Starting from the imperial palace guards, his clones spread all over the world.

Chapter 384 Jade Shadow Bow

Yan You secretly felt disdain in his heart.

He is one of the Four Famous Detectives, and the imperial court is his backer!

Why would it be necessary to hang out with a mere Xiongba?
But his face showed an expression of ecstasy, and he stood up and said solemnly:
"It is my duty to serve Senior Brother Xiongba!"

Yan You's identity is fake, so he can make empty promises and not be responsible in the end.

If the young man in white is really the jade-stealing young man Chu Yu, then after resolving the matter of Hualongmen, Yan You also plans to deal with him.

Why not do it if you can both make a contribution and eliminate potential threats?

Liang Jin heard this and nodded with satisfaction.

"Then I'll have to trouble Deacon Yan."

Yan You also bowed and said:

"Then I'll take my leave and go make preparations."

After saying that, Yan You turned around and left the box with steady steps.

Liang Jin saw him to the door, and after he left, he gently closed the door of the box and turned back to Yu Linglong.

Yu Linglong couldn't help but ask curiously:
"what are you doing?"

Liang Jin smiled slightly and replied:
"Miss, since Yan You is problematic, I think it would be better to let him and the young man in white fight each other."

"This way, we can reap the benefits."

Since Zhuying has joined forces with Dongzhou's top master to capture Liang Jin, Liang Jin will naturally not let him go.

It would be best to let him confront Liang Jin's mortal enemy Li Xueqing and let them fight each other first.

Yu Linglong heard this and said with a firm look:

"Just now, I was able to see more clearly from such a close distance. There is definitely something wrong with this Yan You."

"He must have practiced the Six Gates' Hidden Dragon in the Abyss to conceal the information."

"Also, he used the technique of disguise."

Liang Jin showed a look of slight surprise when he heard this.

Although he knew that Yan You used the disguise technique, he couldn't see it, but Yu Linglong was able to notice it so keenly?

Yu Linglong seemed to see Liang Jin's doubts and explained patiently:
"There's something subtly unnatural about the expression on his face. If I'm not mistaken, he must be wearing a human skin mask."

"No matter how ingeniously crafted a human skin mask is, it's difficult for it to blend seamlessly with the person's face. Especially since a human skin mask inevitably requires some filler, which can slightly blunt the ability to convey expressions."

"If you pay attention and observe in this direction, you will be able to find clues."

"Also, his voice isn't his own. He's using his internal force to squeeze and twist his throat to produce someone else's voice."

"Ordinary warriors rarely gather their internal energy in the throat, but this person's internal energy is concentrated in the throat, which is obviously abnormal."

After hearing this, Liang Jin couldn't help but give Yu Linglong a thumbs up and secretly admired her in his heart.

Although Yu Linglong has little knowledge in other areas, her knowledge in martial arts is indeed impressive.

If Yu Linglong hadn't explained it in detail, Liang Jin wouldn't have noticed so many subtle details.

Yu Linglong's beautiful eyes flickered as she asked with great interest:
"By the way, with your provocation, will that white-robed expert really confront this guy pretending to be Yan You?"

Liang Jin looked calm, shook his head slightly and replied:

"This fake Yan You is very cunning. It won't be easy to trick him."

"But there's no need to worry, Miss. I have another plan."

Just then.

"when!!!"

A clear and loud gong sound resounded throughout the venue like a thunderclap.

It turned out that after most of the guests arrived, this highly anticipated auction had officially begun.

As the gong sounded, the originally noisy and boiling voices seemed to be muted by an invisible big hand and quickly quieted down.

Everyone's eyes were now focused on the auction table.

The first auction item was steadily lifted onto the platform amid everyone's anticipation.

Yu Linglong's attention was quickly drawn to the tense and lively auction scene.

On the auction table, as the staff gently lifted the bright red satin, a peculiarly shaped bow suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes.

The material of this bow is extraordinary. At first glance, it looks like it is made of metal, exuding a cold and hard texture.

However, when the flickering candlelight shone on it, it became slightly transparent and shimmering, as if it contained bright stars inside, and emitting a soft luster like warm jade.

This strange longbow, which looks like gold but not gold, and jade but not jade, has a slender and elegant bow body and smooth and natural lines, just like a quiet crescent moon. It is soft yet strong and powerful.

What is even more amazing is that the size of this bow is much larger than that of an ordinary bow. It is not difficult to infer that the arrows it is suitable for must be longer than ordinary feather arrows.

At this moment, the auctioneer said loudly with an excited look:

"Everyone, this bow is called 'Jade Shadow'. As the opening treasure of this auction, its origins are not simple."

"This Jade Shadow Bow was wielded by Qiu Zhan, known as the world's most formidable general during the ancient Great Xia Dynasty. Back then, Qiu Zhan relied on this bow to maneuver on the battlefield, achieving remarkable feats. Later, Qiu Zhan tragically died in battle, and the bow was lost to the martial arts world. With the fall of the Great Xia Dynasty, it gradually vanished from the world, becoming a legendary divine weapon."

"Until recently, this bow reappeared in the market. This auction house is honored to be able to exhibit it for auction, with the goal of finding a true and wise owner for it."

The auctioneer paused for a moment, glanced around the room, and continued:
"As you've probably noticed, this Jade Shadow Bow is significantly larger than ordinary bows. Particularly noteworthy is its bowstring, crafted from the sinews of ancient mythical beasts. It's incredibly tough, possessing both tremendous elasticity and tension. After centuries of wear and tear, it hasn't worn down in the slightest, but has only grown even stronger. It's truly a miracle."

"You should know that anyone who can draw this bow is a peerless master. Due to its enormous size and hard material, ordinary feather arrows simply cannot withstand its explosive power. It is said that Qiu Zhan, the foremost general of the ancient Great Xia, used a spear and arrow forged from fine steel to perfectly match the Jade Shadow Bow."

"A spear arrow is a special arrow that looks like a short spear. It's longer, thicker, and much heavier than an ordinary wooden feathered arrow."

After the auctioneer finished his detailed introduction, he raised his voice and announced loudly:

"The starting price for the Jade Shadow Bow is ten thousand taels of silver. The bidding begins now!"

As the auctioneer finished speaking, the scene instantly became lively, and many people began to bid, creating an extremely heated atmosphere. Liang Jin couldn't help but show a slight surprise when he saw this scene.

He really didn't expect that the Jade Shadow Bow would become the first auction item.

Immediately, a hint of excitement and determination flashed in his eyes, and he had already made up his mind to get this magical weapon into his possession.

Yu Linglong keenly noticed that Liang Jin was quite interested in this bow, and could not help but ask softly:

"You want to bid on this bow?"

Liang Jin nodded without hesitation and said with a firm look:

"I will definitely take it down!"

Yu Linglong smiled upon hearing this and said generously:

"Just bid as much as you want. I'll pay whatever the price is in the end. Consider it a gift from me to you."

Liang Jin was delighted when he heard this, but he smiled awkwardly and said:
"Why are you so embarrassed?"

Yu Linglong waved her hand nonchalantly and said:
"As long as you work for me loyally in the future, I will naturally reward you."

"Let alone this bow, I also have a secret manual of earth-level archery in Hualongmen. When I return, I will be able to teach it to you."

Yu Linglong had actually long intended to gain Liang Jin's loyalty.

She had previously revealed some of Wu Yi's secrets to Liang Jin as a long-term means of inducement.

At this moment, since there is such an opportunity to give Liang Jin practical benefits in the short term, Yu Linglong will naturally not be stingy.

Liang Jin was overjoyed when he heard this and said excitedly:

"Disciple is willing to die for the master!"

At the same time, Liang Jin couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

If he had known that Yu Linglong had the Earth-level archery secret book in her hands, his clone in Changzhou would not have gone to so much trouble to create so many twists and turns for a mere Profound-level archery secret book.

Immediately, Liang Jin cheered up and began to prepare for the bidding with full concentration.

Anyway, it was Yu Linglong's money that he was spending, so he didn't feel bad at all.

………………

In another box.

As the door slowly opened with a "creak", Yan You walked into the box with steady steps.

At this time, the gauze curtains in the box were lowered and the light was a little dim. Only three people were sitting quietly at the table.

Two of them were dressed in the uniforms of Hualongmen disciples and looked respectful. They were Yan You's subordinates.

The other person was an old man with vigorous spirit. He was the owner of Xiafei Villa - Zou Cifeng.

"Sir, how is the situation?"

"Has Xiongba arrived yet?"

When the two disciples saw Yan You coming in, they hurriedly stood up, saluted Yan You respectfully, and asked impatiently.

Yan You looked calm as he walked to the seat and slowly sat down. Then he waved his hand, motioning the two disciples to sit down.

Yan You just smiled coldly and said:

"That Xiongba hasn't shown up yet, but his cousin has come instead."

"That cousin surnamed Liang's strength is not worth mentioning. However, there is another woman with a high level of cultivation, probably reaching the third level!"

Hearing this, everyone in the box was shocked.

In today's world, second-grade warriors have basically retired to the mountains and rarely come out.

A third-grade warrior is already one of the top masters still walking around in this world, and the identity of every third-grade warrior is extraordinary.

Yan You, also known as Zhuying, is a third-rank warrior and one of the four famous detectives of the Six Gates.

As a third-grade warrior, Zou Cifeng can be called the best master in Dongzhou.

Now a third-grade warrior suddenly appeared, which naturally attracted everyone's attention.

Zou Cifeng looked solemn, frowned slightly and asked:

"What is her origin?"

Yan You shook his head slightly, indicating that he didn't know either.

But he firmly believed in his heart that the woman and the fat white man named Liang must belong to the mysterious force behind Xiongba.

Who is behind Xiongba has always been a mystery.

But what is certain is that this force must be extremely powerful. Not only can it possess third-grade warriors, but it can also send someone like Xiongba into the Hualong Gate and support him to ascend to a high position.

When he thought of this, Yan You felt a headache.

First, they encountered the mysterious Hualongmen, and now an even more mysterious force has emerged.

This situation is really tricky and difficult to deal with!

But soon, Yan You's face showed a sinister smile again, and he said:
"Since that young man in white has a grudge against them, why not let them fight until both of them are injured first?"

"If that young man in white is really the wanted thief, that would be perfect."

Liang Jin asked him to test the young man in white.

Test your ass!

Although Yan You agreed readily, he had other plans in mind.

He also planned to use the young man in white to test the background of the fat man named Liang and the woman.

Don’t these two gangs have a grudge against each other and know each other?

If we just try to get the two gangs to meet, wouldn't we be able to provoke a fight and let them kill each other?
(End of this chapter)