Chapter 1758: Acting by One

The Guard Captain dared not touch Liu Congfeng, but for the two erring guides, he was ready to punish them severely.

However, Ye Liuyun wanted more than just punishment.

When it comes to such petty people, he has always either left them alone, or, if he acts, he gives them no chance to bear a grudge.

Ye Liuyun sneered, "I'll give you a choice."

Either take these five million Spirit Stones and cut off their heads.

Or you go find Liu Congfeng and have him apologize to me.

If you can't find him, just wait for the Chamber to punish you!"

Then he asked Lan Xin, "How many Crystal Stones is a Guard Captain worth in the Chamber?"

He didn't wait for Lan Xin's answer; Ye Liuyun waved his hand casually and said, "It doesn't matter, a hundred million or two hundred million Spirit Stones is enough to buy him a life!"

That's a blatant threat—smashing someone with money!

The Guard Captain was stunned on the spot.

He hadn't expected Ye Liuyun to be so relentless in demanding an answer.

Ye Liuyun is so rich that if he wanted to kill him, there would be many ways.

He is only a Guard Captain, and in the Chamber's eyes, still a negligible tool.

As long as Ye Liuyun is willing to spend money, countless people can be sent to his head.

It doesn't even require a hundred million or two hundred million Crystal Stones; ten million or so, and someone will dare to act.

He gritted his teeth and directly pocketed the five million Spirit Stones.

"Thank you, Young Master Ye!"

He then drew his Waist Knife.

"No! Our crimes don't merit death!"

The two women shouted.

"Whether death or not, your say doesn't count! My word counts!"

Ye Liuyun said coldly.

"Swoosh!"

The Guard Captain, with a single slash, cut both heads off together.

Then, with a gesture, he sucked the two corpses into the Storage Ring and bowed to Ye Liuyun to take his leave.

Ye Liuyun signaled Lan Xin to open the door, letting the Guard Captain out.

After the captain left, Lan Xin fully understood, "Did you do this for me?"

"How did you know it was Liu Congfeng, who was provoked by them?"

Ye Liuyun glanced at her and said nothing.

Lan Xin didn't ask further, only sighed, "Why go to such lengths! They were just jealous."

"Spending five million Crystal Stones on such people is truly not worth it!"

"It's not about worth; it's just to avoid future trouble!"

Ye Liuyun simply said a faint word, then returned to the Cultivation Room to continue his cultivation.

Lan Xin felt deeply moved.

The news would quickly spread among the guides, and no one would dare to plot against Lan Xin behind her back thereafter.

"But how long can you stay here?"

Lan Xin also thought that after Ye Liuyun left, everything would revert to the way it was.

She also wondered whether, since Ye Liuyun doesn't care about money, she should be bold enough to ask for the money to buy her own redemption.

Even offering herself would be acceptable.

She even thought that if Ye Liuyun bought her freedom, she could forever serve him.

In the martial world, the law of the jungle prevails; as a weak woman, even if she bought her freedom, it would be hard for her to survive on her own.

But Ye Liuyun's attitude was truly inscrutable to her.

If wiping out the Liu Clan and killing the guides were for her, then what does he gain?

Lan Xin also felt that aside from her body, there was nothing Ye Liuyun could gain from her.

After much hesitation, she finally resolved to walk straight into Ye Liuyun's Cultivation Room.

Ye Liuyun was cultivating inside the Xuan Kong Shi.

Finding that she had entered his Cultivation Room, he was puzzled and immediately came out to ask.

"Do you have business?"

Ye Liuyun asked directly.

"Young Master Ye, your care for me I cannot repay.

I am willing to offer myself voluntarily to repay Young Master Ye's kindness.

Rest assured, Young Master Ye, I remain pure, not a frivolous person."

Lan Xin said, then unfastened her outer robe and skirt.

"I don't mean that.

You're overthinking! I don't need you to serve me; you may leave!"

Ye Liuyun immediately stopped her.

"But Young Master Ye has done so much for me…" Lan Xin was a bit confused.

"I didn't do it only for you.

I act always by my heart; it's not that these deeds require you to repay me! Feel at ease and go cultivate!"

Ye Liuyun explained.

He really wasn't after anything; he just happened upon it and felt it should be handled this way.

"Young Master Ye, do you dislike Lan Xin?"

"Do you think I'm not pretty enough?"

Lan Xin asked somewhat unwillingly.

"Not at all, it has nothing to do with your looks! We just happened to meet; I'll help if I can, that's all!"

After saying that, Ye Liuyun didn't wait for her to reply and went straight back into the Xuan Kong Shi to continue his cultivation.

Lan Xin also had no choice but to put on her clothes awkwardly and leave.

"It seems he really isn't after beauty!"

But after thinking it over, she could only conclude that Ye Liuyun acts as he pleases.

But just as she calmed down, she heard a knocking at the door.

She hurried to open the door and saw an old man and a young man standing outside.

"Is Young Master Ye in?"

The young man smiled and asked Lan Xin.

"Are you looking for Young Master Ye?"

"What is your relationship to him?"

Lan Xin was still puzzled, and Ye Liuyun hadn't mentioned beforehand that anyone would come looking for him!

"No need to ask more; let Ye Liuyun come out and answer!"

The old man directly released his pressure, pushing Lan Xin back a few steps, then ushered the young man into the room and shut the door behind him.

Lan Xin realized it wasn't good and immediately ran to find Ye Liuyun.

"Young Master Ye, something's wrong—someone has barged in!"

Lan Xin immediately told Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun was eager to cultivate; seeing Lan Xin come in again, he was a bit impatient.

Upon hearing that someone had barged in, he came out to check the situation.

"Oh, that martial cultivator at the early Fourth Level?"

Ye Liuyun's Golden Pupil, through the wall, clearly saw that person's cultivation level.

He immediately had the Magic Vine prepare to strike.

Afterward, he followed Lan Xin to the living room.

"You two came uninvited—what business do you have with us?"

Ye Liuyun asked loudly.

That martial cultivator at the early Fourth Level had previously observed him; it was unknown what scheme he was plotting.

The young man also rose immediately, bowing to Ye Liuyun: "I apologize for rudely disturbing you, Young Master Ye; please forgive me."

"I, Xuan Yuan Hong, offer my respects."

"Are you from the Mysterious Origin Pavilion?"

Ye Liuyun deduced from their earlier appearance and this young man's surname.

"Xuan Yuan Hong is the eldest son of the Mysterious Origin Pavilion, in charge of much of the Western Region's business!"

Lan Xin immediately sent a mental transmission to Ye Liuyun.

"That's right."

"The Mysterious Origin Pavilion here is also under my charge!"

The young man also replied.

Ye Liuyun glanced at the young man and casually said, "Seven days!"

Lan Xin found it baffling, but Xuan Yuan Hong and the old man beside him were both stunned.

"I've come precisely for this matter!"

Xuan Yuan Hong also said directly.

"Did you already know I could solve it?"

Ye Liuyun asked curiously.

"Not sure; I just want to try my luck!"

Xuan Yuan Hong answered with a smile.

The old man beside him, however, eagerly asked, "Can you solve it?"

Lan Xin didn't know what they were talking about; although curious, she dared not ask.

She also knew Xuan Yuan Hong likely had private matters to discuss, so she bowed and was about to retreat.

"Stop!"

The old man, however, flashed sideways and blocked her path.