The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood

Chapter 1320 - 1321: Recruitment

At this moment, Xiong Qing seemed to feel the deepest humiliation in the world. He wanted to make another move, only to find that he was no match for Ye Mo. Going up would only bring shame upon himself.

"You’re talking nonsense. I am the young master of the Xiong family. How could I be someone who specializes in capturing the Flower-picking Thief?"

Xiong Qing roared angrily.

"If you’re not someone who specializes in capturing the Flower-picking Thief, then why are you so adamant that I am the thief?"

Ye Mo sneered, "Don’t challenge my bottom line with your almost negative IQ, just get lost."

"What did you say? You dare insult me?"

Xiong Qing pointed at Ye Mo.

Bang!

Without a reply, Xiong Qing was suddenly sent flying. The people around did not see how Ye Mo made his move.

Ye Mo put down a bag of Wheel of Reincarnation Pills and carried Mengli, ready to leave the tavern. If they didn’t leave soon, the members of the Xiong family would likely come looking.

"You think you can just leave after hitting someone?"

Just as Ye Mo was about to leave the tavern, Zhu Jiu spoke up.

"Could it be that you also want to meddle?"

Ye Mo turned his head, speaking coldly.

"I think you misunderstood me. Our Zhu family and the Xiong family have always been at odds. You hit Xiong Qing, and secretly, I’m pleased. However, leaving Great Wilderness City won’t be so easy for you."

Zhu Jiu waved his hand, smiling.

"I heard them saying that you were here to discuss maintaining order at the auction with Xiong Qing. Aren’t you two in cahoots?"

Ye Mo looked wary.

Though he wasn’t afraid of Zhu Jiu, or even the two guards behind Zhu Jiu, being a major family in Great Wilderness City, the Zhu family’s influence made Ye Mo a bit wary.

"If it’s convenient, we can discuss it in a private room."

Zhu Jiu said.

In one of the Elegant Pavilion chambers in the tavern, the surroundings were sealed, and a man and a woman were seated inside.

After placing Mengli on the bed, Ye Mo sat down and asked, "What is your purpose?"

"You truly love your wife. I think she must have suffered a spiritual attack."

Zhu Jiu said.

"How do you know?"

Ye Mo asked in surprise.

"Your wife’s breath is steady, looking like she’s merely asleep, but she’s actually in a coma. Only by suffering a spiritual attack could she show such signs. I suspect you’ve come to our Great Wilderness City seeking a solution to heal your wife."

Zhu Jiu said with a smile.

"That’s right!"

Ye Mo nodded.

"You’ve offended the Xiong family, and they’ve likely dispatched strong individuals to surround the tavern."

Zhu Jiu said lightly.

"Do you think I’ll be afraid of them?"

Ye Mo scoffed.

"You managed to directly blow away the Yin and Yang Elders; your strength should be at least at the Divine Venerable Three Souls level. But the Xiong family is deeply rooted in Great Wilderness City. Their Family Head, Xiong Zhan, is at the Divine Venerable Middle Stage, Four Souls realm, and his spirit cultivation has reached the Soul Realm Fourth Layer. As for their ancestor, he’s reached the Divine Venerable Five Souls realm. If you have the strength to deal with them, naturally you won’t fear."

Zhu Jiu explained the basics of the Xiong family to Ye Mo.

Upon hearing this, Ye Mo was shocked by the power of the Wraith Land. Random families there possessed such formidable strength.

Yet, the Wraith Land was inherently stronger than Lingwu Continent. Each family had a legacy spanning millions of years, and while they couldn’t rise to the Divine Venerate as Ye Mo did in his twenties, with millennia of cultivation, they too could achieve the Divine Venerate Realm.

"Could it be you want to help me?"

Ye Mo asked, sensing something.

"It’s not about helping, but cooperation. Although I don’t know what issue your wife’s spirit has, using pills should address it. Our Zhu family doesn’t have high-grade pills, but we possess an Elixir Scripture Iron Scroll, which covers almost all ninth-rank elixir recipes and effects. I think you might find a pill to heal your wife in it. I can let you read it, but you must agree to a condition."

Zhu Jiu said.

"You truly calculated me to the last degree."

Ye Mo had to admit that Zhu Jiu had seen through him. The mentioned Elixir Scripture Iron Scroll was precisely what he wanted to read. If it had the recipe for the Heavenly Spirit Resurrection Pill and the required herbs, he could concoct it himself.

"No, we’re merely collaborating. I can help you deal with the Xiong family issue and let you review the Elixir Scripture Iron Scroll, provided you agree to one condition."

Zhu Jiu said.

"Speak, what’s the condition?"

Ye Mo shook his head.

"Help us maintain order at this auction. With you present, our Zhu family doesn’t need to cooperate with the Xiong family."

Zhu Jiu said, smiling.

Even if they dispatched more guards, their strength would only be at the Divine Venerable One or Two Souls level. Ye Mo alone could contend with hundreds. With him maintaining order, our Zhu family wouldn’t need to partner with the Xiong family.

It’s known that the hosting party is offering substantial commissions.

"Alright!"

Ye Mo agreed with a nod.

Anyway, he could use the opportunity to attend this large-scale auction. Acting as staff would certainly be convenient.

"Miss, the Xiong family head is here, demanding you hand over that young man."

Just then, a guard outside said anxiously. But before finishing, a sound of the door breaking came. A middle-aged man stormed in, glaring fiercely at the seated Ye Mo.

Boom!

He immediately attacked, slapping towards Ye Mo with terrifying pressure, shattering the chair Ye Mo was seated on.

Seeing this, Ye Mo also struck out.

Bang!

Both palms clashed, and the terrifying pressure exploded all around. Fortunately, Ye Mo contained it with his aura, otherwise, the tavern would be destroyed.

Both retreated several steps.

Zhu Jiu, seeing this, showed delight, unexpectedly realizing Ye Mo could withstand one of Xiong Zhan’s moves, further fueling her intent to win Ye Mo over.

"Uncle Xiong, you’ve cultivated for thousands of years. Don’t injure my friend."

Zhu Jiu immediately said.

"Little Miss Zhu, what do you mean?"

The visitor, naturally the Xiong family head Xiong Zhan, questioned.

Xiong Qing appeared behind Xiong Zhan, glaring at Ye Mo, wishing he could peel Ye Mo’s skin right away.

"The auction organizers hired our Zhu family to maintain security, planning to partner with your Xiong family because our guards are few. However, Xiong Qing’s actions have infuriated me. This expert is hired by our Zhu family, and due to Xiong Qing’s desire for someone else’s wife, he accused my friend of being the Flower-picking Thief, angering my friend. To calm his fury, our Zhu family had no choice but to terminate our collaboration with your Xiong family."

Zhu Jiu explained.

Instantly, Xiong Zhan and Xiong Qing’s faces turned ashen. They knew the hosts were offering generous commissions due to the appearance of a precious auction item. To prevent accidents, the hosts commissioned the Zhu family to manage the auction’s security.

"Little Miss Zhu, do you think without my Xiong family, you can maintain the auction peacefully? You’re too naive."

Xiong Zhan said angrily.

"This expert is hired by me, and you know his strengths. He’ll be the escort team’s captain for this event. If Uncle Xiong can lower himself to become part of the auction guards, our collaboration could certainly continue."

Zhu Jiu’s face remained adorned with a smile.

"Xiong Zhan is a family head, would he lower himself to become a guard?"

Ye Mo chuckled, realizing Zhu Jiu wasn’t simple at all.