Serving as a Jinyiwei, starting from plundering the swordsmanship talent

Chapter 259 Fragile Self-Esteem, Xie Family Treasure Trove

"you!"

Tian Zheng never imagined that his father was the Sword Demon Tian Kuang, a Grandmaster.

Xie Fenghao was actually being incredibly disrespectful, telling me to leave in front of everyone.

The gazes from all around him, even though no one said anything, made Tian Zheng feel like he was being pricked by thorns. These people must be laughing at him in their hearts!

hateful!

Beneath his sleeve, Tianzheng's fists were clenched so tightly that his fingertips were digging into his palms.

But facing Tian Zheng like this, Xie Fenghao simply looked at him calmly, without any intention of saying anything more.

At this point, if I stayed any longer, I'd probably lose even the last shred of my dignity.

Accustomed to arrogance, Tian Zheng clearly didn't know what hypocrisy or forbearance meant. He just glared hatefully at Xie Fenghao and Ye Liuyun, who was smiling silently beside him.

In Tianzheng's view.

Ye Liuyun was also the cause of his embarrassing situation.

These guys will definitely not be let go.

"You wait for me!"

After giving Ye Liuyun one last glare, Tian Zheng turned around and strode away.

Seeing this, the attendant beside him breathed a sigh of relief.

Ashamed?

"Are you kidding? It's the young master who's embarrassed, what does it have to do with me, a mere servant?"
I was worried that this silly young master might really get carried away and start a fight on Xie's turf.

Fortunately, there wasn't.

Right now, leaving this place is the most important thing, so the attendant didn't hesitate at all and got up to leave with his young master.

When Tianzheng left.

He happened to pass by Ding Feichen.

"?"

When Ding Feichen noticed Tian Zheng's gaze, he was stunned for a moment, then reflexively gave a fake smile, a habit he had developed since childhood.

When you see someone, give them a friendly smile, and try to make friends with them regardless of whether it's useful or not.

What if we cultivate these connections into our own network later?

Ding Feichen had practiced that smile countless times in private and considered it to be the most perfect fake smile ever.

only.

Tianzheng's thought process is clearly a bit different from that of normal people.

",,,"

Already feeling incredibly humiliated, this smile only intensified the murderous intent in Tian Zheng's eyes.

This guy!
They're mocking me, they must be mocking me.

After all, Ding Feichen had confronted him in public not long ago. Now that he had left in such a humiliating way, Ding Feichen must be overjoyed!
Think of this.

Tian Zheng gave Ding Feichen a murderous look before striding away!
"???"

only.

Ding Feichen, as the person involved, was somewhat confused and clearly hadn't quite grasped the situation.

The reason Ding Feichen confronted Tian Zheng just now was simply to show off and see if he could make friends with some of the people present. He didn't really intend to offend Tian Zheng to the death.

The way she looked at me was as if she wanted to kill me.

'never mind!'

I'd heard before that Tianzheng wasn't quite right in the head, so it's not that hard to understand why he's like this now.

Ding Feichen wasn't too scared.

I am, after all, a martial artist at the early stage of the Innate Realm, while Tian Zheng is not even a martial artist at the Acquired Realm. Even if he has a follower with him, he can still leave if he wants to.

It should be an easy task!

With this in mind, Ding Feichen immediately adjusted his mindset.

"Master!"

On Tianzheng's side, he saw that his young master didn't say a word, but just kept his head down and walked with a sullen face.

Until they completely left the Xie family's mansion.

The attendant standing nearby finally couldn't help but speak up.

"Should we go straight back to the master's place now?"

What the attendant really wanted right now was to go straight back to the manor. Who knew what kind of trouble this foolish young master might cause if he stayed outside any longer?

"go back?"

Upon hearing this, Tianzheng immediately stopped in his tracks.

"How are we supposed to go back? We've lost so much face, are we really just going to go back like this?"

",,,"

Are we ashamed?

It seems you're the only one who's embarrassed, at least the attendant doesn't think he's embarrassed.

Seeing Tianzheng's state, she was worried that if she said anything else, this silly young master might really anger himself to death.

"Humph!"

Tian Zheng had no idea what his attendant was thinking.

Having already left the Xie family's residence, he no longer held back, letting out a cold snort before speaking directly.

"The Xie family is nothing but a small family. I'm only here out of respect for them. How dare they humiliate me like this? If my father finds out, he'll make them pay!"

",,,"

No, I think the master will beat you up first, and then take you to the Xie family to apologize!
Although the attendant didn't say anything outwardly, he couldn't help but complain inwardly.

We're not some greenhorns just starting out; we all know how to weigh the pros and cons.

Dao Mo Tian Kuang is indeed a Grandmaster, but the head of the Xie family is also a Grandmaster, and the Xie family also has two elders at the Grandmaster level.

Three Grandmasters in total, how can we fight them?
Most importantly, the Xie family has extensive connections and has befriended many grandmasters. Even if the relationship is not particularly close, they can still lend a hand.

In conclusion, Dao Mo Tian Kuang would only truly become an enemy of the Xie family if he were killed.

But obviously.

Tian Zheng didn't think that way at all. In his mind, his father was invincible and no one could be his match. As the son of Dao Mo Tian Kuang, no one should dare to disobey him.

"So, young master, what do you plan to do?"

The attendant dared not speak too frankly about anything too serious, and could only cautiously inquire to see what Tian Zheng was planning to do.

If Zheng were to speak on this day...

If I were to turn around now and go to the Xie family to take action...

The follower had made up his mind that even if it meant betraying Dao Mo Tian Kuang, he would definitely leave.

Are they really going to stay and die with Tianzheng?

"call!"

Fortunately.

To the attendant's relief, although Tianzheng was a bit stubborn, he wasn't completely brainless.

After adjusting my breathing.

Tian Zheng didn't say anything foolish like telling his followers to go back to the Xie family right now and bring out everyone who had offended him. Instead, he spoke with a cold gaze.

"This auction won't last long. We'll just wait here until they come out. That Ding Feichen dared to contradict me in public! I'll definitely kill him today! And that Young Master Ye, what's his name?!"

"I will absolutely not let them get away with this!"

In the end, Tianzheng also brought Ye Liuyun along.

Just thinking about it, I realized that I didn't even know that person's name, only that Xie Fenghao called him Young Master Ye.

"Hmph! Who cares what kind of young master he is? Does he think his background can compare to mine?"

His own father was a grandmaster.

Could it be that this Young Master Ye also has a Grandmaster behind him?

",,,"

That's really hard to say!
The attendant began to have doubts again, mainly because such things are actually quite easy to analyze.

In that situation, if that Young Master Ye's background was really inferior to Tian Zheng's, Xie Fenghao probably wouldn't have publicly chosen to support him, and wouldn't have cared at all about the Grandmaster behind Tian Zheng.

Or rather, given the same background, Xie Fenghao should never have embarrassed Tianzheng in public.

This is what will happen.

Either Ye Liuyun himself possesses extraordinary strength, or the power behind him far surpasses that of a Grandmaster.

This explains Xie Fenghao's reaction.

"Master!"

but.

Judging from Tianzheng's current state, he is clearly beyond communication, and calm analysis is definitely useless.

After hesitating for a moment.

The attendant then spoke.

"I think we'd better go back as soon as possible. After all, what happened here will probably reach the master's ears soon. In order to avoid the master misunderstanding that it was the young master's fault and implicating the young master, we should go back and explain to the master as soon as possible!"

"this,,"

Originally, my heart was filled with resentment.

But after hearing his attendant's analysis, Tian Zheng immediately calmed down.

Although he seems fearless, Tianzheng really doesn't dare to offend his own father.

Her position in her father's eyes was already precarious, especially with her younger brother who was almost old enough to practice martial arts. If he had any talent, he wouldn't even need to be exceptionally talented.

Her own father might very well give up on her.

In this situation.

Tianzheng really didn't dare to anger his father. If his father gave up on him prematurely, he would have nowhere to cry!
Thinking of this, Tianzheng immediately calmed down.

"You have a point!"

He even looked at his attendant with approval, as if to say, "You're quite good."

",,,"

Anyone with a brain can figure this out.

Being praised for something like this doesn't make me feel proud at all.

However, the attendants could only think these words to themselves, and on the surface they still nodded in agreement.

"I was just doing a quick analysis. I'm sure with your intelligence, young master, you can figure it out too. We just didn't think about it that much!"

"Yes! You're right!"

To be praised like this.

Tianzheng's smile became even more smug.

Yes, I am indeed a smart and wise person.

"but!"

The attendant had thought that after his analysis, Tianzheng would calm down completely and leave with him.

But obviously.

They underestimated Tianzheng's desire for revenge and his fragile self-esteem.

"If I really leave like this, I still feel unwilling. Where would I put my face?"

What Tianzheng cares about most, besides his status in his father's eyes, is his reputation.

",,,"

The attendant's face, which had initially held a hint of anticipation, immediately turned expressionless.

What the hell.

All this talk is useless; this foolish young master will eventually ruin himself.

"How about this!"

The attendant was too tired to persuade him anymore, and after thinking for a while, Tianzheng also came up with a solution.

"Let's find a place to wait for a while and see who comes out first, Ding Feichen or that guy surnamed Ye. Whoever comes out first, we'll deal with them, and then we'll go straight back!"

We should at least resolve one of them.

Tianzheng really couldn't stand the thought of going back without doing anything.

This approach did elicit a slight nod from the attendant, at least somewhat easing the tension.

If it were Ding Feichen who came out first, the attendant wouldn't be afraid at all. But if it were the one whom Xie Fenghao called Young Master Ye who came out first, the attendant felt that he needed to assess the situation first.

If anything seems amiss, just run.

Nothing is more important than my own life.

Think of this.

The attendant's expression softened considerably, clearly indicating that he had already made arrangements.

but.

After thinking for a moment, the attendant still asked a question.

"What if those two people came out together?"

Dealing with two at the same time is definitely much more difficult than dealing with one.

only.

Upon hearing this, Tian Zheng revealed a cruel smile.

"Then of course we should slaughter them all!"

It seems they felt that things would be better if the two of them could come out together.

",,,"

What else can I say?

Why don't we run now!
Well, the attendant didn't want to really offend a grandmaster like Dao Mo Tian Kuang, so he decided to just bear with it for now and see what happened. If nothing happened, that would be fine.

If anything comes up, I just slip away.

As for saying he'll stay with Tianzheng and face danger together?

That must be impossible!
The attendant said nothing more, simply standing quietly to the side.

Tian Zheng, on the other hand, seemed to have already imagined the scene of defeating his opponent and retaliating, and the smile on his face became much more unrestrained and flamboyant.

Anyone who didn't know better would think they had already succeeded.

,,,

Regardless of Tianzheng's thoughts.

The auction was almost over.

Tian Zheng's departure did not affect the auction in any way. After Tian Zheng left, Xie Fenghao put away his cold expression and smiled kindly at Ye Liuyun.

They then returned to the backstage area, and the auction proceeded as scheduled.

In Tianzheng's opinion.

Even after I leave, there will definitely be many people laughing at me behind my back.

But it is.

Everyone's busy, and nobody really cares about you. Even if you leave or die, people will only be surprised for a moment, and then they'll probably forget about it.

After all.

Although Tianzheng's father was a Grandmaster, Tianzheng himself was not a Grandmaster.

These days, while connections can be useful, they can never replace one's own strength.

However, many people still looked at Ye Liuyun with a hint of probing questions in their eyes.

Not everyone is as foolish as Tian Zheng. Many people can tell from Xie Fenghao's attitude that Ye Liuyun's identity is definitely not simple. Some who recognize him look at him with awe.

But for those who don't recognize them, they just keep a mental note so they don't accidentally offend the wrong person in the future.

soon.

The auction was now completely over.

Apart from the bronze bell, none of the other auction items gave Ye Liuyun any sense of excitement.

Naturally, nothing else was auctioned off.

Ye Liuyun had originally planned to leave as well.

only.

"Master Ye!"

Xie Fenghao suddenly walked out from backstage and headed towards Ye Liuyun.

Many people had originally wanted to take this opportunity to get to know Ye Liuyun, but after seeing this scene, they all wisely left.

in the crowd.

Ding Feichen looked on with regret, shook his head slightly, and then left with the crowd.

For Ding Feichen, who is good at building connections.

Someone with an extraordinary background like Ye Liuyun is definitely someone I need to befriend first. However, with Xie Fenghao here, it would be risky for me to rashly try to befriend him.

They might not only fail to befriend Ye Liuyun, but also offend Xie Fenghao, ultimately gaining nothing.

Think of this.

Ding Feichen could only shake his head regretfully and leave with the crowd.

He was pondering in his mind whether he would have another chance to befriend Ye Liuyun.

,,,

"If Young Master Ye is not in a hurry to return, why not stay at my Xie residence for the night? I can then have someone deliver this bronze bell to you so you can examine it carefully!"

Although Xie Fenghao could also sense that the bronze bell might be something extraordinary.

But I can't figure anything out with this. On the contrary, it would be a good thing to be able to use this to make friends with Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun did not directly refuse.

It took me several days to get here to the Xie family, and it will probably take several more days to get back.

I will definitely have to go back before the sacrificial ceremony.

Judging by the time, even if one stays at the Xie residence for three or four days, it seems that one can still make it back in time.

not to mention.

Ye Liuyun was indeed interested in studying the bronze bell that had captivated him and what made it so special.

"In that case, I won't stand on ceremony!"

"Young Master Ye, please don't stand on ceremony!"

Hearing Ye Liuyun say this.

Xie Fenghao's smile widened even further.

It's better not to be polite; the problem is if Ye Liuyun is too polite, then it will be difficult to build a relationship.

"How about this? I'll have someone move this bronze bell to Young Master Ye's room first. Young Master Ye can study it properly tonight. There's still some time, so why don't we have Ling'er take Young Master Ye to see the Xie family's treasure vault?"

"If there's anything that catches your eye, Young Master Ye, please feel free to take it!"

Considering the relationship between Ye Liuyun and Xie Ling'er.

It's definitely best to let Xie Ling'er lead the way; there's no need for me to go and bother her, otherwise I might just annoy her.

Xie Fenghao acted very generously, as if he wouldn't care what Ye Liuyun took out from his treasure trove.

Indeed, one should never underestimate the people of this world.

Xie Fenghao must have some ability to have developed the Xie family to its current state; at least Ye Liuyun felt very comfortable with his way of speaking.

"Since Patriarch Xie has said so, if I continue to be polite, it would be my fault!"

"Hahahaha!"

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(End of this chapter)