Chapter 1155: Two Envoys Submit

As Xu Yang, accompanied by Fifth Brother and a gilded box from the convoy, was about to enter Splendid Villa, a terrifyingly cold and menacing aura suddenly descended without warning upon the void, immediately drawing Xu Yang's keen attention.

He instantly entered a serious combat-ready stance, his cold gaze sweeping the surroundings. Soon, two figures, one black and one white, moved with incredible speed, arriving in a flash.

Both were heavily made-up, yet they exuded a chilling, ruthless aura that was neither distinctly male nor female. Unbeknownst to Xu Yang, these were the gatekeepers of Splendid Villa, known as the Yin-Yang Envoys.

"Halt! This is the gate of Splendid Villa. How dare common mortals like you attempt to enter?"

A faint smile touched Xu Yang's lips as he heard this. "If common mortals can't enter, then tell me, what kind of people are allowed through this gate?"

Faced with Xu Yang's neither-humble-nor-haughty demeanor, the Yin-Yang Envoys were clearly displeased. They were accustomed to the superiority that came from striking fear into the hearts of powerful individuals.

Now, two strangely dressed, travel-worn individuals had suddenly appeared, showing no fear or timidity towards them. This naturally ignited the Yin-Yang Envoys' desire for conquest, and a cold smirk formed on each of their lips.

"You ask a very good question. Only two kinds of people can pass through this gate: nobles and the dead."

This time, before Xu Yang could speak, Fifth Brother beside him couldn't help but ask, "In your opinion, who counts as a noble? And who are these 'despicable' people you speak of?"

The gloomy of the Yin-Yang Envoys burst into laughter. "Go find a mirror and see what appears in it. That, to me, is a despicable person. As for us two, who are currently before your eyes, we are naturally the nobles, because we are worthy of residing within Splendid Villa, while you can only stand here and retreat."

By the time the envoy finished speaking, Xu Yang no longer bothered with verbal communication. He lowered his head slightly and stepped forward, approaching the Yin-Yang Envoys.

"I don't know what standards you use to differentiate between the 'noble' and the 'despicable.' All I know is that in this world, strength is paramount. When I crush you both beneath my feet, you will understand what true nobility and baseness mean."

As Xu Yang finished speaking, he didn't unleash an overly powerful killer move. He simply raised his right hand, and an incredibly potent devouring force erupted from his palm without warning. Around his body, a mottled red aura of killing intent faintly appeared, and every area enveloped by this aura trembled under Xu Yang's deterrence.

"Such strong killing intent! Attack!" Realizing Xu Yang's formidable power, the Yin-Yang Envoys no longer hesitated. Without warning, they simultaneously moved, launching a furious assault on Xu Yang.

The cultivation techniques practiced by the Yin-Yang Envoys seemed designed to merge perfectly. Their auras fused in the shortest time possible.

As two ethereal lights, one black and one white, intertwined and crisscrossed, a surge of sharp energy, seemingly from nowhere, swept violently towards Xu Yang's position, intending to instantly slice and eliminate him.

Unfortunately, Xu Yang's lips curved into a derisive smirk. His body was completely shielded by an incredibly powerful "wall" of unleashed red killing intent, rendering all of the Yin-Yang Envoys' attacks utterly ineffective.

"How is this possible? His defense is astonishing! Is he a defensive-type fighter?" This thought simultaneously arose in the minds of both Yin-Yang Envoys.

Little did they know, in that brief moment of respite, Xu Yang's formidable sword energy had already locked onto their backs. Like a scythe of judgment from hell, it moved with the coldest, most arrogant stance, completely immobilizing the Yin-Yang Envoys.

"You two, who consider yourselves so superior, no longer even have the right to control your own destinies. So now, I ask you, how should nobility and baseness be defined? Or perhaps, how does it feel that two people you deem 'despicable' now hold the blade of death over your lives?"

Xu Yang, in his own way, defended his dignity and honor, utterly shattering the misplaced confidence of the two before him. The Yin-Yang Envoys were speechless. The bone-chilling sensation was so pure and striking, as if an irresistible, icy killing intent flowed through every one of their meridians.

"Sirs, please, let's talk. Splendid Villa is inaccessible to ordinary people, and it's been a long time since outsiders approached. That's why my brother and I reacted the way we did. It was certainly not directed at you two. We retract our impolite words and beg your forgiveness."

"Good, that's more like it. Since you two acknowledge your mistake and know how to yield, I won't hold it against you today. As for why we are here, surely as insiders of Splendid Villa, you recognize this?" Xu Yang said, waving his hand backward, and the purely gilded escort box appeared before the Yin-Yang Envoys' eyes.

"This is our true purpose in coming here," Fifth Brother stated calmly. "Three years ago, Advisor Ah Guang, under the Third Prince, personally assigned me this escort mission for these silver ingots. It took two full years to gather the most secure escort funds. Finally, we have delivered this shipment of silver ingots to Splendid Villa as scheduled."

The Yin-Yang Envoys had completely lost their belligerence after being subdued by Xu Yang. However, upon seeing the silver ingots, they couldn't help but exchange a glance, as if a shared secret momentarily flashed through their minds.

Xu Yang, of course, paid no mind to their attitudes. He only cared about the outcome. What the internal situation of Splendid Villa was like didn't particularly concern Xu Yang. However, it was clearly unrealistic to think that these two 'watchdogs' could simply dismiss Xu Yang and Fifth Brother.

"This matter is of great importance. Please wait a moment while we inform the estate's steward to make a decision. Soon, a group of people will come to personally receive the silver ingots. You only need to hand over the ingots to them and collect your due payment."

As soon as the words left their mouths, the Yin-Yang Envoys vanished simultaneously from before Xu Yang and Fifth Brother. They didn't have to wait long; about five minutes later, as the Yin-Yang Envoys had indicated, a dozen or so masked warriors in dark silver armor arrived at the gate of Splendid Villa.