Chapter 1122: Chapter 1121: The Black-robed Man’s Identity
"That Yuwen Lin actually backed down; this guy isn’t someone who would normally do that."
Watching the direction in which Yuwen Lin and his party left, Lin Wan remarked with some surprise.
"Right now, their attention is probably all on that black-robed elder, and they have no mind to bother with us."
Ling Chen sneered. Not only Yuwen Lin’s group, but every leader of the powers in the Penglai Island Territory were likely all watching that black-robed elder who had acquired the Ice-blue Tower.
"Let them fight it out. The Ice-blue Tower is like a bone, and so many ravenous dogs are vying for the same bone, there’s not enough to go around."
Ling Chen shook his head. The black-robed elder had just laid down twenty million Spirit Nurturing Pills without fear of others’ covetous eyes, so he wasn’t an ordinary person. Yuwen Lin and others trying to snatch something from this mysterious black-robed elder won’t find it easy.
After leaving the auction house, Ling Chen and his companions returned to the Sect’s quarters on Lingyue Island.
In the spacious room, Ling Chen sat cross-legged on the bed, taking out the Saint Body Ointment he acquired from the auction.
"Before the show ends, I’ll refine this Saint Body Ointment first."
Ling Chen figured the external conflicts wouldn’t be resolved anytime soon, so he decided to refine the Saint Body Ointment first.
The previous bottle of Saint Body Ointment had already sanctified his right wrist. Now he needed to take it a step further and sanctify his entire right hand.
The golden ointment was applied by Ling Chen along his entire right arm, emitting a dazzling golden glow.
Since he had already undergone a partial sanctification of his body previously, this time Ling Chen faced fewer obstacles and smoothly began the refining of his whole arm.
Outside, on Lotus Island.
In the most luxurious tavern in the city.
Within a private room, two black-robed people sat opposite each other.
One of them was the black-robed elder who had won the bid for the Ice-blue Tower at the auction.
Both black-robed individuals wore hoods, so no one had glimpsed their true appearance at the auction.
The black-robed elder removed his hood, revealing a rather weathered face, with what seemed like a scar at his brow, a visible trace of flesh splitting.
If Ling Chen were here, he’d surely recognize this elder.
He was the very Heavenly Eye Ancestor who had taken Ling Yin away before.
Sitting opposite, the other black-robed figure also removed her hood, revealing the face of a young and exceptionally beautiful girl.
This girl had a slender figure, fair skin, and exquisite features, her black and white long hair looking particularly striking and unique.
She was Ling Yin, who had parted from Ling Chen and joined the Heavenly Eye Clan.
Two years had passed, and the girl had blossomed further into a graceful and charming beauty.
Her small hand turned over, and an ice-blue miniature tower floated in her hand, exuding a chilly aura.
"Grandfather, what’s the use of this small tower, for it to be worth a staggering twenty million Spirit Nurturing Pills?"
Ling Yin toyed with the Ice-blue Tower in her hand, asking with some surprise.
She truly couldn’t see what use this item possessed; there appeared to be no mechanisms or hidden compartments within.
"In itself, this object has no particular properties." The Heavenly Eye Ancestor shook his head, then his tone changed, with a glint in his eye. "However, it is linked to one of the Nine Void Emperor Orders. For this reason alone, it is a priceless treasure, not something to be measured with money."
Through considerable time spent together, the Heavenly Eye Ancestor finally achieved his goal of having Ling Yin call him grandfather—something that required a significant amount of effort on his part.
"If mere association with a Void Emperor’s order can fetch such a high price of twenty million, I can’t imagine the commotion if a Void Emperor’s order itself were revealed."
Ling Yin shook her head, and her beautiful eyes scanned around, with a strange dark luster in her gaze. She could see through obstacles as figures were cast into her line of sight.
After observing her surroundings, Ling Yin looked at the Heavenly Eye Ancestor with a teasing smile, "A lot of flies have been swarming around this tavern these days. They’re likely waiting for us to leave Lotus Island."
After all, in the city with so many people and prying eyes from the East Sea Chamber of Commerce, things aren’t as free. But outside Lotus Island, it’ll be different—there, whether it’s killing or torturing, one can act as they please.
"Mere incompetents trying to resort to underhanded means; this old man will make them pay a dear price."
The Heavenly Eye Ancestor sneered; the so-called major forces dared to plot against him. They must be tired of living.
"After dealing with these flies, I want to meet Brother Ling Chen."
Ling Yin looked at the Heavenly Eye Ancestor somewhat pleadingly.
At the auction today, she had already spotted Ling Chen, but the Heavenly Eye Ancestor required her to keep her identity hidden, so she hadn’t gone up to greet Ling Chen.
"There’s no need for that. Your Bewildering Heavenly Eye is about to succeed in cultivation; at this moment, you must not get distracted. Meeting that boy will surely disrupt your state of mind and affect your cultivation."
The Heavenly Eye Ancestor shook his head. "Moreover, the Jiou-liu conference is approaching fast, and with that boy’s talent, he will surely partake. Then, you will naturally meet. At that time, I won’t object to you siblings reuniting, but until then, you must do as I say."
"Alright then."
Ling Yin could only nod reluctantly. The Jiou-liu conference was indeed near, and being the most outstanding of the young generation of the Heavenly Eye Clan, she was burdened with high expectations for this conference. She knew well the weight of responsibility on her shoulders.
The Heavenly Eye Clan, once a significant force in the Nine Provinces Land, had not appeared in the public eye for a long time. Ling Yin’s emergence also signified the clan’s return to the Jianghu and into the world’s view.
She herself desired to become stronger, to meet Ling Chen with greater strength.
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In the following days, although Lotus Island’s auction had concluded, the city remained bustling with activity, and numerous strong individuals continued to linger. During this time, their gazes unconsciously locked on the same location as that of the Heavenly Eye Ancestor and Ling Yin.
It was apparent that many in the city coveted the Ice-blue Tower in the possession of the Heavenly Eye Ancestor.
However, what made them impatient was that the two black-robed elders did not leave the city immediately after acquiring the Ice-blue Tower, instead staying in the tavern for three whole days.
Just as some began to be unable to resist their greed and wanted to make a move, the two black-robed individuals finally showed signs of activity.
These two finally stopped hiding and left the tavern, heading towards the outskirts of the city.
"So they finally couldn’t hold back..."
Noticing this subtle change, Yuwen Lin and his companions nearby couldn’t help but smile slightly. He had already locked onto the two, and immediately followed with people, while throughout the city, over a hundred figures moved like hunting dogs, chasing toward the city’s outskirts.
