I Received Messages From Future Self!
Chapter 533 - 528: Heroic Gathering Auction

Chapter 533: Chapter 528: Heroic Gathering Auction

The Store Manager of the Pawnshop finally gave in, with a face full of bitterness, and turned to leave.

Tom smiled slightly and returned to Fang Xiaocao’s side. "Princess Your Highness, it’s resolved."

Fang Xiaocao smiled slightly. "Well done."

Another fifty million credited to the account, bringing Fang Xiaocao one step closer to acquiring the Shu Han Romance painting.

Fang Xiaocao took the card and put it in her bag.

She looked at Qin Lan. "Miss Qin, no one should challenge us to a life and death duel now, right?"

In fact, Fang Xiaocao secretly held a little hope.

After all, just three matches brought in fifty million, a solid profit.

Qin Lan shook her head. "No more."

"Miss Fang can head back now."

Fang Xiaocao nodded. "Goodbye."

Fang Xiaocao waved to Qin Lan and turned to walk out of the Tang Sect Martial Arts Hall.

As long as no Super Master made a move, with Tom and Taotie providing protection, Fang Xiaocao would be quite safe.

Ye Lingchen blinked. "Uncle Long, let’s also leave, in case a Super Master ignores the rules and hurts Sister Xiaocao."

Ye Lingchen had formed an alliance with Fang Xiaocao.

Although it was Fang Xiaocao protecting Ye Lingchen,

Ye Lingchen would also provide shelter for Fang Xiaocao.

Long Lie had no objections and nodded in agreement.

After all, if something happened to Fang Xiaocao, there would be no one to look after Ye Lingchen either.

Ye Lingchen quickly caught up with Fang Xiaocao, strolling out of the Tang Sect Martial Arts Hall one after the other.

Fang Xiaocao and Ye Lingchen, in perfect harmony, did not converse, but everything was understood without words.

Seeing Ye Lingchen and Long Lie’s actions, Zuo Ci, who was originally eager to move, slowly withdrew his raised foot and retreated back into the Blacklist.

Just a little bit more.

If Ye Lingchen were a step slower.

Zuo Ci was ready to take the risk and strike while Fang Xiaocao and her group were left behind and forcibly eliminate them.

As long as Fang Xiaocao was killed before other Super Masters arrived, with the Blood Jade Ring and Phoenix Gall in hand, no amount of Super Masters would faze Zuo Ci.

Even if it was Long Lie, a Super Master in his prime, Zuo Ci had the confidence to easily handle him with the Blood Jade Ring and Phoenix Gall obtained.

The Blood Jade Ring and Phoenix Gall are cheat artifacts, invincible within the same level.

Even in situations above their level, they can be nearly invincible, just like Fang Xiaocao now.

Able to easily control ordinary top-tier masters.

Fang Xiaocao can accomplish this.

Once the Blood Jade Ring returned to its original owner, Zuo Ci, it would only become more powerful.

Zuo Ci stared at Ye Lingchen’s back with a murderous intent, cursing that foolish son of the landlord family.

Otherwise, he would have retrieved the Blood Jade Ring by today.

Zuo Ci didn’t dare to look at Long Lie directly.

The senses of a Super Master are too sharp.

Without retrieving the Blood Jade Ring, Zuo Ci didn’t want to expose himself too early to the eyes of the Super Masters.

Fang Xiaocao and Ye Lingchen returned to the Tangmen Hotel one after the other, exchanging smiles.

"Thank you, Lingchen, for protecting me all the way."

Fang Xiaocao said with a smile.

"Sister Xiaocao, you’re too polite."

Ye Lingchen said with a big grin.

"Miss Fang, until the Heroic Gathering begins, it’s best not to leave the hotel."

"Just now, I sensed several murderous intents targeting you. I even sensed a Super Master harboring malicious intent, but I couldn’t find that Super Master."

At this moment, Long Lie suddenly spoke.

Fang Xiaocao nodded. "Thank you, Mr. Long Lie, for the reminder. I’ll be careful."

Fang Xiaocao knew very well that the Super Master with malicious intentions mentioned by Long Lie was undoubtedly that freak Zuo Ci.

But Fang Xiaocao couldn’t openly acknowledge it.

She could only pretend not to know.

Long Lie smiled and said no more.

He turned, taking Ye Lingchen to the elevator.

The elevator directly went to the sixth floor.

It was only then that Fang Xiaocao realized that Ye Lingchen lived just above her.

Little wonder Long Lie advised her not to leave Tangmen Hotel unless necessary.

Just this floor-to-floor distance, even if the Tang Sect people don’t do their duty, and allow Zuo Ci and those from the Pawnshop and Blacklist to plot against Fang Xiaocao.

No matter how many top-tier masters come, Fang Xiaocao can basically handle them on her own side.

If a Super Master takes action, Long Lie, living upstairs, could immediately detect it, ready to assist Fang Xiaocao anytime, to deter unruly Super Masters. Long Lie wouldn’t even need to make a move; just standing there would be enough to protect Fang Xiaocao.

Because Long Lie is the youngest Super Master.

Being young means he can act without restraint, with energy to spare and the ability to attack with full power without reservation. Basically, those over a hundred years old, especially those Super Masters nearing their death, face certain death when up against Long Lie.

This is the privilege of the young.

Understanding what’s at stake, Fang Xiaocao decided to be obedient and not step out of Tangmen Hotel until the Heroic Gathering.

Long Lie had spoken bluntly enough—stay in the hotel, and he could protect her—Fang Xiaocao certainly wouldn’t disregard Long Lie’s good intentions.

Understanding what’s at stake, Fang Xiaocao felt great, delightedly leading Tom and others back to the fifth floor by elevator.

"Until the Heroic Gathering starts, no one is allowed to leave the hotel, and especially not to stir up trouble."

Fang Xiaocao instructed, though she addressed everyone, her eyes fixed on Taotie. Among everyone here, Taotie was the one most likely to cause trouble, and he was the one Fang Xiaocao was least assured of.

"Princess Your Highness, why are you staring at me? I’m very well-behaved."

Taotie laughed, joking around.

Fang Xiaocao rolled her eyes at Taotie, turning to enter her room and slammed the door shut with a "bang."

"Well-behaved or not, don’t you know yourself?"

Tom said with a chuckle.

Saying that, without waiting for Taotie’s response,

he turned and went back to his room too.

Mantis continued as a bodyguard, standing in front of Fang Xiaocao’s door, watching the drama unfold. Unhappy looked up at Taotie and coldly spat out the words: "Fool," before crawling away toward his own room.

Taotie’s eyes widened: "I mean, what do you all mean, am I not well-behaved?"

Listening to Taotie, Mantis almost couldn’t hold it back and nearly laughed out loud.

——

Time flew by like a fleeting steed.

In the blink of an eye, it was the Heroic Gathering.

Last night, Fang Xiaocao received the notification.

Early this morning, Fang Xiaocao woke up early.

After checking her phone, Jiang Xinyan had already arranged the twenty-billion account for her.

Fang Xiaocao could withdraw or use it at any time.

The first event of the Heroic Gathering was the auction.

This auction held the opportunity for Taotie to advance to a Super Master, and it was the key to determining whether Fang Xiaocao could survive the three-sided chase and siege of Zuo Ci, the Blacklist, and Pawnshop.

Fang Xiaocao naturally took it very seriously.

After confirming the funds were in order, Fang Xiaocao felt great and refreshed herself, immediately heading out.

The auction was held at a Tang Sect-affiliated auction house, starting at 9 AM and ending promptly at 5 PM. The auction items were kept secret beforehand; to not miss any good items, one must arrive early to keep an eye out. Many criticized Tang Sect and the black market from behind for such tactics.