"Hmph, I want to see who has such audacity. Let them taste my iron fist," Huangfu QiSong said coldly, a chill spreading out from him.

  "Hall Master Huangfu, you must not be careless. Do you really think you can contend with Old Man Lushan's strength?" Ghost Fairy Bai Ying said.

  "Old Man Lushan, it's this old ghost." Huangfu QiSong's face changed instantly, showing extreme wariness towards Old Man Lushan. His expression became somber as he said, "How come this old ghost has also come."

  "It's not just Old Man Lushan. The Green Fire Old Ghost has also come. Their target is likely Deputy Hall Master Li's fire-element Xuan-level beginner martial technique," Ghost Fairy Bai Ying said.

  "What, this old ghost has come too." Li Chi's face immediately darkened.

  "It's just that these two are the strongest. The others are not worth worrying about," HuiHun DuShuai Dong WuMing said lightly.

  Outside the auction, when Li Lin went out, Li XiaoBai was leading Li XinTong and others into the Flying Spirit Trade Company not far away.

  "Sect Master, half of the medicinal materials have been dealt with, and the price is good. The Foggy Mountain Range has been sealed off, and now there's a shortage of medicinal materials, so the price of all medicinal materials is rising daily," Liu Yi reported to Li Lin in a small hall of the Flying Spirit Trade Company.

  "Just proceed as planned," Li Lin said.

  A moment later, after giving a few instructions to Liu Yi and Li XiaoBai, Li Lin left the Flying Spirit Trade Company with Li XinTong, Bai ShaSha, Yan Qi, and Fang XinQi.

  On the back of a Snow Lion with Heavenly Wings, Bai ShaSha and the two ladies were still discussing the auction, showing great interest.

  Li Lin's gaze was fixed on the distant horizon. On a vast mountain range, Li Lin smiled slightly and commanded the Snow Lion with Heavenly Wings to enter the mountains.

  A moment later, in Li Lin's gaze, two figures appeared in the distance before the mountains, none other than Iron Fist Huangfu QiSong and Li Chi.

  Commanding the Snow Lion with Heavenly Wings to hover still, Li Lin's gaze was fixed on the distance, expecting a good show soon. Huangfu QiSong and Li Chi had attracted quite a few powerhouses.

  Under normal circumstances, Li Lin would not dare to come and watch, but now knowing that HuiHun DuShuai Dong WuMing and Ghost Fairy Bai Ying were nearby, he felt not much in danger. This scene of robbing treasures was something he could witness.

  In the mountains, it was a hot summer afternoon, and the scorching sun was enveloping the sky above, leaving the trees in the mountain range somewhat wilted.

  "Come out if you're here," Huangfu QiSong looked up into the sky in the mountains.

  At this moment, a sudden sound of breaking wind echoed, and space ripples swayed as five streaks of light came like lightning. When the light receded, five figures appeared in mid-air, each looking at the others, their expressions changing slightly.

  "Old Man Lushan."

  "Green Fire Old Ghost."

  When the three's gaze met the other two, they were first stunned, then surprised.

  "The Xuan-level beginner martial technique is not something anyone can touch. Those not strong enough, leave now, or face death," one of the figures in plain clothes said coldly, a sinister aura emanating from his eyes.

  The three hesitated slightly, then swiftly left.

  Instantly, only two figures remained in the sky, the plain-clothed elder and a thin elder in a green and red robe, who looked skeletal, with bulging eyes and skin clinging to bones, giving off a ghostly aura.

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  "Lushan, you're not dead yet." The sinister elder said to the plain-clothed one, his tone icy as if from the netherworld.

  "Green Fire Old Ghost, neither are you. You cultivate fire, I cultivate earth. One for each, how about we don't interfere with each other?" the plain-clothed elder proposed.

  "Fine, one for each, we'll stay out of each other's way," the sinister elder seemed to agree, and at this moment, they did not consider Iron Fist Huangfu QiSong and others below them a threat.

  "Ha ha, Old Man Lushan, Green Fire Old Ghost, you guys discuss it. We'll leave you to it," Iron Fist Huangfu QiSong laughed, and with that, he and Li Chi leaped into the air and left.

  "Hmph, where do you think you're going?" the sinister elder shouted, his qi bursting out.

  "Green Fire Old Ghost, it's not your turn to be arrogant here." At that moment, a sharp voice rang out, and suddenly, a white streak of light appeared in the sky ahead, revealing a lady in a white plain dress with a beautiful face that had a mature charm, and the aura emanating from her body made both the Green Fire Old Ghost and Old Man Lushan look surprised.

  "Ghost Fairy Bai Ying, it's you!" In that instant, Old Man Lushan, who was about to chase after Huangfu QiSong and Li Chi, stopped dead in his tracks, shocked at the sight of Ghost Fairy Bai Ying.

  "You're Ghost Fairy Bai Ying." At this time, the Green Fire Old Ghost's expression also changed, his gaze becoming solemn.

  "Green Fire Old Ghost, those two are mine. If you dare touch them, I'll flatten your lair," Ghost Fairy warned, her beautiful face showing a coldness that was absolutely chilling.

  "So it's Ghost Fairy's people. I'll leave first, we'll meet again." The Green Fire Old Ghost's face twitched, and he left in an instant.

  "Eh, Snow Lion with Heavenly Wings." At this moment, a light exclamation sounded, and the Green Fire Old Ghost's figure appeared above the Snow Lion with Heavenly Wings.

  "Kid, the Snow Lion with Heavenly Wings is mine now. You can leave, and I'll spare your lives," the Green Fire Old Ghost said joyfully, not even looking at Li Lin.

  Li Lin had seen everything, not expecting the Green Fire Old Ghost to covet his Snow Lion with Heavenly Wings.

  Looking at the Green Fire Old Ghost, Li Lin's expression slightly darkened, "Green Fire Old Ghost, you better leave, or you'll regret it."

  "Milksop, seeking death," the Green Fire Old Ghost did not intend to waste words, ignoring Li Lin and launching an attack with fierce and scorching qi bursting from his body, instantly heating the surrounding air.

  "Green Fire Old Ghost, you're seeking death." A dark shout echoed through the space, and suddenly, a figure in a black robe appeared, casting a hand seal that immediately filled the area with thick black poison smoke.

  In an instant, a palm print condensed within the poison smoke, creating spatial ripples and causing a thunderous explosion in the air. The palm struck, directly distorting space and pressing down on the Green Fire Old Ghost.

  "HuiHun DuShuai Dong WuMing!" The sudden turn of events caused the Green Fire Old Ghost's face to drastically change, even more so than when he saw Ghost Fairy, and in shock, he countered with a palm strike that created a fierce energy ripple in the air, clashing directly through space.

  "Boom boom!"

  The two palm strikes met, creating a vast surge of energy that twisted the space around the mountain range. The sheer force forced Li Lin to retreat rapidly, as the spreading energy contained deadly poison, showcasing HuiHun DuShuai Dong WuMing's terrifying ability. Fighting him required utmost caution to avoid fatal consequences.

  The explosive energy spread, forming a black smoke shield with a pungent smell.

  In the explosion, the Green Fire Old Ghost was sent flying, stabilizing his body hundreds of meters away. His already ghostly pale face turned even paler.

  "Master, kill him for XinTong. He bullied brother," Li XinTong pouted from a distance.

  "Green Fire Old Ghost, you brought this upon yourself," the figure that appeared was HuiHun DuShuai Dong WuMing.

  "Dong WuMing, I have no grievances with you. Why attack me?" the Green Fire Old Ghost's face darkened, staring at HuiHun DuShuai, his expression extremely solemn.

  "Didn't you hear? The person you were about to attack has my disciple among them. Shouldn't I deal with you?" HuiHun DuShuai said coldly, his black robe swirling with dark light, even the surrounding space showing signs of dark qi.

  "I didn't know that was your disciple," the Green Fire Old Ghost's face was very ugly.

  "That's your problem. My disciple is not someone you can just decide to attack," HuiHun DuShuai Dong WuMing said coldly.

  "What do you want?" the Green Fire Old Ghost's expression was getting worse.

  "Kill you, as my disciple said," HuiHun DuShuai Dong WuMing stated lightly.

  "Dong WuMing, even if I leave, you'd find it hard to keep me," the Green Fire Old Ghost gritted his teeth.

  "Is that so? What if I join?" A charming voice came, and Ghost Fairy Bai Ying appeared, blocking the Green Fire Old Ghost's retreat.

  "Ghost Fairy Bai Ying, Dong WuMing, are you two together?" The Green Fire Old Ghost's expression showed a trace of panic for the first time. Either of them was more notorious than him, and facing one would be difficult, let alone both together.

  "Hmph!" HuiHun DuShuai Dong WuMing didn't answer, just snorted coldly, and instantly, a hand seal was formed, gathering an invisible energy in the air, causing the entire space to tremble.