"What does it matter to you what I bid on? Can't I enjoy bidding?" Lin Yifan asked angrily.

The indifferent youth's tone and attitude were poor, and since that was the case, there was no need for him to be gentle either.

"You... are seeking death!" he said, and the indifferent youth immediately made a move; suddenly, a force of the Breaking Mortal Fifth Realm swept through.

No one had ever dared to speak to him in such a tone; therefore, it was unforgivable.

However, just as he was about to make his move, Zhong Hongyan stepped in to stop him.

"Young master Lu Qiu, you can't fight during the auction. Please settle any personal grievances outside afterward."

Considering the strength of the Ye Gui Xiang Auction House, the indifferent youth calmed down and stopped his attack; however, halting the attack did not mean he had let go of the anger in his heart; so everything would have to erupt after they stepped outside.

The power of the Breaking Mortal Fifth Realm had truly shocked Lin Yifan; he hadn't expected to make such a formidable enemy so quickly, and it was helpless.

However, he wasn't fearful; because he had a hold over the indifferent youth; if he couldn't beat him, he could just reveal the matter of the Hundred Steps Heart-Piercing Poison Antidote to hold him back; or else, he could use the Witchcraft Palm, seeking mutual destruction.

After calming the indifferent youth's actions, Zhong Hongyan then turned her gaze towards Lin Yifan; this handsome youth had made two powerful enemies in just a short few minutes, and both were young masters of hidden clans, which was indeed surprising to her.

To be making enemies so recklessly, he either had a strong backing behind him, or he was an ignorant fool.

Seeing his demeanor, she felt it was more likely the former.

"If there is a major backing, which clan or sect could it be? I'm quite curious!"

Feeling the unusual gaze, Lin Yifan felt somewhat uneasy, unsure of what this enchanting auctioneer intended to do.

But soon, Zhong Hongyan withdrew her gaze and walked away, seemingly having no intention of doing anything to him.

"Am I not handsome enough?" Lin Yifan felt a bit disappointed; he had thought that Zhong Hongyan would come over and say a few words to him, but it turned out she only gave him a glance before leaving.

Outside the room, Zhong Hongyan secretly told a staff member, "Check the identity of the man who won the bid for the Fire Origin Crystal!"

"Yes! Master Zhong!"

The more Lin Yifan's identity intrigued her, the more she felt compelled to investigate thoroughly.

In the VIP room, the indifferent youth glared at Lin Yifan with eyes full of rage, as if he wanted to devour him whole.

Seeing his expression, Lin Yifan found it quite adorable; it was like a fierce beast caged, able to look but unable to attack the person it wanted to.

While the indifferent youth was brandishing his claws and teeth, a frosty young girl watched Lin Yifan quietly with a curious gaze. Confronting the power of the Broken Mortal Fifth Realm's young master Lu Qiu, this man seemed unflustered; it was hard to tell whether he was powerful enough to contend or if he was just putting on a facade. Moreover, considering those deep eyes, she always felt that his previous words were false; he couldn't have spent billions to purchase a Fire Origin Crystal for no reason; then recalling the incident of bidding for the Healing Wound Flower, she could sense something amiss even more.

So, she thought, this man might know an alchemist, and possibly a high-level one at that.

However, all these were mere speculations, and to truly find out the answer, she would have to send someone to investigate covertly.

Lin Yifan was unaware that two women had already begun to take notice of him at this moment; if he knew, would he still question if he was handsome enough?

One by one, the winners went to the checkout room to settle their payments, and soon it was young master Lu Qiu's turn.

After paying the money, young master Lu Qiu left with the Red Iron Crystal in hand.

It was Lin Yifan's turn next; he calmly headed to the checkout room, as serene as still water, without a trace of nervousness.

As he was paying with his card, Zhong Hongyan came over and reminded him, "There might be two of your enemies waiting outside the main entrance; do you want to escape through our auction's back door?"

"I, Lin Yifan, fear neither heaven nor earth; even if they were as mighty as the Emperor of Heaven, I would not be afraid; so I appreciate your concern," Lin Yifan replied.

He still needed the Healing Wound Flower; so he definitely had to face off against Tian Ji outside; as for that guy from Luqiu Sect, he could easily handle him, not worth mentioning.

"Are you unafraid of a hidden clan with just an ordinary realm, do you have a powerful backer supporting you?" Zhong Hongyan asked tentatively.

Although she didn't know Lin Yifan's true strength, judging from his aura, it wasn't that impressive, at most he was in the Breaking Mortal Fifth Realm, certainly not a master of the Divinity Transformation Realm; thus, she was curious where his confidence came from.

"Hidden clan? Are hidden clans very impressive?" Lin Yifan asked, puzzled.

This was the first time he had heard the term.

"Generally, hidden clans have high-level masters, and they also have close connections with major sects, so tell me, isn't that impressive?" Zhong Hongyan retorted.

"Not impressive. In my eyes, everything is but passing clouds," Lin Yifan boasted, his mouth cocky.

"Quite arrogant; I just wonder if you really possess that strength," Zhong Hongyan sneered.

She generally didn't take such arrogant statements seriously; because these words were often braggadocio, utterly false.

"Follow me, and you will naturally find out," Lin Yifan stepped forward, coming closer to Zhong Hongyan and said.

"Hmph! Think you can deceive me? You're still too naive; better think about how you're going to deal with those two young lords from the hidden clans outside," she said, then turned and left.

Watching her graceful figure, Lin Yifan licked his lips and said, "Really saucy!"

Zhong Hongyan was very shrewd, and his joke was also a test to see how tolerant she could be. It turned out, she doesn't take his words seriously at all; she was much tougher than ordinary women.

After paying, Lin Yifan took the Fire Origin Crystal and left the auction.

With heavy steps, he gradually walked out of the Ye Gui Xiang Auction and came outside.

At this moment, Tian Ji and Luqiu Sect's group had long been waiting.

"Attack! Kill him!" Tian Ji, holding that person, commanded loudly.

They had been outside in the cold wind just to wait for this moment; so he would not let Lin Yifan go easily.

On the other side, Luqiu Sect's guy quietly stood still, watching the spectacle. He thought Tian Ji's bodyguard should be enough to handle Lin Yifan; therefore, there was no need for him to make a move.

As soon as he saw the bodyguard attacking, Lin Yifan immediately ran to the side, entering a dark alley.

It was too conspicuous outside; thus, it was better to find a dark alley to take action.

Seeing Lin Yifan running away, the bodyguard immediately chased after him; others quickly followed.

After a while, after leading these people into the alley, Lin Yifan then revealed a sinister expression.

"Run! Run! Why aren't you running now?" the bodyguard asked with a cold smile, gasping for breath.

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