Chapter 1320 - 1321: Recruitment
At this moment, Xiong Qing seemed to feel the deepest humiliation in the world. He wanted to make another move, only to find that he was no match for Ye Mo. Going up would only bring shame upon himself.
"Youâre talking nonsense. I am the young master of the Xiong family. How could I be someone who specializes in capturing the Flower-picking Thief?"
Xiong Qing roared angrily.
"If youâre not someone who specializes in capturing the Flower-picking Thief, then why are you so adamant that I am the thief?"
Ye Mo sneered, "Donât challenge my bottom line with your almost negative IQ, just get lost."
"What did you say? You dare insult me?"
Xiong Qing pointed at Ye Mo.
Bang!
Without a reply, Xiong Qing was suddenly sent flying. The people around did not see how Ye Mo made his move.
Ye Mo put down a bag of Wheel of Reincarnation Pills and carried Mengli, ready to leave the tavern. If they didnât leave soon, the members of the Xiong family would likely come looking.
"You think you can just leave after hitting someone?"
Just as Ye Mo was about to leave the tavern, Zhu Jiu spoke up.
"Could it be that you also want to meddle?"
Ye Mo turned his head, speaking coldly.
"I think you misunderstood me. Our Zhu family and the Xiong family have always been at odds. You hit Xiong Qing, and secretly, Iâm pleased. However, leaving Great Wilderness City wonât be so easy for you."
Zhu Jiu waved his hand, smiling.
"I heard them saying that you were here to discuss maintaining order at the auction with Xiong Qing. Arenât you two in cahoots?"
Ye Mo looked wary.
Though he wasnât afraid of Zhu Jiu, or even the two guards behind Zhu Jiu, being a major family in Great Wilderness City, the Zhu familyâs influence made Ye Mo a bit wary.
"If itâs convenient, we can discuss it in a private room."
Zhu Jiu said.
In one of the Elegant Pavilion chambers in the tavern, the surroundings were sealed, and a man and a woman were seated inside.
After placing Mengli on the bed, Ye Mo sat down and asked, "What is your purpose?"
"You truly love your wife. I think she must have suffered a spiritual attack."
Zhu Jiu said.
"How do you know?"
Ye Mo asked in surprise.
"Your wifeâs breath is steady, looking like sheâs merely asleep, but sheâs actually in a coma. Only by suffering a spiritual attack could she show such signs. I suspect youâve come to our Great Wilderness City seeking a solution to heal your wife."
Zhu Jiu said with a smile.
"Thatâs right!"
Ye Mo nodded.
"Youâve offended the Xiong family, and theyâve likely dispatched strong individuals to surround the tavern."
Zhu Jiu said lightly.
"Do you think Iâll be afraid of them?"
Ye Mo scoffed.
"You managed to directly blow away the Yin and Yang Elders; your strength should be at least at the Divine Venerable Three Souls level. But the Xiong family is deeply rooted in Great Wilderness City. Their Family Head, Xiong Zhan, is at the Divine Venerable Middle Stage, Four Souls realm, and his spirit cultivation has reached the Soul Realm Fourth Layer. As for their ancestor, heâs reached the Divine Venerable Five Souls realm. If you have the strength to deal with them, naturally you wonât fear."
Zhu Jiu explained the basics of the Xiong family to Ye Mo.
Upon hearing this, Ye Mo was shocked by the power of the Wraith Land. Random families there possessed such formidable strength.
Yet, the Wraith Land was inherently stronger than Lingwu Continent. Each family had a legacy spanning millions of years, and while they couldnât rise to the Divine Venerate as Ye Mo did in his twenties, with millennia of cultivation, they too could achieve the Divine Venerate Realm.
"Could it be you want to help me?"
Ye Mo asked, sensing something.
"Itâs not about helping, but cooperation. Although I donât know what issue your wifeâs spirit has, using pills should address it. Our Zhu family doesnât have high-grade pills, but we possess an Elixir Scripture Iron Scroll, which covers almost all ninth-rank elixir recipes and effects. I think you might find a pill to heal your wife in it. I can let you read it, but you must agree to a condition."
Zhu Jiu said.
"You truly calculated me to the last degree."
Ye Mo had to admit that Zhu Jiu had seen through him. The mentioned Elixir Scripture Iron Scroll was precisely what he wanted to read. If it had the recipe for the Heavenly Spirit Resurrection Pill and the required herbs, he could concoct it himself.
"No, weâre merely collaborating. I can help you deal with the Xiong family issue and let you review the Elixir Scripture Iron Scroll, provided you agree to one condition."
Zhu Jiu said.
"Speak, whatâs the condition?"
Ye Mo shook his head.
"Help us maintain order at this auction. With you present, our Zhu family doesnât need to cooperate with the Xiong family."
Zhu Jiu said, smiling.
Even if they dispatched more guards, their strength would only be at the Divine Venerable One or Two Souls level. Ye Mo alone could contend with hundreds. With him maintaining order, our Zhu family wouldnât need to partner with the Xiong family.
Itâs known that the hosting party is offering substantial commissions.
"Alright!"
Ye Mo agreed with a nod.
Anyway, he could use the opportunity to attend this large-scale auction. Acting as staff would certainly be convenient.
"Miss, the Xiong family head is here, demanding you hand over that young man."
Just then, a guard outside said anxiously. But before finishing, a sound of the door breaking came. A middle-aged man stormed in, glaring fiercely at the seated Ye Mo.
Boom!
He immediately attacked, slapping towards Ye Mo with terrifying pressure, shattering the chair Ye Mo was seated on.
Seeing this, Ye Mo also struck out.
Bang!
Both palms clashed, and the terrifying pressure exploded all around. Fortunately, Ye Mo contained it with his aura, otherwise, the tavern would be destroyed.
Both retreated several steps.
Zhu Jiu, seeing this, showed delight, unexpectedly realizing Ye Mo could withstand one of Xiong Zhanâs moves, further fueling her intent to win Ye Mo over.
"Uncle Xiong, youâve cultivated for thousands of years. Donât injure my friend."
Zhu Jiu immediately said.
"Little Miss Zhu, what do you mean?"
The visitor, naturally the Xiong family head Xiong Zhan, questioned.
Xiong Qing appeared behind Xiong Zhan, glaring at Ye Mo, wishing he could peel Ye Moâs skin right away.
"The auction organizers hired our Zhu family to maintain security, planning to partner with your Xiong family because our guards are few. However, Xiong Qingâs actions have infuriated me. This expert is hired by our Zhu family, and due to Xiong Qingâs desire for someone elseâs wife, he accused my friend of being the Flower-picking Thief, angering my friend. To calm his fury, our Zhu family had no choice but to terminate our collaboration with your Xiong family."
Zhu Jiu explained.
Instantly, Xiong Zhan and Xiong Qingâs faces turned ashen. They knew the hosts were offering generous commissions due to the appearance of a precious auction item. To prevent accidents, the hosts commissioned the Zhu family to manage the auctionâs security.
"Little Miss Zhu, do you think without my Xiong family, you can maintain the auction peacefully? Youâre too naive."
Xiong Zhan said angrily.
"This expert is hired by me, and you know his strengths. Heâll be the escort teamâs captain for this event. If Uncle Xiong can lower himself to become part of the auction guards, our collaboration could certainly continue."
Zhu Jiuâs face remained adorned with a smile.
"Xiong Zhan is a family head, would he lower himself to become a guard?"
Ye Mo chuckled, realizing Zhu Jiu wasnât simple at all.
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