Chapter 739: News from Gao Yanan
Chapter 739: News from Gao Yanan
"110,000 taels!"
"115,000 taels!"
"This man has a deep-seated grudge with me, and I must have his life. 120,000 taels!"
"123,000 taels!"
"130,000 taels!"
The auction for the perpetrator of the Lincheng Massacre was still ongoing, and only a few people showed interest in the valuable Yellow Sect Esoteric Sect's Great Seal Technique. After a few bids, a self-proclaimed enemy of the murderer purchased it.
Just then, a faint commotion stirred below the cave, followed by a return to silence.
The next moment, Yuan Suoyun's voice sounded noticeably more cheerful, "The first session of the auction is now over. Everyone can take a break, enjoy some refreshments, and then we'll proceed with the second session."
"We're all impatient, so why not continue with the auction now?" someone asked in the darkness, "Is the item we're interested in included in the second session?"
"Mr. Lin, don't worry. The item you're interested in is of high value and will be presented in the third session," Bat Prince replied with a smile, "But if you're in a hurry, we can move it to the second session."
"Then put it in the second session!" Mr. Lin insisted.
"Alright." Bat Prince responded, and with a gust of wind, he swiftly flew away.
...
"Was that commotion just now caused by Chu Xiong and the others?" Li Yuhuan asked.
"Most likely," Yan Dianhong replied, "Why didn't we take the opportunity to capture Bat Prince just now? We could have discovered his true identity."
"Bat Prince is not weak, and we're unfamiliar with the terrain. In the darkness, we can't see, so if he escapes, we'll never have another chance to catch him," Qu Wurong explained, "Without a foolproof plan, we can't make a move."
Liu Wumei added, "Moreover, those guests are still hoping to obtain what they need from Bat Prince. If we make a move, they might not just stand by and watch."
Hua Zhenzhen remained silent for a moment, then said, "We'll act as a distraction in the open, drawing Bat Prince's attention, while they investigate the truth about Bat Island and the prince's identity in secret."
Jin Banhua thought about the differences between the original story and the current situation, wondering if Chu Liuxiang would truly find evidence or just talk big like in the original story.
Just then, a staggering footstep echoed from the side of the hall, accompanied by a soft voice, "Zhenzhen...Jin Gongzi..."
"It's Gao Yanan!" Hua Zhenzhen immediately flew over.
The next moment, four swords suddenly thrust out of the darkness, aiming at Hua Zhenzhen's limbs that created a gust of wind.
But Hua Zhenzhen, with her exceptional light body skills, sidestepped and slipped through the four swords, grabbing Gao Yanan and dodging the attack of a fifth sword. In an instant, they retreated back into the hall.
It was unclear if the hall was off-limits for the patrol team, but as Hua Zhenzhen led Gao Yanan to safety, the five swords did not pursue. Instead, they retreated with a series of footsteps.
"What happened? Where's the Withered Plum Sect Leader?" Hua Zhenzhen asked Gao Yanan.
Gao Yanan clenched her teeth, "Yuan Suoyun is Bat Prince. He launched a surprise attack and assassinated the Withered Plum Sect Leader!"
"What?" Everyone was shocked by this revelation.
They had only speculated that Yuan Suoyun might be Bat Prince, but they had no evidence. They never expected Gao Yanan to state it so confidently.
"I had already warned her, why didn't she prepare?" Hua Zhenzhen asked angrily.
"I...I don't know..." Gao Yanan's voice trembled, "Then he caught me and threw me into the dungeon. Soon after, Chu Liuxiang, Hu Tiehua, Zhang San, Ying Wanli, and Bai Lie were all captured."
"Where's Jin Lingzhi?" Liu Wumei's eyes flickered.
"There's no Jin Lingzhi! She betrayed them!" Gao Yanan's teeth chattered, unsure if it was from anger or fear. "Chu Liuxiang desperately unblocked my acupoints and let me escape, but he was captured again."
Everyone thought of the recent minor commotion, which might have been Chu Liuxiang rescuing Gao Yanan.
Yan Dianhong couldn't sit still and immediately asked, "Where's the dungeon? Lead us to rescue them and wipe out Bat Island!"
Li Yuhuan, Liu Wumei, and Qu Wurong also stood up. Hua Zhenzhen's right hand clenched into a fist, already regretting not grabbing a sword earlier.
"Brother Yan, don't worry. Chu Liuxiang and the others are not in danger," Jin Banhua suddenly said.
"Why?" Yan Dianhong asked.
"Because we're still fine," Jin Banhua replied.
"Exactly!" Liu Wumei quickly realized, "If Chu Liuxiang and the others are safe, they can still be used as hostages. But if he dares to harm Chu Liuxiang, we'll cause a ruckus on Bat Island."
"But at this moment, the Bat Prince will definitely be on guard against us trying to rescue Chu Liuxiang. He'll set up traps, and if we fall into them, then Chu Liuxiang will truly be in danger," Qu Wurong continued.
"So what should we do now?" Li Yuhuan asked.
"Of course, we wait for the second round of the auction," Jin Banhua said matter-of-factly. "By now, the Bat Prince must have learned that we've met up with Gao Yanan. If we don't go to the dungeon, do you think he'll come up with a way to deal with us?"
Hua Zhenzhen nodded, "That's for sure. He can only take advantage of the chaos while the guests are still here."
"In that case, instead of going to the dungeon, where we don't know the depth and may be filled with traps, let's confront the Bat Prince head-on on the third floor," Jin Banhua suggested.
"But what if he uses Chu Liuxiang as a hostage?" Li Yuhuan asked.
"At that time, to prove that Chu Liuxiang and the others are his hostages, will he bring them up to the third floor?" Jin Banhua asked.
"Most likely," Qu Wurong agreed.
Jin Banhua nodded and smiled leisurely, "If so, Chu Liuxiang will owe me another life-saving favor."
Hearing this, everyone thought of Jin Banhua's unparalleled martial arts skills and couldn't help but laugh.
Only Gao Yanan felt anxious and conflicted, unsure what everyone was laughing about. She didn't dare to ask, so she could only inquire, "Are we not going to rescue Chu Liuxiang?"
"Rest assured," Li Yuhuan teased her, "Not only are we going to rescue Chu Liuxiang, but we're also going to rescue Hu Tiehua. We're not going to the dungeon to walk into a trap; we're waiting for the Bat Prince to bring them to us."
Gao Yanan didn't understand, "What do you mean?"
"Of course, it's..."
"Of course, you'll just have to wait and see."
Jin Banhua interrupted Li Yuhuan, "With the Young Master of Yuancui Mansion, the famous killer, the Supreme Patriarch of Huashan, Shi Guanyin's two disciples, and me, the top martial artist in the world, here, the Bat Prince won't dare to act rashly."
Gao Yanan, "..."
"So, are we just going to wait and do nothing?" Gao Yanan asked.
"Exactly, we're just waiting and doing nothing," Jin Banhua smiled, "Only by doing nothing will the Bat Prince not know what we're planning. Then he'll make his move."
"Once he makes a move, he'll reveal his weakness," Hua Zhenzhen's eyes flashed, speaking with resentment.
After a brief wait, the sound of a bell rang out from the third layer of the cave, signaling the start of the second round of the auction.
(End of Chapter)
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