Chapter 68: The Four Great Beauties Stir with Restless Desire

“I’m getting annoyed. If you’re in such a hurry to die, I don’t mind dealing with you all at once.”

Surrounded by the three men, Ye Tian’s expression was utterly blank as he spoke.

“What a boastful mouth!”

The three, including the gaunt elder, nearly burst out laughing with rage. Each of them was a renowned martial artist, infamous for their ruthlessness in their younger years. If not for the desire to preserve their reputations in old age, they would never have stooped to serve the White Tiger Faction.

In the old days, if Ye Tian had dared utter such words, he would have been a corpse beneath their feet the next second!

The gaunt elder sneered coldly.

“Youthful arrogance is a fine thing. But facing three of us, all at the mid-stage Star Marshal level, you—a mere initiate—dare speak so recklessly?”

“Boy, I admit your talent is extraordinary. Barely in your twenties, and you’ve reached such heights.”

“In the future, doubtless the realm of Martial King will be your destination!”

“But you must know, as you are now, you’re still unqualified to challenge us!”

His words echoed through the hall.

Yet, in the ears of many, the meaning was quite different.

In a distant corner, a mature woman in a bright red robe—her voluptuous figure barely concealed—licked her enticing lips with unconcealed desire.

“This Ye Qiu is truly delectable, with talent fit for a Martial King!”

“If I could bear him a child, our Vermilion Bird Society could enjoy another century of stability and prosperity!”

“Vice Leader, shall we make a move?”

Three formidable young women stood beside her. At their mistress’s words, the leader immediately bowed and asked.

“No rush. Let’s observe a little longer.”

“A genius like this surely carries a hidden bloodline talent. If I could claim him, it would be a grand prize indeed!”

As she spoke, her snow-white fingers caressed her delicate chin, and her phoenix-shaped eyes narrowed in amusement. The sight made nearby onlookers green with envy.

“They say the Vice Leader of the Vermilion Bird Division is the epitome of charm. Seeing her today, even this old man’s heart stirs with spring!”

An elderly man stroked his beard in admiration.

“You’d best restrain yourself. The Vice Leader is a mid-stage Star Marshal herself. If she overheard you, tomorrow your children would be fishing your corpse from the Yangtze!”

“Hmph, young men nowadays lack even the courage to dream. How will they ever achieve greatness…”

Hearing their conversation, the beauty in red smiled charmingly.

Then she ordered lightly, “Later, have that old fool disposed of.”

“Yes, ma’am!”

—

Backstage.

“Your Highness, please don’t be reckless! This isn’t a situation we can meddle in. Let’s wait until things get chaotic, then we can enjoy the show.”

“I don’t care! Today I’m going to snatch Ye Tian away and show those suitors what a real man looks like!”

“He’s so handsome—even if his looks are ordinary, he’s still incredibly attractive!”

A petite girl, her eyes sparkling with excitement, clutched a large mousse cake as she stared at the backstage monitors.

“Our Azure Dragon Society’s ancient martial bloodline is already so thin. If I, your lady, could secure such a powerful husband, wouldn’t that fulfill my father’s greatest wish?”

“Why are you all holding me back?”

“My lady, please!”

The butler was on the verge of panic. “We’re not stopping you, but the fight is happening right now. Four Star Marshals—one sneeze from them would kill you!”

“Hmph! I’m only worried those seductive harpies will move first!”

The girl pouted, but hearing there were four Star Marshals on stage, her confidence waned.

“Butler Three, you’re so annoying. Dock your pay for a month!”

At the same moment, in the northern Black Tortoise Clan, Third Princess Huang Miaoke stood abruptly.

“This man must join the Huang family!”

“His bloodline must belong to us alone!”

Unlike the others, who only saw Ye Tian’s martial talent and his achievement of what most warriors could only dream of at such a young age, the Black Tortoise Clan valued something else: his extraordinary longevity.

“This young man’s vitality is abundant, his aura long and unbroken. He’s a natural-born longevity type—if I marry him, it will surely enhance the strength of our clan’s bloodline!”

“The Third Princess is absolutely correct!”

Few outsiders knew that the delicate-skinned, bright-eyed Third Princess, who looked like a girl, was actually over forty!

Though still untouched by men, in age she was undeniably an aunt. Yet, in appearance and complexion, not even an eighteen-year-old could compare.

This was the power of the Black Tortoise bloodline.

Every direct descendant of the Huang family, barring accidents, could easily live over three hundred years—this was their family’s secret.

However, the Huang family had one flaw: a latent defect in their bloodline caused fertility issues.

Now, the entire Black Tortoise Clan numbered only a few dozen true heirs!

“My lady, this man’s body is pure yang. He can dissolve the clan’s five-element yin water and restore balance. With him, who knows—perhaps the world will be filled with the Huang family’s offspring!”

“Very well. Stay alert and be ready to act at my command!”

“Yes, ma’am!”

—

As the factions below grew restless, the auction stage itself was already boiling over.

“So, whatever happens, you won’t release the young master?”

The gaunt elder’s cold gaze locked onto Ye Tian.

Trying to threaten me?

Ye Tian grinned, baring his teeth. He loathed threats above all.

Besides, in the entire Dragon Realm, only a handful could truly threaten him. These three were nowhere near that level.

“If I don’t, what will you do?”

“Fine, you’ve got guts!”

The gaunt elder finally lost his composure. If the young master died here, the three of them would be lucky to return to the West with their ashes intact.

“Attack!”

At his command, three Star Marshals struck as one!

A surge of overwhelming force shattered the entire iron platform, dozens of square meters wide, in an instant!

“Damn, so this is what a Star Marshal’s fight looks like!”

“We’re not going to be killed by the shockwaves, are we?”

Cowering in a corner, Jiang Cheng finally couldn’t hold back a shout.

Damn it, who is my master really? How is he so freakishly strong that the White Tiger Faction had to send three Star Marshals after him?

“It’s possible…”

Gu Qing’er’s face was pale; she already regretted not offering Ye Tian more generous terms.

How could such a heaven-blessed prodigy be content with just a necklace?

She realized now that all the other clans—even the direct princesses of ancient martial families—were getting ready to move!

After all, ancient martial clans have single bloodlines and struggle to continue them.

What they need most is fresh, powerful blood.

And Ye Tian was the most coveted choice in all their eyes—the most sought-after treasure.

“No, even if I have to risk everything, I must seize Ye Tian for myself!”

Gu Qing’er muttered to herself.