Serving as a Jinyiwei, starting from plundering the swordsmanship talent

Chapter 260 Is this an honor? I'll honor your ancestors!
"Truly, this is the Xie family's treasure trove!"

Half an hour later, looking at the 'treasures' displayed around him, even Ye Liuyun couldn't help but sigh.

The magical artifacts that seem to exist outside are the most common things here.

Even low-grade spiritual artifacts are rare; most are mid-grade or high-grade. Apart from a few low-grade spiritual artifacts with special functions, the others simply don't qualify to be placed in the Xie family's treasury.

Besides.

Top-tier cultivation techniques and rare elixirs are also extremely common here.

"Xie Fenghao is really willing to spend money!"

This alone is enough to reveal a person's state of mind.

Noticing that Xie Ling'er beside him was already a little dazzled, Ye Liuyun smiled and said something.

"Can you really be overwhelmed by your own family's treasure trove?"

Hearing Ye Liuyun say this, Xie Ling'er didn't feel embarrassed at all and spoke frankly and directly.

"Even though it's my own treasure trove, I've never been inside it once, let alone picked anything out at will!"

Even if Xie Ling'er were a descendant of a collateral branch of the Xie family, she wouldn't be able to enter the treasure vault without Xie Fenghao's consent.

"In that case, just pick whatever catches your eye!"

Ye Liuyun had already read it once.

There were indeed many good things, but for Ye Liuyun, nothing was worth getting excited about.

Since they're optional, why not let Xie Ling'er choose? Xie Fenghao had already said that if there's anything she likes, she can just take it.

It was clearly expected that Ye Liuyun would let Xie Ling'er make the choice.

Even so, Xie Fenghao still said those words.

This clearly shows that Xie Fenghao was truly willing to go to great lengths to win over Ye Liuyun.

"Is it really possible?"

Even though I had guessed that Ye Liuyun would say that.

But when she actually heard it, Xie Ling'er felt immense joy, and her eyes gleamed with a sharp light as she looked at Ye Liuyun.

"When have I ever lied to you?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Ling'er's beautiful eyes crinkled with amusement.

"The master said it would only take half an hour, but it ended up taking almost two hours, leaving the person unable to walk the next day!"

"Cough cough!"

In terms of physique, even though Xie Ling'er's cultivation had reached the Innate Realm, she was still no match for Ye Liuyun.

When it was time to give up, it still couldn't hold on.

"If that's what you mean, then forget it."

"They were wrong, adults are the best!"

Xie Ling'er hugged Ye Liuyun's arm in a soft, coquettish voice.

"Alright, alright! Go pick out whatever you like!"

Ye Liuyun quite liked this occasional coquettishness. If she were always respectful and rigid towards him, it would be rather boring.

obviously.

With Xie Ling'er's intelligence, she was able to grasp the point of acting coquettishly and wouldn't really anger Ye Liuyun.

"Whee!"

Seeing that Ye Liuyun had agreed, Xie Ling'er's smile widened considerably.

After chuckling, he began searching through the treasure vault.

The items here were dispensable to Ye Liuyun, but they were clearly very different to Xie Ling'er; some of them could be described as incredibly precious.

but.

Xie Ling'er is still very smart.

There was no saying that we should just take whatever is good.

Trying to do too much at once will only lead to failure. Even with top-quality magical artifacts, having too many might make it difficult to decide which one to use when you're actually fighting someone.

In the end, only three were selected.

A hairpin, a silk scarf, and a seemingly insignificant spirit sword, only the length of a forearm, exceptionally delicate.

Without exception, all three were top-grade spiritual artifacts.

By the time they emerged from the treasure vault, it was already getting dark outside.

Xie Fenghao waited outside.

Upon seeing Ye Liuyun and Xie Ling'er emerge from the treasure vault, they immediately came to greet them.

Sensing the fluctuations of spiritual energy emanating from Xie Ling'er, Xie Fenghao immediately understood that Xie Ling'er must have chosen a spiritual artifact, but he did not ask her what she had chosen.

Instead, he spoke frankly and openly to Ye Liuyun.

"It's getting late. Young Master Ye, you've come at the perfect time. Why don't you have a meal and then go back to rest?"

"You're welcome then!"

It’s hard to refuse such hospitality.

Since Xie Fenghao had said so, what else could Ye Liuyun say? He nodded and agreed.

"Please come this way, Young Master Ye!"

Seeing Ye Liuyun agree, Xie Fenghao's smile widened even more.

It seems that my decision was correct.

On the surface, it seems like they lost out because they lost so many magical artifacts, and all of them were precious high-grade magical artifacts.

But in Xie Fenghao's view...

If we can win over a Grandmaster, then all of this will be worthwhile.

,,,

The sky gradually began to darken.

Outside the Xie family mansion.

Ding Feichen waited for a while, but still didn't see Ye Liuyun leave the Xie residence. In the end, he could only shake his head in regret.

"He must have been kept by Xie Fenghao, what a pity!"

Ding Feichen did not know Ye Liuyun. Like Tian Zheng, Ding Feichen only knew the title "Young Master Tian" from Xie Fenghao, and did not even know the other party's actual name.

But Ding Feichen is very clever.

This can be seen from the fact that Xie Fenghao was able to publicly refute Tian Zheng's feelings by choosing Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun's identity must be extraordinary.

"Shoot first, whether there's a bird or not," that's Ding Feichen's principle.

Regardless of their specific background, it's best to have a conversation first and build a relationship along the way. You might just end up adding another connection to your network.

Ding Feichen has been doing this all these years.

I've almost come to regard this as a habit!

So after the auction ended, Ding Feichen didn't rush to leave, but waited outside for a while, thinking he would wait for Ye Liuyun to come out.

But it still hasn't come out by this time.

He must have been kept by Xie Fenghao and is staying at the Xie residence temporarily.

"What exactly is his/her identity?"

Although Xie Fenghao has cultivated many good relationships, it is not an easy thing for him to stay at the Xie family's residence.

The main reason is that a martial artist at the Grandmaster level stayed at the Xie family's residence back then.

Because they had their eyes on the Xie family's treasure trove.

They took advantage of the darkness to strike, killing many members of the Xie family. Although they were eventually subdued, the incident caused quite a stir.

Since then.

Xie Fenghao rarely allowed martial arts heroes to stay at his residence, and even if they did, he would arrange for many people to guard them.

Ding Feichen couldn't guess Ye Liuyun's identity for a moment.

After thinking for a moment.

He shook his head, dismissing the thoughts from his mind.

"Oh well, what's done is done. Maybe there will be other opportunities in the future!"

There's no use in feeling melancholy right now; all I can do is think about getting to know Ye Liuyun again when I have the chance in the future.

With this thought.

Xie Fenghao turned and left.

If they leave now, they'll still be quite a distance from the inn, and Xie Fenghao doesn't want to spend the night sleeping outside.

The Xie family mansion is located on a hilltop, and the surrounding area is quite open except for the mansion itself. It seems that many families like to build their mansions in such places, as if it adds a sense of mystery.

But the Ding Family Escort Agency is different.

After all, they were going to be escorting goods.

Escort agencies must be located in bustling areas so that they can be easily found.

The thought of his own Ding Family Escort Agency darkened Ding Feichen's expression.

"Just wait! I'll definitely be the one to inherit the family fortune in the end!"

Ever since Ding Feichen became aware of his identity, he has learned to be patient and forbearing.

So many years have passed in the blink of an eye. He has endured until now, all for the sake of the Ding family's assets. That is why Ding Feichen absolutely cannot tolerate this assets falling into the hands of others.

Just as Ding Feichen set a goal for himself.

Just as they were determined to win the position of chief镖头 (chief镖头 is a term used in Chinese martial arts novels, often translated as "chief镖头" in Chinese), a familiar and unrestrained voice suddenly came from above.

"I didn't expect you to arrive first. I've been waiting for you for quite a while!"

"???"

The sudden sound made Ding Feichen pause in his tracks. His expression changed slightly after he realized who the voice belonged to.

As soon as he looked up, he saw Tian Zheng leaping down from mid-air, along with Tian Zheng's entourage.

After seeing that it was Ding Feichen.

The attendant visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

Ding Feichen himself knew this. He had only just entered the Innate Realm. Although he had some abilities, he was ultimately no match for Ding Feichen, who was in the late stage of the Innate Realm.

If the mysterious and unpredictable Ye Liuyun had arrived first, the attendants would have started planning their escape now.

Fortunately, it was Ding Feichen!
"Ok?"

As if sensing something, Ding Feichen glanced at the attendants beside Tian Zheng.

I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I feel like the way this attendant is looking at me is a little impolite.

But now is not the time to consider such things. After hesitating for a moment, Ding Feichen looked at Tian Zheng with a smile.

"So it's Brother Tianzheng! I thought he had already left. What a coincidence!"

He pretended to be stupid on the surface, but inside he couldn't help but curse.

What the hell.

Is Tianzheng really that vengeful?

I've already guessed that the other party must be waiting here because of that grudge from the auction.

I did think that Tianzheng was vengeful and wouldn't let me off the hook.

But I really didn't expect that.

Is she so persistent, waiting outside for me to come out so she can take revenge on me?
"Hmph! Stop pretending!"

Seeing Ding Feichen's smiling face, Tian Zheng snorted coldly and reprimanded him.

"Do you think I don't know what you're thinking? You look down on me and want to make a name for yourself by stepping on me, is that it? Don't you even know who you are? How can you compare to me?"

",,,"

Seeing Tianzheng bring up his identity again, Ding Feichen couldn't help but clench his fist.

The issue of his identity has always been a sore point for Ding Feichen, and it's the thing he can't accept the most. He never expected that Tian Zheng would bring it up again and again.

But looking at the attendants guarding Tianzhen's side, and then at Tianzheng's arrogant face.

What the hell.

If this follower weren't here, you'd see if I dared to kill you outright.

"What do you mean by that, Brother Tianzheng? I don't understand!"

If possible, Ding Feichen would definitely prefer to withdraw unscathed rather than fight.

They immediately started pretending to be ignorant, even though they knew the truth.

"To be honest, Brother Tianzheng, I have long admired you. My father once said that Senior Dao Mo Tian Kuang's swordsmanship is unparalleled in the world. Even my father has to avoid him. He is truly remarkable!"

Saying this now is probably just flattery, an attempt to calm things down!

The guards standing behind Tian Zheng couldn't help but laugh.

With such an obvious intention, do you really think anyone wouldn't see through it and believe what you're saying now?

Everything was ready; they were just waiting for Tianzheng's word before taking action.

He's just a beginner in the early stages of the Innate Realm, nothing to be afraid of.

only!
"Of course! Hahaha! Does my father's swordsmanship need anyone else's approval?"

Upon hearing Ding Feichen's words, Tian Zheng burst into laughter.

His brows furrowed with barely concealed smugness.

",,,"

So, you really believed it?

The attendant looked at his young master with some disbelief.

So, I overestimated Tianzheng's intelligence. Couldn't he see that Ding Feichen was deliberately saying that to evade responsibility?

What an idiot! *2
Not only the attendants, but even Ding Feichen couldn't help but mutter to himself after seeing Tian Zheng's smug expression.

But on the surface, he still maintained that polite demeanor.

"Of course! Actually, I initially planned to befriend Brother Tianzheng, but because of my status, I was worried that Brother Tianzheng would look down on me. That's why I resorted to this tactic to try and get Brother Tianzheng's attention!"

"Ok!"

Tianzheng believed it.

He nodded as if it were perfectly natural.

Given my noble status, isn't it only natural that the other party would use special means to attract my attention in order to befriend me?

"At least you have some self-awareness. After all, you're just the daughter of a maid. How could you be worthy of befriending me?"

They didn't directly call Ding Feichen a bastard anymore, and it's unclear whether they've genuinely toned it down or what.

On the contrary, these words still sound unpleasant to others.

",,,"

Ding Feichen took a while to adjust his emotions before he could calm himself down.

Forget it!

What's the point of arguing with an idiot? The most important thing right now is to get out of here safely and then deal with the rest later.

Thinking of this, Ding Feichen glanced warily at the attendants behind Tian Zheng. If it were just Tian Zheng, there would be no need for any pretense; he could have simply taken action.

But there was no other way; the situation forced them to act.

It is precisely because of this.

Ding Feichen's heart was now even more twisted.

Why.

Aren't all of our fathers grandmasters?

When I said that Tianzheng's father's swordsmanship was very powerful, that was just a compliment. If it really came down to a fight, Ding Feichen didn't think his father would lose. But why did Tianzheng have such a powerful follower by his side?

But I don't have that.

Most importantly, Ding Feichen knew very well that his 'brothers' were in a similar situation to Tian Zheng after they went out; they all had attendants following and protecting them.

But I just don't have it.

Even though he is already at the Innate level, breaking through to the Innate level at such a young age is no exaggeration to call him a genius.

But even so.

He still didn't gain his father's favor. In the end, he would only receive a few words of praise, but more often than not, he would be completely ignored, as if he were not the father's son.

Is it just because his mother was a maid?
Tolerate!
I must endure it!
One day, I will let everyone know that I, Ding Feichen, am definitely not some lowly bastard, and I will not let any of those who have ever looked down on me get away with it.

"Brother Tianzheng is right. It's getting late. Why don't we find an inn and have a long talk? I really want to be friends with you, Brother Tianzheng, and I hope you can give me that opportunity!"

Tian Zheng did not directly refuse.

Instead, he looked Ding Feichen up and down for a while.

His gaze remained that of someone high and mighty.

After a moment of silence, he spoke.

"It's not that we can't give you that opportunity!"

Although he looked down on Ding Feichen's status, Tian Zheng still found the flattery quite pleasant. It wouldn't be bad to have him by his side to listen to his praises in the future.

"That's great! Well..."

Upon hearing Tian Zheng's words, Ding Feichen's face lit up with joy.

I was just about to say something.

But at this moment, Tianzheng said something directly to the attendant beside him.

"Go, break his legs!"

As he spoke, he pointed to Ding Feichen's location.

"???"

Not to mention Ding Feichen, even the attendant who heard this looked puzzled, thinking that the silly young master had been brushed off by Ding Feichen's words.

So, did you see through the other person's thoughts?
Before Ding Feichen could ask.

Tian Zheng crossed his arms and said arrogantly.

"Although you did this on purpose to get my attention, your words still displeased me. You may be spared the death penalty, but you will not escape punishment."

"How about this, I'll break your legs, and then I might give you a chance to get to know me!"

",,,"

This is truly a domineering statement that men often don't know how to respond to.

The attendant shook his head speechlessly. Sure enough, one shouldn't have too high expectations of Tian Zheng. This wasn't because he had seen anything; it was just his arrogance.

Well, since I'm going to have to take action anyway, I might as well break his leg.

Without further ado, the attendant headed straight for Ding Feichen.

The fluctuations of his late-stage innate internal energy made Ding Feichen's expression turn much uglier, and he took a step back.

"Wait! Brother Tianzheng, please don't make jokes like that!"

With his signature fake smile, Ding Feichen still wanted to give it a try.

"A joke? I never joke!"

Tian Zheng didn't think there was anything wrong with his behavior.

Instead, he said it as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"You just need to wait patiently. It's just one leg. You should be honored to have the opportunity to befriend me!"

",,,"

Is this an honor? I'll honor your ancestors!

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(End of this chapter)