Chapter 67

"Shen Lang, you are too overbearing!"

Ye Xue, who had just been calm and composed, talking eloquently, immediately turned pale with anger at Shen Lang's words!

If we were to speak of beauty, Ye Xue could definitely rank among the top few in the entire Tianfeng City.

Moreover, even if she couldn't rank among the top few, her identity as the daughter of the city lord was enough to earn respect and even admiration from others.

To be called a "crooked melon" by Shen Lang was simply infuriating, making her so angry that she could have fainted!

However, she swallowed her words, wanting to curse but holding back.

Because she thought of the two people beside Shen Lang...

One was in a blue robe, with an unparalleled demeanor, highly sought after by major families and even princes in the capital of Zichu Kingdom, Shui Qingwu;

The other was in a red dress, exquisitely beautiful, with a more mysterious background than Shui Qingwu, Xue Dang!

Ye Xue didn't really care about others, but these two had powerful backers, and most importantly, either of them standing in front of her would make her seem inferior. Moreover, both seemed to have a good relationship with Shen Lang!

This was truly a case of comparing people and getting angry...

"Still the same, talking won't solve anything. I'll wait for you at the Tianfeng City Conference... Uncle Tang, let's go!"

Seeing the two major figures of Taoyun Academy supporting Shen Lang, Ye Xue knew the situation was hopeless. Staying any longer would only bring humiliation, so she wanted to leave.

However, Shen Lang was not willing to let her go.

What a joke, coming and going as she pleased, who did she think she was?

In Shen Lang's view, if this woman was just arrogant and tyrannical, it would be fine, but she might be the one responsible for his father's three years of inhuman suffering...

Compared to the past, with Shen Lang's current cultivation and realm, not immediately seeking revenge and giving her a brutal death was already a blessing from her previous life!

She even dared to come and provoke him repeatedly.

He didn't seek her out because he thought the timing wasn't right and his cultivation wasn't strong enough yet.

But now that she had presented herself, not giving her a taste of his power would be a disgrace to his manly face!

Shen Lang sneered and said calmly, "Overbearing? I didn't know you even knew these four words... I haven't finished speaking, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

Ye Xue's eyes flashed with anger, "What do you mean?"

"My meaning is very simple," Shen Lang smiled, "I mean... who the hell do you think you are, trying to humiliate me and then leaving as you please? Do you think this is your own home? Look around, this is the Treasure Pavilion, not your city lord's residence! A piece of trash like you dares to provoke me, I can crush you in a moment!"

The entire audience was stunned by his bold and crude words.

Even Sima Yan and Mo Liusheng were taken aback. These two old men wanted to show Tang Sheng, who was just a guard commander, his place, but Ye Xue was the daughter of Ye Xiaozheng. Although Ye Xiaozheng's cultivation wasn't great, he was indeed from the Imperial Dragon Sect, and it wasn't easy to provoke him.

If there was a real grudge with Shen Lang, Taoyun Academy would definitely stand by Shen Lang's side.

Such a talented young man had a promising future.

But now, it seemed there was no real grudge, just a bit of quarreling.

Moreover, even if they wanted to intervene, it wouldn't be right for them to bully a young girl with their status...

So if Shen Lang really wanted to deal with Ye Xue, these old men were a bit at a loss.

However, it seemed Shen Lang didn't intend to have them intervene.

He turned slightly and gently patted Lan Luos's shoulder, saying, "Tell me, does the Treasure Pavilion have a rule that no one can fight inside? If so, what should be done about Xu Daolin and Tang Sheng attacking me just now?"

This question not only silenced the second floor but also the first floor.

The commotion on the second floor had already drawn the attention of the noisy crowd below. Shen Lang's words made the entire auction house silent...

Even from the private boxes, several powerful divine senses emerged, scanning the area, all seemingly very curious.

Lan Luos's face was as long as a donkey's, hating Ye Xue and her group to death.

Just when he had started to build a closer relationship with Shen Lang, these bastards ruined it again. The look in Lang Shao's eyes blamed the Treasure Pavilion as well!

If the Treasure Pavilion didn't handle this properly, then...

"Yes, there is such a rule..."

Lan Luos's cold sweat dripped down. Although he was on Lang Shao's side, the city lord's residence was not to be underestimated.

Even if the Treasure Pavilion had such a rule, it wasn't his place to enforce it.

Moreover, if he said it, offending Xu Daolin wouldn't matter much, and offending Tang Sheng wouldn't be a big deal, but offending the city lord's residence would be...

"Those who fight inside the Treasure Pavilion will have their cultivation stripped or be killed on the spot!"

A voice that almost made Lan Luos weep with gratitude finally appeared. It was Sima Qing's voice.

"The Treasure Pavilion is a neutral force, not involved in any country or faction's disputes. However, the rules of the Treasure Pavilion... even legendary forces respect and follow them. If anyone dares to attack a Treasure Pavilion VIP or threaten a Treasure Pavilion customer, they will die!"

Another voice, cold and harsh, drew everyone's attention.

Sima Yan and Mo Liusheng smiled bitterly. The situation seemed to be developing beyond their expectations.

Everyone's gaze focused on Shen Lang's back, where Lin Qingfeng, the head of the Tianfeng City Treasure Pavilion, slowly walked in, hands behind his back.

Following him was the ancient figure of Sima Qing.

The one who said "die" just now was naturally the rarely seen Lin Qingfeng.

Hearing such a powerful statement and seeing these two appear, Tang Sheng and Xu Daolin's bodies trembled, their faces turning pale.

At this moment, Lin Qingfeng said coldly, "The rule of the Treasure Pavilion is known even to a three-year-old child. For many years, such unpleasant incidents have almost never occurred. Anyone with common sense knows that the Treasure Pavilion is not a place to act recklessly! Today, I will show you that some people are not to be provoked!"

"Where are the Blue Robe Guards?"

With Lin Qingfeng's cold command, multiple figures suddenly appeared from the shadows of the empty corridor.

They moved swiftly, instantly surrounding Xu Daolin and Tang Sheng, their short blades gleaming with a cold light, making everyone's hearts race.

A fierce killing aura enveloped the scene, causing many present to break out in cold sweat...

"What's going on? Why are the Treasure Pavilion's Blue Robe Guards here?"

"Yes, it's said that the Blue Robe Guards are a very powerful force under the Treasure Pavilion, rarely seen. What's happening today?"

"It seems the city lord's residence is bullying the Shen family, and the two great figures from Taoyun Academy can't stand it..."

"What about the head and Mr. Sima? They are rarely seen, could they be here for that young man?"

"That... it seems to be Shen Lang, the so-called 'waste' of the Shen family, Shen Haotian's son!"

Below, the crowd was buzzing, and the people on the second floor had various expressions.

Seeing that the head was not joking and had really summoned the Blue Robe Guards, Ye Xue was shocked and immediately stepped in front of Tang Sheng.

"Uncle Lin, the situation hasn't reached this point... First, Uncle Tang wanted to attack but didn't succeed, and Xu Daolin was stopped by Lan Luos before he could act. Second, Uncle Lin said, 'Anyone who dares to attack a Treasure Pavilion VIP will die,' but Shen Lang is not a Treasure Pavilion VIP, let alone a VIP of the highest level. This incident happened precisely because he is not a VIP, so Uncle Tang and we wanted to persuade Shen Lang to leave, leading to this misunderstanding!"

Ye Xue, though young, was extremely intelligent and could find so many reasons in such a situation, showing remarkable mental acuity.

Precisely because of this, Shen Lang, who had been smiling, now had a colder gaze.

"This woman's mind is far superior to Xu Daolin and Tang Sheng, and probably even surpasses the city lord Ye Xiaozheng... It seems that the one who made my father suffer for three years might indeed be this woman. Bitch, once I finish my current affairs, I will thoroughly investigate at the city lord's residence. If I find evidence, I will make you suffer a hundred times more than my father, leaving you in a state of neither life nor death!"

This woman, though young, appeared to be arrogant and tyrannical, but that was just a surface impression.

In such a dangerous situation, she could see all the details clearly and remain calm, speaking with confidence...

This only reinforced Shen Lang's initial judgment.

Now it seemed that Ye Xue was indeed not the simple, brainless young lady she appeared to be.

Using a demonic corpse to attack his father was a very reasonable and plausible action for someone like her!

At this moment, Lin Qingfeng spoke again, "Who told you that Shen Lang is not a Treasure Pavilion VIP customer?"

He slightly turned his body, and Sima Yan immediately presented a dark green plaque with an ancient aura.

The plaque was only about half a foot long and unremarkable in appearance.

But its appearance caused a great commotion in the hall!

The crowd below, who had been paying attention, were all shocked, exclaiming in surprise...

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