61: Chapter 61 Troll Tribe Dungeon

When Hong Wuliang saw Liu Hongyuan fast asleep on the carpet at the entrance of the VIP room with his own eyes, his scalp tingled.

This could never be a natural sleep! At such a critical moment of intense bidding, how could she suddenly fall into such a deep slumber?

Recalling that she was competing with Lin Muyang at the time... a logical thought formed in Hong Wuliang's mind, making him feel a chill of terror upon reflection.

Could it be that the mysterious existence behind Lin Muyang made a move and put her to sleep?

This ability was simply too terrifying! To be able to make someone fall into a silent slumber without them noticing at all!

However...

"Liu Hongyuan fell asleep at the door." Hong Wuliang carefully observed the scene, his brow furrowed. "This means she likely intended to leave the VIP room at that moment?"

"At the critical moment of the auction, what was she in such a hurry to go out for?"

"Could it be..."

"Because she fell behind in the bidding, she flew into a rage and wanted to go next door to cause trouble?"

The more Hong Wuliang thought about it, the more he felt this possibility was very high!

Precisely because of this, that hidden powerhouse made a move, using this gentle yet effective method to 'teach' her a lesson and avoid a conflict.

Although Liu Hongyuan was the granddaughter of the Sword Saint of Xia Country and held a noble status, she was, in the end, of the younger generation. Compared to those truly unfathomable, world-secluding experts, the gap in strength was quite obvious.

Just then, the staff finally gently woke Liu Hongyuan up.

When she woke, her eyes were initially confused and hazy, but soon, her previous memories flooded back like a tide—that sudden, irresistible drowsiness...

Her expression instantly became incredibly solemn.

She had actually fallen asleep during the process of bidding for that vital skill book?

How was this possible? It was absolutely abnormal!

She realized immediately that she had been targeted! She had been affected by some unknown means!

But unexpectedly, this time, a raging fire did not immediately ignite in her heart; instead, she was exceptionally calm.

To be able to make her fall for a trick while she was completely off guard, such a method was unheard of and impossible to guard against! The other party only made her fall asleep this time; what if they wanted her life next time? Wouldn't it be as easy as turning over a hand?

And...

She carefully recalled the details before losing consciousness. It seemed that it was exactly at the moment she was fuming with rage and wanted to rush out the door to settle scores with the room next door that she suddenly fell for it.

"Could it be... that my every move was under the other party's surveillance?"

"The other party used these means merely to stop me from making trouble?"

As the descendant of a Sword Saint, Liu Hongyuan was by no means some brainless, brash person. On the contrary, at critical moments, she displayed wisdom and calmness befitting her status.

The outside world rumored that she had a fiery temper, but that was often because she knew very well that in front of those occasions and people, she had enough capital and confidence to do as she pleased.

But at this moment, she truly felt the potential threat and the gap in strength between the two sides, so she naturally wouldn't continue to be hot-headed or act willfully.

Of course, it was impossible for her to swallow this insult completely. She tidied her appearance and found Boss Hong, who was preparing to leave.

"Boss Hong, exactly who was in that VIP room bidding against me?" she asked bluntly, her gaze sharp.

"This... Miss Liu, I am truly sorry." Hong Wuliang looked troubled, his tone sincere yet firm. "Keeping the identity of our VIPs secret is an ironclad rule of our auction house. I cannot disclose it."

The VIP room system was originally designed to protect guests who did not wish to reveal their identities. As the host, he had to hold this bottom line, even when facing Liu Hongyuan.

"Fine." To Hong Wuliang's surprise, Liu Hongyuan did not push it. Instead, she changed the subject and asked another question: "Then, is the other party from Xia Country?"

Hong Wuliang was stunned for a moment, carefully recalling his contact with Lin Muyang, and then nodded affirmatively: "Yes, I can be certain they are from Xia Country."

"Then it's fine." Having received this answer, Liu Hongyuan seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. She asked no more, turned around, and prepared to leave.

After calming down, she carefully reviewed the entire process. The other party had bid against her all the way up to the astronomical price of forty billion, which showed that the other party indeed wanted that skill book very much. Their behavioral logic was reasonable and not pure malicious price-hiking or targeting her.

On the contrary, it was she herself who, because she suspected the other party was intentionally opposing her, angrily wanted to resort to force... Reasonably speaking, she was the one in the wrong first. Being 'dissuaded' in this manner this time could be considered a consequence brought about by her own impulsiveness.

Even if she invited her grandfather, the Sword Saint of Xia Country, to judge the matter, with her grandfather's personality, he probably wouldn't support her and would instead criticize her for acting recklessly.

Of course, if the other party had made her fall asleep from the very beginning, not even giving her the chance to participate in the bidding, then the nature of the act would be completely different. That would be true malicious bullying, and she would definitely ask her grandfather to step in and seek justice.

"Since you are from Xia Country..." Liu Hongyuan murmured in her heart, "As long as you are still on this land and use such a conspicuous skill as 'Peerless Sword Formation,' one day, I will find out who you are!"

Her mood gradually settled, and she even developed a hint of curiosity toward that mysterious opponent. After all, that skill book was bought to be used. Once an Origin Skill as unique and powerful as 'Peerless Sword Formation' was displayed before the world, it would definitely be recognized.

"After I get back, I must ask the old man..." Liu Hongyuan decided secretly, "When did an expert with the ability to make people fall asleep instantly appear within the borders of Xia Country?"

This bizarre and unpredictable ability was unheard of, even with her knowledge and experience!

Watching Liu Hongyuan leave calmly without making a scene, the heart that Hong Wuliang had been holding in suspense finally settled, and he let out a long sigh of relief.

"This granddaughter of the Sword Saint... it seems she isn't entirely as unreasonable as the rumors say." He muttered to himself, his impression of Liu Hongyuan having improved.

...

Meanwhile, Lin Muyang had already returned to his villa home in Ziyun Mountain Villa.

He had also brought back two of Ao Qingyan's favorite steamed sea bass.

After everyone finished a simple dinner, Lin Muyang did not delay for a moment.

"Prepare to head out and grind levels." He took out that Level 30, 20-person team secret realm scroll and said to the three girls.

With a thought, the [Divine Concealment Aura] was activated, and the four figures instantly vanished from the villa, merging into the night.

Although it was already night, since he held a precious secret realm scroll, he naturally had to use it as soon as possible to convert it into tangible experience and strength improvement.

Lin Muyang had calculated that as long as he successfully cleared this diamond rank team Dungeon, the rich experience gained would be enough to steadily raise him to Level 30! At that time, he would be able to summon his fourth contracted maiden, and the team's strength would once again experience a leap.

Just as he took Lilia, Elabess, and Ao Qingyan, using their flight abilities to quietly ascend and fly toward the outskirts of the city...

His gaze inadvertently swept over the main gate of Ziyun Mountain Villa.

He saw that Shen Muyao and her three teammates had already assembled and also seemed to be preparing to head out for training under the cover of night.

"This girl... is really hardworking." Lin Muyang recognized the brand-new equipment on her, which was exactly the set of platinum rank equipment purchased at tonight's auction; her combat power had clearly improved quite a bit.

He shook his head slightly, having no intention of revealing himself to say hello. Everyone has their own path to walk.

He maintained his invisibility, leading the three girls as they streaked across the high altitude, leaving the city lights far behind.

They flew until they were in a remote canyon more than two hundred kilometers away from Zhongnan City before Lin Muyang manipulated the air currents to slowly descend.

The terrain here was hidden and sparsely populated; it was unlikely to find anyone within dozens of kilometers. It was an ideal location to open a Dungeon and grind levels in peace.

"This is the place."

He took out the scroll that was emitting deep magical fluctuations and activated it without hesitation.

"Open, secret realm scroll!"

Buzz—

As the scroll turned into points of starlight, a massive, rotating Black Hole Vortex entrance slowly took shape in the center of the canyon, emitting powerful and primitive energy fluctuations. The space around the vortex distorted slightly, and the name of the Dungeon appeared on the portal—[Troll Tribe]! This was a Level 30, 20-person diamond rank team Dungeon!

Lin Muyang's gaze was sharp. Facing the upcoming challenge, he held nothing back, and with a wave of his hand, six God-Tier Auras simultaneously shone and activated!

Ten times attack power boost! Ten times defense increase! Ten times speed amplification! Ten times experience gain!

[Eye of Lethality Aura]—Critical hit rate and critical damage significantly increased!

And the [Super Speed Comprehension Aura] specially prepared for increasing skill proficiency—Origin Skill experience gain speed increased by ten times!

Under such luxurious Aura buffs, the experience gain speed for Ao Qingyan's newly acquired [Peerless Sword Formation] and Elabess's [Black Hole Vortex] would reach a terrifying level. Perhaps tonight, these powerful skills could break through to Level 10 and undergo a qualitative leap!

"Are you ready?" Lin Muyang turned back to look at the three girls behind him, who were brimming with fighting spirit.

"Ready to fight anytime, Master (Brother Muyang)!" The three spoke in unison, their eyes filled with confidence.

"Good! Let's go!"