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Xiao Daoyun's face grew paler and paler, and the fear in his heart intensified.

He looked at Chen Yang's cloak.

There appeared to be sunglasses under the cloak.

Behind the sunglasses, it seemed as if there were eyes that could see through everything.

Xiao Daoyun increasingly felt that Chen Yang already knew his secret. He could no longer sit still, abruptly standing up and saying in a somewhat hurried tone, "Since the manager has his own rules, then I won't ask any further. Farewell!"

After saying this, Xiao Daoyun turned and hurriedly left the VIP room without waiting for Chen Yang's response, almost fleeing in panic. He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, his secret of cultivating demonic arts would be completely exposed.

Watching Xiao Daoyun's disheveled departure, Chen Yang's lips curled into a cold smile. He knew that once Xiao Daoyun left, he would never dare to interfere in the dispute between the Ma family and the auction house again.

"Young Master, you are truly amazing!" Meng Shuang stepped out from behind the screen, her eyes filled with admiration. "You scared Xiao Daoyun away with just a few words."

"It was just good luck that we caught him red-handed," Chen Yang said with a smile. "Xiao Daoyun is guilty of practicing demonic arts and is most afraid of being discovered. I just gave him a little pointer, and he naturally fled in panic."

He paused, then continued, "However, the demonic aura on Xiao Daoyun is an important clue. Meng Shuang, could you help me investigate Xiao Daoyun's whereabouts in recent years, especially whether he has been to Black Wind Mountain? I suspect that the demonic art he cultivates may be related to the demonic lair of Black Wind Mountain."

"Yes, young master." Meng Shuang nodded. "I'll make the arrangements right away."

After Meng Shuang left, Chen Yang sat in the VIP room, lost in thought.

Xiao Daoyun's matter has been resolved, but the Ma family's problems are not yet completely solved. Although Ma Tinghai is restrained by the Qin family, even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse, and the Ma family still possesses considerable power.

Moreover, Ma Xinran is under increasing pressure at Tianxing Academy, and she might return to Qingzhou City at any time.

Ma Xinran's strength has certainly improved, and with Tianxing Academy backing her up, she will be a considerable problem.

"Ma Xinran, I can't wait to see you!"

Chen Yang gave a cold laugh, then dressed himself up and returned to the Liu family once again.

Meanwhile, at the Ma family compound, Ma Tinghai was so angry upon learning that Xiao Daoyun had returned empty-handed that he nearly vomited blood. He had thought that with Xiao Daoyun's prestige, he would surely be able to find out the identity of the person behind the auction house, but to his surprise, Xiao Daoyun returned in a hurry without saying a few words and even warned him not to provoke the Tianbaoge Auction House again.

"Useless! All of you are useless!" Ma Tinghai roared furiously, smashing all the tables and chairs in the room. "You can't even handle a small auction house? My Ma family has been utterly disgraced!"

The Second Elder cautiously said, "Patriarch, even Xiao Daoyun doesn't dare to provoke the auction house, which means their background is indeed extraordinary. We've also fallen out with the Qin family. If we were to fight the auction house head-on, it would likely be a losing proposition. Perhaps we should keep a low profile for now, resolve our conflict with the Qin family first, and then make further plans?"

Ma Tinghai took a deep breath, suppressing his anger. He knew the Second Elder was right; the Ma family was now besieged on all sides, and if they continued to make enemies, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Alright, we'll do as you say," Ma Tinghai said in a deep voice. "Temporarily halt the conflict with the Qin family, while simultaneously scaling back the family's businesses and keeping a low profile. Also, send someone to Tianxing Academy to urge Xinran to return as soon as possible. Only with Xinran's return and the support of Tianxing Academy can the Ma family's predicament be resolved."

"Yes, Patriarch." The Second Elder nodded and turned to leave.

Ma Tinghai looked out the window, a ruthless glint in his eyes: "Chen Yang, Qingfeng Auction House, you just wait! When Xinran returns, I will make you pay for your crimes in blood!"

Ma Tinghai snorted; he was now pinning all his hopes on Ma Xinran.

Chen Yang's life became more leisurely.

Now, Chen Yang's strength has transcended the ordinary. Although he is only at the fourth level of the Blood Exchange Realm, his true strength can be considered to be at the peak of the Blood Exchange Realm.

In the entire Qingzhou City, apart from Xiao Daoyun, no one could stop him.

In addition, my wife, Liu Qingxia, has been busy with the mine recently.

Chen Yang, on the contrary, felt much more relaxed.

Inside the auction house.

"Young Master, an urgent report has arrived from the capital!" Meng Shuang pushed open the door, holding a communication talisman in her hand. Her tone was filled with undisguised surprise. "Ma Xinran has broken through at Tianxing Academy! She's now a third-level Blood Exchange Realm cultivator and has been listed as a core disciple by the academy, becoming a rising star in cultivation throughout the capital!"

"Third level of the Blood Exchange Realm?" A hint of disbelief flashed through Chen Yang's mind.

He was very familiar with Ma Xinran and knew that she had mediocre talent. If it weren't for the resources provided by the Ma family, she would have had difficulty even reaching the Blood Exchange Realm.

Moreover, Ma Xinran was already pregnant. It was already a strange thing for a cultivator to have their spiritual energy disordered during pregnancy, and their cultivation level would rise instead of fall. Such a breakthrough speed was simply against common sense.

"How could she...?"

Chen Yang frowned deeply.

"The only change is that when she left, she took my Seven-Colored Spirit Eyes. But, are those things really that powerful?"

"That's not right. I used to possess Spirit Eyes too, but my cultivation speed was only slightly faster; I wasn't even a genius! But Ma Xinran can't be considered a genius anymore; she's a prodigy!"

"I myself can't even cultivate at this speed using my own innate talent, yet Ma Xinran, who stole my talent, managed to do it? And she's even carrying my child!"

"It seems I still can't let my guard down!"

"I must break through as soon as possible; I need more spirit stones!"

"Moreover, I need more cultivation techniques so that I can quickly improve my cultivation level."

"Although I am strong in combat now, my cultivation level is still too low and my spiritual energy reserves are limited. If I really encounter those famous families who possess powerful magic weapons, I may still die."

"However, now, it's difficult to find many more top-grade cultivation techniques in the entire Qingzhou City. The only ones left to find them are the three major families!"

"The Liu family, the Qin family, and the City Lord's Mansion—only these three places still exist!"

Just as Chen Yang was pondering this carefully.

Meng Shuang came again to report: "Young Master, Qin Yue, the current head of the Qin family, has come to your door in person, saying that he has important matters to discuss with you, and it seems that he wants to form an alliance."

"The Qin family?" Chen Yang raised an eyebrow.

Now that most of the Qin family's power has moved to the capital, leaving only a small number of people behind, they usually keep a low profile. Their sudden alliance at this moment is of unknown purpose.

He straightened his robes and said in a deep voice, "Have him come to the VIP room."

Qin Yue, dressed in a plain brocade robe, his temples streaked with gray, his eyes filled with suppressed grief, didn't exchange many pleasantries with Chen Yang, going straight to the point: "Young Master, I know that Qingfeng Auction House is not actually backed by Tianbao Pavilion; you're just using its name."

Meng Shuang, who was standing next to her, turned pale with fright.

Chen Yang's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained calm: "What do you mean by that, Mr. Qin?"