“[At midnight the next day.]”
“[Dozens of ghost sect masters gathered by the Zhuoyang Riverbank. Besides them, numerous sect elites lay in ambush within a thousand li radius.]”
“[This was a two-pronged preparation.]”
“[First, if the news was false, their numbers and strength would be enough to handle it.]”
“[Of course, if the news was true, it would be a great opportunity.]”
“[They had long wanted to take revenge on Ye Yu, but previously had no chance. Now the chance was here, and naturally they would seize it.]”
“[Yan Tong, sect master of Nurturing Tide Valley, looked at the crimson blood moon overhead, feeling something was off.]”
“[He strode forward to Ma Qianshan, sect master of Youming Temple.]”
“[Senior, I feel this might be a trap. How about—]”
“[Before Yan Tong finished, Elder Guo interrupted sharply: What? Scared?]”
“[If you’re scared, go home! I’m not afraid. When I kill Ye Yu, I’ll see what junk you have in your Nurturing Tide treasure pavilion!]”
“[The mocking laughter was especially harsh at midnight.]”
“[The surrounding ghost beings fixed their gaze on Elder Guo and Yan Tong.]”
“[Their eyes full of derision, no hiding it.]”
“[After all, Yan Tong was still a sect master. How could he swallow his pride in front of everyone?]”
“[He was about to fight Elder Guo.]”
“[The latter showed no weakness, standing with one hand forward, ready to fight.]”
“[Ma Qianshan, caught between them, turned pale and growled:] Enough! Have you forgotten why we came here? The thief Ye Yu is not found yet, and you’re already fighting?]”
“[What a disgrace!]”
“[Yan Tong and Elder Guo exchanged glances, snorted coldly, and fell silent.]”
“[Their strength was evenly matched, a fight would only result in mutual destruction.]”
“[They both knew this.]”
“[It was just that neither wanted to lose face in front of so many ghost beings.]”
“[At that moment, a calm voice sounded.]”
“[Not going to fight? What a pity. I thought there’d be a good show!]”
“[Hearing this, everyone looked eastward.]”
“[There stood a familiar figure, hands behind his back, smiling calmly.]”
“[It was ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) Ye Yu!]”
“[At his appearance, all the ghost beings were furious.]”
“[Some even took out communication stones, calling others.]”
“[Summoning all ambush forces nearby to gather.]”
“[This time, they would never let Ye Yu leave safely.]”
“[They had to force him to spit out all the treasure pavilions he took!]”
“[Ma Qianshan stepped forward and coldly shouted:] Unexpectedly, you really are here? Now, I ask you, why did you steal the treasure pavilions from so many sects? What is your intention?]”
“[As he spoke, several ghost sect masters quietly vanished and quickly dispersed around, setting up formation barriers.]”
“[They wanted to completely block Ye Yu’s retreat.]”
“[Though these moves were subtle, they did not escape Ye Yu’s keen perception.]”
“[After all, he considered himself unrivaled in formation arts.]”
“[Ye Yu’s expression was calm as he softly said:] No need to be so nervous. Since I dared come, I never intended to leave. As for your question about my intention, that word sounds a bit unpleasant.]”
“[I had only heard your sects possessed many treasures, so out of boredom, I came to take a look.]”
“[But the facts disappointed me.]”
“[In so many treasure pavilions, there were few things worth my attention.]”
“[Some were even completely empty.]”
“[I really don’t understand, if you don’t put anything in, why build treasure pavilions at all?]”
“[And why chase me so hard before?]”
“[These words instantly made some ghost sect masters lose face.]”
“[Yan Tong of Nurturing Tide Valley was a typical example.]”
“[As Elder Guo said earlier, Yan Tong had truly emptied his sect’s treasure pavilion to please a new lover.]”
“[So Ye Yu’s final words stung sharply.]”
“[Feeling Elder Guo’s mocking gaze, Yan Tong could no longer stand it and shouted:] Boy, don’t talk nonsense here!]”
“[Which one of us sect masters isn’t respectable? How can you slander us like this?]”
“[Say the treasure pavilions have no good things or are empty? You must have tampered with them and don’t want to admit it!]”
“[His words immediately drew agreement from several sect masters.]”
“[Indeed, they were just like Yan Tong — their treasure pavilions were empty but they had no face to admit it.]”
“[So they tried to act sufficiently indignant and wronged, hoping not to be exposed.]”
“[Facing their reactions, Ye Yu sneered.]”
“[Hah, I don’t want to admit it? I even robbed your treasure pavilions. What’s there to not admit?]”
“[To me, you’re the ones making wild claims.]”
“[Do you want me to bring out each of your treasure pavilions now for everyone to see which sect is the poorest?]”
“[Hearing this, more ghost sect masters grew anxious.]”
“[They were divided into two camps.]”
“[One camp’s treasure pavilions were so shabby that showing them would be social suicide.]”
“[The other’s were so luxurious with many coveted treasures, some even stolen from other ghosts.]”
“[Too many interests were involved.]”
“[Definitely not to be revealed.]”
“[So the sect masters all angrily accused Ye Yu of being a scheming wolf.]”
“[Stealing their treasures and refusing to admit it. Planning to fool people with empty pavilions.]”
“[Ye Yu waved his sleeve and pointed at Yan Tong.]”
“[You talk the loudest. You said your sect’s treasure pavilion has ten top-grade ghost immortal weapons, right?]”
“[Come on, tell me what’s inside.]”
“[How have I never seen a treasure pavilion with ten top-grade ghost immortal weapons?]”
“[After being named, Yan Tong’s heart panicked.]”
“[But seeing all ghost beings’ eyes on him, he stepped forward loudly:] I am Yan Tong, sect master of Nurturing Tide Valley. Our treasure pavilion indeed has ten top-grade ghost immortal weapons.]”
“[They are Ghost King Tower, Heart-Slaying Platform, Bone-Eroding Small Seal, Ten Thousand Ghosts Night Walk Map...”]
