27: Chapter 27 Market Guard

To offer one million right off the bat, and to save Su Xin at that—such a grand gesture could only belong to Luo Yunkai.

And it was a Luo Yunkai who had arrived with reinforcements.

That he managed to find such capable help was entirely thanks to Ye Wang.

Yesterday, Luo Yunkai had received a red alert from the System. Although the alert vanished quickly, he did not simply let it be.

The red alert contained location information, and Luo Yunkai was determined to visit as soon as possible.

Yet, he was mired in his own troubles and could barely protect himself; how was he to save anyone?

His concerns were noticed by Ye Wang, who, unaware of the System alert, assumed Luo Yunkai was worried about being pursued by the Cultivators from the auction.

Ye Wang reassured him, "Brother Luo, you need not worry too much. Once we reach the market, you will be safe."

"No one dares to make a move against you within the market, especially now that you have demonstrated such astonishing wealth."

Luo Yunkai, his mind preoccupied with other matters, replied absentmindedly, "Brother Ye, are you referring to the Market Guard? But if people from the Qingyun Sect or Medicine King Valley were to come, the strongest among the Market Guard would only be at the Foundation Establishment stage. Could they really help me just for the sake of Spirit Stones?"

A smile appeared on Ye Wang's stern face, "Of course they could!"

Luo Yunkai's heart stirred, "How so?"

Ye Wang's eyes flickered, "Brother Luo, do not underestimate the Market Guard."

"It is because the Market Guard exists that the market exists, not the other way around. Do you understand?"

The statement was a bit convoluted, but Luo Yunkai understood it immediately, "The Market Guard is a faction?"

Ye Wang nodded, "Yes, and a very powerful one at that! Their influence reaches everywhere!"

"More importantly, the Market Guard is united. If one of their own dies at the hands of a powerful figure, the stronger members of the Market Guard will inevitably seek retribution until the end."

"And if a Market Guard offends a powerful figure while upholding the rules, they can simply be transferred to serve at another market. In this vast Cultivation World, finding them would be incredibly difficult."

"Therefore, the Market Guard does not fear offending other cultivation factions. On the contrary, almost no Cultivator dares to offend the Market Guard, even if they have higher cultivation levels or powerful factions backing them."

Luo Yunkai's eyes lit up, "The rule of the Market Guard is Spirit Stones!"

Ye Wang nodded heavily; this was the very reason he had been shamelessly clinging to Luo Yunkai.

Otherwise, why would a powerful Foundation Establishment Cultivator bother?

"If you have Spirit Stones, as long as you are in the market, you are essentially invincible!"

Luo Yunkai stroked his white beard, his hand moving rapidly; one could tell at a glance that he was troubled.

Ye Wang did not understand. Could it be that Luo Yunkai had already used up most of his Spirit Stones?

Was he not as wealthy as he had imagined?

Ye Wang's heart skipped a beat, "Brother Luo, you need not worry too much. Since no one can see through your strength right now, for the time being, you are still…" safe.

Before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by a question from Luo Yunkai.

"If I provide the Spirit Stones, can I hire a powerful expert from the Market Guard?"

After a moment of thought, Luo Yunkai said, "I want to hire a Golden Core expert!"

Ye Wang was dumbfounded, his mouth parched.

This was another tactic he had never considered—hiring the Market Guard. This…

Thinking about the money-grubbing nature of the Market Guard, Ye Wang actually felt that Luo Yunkai's idea wasn't entirely delusional.

"P-perhaps?"

Luo Yunkai was instantly invigorated and immediately handed ten thousand Spirit Stones to Ye Wang to replenish his energy, urging him to push the Flying Sword to its limit toward the nearest market.

Ye Wang, who had been holding back some energy to adapt to circumstances, hesitated for half a breath before making his decision.

Screw it!

Gritting his teeth, he made a desperate effort, absorbing Spirit Stones with one hand while recklessly channeling his internal spiritual energy to drive the Flying Sword.

Upon arriving at the nearest market, Luo Yunkai smashed open the doors of the Market Guard with one hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

He had the captain of the Market Guards, a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Immortal Master, contact the sector captain—his direct superior, a Golden Core True Lord.

He then used one million to convince this Golden Core True Lord to agree without a second thought to act as Luo Yunkai's bodyguard for a day, escorting him safely when he left the market.

It was under the protection of this Market Guard sector captain that Luo Yunkai swaggered into the location indicated by the System's alert: Qingyun City.

Before he could even begin searching for the person, he heard that the Sect Master of the Qingyun Sect had arrived, seemingly targeting an Outer Sect Disciple.

Connecting the series of coincidences, coupled with Su Xin's strange attitude toward him, Luo Yunkai's mind was buzzing.

Having rushed here as fast as he could, what he saw was the scene of True Monarch Qingyun dealing a lethal blow, along with the System's red alert notification sounding once again.

Luo Yunkai didn't hesitate to speak up, "Save him, one million!"

Fearing that the Golden Core True Lord beside him might not understand, he added, "Extra!"

A sharp glint erupted in the eyes of Di Yuzong. He didn't waste any breath on redundant words like "Are you serious?" and his figure transformed into a brilliant rainbow light, appearing above Su Xin in an instant.

Raising his hand, a golden barrier manifested before him, reflecting a blinding light under the sun.

The dense swarm of ice spikes struck the golden barrier, making its light even more intense, blinding to the eye.

In a mere moment of dazed blindness, the overwhelming ice spikes dissipated into nothingness.

True Monarch Qingyun was also dazzled by the light and was forced to avoid its edge.

When he looked again, he saw Di Yuzong standing with his hands behind his back in front of Su Xin, looking every bit the protector.

He was furious, "What is this? Does the Market Guard intend to interfere in the internal affairs of my Qingyun Sect as we clean house? Your Market Guard may be powerful, but do not invite public outrage!"

Di Yuzong held nothing but contempt for True Monarch Qingyun's posturing of using his authority to command others, "Who is interfering in your house cleaning? First, look at where this is. This is Qingyun City, not your Qingyun Sect!"

True Monarch Qingyun's face turned black.

The so-called Qingyun City was, after all, just a larger market, and it had to abide by the rules of the Market Guard.

He assumed Di Yuzong was just after Spirit Stones.

"How many Spirit Stones do you want? Don't you dare try to extort me; he is just an Outer Sect Disciple and is not worth a high price."

A cunning arc appeared on the handsome face of Di Yuzong.

"One million."

"What? Are you insane!" True Monarch Qingyun was incensed. This wasn't how one went about extortion.

Di Yuzong's eyes were filled with disdain, as if to say, is that all a dignified Sect Master of the Qingyun Sect is worth?

Luo Yunkai frowned deeply. This Di Yuzong was trying to play both sides.

"Old Ye, let's go over." Luo Yunkai lowered his voice.

Ye Wang's hands trembled slightly as he gritted his teeth and steered the Flying Sword over.

The appearance of these minor characters went unnoticed by anyone.

Xiao Tian saw the pale Su Xin inside the swaying gauze curtains of the canopy bed and felt worried, "Uncle Ye, please let me down first. Su Xin doesn't look too good."

Ye Wang glanced at Luo Yunkai, expecting a refusal, but was surprised to see Luo Yunkai silently nod in agreement.

He couldn't fathom it. Su Xin was currently a thorn in the side of the Qingyun Sect Sect Master, someone who had caused him to lose all face; the situation was extremely dangerous.

At a time like this, one should be staying away, so why was he sending his only son into the fray?

Perhaps Luo Yunkai was simply extremely confident in his own wealth.

Thinking this, Ye Wang felt less anxious. If Luo Yunkai dared to place his only son in a dangerous situation, what did he have to fear!