Chapter 276: Catching a Bridegroom Upstairs

Chapter 276: Catching a Bridegroom Upstairs

The more Fang Bie thought about it, the fishier this matter seemed. Xiao Yan, that fellow, was running all over the kingdom, just not wanting to go home. No matter how you looked at it, something was wrong.

If that's the case, then it doesn't seem entirely impossible?

Fang Bie immediately thought of a possibility. Though unlikely, the more he considered it, the more fitting the guess seemed. If Xiao Yan hadn't come out on assignment, but had snuck out on his own, wouldn't the possibility be much higher?

Once he realized this, he immediately lost the urge to intervene, and instead calmly watched from the sidelines.

Those two fellows, who he originally thought were in a standoff due to a disagreement, instantly transformed into sharing a knowing smile after a discussion. The more he thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed.

Xiao Yan, however, hadn't considered this possibility at all. He remained hidden in his Black Robe, paying close attention to their conversation, while pondering something himself.

"I apologize, but this is an order from the Family Head. I have no right to disobey!" The Shopkeeper shook his head firmly, seemingly determined to refuse.

"Is that all? I'll have my men lock you up and search this entire area. Surely I'll find the location where you're hiding the Flower, right?" The Sixth Prince sneered.

"I'm afraid you'll be disappointed." The Ninth Elder shook his head. "That Flower is hidden in a place only an Elder's status can reveal. If I refuse, even if you went to the Imperial Capital and got confirmation from the Family Head, you still wouldn't be able to open it!"

"What?" Xiao Yan asked, somewhat shocked. Why had things suddenly turned out like this? He had only come to buy a Flower. He even had the money ready. And now they were telling him they wouldn't sell it?

It was precisely because of these words that the Ninth Elder and Sixth Prince, who had been tense just moments before, suddenly clapped their hands together. "Attack!"

Seven or eight terrifying auras instantly appeared in the room. Before Xiao Yan could even react, he was locked onto by numerous auras at once.

The wings on his back had barely opened when they were roughly seized in mid-air by two forceful Void Palms, immobilizing him.

The room, which had been empty just moments ago, suddenly filled with seven or eight personnel who seemed to have appeared from nowhere. Each of them possessed terrifying auras, yet their faces were beaming with joyful smiles.

"It's been tough, really tough! We've been chasing this kid for almost two months, and finally caught him here!" Two aged faces roared with laughter.

Fang Bie's face darkened as he gazed at these two. Weren't they the two Battle Emperors who had appeared at the Desert Borderlands during that massive storm in the Gama Empire, the moment Yao Lao became a Battle Saint?

One was the guardian of the Gama Empire Royal Family, Jia Xing Tian. The other was the Ice Emperor, Hai Bo Dong, who had suddenly reclaimed his Battle Emperor strength during that battle.

The people under their command were all mostly Battle King level experts. Though their names weren't well-known, presumably they were not nobodies in this nation.

Though Xiao Yan's strength had long since vanished, the bewildered expression on his face didn't improve in the slightest. He was still watching these two have a falling out. How had things suddenly turned out this way?

Could those two still be acting even now? Their acting skills were too impressive. But he still hadn't figured out when these two had teamed up, or how they were so seamless.

From start to finish, he still didn't know who had been playing him, remaining in a bewildered state.

If it weren't for the fact that Fang Bie would never reveal a single piece of information about him, he would have even suspected that this fellow was behind it.

"Xiao Yan, you really are good at running! Is it just because we asked you to get engaged? Why are you making such a fuss, kid?" Hai Bo Dong said.

Xiao Yan's face hardened. "You call that setting an engagement? You clearly just desire my body! Tch, shameless!"

"The three most beautiful beauties in the entire Empire are marrying you at the same time, and you're still not satisfied?" Jia Xing Tian said. "Or else, how about I have my two granddaughters marry you as well? I don't mind. Experts deserve to have many women!"

"Forget it, forget it. You're all Battle Emperor experts. Can you have a little dignity?" Xiao Yan said. Since he was already captured anyway, the look of resignation on his face was somewhat genuine.

"Where did you even get the idea to chase me across half the nation? What exactly do you fancy about me? Tell me, and I'll change! Isn't that good enough?"

Unfortunately, no matter what he said, the fact was already determined. He was already in the grasp of these fellows, with no room for resistance whatsoever.

"Sixth Prince Your Highness, at such a young age, your acting skills have really improved!" Just then, those two Oscar-worthy actors came over to greet everyone. The two happily exchanged high-fives, seeming to praise each other's acting.

"You flatter me. Ninth Elder, you're the one who perfectly captured the essence and characteristics of the role, so much so that our Young Hero Xiao Yan had no suspicions at all!"

After their mutual back-scratching session, it was only then that they noticed the silent Xiao Yan, caught in the middle, and Fang Bie, who remained with arms crossed, indicating he was just watching a show.

Fang Bie waved his hand dismissively, looking at the group of people keeping a close watch on him. "Don't mind me," he said. "I'm just here to accompany him shopping. This matter has nothing to do with me!"

The group on the other side didn't seem too worried about him. After all, with so many Battle Emperors and Battle Kings at their side, could he really pull off anything?

It was only then that it finally dawned on Xiao Yan. He angrily yelled at the two Oscar winners, "We're all men here! Can't we have a fair fight? If I'm defeated, I'll have no complaints whatsoever, but what kind of ability is this?"

"Young Hero Xiao Yan, your martial prowess is unmatched, we are naturally not comparable to you," the Ninth Elder said gleefully. "But this matter was authorized by your Master. We can't be considered breaking the rules, you know!"

Fang Bie shook his head knowingly. He knew Yao Lao, that old geezer, was up to no good. And Xiao Yan, that little fellow, was also full of mischief. That's why they were master and disciple pair, always setting each other up.

"I wonder, Young Hero, what is your title? And what's your relationship with Young Hero Xiao Yan?" Hai Bo Dong asked. They both had a vague memory of these two, but while they already knew Xiao Yan, Fang Bie they had only met once and hadn't seen since, so they weren't really sure.

"He's the Yunlan Sect Sect Master's Beloved. Yes, that's him, the legendary Heartthrob!" Xiao Yan immediately retorted. "Misery loves company. This kid abandoned me in my time of need, so I'm going down, and I'm taking you with me!"

"What?" Fang Bie asked with a bewildered expression. "You really sold me out fast, teammate!"

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