Ye Fan frowned slightly, slowly turning his head. He saw a dashing young man not far behind him, dressed in a white suit, the typical greasy type.
Two fierce-looking bodyguards in front cleared the way, cursing.
The young man seemed to enjoy it, a sinister smile gracing his face.
"He's Qi Yuanhao, the eldest young master of the Qi family in Haicheng. In Haicheng, they are known as the Southern Zhou and the Northern Qi. The Zhou family controls half of Haicheng in the south, with Zhou Youde being well-known. The north is managed by the Qi family, and Qi Yuanhao is as famous as him. However, compared to Zhou Youde, Qi Yuanhao is more insidious and cunning, constantly employing schemes and stratagems. In Haicheng, people call him Qi Jiuwei, meaning he is as cunning as a nine-tailed fox."
Shen Tianyin quietly told Ye Fan what she knew.
So, he's a schemer, Ye Fan sneered.
"Kid, are you tired of living? I told you to get lost, didn't you hear me?"
Seeing Ye Fan and the other two blocking the entrance, the bodyguard became furious and immediately cursed.
Ji Nanshan gritted his teeth, his expression cold.
Shen Tianyin's beautiful eyes flickered with frost.
Only Ye Fan smiled slightly, "People from Haicheng are coming to my Jiangcheng to throw their weight around? Open your dog eyes and see, which of Jiangcheng's talents will yield to you? I bet each of you would drown if they spat on you!"
These words immediately put him on the same side as everyone in Jiangcheng.
There were many people passing by, mostly prominent figures in Jiangcheng. They had been angry but dared not speak out. Hearing Ye Fan's words, they immediately voiced their agreement.
"That's right, your Qi family has absolute power in Haicheng, but this is Jiangcheng. You'd best restrain yourselves."
"If you don't want to leave carried out feet first, you'd better tuck your tails and behave."
"If you want to ride over us, at least take a piss and look at yourself first."
Although these people also disliked Ye Fan, they felt a common enemy in comparison.
Ye Fan's lips curved into a smile, his expression growing warmer. "Did you hear that? You'd best tuck your tails and behave, tuck all nine of them."
The words were subtly venomous. While not directly naming names, they clearly and implicitly targeted Qi Yuanhao.
Ji Lao and Shen Tianyin beside him were slightly stunned, looking at Ye Fan in confusion.
Given Ye Fan's personality, he wouldn't be so impulsive as to oppose Qi Yuanhao.
Moreover, they had no past grievances and no recent animosity. Why would Ye Fan target Qi Yuanhao for a few words from a bodyguard?
To their surprise, Qi Yuanhao burst into laughter. "Interesting, truly interesting. I thought my trip to Jiangcheng would be rather dull, but I didn't expect to meet someone so amusing. This time, there will be some fun."
Saying this, he gave a look to his subordinates, and the two bodyguards quickly retreated.
"I am Qi Yuanhao, from the Qi family of Haicheng. May I know your name, sir?"
He stepped forward slowly, his eyes fixed on Ye Fan. Although he wore a smile, his gaze was chillingly cold.
"My name is known but not important; unknown is even less so."
Ye Fan sneered, then turned and walked into the auction hall with his hands behind his back.
Ji Lao and Shen Tianyin quickly followed. Although filled with questions, it wasn't the time for idle chatter. They would ask Ye Fan when they had a moment.
Watching Ye Fan's retreating back, Qi Yuanhao chuckled, his shoulders shaking.
"Investigate this person. I want detailed information."
"Yes."
...
As Jiangcheng's premier antique shop, Boguzhai was resplendent.
The auction hall spanned several hundred square meters, capable of accommodating four to five hundred people.
A stage about ten square meters was flanked by screens as tall as a person.
This ensured that every detail of the auction items was clearly visible to those below.
Currently, there were over a hundred people in the hall. Familiar faces were chatting, while others were already using the opportunity to conduct business.
Ye Fan casually found a corner and sat down, closing his eyes to rest.
At this moment, Shen Tianyin finally spoke, "Why were you targeting Qi Yuanhao? Do you know him from before?"
"What makes you say that?"
Ye Fan asked calmly, his eyes still closed.
Shen Tianyin was unfazed, her brow furrowed.
"With your personality, you're not a reckless person. Therefore, you must have another purpose in targeting Qi Yuanhao."
As expected of the second daughter of the Shen family, her insight caused Ye Fan's heart to pause.
He slowly opened his eyes. "You mean, you know me very well?"
Staring at Shen Tianyin, his gaze was intensely fiery.
Being stared at like that, Shen Tianyin's fair face, as soft as cream, suddenly felt a heat, a blush spreading across her fair swan-like neck, like an overripe peach. Her beautiful eyes sought to evade his gaze but found no escape, forcing her to look at him.
Her delicate lips bit lightly, exuding a charming sweetness tinged with a hint of pitiable vulnerability. Her slender hands, unsure of where to rest, clasped together.
Her heart pounded erratically, like a startled deer, and her breathing gradually quickened.
Fortunately, Ji Lao, standing beside them, quickly intervened, "Brother Ye, don't keep us in suspense. The second young lady and I are not outsiders. If you have any plans, tell us, perhaps we can help."
Shen Tianyin also softly hummed in agreement.
Seeing their earnest gazes, Ye Fan ultimately shook his head. "Some things are better known by fewer people. When the time is right, I will naturally tell you, but not now."
With that, he closed his eyes once more.
Since his rebirth into this world, he had new pursuits and new goals.
However, the persistence of his duty as a tomb keeper had not wavered.
A tomb keeper guards not just the tomb, but also one's heart...
In a private room on the second floor of the auction hall, Zhou Youde sat on the sofa, holding a glass of red wine.
A subordinate respectfully reported to him.
"Young Master, Ye Fan just had a confrontation with Qi Yuanhao. Their words were sharp, but they did not come to blows. The specific reason is unknown."
"Oh?"
Shaking the wine glass in his hand, Zhou Youde frowned. "I didn't expect this Ye Fan to not only provoke me but also to provoke that insidious fellow Qi Yuanhao. This is going to be quite a show. Given Qi Yuanhao's personality, he definitely won't let this go."
The subordinate quickly nodded. "Young Master Qi has already sent people to investigate Ye Fan. It's likely that he'll give Ye Fan a hard time at the auction later."
Seeing his master pleased, the subordinate also gloated.
"In that case, if we add fuel to the fire for Qi Yuanhao, won't we burn Ye Fan to death?"
A cold smile appeared on his face, a flicker of darkness in his eyes.
The subordinate was stunned for a moment, then suddenly enlightened.
"I understand. I will go and prepare."
...
As the bell chimed outside, the patrons in the auction hall finally quieted down, finding their seats.
Meanwhile, Ye Fan abruptly opened his eyes.
A sharp gleam flashed in his dark eyes, and a dominant aura suddenly erupted from him.
"Sun Yilang, as I conquer Jiangcheng, I will start with you. Have you washed your neck clean?"