What angers men most is falling under psychological siege. And Ye Chen fell into the hands of an old-timer: Clark.

Despite his youthful appearance, Clark possessed the experience of three lifetimes, likely approaching 500 years.

That experience from his lives had taken root deep within him.

Ye Chen spoke with internal tension, making him appear foolish before the Immortals.

• "What do you mean by 'information'? I don't understand your meaning."

Clark laughed and placed his hand on Ye Chen's shoulder, speaking loudly enough for all to hear:

• "Choose wisely, Ye Chen. You know what I mean."

Everyone knew: the Dominance Immortal, Beho Chen, and Xiu Lan. They all realized Clark was aiming for information on the Great Dao Venerable's inheritance.

Ye Chen's face flushed red with anger.

He hadn't expected this to be Clark's meaning. He spoke through gritted teeth while cursing Clark internally. His anger was not hidden from the crowd.

• "You want information on the Great Dao Venerable's inheritance?!"

Clark laughed and then answered:

• "Of course! And you will get it. It's a great deal too, from what I can see."

• "Since you're holding onto the information, it means you can't enter the inheritance because you don't meet the requirements."

Darkness covered Ye Chen's face. Clark wasn't lying. He truly didn't meet all the requirements.

Clark received the information through a mortal-level Extreme Move called "The Message." Every Immortal-level cultivator possessed it, allowing them to communicate with each other.

Clark had already presented the immortal resources he offered earlier and sat down beside the Dominance Immortal, Beho Chenqing, and the others.

They were laughing and mocking Ye Chen.

The Dominance Immortal asked Clark:

• "How did you manage that?! Honestly, if I were in his place, I'd fight you to the death and never hand over something like that!"

Clark replied:

• "In truth, I have a political sense regarding trade."

• "There are two types we all know: the reclusive cultivator, and the cultivator who belongs to a clan."

• "It's true I bullied Ye Chen, but he's still a child in the world of cultivators. He didn't expect a confrontation with an expert like me, as you know."

• "So, I made him think what I wanted was easy."

• "He thought I initially wanted an immortal-level Extreme Move because I lacked one."

• "Then I said I wanted a desolate celestial beast, then changed that to 'ancient' to make him feel weak, unable to offer a fair trade with me due to his poor resources."

• "After that, I gave him hope that I wanted special information. He didn't understand at first what I was getting at."

• "In short, I made him know what I wanted without saying it, putting him in an awkward position before everyone."

• "Sometimes manipulating the crowd can make even the proudest of the strong yield to you."

• "In the immortal world, the righteous care about their reputation, while demonic cultivators don't care about theirs."

• "Also, not every demonic cultivator possesses experience. Some think demonic cultivators just kill and rape... It's much more complex than that."

The eyes of Xiu Lan and the Dominance Immortal reflected shock. Everyone was shocked.

Ye Chen listened to Clark from a distance. His heart truly sank into darkness. He hadn't expected to become a laughingstock in Clark's hands. He had also gained respect because of him. He felt like a mere fool who had fallen for the illusion of freedom. He thought he was free in that trade, but didn't realize he was just a fool.

Clark was leading him by the hand, laughing like a demon. It was disgusting and filled his heart with intense hatred.

Clark spoke jokingly to the Dominance Immortal:

• "Do you want to trade with me?"

The Dominance Immortal laughed:

• "Despite my age, I doubt I could win against you in trade."

The two laughed. They both exuded an aura of expertise and solemnity.

Clark flattered the Dominance Immortal:

• "In power, none surpass you, Master Gu Chu Di."

The three laughed together.

The Dominance Immortal presented Clark with a refinement technique as gratitude for making the auction interesting, and invited him to his private residence to be hosted by his wife.

Clark agreed.

The auction lasted two more hours, then ended.

Four figures flew towards one of the massive islands.

It belonged to the Dominance Immortal. In truth, to possess such power to own a large island alone proved his strength and authority. Even massive clans wouldn't provoke a battle with him without good reason.

The four figures descended: Clark, Xiu Lan, Beho Chenqing, and the host, Gu Chu Di.

The residence was massive, an immortal formation in the shape of a huge, black palace.

The three entered. There were many servants around Clark, but he paid them no attention.

Clark knew this was certainly a special arrangement by the Dominance Immortal, but he paid no mind to it.

He felt internal regret. He wanted to get closer to Clark and uncover his hidden strength.

Even the powerful Beho Chenqing, who had once subdued a Saint and seized a celestial island. That feat made Beho Chenqing's reputation exceed imagination, and the Dominance Immortal also sought to get closer to him.

The four sat at the table until a distinctive figure appeared. She was Gu Chu Di's wife.

Her figure was slender and balanced, her waist was narrow. Her back view was also stunning. Any movement she made would highlight her figure wonderfully.

Her features were calm, not easily showing emotion.

Her eyes were blue like stars.

Her skin was white with a lunar clarity, not pale but like a small moon.

Her eyebrows were thin, and her gaze exuded a beautiful gentleness, while her lips were rosy in an enticing way, making any man want to kiss and taste them.

Her hair was dark black, long, reaching below her waist. She often left it partially loose, gathering only the upper part with a blue jade hairpin carved with a symbol.

Fine strands fell near her cheeks, giving her the appearance of a young maiden.

She wore strangely provocative clothing; even her chest seemed difficult to contain.

She was called "Xing Ruo."

But behind that appearance, this lady was truly malicious. She was the same age as the Dominance Immortal, but what made the Dominance Immortal an old man was that his wife was a 'sleep thief.' With every act of sleep between them, his wife stole his lifespan. She was malicious and cared not for love.

Xing Ruo greeted Clark:

• "Welcome, Master Zo Long. You honor us with your presence. Congratulations on obtaining a good trade at my husband's auction!"

She deliberately mentioned her husband to show her own prestige.

Clark also spoke tactfully:

• "Hahahaha! The lady has keen insight, but I haven't achieved much compared to your husband."

Clark was flattering both.

Meanwhile, Xiu Lan and Beho Chenqing looked at Clark with admiration, especially Beho Chenqing.

• "It was good to cooperate with this Zo Long. He has sharp insight and speaks very well. I didn't expect such uniqueness as he possesses."

Xing Ruo clapped her hands.

Several maids entered, each beautiful. They placed the food on the table and left.

In truth, Clark was hungry and ate with pleasure.

The Dominance Immortal was exceptional. His private sea possessed unique marine life.

There was the Lunar Prawn, which only emerges from its hiding place on nights when the moon is full, so it has a specific hunting time.

And the Diamond Catfish; after removing its diamond-like covering, its delicious and savory meat was revealed.

And other delicious foods.

After finishing the meal, Xing Ruo spoke:

• "Master Zo Long, tell us more about yourself."

Immediately, Beho Chenqing spoke. He sensed this woman's malice. He felt as if she wanted to pull Clark away from him and he would lose his advantage.

• "Master Zo Long is exceptional as a reclusive cultivator. He defeated the strongest of the strong in the blood trials between the Wu and Shang clans, and easily defeated Shang Shen."

Everyone was shocked. Clark was emanating the aura of a Great Lord, sixth rank.

The Dominance Immortal asked:

• "You defeated someone with sixth-rank strength?"

Clark laughed and said:

• "In truth, he was just a weak opponent, nothing more. I didn't accomplish anything grand."

But Xing Ruo spoke:

• "Master Zo Long, I don't know, but you hide a lot, especially your face."

Clark looked at her coldly:

• "What about my face?"

• "You're wearing something on your face. I am a lady versed in star divination, and my deductions are never wrong."

Clark laughed and then pulled off his face mask.

The disfigurement on the half of his face that was burnt and deformed was visible. His eye protruded frighteningly. He even lacked his left ear.

Everyone looked on with horror and pity. Xiu Lan was deeply saddened for Clark and wanted to offer help.

Beho Chenqing grew angry and shouted:

• "Master Gu Chu Di, what kind of manner is this?! This is your guest, why embarrass him like this?"

Even Gu Chu Di felt embarrassed and looked at his wife in bewilderment.

He said:

• "What is the meaning of this, my wife? Why are you doing this?"

Xing Ruo replied coldly:

• "Because we don't know who might be a spy on us, so I asked why he hides his face."

Clark replied coldly:

• "I fought a battle against an immortal formation, and half my face was burnt."

• "I apologize to the Dominance Immortal for showing something so repulsive."

The Dominance Immortal stood up. He was a great man who held great respect for Clark.

He clasped his hands and apologized:

• "Master Zo Long, it's alright. I was the one at fault. Wife, stand up and apologize to Master Zo Long."

Xing Ruo did not stand. She merely offered an apology while seated.

Clark put the mask back on, and his face returned as if new.

Beho Chenqing was furious at the rude manner. This woman truly was a foolish whore.

But Clark didn't care. Whether insults or a damaged reputation, nothing affected Clark.

In truth, in his heart was this thought: even if his hands were cut off or he lost everything—his foundations, his reputation—he would still persevere with the tenacity of a man striving for immortality.

While in truth, Xing Ruo was a malicious character.

She hadn't expected her husband to sympathize with Clark, even after seeing his true face behind the mask.

Xiu Lan stood and said:

• "Master Zo Long, I can help you restore your face as it was before."

Beho Chenqing also nodded to Clark.

But Clark was thinking about how to further exploit his disfigured face.

There was an ancient saying on Earth: Show your true face to your enemy , and show your other face to your friend .

To be continued.....

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