4: Hello fellow countryman, Huncang, the peak of Douwang

Chapter 4: Hello Fellow Countryman, Soul Cang, Peak Dou Wang

Walking out of the Xiao Family, Xiao Yan suddenly regretted it.

“I shouldn’t have come out so early; it’s not even dark yet, wearing a black robe is too conspicuous!” He clutched the cloth bag in his hand, which contained a black robe he had bought yesterday specifically and only worn once.

Just then, several people in black robes swaggered past him, heading, it seemed, towards the Mittel Auction House.

Xiao Yan was dumbfounded. What was going on?

Walking onto the street, he saw black-robed figures everywhere. Anyone who didn't know might think Wutan City had some special regulation.

Full of doubts, Xiao Yan entered a shop specializing in robes. The owner was promoting his wares to someone, but as soon as the customer heard there were no black robes, he left.

“Boss, why is everyone on the street wearing black robes?” Xiao Yan leaned over and asked casually.

“Young Master Xiao Yan? A rare guest, ah. What, do you want one?”

The boss recognized him and enthusiastically tried to sell him something. After Xiao Yan sternly refused, he sighed and explained the situation.

It turned out that after someone mustered the courage to enter the auction house last night, the news spread.

Exactly who spread it was unclear.

They only knew that someone had followed him home and found money and a Gathering Qi Powder on him!

As the saying goes, don’t show off your wealth!

For ordinary people, Gathering Qi Powder was not wealth, but more like a treasure that could claim one's life!

The young man's entire family was killed, and others believed that since the young man saw the Dou Wang and wasn't killed, it meant the Dou Wang had a very good temper. So, everyone wanted to try their luck.

If they answered correctly, wouldn’t they get rich?

And with the previous example, they all disguised themselves, afraid of being targeted by thieves.

After the boss finished speaking, he saw Xiao Yan looking a bit dazed. Just then, other customers came in, and he quickly went to attend to them.

When he finished, the boss looked back, but Xiao Yan was already gone.

The boss pursed his lips and didn’t take it to heart.

…

Mittel Auction House.

The main entrance had a long queue, all in black robes, presenting a strange aesthetic.

In the queue, everyone kept their heads down, without talking.

They were all afraid of being recognized!

Xiao Yan stood in the queue, his lips pressed together, his expression complex. He had only wanted to find someone to test the Dou Wang’s true intentions, but he hadn't expected to bring about such a tragic extermination for the other party.

This also made him suddenly realize a problem!

In this world full of Dou Qi, the law of the jungle was the norm. To avoid being targeted, becoming stronger was the fundamental solution.

Since there was a Dou Wang Fellow Countryman, whether he was good or bad, meeting him was always an option.

What if he could help him solve the hidden danger of his disappearing Dou Qi?

At this moment, inside the auction house, in a room.

Gu Ni sat gravely, watching the black-robed figures walk in one by one, asking the same question in a numb tone:

“Qu Xiang Xiang Tian Ge (Crooked neck sings to the sky), what’s the line before it?”

“Huh?”

The black-robed person stared at Gu Ni, stunned.

“Next!”

Gu Ni said indifferently. He felt that perhaps no one could guess the answer Cang King had given.

“No, this question wasn't what was posted! You changed the question! I spent money to buy the answer, how can you cheat? I refuse to accept this, I just bought the answer!”

The black-robed person was lifted up, and no matter how he struggled, he couldn't break free.

Listening to the voice gradually fade, Gu Ni pinched his forehead. More than once, he had thought about secretly telling the answer to his confidants and then claiming the reward.

However, this thought was fleeting; he didn't dare to delve deeper.

From all indications, Cang King had a specific basis in his heart for finding someone. Using this method would not only fail to get a reward but would also cost him his life.

As he pondered, another black-robed person stood before him. Gu Ni was too lazy to even lift his eyelids and asked numbly.

“…E’e’e (Goose, goose, goose).” A somewhat hoarse voice came from under the black robe.

“What 'e' what 'e', next… Wait, what did you just say?”

Gu Ni was about to send the person out when he suddenly froze. It was as if an electric current had shot through his body; he tensed up, staring at the other person in disbelief, his gaze seemingly wanting to penetrate the black robe to see the face beneath.

This Dou Wang Fellow Countryman was quite mischievous… Xiao Yan muttered inwardly, frowning as he repeated himself.

This time, Gu Ni truly heard clearly.

That's right, it was the answer Cang King had given. Someone actually managed to answer it…

Who could it be?

Suppressing his desire to probe, Gu Ni invited the other person to the front hall and arranged for someone to notify Soul Cang.

Front hall.

Xiao Yan stood quietly alone. Before long, footsteps came from behind him. He half-turned, his gaze looking out from under the brim of his black robe.

A young man walked over, with well-defined features, bright eyes, and long, steady breathing. With each step, one could almost feel the surging Dou Qi flowing within him.

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“You answered my question?” Soul Cang asked indifferently as he sat down.

“Yes.”

Xiao Yan said, neither obsequious nor arrogant.

“Did you think of it yourself? Or did someone tell you and send you here?” Soul Cang asked.

“Does it make a difference?” Xiao Yan retorted.

Soul Cang glanced at him and said coldly, “Yesterday someone tried to be clever, and you should have seen the situation outside now. I’m not as idle as they imagine! If this keeps happening, I’ll get angry!”

As he spoke, the aura of a Dou Wang slowly overflowed from Soul Cang’s body, pressing down on Xiao Yan.

Suddenly, Xiao Yan felt immense pressure, fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his back involuntarily hunched. Just as he was about to give in, on the verge of kneeling, the aura suddenly vanished.

Huff… Huff… After several deep breaths, Xiao Yan said, “I can answer your question, but before that, you must swear!”

“What right do you have to negotiate with me?”

Soul Cang suddenly stood up, startling Xiao Yan back several steps. Regret instantly welled up in his heart; he shouldn't have come to the Mittel Auction House!

But, Soul Cang suddenly changed the subject and asked, “How do I swear?”

“Ah?”

Xiao Yan was stunned. He subconsciously looked up, about to meet Soul Cang's gaze, but he quickly reacted and lowered his head, “You swear that Chinese people don’t deceive Chinese people, and Chinese people don’t harm Chinese people, and I’ll tell you who sent me.”

…

Hearing this, Soul Cang was speechless, his forehead covered in black lines.

This isn't a world of immortal heroes; what good is a vow…

After two seconds of silence, he made a simple vow as Xiao Yan requested.

After doing all this, he smiled faintly and said, “Now, can you take off your hood, Xiao Yan?”

“You recognized me?”

Hearing Soul Cang’s words, Xiao Yan couldn’t suppress his emotional fluctuations, letting out a surprised sound.

Will he kill me? Or what?

Just as Xiao Yan was panicking and feeling uneasy, he saw Soul Cang extend his right hand, revealing a friendly smile, and said, “My name is Soul Cang, a Peak Dou Wang. Let’s get acquainted, Fellow Countryman.”

Xiao Yan was stunned. Confirming that the other party truly seemed to have no ill intentions, he took off his hood, revealing a slightly youthful face, then extended his hand to shake, saying with a wry smile:

“Xiao Yan, Dou Qi… three segments.”