Ten Thousand Dragons Technique

Chapter 432: Targeting the Ye Family!

Upon hearing the Young Master’s words, the guards prepared to take action.

The surrounding people exclaimed in shock, "What’s going on? Someone actually dares to cause trouble here? Do they have a death wish?"

The commotion naturally drew the attention of those backstage. Qian Qian, who had been chatting with someone, turned to look upon hearing the noise. She saw the pale-faced young man, and a hint of disgust appeared in her eyes. But when her gaze fell upon a different young man not far away, she froze for a moment before a look of utter shock filled her eyes.

"Stop!" Qian Qian shouted angrily, rushing over immediately.

Hearing her command, the guards stopped at once, not daring to move.

The Young Master said with a smile, "Qian Qian, I didn’t expect such a small matter to alarm you. Don’t worry, I’ll chase this toad out right away."

"Get out of the way!"

Qian Qian paid no attention to the Young Master. She went directly to Lin Xuan, grabbing his hand and jumping with excited laughter. "Lin Xuan, why are you here? Am I dreaming?"

Qian Qian was truly stunned. She never expected to see Lin Xuan on Dragon Island.

The surrounding crowd erupted into an uproar. "Damn, what’s the situation? They really know each other?"

The guards were covered in cold sweat. Luckily we didn’t make a move, otherwise we would have really angered the Vice Tower Master. So this kid wasn’t boasting after all! Which family’s young master is he, really? They were intensely curious and couldn’t stop sizing up Lin Xuan.

The Young Master was equally shocked. He couldn’t believe the two of them actually knew each other. And their relationship seems anything but ordinary! They seem so close! This is infuriating!

Jealousy burned like a flame in his eyes. The moment he first saw Qian Qian, he had been utterly captivated. But alas, she paid him no attention at all. In his mind, Qian Qian was just an ice-cold beauty, but he never expected her to be so warm and enthusiastic in front of someone else, without a trace of her usual coldness. The thought drove him mad with jealousy.

He stared at Lin Xuan like a beast, wishing he could tear him to shreds.

"Who is this kid?" Young Master Wu Yuan asked through clenched teeth.

"What’s it to you?" Qian Qian rolled her eyes. She pulled Lin Xuan along, saying, "Come on, let’s find a quiet place to chat. Lin Xuan, how did you get here? Did you come here just to find me?"

"Stop right there!" the Young Master roared, blocking their path.

Qian Qian frowned and said with disgust, "What do you want?"

The Young Master was infuriated. The way Qian Qian treats me is completely different from how she treats this kid! It’s driving me insane! He gritted his teeth and said, "This is the backstage of the auction, a restricted area of our Ten Thousand Treasures Tower. Outsiders are not allowed."

Qian Qian replied coldly, "I am the Vice Tower Master. What’s the problem with me bringing a friend inside? Besides, with Lin Xuan’s status, there’s no place in this Ten Thousand Treasures Tower that he can’t go."

After saying that, Qian Qian ignored the Young Master and pulled Lin Xuan directly into the backstage area.

Watching their departing backs, the Young Master gritted his teeth. Damn it! I’m Wu Yuan, the Tower Master’s son, the Young Master of the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower! I’m a person of high standing! Wherever I go, I’m the center of attention. I only need to wave my hand to have any woman I desire. But Qian Qian, of all people, isn’t interested in me. She even looks at me with disgust in her eyes. This is unbearable!

He turned to the guards beside him and ordered, "Investigate this kid’s identity for me! You dare to compete with me for a woman? I’ll make you pay a terrible price."

「On the other side」

Qian Qian led Lin Xuan to a quiet spot backstage.

Lin Xuan said with a smile, "You’re really something, girl! To think you can already manage such a large Ten Thousand Treasures Tower."

Qian Qian sighed. "Don’t mock me. I’m just a Vice Tower Master for now; the real power isn’t in my hands. To be honest, I didn’t want to come to Dragon Island, but it was an arrangement by the clan elders. I had no choice but to obey and come here to gain experience."

"That’s already impressive. From what I can see, the scale of this Ten Thousand Treasures Tower is much larger than the one in Cloud Sea City. Even though you’re a Vice Tower Master, your current status far surpasses what it once was."

"I’ll take that as encouragement," Qian Qian laughed. "What brings you here? It surely wasn’t just to see me, right? You’re not thinking of buying any Medicinal Materials or Dragon Dao Treasures, are you? Tell me about it. Although I’m not the Tower Master, as the Vice Tower Master, I still have considerable power. I can help you."

Lin Xuan said, "I do have business here on Dragon Island. Two things, actually. First, I’m searching for Dragon Dao Power. Could you help me find out if there are any Dragon Dao Treasures here? Second, I’m here for Senior Sister Ye Qingwu. Her family is on Dragon Island, and they need an Alchemy Master, so I came to help out."

"The Ye Family? I know of them. They’re considered a major family here, but I’m not very clear on their situation. I haven’t been on Dragon Island for long. Do you need me to look into it for you?"

"If it’s convenient, please do."

Just as they were talking, an elder hurried over. "Vice Tower Master, there’s a problem at the auction."

Qian Qian’s expression changed instantly. "What problem?" She was in charge of this auction; if something went wrong, she would definitely be punished. She became extremely nervous.

"The Elixir that the Ye Family won at the auction has been withheld. The Ye Family is very displeased and is demanding an explanation," the elder said quickly.

Hearing this, Qian Qian was taken aback. She glanced at Lin Xuan before asking, "Who withheld it? And why?"

The elder replied, "It was withheld by the Young Master. As for the reason, the Young Master claims the Elixir had already been reserved by someone, so it couldn’t be given to the Ye Family."

"That’s complete nonsense!" Qian Qian was furious. With a stern face, she said, "I am the one responsible for this auction. From arranging the venue to every single item being auctioned, I made the final decision on everything. How is it that I have no idea about any item being reserved in advance?"

This is clearly targeting the Ye Family.

At this thought, Qian Qian looked at Lin Xuan and said, "Could it be that Young Master Wu Yuan found out your identity and your relationship with Ye Qingwu, and is now targeting the Ye Family on purpose?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan’s expression darkened. This is a personal vendetta being carried out with public power!

He said, "My involvement can’t be allowed to cause trouble for Senior Sister Ye’s affairs."

Qian Qian nodded. "Wu Yuan has gone too far this time. He’s sabotaging the auction I’m managing, and I absolutely will not let him succeed. Lead the way. Let’s go find Wu Yuan."

The elder could only lead the way obediently. Soon, they arrived in front of a room. Just as the elder was about to knock, Qian Qian pushed the door open and stormed in.

"Wu Yuan, what is the meaning of this? Why are you withholding the Elixir that the Ye Family won? You’re breaking the rules of the auction!" she demanded. "Bring out what the Ye Family won right now so I can return it to them."

Wu Yuan was overjoyed to see Qian Qian enter. She rarely sought him out, so he was surprised she had come looking for him this time. But when he heard her words, he frowned slightly.

He said, "Stay out of this matter, Qian Qian. I will handle it."

"You’ll handle it? I am the one in charge of this auction. What need do I have for you to handle it? Also, please address me as Vice Tower Master. We are not that familiar with each other."

Seeing Qian Qian’s strictly professional demeanor, Wu Yuan snorted coldly. "The Ye Family’s item has been confiscated, and I have no intention of returning it. I advise you to stay out of this as well. Someone wants to target the Ye Family. If you interfere, you might become a target too. I’m telling you this for your own good."

Someone wants to target the Ye Family? Qian Qian was stunned. I really didn’t know anything about this. After all, I haven’t been on Dragon Island for long and don’t understand the dynamics here.

Lin Xuan, who was standing outside the door, heard this and barged in. He asked coldly, "Who dares to target the Ye Family? Bring out the item they won at the auction immediately, or don’t blame me for what happens next!"

Seeing Lin Xuan storm in, Wu Yuan was fuming. He snorted, "I won’t. I’d like to see just what you’re going to do about it!"

Wu Yuan was incredibly arrogant. I am the Tower Master’s son, the Young Master. I don’t believe this guy would dare to attack me. And even if he did, so what? I’m a one-star Grandmaster. And him? A mere eight-star Martial General. He’s no match for me at all. He probably couldn’t even breach my defenses.

But Qian Qian sighed, "Wu Yuan, you’d better hand it over. Do not provoke Lin Xuan. If he decides to take action, it will end very badly for you."

"What did you say? Are you looking down on me?" Wu Yuan flared up. A mere eight-star Martial General could hurt me? What a joke!

He declared arrogantly, "I’m not giving it back! Make a move if you dare!"