Clearly, for anyone within the circle of ability users, S Level represents an insurmountable mountain. Not to mention that the member of the Yuue Family is now one of the three major Vice-Presidents of the Hong Kong Black Market—esteemed, extraordinary, and holding a position of great power and authority. Naturally, they were not someone the Chen Family, a family at the bottom of the ladder, would dare provoke.

Therefore, it was no wonder Chen Yaoyang was so nervous upon hearing this. It was understandable, considering the other party was the Yuue Family, ranked first among Hong Kong's Five Great Tycoon Families.

"Don't worry. I have no grudge against them; I simply want to buy something from them," Chen Fei said with a noncommittal smile, sensing the other man's tension. He gestured for him not to worry needlessly.

A Thunder Element S-Class Ability User was indeed a terrifyingly dominant existence in the global community of ability users. However, for Chen Fei, who had now become a Qi Refining Fourth Layer expert, it wasn't so exaggerated. It was truly difficult to say who was stronger, so he felt no worry at all.

An S Level Superpowered? If I get the chance, I'd really like to test their true strength. Chen Fei thought to himself.

Evidently, as his cultivation level and strength had once again soared, his horizons had also broadened. He was no longer limited to Half-Step Innate or Half-Step S Rank Ability Users. Instead, his perspective had shifted higher and wider, placing him on equal footing with Innate Ancient Martial Artists and S Level Superpowered individuals.

As a Qi Refining Fourth Layer expert, he was now fully qualified.

"Buy something? Then I'm relieved. May I ask what Mr. Chen wishes to purchase from the Yuue Family?" Chen Yaoyang asked, letting out a long sigh of relief.

"Here, this one. It's one of the jade artifacts from the last Black Market auction. The Ma Family bought one, that vampire kid bought another, and it seems the Yuue Family also got one. Uncle Yaoyang, could you please make the arrangements for me? Convey my intentions, and it would be best if we could meet face to face to show my sincerity," Chen Fei said, taking out the jade ring.

"A jade artifact? I understand. I'll notify them immediately to make the arrangements," Chen Yaoyang said in a low voice, asking no further questions.

Following this, Chen Fei returned alone to the private room Chen Yaoyang had arranged for him in the villa. He took out the jade ring again and, under the moonlight, began to study it carefully, his gaze flickering as he gradually infused it with streams of spiritual energy.

A magic artifact, and it appears to be one left by a Foundation Establishment Expert. I never thought something like this could genuinely exist on Earth... Chen Fei muttered with a hint of awe as he examined it.

Ever since the unprecedented First Emperor severed the world's Dragon Veins, all energy on Earth had become extremely scarce, a far cry from the glory of ancient times. It was on this basis that the Cultivation World of the Late Dharma Era had long since vanished, leaving only Ancient Martial Artists to rule.

Even so, Ancient Martial Artists, who relied on their own strength to unlock their potential and the Great Dragon of the human body, could not escape the influence of external conditions. They had become much weaker than they were during the glorious peak of ancient times.

It was worth mentioning that in that brilliant, peak era, Innate Ancient Martial Artists were not the strongest. Above them stood Innate Grandmasters and even martial myths.

"Huh? Why is this thing damaged!?" After studying it for a long while, Chen Fei suddenly frowned. He discovered that the jade ring magic artifact in his hand was damaged and did not possess the miraculous abilities he had imagined, which caught him by surprise.

"Wait a minute, what's this? A map?" But just a moment later, his eyes trembled slightly. A milky-white spiritual light appeared at his fingertip, and he traced a faint pattern along the edge of the jade ring.

Instantly, plumes of light mist began to appear before him. Within the mist, an incomplete map became faintly visible, floating in mid-air along the path of the moonlight, flickering in and out of sight.

It seems I've discovered something remarkable. What grand mountain could this incomplete map be pointing to? Could it have been left by that Foundation Establishment Expert...

And so, the night passed without a word.

...

The next morning, under the warm and gentle sun, within a top-tier private villa district in Hong Kong, stood an unassuming courtyard house with gray walls and tiles.

At a wooden table missing a corner sat a silver-haired elder in gray robes, quietly sipping from the single cup of tea on the table. Opposite him sat another man who appeared to be in his sixties. His eyes were bright and sharp, his features imposing, and his entire being projected a powerful aura. Each strand of his hair was distinct, like silver lightning.

Had anyone from the high society of Hong Kong and Macau been present to recognize the dignified man in his sixties, they would have been shaken to their core and shown the utmost respect.

This was because the man was none other than the current Clan Leader of the Yuue Family, ranked first among Hong Kong's Five Great Noble Families. He was also one of the legendary figures of Hong Kong and Macau, Yuue Kunlun.

It was known that although this man was only in his sixties, he had long since retreated from the limelight, supposedly due to health issues. No one would have believed it was a lie had they not seen him with their own eyes today.

It turned out that Clan Leader Yuue Kunlun was perfectly hale and hearty. His eyes were bright and full of spirit, showing no signs of the rumored health problems.

And that wasn't even the most terrifying part. The most terrifying thing was that Yuue Kunlun, the undisputed legendary figure of the Hong Kong Yuue Family, was currently showing such profound respect to another elder. There was only a single cup of tea on the table, and he simply watched as the other man calmly drank it.

Although the other elder's face was full of wrinkles and he appeared frail with age, his eyes cloudy and unclear, the aura he inadvertently exuded was enough to make one's heart tremble and scalp tingle. This was sufficient proof of his extraordinary nature; he was absolutely an elder of terrifying power.

"Kunlun, you say someone wants to buy this jade pendant? Who is it that warrants you coming to tell me personally?" the wrinkled-faced elder asked indifferently after taking a slow sip of tea. He then pulled an unremarkable jade pendant from within his dusty gray robes.

He had bought this item at a Black Market auction not long ago. Although it wasn't expensive and looked ordinary, he had taken an inexplicable liking to it. Otherwise, given his status, he would not have personally bothered to purchase such a mere jade pendant.

But now, Yuue Kunlun had suddenly come to him in person, saying someone wished to buy this "ordinary" jade pendant.

Disregarding the buyer's reasons for now, the very act of Yuue Kunlun making a personal visit was enough to surprise him.

One must know that the Yuue Family was not short on money. And on their own turf in Hong Kong, they had no need to curry favor with any person or power, save for the Black Market itself. This was especially true for someone of his status; it was simply unnecessary. But now…

"Yes, Second Ancestor. It's like this: a young man with the surname Chen wishes to purchase this jade pendant from you. The Chen Family is acting as the intermediary," Yuue Kunlun said slowly after a moment of silence.

Second Ancestor? If any elders from the Five Great Noble Families were present to hear Yuue Kunlun address the man as such, they would undoubtedly be shocked speechless, then filled with immense respect.

This "Second Ancestor" was a figure from the same era as the old patriarch of the Yuue Family, Yuue Kui. To this day, very few people knew if this elder was alive or dead. Yet here he was, brimming with vitality inside this ordinary courtyard house.

Come to think of it, if this old man is still alive, he must be at least ninety years old by now, right? And he should be at least a Half-Step S Rank Ability User, shouldn't he?

After all, back in the day, he and the old patriarch Yuue Kui were known as the Twin Stars of the Yuue Family, their brilliance illuminating an entire era.

"This young man surnamed Chen, does he have a significant background?" the wrinkled-faced elder asked, his expression placid.

"I don't know how significant his background is. But this young man, who seems to be only in his twenties, severely injured Ma Shihao in just two moves. Not only that, it's said that even Lord Yama of the Black Market appeared that night, yet that young man was able to slip away right from under his nose..." Yuue Kunlun's expression trembled slightly as he spoke in a low voice.

But before he could finish, the wrinkled-faced elder interrupted him, "Are you talking about the young man who caused a commotion outside the Black Market Ancient Castle before the recent auction?"

"Exactly, that's him. Second Ancestor, you know of him?" Yuue Kunlun asked, slightly puzzled. How could the Second Ancestor possibly know that young man?

"I don't know him, but I'm aware of him…" the elder said, a hint of wonder touching the corners of his mouth.

In truth, though he had arrived late that night and missed the incident, he had still learned the details of what had happened from his sources in the Black Market. A young man in his twenties who was at least a First-Class Ancient Warrior, and his strength was likely even greater.

He had heard this from his own cousin, Yuue Kui, with his own ears. How could it not leave a lasting impression?

Furthermore, and most importantly, according to his cousin, who was now one of the three Vice-Presidents of the Hong Kong Black Market, this young man surnamed Chen seemed to have a deep connection with another Vice-President—Lord Yama.

Otherwise, the Black Market Ancient Castle was a place of great significance, representing the face of the Hong Kong Black Market. In the past, those who dared to cause trouble there had all met tragic ends. It was impossible for someone to get away with it and still be strutting around Hong Kong so freely.

"Second Ancestor, what should we do now?" Seeing even the illustrious Second Ancestor of their Yuue Family so shocked after hearing the young man's identity, Yuue Kunlun couldn't help but ask softly. At the same time, he sighed inwardly, relieved that his caution today had been justified.

If he had simply brushed off the phone call from that Chen Family junior, Chen Yaoyang, who knows what kind of trouble might have erupted by now.

After all, with the example of Ma Kun from the Ma Family before him, he had no desire to be the next unlucky fool. That would be far too unjust.

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