"You..."
"Let me down!"
Zhou Zihao had never imagined that Bai Zihe could be so strong.
According to his calculations,
Norsen, mutated by the gene serum, should have the strength to contend with a congenital martial artist, which was why he had been so arrogant.
But he never expected...
That Norsen was killed on the spot by Bai Zihe without even lasting a single round.
He didn't know.
Whether Norsen had been overhyped.
Or if Bai Zihe was too strong.
Bai Zihe was not satisfied with this answer.
His eyes, like stars, grew cold, emitting a chilling radiance, and he tightened his grip: "Wrong answer!"
"I'll give you one last chance, cherish it."
"Tell me, where is Miao Yinuo."
An intense sense of suffocation washed over Zhou Zihao, making it difficult to breathe.
His face turned red from the strain.
He desperately wanted to be defiant, but his body betrayed him.
Yellowish-brown liquid, emitting a strong stench, spurted from his backside.
If Bai Zihe hadn't dodged quickly...
He would have actually succeeded in his "sneak attack"!
"I... I'll tell you!"
Zhou Zihao dared not test Bai Zihe's limits further, especially when the cost of testing was his life.
"Actually, the auction here is just a pretense."
"The real auction hall is in the inner courtyard of our Zhou family."
So that's how it is.
Bai Zihe threw him to the ground and coldly ordered, "Lead the way."
Zhou Zihao dared not disobey.
In fact, he was somewhat… eager to comply!
Upon reaching the Zhou family's inner courtyard, filled with countless experts, it would be Bai Zihe's death knell!
He scrambled towards the inner courtyard in a panic.
Within the inner courtyard.
A group of people, dressed in colorful robes predominantly red, blue, and yellow, with silver rings around their necks and adorned with accessories, were seated around the hall.
They were a group of Miao疆 Gu masters.
And on the main seat.
Was the person who had made the phone call earlier.
He was also the contemporary head of the Zhou family, Zhou Zihao's father, Zhou Yingxiong.
He had a square face, and years of holding high office had given him an extraordinary aura, even in just a single glance.
And in the very center of the hall.
Miao Yinuo was curled up on the ground, her movements and voice clearly sealed.
At this moment.
Zhou Yingxiong surveyed the Miao people and chuckled: "From what I know..."
"The identity of this little girl is no ordinary matter."
"The price you offered... is not nearly sincere enough."
As his words fell.
Many Miao Gu masters furrowed their brows.
They were well aware of Miao Yinuo's identity, which was why they had gone to such lengths.
Therefore, they had been deliberately vague when discussing the transaction with Zhou Yingxiong, but they hadn't expected him to see through it.
The Gu master leader took a deep breath, his gaze fixed on Zhou Yingxiong, and asked in a deep voice, "Then, Patriarch Zhou, what price do you think she is worth?"
Zhou Yingxiong smiled faintly, then extended a hand.
The Gu master leader's gaze sharpened, and he tentatively asked, "Fifty billion?"
"Incorrect!"
Zhou Yingxiong slowly shook his head.
Then, under the Gu master leader's bewildered gaze, he uttered a few words: "What I mean is, five times that!"
Upon hearing this.
The pupils of many Gu masters contracted sharply.
In reality, the price they had opened with was already astronomical.
Yet Zhou Yingxiong still wanted five times that amount.
It was an outrageous demand.
Another Gu master beside the leader was about to erupt in anger, but before he could, the leader pressed him down.
He then subtly shook his head at him.
The Gu master took a deep breath, thinking of Miao Yinuo's identity, and forcibly suppressed his rage.
The Gu master leader gave a wry smile, "Patriarch Zhou, you truly have me cornered."
Zhou Yingxiong smiled faintly, neither confirming nor denying: "This price may be very high..."
"But you will absolutely not lose out."
He spoke the truth.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have named such a price.
"Good!"
The Gu master leader stood up, his gaze fixed on Zhou Yingxiong: "Five times it is, five times it is. We accept this transaction!"
Miao Yinuo was priceless.
In fact, even if Zhou Yingxiong had asked for ten times the price, they would have ultimately had to agree!
Therefore, there was no room for negotiation in this transaction itself.
Afterward.
A Miao Gu beside him reluctantly completed the transaction with the Zhou family's steward.
The Gu master leader then gave a signal to the Miao people opposite him.
The other party understood and walked towards Miao Yinuo.
With the transaction complete.
They needed to return to Miao疆 as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen complications.
"Patriarch Zhou."
"Since our business here is concluded, we shall not overstay our welcome."
The Gu master leader called out.
The Gu master opposite also reached out towards Miao Yinuo on the ground.
But at this very moment, a sudden change occurred!
"Whoosh!"
A sharp whistling sound pierced the air.
The Miao Gu master's entire arm was blown apart by this golden light, blood splattering everywhere, a gruesome sight.
"Who?"
"Who is it!"
"Who dares to cause trouble in my Zhou family!"
The Miao Gu masters, along with Zhou Yingxiong, roared in unison.
In response, a second whistling sound came.
Whoosh!
A large object hurtled through the air with a rushing sound.
Everyone instinctively dodged.
The object struck the ground, rolled a couple of times, and then stopped.
Upon closer inspection.
Zhou Yingxiong's fury ignited.
On the ground lay his beloved son, Zhou Zihao!
At this moment...
His head was bleeding, yet he felt no pain. Instead, drool constantly trickled from his mouth, and he babbled incoherently...
"Ah..."
"Aba, Aba..."
He had been turned into an imbecile!
Zhou Yingxiong's eyes widened in rage, and he exploded:
"Who!"
"Who did this!"
"If you have the guts, come out, I'll skin you alive!"
A cold voice echoed.
"I!"
As the voice fell.
A white figure landed within the inner courtyard, it was Bai Zihe.
He saw Miao Yinuo lying on the ground, his pupils contracting sharply, and his voice laced with furious killing intent: "Your son, I turned him into this."
"Not only that..."
"Everyone present, every single one of you, will be punished."
His words, filled with murderous intent, immediately caused an uproar.
"Arrogant!"
"Ignorant child, how dare you be so presumptuous!"
"I'll see what power this mere youth possesses to spew such nonsense!"
The Miao Gu masters glared with fury.
And Zhou Yingxiong...
Went completely berserk: "Guards!"
"Seize him, chop him into mincemeat with a thousand cuts, and then take him to the backyard to feed Da Hei!"
Da Hei was a dog raised by Zhou Zihao.
Zhou Yingxiong wanted to chop Bai Zihe into pieces and feed him to the dog, to avenge his son!
Whoosh!
Dozens of experts rushed out.
Charging at Bai Zihe with murderous intent, their lips curled into chilling smiles of savagery.
Bai Zihe's eyes narrowed slightly.
Before they could reach him, he plunged into the crowd.
Punch after punch, he unleashed.
Every blow landed with force, every strike lethal!
"Ah—"
"Oh..."
"Pfft!"
"..."
Miserable screams echoed throughout the hall.
In less than half a minute.
All dozens of experts lay fallen, barely clinging to life!
After dealing with them, Bai Zihe strode towards Zhou Yingxiong, a cold smile on his face.
"You, you..."
Zhou Yingxiong had not expected Bai Zihe to be so powerful, and his face changed dramatically.
He retreated backward with a shifting expression, but was caught by Bai Zihe, who kicked and broke his leg.
"Zhou Yingxiong, you traffic in human lives... disregard life and death..."
"This is your punishment!"