Chapter 1231: Tailgating

To ensure the bidders’ identities remained confidential, the organizers arranged for them to leave in succession.

Wang Changsheng and Fairy Ziyue, whose seats were further back, were among the first to depart.

Near the Golden Light Tower was a five-story teahouse. They entered it and requested a private room.

Wang Changsheng stood guard outside while Fairy Ziyue entered first and closed the door.

Not long after, the door opened, and a young woman in a purple dress with ordinary features emerged.

The young woman in the purple dress was Fairy Ziyue, disguised. They intended to follow Yuan Gang and find an opportunity to kill him, so disguising themselves was essential.

After Fairy Ziyue came out, Wang Changsheng went into the private room, changed into different clothes, put on a green long robe, and altered his appearance using a Spirit Transformation Orb.

This way, as long as he didn’t use his usual spirit techniques, he wouldn’t have to worry about Yuan Gang recognizing him.

Wang Changsheng also carried the Sea Quelling Ape, making it effectively a three-on-two situation.

They stood by the window, from where they had a clear view of the Golden Light Tower’s entrance.

Cultivators emerged from the Golden Light Tower one after another, disappearing into the bustling crowd.

About the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Yuan Gang and Loose Cultivator Huoyun walked out. Loose Cultivator Huoyun was accompanied by two women.

Wang Changsheng and Fairy Ziyue exchanged glances, nodded to each other, and then left the teahouse.

They followed Yuan Gang from dozens of yards away. With numerous pedestrians on the street, Wang Changsheng and Fairy Ziyue took turns tracking him, and Yuan Gang didn’t notice anything unusual.

After strolling for a while, Yuan Gang separated from Loose Cultivator Huoyun and returned to an inn.

“Junior Sister Tian, you monitor the market’s exit, and I’ll monitor near the Golden Whale Palace.”

The Golden Whale Palace was where the teleportation arrays were located. If Yuan Gang intended to use a teleportation array to leave, Wang Changsheng would surely discover him.

“Alright, Senior Brother Wang, please be careful.”

With that, the two separated and proceeded with their plans.

Near the Golden Whale Palace, there was a teahouse. Wang Changsheng rented a private room there, the open window of which overlooked the entrance of the Golden Whale Palace.

Seven days passed quickly.

Early one morning, just as dawn broke, the streets were sparsely populated. A middle-aged man and a young woman in a green dress appeared at the entrance of the Golden Whale Palace.

“Oh, it’s him!”

Wang Changsheng uttered a soft exclamation upon seeing the middle-aged man, who was Sun Feiyang. A year prior, while Wang Changsheng was on his way to Divine Weapon Island, Sun Feiyang was being pursued by a third-tier demonic beast, and Wang Changsheng had rescued him.

Both of them seemed hurried, as if rushing somewhere.

Wang Changsheng paid no attention to Sun Feiyang, quietly observing the Golden Whale Palace.

Not long after, Loose Cultivator Huoyun and Yuan Gang appeared within Wang Changsheng’s sight. What was strange was that Loose Cultivator Huoyun wasn’t accompanied by his two beautiful concubines. He had brought them even to the underground auction, so their absence now seemed unusual.

The two quickly entered the Golden Whale Palace. Wang Changsheng immediately used his communication disk to contact Fairy Ziyue.

By the time Wang Changsheng entered the Golden Whale Palace, Loose Cultivator Huoyun and Yuan Gang had already teleported away.

Inside the grand hall, there were over a dozen teleportation arrays. People were constantly teleporting away and arriving.

Wang Changsheng had no idea which teleportation array they had used to leave. His gaze swept around, and he spotted Sun Feiyang.

Sun Feiyang and the young woman in the green dress were standing in a corner, occasionally glancing outside, as if waiting for someone.

Wang Changsheng walked up to Sun Feiyang and, using a hoarse voice, transmitted, “Young friend Sun, did you just see a rather stout fellow enter? Which teleportation array did he use to leave?”

Wang Changsheng had altered his appearance, so Sun Feiyang didn’t recognize him, but he dared not offend a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Sun Feiyang asked, puzzled, “Do you know me, Senior?” He had never met this senior before and was hesitant to reveal the whereabouts of another Nascent Soul cultivator, fearing it might lead to trouble.

“Are you Sun Feiyang? My disciple knows you. Stop blabbering and honestly tell me where that stout fellow went, or don’t blame me for being impolite.” A powerful spiritual pressure erupted from Wang Changsheng. If he were Sun Feiyang, he wouldn’t dare easily disclose the whereabouts of other Nascent Soul cultivators either.

Trembling with fear, Sun Feiyang transmitted his reply: “That senior teleported to the Myriad Serpent Sea Region.” Loose Cultivator Huoyun was quite stout, a detail Sun Feiyang remembered clearly.

At this moment, Fairy Ziyue also arrived.

Wang Changsheng took out a green storage bead, tossed it to Sun Feiyang, and fiercely transmitted, “Do not reveal this matter to anyone, or don’t blame me for turning hostile.”

Others present did not know what Wang Changsheng and Sun Feiyang had discussed; they only saw Wang Changsheng give Sun Feiyang a storage bead.

Sun Feiyang repeatedly agreed. Even if the senior hadn’t warned him, he wouldn’t have dared to spread the information.

Wang Changsheng paid the spirit stones and, along with Fairy Ziyue, stepped onto a silver magic array, more than ten yards in diameter.

The guard cast a spell, and a silvery glow illuminated from beneath their feet, engulfing their figures.

After a slight dizziness, Wang Changsheng and Fairy Ziyue appeared in a spacious and brightly lit hall. A noisy clamor drifted in from outside.

They quickly walked out, where the street was teeming with pedestrians.

Wang Changsheng and Fairy Ziyue looked left and right. Soon, they spotted Loose Cultivator Huoyun. There was no mistaking him; he was too stout and very conspicuous.

Wang Changsheng and Fairy Ziyue exchanged glances, then separated, taking turns to monitor. They dared not get too close.

After a while, Loose Cultivator Huoyun and Yuan Gang left the market. Wang Changsheng and Fairy Ziyue followed them out.

Loose Cultivator Huoyun turned his head and glanced back. Over a dozen cultivators had exited the market, and among them, a young man in a green robe and a young woman in a purple dress caught his attention. These two were Nascent Soul cultivators.

Yuan Gang seemed to sense something and turned to look at Wang Changsheng and Fairy Ziyue.

Wang Changsheng and Fairy Ziyue maintained their composure. They had changed their appearances and concealed their auras using the Spirit Transformation Orb, so they weren’t worried about being recognized by Loose Cultivator Huoyun.

Loose Cultivator Huoyun suddenly walked towards Fairy Ziyue. Fairy Ziyue remained composed and continued walking forward, and they passed each other.

A sneer appeared in Loose Cultivator Huoyun’s eyes. He was rather lecherous. Although Fairy Ziyue had changed her appearance and aura, her figure and walking posture couldn’t deceive him. “Recognizing women by their scent”—this was a skill Loose Cultivator Huoyun was very proud of.

Fairy Ziyue and Wang Changsheng transformed into two streaks of light and shot into the sky, disappearing into the distance shortly after.

“Fellow Daoist Yuan,” Loose Cultivator Huoyun transmitted, his eyes filled with lust, “we’re being targeted by True Monarch Taihao. Let’s find a place to deal with them! It’ll save us trouble and allow us to search for treasure without worry.” He had never "played with" a female Nascent Soul cultivator, especially one with such a good figure.

“True Monarch Taihao! Hmph, since he’s courting death, let’s send him on his way.” A cold glint flashed in Yuan Gang’s eyes, and he nodded in agreement.

The two transformed into two streaks of light and shot into the sky, disappearing into the distance shortly after.