Moments later.
On the third floor of the Wanbao Trading Company, within a study room heavily protected by more than a dozen layers of isolation Formations.
"Branch Master, this time, he brought another twenty Fifth-Grade Dao Pills and thirty Fourth-Grade Dao Pills," Elder Feng reported, standing before a middle-aged man in yellow robes.
"This is not normal!"
"Think about it—counting them all, the number of Fourth and Fifth-Grade Dao Pills this young man has brought to our Wanbao Trading Company to sell has exceeded one hundred pills!
This is an utterly astonishing quantity!"
"I've already dispatched someone to return to the main headquarters to report this situation.
The headquarters' reply was that even among the core disciples of the oldest and most powerful sects and clans in the Sacred Domain, it would be difficult for any of them to produce such a quantity of Fourth and Fifth-Grade Dao Pills at once.
Moreover, after investigation, the headquarters discovered that none of the core disciples from those ancient sects and clans have been staying in the Northern Wastelands recently.
Therefore, it's basically confirmed that this young man likely does not belong to those ancient sects and clans of the Sacred Domain!"
The Branch Master slowly explained.
"If he's not a core disciple from those powerful sects and clans of the Sacred Domain, then who else could produce so many Fourth and Fifth-Grade Dao Pills?!" Elder Feng couldn't help but exclaim.
"Heh heh..."
"I believe there is only one possibility left.
This kid must have stumbled upon incredible luck and discovered a treasure trove, which is why he can produce so many Fourth and Fifth-Grade Dao Pills!"
The Branch Master said with a cold laugh.
"Branch Master, you mean..." Elder Feng inquired.
He had naturally grasped the implication in the Branch Master's words.
"A young man with no background or connections has no right to possess such a precious treasure.
Elder Feng, take men immediately and bring that kid to see me!"
"Keep this matter low-key and secret. We cannot let it spread, lest people gossip about our Wanbao Trading Company."
The Branch Master instructed, a flash of greed appearing in his eyes.
"Understood, Branch Master."
Elder Feng hesitated for a moment before nodding.
He knew that the Branch Master's intention undoubtedly represented the main headquarters' will!
Because the Wanbao Trading Company had extremely strict rules regarding treatment of customers. Under normal circumstances, it was absolutely forbidden to rob customers of their possessions. Violating this rule would result in terrifying punishment.
The main headquarters possessed immense wealth and far-reaching influence; members of the Wanbao Trading Company absolutely dared not violate the rules set by the higher-ups!
"Sigh, it seems your Wanbao Trading Company still succumbs to seeing wealth and being moved to covet it in the end."
"But then again, it's hardly surprising. Since ancient times, wealth and riches stir people's hearts."
Just at that moment, a crisp sigh echoed clearly within the study room.
"Who's there?!"
Both the Branch Master and Elder Feng were greatly shocked, shouting simultaneously as they whirled around to look.
In a corner of the study, a figure gradually materialized. It was Ye Yunfei!
"You!"
Both the Branch Master and Elder Feng stared at Ye Yunfei with incredulous gazes.
They hadn't detected the slightest sign of how Ye Yunfei had entered this study—there had been no indication at all!
"How is this possible?!"
"This study room has at least more than a dozen isolation Formations protecting it. How did you get in?" Elder Feng demanded.
"The trifling isolation Formations are hardly worth mentioning," Ye Yunfei said indifferently.
"It seems the Wanbao Trading Company is a shady establishment after all. Seeing a customer with wealth, you immediately prepare to act," Ye Yunfei said mockingly.
"Brat, speak!"
"Did you discover a treasure trove?"
"Listen, kid, I shall advise you: 'A common man is guilty of no crime, yet the treasure he carries constitutes his offense.'"
"You must think clearly about what things you can possess and what things you cannot.
For treasures that exceed the scope of your own power, you would do well to know when to let go!"
Discarding all pretense, the Branch Master snapped at Ye Yunfei in a stern voice.
"Guards!"
Elder Feng crushed a jade slip.
*Swoosh swoosh...*
A dozen-plus sharp figures charged into the study room in succession, surrounding Ye Yunfei from all sides.
Each one was an expert at the Primordial Soul Realm!
The Wanbao Trading Company branch in Shiyan City was merely a minor branch office. Yet, it actually had so many Primordial Soul Realm experts stationed here. It was evident that the overall strength of the Wanbao Trading Company must be exceedingly formidable!
"Young Master, since you already know our intention, there's no need for excessive chatter. I advise you to cooperate with us wholeheartedly."
"That way, you can avoid unnecessary suffering."
Elder Feng stared at Ye Yunfei, his tone hostile.
"Relying on them?"
"One early Soul Formation Realm cultivator and a dozen-plus Primordial Soul Realm cultivators think they can deal with me?"
Ye Yunfei swept his gaze over them, his expression one of utter contempt.
"You know my cultivation is at the early Soul Formation Realm?!"
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the Branch Master couldn't help but be stunned.
He was indeed an early Soul Formation Realm expert. However, as the branch master of a Wanbao Trading Company branch, he was accustomed to concealing his true cultivation realm.
He used a special type of drug that perfectly masked the fluctuations of his genuine spiritual power.
Yet, Ye Yunfei had seen through it at a single glance.
"Young man, just who exactly are you?"
The Branch Master fixed his gaze on Ye Yunfei and asked, word by word.
He suddenly felt that the young man before him was perhaps not simple at all!
"Who I am is of no importance."
"Since you have already planned to make a move against me, then this Wanbao Trading Company branch has no need to continue existing," Ye Yunfei said calmly.
"How presumptuous!"
"Go! Capture this arrogant brat first, then we'll talk!"
Ye Yunfei's words thoroughly enraged the Branch Master, who let out a roar.
*Swoosh swoosh...*
A dozen-plus Primordial Soul Realm experts simultaneously activated their movement techniques, charging towards Ye Yunfei.
Dealing with a junior by having over a dozen Primordial Soul Realm experts act together showed they still took Ye Yunfei quite seriously.
Ye Yunfei stood with his hands clasped behind his back, not moving a muscle, a cold smile playing on his lips as he watched the dozen-plus Primordial Soul Realm experts pounce.
Given Ye Yunfei's current strength and the cards up his sleeve, a mere dozen-plus Primordial Soul Realm experts were hardly worth mentioning!
"Has this kid been scared stupid?"
"Or... does he have something else up his sleeve?"
Seeing Ye Yunfei's posture, the Branch Master and Elder Feng found it extremely strange. Their eyes fixed intently on Ye Yunfei, waiting to see what the outcome would be.
Just as the dozen-plus Primordial Soul Realm experts were about to reach Ye Yunfei...
*Swoosh swoosh...*
Ye Yunfei abruptly employed the Heavenly Soul Sword, consecutively attacking into the Soul Seas of each of these Primordial Soul Realm experts.
The speed of the Heavenly Soul Sword was such that once his intent moved, the sword could arrive almost instantly—it could truly be called an extreme speed!
"Aooo!"
In the same instant, these dozen-plus Primordial Soul Realm experts all let out screams in unison. Their bodies were sent flying backwards, crashing onto the floor, with blood streaming from their mouths and noses. Whether they were dead or alive was unknown.
"How could this be?!"
Seeing this bizarre scene, both the Branch Master and Elder Feng paled, simultaneously taking a step back.
At this moment, the two of them finally realized they had likely kicked an iron plate this time.
Ye Yunfei's strength far surpassed their imaginations.
Even the Branch Master, as an early Soul Formation Realm expert, knew for sure that he absolutely did not possess such a terrifying method to instantaneously defeat a dozen-plus Primordial Soul Realm experts!
"Young man, just what is your true identity?"
"Don't tell me... you are a disciple from one of the ancient sects or clans of the Sacred Domain?"
"If that is so... then what just happened was... would all be a simple misunderstanding."
Staring at Ye Yunfei, the Branch Master spoke, his tone noticeably much milder now.