
Although people kept turning their eyes toward them along the way, no one made any actual move.
Ye Luochen understood why.
They were still within the auction house's sphere of influence. No matter how powerful these people's backers were, they had to show some respect to the Star Luo imperial family behind the auction house.
Sure enough, after their team had moved some distance away from the auction house, Ye Luochen immediately felt several immense pressures descend upon them from all directions!
"So they couldn't hold back any longer."
Ye Luochen narrowed his eyes slightly.
These people were unwilling to wait even a little longer and had chosen to make their move directly within Star Luo City.
The crushing pressure was like a cage, locking them firmly in place. There was no way forward and no path back, while every enemy within sight radiated hostility.
Moreover, the pedestrians around them continued as normal, showing no sign of anything unusual. It was clear that the pressure had been controlled with extraordinary precision, affecting only their group.
"Looks like whoever made a move is an expert."
Ye Luochen sighed inwardly, but even after realizing this, he was not particularly nervous.
Elder Ma had anticipated this situation.
Since he had expected something like this and had still walked out of the auction house so openly, Elder Ma had certainly made preparations.
As Ye Luochen considered this, an almost transparent membrane suddenly expanded above the group. It was so faint that it would have been difficult to notice without looking carefully, yet it enveloped the entire team.
The mountain-like pressure instantly vanished without a trace.
"You refused to bid at the auction, yet the moment you stepped outside, you thought of robbing