Chapter 1151: The True Villain

Everyone was stunned.

All the guests in the venue were completely dumbfounded!

The mighty Nine Paths尊者 (Respected Elder) suddenly stopped his momentum and bowed to the newcomer. This was already unexpected, but then the other party bluntly demanded the treasure, and the elder actually smiled and offered to give it away?

Isn't this like turning the other cheek after being slapped on one side?

For the Nine Paths尊者 to humble himself to such an extent, this person's cultivation must far exceed everyone's imagination!

Such a powerful figure would actually come to Sunshine Island?

It was truly unbelievable!

Shock spread through the crowd. Including the leaders of the three great sects, hundreds of people stood frozen in place, staring from a distance. Even though they were several meters away, they didn't dare to move a single step, as if the entire venue had been locked down by an invisible force!

The people on the stage were even more terrified, their faces pale.

In Liu Yuantai's eyes, a hidden sense of awe kept surfacing. Even as he looked at the newcomer's back, the fear in his heart grew stronger.

However.

The tough guy in their eyes was even more confused than they were!

Yi Feng was completely dumbfounded.

He had clearly made a bold statement about robbing the treasure.

In theory, the person in charge should have ordered his men to immediately kill him, a blatant robber in public.

But instead, the other party showed no temper at all and even offered to give the treasure away?

What happened to being beaten to death on the spot?

The examples he had heard about weren't like this!

Could it be that he had overacted and scared the old man out of his wits?

Please don't let that be the case...

This was Yi Feng's first time robbing someone, and he didn't have much experience. Seeing that the atmosphere was off, he started to feel a bit panicked.

He smacked his lips and quickly spoke up.

"Did you not hear me clearly?"

As he spoke, Yi Feng pointed behind him and patiently explained.

"What I mean is, I want to rob the treasure—that Five-Grade Soul-Calming Grass on the stage, the one that's about to be auctioned!"

Yi Feng grew more anxious as he spoke and couldn't help but take a step forward to ask again.

"Now, do you understand...?"

"Understood! Understood!"

The old man nodded hurriedly.

"If you understand, then why aren't you taking action?"

Yi Feng rolled his eyes, feeling utterly speechless. Was this old man a bit slow or something?

However.

Just as he thought the old man had finally reacted and was about to take action against him, the old man instead dashed toward the stage, grabbed the Five-Grade Soul-Calming Grass, jumped down, and presented it to Yi Feng with both hands.

The old man's face was all smiles, looking like a big smart guy!

"Please accept this grass, and if there has been any neglect, I hope you can forgive us!"

Damn it!

Yi Feng, who had been building up his emotions, was almost driven to curse by this ridiculous move!

He said he understood!

What the hell does he understand?!

I've said it multiple times—this is a robbery! A robbery!

Can we be serious here?

Even if you don't send the whole crowd to attack me, at least show some respect and send a few people to fight! Just handing over the treasure like that—what kind of game is this?

This is just absurd!

Despite his anger, Yi Feng couldn't help but start to wonder.

Something's not right.

Wasn't it said that villains were everywhere, and that robbers would definitely be beaten to death?

Yi Feng was left utterly confused, his head full of black lines, and he began to question his life.

What the hell is going on here?

The two of them stared at each other, wide-eyed.

On the stage, Old Liu and the guards were already pale with fear.

The hundreds of guests were even more terrified, their eyes filled with awe!

Indeed!

This tough guy was definitely far stronger than the Nine Paths尊者!

Otherwise, with the Nine Paths尊者's status, he would never have groveled like this, even disregarding his own reputation and willingly offering up the treasure!

The truth was now clear, and the entire venue was filled with fear!

A few people who had been quietly discussing earlier felt their pants grow warm, and as the cool breeze blew, they began to lose sensation in their legs, almost on the verge of tears!

That powerhouse was definitely at least a fourth-grade Heavenly Tier existence!

The experts from various sects were so scared that their legs felt like they were filled with lead, and they breathed cautiously, their eyes fixed on the Soul-Calming Grass being offered, silently praying!

Even Lu Xinlan, the steward of the Treasure Pavilion, was overwhelmed with mixed emotions, staring blankly into the distance.

The expressions on the faces of the three sect leaders were even more varied!

Lu Renkuang's face had already turned pale.

This person could overpower Chen Jiudao, and he knew he was no match. Gritting his teeth as he watched the treasure being offered, even someone as proud as him didn't dare to make a sound!

This kind of fear made him feel utterly humiliated.

The other two, however, were even more delighted, continuously praying that this powerhouse would accept the treasure!

Feeling the expectant gazes of hundreds of people...

Yi Feng's eyes narrowed with suspicion, and he frowned as he looked at the old man in front of him.

"This isn't right."

"Why aren't you sending people to attack me? I heard that Sunshine Island is full of villains, and that people have been beaten to death at auction venues before. Why are you just giving me the treasure when I try to rob you?"

If it weren't for the fact that he was completely baffled, Yi Feng wouldn't have laid his cards on the table like this.

He just wanted to know the truth.

If there was something wrong with the process, he could learn from it and try again.

But these words struck Chen Jiudao like a knife to the heart!

Send people to attack?

Hah...

Damn it!

Is this even human language?

If it were anyone else, as long as I could beat them, I would have already taken action! Why would I need to smile and play the fool like this?!

Not only did you step on me to take the treasure, but you also have to humiliate me with your words?

As the saying goes, killing someone is as simple as a nod of the head.

But this kind of behavior, killing someone and then trampling on their heart, is truly the act of a tyrant among tyrants, arrogance among arrogance.

Disgusting!

Absolutely disgusting!

Even though his heart was filled with rage, Chen Jiudao didn't dare to show it.

His lips twitched a few times, and he quickly forced a smile to explain!

"Sir, you must be joking..."

"Our Treasure Pavilion has always been courteous and reasonable! If you are in urgent need of the treasure, it must be because you are facing some difficulty. Helping those in need is our duty. After all, lending a helping hand has always been a fine virtue of Sunshine Island. If we can make a friend, what is a mere material possession worth?"

Even though his heart was bleeding, his words were still smooth and elegant.

His speech was filled with righteousness, as if he were truly a generous and kind-hearted person. Not only was Yi Feng stunned, but even the local experts around them were gradually left dumbfounded.

This kind of quick-witted nonsense was truly unmatched.

Holding the spirit grass and clasping his fists in salute, Chen Jiudao mustered his courage to probe further.

"Sir, you seem unfamiliar. May I ask your esteemed name? You must be from outside, right?"

Yi Feng nodded in confusion.

"Yes, my name is Yi Feng. I just arrived on the island..."

Chen Jiudao smiled knowingly, his voice growing louder.

"Indeed."

"Mr. Yi, since you've just arrived on Sunshine Island, you must have been misled by rumors. While there are indeed some villains on the island, we are all good and kind people. How could we just attack someone for no reason?"

"As for the rumors about the auction venue, they are pure lies! The idea that the island is full of villains is slander!"

"Please accept this gift, Mr. Yi, and do not refuse. If you don't mind, I would be honored to welcome you to the Treasure Pavilion for tea someday!"

His words became smoother and more confident as he spoke!

The entire venue was left in disbelief, almost convinced by his speech.

Everyone was wide-eyed and utterly confused!

Only Lu Xinlan's eyes suddenly lit up.

If they could use this treasure to gain favor...

First, it would avoid unnecessary casualties; second, it would allow them to befriend such a powerful expert. If they could gain even a bit of his assistance in the future, it would be worth far more than the treasure itself!

Thinking this, Lu Xinlan also smiled and bowed in agreement.

"Please accept the gift, sir. Do not refuse!"

Hearing the repeated enthusiastic offers, Yi Feng's heart sank.

Damn...

So, I was misled by rumors?

That can't be right.

Before coming here, I heard that the East Sea was full of villains, and the stories I heard were consistent. Bao Congxin, whom I saved, had no reason to lie.

After pondering for a moment, Yi Feng remained half-convinced.

He glanced around for a few seconds.

Behind the beautiful woman who had spoken, there were three people standing at the front, seemingly of high status. They were probably the leaders of the three great sects.

People of such status probably wouldn't lie, right?

Yi Feng took a step forward, frowning as he tentatively asked,

"Is all of this true? Is Sunshine Island really this good?"

"You're just giving this away?"

Instantly.

The three sect leaders broke out in a cold sweat!