Chapter 9

"Master Luo Guan, well done!"

"The Yan family, truly despicable!"

The guards spoke up one after another.

Luo Ning was both surprised and delighted, "Luo Guan, today we owe it all to you, otherwise we would have been in big trouble!"

Xu Qingqing's expression was complicated.

Luo Guan said, "Brother Luo Ning, you should send Master Xu Tai back first." He lowered his voice, "The Yan family and the Qingjiang Gang have ulterior motives. Inform the family head about this as soon as possible!"

After saying that, he hurriedly left.

Luo Ning stared, but could no longer find Luo Guan's figure. Thinking of his words, his heart tightened.

"Let's go, back home immediately!"

...

Jinding Auction House.

A subordinate was reporting in detail about what happened on Qingwa Street.

"Luo Guan..."

Jin Ya silently repeated the name.

The young man who had failed three times to form his bones, after the Heavenly Fire Abyss, not only successfully condensed the Heaven-Connecting Bone but also toyed with Yan Du. Combined with the previous investigation results, she had made up her mind—it was him!

Joining that senior's door, Luo Guan's future was boundless. Now, he was like a piece of gold buried in the sand. Before he rises to prominence, she must find a way to befriend him.

But, where should she start?

While Jin Ya was troubled, Luo Guan had already arrived outside the Jinding Auction House.

Xuan Gui said, "Kid, did you deliberately leave a message back then, foreseeing this day?"

"Just being prepared," Luo Guan sighed, "I didn't expect to use it so soon."

"Are you so confident she will help you?"

Luo Guan smiled, "I have confidence in you, Master."

After inquiring inside the auction house, he found a manager surnamed Liu, "Please inform Master Jin, Luo Guan of the Luo family requests an audience."

"Does Master Luo have an appointment?"

Luo Guan shook his head, "I have important matters."

Manager Liu's face was expressionless, "Without an appointment, please come another day, Master Luo."

After Jin Ya's appearance at the auction house, her reputation spread throughout Jiangning overnight. Recently, countless people had come to seek her, with all sorts of reasons. He found it laughable—just a junior from the Luo family daring to have designs on Miss Jin?

Luo Guan frowned. Given Jin Ya's intelligence, she would have investigated after receiving the information. It seemed this person was not a confidant and did not know about him.

"Just inform her, Jin Ya will see me."

Manager Liu's face darkened, "Please consider your dignity!"

"Men, escort Master Luo out."

Four guards responded.

The crowd sneered.

"The Luo family is in a difficult situation, and this kid dares to cause trouble at Jinding. What a joke."

"Miss Jin Ya is of noble birth; many important figures have been rebuffed. Does he even deserve to think about her?"

"Utterly foolish! He'd better leave quietly; Jinding won't give the Luo family any face!"

Luo Guan shook his head, "This is on you..."

Slap—

He suddenly slapped Manager Liu across the face.

"Scoundrel, you dare to hit me!" Manager Liu was stunned for a moment, then jumped up in anger, "Seize him!"

The guards rushed over with stern faces. Two of them grabbed Luo Guan, but he seemed to blur and they were thrown to the ground. The other two were kicked down as well.

In the blink of an eye, the scene left everyone speechless.

"Luo Guan has lost his mind!"

"Daring to cause trouble at Jinding... looking for death!"

"He's finished!"

Liu Qing strode forward, his eyes flashing with cold light. In Jiangning, someone dared to cause trouble at Jinding... His first thought was that someone must be secretly orchestrating this.

Damn!

Miss had already been exiled from the capital, and they still wouldn't let up. Today, he must take severe action to warn them. His expression grew even darker as he heard the commotion. Turning the corner, he saw the guards on the ground... and Luo Guan in the crowd...

His face stiffened.

Manager Liu was overjoyed and shouted, "Mr. Liu, this is the one causing trouble!" He gritted his teeth and sneered, "Luo Guan, you're finished. No one can save you today..."

Slap—

A heavy slap cut off Manager Liu's angry and satisfied words. He flew through the air, spinning three times, and his broken teeth scattered on the ground. Manager Liu was stunned and helpless, but what greeted him was Liu Qing's sharp, knife-like gaze, as if he wanted to slice him into pieces.

Liu Qing took a deep breath and forced a smile, "Master Luo, my subordinates have offended you. Please forgive them." He had been involved in the secret investigation Miss had conducted and knew Luo Guan's identity. If he could, he would have chopped this fool into pieces!

Luo Guan said calmly, "I want to see Jin Ya."

Liu Qing breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said, "No problem, Master Luo, please come in."

Silence.

Countless eyes widened, and faces were frozen in shock.

Manager Liu, lying on the ground, trembled, wishing he could faint, thinking it was all a nightmare...

Luo Guan said, "I don't want what just happened to spread."

Liu Qing's expression was respectful, "Rest assured, I will handle it properly." He turned and whispered to a few guards, who returned.

Passing through the main gate, they entered the inner area of the auction house, where Jin Ya was already waiting.

A plump woman in a red dress, with a youthful and innocent face, perfectly blending two contrasting qualities, "I apologize for my subordinates' behavior, Master Luo." She lifted her skirt and bowed, a simple gesture that exuded charm.

Luo Guan clasped his hands, "There's no need for such formality, Master Jin. I must thank you for the medicine you provided, which helped me complete my cultivation foundation."

Time was short, so he directly revealed his identity.

It is indeed him!

Though she had already made a judgment, hearing Luo Guan admit it himself still brought her a wave of excitement. She smiled brightly, "It is my honor to assist Master Luo. This is not the place to talk; please come inside."

Entering the living room, a beautiful maid served tea. Liu Qing gave a nod, and the guards bowed and left.

Jin Ya guessed that Luo Guan had a reason for coming. She was determined to befriend him and would not wait for him to speak. After a few sips of tea, she said, "Master Luo, I and Jinding are willing to be your eternal friends. If there is anything else we can do to help, I would be more than happy."

This woman is indeed clever!

Luo Guan smiled, "Master Jin is straightforward. I'll get straight to the point."

"The Yan family and the Qingjiang Gang are working together to harm the Luo family. I hope Master Jin can help by delaying them for a while."

Jin Ya hesitated, "Master Luo should know that Jinding does not involve itself in any external conflicts. This is our guild's rule."

She looked at him, "Moreover, with your status, solving this matter should be easy..."

Luo Guan said calmly, "I want to handle it myself."

Joining a master's door... facing a family crisis... a temporary test from his master... Jin Ya quickly pieced it together.

In life, there are gains and losses.

Gaining Luo Guan's friendship is worth the risk!

"How long does Master Luo need?"

"Ten days."

Jin Ya nodded solemnly, "I agree to this."

Luo Guan stood up, "Thank you, Master Jin. I will repay you in the future."

Jin Ya's expression was gentle, and she bowed slightly, revealing her white neck, "It's getting late. Master Luo has been busy all day. Why not stay for dinner?"

Looking at the charming Jin Ya, Luo Guan's breath caught, "Ah... no, I must take my leave!" He quickly pushed the door open and left.

"Ha..." Jin Ya chuckled.

He is still a young man, no matter how composed his actions, he can't hide his nature. But thinking about using such tactics on a young man, she couldn't help but scold herself.

But... he is a promising alchemist with a bright future!

Jin Ya collected her thoughts, her face showing contemplation. After a moment, she tapped the table, and Liu Qing quickly entered, "Miss."

"Go to the warehouse and fetch the item from compartment Yi-10. I need to visit Mr. Wu from Ziyun Hall!"