Chapter 120: The Azure Oni

Chapter 120: Green Ghost

Guoguo looked at Xu Yun, completely at a loss; now, her only hope was her dad.

Xu Yun gave a bitter smile. "My dear ancestor, if this were a private auction, we could just walk away, pay a penalty, or threaten our way out of it. But this is an official state auction. If you bid and don't pay, aren't you just making a fool of the authorities?"

Ruan Qingshuang was already racking her brain for an explanation, while Qiu Yan massaged her temples, her expression turning grim.

"Two hundred million."

Just as Xu Yun, Ruan Qingshuang, and the others were feeling helpless, a deep, hoarse voice shouted out an astronomical price.

This was the most terrifying buyer of the day. Two hundred million—what incredible arrogance!

Qiu Yan trembled, as if struck by an electric shock, and Guoguo frowned. This voice was far too familiar.

Naturally, none of this escaped Xu Yun’s notice. Just seeing Qiu Yan’s panicked expression and sensing the man’s overwhelming aura was enough to know that this person was trouble.

Xu Yun turned slightly, his own expression shifting subtly.

The newcomer had hawk-like eyes, brown hair, a greenish complexion, and a high-bridged nose, with features that hinted at mixed ancestry. His sturdy build, over 1.8 meters tall, was striking.

The man didn't shy away from Xu Yun’s gaze. Suddenly, he raised his left hand, drew it across his throat in the air, and offered a chilling, gloomy smile that made everyone present feel uneasy.

Xu Yun saw the "Ghost" tattoo on his forehead.

Seeing this bastard make a throat-slitting gesture at Xu Yun, the Three Tigers of Nancheng couldn't stand it. They jumped to their feet, and Kong Zhong took the lead, cursing, "Who the hell do you think you are, daring to challenge Brother Yun!"

As soon as he finished, Lu Feng and Shan Hongning prepared to charge. Even with many police officers present, these thugs, who were used to not taking any nonsense, could not contain their anger.

The Three Tigers knew that if they didn't reclaim Brother Yun’s reputation after he had been slighted in front of so many people, his standing in Hedong would be severely damaged.

"Stop," Xu Yun said in a low voice, putting an end to their suicidal behavior.

If even Qiu Yan didn't dare to look this man in the eye, they certainly couldn't afford to offend him.

Xu Yun sneered internally, thinking to himself: *I knew you would come, but I didn't expect you to arrive so early, Green Ghost.*

As Xu Yun narrowed his eyes cautiously, a faint aura began to radiate from him. There were too many ordinary people here; if Green Ghost made a move, he wouldn't be able to hide his strength any longer. Even if it shocked the onlookers to death, he couldn't stand by and watch Green Ghost slaughter the innocent.

However, Green Ghost had no intention of attacking. He smiled slightly and said to the auctioneer, "Shouldn't you bring down the gavel?"

"Two hundred million! Sold!"

Just as Qiu Yan prepared to fight to the death and turned around, Green Ghost was already gone.

"Where is he?" Qiu Yan’s brows furrowed, her face filled with killing intent.

Xu Yun’s brow was tightly locked. "Since he doesn't want to fight here, there's no need for us to have a falling out with him, especially with so many innocent people around. Take Guoguo back and stay safe."

The auction ended, but the crowd didn't disperse chaotically; everyone was waiting for Ruan Qingshuang and her group to leave first.

Qin Wan’er no longer felt the disappointment from moments ago. The venue being sold for two hundred million was a figure she couldn't even imagine, so it was only natural that Guoguo’s eight-million-yuan grand plan had failed.

"No need to be so down, right?" Qin Wan’er couldn't help but pause when she saw the expressions on Guoguo and Qiu Yan’s faces. Even Xu Yun looked grim; only Ruan Qingshuang seemed to be taking it in stride.

From Qiu Yan’s expression, Guoguo had already realized the severity of the situation. It seemed that the person who bid two hundred million was the very reason her Feng family had been unable to gain a foothold in Suzhou and Hangzhou.

The heaviness of the three wasn't because they didn't win the hotel, but because of the man who had suddenly appeared. Just how dangerous Green Ghost was, could not be explained in a few words.

Qiu Yan had fought him before and knew it well. Even at full strength, she had been powerless against him, and that was when Green Ghost hadn't even used his full potential. Green Ghost’s Seven Absolute Palms was a martial art capable of shattering one’s internal organs.

Ruan Qingshuang remained unaffected because she never believed the hotel would be theirs, and she had no idea who the person who bid two hundred million was.

"Guoguo, alright, tell Mom what you want to eat, and I'll take you to buy it," Ruan Qingshuang comforted her.

Guoguo shook her head sensibly and forced a smile. "Mom, let’s go home. Um… I don't have an appetite; I don't want to eat anything."

Qin Wan’er stepped forward and patted Guoguo’s head. "Don't be so listless. Cheer up. It’s just a hotel, we'll have chances in the future."

Xu Yun stepped forward and pulled Qin Wan’er aside. "You’d better stay away from that buyer. He’s not a simple man."

Qin Wan’er was startled, her heart filled with endless curiosity. The more Xu Yun said that, the more curious she became.

"Qin Wan’er, don't think I'm joking with you," Xu Yun said in a low voice. "Whatever happens later, it’s best you don't get involved."

...

When Scarlet Scorpion reported what had happened in Hedong City, Green Ghost truly had the urge to kill. He understood why Scarlet Scorpion hadn't returned, but to him, such a person was a traitor. Even if Scarlet Scorpion was his top warrior, he would still execute him!

Having just secured a foundation in Suzhou and Hangzhou, Green Ghost never expected Scarlet Scorpion to fail at such a minor task. He hadn't planned on coming personally, but after much thought, he decided to see for himself.

Originally, Green Ghost thought Scarlet Scorpion had lost to a team, like those people currently hounding him in Suzhou and Hangzhou. He never imagined Scarlet Scorpion had simply lost to a helper found by the "Violent Fox Sovereign," Qiu Yan.

Green Ghost refused to believe it. Even if there were two first-rate experts, so what? Qiu Yan had been severely wounded by him; even if she wasn't dead, she should be a cripple. This situation didn't require him to act personally.

Because the major factions in Suzhou and Hangzhou were restless, Green Ghost couldn't get away. He had rushed to Hedong City overnight just to see if there was anyone truly worth worrying about.

Now that he had seen, he was relieved. There was no one there to worry about; perhaps Scarlet Scorpion’s failure was simply a lack of effort. Since that was the case, Green Ghost decided to leave immediately; he couldn't afford to be away from Suzhou and Hangzhou for long.

Although Green Ghost left Hedong City, he left behind three top-tier experts. He declared that whoever killed the man by Qiu Yan’s side would replace Scarlet Scorpion and take the position of his top warrior.

The position of top warrior under Green Ghost was already highly contested—it was a position of great power. Now that Scarlet Scorpion had given them an opening, the three of them were determined to seize it.

...

After leaving the international hotel, Xu Yun had Qiangzi take Ruan Qingshuang and Qiu Yan, with Guoguo, home. He was still worried about Qin Wan’er; Green Ghost’s appearance forced him to be on two hundred percent alert.

Green Ghost might very well use Qin Wan’er as a breakthrough point to declare war on them. Since Qin Wan’er was innocent, Xu Yun didn't want anything to happen to her.

He could let Qiu Yan and Guoguo leave because he was certain Green Ghost wouldn't attack openly. If he wanted to do that, he would have done it at the auction.

If Green Ghost had really attacked, it was likely that everyone present, except for Xu Yun, would have been wiped out. Green Ghost’s restraint showed he still had concerns and wasn't insane enough to fear no power.

The chaos in the underground world of Suzhou and Hangzhou had already brought Green Ghost to the attention of the authorities. Perhaps he didn't want to attract more attention elsewhere. If the relevant Chinese departments obtained evidence of his purges, dealing with him wouldn't be difficult.

Xu Yun wanted to land a heavy blow on Green Ghost before he could strike, letting him know that Hedong City wasn't as simple as he thought.

However, by then, Green Ghost was nowhere to be found in the entire auction hall.

About half an hour later, Xu Yun saw a busy Qin Wan’er. "What happened?"

"The person who bought the hotel was just here to stir up trouble!" Qin Wan’er was furious. "He sounded so confident when he bid two hundred million, and now he’s vanished without a trace! Pfft!"

*Oh no!* Xu Yun’s heart skipped a beat. Had he made a mistake!? If Green Ghost was already intercepting Guoguo and Qiu Yan on the way, the situation would be dire!

"I’m heading back! If you get any news about that person, notify me immediately!" Xu Yun turned and left. He could only pray that Qiangzi had already taken them back to the medicinal restaurant and that Green Ghost hadn't made a move yet.

Just as Xu Yun prepared to rush back to the restaurant, a graceful figure blocked his path. "In such a hurry?"

The crisp, oriole-like voice made Xu Yun pause. He looked up; it was indeed that exquisite beauty who had bought the villa for twenty million and forced Guoguo to drive the hotel price up to one hundred million.

Guoguo was right; the temperament of this beauty was truly indescribable. Her cool camisole revealed her smooth, pearl-like shoulders, her curvaceous silhouette was faintly visible, and her water-snake waist was alluring. Her figure was absolutely perfect.

*Could this beauty be one of Green Ghost’s people?!* Just as suspicion stirred in Xu Yun’s heart, he had to dismiss it. This beauty lacked that specific aura; she couldn't possibly be one of his.

After a closer look, Xu Yun felt even more confused. Why did she look familiar? Had he met her during a past mission? But for the life of him, he couldn't recall meeting any beauty capable of hiding her aura so completely.

Forget it. Xu Yun didn't have the time for flirting games. "Sorry, I have an emergency. If we’re fated to meet again, we’ll talk then!"

"I don't believe you have an emergency every single time," the beauty suddenly spoke up. "Are you going to snatch someone’s bicycle again this time?"