Elder Li was sent by the Li family to protect him. Now that Elder Li is dead, the Li family doesn't even need to investigate to know who caused his death.
As long as he couldn't become a Saint, he would definitely be killed by the Li family. As for the murderer, Ye Lin? He has a Golden Core Stage master, and even if the Li family had ten times the courage, they wouldn't dare to seek retribution.
So, there was only one path before him.
Meanwhile, Ye Lin stood with his hands behind his back beneath a majestic city wall.
"Is this Tian Shui Gate? I haven't seen any traces of evil cultivators around here."
Looking at the quiet and peaceful surroundings, Ye Lin sneered.
Ever since the cities under Qingyun Sect's jurisdiction were ravaged one after another by evil cultivators, most of the common people moved to cities under the jurisdiction of other major powers.
Qingyun Sect's resources and influence were greatly diminishing, and its influence had weakened to a certain extent.
In the past, the common people and minor powers would still listen to Qingyun Sect's commands, but now they completely ignored them, not to mention the major powers, who were practically ready to draw their swords against Qingyun Sect.
"You colluded with evil demons, wanting to use their hands to suppress Qingyun Sect and obtain that Medium-Grade Spirit Ore, but you don't realize that the evil demons are secretly strengthening their own power."
Ye Lin shook his head. These fools, colluding with evil demons was like playing with fire. In the eyes of evil demons, you are merely delicious prey.
Stepping into Tian Shui City, Ye Lin walked directly towards the city center. Based on long experience, important matters usually take place in the Central Region of the city.
Upon arriving at the city center, it was extremely lively, packed with a sea of people, all eagerly looking towards the tall building in the distance.
"Brother, what's going on here?"
Ye Lin casually grabbed a middle-aged man nearby and asked.
The middle-aged man with a full beard turned his head, looking at Ye Lin with surprise.
"Little brother, you must be from another city, right? Today is the day the Dawn Auction House branch is holding an auction in my Tian Shui City. Look, isn't it about to start?"
After the middle-aged man finished speaking, he nudged Ye Lin. Ye Lin looked, and sure enough, the giant building in front of them began to open, and figures slowly walked into the building.
"Thank you."
Ye Lin thanked the middle-aged man and lifted his foot to walk towards the giant building.
"Hey, little brother, only cultivators can enter that giant building. If you go in rashly, you'll be seeking death."
However, with the huge crowd around, his words were quickly drowned out.
"Where are you from?"
The bare-chested brawny man standing at the entrance looked at Ye Lin, his tone disdainful.
This guy had no aura whatsoever; he was clearly a Mortal. Mortals were not allowed into their auction house.
Seeing this, Ye Lin pulled out a token from his Pregnant and placed it before the brawny man.
"So it's a direct disciple of Qingyun Sect. Please come in, quickly, please come in."
Upon seeing the token, the bare-chested brawny man immediately spoke in a humble tone.
Ye Lin put away the token and stepped into the giant building. What greeted his eyes was a huge venue, with various chairs arranged all around. In the very center, there was a stage, and on the stage stood a woman of exquisite beauty.
Around the venue, there were private rooms. These private rooms were only accessible to people from major powers, and to enter, one had to pay three Low-Grade Spirit Stones.
Ye Lin casually found a seat and sat down. As for those private rooms, only an idiot would spend three Low-Grade Spirit Stones to enter.
After waiting for about half an hour, all the seats were filled with people, and important figures also arrived in the private rooms on the top floor of the giant building.
"Damn it, why is he here? How dare he?"
In a large private room, Wang Gang lay comfortably on a soft sofa, holding a transparent water cup, with two exquisite female attendants serving him, feeling incredibly comfortable.
When he casually looked down, he immediately spotted Ye Lin sitting below, causing his expression to change.
"Coming all this way to Tian Shui Gate to attend the Dawn Auction House's auction? What an elegant pastime."
Wang Gang sneered, but in his heart, he was already pondering how to kill Ye Lin.
Elder Li's death had already reached the Li family, but currently, the Li family remained silent because he was still useful and they wouldn't bother with him for now.
However, wanting to rely on the Li family's power again now was clearly unrealistic.
"Hmph, although I can't beat you, I can call for help. I'm not like that idiot Lin Zisheng."
Looking at Ye Lin below, Wang Gang sneered, then got up, pushed open the door, and walked out, not knowing what he was going to do.
"Welcome everyone to the Dawn Auction House's auction. I am the Abbot for this event, my name is Pin Ru. Please take good care of me."
Seeing that most people had arrived, the beautiful woman in the center of the stage spoke with a smile.
Her exquisite beauty coupled with a devilish figure was indeed quite captivating.
"Alright, I won't waste any more time. This auction will feature three treasures. Let's welcome our first treasure of the day."
"A Xuan Grade Low-Rank longsword."
After Pin Ru finished speaking, she turned and unveiled the red cloth beside her, revealing a gleaming longsword, undoubtedly a Xuan Grade Low-Rank one.
"Five Low-Grade Spirit Stones."
"Six Low-Grade Spirit Stones."
"Seven Low-Grade Spirit Stones."
At the same time, the cultivators around began to bid. A Xuan Grade Low-Rank longsword held a fatal attraction for them; some people Cultivated their entire lives and never even saw what a Xuan Grade Low-Rank longsword looked like.
After a period of fierce competition, this longsword was finally purchased by an important figure in a private room for the price of five Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.
"Alright, since everyone is so interested, I believe you'll be even more interested in this next treasure."
Pin Ru said with a smile, then walked to the second red cloth and slowly unveiled it. Inside a glass cover, lay a vibrant green bamboo stalk.
"gentlemen, please look. This is a part of an Earth Rank Low Grade Heaven-Piercing Bamboo. Although its Grade is only Yellow Rank High Grade, if it's carefully nurtured, it's very likely to yield an Earth Rank Low Grade treasure."
After Pin Ru finished speaking, everyone present scoffed. It was just a fragmented part of an Earth Rank Low Grade treasure. If it could truly Cultivate into a genuine Earth Rank Low Grade treasure, why wouldn't your Dawn Auction House nurture it yourselves?
Giving such a great Opportunity to us? Are you really taking us for fools?
Moreover, even if this half-stalk of bamboo was Yellow Rank High Grade, it wouldn't be of much use. It couldn't be eaten, couldn't be used as medicine, and couldn't be used for fighting; it could only be looked at.
"Starting bid, one Low-Grade Spirit Stone."
Seeing no movement from the people around, Pin Ru spoke with some embarrassment, but years of professional demeanor quickly allowed her to regain her composure.
"Hmm? What's going on?"
Ye Lin, who was watching the show, frowned and quietly took out his Beast-Taming Bag. Inside, Little Red's eyes were fixed on the half-stalk of bamboo on the stage, her eyes burning with eagerness.
"You want it?"
Ye Lin asked Little Red, and Little Red nodded vigorously.
"It hasn't even Broken Through to the Golden Core Stage yet, but this thing can actually stop Little Red from her Breakthrough state. Could it be some Heaven-Defying treasure?"
Looking at the half-stalk of bamboo on the stage that no one was interested in, Ye Lin stroked his chin in thought.
"Two Low-Grade Spirit Stones."
At this moment, Ye Lin spoke.
Hearing this, Pin Ru looked at Ye Lin gratefully.
"This Fellow Daoist has bid two Low-Grade Spirit Stones. Is there anyone else who wants to bid?"
Pin Ru's eyes scanned the surroundings.
"Three Low-Grade Spirit Stones. Although this half-stalk of bamboo is useless, it would be quite nice to take it back and make a flute for my daughter."