Chapter 66

However, under the strict arrangements of the Huomai Family, a Transformation Realm Master was actually overlooked!

More seriously, this Master actually appeared on the territory of the auction!

This fact indeed left Xu Deng in no small panic and self-reproach.

He cursed his subordinates in his heart as a bunch of good-for-nothings, and the local nobles as all being wastrels. But despite his curses, he was a man of the world and knew not to act rashly in the face of a Transformation Realm Master.

The white-haired man raised his head and ignored them.

Young Master Lai said, "Xu Deng, my grandfather is a Transformation Realm expert and naturally disdains to participate in your shoddy auction. Hurry up and give me that leather bag in your hand!"

Xu Deng’s eyes narrowed, and his face turned dark with anger.

"Brat, how impolite!"

Qin Yu whispered, "This damn fool! Even if you want to take something for free, you should at least use some polite words to negotiate, right?"

Xi Zhilan whispered, "Brother Yu, don’t be angry!"

Qin Yu said, "Of course I’m angry. What he wants to take is originally mine."

Shi Huang chuckled, "Brat, stop daydreaming. You should be more concerned about yourself and think about how to get through this!"

Qin Yu followed his gaze and saw Wang Yue, dressed in white, standing far away on a rock, his body emitting a faint glow, seemingly cultivating.

"What’s wrong with Old Wang? Is he injured?"

"He took a direct hit from a Transformation Realm Master; there might be some issues." Shi Huang was uncertain about Wang Yue’s current state. If he was not seriously injured, with his superb sword skills, he could face a Transformation Realm attack head-on. With Shi Huang’s ochre whip to assist, they had a 60-70% chance of protecting Qin Yu and retreating safely. If Wang Yue was severely injured, it would be a big problem.

"Grandfather, that’s the bet I won!" When Young Master Lai saw that Xu Deng was unwilling to hand over the treasure in the leather bag, he immediately called for the big gun.

The white-haired man was sizing up the heroes on Laojun Peak. With his keen insight as a Transformation Realm Master, he quickly assessed the situation and was startled: "The auction hasn’t even started, and there are already so many Dark Realm peak experts?"

To him, although everything below the Transformation Realm was no big deal, some of these strong, large ants still needed to be taken seriously. If six or seven of them joined forces, he might not be able to handle them.

"Very well, Xu Deng, return my grandson’s belongings!" He softened his tone and spoke gently to Xu Deng.

"I remember now, you’re Lai De!" Kuai Qi suddenly recalled something and exclaimed.

"Indeed, I didn’t expect anyone to still know my name." The white-haired man was somewhat surprised and looked at Kuai Qi, "I am Lai De. Do you know me?"

"Master Lai, when I was young, you were my idol!" Kuai Qi looked at the white-haired man with a straight face.

"Is that so?" The white-haired man was taken aback, then said with a slight smile, "This... I apologize for earlier!"

"But... but... it’s been... twenty years..."

The white-haired man, Lai De, sighed, "Yes, I’ve been dead for twenty years..."

"No, that’s not the issue!" Kuai Qi waved his hand, seeming to perk up, suddenly becoming very interested. He looked up and down at the white-haired man as if he were a rare treasure, "Master Lai, how did you come back to life? What kind of elixir did you take?"

Lai De felt his scalp tingle under his gaze, "I was just in a state of hibernation, not really dead. Of course, I could come back to life."

Kuai Qi was shocked, "Master Lai, you... just woke up from hibernation? How... how is that possible?"

"Of course, or do you really think the dead can come back to life?" The white-haired man smirked, showing some concern for Kuai Qi’s intelligence.

Xu Deng, Zhao Song, and others were all greatly surprised, "Hibernation for twenty years?"

Hibernation techniques were not particularly profound. Once a Dark Realm expert reached a certain level and could fully control their blood, they could conceal and seal their vital energy. However, this technique was very draining and was rarely used unless in special circumstances.

Kuai Qi’s eyes gleamed, "Master Lai, did you advance to the Transformation Realm while in hibernation? That’s... truly amazing!"

"Just lucky." Lai De recalled and sighed, "Heaven has its own balance! Only those who pay the ultimate price have a chance of success."

Xu Deng looked at Kuai Qi and suddenly understood his intentions.

"It seems that this Lai De has just ascended to the Transformation Realm in a muddled state and hasn’t had time to stabilize his realm. Moreover, he has just awakened and probably doesn’t even have the corresponding Transformation Realm cultivation techniques."

Zhao Song, Shi Huang, and Huang Zhong exchanged glances, all showing great interest. The ability to hibernate for a long time and then advance unconsciously, directly crossing the life-and-death barrier, was indeed irresistibly attractive to these top Dark Realm experts who were always striving for advancement.

Seeing that Xu Deng and Kuai Qi were at a loss, he immediately said, "Master Lai, the reputation of our Huomai Family is well-known. Are you willing to exchange your hibernation technique for the auction’s treasures? I can help you obtain the most exquisite Transformation Realm cultivation technique."

Lai De hesitated, looking somewhat tempted.

The Lai family of Lingling was just a small local power in a remote mountainous area, with limited vision, resources, and potential. Although he had been in a dream for twenty years in a secret room, he had naturally heard of the Huomai Family’s reputation for "trading the world" before entering hibernation.

"Grandfather, that leather bag contains a Transformation Realm cultivation technique." Young Master Lai pointed at Xu Deng’s hand, "It’s the one he’s holding."

Lai De was taken aback, "What kind of Transformation Realm cultivation technique?"

"Something like Divine Lightning Supreme Sword..." Young Master Lai had only heard of it casually. At his age, he had never heard of the Divine Lightning Sect’s reputation and could not make the connection.

Lai De rubbed his head, trying hard to remember.

Xu Deng cursed in his heart, "Brat, how dare you mock me so much!" He glanced at Kuai Qi discreetly. Kuai Qi blinked.

Xu Deng fully understood his thoughts and looked far away, directly at Shi Huang.

Shi Huang immediately noticed and looked back, raising his eyebrows slightly, his bloodshot eyes glancing at Zhao Song and Zhang Jin.

Xu Deng also understood immediately.

Shi Huang lowered his head slightly and whispered to Qin Yu, "Prepare to escape!"

"Escape?" Qin Yu was very surprised, "Old Wang doesn’t seem to be well yet..."

"His help won’t be needed for now." Shi Huang smiled, seeming in a good mood. It looked like there wouldn’t be a shortage of people willing to take the lead.

"Who will take action then?" Qin Yu clearly didn’t trust the integrity of these experts. In battles with such a large gap in realms, except for a few freaks, the outcome was usually obvious. These people, who had trained to such a high level, were all shrewd.

"Watch and see." Shi Huang paused, then added, "However, I think we might need to use the little girl in your arms later."

"Xiao Lan?" Qin Yu was puzzled, "Her skills are even worse than mine. If I’m not useful, how can she be?"

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