The Young Master Storms the City
Chapter 1193: Encounter the Arch-rival Again

Chapter 1193: Chapter 1193: Encounter the Arch-rival Again

After leaving the inn, Wang Yunfu got on a carriage where Zhang Xiong was already seated.

"Sect Master, the task you assigned is completed."

Zhang Xiong smiled with satisfaction, then drew the curtain and glanced toward the inn, catching sight of Gongsun Zheng coming out and heading in the direction of Shuiyun Mountain.

As the curtain fell, Zhang Xiong turned to Wang Yunfu.

"We must ensure that nothing goes wrong, or else we might only be defeated at this auction."

"Sect Master, rest assured, that waste has already agreed."

Zhang Xiong asked no further and the carriage slowly drove away.

The time for the auction drew increasingly near and people from various Sects were congregating in this city.

It was a mixture of fish and dragons, the entire city buzzing with extraordinary excitement.

Ning Fan stood quietly at his room window, observing the figures on the streets outside.

He hadn’t expected this auction to attract so many people.

Fierce Lion came up behind him, "Sect Master, are you truly confident about this auction?"

"Of course."

Ning Fan smiled confidently, observing the worry in Fierce Lion’s eyes.

At present, the biggest rival of the Four Sects Alliance was the Hundred Beasts Sect, and behind the Hundred Beasts Sect were the Five Great Sects.

The existence of the Five Great Sects was something beyond what they, the Four Sects Alliance, could handle.

Moreover, the strength Zhang Xiong had previously displayed was enough to prove this.

The disciples from the Hundred Beasts Sect attending the auction would undoubtedly possess unknown strength.

Therefore, their only hope now lay in Ning Fan, the Sect Master.

Ning Fan, who was fully confident in his own strength, said, "As long as their disciples haven’t reached the Pseudo-Dan Realm, there’s nothing to worry about."

"Gongsun Zheng hasn’t returned yet?"

Fierce Lion looked grim and slowly said, "People from Shuiyun Mountain sent word that Gongsun Zheng just got back."

"However, it seems that Gongsun Zheng isn’t in good condition."

"No matter, this time he’s not our main concern."

With his training and guidance, the other core disciples had improved significantly, likely surpassing Gongsun Zheng in strength.

Among them, Wei Qiuwan stood out the most, even showing signs of a breakthrough.

Involving Gongsun Zheng was merely giving Shuiyun Mountain an explanation.

"Prepare yourselves, the auction is about to start."

"But remember outside, my name is Xu Fan, and I’m no Elder, just a disciple."

Fierce Lion immediately saluted, "Fierce Lion understands."

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As the auction was about to begin, representatives from various major Sects moved towards the venue.

The venue of the auction, a loft called Wanfu Tower in the city center, was specifically built for the auction, and only the Five Great Sects had the privilege to use it.

Fierce Lion and others from the Four Sects Alliance entered Wanfu Tower, which was already crowded.

The Five Great Sects couldn’t send disciples to the auction, and Ning Fan didn’t have to worry about people from Feiyu Sect or Flying Immortal Sect, as these two major Sects were not interested in such events.

Thus, Ning Fan felt much more relieved.

Escorted to their designated places by a charmingly dressed waitress, the Four Sects Alliance settled into their seats.

The seating at the auction was divided into three areas, among which the Chongxu Sect, as the host, was naturally not included. The Four Sects Alliance occupied one area.

The other area was for the Hundred Beasts Sect, and the remainder was for various smaller Sects.

At the Four Sects Alliance area, Fierce Lion and the Sect Master Miao Si sat in the front, while Ning Fan and other disciples sat at the back.

Gongsun Zheng, naturally among them, cast a glance at Ning Fan without leaving a trace, already formulating his plans.

In the Hundred Beasts Sect area, Zhang Xiong sat broadly on a chair, looking confident and frequently glaring in the direction of the Four Sects Alliance, his gaze eventually falling on Ning Fan.

He had now confirmed that this Xu Fan was no ordinary disciple, his strength was indeed too terrifying.

Fortunately, the Hundred Beasts Sect was well-prepared, so there was nothing to worry about.

He was determined to win this auction.

Fierce Lion also noticed Zhang Xiong’s gaze; the two had long been archenemies. Feeling Zhang Xiong’s stare, Fierce Lion glared back coldly.

However, his expression gradually changed when he saw the disciples from the Hundred Beasts Sect.

Those disciples looked very unfamiliar and didn’t possess the beastly aura that the disciples of the Hundred Beasts Sect should have.

"Miao Si, don’t you think there’s something off about those disciples from the Hundred Beasts Sect?"

Miao Si looked over and inhaled sharply upon seeing them, a sudden unease arising.

"Indeed, these disciples don’t seem to belong to the Hundred Beasts Sect. You and I have seen disciples from the Hundred Beasts Sect before, they shouldn’t have this kind of aura."

At that moment, an answer emerged in both their minds.

These people were not the disciples of the Hundred Beasts Sect but mercenaries hired by them.

Fierce Lion glanced at Ning Fan, his expression gradually regaining calm; he then took out a piece of paper containing a list of various precious materials left by Ning Fan.

Furthermore, Ning Fan had provided him with enough Spirit Stones to purchase these materials.