Chapter 187: Chapter 185: Dog Eat Dog

“That black mark comes from a special treasure of the Yuanli Sect, called the Netherworld Soul-Seeking Pearl. As long as a trace of the killer’s aura remains on the corpse, or if there’s a sample of the opponent’s blood or soul power, it can track them within a thousand miles and plant a Nether Soul Seal from afar!”

“And that pearl—only elders of the Yuanli Sect or higher have the right to wield it!”

“Moreover, for someone to be marked by the Netherworld Soul-Seeking Pearl means, Young Master, the person you killed was very important to the Yuanli Sect!”

Having unraveled the source of the mark, Xu Yang’s face grew incredibly grim!

He thought hard—those five people hadn’t seemed at all remarkable at first glance.

Two at Early Stage of Yang Realm, two at Yin Realm Perfection!

Plus an old man at Middle Stage of Yang Realm!

But when Xu Yang briefly described them to Zhou Wang, Zhou Wang gave a bitter smile. “If nothing else, one of those at Early Stage of Yang Realm is most likely the Young Sect Leader of the Yuanli Sect!”

“Young Sect Leader?”

Xu Yang’s eye twitched!

That’s a bulletproof reason!

Someone of that status—of course, the moment he died, they’d know right away.

And then they’d bring out the Netherworld Soul-Seeking Pearl!

“Young Master, this could be real trouble!” Zhou Wang was now completely regretful. If he’d known, he would have found any excuse to say he wasn’t here.

This is a hot potato!

Even though Yuanli Sect is only a second-rate power, this is still their turf. Zhou Wang was merely a minor manager at this branch. If they’d killed just some ordinary person, maybe he could have handled it.

But it just had to be the Young Sect Leader!

How could the Yuanli Sect possibly let this go?

With the Netherworld Soul-Seeking Pearl in play, the previous two plans were both useless!

After some thought, Xu Yang lowered his voice, “Mr. Zhou, can you stall for half an hour for me?”

“Half an hour?”

“Young Master, are you confident you can resolve the Nether Soul Seal in half an hour?” Zhou Wang was stunned!

Xu Yang nodded.

Seeing this, Zhou Wang’s heart skipped a beat. He was now deeply curious about Xu Yang’s identity but wisely decided not to pry.

Anyone wearing a mask clearly doesn’t want their identity known!

After just a few breaths’ hesitation, Zhou Wang made his decision on the spot.

“I can stall for half an hour for you, Young Master. After that, I’ll arrange for a Myriad Phenomena Realm Martial Artist to escort you out of Mirror Lake City!”

“But we can’t get you too far. Besides, Young Master, you’ll need to pay some compensation.”

Zhou Wang gave a sheepish smile. Hey, he’s not working for free.

“Many thanks, Mr. Zhou!”

“I am surnamed Liou.”

Xu Yang cupped his fist in salute and tossed out a Storage Ring!

Inside were three million Spirit Stones, and two Spirit Elixirs that would be of some benefit to a Myriad Phenomena Realm Martial Artist!

Zhou Wang swept through it quickly with his Spiritual Power, and his expression brightened with delight.

That’s more than enough!

“Mr. Liou, this way please!”

Zhou Wang’s attitude grew much warmer as he led Xu Yang out of the room, taking him to the back area of the auction house.

He summoned a Myriad Phenomena Realm Martial Artist, whispered a few words in his ear, then nodded slightly at Xu Yang, signaling everything was arranged, before hurrying away.

He had to go deal with the Yuanli Sect people!

“Mr. Liou, please rest here for now. We leave in half an hour.”

Xu Yang sized up the Myriad Phenomena Realm Martial Artist Zhou Wang had called over. The man looked to be around forty, exuding a powerful aura—probably late stage of the Myriad Phenomena Realm!

With someone of that cultivation escorting him for a stretch, most troubles wouldn’t be a problem!

“Thank you for the trouble, elder!”

“Young Master Liou, you’re too polite!”

After a bit of small talk, Xu Yang set about refining and erasing the Nether Soul Seal with all his strength in the back room!

But only a quarter of an hour had passed!

A figure suddenly appeared outside the Celestial Travelers’ Commerce Association branch!

Lin Dong stared at the Celestial Travelers’ Commerce Association, face ashen!

Celestial Travelers’ Commerce Association?

Damn it!

But the one who died was the Young Sect Leader—no one, not even Celestial Travelers’ Commerce Association, gets a pass!

A life for a life!

At least, before some big shot from the Commerce Association is alerted, the killer must be caught!

Lin Dong took a step forward and suddenly paused!

“Mr. Zhou!”

He fixed his gaze on Zhou Wang as Zhou came out!

Zhou Wang laughed heartily. “Well, look who’s here—Mr. Lin! Haven’t seen you in some time, and your style is more impressive than ever!”

Lin Dong replied coldly, “Mr. Zhou, let’s cut the crap. You know why I’m here! That guy killed our Yuanli Sect Young Sect Leader!”

“Hand over the murderer and we both save face!”

“If he has a powerful background, I won’t make things hard for you, Mr. Zhou!”

There was unmistakable meaning in Lin Dong’s words!

Zhou Wang sighed inwardly: Hell, I don’t know if the guy has any big backers!

But with a senior VIP Token from the Commerce Association—and the nerve to erase your Nether Soul Seal in just half an hour—no background? Who’d believe that?

Zhou Wang feigned ignorance. “Mr. Lin, what do you mean? Who killed your Young Sect Leader? Huh?”

“Mr. Lin, are you suggesting someone killed your Young Sect Leader and now you suspect it’s related to our Commerce Association?”

Lin Dong clenched his fist, practically grinding his teeth. “Zhou Wang, quit playing games with me! The guy was hit with our Yuanli Sect’s Nether Soul Seal—he’s hiding in there!”

“Impossible!”

Zhou Wang shook his head!

Today, his whole approach was ’I don’t know anything’ and ’there’s no such person or thing.’

As for letting Lin Dong in? Out of the question!

Even if you try something, I’m not afraid!

“You…”

Lin Dong was so pissed by Zhou Wang’s rascal act that his eyes were practically shooting sparks.

“Zhou Wang, our Yuanli Sect may only be second-rate in Qingzhou, but we have our own backers!”

“This is your last chance—hand over the murderer!”

Lin Dong glared at Zhou Wang, his fury almost overflowing from his eyes!

Zhou Wang’s face turned cold as he spoke each word slowly, “Mr. Lin, I have no idea what you’re talking about!”

“Fine. Fine!!”

Lin Dong was so angry he actually laughed, a chill glint flashing in his eyes as he disappeared on the spot!

Boom!

A thunderous blast went off before the doors of Celestial Travelers’ Commerce Association, like a clap of thunder, startling the martial artists passing by—they scattered in panic, staring in disbelief!

“Holy shit—who the hell dares cause trouble at the Celestial Travelers’ Commerce Association’s door?”

“Myriad Phenomena Realm—that’s the Commerce Association’s manager Zhou Wang! And the other one… whoa, Yuanli Sect Elder Lin Dong—both are late stage Myriad Phenomena Realm experts!”

“What’s going on here?”

…

The onlookers buzzed with speculation.

Lin Dong and Zhou Wang had already exchanged several blows, evenly matched!

Lin Dong was so stifled with rage he could barely breathe!

His strength was on par with Zhou Wang’s; there was no way he was confident he could take him down!

Plus, there were other experts inside the Commerce Association!

Trying to force his way in and catch the murderer—by himself, it was mission impossible!

“Mr. Lin, think carefully about the consequences of making a move here!” Zhou Wang threatened; stalling for half an hour was no problem for him. Once time was up and Xu Yang was gone, even if the Yuanli Sect’s top dogs showed up, they wouldn’t find a shred of evidence!

A baseless accusation—who’d believe you?

What, your Yuanli Sect dares to go up against the Celestial Travelers’ Commerce Association?

Even your backers would hesitate before making such a move!

Lin Dong’s face was like stone as he crushed a Communication Jade Talisman!

In the manor behind—

Xu Yang heard the commotion outside and glanced up, a crooked sneer appearing beneath his mask.

It’s started!

The Yuanli Sect, to him, was like a wild dog that had jumped out of nowhere!

While the Celestial Travelers’ Commerce Association was a vicious dog lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike!

Right now? It was a dog-eat-dog fight!

If Song Yuanhao found out about all this afterward, what kind of expression would he make?

It would be quite a show!

Xu Yang was honestly looking forward to seeing it!

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