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Chapter 326 - 289 The Eldest Young Master of the Ye Family

Chapter 326: Chapter 289 The Eldest Young Master of the Ye Family

Hmm?

Sensing that terrifying aura, Ye Fan’s heart stirred, and his gaze swept over like a bolt of lightning.

Swoosh!

Swoosh!

Swoosh!

At the same time, those cultivators and tycoons who had been conversing in the hall stopped their conversations almost as if by an agreement and, like Ye Fan, turned their attention to the source of that aura.

What appeared in everyone’s view was a man dressed in a black martial arts uniform.

The man was nearly 1.8 meters tall and although he wasn’t burly, his limbs were sturdy, and his arms hung naturally. His entire body was filled with explosive power, as if a single punch could kill a bull.

His temples were slightly bulging, his eyes were sharp like lightning, and as he walked, the air swirled around him, forming a miniature Qi vortex that looked quite strange.

Seeing that perpetual Qi vortex, everyone in the hall, aside from Cang Bo, the Sect Leader of the Tian Shan Sect, showed envy.

Qi vortex!

This was the mark of a cultivator who had cultivated Gang Qi!

Once a cultivator stepped into the Gang Qi Realm, the Gang Jin in their Dantian would transform into Gang Qi, forming a Qi vortex, and the Power Seed would also shatter, becoming the centerpiece of the Qi vortex!

And when a Gang Qi Realm cultivator did not conceal their aura, a small Qi vortex would form outside their body as well.

"An expert of the Gang Qi Realm?"

Feeling the black-clad man’s powerful aura and looking at the spinning Qi vortex, Ye Fan was momentarily stunned.

"He has not stepped into the Gang Qi Realm, he’s only at the Half-step Gang Qi Realm," explained Chu Ji, shaking her head.

"Half-step Gang Qi Realm?"

Ye Fan, puzzled, asked, "Wudang’s Grand Elder Murong Gu is also at the Half-step Gang Qi Realm, but there is only a faint hint of a Qi vortex around him. Why is his Qi vortex so prominent?"

"That’s because he has reached the pinnacle of the Half-step Gang Qi Realm and could step into the Gang Qi Realm at any moment," Chu Ji explained. "Besides, he is acclaimed to be the most promising future Gang Qi Realm expert in the Huaxia Martial Arts World!"

"Who is he?"

Ye Fan asked curiously, noting that the black-clad man’s gaze was fixed on Chu Ji as he walked straight over.

"Hong Lie, Captain of the Yanhuang Organization’s Law Enforcement Team, the direct disciple of ’Yan,’" Chu Ji expounded.

A disciple of ’Yan’?

Ye Fan was slightly startled, then wanted to say more, but Hong Lie had already approached.

"Little Chu, I truly didn’t expect you to attend this auction."

Shortly, under everyone’s watchful eyes, Hong Lie approached Chu Ji, saying so with a smile while deliberately reining in his own aura, his eyes fixed on Chu Ji without any attempt to hide his affection.

"Is that so strange?"

Facing the formidable Hong Lie, Chu Ji responded indifferently.

Hmm?

Noticing Chu Ji’s indifferent attitude, a slight stiffness appeared in Hong Lie’s smile, and a flicker of confusion passed through his eyes.

His affection for Chu Ji was common knowledge in the Martial Arts World.

Indeed, the fact that he had confessed to Chu Ji and been rejected was a hot topic within the Martial Arts World.

However—

Despite the rejection, Hong Lie hadn’t given up his pursuit of Chu Ji.

In his view, with his undying devotion to Chu Ji, once he stepped into the Gang Qi Realm, he would surely move her!

After all, the title of a Supreme Strongman of the Gang Qi Realm signified a lofty status!

Now, he was on the brink of stepping into the Gang Qi Realm, yet Chu Ji was as indifferent as ever—how could he not be confused?

"It seems I have to step into the Gang Qi Realm to move her."

After his confusion, Hong Lie wasn’t disheartened, but rather he laughed it off and said, "Not strange, just unexpected."

"The auction is about to start; if there’s nothing else, we’ll go in first." Chu Ji still wore an indifferent expression, preparing to end the conversation.

"There are ten minutes left before the auction starts."

Hong Lie seemed to want more conversation with Chu Ji, presumptuously adding another comment, but seeing Chu Ji’s brows raise, he turned his attention to Ye Fan on the side and changed the subject, "This must be your nephew, I presume?"

"Hong Lie, the fact that my nephew slayed the Wudang genius Murong Sheng is well known in the Martial Arts World. What’s the point of your pretense?"

Chu Ji had always been indifferent to Hong Lie, not particularly disliking him, so she maintained a detached demeanor in hopes that he would give up on his own.

But today, not only had Hong Lie begun by ignoring Ye Fan’s presence, but he had also played the fool, which immediately irked Chu Ji!

"Uh..."

Perhaps not expecting Chu Ji to get angry, Hong Lie was taken aback.

The next moment.

Without waiting for him to say anything else, Chu Ji snorted coldly and brushed past him.

Ye Fan, having noticed that Hong Lie hadn’t paid any attention to him, didn’t bother to ingratiate himself and instead followed closely behind Chu Ji.

Hong Lie, seeing this, frowned slightly, apparently dissatisfied with Ye Fan’s disregard.

After all, he was the person most likely to become the next Gang Qi Realm Supreme Strongman in the Huaxia Martial Arts World!

Claiming to be the foremost under the Gang Qi Realm wasn’t an overstatement!

Later, just as Chu Ji and Ye Fan were about to enter the auction hall, a young man in a black robe walked out from the auction hall and spotted Chu Ji and Ye Fan approaching head-on.

This sighting caused the pupils of the black-robed youth to dilate slightly, and he instinctively stopped in his tracks, staring intently at Ye Fan.

Hmm?

Sensing the black-robed youth’s gaze, Ye Fan was slightly taken aback—he was certain he did not know the black-robed youth ahead.

"Hello, Master Chu."

As Ye Fan’s gaze swept over, the youth in the black robe withdrew his own gaze and walked briskly towards Chu Ji. With a smile, he greeted Chu Ji with a clasped fist and even bowed slightly, showing great respect for her.

Respect, because he knew that Chu Ji was Chu Xuanji’s disciple, and more so because he knew his own master, Hong Lie, had been pursuing Chu Ji!

In such a situation, he naturally wanted to leave a good impression on Chu Ji!

Perhaps it was because Chu Ji was annoyed by Hong Lie’s earlier disregard for Ye Fan, but when faced with the youth’s courtesy, she didn’t even spare him a glance.

Seeing this, the youth in black was momentarily stunned, but the smile on his face didn’t diminish. Just like Hong Lie, he quickly shifted his attention to Ye Fan, "Hello, Cousin Ye Fan."

Cousin?

Ye Fan was taken aback, "Who are you?"

"My name is Ye Long, I am a fourth-generation member of the Ye Family, and Ye Wenhao is my third uncle."

Ye Long first introduced himself, then extended his hand and said, "I’ve heard for a long time that Cousin is a rare genius in the Martial Arts World who possesses dual cultivation of magic and martial arts; I’ve always wanted to meet you but never had the chance. Today, I finally got to see you."

"Hello."

Despite feeling that Ye Long’s smile and attitude were somewhat insincere, Ye Fan still extended his hand to shake his out of courtesy.

"Cousin, it’s rare for us to meet. How about we find a place to have a good drink and discuss martial arts after the auction ends? What do you think?" Ye Long released Ye Fan’s hand, extending an invitation.

"Xiao Fan doesn’t have time."

This time, before Ye Fan could respond, Chu Ji coolly replied.

"Uh..."

Faced with being slighted by Chu Ji again, Ye Long was lost for words and didn’t know what to say.

"Let’s go in."

Not caring what Ye Long might think, Chu Ji said to Ye Fan before continuing to walk forward.

Ye Fan had already felt that Ye Long was putting on an act, and seeing Chu Ji’s behavior, he immediately guessed something. Without another word, he followed Chu Ji’s pace toward the entrance of the auction house.

Ye Long maintained a smile on his face, but it seemed somewhat stiff.

And as Ye Fan passed him by, the smile on his face completely vanished, replaced by a flash of anger in his eyes!

Being a fourth-generation member of the Ye Family, he not only had the influential Ye Family as a backing but was also the second most outstanding member of the younger generation in the Yanhuang Organization!

Such an identity earned him respect in both the Martial Arts World and the Mortal World!

If it weren’t for considering his master Hong Lie who pursued Chu Ji, with his status, he wouldn’t have to give Chu Ji the time of day!

As for Ye Fan...

In his eyes, Ye Fan was just an illegitimate child of the Ye Family!

If it weren’t for Chu Ji, would he have bothered with Ye Fan?

"Damn it, really ungrateful! Especially that bastard, doesn’t he look at himself in the mirror to see what he’s worth? How dare he act high and mighty in front of me?"

Ye Long cursed inwardly, then quickly adjusted his emotions and walked quickly toward Hong Lie, who also looked displeased.

Meanwhile, Chu Ji led Ye Fan into the auction hall.

In the light of the lamps, Ye Fan took in everything inside the auction hall.

As the most high-end auction hall in Yanjing, it was not small, able to accommodate three thousand people, and decorated in an antique style.

What was even more exceptional was that the entire auction hall was filled with Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, and the concentration was several times higher than that of the outside lounge area!

"The organizers have really gone all out. They’ve actually set up a simplified Nine Star Gathering Spirit Array in the auction hall," Ye Fan mused upon sensing the rich Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi around him. He not only discerned the layout of the Spirit Gathering Array within the hall but also located its Array Eye.

The Array Eye consisted of nine pots of plants that looked like bonsai on the outside but were in fact rare Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures!

"The Demon Queen Chu Ji has arrived too!"

"Is the young man behind her the Ye Fan who killed the Wudang genius Murong Sheng?"

"It must be. It’s said that Ye Fan is Chu Ji’s nephew."

"Since Ye Fan is attending this auction, he must be planning to participate in the Qing bang competition next year!"

"I wonder if he’s going to buy a magic artifact or Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures?"

...

As Ye Fan and Chu Ji entered the auction hall, those seated in the hall immediately turned their attention toward them, buzzing with conversation.

Ignoring the gazes and comments of the crowd, Chu Ji led Ye Fan directly to two seats in the first row and sat down.

"That Ye Long is no good bird; don’t be fooled by his pretense," Chu Ji said with a serious expression, as if recalling some unpleasant memories, as soon as they sat down.

"Yeah."

Ye Fan nodded and then snorted coldly, "I am self-aware; to the Ye Family, I’m just an outsider. How could the Ye Family people possibly welcome me?"

"It’s not just a matter of unwelcomeness."

Chu Ji sighed involuntarily, "He and his father, Ye Wenhai, are the two people in the Ye Family who most want to see you dead!"

"Why? Are they afraid I’ll drag down their Ye Family?"

"It’s because if you die, Ye Wenhao will definitely seek revenge for you and do something reckless."

Chu Ji’s eyes flickered as she spoke, "And once Ye Wenhao does that, he will definitely lose his position as the successor to the Ye Family. Then, he will be replaced by Ye Long’s father, Ye Wenhai!"

"I see."

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan’s eyes narrowed slightly.

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