After the demonstration, will it all fall apart?
Guo Huaiyuan froze upon hearing these words.
Elder Guo imdiately asked, "Mr. Ye, are you saying this magic treasure is a one-ti use item?"
"One-ti use? You could say that."
Ye Fei placed the ancient sword back into the box with a smile and said, "This ancient sword was clearly an item that had bonded with a Sword Cultivator during their lifeti, a bond of life and death. It is remarkable that it has been preserved until now. However, due to its great age, its spiritual energy has dissipated, and the sword itself is already severely compromised. Therefore, it can only be used once."
Upon hearing these words, both the Guo family mbers and Master Ma, standing behind Ye Fei, couldn’t help but feel it was a pity.
By now, no one doubted Ye Fei’s words in the slightest.
After all, this ancient sword had been offered by the Guo family as an apology to Ye Fei. He had no reason to lie about it.
Not to ntion, given Ye Fei’s abilities, the Guo family was likely not even worthy of such deception!
"Mr. Ye, then this ancient sword..."
Guo Huaiyuan hesitated as he asked.
After all, this was a magic treasure. If they hadn’t known so, it wouldn’t have mattered. However, now that they knew—even if it was a one-ti use item—Guo Huaiyuan still felt reluctant to part with it.
Ye Fei noticed his hesitation and smiled, "You may keep it for yourselves. If this item is not activated, it can stabilize your family’s righteousness, ensuring prosperity for at least a hundred years without external troubles. If Elder Guo ever cos across similar leads, feel free to inform ."
With that, Ye Fei slowly rose to his feet.
Since the magic treasure was no longer of interest, he naturally had no desire to stay any longer. After all, his cultivation was a race against ti. If not for believing that this trip might lead to clues about a magic treasure, Ye Fei probably wouldn’t have bothered coming at all.
Elder Guo, seeing this, didn’t say anything, but there was a pang of disappointnt in his heart.
He, being a man with ample experience and shrewdness, had gifted the ancient sword this ti precisely to build a closer relationship with Ye Fei.
Although the Guo family held prominent status in Yuntai, and even across Northern Su, they were not comparable to so of the truly great clans.
And nowadays, which of those great clans didn’t have ties to an Innate Martial King?
If they could align themselves with Ye Fei, the Guo family might one day contend with those great clans.
But now that this ancient sword turned out to be a one-ti use item, his plans were naturally dashed.
However, just as Master Ma was escorting Ye Fei to leave, Guo Wenyuan, the eldest of the Guo family, who had been silent all this ti, hesitantly said, "Ye... Mr. Ye, I... I might know so clues about a magic treasure."
What?
The Guo family mbers and Ye Fei imdiately turned their attention to Guo Wenyuan.
"Go on," Ye Fei said with a smile.
Encouraged by Ye Fei’s approval, Guo Wenyuan exhaled in slight relief and said, "Mr. Ye, it’s like this. Each year, our Su Province hosts a United Comrce eting, and there might be clues about magic treasures there!"
"United Comrce eting? Why would there be clues about magic treasures there?" Ye Fei asked, puzzled.
"Master, you might not be aware. The United Comrce eting is the most significant annual event that brings together both the legitimate and underground powers of Su Province. Though called a comrce eting, in reality, it’s a contest of strength between the major players from various cities, an event of both business rivalry and martial competition. But what’s more critical is the display of martial strength!" Master Ma explained with a bow.
"Master Ma is absolutely correct!"
Guo Wenyuan nodded in agreent, "During the United Comrce eting, the major players all send their subordinates to engage in duels, and the outcos of these duels directly determine the standings among the powers. In such a competition, not only can one cent and elevate their status in Su Province, but there’s also the chance to earn rewards, which often consist of items useful to cultivators."
"Though rare, items bearing an aura similar to this ancient sword have appeared at these etings before. When I was younger, I studied Martial Artist Skills with my father, so I have the ability to discern such things!"
Ye Fei, upon hearing this, showed imdiate interest.
However, he smiled faintly and said, "Are you asking to fight on your behalf in the duels?"
As soon as he said this, Guo Wenyuan’s face changed drastically. He quickly replied, "I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare, Mr. Ye! I’m rely sharing what I know. I..."
"I accept! Just have soone pick up from the Purple Mist Mountain Villa when the ti cos!"
Seeing Guo Wenyuan’s fearful expression, Ye Fei smiled slightly, bid farewell to Elder Guo, and left the Guo family estate.
Guo Wenyuan, watching him leave, finally heaved a sigh of relief and slumped into a chair.
But Elder Guo laughed and said, "Son, you’ve grown up!"
"It’s all thanks to Father’s guidance. I had been blind, but hopefully, it’s not too late to make ands now!" Guo Wenyuan sighed.
On the side, Guo Can, puzzled, asked, "Grandfather, Uncle, while it’s true that Ye Fei’s strength is extraordinary, why do we have to go to such lengths to flatter him?"
"Xiao Can, you still don’t understand!"
Elder Guo chuckled and asked, "What do you think of our Guo family in Yuntai?"
"We’re undeniably the top family, untouchable by anyone!" Guo Can replied proudly.
"And in Su Province?" Elder Guo continued.
"Still an influential power. The Northern Su region has always followed our Guo family’s lead!" Guo Can responded confidently.
"And in all of China?"
"This..."
Seeing Guo Can unable to respond, Elder Guo sighed and said, "The foremost family in China is the Cao Family! Why? Because the Cao Family has soone extraordinary. But if our Guo family binds itself to Ye Fei, we may very well beco the next Cao Family!"
He spoke with a look of boundless ambition on his face.
The Cao Family’s extraordinary figure?
Guo Can, hearing this, exclaid in shock, "Grandfather, could you be mistaken? How could Ye Fei compare to that figure?"
"Maybe not now! But what about ten years from now, twenty years, thirty years? Ye Fei, as you’ve investigated, is only eighteen years old! At such a young age, to already be an Innate Martial King—isn’t that monstrous enough?"
Elder Guo said with a slight shake of his head as he turned and walked back to his room.
Guo Can watched this, still wanting to argue, but her father, Guo Huaiyuan, placed a hand on her shoulder and sighed, "Xiao Can, your uncle and I were blind once and missed the opportunity. We will not make the sa mistake again. Ye Fei is a phoenix among n, a true dragon in form. We must befriend him, never make an enemy of him!"
A phoenix among n? A true dragon in form?
Hearing this, Guo Can stood there, dumbfounded, unable to speak for a long ti...
anwhile, the main hall of Black Tiger Hall was in complete disarray.
The place was strewn with shattered objects and broken chairs. Standing amidst the chaos, Black Tiger Hall’s Hall Master Bai Que was roaring with fury.
"What did you say? A failure? Wasn’t he supposed to be a so-called Gun God? Wasn’t he supposed to have never missed a target? And you’re telling this university student managed to escape? Scarface, how do you explain this?" Bai Que, his eyes bloodshot, glared at Scarface and bellowed.
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