Ye Xiao heard Xia Mingyue's words and was clearly taken aback. Then he looked at Xia Mingyue with a puzzled expression and said, "Why would I run away? I haven't done anything illegal."

Upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, the stone hanging in Xia Mingyue's heart finally dropped. She turned and spoke to the other women, "No need to worry, that's definitely not a human head."

"Human head?" Ye Xiao felt even stranger hearing Xia Mingyue's words and glanced at the women, all showing expressions of sighing relief. Suddenly realizing something, he laughed and said, "You didn't think the round thing I was holding was a human head, did you? You should think better of me. As an exemplary young person, how could I possibly do something like murder and robbery? Oh, by the way, do you have a clean towel, preferably one that's highly absorbent?"

"Yes!" Purple Flame immediately stood up, went to a drawer, and took out a towel still in its packaging, handing it to Ye Xiao, saying, "Are you going to shower? We have a new bath towel if you want to use it."

Ye Xiao took the towel, showing a slight smile, and said, "A towel will do."

Ye Xiao once again entered the restroom. This time, he stayed inside for a little longer than before, but still, no sound of running water was heard.

"What's he up to?" Cheng Yun plopped onto the sofa, crossing his legs dominantly.

"Who knows." Wang Luoxin also sat down.

At this time, Fang Jing said, "It's almost ten o'clock, Ye Xiao won't let us sleep and keeps moving around. Could there really be something important? But I don't feel even the slightest bit of importance."

"Still the same phrase, who knows." Wang Luoxin said with a bitter smile.

The women exchanged glances and words, their biggest mystery being what Ye Xiao was doing in the restroom.

Initially, they all thought about checking the restroom to see what was happening. But then changed their minds, considering Ye Xiao always does unexpected things, who knows, he might be inside without clothes?

However, their curiosity did not last long, because Ye Xiao soon stepped out of the restroom, carrying in one hand an object resembling a pill furnace but the size of an incense burner. Clearly, it was no ordinary furnace, as it emitted a dignified glow in the light.

Ye Xiao walked to the living room and placed the Azure Dragon Tripod on the table.

"Are you planning to worship gods?" Fang Jing asked as she looked at Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao glanced at Fang Jing, then at the others who also bore puzzled faces, and slightly smiled, saying, "Guess how much this thing is worth."

"Bronze?" Wang Luoxin examined it seriously, with some doubt.

"Hard to say!" Ye Xiao replied.

At this moment, Cheng Yun laughed, "At least one billion Northern Federation Coin, but probably no more than three billion Northern Federation Coins."

"Isn't that a bit high," Xia Mingyue said, also looking at the Azure Dragon Tripod. "Even if it's bronze, it shouldn't be that expensive, considering it's so small."

Upon hearing Xia Mingyue's words, the women felt there was some sense to it. After all, no matter how good an antique is, it has a price.

"Heard of Bill Gates?" Ye Xiao said with a smile.

"World's richest man."

"A hundred Bill Gates wouldn't match the worth of this tripod." Ye Xiao smiled.

"What?" Upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, nearly everyone gasped in shock. No one expected Ye Xiao to be so boastful.

What does a hundred Bill Gates mean? Hardly anyone wouldn't know. Even those hidden large financial groups wouldn't dare claim to be as rich as a hundred Bill Gates.

Yet, these five women, though shocked, did not express disbelief. Instead, their gazes returned to the Azure Dragon Tripod, trusting Ye Xiao's words. Since Ye Xiao stated its value, surely the Azure Dragon Tripod holds such a worth.

"What exactly is this? Is it an artifact of a Martial Artist?" Wang Luoxin suddenly looked at Ye Xiao, tentatively asking.

After all, only a Martial Artist's artifact can be beyond ordinary monetary measure.

"This is an alchemist's alchemy tripod." Ye Xiao stated.

"Oh?" Upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, Wang Luoxin, Cheng Yun, and Purple Flame were taken aback.

However, Xia Mingyue and Fang Jing showed no surprise. Since they weren't Martial Artists, they naturally didn't know about alchemists, much like telling someone who hasn't played games the name of a game artifact; they won't show any emotional response.

"This is an alchemy tripod?" Cheng Yun looked at the Azure Dragon Tripod in surprise, saying, "I always thought alchemists' alchemy tripods were very large, like the Eight Trigrams Furnace in Journey to the West."

Ye Xiao said, "In the Martial Arts World, there are seven alchemy tripods deemed divine artifacts, and this is one of them."

Although Xia Mingyue and Fang Jing didn't understand the significance of "deemed divine artifacts," Wang Luoxin, Cheng Yun, and Purple Flame knew, hence their greater surprise.

Different from what the three cared about, Xia Mingyue and Fang Jing exchanged glances and then looked at Ye Xiao.

"Ye Xiao, what's this got to do with us suddenly relocating here?" Fang Jing asked Ye Xiao curiously.

"This is what I stole from your house." Ye Xiao replied.

Fang Jing, upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, showed a strange expression and then said, "I don't remember having such a treasure in my house. You must be mistaken."

"This was stolen from your house, or rather, from the Liu Clan Ancestral Hall," Ye Xiao said with a laugh.

The name "ancestral hall" immediately suggests it's a place to worship memorial tablets.

Regarding Fang Jing's identity, Xia Mingyue knows, but Wang Luoxin and the others do not. However, Wang Luoxin and the others didn't ask directly. After all, Ye Xiao would tell what they needed to know, and they shouldn't ask about what they shouldn't.

Upon hearing what Ye Xiao said, Fang Jing finally understood that the "her family" Ye Xiao referred to was actually the Liu family. Fang Jing, having grown up, has never been there, nor does she know anything about the Liu Clan Ancestral Hall.

"Why did you go there to steal things? Ancestral halls are supposed to be places to worship the dead, right?" Fang Jing said.

Ye Xiao replied, "Actually, it wasn't exactly stealing. Liu Wenzhuo asked me to do it, so it's more like an unofficial acquisition."

"Enough nonsense, just tell me how this is related to us." Fang Jing said.

At this moment, Fang Jing faintly felt that this matter seemed to be related only to her.

"Liu Shixun hasn't troubled you because Liu Wenzhuo holds something he needs. Now that I've taken this alchemy furnace away, Liu Shixun will surely find it unrealistic to use you to draw out Liu Wenzhuo, so he will definitely come to capture you tonight," Ye Xiao said.

"Are you saying the Liu family now wants to capture Jinger as a hostage?" Xia Mingyue suddenly looked shocked.

Xia Mingyue is not a fool; he can understand the seriousness of the situation.

Ye Xiao laughed and said, "That's probably it."

Xia Mingyue immediately said, "Then why don't we hurry and leave Tulip District? Why come here?"

"The Liu family's spies are inside Tulip District, so surely there are more outside. If I hadn't come back, I feared you wouldn't be able to leave." Ye Xiao said.

Wang Luoxin looked at Ye Xiao and asked, "Should we leave now?"

"Of course we can leave, but where to?" Ye Xiao sighed; it would be better to wait for our chance.

"Who is the rabbit?"

"The people of the Liu family!"

As Ye Xiao finished speaking, everyone could not help but look at each other.

Indeed, Ye Xiao decided to wait for his chance. After placing the Azure Dragon Tripod here, he talked briefly with Xia Mingyue and the others, and then left directly.

Ye Xiao left!

Again, only the five women remained in the living room, surrounding the hidden Azure Dragon Tripod.

"Is Ye Xiao going to confront the Liu family people who come for Fang Jing alone?" Purple Flame asked, looking worriedly at Wang Luoxin.

Wang Luoxin sighed and said, "His individual heroism is too strong."

"Why don't we go help him?" Purple Flame immediately stood up.

Wang Luoxin shook her head and said, "Ye Xiao left us here to prevent those people from suddenly finding this place. Mingyue and Fang Jing can't deal with them; it seems tonight will be another sleepless night."

Xia Mingyue and Fang Jing exchanged glances, seeing helplessness in each other's eyes.

The story splits into two threads!

Leaving the Liu family, Liu Wenjian led seven or eight Liu family guards, all Martial Artists of mid-stage Xuan Rank, directly towards Tulip District.

As Ye Xiao anticipated, the Liu family's spies were spread all around Tulip District. As soon as Fang Jing left, Liu Wenjian would know immediately. On the way, Liu Wenjian constantly communicated with spies near Tulip District, receiving the news that Fang Jing had not left.

This made Liu Wenjian very pleased, understanding that if they couldn't capture Fang Jing, Liu Wenzhuo might successfully refine the legendary Dragon Blood Strengthening Pills, which would be problematic.

Yet, in Liu Wenjian's view, everything was still salvageable because Fang Jing hadn't left Tulip District.

Soon, a black Mercedes stopped near Tulip District, followed closely by a black business car.

Six or seven individuals emerged from the business car and approached the Mercedes.

The Mercedes door opened, and Liu Wenjian stepped out.

"By any means necessary, capture Fang Jing!" Liu Wenjian's face was cold, understanding that if Fang Jing escaped, things could turn dire.

This was a group of powerful Martial Artists, among them Liu Wenzhuo's strength was the weakest but still nearing mid-stage Xuan Rank.

Eight or nine individuals, like shadows in the night, crossed into Tulip District.

Liu Wenjian was well aware of Fang Jing's location, at least received information from his subordinates.

In truth, there was no need for Liu Wenjian to personally capture anyone, but given the importance, he didn't want any flaws in the plan, so he came himself.

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