As the middle-aged man and Xiao Tian appeared, the noise in the area immediately subsided, and some of the stronger individuals looked somewhat uneasy.
An Nan, who was standing close to Xiao Yan at that moment, was slightly taken aback when he saw the middle-aged man. His expression then lowered slightly, and he said in a low, solemn voice:
" Zhao Jin, you really came."
An Nan had expected Zhao Jin to appear, but he never expected to run into him here.
"Hmph, even your An Clan has received the news, how could I, Zhao Jin, not know? There aren't many auctions of Intent Class Dou Technique in Shuyang City, and the Zhao Clan has won all three of them in the past. I wonder how confident Patriarch An Clan is this time?"
Zhao Jin gave a cold laugh, his words showing no mercy. As these words fell, An Nan's expression turned ugly, and his face twitched slightly.
Xiao Yan, standing to the side, also frowned slightly. The Zhao Clan father and son were indeed identical in their character and conduct, no wonder they were disliked. At the same time, he also noticed the so-called Intent Class Dou Technique.
The Xiao Clan Xiao Yan extremely strict control over high-level Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills, making it difficult for such items to leak out. It's quite surprising that Intent Class Dou Technique would be auctioned in this city.
"No need for Patriarch Zhao Clan to worry about it. The outcome of the auction will be clear in due time."
Gritting his teeth, An Nan said in a deep voice.
"Hmph, very well, but Patriarch An Clan, please don't disappoint me then, or it will be incredibly boring."
Zhao Jin sneered disdainfully. He no longer cared about the An Clan. With his cultivation Yuan Zun, the Zhao Clan family was now changing rapidly. Under the Xiao Clan, the Zhao family was the most powerful. Although the Zhao Clan family controlled Tianyang City, An Clan were just barely surviving.
"As for you, Xiao Yan... I didn't intend to pursue the matter of you injuring my son a month ago, considering you are just a young man. But I never expected you to be so unruly, committing the same offense again and again. How dare a mere outsider rebel against your superiors! You truly don't know the immensity of heaven and earth!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Mingjie and the other members of the Zhao Clan family behind him immediately revealed disdainful expressions, and their eyes, filled with mockery and contempt, were cast upon him. Resentment surged in Zhao Mingjie's eyes.
On the contrary, Xiao Tian frowned slightly after hearing these words, glanced at Zhao Jin, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and a chill rose in his heart.
In recent years, with the support of the Zhao Clan Xiao Jinghong and others, the Zhao Clan has grown increasingly powerful, and its members have become increasingly arrogant. They even look down on some ordinary members of the Xiao Clan. Although the higher-ups of the Xiao Clan are aware of this, they usually turn a blind eye. However, Zhao Jin's words at this moment touched a taboo in Xiao Tian's heart...
"First, Zhao Mingjie was injured because he was inferior in skill; he's a useless piece of trash. Second, looking at the Xiao Clan, the Zhao Clan doesn't even have the qualifications to be on the table, so how could they be accused of treason? Third, whether I am considered an outsider within the Xiao Clan is not up to you to decide; Patriarch Zhao Clan, you are far too arrogant."
Xiao Yan smiled slightly, but his sarcastic words were utterly unkind, causing Zhao Jin to frown and his expression to turn extremely ugly. Xiao Tian, on the other hand, gave a barely perceptible smirk.
"You sharp-tongued brat!"
With a dark and gloomy expression, he let out a low curse. Immediately, an astonishing aura of pressure emanated from Zhao Jin's body. The powerful pressure caused many people present to change their expressions drastically. Even Xiao Yan's expression became solemn. He quickly mobilized his internal Origin Qi to resist the pressure and prepare for Zhao Jin's next move.
" Xiao Yan, I originally didn't intend to pursue the matter of you injuring my son a month ago, considering you are just a young man. However, I never expected you to be so unruly, repeating the same mistake again and again. Therefore, today, I have no choice but to discipline your ancestor properly!"
Zhao Jin stared at Xiao Yan with a sinister gaze, a cruel smile appearing on his face. As the head of the Zhao Clan family, he naturally knew that Shuyang City was, after all, territory directly under the jurisdiction of the Xiao Clan. Even if the Xiao Clan had no goodwill towards Xiao Yan, they would never allow him to make a move. However, if he only wanted to teach him a lesson before the arrival of the Xiao Clan's experts, it wouldn't be too difficult. As for the outcome, as long as no one died, the Xiao Clan probably wouldn't get too involved.
With a cold laugh, Zhao Jin's eyes flashed with a chilling light. He then suddenly flashed forward, his figure rushing towards Xiao Yan like lightning. At the same time, a terrifying gust of wind containing a powerful pressure swept forward.
At the same time, Xiao Yan's expression changed drastically, and his internal Origin Qi surged outwards without reservation. The Heavy Xuan Ruler fell into his hand almost reflexively, ready to meet Zhao Jin's attack.
"Buzz!"
Immediately afterward, another powerful energy surged into the sky, its overwhelming pressure forming an invisible barrier in front of Xiao Yan and the others. An Nan, who had been patiently waiting, finally took a heavy step forward, his face grave as he looked up at Zhao Jin, his teeth clenched, and then he met the attack with a palm strike.
"Bang!"
A deep, resounding crash suddenly echoed, drawing the attention of most people in the vicinity. Astonished gazes quickly converged, and upon closer inspection, Zhao Jin stood firmly in place, while An Nan, with a rather grave expression, took a few steps back, letting out a muffled groan before looking back at the other side.
"You dare stop me?"
Zhao Jin stared at An Nan with a gloomy expression, and said in a chilling tone.
"I only wanted to advise Patriarch Zhao Clan to have some self-respect. You and I are both under the command of the Xiao Clan. How can you attack a member of the Xiao Clan in the street like this? Aren't you afraid of being punished by your superiors?"
"What difference does it make if I kill a mere outsider, given my status? Get out of my way!"
With a furious roar, Zhao Jin waved his sleeve, immediately unleashing a powerful energy beam that shot straight at An Nan. The latter's expression changed drastically, and as he retreated, his inner Origin Qi surged forth. Just as he was about to retaliate, everyone present suddenly heard a piercing sword cry. Immediately afterward, the energy beam that had shot out was cleanly severed by a crimson longsword. At the same time, a faint laugh containing disdain and mockery followed.
" Zhao Clan is truly awe-inspiring. A dignified Yuan Zun, he actually personally dealt with a junior Yuan Zong member. Once this matter gets out, I'm afraid you will not only be branded as a bully who preys on the weak and oppresses the young, but you will also be charged with the heinous crime of overstepping your bounds."
As the laughter subsided, a middle-aged man dressed in a crimson robe slowly appeared in everyone's sight, blocking Xiao Yan and the others. He curled his lip and looked at Zhao Jin with a mocking expression.
" Fan Jian, how could you possibly appear here?"
Upon seeing the newcomer, Zhao Jin's expression instantly changed, and he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, staring in astonishment at the middle-aged man in red robes who had appeared before him.
On the other side, as Xiao Yan looked at the figure that appeared in front of him with surprise, a fair hand lightly landed on his shoulder.
"Buzz!"
In an instant, Xiao Yan was shocked. He subconsciously raised the giant ruler in his hand, and his Origin Qi burst out. When he turned around, what he saw was a familiar handsome face. All the movements in his hand came to an abrupt stop at that moment.