C9

Ye Xi didn't sit below the stage. Instead, she went upstairs to another VIP box.

"Bring your top grade Mu Yun Immortal tea over. If you don't have anything to say, you can leave first."

The old man waved to a waiter before closing the door. He turned around and smiled at Ye Xi, "Miss Ye, please."

Ye Xi sat on the soft leather chair and swept her black hair behind her back like a waterfall. She crossed her snow-white legs and respectfully said to the elder beside her, "Elder Zhao, are you sure that you have enough funds for today?"

"Miss Ye, please be at ease, because the Ninth Prince has gone out to train, he will not be able to celebrate with Miss Ye today. But the Ninth Prince had specially instructed that out of the sixteen items auctioned by the Under Heaven Chamber of Commerce, the most valuable one, the level seven Mystic Sword, will be auctioned for you today, no matter how much money is spent." The old man called Elder Zhao cupped his fists as he respectfully greeted.

Elder Zhao was the butler of the ninth prince. He had already reached the eighth level of the Transcending Mortality Stage and was a well-known figure in the Great Ming Dynasty.

But even he had no choice but to lower his head haughtily in front of Ye Xi.

Ye Xi was a proud daughter of heaven in the past. She was exceptionally beautiful and possessed exceptional talent. She had already reached the peak of the seventh level of the Transcendence realm, and her future was limitless.

Right now, her identity was even more different. She was the woman that the ninth prince had taken a fancy to!

After auctioning items one by one on the stage, they finally welcomed the thirteenth item.

The blade of the sword was extremely sharp. If paired with a powerful sword art, it could even cut off a Xuan Weapon of the same level. In addition to the lightness of the sword, it could move the sword so fast that it disappeared without a trace!

The moment this item was auctioned, it was immediately snatched by the majority of the people present. However, in the end, it was bought by Ye Xi for a sky-high price of two million and three hundred thousand black jades.

"Miss Ye, do you still need to continue watching? If you don't need it, this old one will escort you back. " Elder Zhao softly asked Ye Xi as he watched her buy the Traceless Sword.

Ye Xi nodded and was about to leave when she was attracted by the female host's next words.

"I'll be auctioning off the 14th item for everyone, but it was just added not long ago."

The female host said in a sweet voice, "This item is an extremely rare 10 array patterns bead. Our appraisers agree that the array patterns contained within are the strongest type of array patterns amongst the rank 1 middle grade array patterns."

It is called the Explosive Flame Array, and as long as sufficient Zhen Qi is injected, and one is familiar with the chants, one can draw out the formation patterns. After a very short period of time, one can release explosive flames that have a range of power to the surroundings, and are extremely powerful, because the grade is not as high as the Traceless Sword, so the starting bid is eight hundred thousand inkstones, but its price is higher than the previous Formless Sword.

At this point, the audience went completely crazy.

If the rank was too high, no one would be able to learn how to open it. And if the rank was too low, the power of the formation wouldn't be enough either. The formation was just right in the middle and it had huge power, so it was suitable for the majority of the people who came to the auction.

"I'll pay a million." Someone raised his hand.

"One million two hundred thousand!"

"One million three hundred thousand!"

The audience continued to bid until one of the patriarchs finally called out a sky-high price of 2.8 million inkstones. It seemed that with their wealth, they wouldn't be able to buy this extremely high price 10 times explosive array formation.

"Elder Zhao, pay three million inkstones for this formation." Ye Xi's almond-shaped eyes were fixated on the eleven array pattern beads inside the crystal box, and her voice contained an unconcealable excitement.

Array patterns were already extremely rare, not to mention the first grade middle rank offensive type array formation, the Explosive Flame Array.

Today, no matter what, Ye Xi would take him down!

"Miss Ye, this …"

How could he even know what kind of new Explosive Fire Array would be added in. Although he did admit that its value was higher than that of the Traceless Sword, three million inkstones was too expensive!

Ye Xi knitted her brows. "What?" Can't bear to spend money? Or does the Ninth Prince think that in his eyes, I am not even worth three million inkstones? "

"Miss Ye's words are wrong. It's just that the ninth prince promised you a Traceless Sword …" Moreover, the Maple Restaurant has already been reserved by the Ninth Prince tonight, and fine wine and delicious food are available. This is also the Ninth Prince's apology for not coming here today. " Elder Zhao explained in a soft voice.

"Not even the slightest bit of sincerity."

Ye Xi said, "I don't care. Today, I will take down this explosive formation. If he can't afford it, he won't need to see me again."

Elder Zhao thought to himself: Ye Xi is such a little aunt. She is too difficult to please, but who told her to be born beautiful and be chosen by the ninth prince … Fine, I'll explain this to the ninth prince when I get back. I believe he won't say anything. After all, Ye Xi is worthy of using such powerful runes.

Finally, with great difficulty, Elder Zhao raised the auction tablet in his hand. Clenching his fists, he painfully yelled out a sky-high price of "three million" and won the Fire Burst Array.

Elder Zhao wiped off the sweat on his forehead and forced a smile: "Miss Ye, this auction's Shadow Sword and Explosive Fire Array are both very helpful to you. If you can use both of them well within three months, the position of first place in the empire competition will belong to you."

The three monstrous geniuses of the Great Ming Empire would not participate in this competition because it would definitely be the top three. Therefore, it was boring and they would leave the opportunity to others.

Ye Xi was one of the strongest experts among the new generation and had already reached the peak of the seventh level of the Transcendent Mortal realm. She was very likely to be the first in the competition.

After a short while, Li Ya informed Ming Yu of the successful auction of the inscription. Ming Yu had never thought that he would earn such a large sum of money from his first inscription.

Li Ya asked, "Sir, the buyer at the auction just now said that he admired you and wanted to meet you in person. If you are unwilling to receive him, I will also reject him on your behalf."

"Let's meet then." Ming Yu said. He also wanted to know who the buyer was and how much money the buyer had.

While Ming Yu was deep in thought, a beautiful, white-skinned, long-haired woman walked in.

Ming Yu instantly recognized the woman's identity. She was none other than Ye Xi!

I didn't expect that you would gift me three million inkstones … But how do you know that you have given three million inkstones to the person you despise the most?

Ming Yu recognized Ye Xi with a glance. She was extremely astonished, but her expression remained unmoved. She sat in her original position, appearing rather ordinary.

When Ye Xi saw Ming Yu's calm appearance, a sense of respect arose in her heart. She bowed deeply to Ming Yu, and extended her hand, "Great Master, how are you? My name is Ye Xi, it is an honor to meet you. I hope that you can make such a fine array pattern bead in the future."

Seeing that Ming Yu had no intention to shake hands with her, Ye Xi could only smile awkwardly before withdrawing her hand.

Ming Yu lowered her voice and said, "The power of the Explosive Fire Array is immense, and can only be used in critical moments. Moreover, you don't have to be happy too early because activating the incantation will not be easy.

"Understood, Master." Ye Xi couldn't help feeling somewhat happy. This mysterious reclusive master was willing to speak with her, which meant that he didn't reject her.

Immediately, Ye Xi said, "Perhaps Grand Master has also heard of my daughter's name in the capital. I wonder if with her talent, she can acknowledge you as her master and become an Array Pattern Master?"

If Ye Xi was able to become an Rune Master, that would be a type of supreme glory. It would be a symbol of status, status, and money, as well as the acknowledgement of one's own talent and ability!

"At least you have some latent talent. In the future, if I'm interested, I'll come and find you."

Mingyu said in a low voice, "But remember, do not be arrogant. It will become your life, and similarly, it will harm you. "You can go."

"Yes."

Ye Xi respectfully left. She was already wild with joy in her heart. Being called 'with a bit of aptitude' by a rare inscriptionist was no different from the greatest praise in the world. Moreover, his final instructions seemed to show her concern.

Perhaps one day, I will be fortunate enough to become the disciple of this great master.

After Ye Xi left, Ming Yu didn't stay any longer and quickly left.

Excluding the profit that the Under Heaven Chamber of Commerce had drawn, Ming Yu had obtained a total of 2.9 million black jades and stored them all in his storage bag. He did not stay any longer and quickly returned to the palace.

Along the way, Ming Yu began to ponder.

Ming Yu was already quite surprised that Ye Xi had come today. If he were to meet her again in a short period of time when he was auctioning the runes off to the World's Chamber of Commerce, he would inevitably not reveal anything. Therefore, Ming Yu temporarily did not plan to go to the World's Chamber of Commerce for the time being.

While deep in thought, Ming Yu was at the entrance of the alleyway, changing his clothes into a set of black-patterned clothes. Then, he returned to the Fallen Flower Hall.

However, when Ming Yu arrived at the entrance of the Falling Flower Hall, she stopped because she discovered that the scarlet doors had been broken. Moreover, there were faint sounds of someone weeping coming from within the hall.

"What's going on?"

A bad feeling rose in Ming Yu's heart, she pushed open the door and quickly entered the Falling Flower Hall, only to see the atmosphere in the hall turn heavy.

A few servants were dispiritedly cleaning the broken wooden scraps at the side, and a few servants were wiping the wounds on their faces. Yang Xuerong had her left hand on her leg, while her right hand supported her messy hair in front of her forehead. She was curled up on the stone table, sobbing.

"Mother!"

Seeing Yang Xuerong cry, Ming Yu's qi and blood suddenly rushed to the top of his head. He hurriedly ran to Yang Xuerong's side and discovered that there was blood on her left shoulder. He quickly asked, "Mother, who injured you? Tell me, who bullied you!"

In Ming Yu's heart, Yang Xuerong was more important than her life. At this moment, Ming Yu's expression had already turned extremely cold.

But Yang Xuerong only shook her head and cried, and didn't say anything.

"Your Highness, not long ago, Eunuch Liu of the Yutang led a group of imperial bodyguards. He said that this morning on the palace road, the Thirteenth Prince took a fancy to Little Shuang, who was fetching water. Today, he will bring Little Shuang to the Yutang and offer her to the Thirteenth Prince."

"Little Shuang doesn't want to. Eunuch Liu ordered his men to snatch her away. The Empress stepped forward to persuade her out of kindness, but was pushed back by Eunuch Liu with a single palm. Your Highness …" "This is clearly their attack on our Falling Flower Hall. Those thirteen kings are clearly …"

"Bam!"

Before the servant finished speaking, Ming Yu smashed the stone table in front of him, scaring everyone into smithereens.

In the next moment, Ming Yu rushed out of the Falling Flower Hall like a violent gust of wind, leaving everyone standing on the spot in shock.

Since when did His Highness possess such strength and speed? Could it be … He had already become a true warrior!

"..."

The King's Manor. The Yard Palace.

Ming Yu appeared in front of the golden red door alone. The two guards seemed to have expected Ming Yu's arrival and shouted, "Trash, the thirteenth prince has urgent matters to attend to in the palace. Please wait outside for us obediently."

However, Ming Yu walked towards the door step by step, completely ignoring the two guards.

"You dare."

The two guards looked as if they were about to stop Ming Yu, but Ming Yu suddenly threw out two punches at the same time. The two guards fell to the ground like cannonballs, their chests shattering.

These two guards were martial artists at the second level of the Transcending Mortality Stage, but they couldn't even block a single move from Ming Yu. They didn't dare to say anything as they watched Ming Yu walk past them in fear.

Mingyu raised her foot and kicked the gate to the Jade De Palace to pieces before walking into the palace. They saw Eunuch Liu and his underlings looking at Mingyu at the same time.

"Mingyu, how dare you!"

Eunuch Liu's swollen face became extremely twisted. He was originally waiting for Ming Yu to arrive, but who knew that Ming Yu would actually break the Jade Temple's door. The loud noise just now had scared him to the point that his heart almost jumped out.

However, this was exactly what Eunuch Liu wanted.

When Mingyu left the palace, Eunuch Liu had already noticed it when they returned. When Imperial Concubine Li wasn't around, he had offered up the ingenious plan of bringing Little Shuang to the palace. As long as Mingyu dared to barge into the palace, it was like a lamb in a tiger's den.

"What's going on?"

At this moment, the door to the east wing opened. Thirteenth Prince Ming Feng was alarmed by the loud noise just now. He put on a silver robe and walked out, just in time to see the shattered door, as well as Ming Yu who was standing in front of the door.

"Did you, you dog, do it?" Ming Feng pointed at the door and asked while glaring at Ming Yu.

How could he have imagined that Ming Yu would be this arrogant, daring to break into the Yutang's gate and behave atrociously!

At this moment, Little Shuang cried as she rushed to Mingyu's side. Her eyes were already red from crying, and she wiped the blood from her lips with one hand while the other covered her chest, trying to hide the snow-white skin beneath her tattered clothes.

If not for Ming Yu rushing over in time, Little Shuang would have been violated by Ming Feng.

Ming Yu put on Little Shuang's disguise, turned around and said to Ming Feng, "Thirteenth Prince, I think I should be the one asking this question. Is Little Shuang's matter caused by a dog like you?"

"You!"

Not only Ming Feng, but everyone in the Jade De Palace had their eyes opened wide. What kind of courage did he have to make a good-for-nothing say such words?

However, everyone was happy for a moment. They all held the mindset of watching a good show as they looked playfully at Ming Yu.

Eunuch Liu laughed sinisterly at the side. He wanted to see how Mingyu would play him to death.

"Ming Yu, oh Ming Yu."

At this time, Ming Feng was so angry that he started laughing, "Brother has taught you a lesson, you have to learn to be a man with your tail between your legs. At this time, Ming Feng was so angry that he laughed," Brother has taught you a lesson, you have to learn to be a man with your tail between your legs.

At this time, Eunuch Liu shouted, "Mingyu, you broke into the Yutang without permission and broke its doors. You disregarded the imperial law and were punished by the Yutang, so you must remember this well. This servant, Little Shuang, dares to disobey Thirteenth Prince's orders. Her crimes are just as heinous. "

"Someone come!" Break the tendons of the seventeenth prince and the servant girl, and have them kneel and kowtow in front of the thirteenth prince and admit their wrongs. "

As soon as he finished speaking, the ten guards drew their snow-white sabers and walked towards Ming Yu. They were the elite guards of the Jade De Palace. Each of them was at the third level of the Transcending Mortality Stage, the Bone Tempering stage. They were extremely powerful.

Sensing the fatal danger, Little Shuang subconsciously hid behind Mingyu, and said with a trembling voice, "Your Highness, what do we do …. "I'm so scared …"

Mingyu tightened the tight coat she was wearing on Little Shuang and smiled faintly, "It's fine, I'm here."

He turned around, his expression still cold. A blood-red sword appeared in his hand as he walked towards the ten elite guards.