"You're a Dou Sect too!"
The leader of the group blurted out when he heard the mysterious Dou Sect's words.
Feeling the immense Momentum, like a giant dragon awakening, and the powerful pressure that instantly enveloped him, spreading from the person he'd thought was an easy target, his heart was filled with utter horror, and he felt like crying:
What are you doing, a Dou Sect, mixing in with the regular seats on the first floor? Wouldn't it be better to reveal your identity and strength earlier so people can respect you?
Greed is a powerful motivator. The Earth Tier Mid-Grade Cultivation Technique, Dou Technique, and Pills in the mysterious Dou Sect's hands were indeed very tempting, but all of that was only useful if you were alive to use them. Clearly, this group didn't have the ability to act presumptuously in front of a Dou Sect.
Unfortunately, the heavens didn't hear his internal complaints. With a wave of the Dou Sect's hand, several streams of Dou Qi shot towards the dozen or so bandits, their bodies radiating menace. Then, before they were sent flying into the forest, several sprays of blood mist erupted in the air.
Whether intentional or not, the leader happened to be struck right at Zhao Li's feet. His eyes held an incredibly complex mix of emotions – greed, longing, fear, a hint of regret, and deep unwillingness – as he slowly lost his Life Force.
If that person wasn't a hidden Dou Sect, if I could have gotten the Cultivation Technique, Dou Technique, and Pills he auctioned for, if...
...I might have become a peak expert in the Black Corner Region, perhaps even with hope for further advancement. At that time, forget the Black Corner Region, I could probably roam freely across the entire Dou Qi Continent.
But there were no "ifs," only the result. They fell because of their own greed.
Seeing the lingering greed in his eyes even as he died, Zhao Li couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy. Throughout his journey, robbery and murder weren't uncommon, but a situation like this in the Black Corner Region, where countless people were eyeing one person, was truly a first for him.
Zhao Li wasn't the only Bystander, of course. And most people, seeing the seemingly meek sheep transform into a tiger, instantly dispatching over a dozen skilled individuals without even making a formal move – people no weaker than themselves dying inexplicably – couldn't help but breathe a little heavier.
Amidst the gasps of cool air being drawn in, they gained a clear understanding of the mysterious person's terrifying strength. New thoughts flashed through countless minds: should they continue following, perhaps to pick up scraps, or was staying alive more important, and should they leave as soon as possible...
As everyone was inwardly conflicted, the mysterious Dou Sect's gaze swept across the forest, landing precisely on several hidden spots, sending chills down the spines of those concealed within, leaving them frozen in place.
"Heh heh, as expected of the land of chaos. This Sect has learned a lesson. The Cultivation Technique and Pills are in this Sect's hands. If you have the guts, come and get them..."
The mysterious Dou Sect's voice echoed through the forest. For a moment, an unusually oppressive and heavy atmosphere settled over the woods.
Rustling sounds emerged from the forest as some people awoke from their greed and slowly retreated. Treasures were good, but you had to be alive to take them...
The mysterious Dou Sect sneered dismissively:
"A bunch of clownish performers, not worth mentioning."
Sensing the few figures who were unwilling to retreat, he frowned slightly, his voice turning cold:
"Heh heh, there really are those who value money over life. I gave you a chance. Since you don't cherish it, don't blame me."
"Heh heh, while a Dou Sect is strong, they're not qualified to run rampant in the Black Corner Region. If this friend thinks those whose reason has been consumed by greed will retreat just like that, they're being a bit naive."
Just as the mysterious Dou Sect was about to act, two figures slowly appeared from outside the mountain hollow, walking on air, and quickly arrived in the valley.
They were familiar faces from the Auction, and the one leading was none other than the Sect Master of the Black Emperor Sect, with the White-Haired Auctioneer naturally behind him.
Feeling the immense aura from Mo Xuyu, no less powerful than his own, the mysterious Dou Sect's body instinctively tensed, then he sneered:
"Sect Master Mo, what is the meaning of this? Are you trying to ruin your Black Emperor Sect's reputation?"
As the host of the Auction, to secretly target a distinguished guest who had purchased items – news of this spreading would not be a good thing for the Black Emperor Sect.
Hearing this, Mo Xuyu's expression became slightly unnatural, and he explained with a forced smile:
"Heh heh, friend, you misunderstand. We are not here for your things."
Having reached the pinnacle of the Black Corner Region, he naturally knew that the most important things in this region were strength and a sufficiently large fist. Reputation was merely an added bonus that came with strength.
But while he understood, he wouldn't say it out loud. Some face still had to be saved, otherwise, without even basic integrity, if the Black Emperor Sect were to hold another Auction in the future, no one would dare to come. After all, no one wanted to spend a high price on something only to have it forcibly taken away, ending up with neither the item nor their life.
He was also speaking the truth. He had indeed tasted the sweetness of this Auction and was still counting on Auctions to rake in massive amounts of gold. Naturally, he wouldn't destroy his own foundation at this time.
The Black Robe Dou Sect naturally wouldn't believe his nonsense and remained on high alert.
"I didn't expect such an interesting thing to happen after the Auction. Tsk, Sect Master Mo, as expected of you. If you were reluctant to part with those treasures, you should have kept them. Why sell them, and now you want to snatch them back? Impressive, truly impressive."
The sudden sarcastic remarks instantly caused the expressions of the few people present to change slightly. Their gazes then sharply turned to the source of the voice, where they saw Old Man Yin Shan slowly rising from the valley, quickly arriving on the scene, seizing the opportunity to provoke Mo Xuyu again.
Mo Xuyu looked at the smile on Yin Shan's lips and his sarcastic words, his mouth twitching. At this point, he didn't hold back, his face gloomy, he said indifferently:
"Yin Shan, words can bring disaster. Even if you are a Dou Sect, you cannot slander my Black Emperor Sect without reason."
Yin Shan's face was full of surprise, as if he had just met Mo Xuyu, a look of exaggerated amusement on his face, and he continued to be sarcastic:
"Oh? Could it be that Sect Master Mo traveled all this way to escort us? Ah, my apologies, I misunderstood you. Oh, getting angry? What? You can do it, but others can't talk about it?"
Dodging an attack from Mo Xuyu, Yin Shan's mouth was relentless.
As soon as Mo Xuyu made a move, the two Dou Sects instantly looked at him. An aura not much weaker than his own enveloped him, and his expression became solemn. Only the Great Elder following him suffered, sweat beading on his forehead as he struggled to support himself.
After a brief thought, he felt he wouldn't gain any advantage and didn't make another move. He took a deep breath and chuckled:
"Since you don't believe my sincerity, you can leave now."
With that, he actually stopped paying attention to the two and looked towards Zhao Li's direction.
Yin Shan and the other person were slightly taken aback. They didn't believe Mo Xuyu had no demands, or that his target wasn't them. Perhaps he saw something was off and temporarily abandoned his idea.
The two unconsciously followed Mo Xuyu's gaze. About ten miles away on a small hill, a young man was sitting on a long chair, legs crossed, cracking melon seeds, watching the scene at his leisure.
Seeing the few people looking at him, Zhao Li put his feet down, a little confused:
"What's wrong? You guys keep going? I'm just a passing Bystander, you don't need to mind me."
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