In truth, he had noticed the boss's foul mood the moment he entered.
Upon approaching, he caught a faint scent and understood.
However, these words, falling into the boss's ears, sent him into a furious rage: "Kid, I only told you the whole story out of responsibility for the auction."
"How dare you be so ungrateful, speak so ill of me, and curse me..."
"Do you really think my Exquisite Treasures Auction House is easy to bully?"
As he finished speaking.
The numerous master-level experts behind him immediately unleashed their auras, intending to overwhelm Bai Zihe together.
"Swish!"
"Boom!"
"Rumble!"
Powerful gusts of air instantly sent tables and chairs in the room toppling, while the beautiful hostess was pressed so hard she couldn't breathe, only managing to cower in a corner.
Bai Zihe let out a cold snort and released his own aura.
"Boom—"
As it unfurled, it was like a volcanic eruption, like waves surging.
In an instant, it suppressed the master-level experts, making them feel like leaves in a storm, on the verge of being torn apart.
The boss then realized that Bai Zihe was the true peerless expert.
He mustered his courage and said with a fawning smile, "Mr. Bai, please don't be angry!"
"I was just momentarily upset, please don't take it to heart."
"However, the transaction is complete, and I naturally cannot take it back, so..."
The boss pointed at the empty auction hall. The moment Bai Zihe entered, the transaction with Bai Shi Sanye had already concluded outside.
He forced a smile, his meaning clear: it was time to show Bai Zihe the door.
This left Bai Zihe with nowhere to exert his strength.
He could only leave.
Outside, Ji Changqing saw his displeased expression and asked, "Young Master, what are our plans now?"
Bai Zihe narrowed his sharp eyes, his voice firm: "The True Origin Spirit Stone is one of the great treasures of our Great Xia, and it is inextricably linked to me. It absolutely cannot fall into the hands of those from the Ying people."
"Tonight, even if I have to steal it, I will take it back!"
The top floor.
A woman of exquisite figure and stunning beauty, clad in black night-blooming clothes, watched the departing Ying convoy with great interest and let out a laugh.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk..."
"You Ying people truly never learn your lesson."
"Since the beginning of spring this year, how many treasures have I taken from you?"
"This time, you actually came to the heartland of Great Xia, intending to take Great Xia's treasures back... Truly a fantasy, courting death to the extreme!"
"It seems..."
She shook her head, her face filled with excitement: "Tonight, I'll be busy again!"
Then.
Her self-talk concluded, and she leaped from the other end of the rooftop.
This rooftop...
Was a hundred meters high. Even a master-level expert would surely be smashed to smithereens, ending up as a meat paste, if they jumped from such a height!
But halfway down.
She suddenly sprouted wings from her back, descending rapidly. By the time she landed, her speed was no different from jumping from the second floor.
Immediately, with a few flashes, she disappeared into the night.
If Bai Zihe were present, he would have recognized her as the woman who, last time on the plane, was pursued by the Ying people and had no choice but to forcibly kiss him!
Deep night.
The wind rose, slightly piercing.
Ying people's stronghold.
It was brightly lit here, no different from daytime.
The gates were locked tight, and the windows sealed shut.
Forget about a person, not even a mosquito could fly in.
Even Bai Shi Sanye had no intention of sleeping; he had everyone fully armed and gathered around a round table.
At the center of the table was the brocade box containing the True Origin Spirit Stone.
"Stay alert, everyone!"
Bai Shi Sanye's expression was solemn, showing no hint of complacency: "Tonight, we must protect the 'True Origin Spirit Stone' with all our might, and not allow any mishap."
"As long as we hold out until dawn..."
"The envoy dispatched by His Imperial Majesty will arrive, and then it will be foolproof."
The faces of the assembled group immediately turned serious.
The experts dispatched by His Imperial Majesty...
They were truly formidable, beings that many of them looked up to.
Their mission was simply to ensure that the True Origin Spirit Stone suffered no accidents before the envoy's arrival.
"Hai yi!"
All the Ying experts responded in unison.
The Ying elite forces were all gathered here, along with various high-tech equipment.
As long as someone dared to come, they dared to fight.