"Master?"
Hu Miao was momentarily stunned upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
"They've placed a bounty on me, haven't they? I might as well deliver myself right to their doorstep."
Ye Yunfei gave a cold smile, transmitting his voice to Hu Miao.
Ye Yunfei's nature was such that he never retreated easily. Since these major powers had made such a grand spectacle of placing a bounty on him, he naturally would not show weakness. If there was any possibility, he was determined to cause a huge commotion.
"Alright, Master. I support you," Hu Miao nodded.
Hu Miao immediately understood Ye Yunfei's intention. Having stayed by his side for so long, she was naturally very familiar with his temperament.
"I do indeed know Ye Yunfei's whereabouts," Ye Yunfei said to the surrounding crowd, nodding.
"Where is Ye Yunfei?" someone immediately asked impatiently.
"Ahem...
That I cannot tell you. I still need to go claim the reward," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Kid, where is Ye Yunfei? Tell me quickly!"
A man with the strength of the late Sea Transformation Realm took a step forward, releasing a rolling pressure of spiritual power that bore down on Ye Yunfei.
"What are you trying to do? Don't tell me you want to attack me..." Ye Yunfei pretended to be greatly alarmed, retreating a dozen or so steps.
"Forget it. The various major powers have already reached an agreement. Within this city, no one is allowed to engage in fighting. Otherwise, they will be held accountable."
Someone nearby stopped the man.
"Hmph, kid, just you wait. Don't let me run into you outside!"
The man glared at Ye Yunfei but did not continue the confrontation.
In truth, he only wanted to intimidate Ye Yunfei to pry out news of Ye Yunfei's location. He didn't actually dare to act within this city.
"Little brother, you actually know Ye Yunfei's whereabouts? You've truly stumbled into incredible luck.
The several major powers that have placed a bounty on Ye Yunfei have all set up temporary outposts within this city. You can go claim the reward at these outposts.
Oh, right. I just saw several disciples of the Jietian Sect in the Primordial Chaos Tavern. You can go find them there.
The Primordial Chaos Tavern is right there at the street corner. See."
A man in yellow said to Ye Yunfei.
"There's a tavern here too?" Ye Yunfei couldn't help but be greatly surprised.
"Of course.
That Primordial Chaos Tavern was opened by disciples of the Qizhen Pavilion.
The Qizhen Pavilion is the largest trading guild in our Canghuang Realm. Its branches are spread throughout the entire cosmos. Every disciple under the Qizhen Pavilion's banner is skilled in the ways of commerce.
Nearly half of the various temporary shops in this city were opened by disciples of the Qizhen Pavilion," the yellow-clad man answered.
"So that's how it is," Ye Yunfei understood.
"You said earlier that the several major powers who placed a bounty on Ye Yunfei have set up temporary outposts within this city?" Ye Yunfei asked.
"Yes.
In fact, most of the major forces have established temporary outposts in this city. All the major powers have sworn a three-point covenant: no one is allowed to fight within this city, precisely so that everyone can have a peaceful environment."
The yellow-clad man answered Ye Yunfei's questions with great patience.
"That's good. I'll go to the Primordial Chaos Tavern now to claim the prize," Ye Yunfei said.
Thus, Ye Yunfei, leading Hu Miao, walked toward the Primordial Chaos Tavern at the street corner.
"That guy's got incredible luck, actually knowing Ye Yunfei's whereabouts. He's going to make a fortune!"
"Come on, let's follow and take a look too."
The other people nearby, stirred by curiosity, all followed behind Ye Yunfei.
A moment later.
Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao walked into the Primordial Chaos Tavern.
The tavern had two floors. Quite a few young martial artists were gathered within, drinking, giving the atmosphere a very leisurely feel.
After entering this Incomplete Chaos Universe, every martial artist had experienced exploration and bloody battles. Now, to have such an environment where one could relax both body and mind was a welcome respite.
"What would you like to eat or drink?
We have spirit wine specially brewed by the Qizhen Pavilion, as well as various rare birds and exotic beasts obtained from within this Chaos Universe."
A waiter approached and asked Ye Yunfei.
This waiter actually had the strength of the mid Sea Transformation Realm.
The Qizhen Pavilion was one of the top twenty major powers in the Canghuang Realm. Its disciples were not only powerful but all exceptionally skilled in the ways of commerce.
"I'm here to find someone. Are there any people from the Jietian Sect here?
I know Ye Yunfei's whereabouts. I've come to claim the bounty reward," Ye Yunfei asked.
Immediately, all eyes turned toward him, and for a moment, the entire tavern fell silent.
"What you said... is it true?
You really know Ye Yunfei's whereabouts?"
From one of the wine tables, seven men stood up simultaneously, scrutinizing Ye Yunfei with intense gazes. One of them spoke out.
Clearly, these seven men were all disciples of the Jietian Sect.
"Of course," Ye Yunfei replied with a serious nod.
"If you truly know Ye Yunfei's whereabouts, our Jietian Sect will give you the bounty reward!
The bounty notice clearly states that anyone who can provide information on Ye Yunfei's whereabouts can also claim a certain amount of reward," a tall, thin man in cyan robes said.
"I do indeed know Ye Yunfei's whereabouts. However, I demand ten times the reward," Ye Yunfei stated.
He actually dares to ask for that!
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, everyone was startled, their gazes fixed on him.
"Kid, a word of advice: excessive greed is not good!
Which faction are you from?"
The cyan-robed man spoke coldly, his words concealing a killing intent.
"It's not that I want to, but as you all know, that Ye Yunfei is extremely fierce and brutal. Even a young genius like Jiang Jie died by his hand. If he learns that I leaked his whereabouts and comes after me, I'll be in big trouble.
I'm taking on far too great a risk!
Therefore, without ten times the reward, let's just pretend I said nothing.
Oh, right. I'm from a small, minor faction," Ye Yunfei answered.
"Kid, you've got quite the nerve," the cyan-robed man said, his sharp gaze boring into Ye Yunfei.
The other six Jietian Sect disciples also fixed their eyes on Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei met their gazes, his attitude appearing very resolute.
"Fine.
Kid, I can give you ten times the bounty reward. However, I hope the information you provide is true.
Otherwise, you should be well aware of the consequences of deceiving our Jietian Sect."
The cyan-robed man enunciated each word clearly.
"You can rest assured. I truly know Ye Yunfei's whereabouts.
However, I will only tell you his whereabouts after I have received the reward," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Fine. Wait here. I'll immediately return to our outpost to fetch the reward," the cyan-robed man said, then walked out of the tavern, heading toward the Jietian Sect outpost.
The other six Jietian Sect disciples remained in the tavern, subtly encircling Ye Yunfei to prevent him from leaving.
At the same time.
What was happening at the Primordial Chaos Tavern rapidly spread.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
A group of over ten people rushed over, charging into the Primordial Chaos Tavern.
"Who is it that knows Ye Yunfei's whereabouts!" a thickly built youth at the head shouted.
"I am," Ye Yunfei answered immediately.
"The information on Ye Yunfei's whereabouts has already been bought by our Jietian Sect. Your Taihuang Sect need not get involved!" a Jietian Sect disciple immediately said in a low, firm voice.
"Haha, you jest.
Our five major powers jointly issued the bounty notice on Ye Yunfei. Now, your Jietian Sect wants to buy the information on Ye Yunfei's whereabouts alone? Is that possible?" the burly youth from the Taihuang Sect laughed loudly.
"Exactly. The information on Ye Yunfei's whereabouts must be shared by all. No one should think about taking it all for themselves."
A group of men emitting billowing necrotic aura surged into the tavern. At their head, a pale-faced youth in black robes spoke with a cold laugh.
These were people from the Yin Corpse Valley!
Next, two more groups of people rushed in successively, disciples of the Jiang Clan and the Guangming Ancient Sect respectively.
The disciples of the five factions all surrounded Ye Yunfei.
"There's no need for you to argue. If you want the information on Ye Yunfei's whereabouts, please bring me ten times the reward stated on the bounty notice.
Otherwise, I will only tell the people from the Jietian Sect," Ye Yunfei suddenly spoke up.
What?!
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, everyone inside and outside the tavern was dumbfounded. They felt this kid was far too bold, actually daring to ask for such a king's ransom.
"Kid, you are far too greedy.
At most, our five major powers will jointly pay ten times the reward stated on the bounty notice, each bearing a portion.
You actually want to demand ten times the reward from each of our five factions separately? You truly dare to say such a thing," the burly Taihuang Sect youth said coldly.
"I don't care. Leaking news of Ye Yunfei's whereabouts entails far too great a risk for me. I'm putting everything on the line now. From your five factions, whoever pays me ten times the reward, I will tell them. Otherwise, let's not talk," Ye Yunfei replied.
"You..."
The disciples of the Taihuang Sect, Yin Corpse Valley, Jiang Clan, and Guangming Ancient Sect were all furious.
"He's right!
Hmph, since you want to know Ye Yunfei's whereabouts, then pay the price," a Jietian Sect disciple said with a cold sneer.
The disciples of the five factions all understood in their hearts: once they obtained the information on Ye Yunfei's whereabouts, they would immediately become competitors. Whoever captured Ye Yunfei first would obtain the Void-Grade herbs and the initial Dao treasure on his person.
Especially an initial Dao treasure – it was far too precious. Fierce competition was bound to break out among the disciples of the five factions!
Therefore, these disciples would not possibly unite.
"Fine, we'll pay too!"
The burly youth of the Taihuang Sect gritted his teeth and said.
The disciples of the other three factions also nodded, agreeing to pay Ye Yunfei ten times the reward.
Thus, the disciples of the four factions that arrived later also immediately sent people back to their outposts to fetch the reward.
Not long after, the disciples of all five factions had brought the rewards.
The bounty notice jointly issued by the five major powers stated very clearly that anyone who could provide information on Ye Yunfei's whereabouts could claim a very substantial reward.
Now, Ye Yunfei was demanding ten times that reward, and moreover, each of the five factions had to pay separately. Added together, this amounted to an enormous fortune!
"Good. The quantities are more or less correct."
Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao personally took action, extracting all the treasures from the five space rings, checking them one by one. Piles upon piles of herbs, magic treasures, crystal stones, and various other natural treasures emitted dazzling radiance, releasing astonishing energy and a rich medicinal fragrance. In an instant, the entire tavern glowed brightly.
To conceal their traces, Hu Miao had already employed a disguise and illusion technique of the Ancient Celestial Fox race before entering the city, masking her true appearance and soul aura. Therefore, neither Ye Yunfei nor Hu Miao looked like their original selves.
"This kid has struck it rich!"
Many people had already rushed over upon hearing the news, looking at the piles of treasures in the tavern with extreme envy.
Finally, Ye Yunfei placed all the treasures back into the space rings.
"Kid, now you can tell us Ye Yunfei's whereabouts!"
The disciples of the five factions watched as Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao checked those treasures, gnashing their teeth in resentment.
Paying so much in rewards meant they were bleeding heavily!
"Alright then. I shall now tell you Ye Yunfei's whereabouts," Ye Yunfei said with a faint smile.