Ye Longlin's sudden appearance threw the three parties engaged in the auction into a stalemate.
The Ye family members, in particular, looked extremely grim.
The Ye family had a long heritage. Among the three contemplation diagrams within the clan, the "Shanhe Tu" (Mountain and River Diagram) had always belonged to the eldest branch and was never to be passed down, safeguarding the eldest branch's status. The other two diagrams were held by different branches, with one held for a month and rotated for use.
Naturally, this was strictly limited to the Ye family in the capital; other branches were simply not worthy.
Strictly speaking, this truly belonged to Ye Longlin. As the sole descendant of the eldest branch, it should naturally be his.
The auctioneer's expression shifted slightly, then a smile appeared. "Sir, if you are here to bid, we welcome you. However, if you are here to cause trouble... our auction house will protect all attendees."
Ye Longlin walked step by step towards the front. With a wave of his hand, the two individuals holding the Shanhe Tu were sent flying by a powerful martial force. With a grab from a distance, the Shanhe Tu landed in Ye Longlin's hand.
The three parties upstairs could no longer restrain themselves and revealed themselves.
"Falling leaves know the autumn’s intent, he is Ye Ku from the Ye family!"
"A needle can save a person, a needle can kill a person, he is Mr. Luo’s personal bodyguard, Zheng Wudao!"
"Both of these are renowned figures in the capital, but who are those two in black robes?"
The appearance of these individuals caused an uproar among the crowd. They never expected a simple auction to draw out figures of such standing from the capital!
What was the origin of this diagram?
Wang Xu emerged from a room, yawning, with a languid air. "Brother Ye, those two in black robes are the gift I've prepared for you, S-class war criminals, Bull Head and Horse Face."
"However, it depends on whether Brother Ye has the ability to bring them to justice today."
"Oh, right. I request all seniors not to damage anything within my auction hall. Otherwise, compensation will be charged at market price. If you need to engage in combat, please leave the venue. Junior Wang Xu thanks all seniors here."
Ye Ku looked down at Ye Longlin with a sneer. "Ye Longlin, that does not belong to you. The Shanhe Tu belongs to the Ye family. If you are willing to hand it over, I will ensure you walk out of here safely today."
As a powerful figure of the Ye family, he had the confidence. He was also a Martial General, and had never been defeated by peers.
Zheng Wudao let out a cold snort. "Ye Ku, you really do know how to brag. Do you think you can save someone from me? What, do you think you are that legendary Martial General?"
The so-called legendary Martial General referred to a member of the Ye family who could never break through to the Martial General realm. They were at the peak of the Martial General stage, yet even ordinary Martial Visages could not defeat him.
Ye Ku ignored him and feigned regret. "Since you were fortunate enough to survive back then, you should have lived a quiet life in some rural place, rather than appearing in the Ye family's sight again. Do you think the Ye family truly wouldn't kill you? Or are you very confident in your own strength?"
"Ye Longlin, out of respect for being from the same Ye family, as long as you hand over the Shanhe Tu, I guarantee the Ye family will not harm you in the slightest. You should understand what the Shanhe Tu signifies to the Ye family."
Failing to coerce him, they resorted to enticement.
The two figures in black robes remained silent after their identities were revealed, their hands poised to strike at any moment.
Zheng Wudao's eyes flickered. He did not believe the Ye family would truly let him leave; it was not their style.
Ye Longlin suddenly let out a laugh, his gaze towards Ye Ku filled with mockery. "Ye Nantian wants to alter the family registry, to completely remove our lineage from the Ye family tree and establish himself as the head of the eldest branch. However, without the Shanhe Tu, even as patriarch, his position would be illegitimate."
"Since you know the enmity between Ye Nantian and me, you still advise me to hand it over? Ye Ku, are you out of your mind?"
Ye Ku's expression gradually turned grim, his eyes filled with murderous intent as he stared at Ye Longlin. His face contorted, "I regret it. I promise, I will tear you apart inch by inch, and then take the Shanhe Tu!"
As the words fell, he swooped down, his fingers forming a claw, lunging towards Ye Longlin's throat. The aura of a peak Martial General emanated from him, as if intending to suppress Ye Longlin with his peak Martial General presence.
Ye Longlin, however, appeared genuinely stunned, standing motionless on the spot, as if petrified, not even blinking.
Yet, as Ye Ku approached Ye Longlin, he felt unable to advance another step. An inexplicable sense of crisis arose within him. With a tap of his toe, he intended to retreat, but Ye Longlin's voice cut through the air at that moment, sending a shiver down his spine.
"Too late."
Ye Longlin brought down one hand, pressing it onto Ye Ku's head and smashing it downwards with force!
Now, that was violence!
"Not good!"
"Brother Bull, Brother Horse, attack together! After killing Ye Longlin, we'll discuss the matter of the Shanhe Tu."
Zheng Wudao's eyelids twitched wildly as he witnessed this scene.
He had heard of Bull Head and Horse Face, after all, they were figures from the same era.
Ye Ku being no match for Ye Longlin already astonished him greatly, but he hadn't expected Ye Longlin to so easily nullify his attack and then pin him to the ground!
Bull Head and Horse Face uttered no words. Instead, a dagger appeared in their hands. The dagger's edge was blue, an eerie shade of blue!
This dagger was definitely poisoned.
The two of them attacked, thwarting Ye Longlin's intention to kill Ye Ku. He was forced to divide his attention to deal with them. However, if he were to truly engage, he could easily suppress Ye San Nian in an instant.
But he still needed to keep some trump cards for himself, otherwise, when the Ye family dealt with him in the future, he would be at a disadvantage.
Despite holding back, with just one finger from Ye Longlin, Zheng Wudao's long saber shattered. Ye Longlin's strike hit his shoulder, causing blood to spurt. His arm's meridians were severed, instantly losing an arm.
The attacks from Bull Head and Horse Face were incredibly strange, with many appearing as afterimages.
Their speed was exceptional, reaching an extraordinary realm.
Ye Longlin shook his head slightly. "Too slow."
Saying that, he unleashed a palm strike directly forward. At the very moment he struck, a black-robed figure happened to be at that precise spot, and was sent flying, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
Taking advantage of Ye Longlin's palm strike, another black-robed figure thrust a black robe towards Ye Longlin's back.
But... a bizarre scene occurred!
Just as the tip of the knife was about to pierce Ye Longlin's skin, a massive force surged out, blasting the figure backward and smashing him against a pillar, also spitting out a mouthful of blood.
Facing four individuals, he had only made three moves!
And these three moves had disabled three Martial Generals!
Ye Longlin looked at Ye Ku with amusement, lowering his head and saying playfully, "You said earlier you would guarantee my safe exit? I accept."
Ye Ku: "......"
This was humiliation, blatant humiliation!
He was already pinned to the ground by Ye Longlin. Recalling his earlier words, his face felt burning hot!
"Ye Longlin, don't get cocky too soon. The Ye family will take action. By then, you won't be able to escape even if you want to!"