Chapter 462: Proactive Challenge

After finishing off the assassin, Ye Liuyun went out to help Lei Ming and the others, wiping out everyone who had followed him.

Most of the people outside were there for the bounty, just hoping to try their luck.

A few were there to tail them. Those watchers kept a low profile, like many timid diners, staying far away.

However, Ye Liuyun would not act unless he had to; once he acted, he would eradicate them completely. So those few were singled out one by one by Ye Liuyun.

Some of them even tried to argue, asking Ye Liuyun why he was capturing them. Ye Liuyun was too lazy to explain, and slaughtered them one by one. This made the onlooking diners think Ye Liuyun was a murder monster, and they fled in terror.

"We don't even have a Tian Gang Liu Chong, and you still want to kill us?" Lei Ming complained while gathering Storage Rings. She hadn't even fought enough.

"Then it's just a good chance for everyone to practice," Ye Liuyun comforted her.

"But I'm not even full yet!" Lei Ming pouted dissatisfiedly.

"Let's go, I'll take you to another place to eat." With that, Lei Ming happily hopped back onto Ye Liuyun's shoulder.

The tavern was already half collapsed; the owner, bartender and others had long fled. Now there wasn't even a bystander around.

So Ye Liuyun and the others had to find another tavern, reorder dishes, and eat again. This time, until they were full, nothing untoward happened.

"Why is nobody here this time?" Ninth Princess asked curiously.

"Assassins aren't fools; they can't keep using the same trick! Next time they'll have to send someone stronger, with a bit of novelty!" Ye Liuyun laughed.

Wu Qingcheng also nodded and warned everyone: "They'll definitely get stronger; don't be careless. Although most assassins have principles and won't harm the innocent, there are still bloodthirsty ones who may target people around the target."

Then the group left the tavern and all looked at Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun's main goal was still to lure the assassin out. But when there was no assassin, he couldn't just idle, as that would blatantly reveal his intentions.

Just as Ye Liuyun hesitated whether to go to the Golden Peng Dynasty or the Dark Night Demon Hall, Ninth Princess proactively suggested: "How about we challenge the Golden Peng Dynasty's aristocratic youths? Eliminate them one by one. Those people are so annoying."

"That's a good idea! We'll march openly into the Royal City and see what they can do to us. Let's go!"

Ye Liuyun's eyes lit up, and he immediately agreed to the suggestion.

Now even if the Golden Peng Dynasty wanted to deal with Ye Liuyun, they'd be constrained by the Iron Eagle Sect and wouldn't act openly. Moreover, since he's challenging the younger generation, the elders can't intervene.

So the group hurried straight toward the Golden Peng Dynasty.

When they entered the Royal City, they immediately attracted the Golden Peng Dynasty's attention. The royal court hadn't expected Ye Liuyun to brazenly come to the Royal City. They also couldn't understand why Ninth Princess was following Ye Liuyun.

Thus, the royal court dispatched Imperial Guard Leader Xiong Wuli to negotiate directly with Ye Liuyun.

Although Xiong Wuli knew Ye Liuyun had arrived, he proceeded formally: first surrounding Ye Liuyun's residence with troops, then entering to negotiate.

"Uncle Xiong, the royal court sent you! Please have a seat," Ye Liuyun said without any panic, warmly inviting Xiong Wuli to sit and chat.

Xiong Wuli sent the people around him away, then sat down. "Ye nephew, you've been making waves lately, your reputation spreading far! Bà Tiān is not even one ten‑thousandth of you."

"Uncle Xiong, you're flattering me. I'm also forced. How's Brother Xiong?" Ye Liuyun said politely, asking about Xiong Batian. He still missed that straightforward big brother.

"As for him, I locked him in the Imperial Guard camp for training! He can't leave until he breaks through the First Realm. Hahaha! Otherwise this kid would go cause trouble!" Xiong Wuli laughed.

After the small talk, Xiong Wuli asked directly: "You barged into the Royal City so flamboyantly this time; what are you up to?"

Ye Liuyun didn't dodge the question and said directly: "The Golden Peng Dynasty is paying a hefty bounty for my head; I can't let them live too comfortably. I plan to stir things up in the Royal City, challenge some aristocratic youths, and wipe out some of the Golden Peng Dynasty's reserves. Consider it a bit of revenge."

Xiong Wuli nodded, then glanced at the Ninth Princess behind Ye Liuyun, asking: "Why is the Ninth Princess with you?"

"The Ninth Princess volunteered to follow me!" Ye Liuyun replied directly.

The Ninth Princess also explained: "Leader Xiong, when you return, tell the royal court directly that I want to accompany Brother Ye Liuyun for a while, and after I've had enough fun, I'll go back."

Xiong Wuli looked at the princess in surprise, thinking she didn't seem to be lying. Then he solemnly asked Ye Liuyun: "Ye nephew, be honest with me, is this all true? You didn't kidnap the princess, did you?"

"Uncle Xiong, rest assured, this is absolutely true! The Ninth Princess can leave whenever she wants. But if she doesn't want to, no one can trouble my friend. Since I could bring her here, I must safely escort her away."

Ye Liuyun said affirmatively. Then he added: "Uncle Xiong, you don't need to be in a difficult position. There's nothing to hide in what we said today; after you return, you can report directly to the royal court."

Xiong Wuli nodded. "Fine, I will follow your words and report truthfully to the royal court." Having gotten the answers he sought, he lingered no longer and led his troops away.

He hadn't expected Ye Liuyun to be so straightforward, telling him everything directly. At the same time, he admired Ye Liuyun's boldness.

After he left, Ye Liuyun immediately stepped onto an arena, proclaiming a challenge to the Royal City's young elites. He also erected a sign bearing six bold characters: "Eradicate the Royal City's geniuses!"

The idea came from the Ninth Princess. The more these geniuses are insulted, the more their fighting spirit is provoked.

The news instantly ignited the Royal City. In an instant, every street and alley echoed with people shouting wild claims to eradicate the Royal City's geniuses, challenging all the city's talents.

Many young geniuses rushed over. These youths each held themselves in high esteem. Now being ignored, they couldn't help but get angry.

The Ninth Princess and her companions booked a private room in a nearby tavern, watching the commotion from the side. Occasionally they added fuel, calling the Royal City's geniuses worthless.