"Shut up."
Unexpectedly, Zheng Zhilong suddenly turned his head and roared angrily at Jiang Zhitao.
"This is the Antique Association, not your Jiang family. If you dare to make a scene again, I will have you thrown out immediately. Don't think that your Jiang family can do whatever you want in Jiangcheng. Let me tell you, in my Antique Association, even your Jiang family has to follow the rules."
Zheng Zhilong was furious. In this situation, he had to make an example of someone, otherwise, more people would jump out and cause trouble later.
"Zheng Zhilong, you bastard..."
Having never been so humiliated, Jiang Zhitao's anger surged in his heart. He pointed at Zheng Zhilong and was about to make a move.
But Ye Fan grabbed him, "Leave this to me. You shouldn't get involved."
In the face of the Dark Alliance, the Jiang family was indeed nothing. If Jiang Zhitao got involved, the Jiang family would be in danger.
Looking at Ye Fan's discerning gaze, Jiang Zhitao, despite his intense anger, finally held back. kuAiδugg
Seeing that Jiang Zhitao no longer spoke, Ye Fan then looked at Zheng Zhilong, "Does President Zheng mean that I and Liu Piaoxu should kneel down and kowtow to apologize to this Young Master Liu?"
His voice was calm, but a killing intent flashed in the depths of his eyes.
Zheng Zhilong snorted coldly, "Naturally. You angered Young Master Liu, shouldn't you apologize? Besides, this is the Antique Association. Since you do business in antiques in Jiangcheng, you should respect the Jiangcheng Antique Association. Apologizing can resolve a conflict. Why not? Are you really going to disregard the interests of so many of your peers in the antique industry?"
Zheng Zhilong appeared righteous, as if he were the embodiment of justice.
Ye Fan sneered and sighed.
"Originally, I didn't want to cause trouble here, but since you are so unreasonable, don't blame me for being ruthless."
A terrifying aura suddenly emanated from Ye Fan.
A sharp chill instantly enveloped Zheng Zhilong.
Even though Zheng Zhilong had been prepared, he still felt a sense of dread deep in his heart.
"Get out."
With Ye Fan's roar, he suddenly raised his foot and kicked Zheng Zhilong fiercely in the chest.
Zheng Zhilong did not expect Ye Fan to make a move so suddenly and decisively.
This kick sent Zheng Zhilong flying several meters away before he fell heavily to the ground.
He opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood. Zheng Zhilong's face turned blood red, and he gasped for breath, looking as if he would die at any moment.
This scene stunned everyone, especially the other three families of the Dark Alliance, whose faces instantly turned grim.
"Presumptuous."
"Audacious."
"You court death."
The three were furious, greatly angered by Ye Fan's lawless behavior.
After all, Liu Yuan was a member of the Dark Alliance, and they were on the same side.
Therefore, seeing Liu Yuan being beaten, how could they stand by idly?
Ye Fan suddenly turned his head and looked at the three with icy eyes.
"What? Do the three of you also want to make a move?"
It was a blatant threat.
Just then, a loud laugh echoed from outside the door.
"Oh ho, this appraisal conference is really lively."
Mr. Cao, accompanied by several people, walked in slowly.
At this moment, Mr. Cao had his hands behind his back, with a sinister smile on his face.
The people behind him exuded chilling auras.
Without a doubt, these people were all experts from the Ghost Market.
He walked up to Ye Fan and patted him on the shoulder.
"What? Is the elder of my Ghost Market being bullied?"
This statement stunned everyone around, and then their faces showed expressions of shock.
Elder of the Ghost Market? Ye Fan was actually an elder of the Ghost Market?
As a native of Jiangcheng, he naturally knew about the Ghost Market and its fearsomeness.
Being called an elder of the Ghost Market meant what?
Ye Fan smiled slightly, "Mr. Cao, you've come at just the right time. There are a few friends here who want to make a move on me. Perhaps they think my presence here affects their interests?"
He looked at the three with disdain and sneered.
"Oh?"
Mr. Cao slowly turned his head and looked at the three. In an instant, a terrifying chill enveloped them.
Even though these three were the elites of their respective families, they still felt a tremor of fear from the terrifying chill emanating from Mr. Cao.
After all, they were not on the same level. It was already a great feat that they were not paralyzed by fear.
"Ye Fan is an elder of my Ghost Market. Anyone who dares to bully him, other than my Ghost Market, is equivalent to challenging my Ghost Market. I don't care which family you are from. You'd better think clearly, or go back and ask your family's leaders if they want to start a war with my Ghost Market."
Mr. Cao's words were resounding. Just these words gave Ye Fan plenty of confidence.
The Ghost Market, the most mysterious and fearsome existence in the antique circle.
Mr. Cao's words represented the will of the Ghost Market. For a moment, the surrounding crowd cast fearful glances at Ye Fan.
Zhao Danfeng, Wu Liuding, and Wang Qingfeng simultaneously took a step back, their faces grim and displeased, but they dared not say another word.
Seeing this, Ye Fan smiled and walked up to Liu Yuan.
"Young Master Liu, do I still need to apologize to you?"
Facing Ye Fan's aggressive questioning, Liu Yuan, though angered, still suppressed his rage upon thinking of Mr. Cao's formidable presence.
"Ye Fan, during the appraisal conference later, I will surely make you wish you were dead."
He uttered a harsh threat and then quickly left with a few women.
Watching Liu Yuan leave, Ye Fan snorted, then squatted beside Zheng Zhilong.
"President Zheng, Young Master Liu doesn't seem to want me to kneel and apologize anymore. What do you think, President Zheng? Or should I apologize to you, President Zheng?"
Zheng Zhilong, at this moment, had long lost his former spirit.
Not to mention being kicked by Ye Fan and nearly losing half his life, now this Mr. Cao was someone he could not contend with.
"I dare not. I was wrong earlier. I offended Young Master Ye. I ask for your forgiveness, Young Master Ye."
At this moment, Zheng Zhilong had no other option but to beg for Ye Fan's forgiveness.
The people of the Dark Alliance had their respective families to rely on, so Ye Fan would naturally not do anything to them.
But what about himself? He was merely the president of the Antique Association. If Ye Fan wanted to deal with him, it would be too easy.
Just then, Lin Yue walked out slowly, with her hands behind her back, and a hearty laugh came from her.
"Mr. Cao, such an esteemed guest, actually graced us with his presence, truly making this place shine. What happened earlier were all misunderstandings. I implore Mr. Cao to overlook it on my behalf. How about it?"
Lin Yue's words made Zheng Zhilong breathe a sigh of relief. He hadn't expected the City Lord Lin to come out to help him in the end.
Mr. Cao was very disdainful of Lin Yue, but out of consideration for her status as the City Lord of Jiangcheng, he still nodded with a smile.
"As long as Elder Ye does not hold a grudge, I have no objections."