CHAPTER 784: CHAPTER 485: AUCTION SOLAR ECLIPSE

In a public array on Donghuang Island, after a flash of light, a robust True Dragon male appeared, over two meters tall, clad in heavy Dragon Pattern Battle Armor and carrying a Skyfire Dragon Tooth Spear on his back.

His face was stern and fierce, signaling he was not to be trifled with; passersby instinctively kept their distance.

"My lord."

The officer in charge of the array approached gingerly.

Ji Xinghuo casually tossed a few True Dragon Coins to cover the cost of the teleportation, not even glancing directly at the other person as he walked out of the public array.

He scanned the surroundings.

Hunting in the Sea Abyss for three Star Realm months had felt like nearly half a year on Earth, giving him a sense of being worlds away.

Upon emerging from the Sea Abyss, he had taken the nearest public jump array from the nearest Star Edge Domain, returning to Donghuang Island.

Ji Xinghuo did not linger on the island and immediately took flight towards the east.

Not moving fast.

But soon, some 300 kilometers away, a scenic small island emerged in the azure sea, with a beautiful manor on it and a massive Canglong in the artificial lake at its center.

This was Cang Ya’s home.

When he first arrived at Donghuang Island, Ji Xinghuo had used the Macro Heavenly Eye to check and confirmed that Cang Ya was at home.

He flew boldly toward the small island. The guards at the manor hadn’t even had time to raise the alarm when they spotted a figure on the horizon; the next second, he was already there, landing directly in the manor.

"Everyone leave."

A gentle voice spread across the island, and the guards and servants could hear excitement and joy in their master’s voice, unlike her usual calmness.

On the main bedroom’s balcony of the manor, Cang Ya watched the man who appeared before her, eyes filled with surprise.

She suddenly sighed softly with a touch of wistfulness, "I thought you wouldn’t dare to come."

"How could I not?"

Ji Xinghuo smiled.

He looked at Cang Ya, whom he hadn’t seen for a long time. She was still dressed in a plain long dress, her demeanor elegant, complementing her incomparably beautiful face. Her pale blue eyes were as deep as the ocean, serene yet filled with turbulent emotions, as if she had endless things to say.

"Have your injuries healed?" he asked softly.

"Almost, a little more recovery and I’ll be completely healed." Cang Ya couldn’t help but feel joyful seeing his immediate concern for her health upon arrival.

Ji Xinghuo nodded, "That’s good."

His gaze swept over the guards in the manor; he had already noticed some clues. The guards at Cang Ya’s home had significantly strengthened since his last visit, with many more Dragon Guards from the Canglong Family, and their alertness had also increased.

"What’s going on with them?" Ji Xinghuo already had a guess, "Is it related to Xukun Tianlin?"

"Let’s go inside and talk."

Cang Ya led Ji Xinghuo away from the balcony.

No sooner had they left the guards’ sight than she suddenly turned and threw herself into Ji Xinghuo’s arms, a fragrant breeze wafting as her rosy lips came dangerously close, and Ji Xinghuo, naturally, took no hesitation in wrapping his arms around her waist, savoring the moment.

After a long embrace, Cang Ya’s eyes were seductive; if not for the concern of many eyes in the manor, she would have taken matters further.

Ji Xinghuo’s desires were also stirred.

However, he was never one to let desires overrule his senses, and he quickly regained his composure.

"Next time I’ll have my fill of you." He joked for a bit before they sat in the living room, separating host from guest, and he asked seriously, "Has the Xukun family been troubling you?"

"Indeed."

Cang Ya nodded slightly, her expression still a bit lost, and said, "The day after I returned to Donghuang Island, Xukun Tianlin came asking for your whereabouts, offering a substantial price for the return of the Azure Sky Ring."

"What price?" Ji Xinghuo curiously asked.

"Fifty thousand Ether Crystals," Cang Ya replied, "for starters."

"Ha..."

Ji Xinghuo scoffed. The Azure Sky Ring was an Apocalypse Three Stars level equipment, and not just any, but among the top tier, its power comparable to Four Stars, enough to be a treasure of a race.

Such a level of treasure was hard to put a price on.

If put up for auction, the starting bid would be at least one million Ether Crystals, and it wouldn’t be a problem to expect the price to double or triple.

"No sincerity."

Ji Xinghuo shook his head disdainfully, "How did you respond?"

"I told Xukun Tianlin what you said, that your name was given to me by someone I temporarily hired, and beyond that, I know nothing," Cang Ya said coolly, "He obviously didn’t believe that, but didn’t dare act against me in the Star Edge Domain. A few days later, the Xukun Dragon King personally intervened, seeking an audience with the Dragon Emperor, though he didn’t see him."

Ji Xinghuo was startled.

The Dragon Emperor Cang Ya referred to was the strongest member of the Canglong Family, the Dragon Emperor of the Bibo Dragon Domain, an Infinite Realm Master.

This matter had alarmed the Bibo Dragon Emperor?

"What was the Dragon Emperor’s response?" Ji Xinghuo asked cautiously.

"I reported the matter to the Dragon Emperor as soon as I returned to Donghuang Island; his majesty said he understood, without further instructions," Cang Ya said with a serious face, "However, after the Xukun Dragon King intervened, his majesty sent a group of Dragon Guards to station at my house."

So these were the Dragon Guards under the Bibo Dragon Emperor; no wonder they were much stronger than ordinary Mutants, with several Canglongs in the surrounding seas.

Ji Xinghuo suddenly realized.

The Bibo Dragon Emperor had not given instructions, but his actions spoke volumes. He was warning the Xukun Family not to harass Cang Ya.

As for the Azure Sky Ring, that was the Xukun Family’s issue; the Dragon Emperor had no interest in intervening.

Cang Ya naturally understood this and warned, "The Xukun Family wouldn’t dare lay a hand on me, but these days, there have been people secretly watching near my home. The moment you appear, Xukun Tianlin will quickly be informed, so be careful."