Chapter 288 - Myriad Treasure Meet (2/2)

As for the so-called Myriad Treasure Meet, in truth, it was an event to select the elites from each profession, and whichever party that had the highest number of elites would receive the greatest amount of honor.

As an Advanced Blacksmith who possessed incredible appraisal art, Ou Yangming was perfectly capable of heading to whichever place he preferred to show off his skills. Despite that, he did not proceed forward, and instead, he eyed the building complex before him curiously as he wondered when the Martial Arts Battle would begin.

Suddenly, someone approached him by the sides, and with a grin, asked, “I take that you’re the Master Ou who was recommended by the head shopkeeper of Changlong?” Ou Yangming flinched slightly before turning around to look at the twenty-odd-year-old man who had spoken to him. There was a faint air of arrogance to the man as he declared, “The name’s Shao Hongyi, I’m from Huangsha.”

A bulb lit up within Ou Yangming’s mind, and he immediately discerned Hongyi’s intentions.

Earlier, when Bai s.h.i.+xue had accidentally landed her gaze on him, Shao Hongyi was one of the few people who had glared at him with the greatest vehemence. Although there was a smile plastered across Shao Hongyi’s face, Ou Yangming had seen through the anger and resentment that was welling up within Shao Hongyi.

Ou Yangming shook his head gently before sighing, “You’ve got the wrong person.”

“What?” Shao Hongyi flinched and exclaimed in surprise.

With a serious expression, Ou Yangming then continued, “I already have a fiancée waiting for me, and I have no interest in matters pertaining to the young pavilion master. If you’re interested in her, then do as you please.”

Shao Hongyi was left tongue-tied. With a beet-red face, he stammered, “I-I… This… I don’t understand what you’re saying!” Ou Yangming gave Shao Hongyi an encouraging nod and said, “Give it your best! Haha…” With that, Ou Yangming then gave him one last nod before walking past him.

Shao Hongyi subconsciously gave way to Ou Yangming. Although he was gazing at Ou Yangming rather strangely, there was also a shred of relief found within his eyes.

On the other hand, Ou Yangming was mentally snickering. ‘I don’t care what plans Bai s.h.i.+xue has in store for me, I will never get swept up in her mess.’

As the Myriad Treasure Meet was already underway, it was only natural for other people aside from those from the Yi Pavilion to be present within the building complex.

Ou Yangming wandered around aimlessly, when suddenly, he paused, as he had caught sight of a familiar figure from the corner of his eyes. w.a.n.g Leshui frantically ran up to him and chuckled bitterly. “Master Ou, I’ve finally found you!”

Ou Yangming chuckled awkwardly. He had been so caught up in cultivating the path of equilibrium during the past couple of days that w.a.n.g Leshui had completely slipped his mind. No matter what reason he might have, abandoning someone out of the blue was still a shameful act.

“Haha, didn’t you hear that I’ve been living in the Yi Pavilion during these past couples of days, Captain w.a.n.g?” w.a.n.g Leshui heaved a faint sigh as he commented, “I’m aware. That’s the reason why I didn’t bother you.” After a brief pause, he then whispered, “The He family’s great ancestor has already made his way into the capital in search of you, and you staying in the Yi Pavilion has provided you the perfect opportunity to escape his wrath.”

Ou Yangming’s heart skipped a beat as he exclaimed, “You’ve encountered him?”

w.a.n.g Leshui bitterly stated, “Thankfully, you have a keen intuition. Had you not acted the way you did, we would’ve been at a loss to deal with the situation!”

Ou Yangming nodded his head, but his mind was already on high alert.

w.a.n.g Leshui then continued, “Master Ou, seeing as it’s the Myriad Treasure Meet today, you should do your best to show off your skills. The more attention you can draw, the better it is.” He then continued in a soft voice, saying, “I believe that if you were to forge a magic tool on the spot, no one would dare to lay a finger on you anymore!”

Be it Li Xinfan or the Three Great Ancestors of the Ni family, they had all been issued a gag order. As such, technically speaking, w.a.n.g Leshui was most likely the only person who knew of Ou Yangming’s true smithing prowess.

Ou Yangming shook his head and said, “No can do. I’m powerless here.”

“How so?” w.a.n.g Leshui stared at him in disbelief.

Ou Yangming shrugged his shoulders and said, “I don’t have any materials on me, and it’s impossible to forge magic tools with ordinary materials.”

w.a.n.g Leshui was stunned, and he could not help but look disappointed. A moment later, he then sighed, “Fine then, just do your best, Master Ou.”

Ou Yangming responded with a smile before proceeding into the building complex with his head held high.

A maelstrom of emotions welled up within w.a.n.g Leshui as he watched Ou Yangming enter the building. Although there were no unique materials to be found within the building complex, for some reason, w.a.n.g Leshui had a lingering feeling that the young man before him would still prevail, no matter how the situation opposed him.

‘Maybe, just maybe’, he thought, ‘Something revolutionary will occur during this decade’s Myriad Treasure Meet.’

Meanwhile, just as Ou Yangming and the others were making their way into the building complex, back in the Yi Pavilion’s lounge, Bai s.h.i.+xue knitted her eyebrows together as a sly smile formed on her gorgeous, peerless face. “Did Master Ou really say that?”

“Yep!” A young servant frantically nodded her head as she stated without an ounce of hesitation, “Those are his exact words, Young Lady Bai!”

The smile on Bai s.h.i.+xue’s face remained unchanged, but her gaze had turned several times darker.

To think that there’s someone who’s capable of bypa.s.sing my charm at his age range. Huh, aside from his rank of an Advanced Blacksmith and appraiser, I wonder what else he’s hiding?’

‘The fact that the old geezer has allowed him to partic.i.p.ate in the Martial Arts Battle alone is already exciting enough.’

The tips of her mouth curled up as Bai s.h.i.+xue ordered, “Continue keeping tabs on him! Make sure to report everything to me, the sooner the better!”

“Yes, madam.” The little servant girl immediately accepted her order. Despite that, she had kept her disappointment to herself. ‘Why does Young Lady Bai treat Ou Yangming with such respect? Perhaps…’ She shook her head as she dared not finish the thought.

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