"What do you want?" Chen Jie's expression changed slightly.
"That's right, you're not alone. And I just got news that Xiao Ding is one of yours!"
"Chen Jie, oh Chen Jie, not only do you want to protect Ding Qing, but you also want to participate in our Gu family's ancient cultivation method auction. You are killing with a poisoned heart! How can our Gu family tolerate such an insult?"
"If you can't give me a satisfactory explanation today, then I'll have to deal with Xiao Ding first, and then start with the people around you!"
"You should feel honored, because usually, we would directly take forceful measures to make you submit, leaving you no room for negotiation. Warning you in advance is enough for you to be proud!" Gu Bao said slowly.
Chen Jie's face darkened. "Since that's the case, then don't blame me for being impolite! If you dare to touch Xiao Ding, you won't be able to leave this place alive today!"
With a wave of Chen Jie's hand, a trapping formation appeared. Gu Bao's expression changed slightly.
"You think a mere formation can stop me?"
"Old man, what about us!"
As soon as the words fell, a crisp voice sounded. Wang Xiaoyan and Lin Mengjiao arrived hand in hand. The two smiled faintly, and Lin Mengjiao directly blocked Gu Bao's path.
"Mengjiao, Xiaoyan, why are you here?" Seeing the two, Chen Jie couldn't help but ask in surprise.
Wang Xiaoyan smiled and said, "Chen Jie, you're in such big trouble and you didn't tell me! Anyway, I have Jiang Xue with me, so I've returned Mengjiao to you!"
Lin Mengjiao said, "Master, this old bastard dares to threaten you with the people around you. I think he's tired of living. I'll deal with him for you!" With that, Lin Mengjiao directly attacked Gu Bao without holding back.
Seeing how beautiful Lin Mengjiao and Wang Xiaoyan were, Gu Bao's heart skipped a beat. Even though he was an old man who had seen countless beautiful bodies, the moment he saw Lin Mengjiao and Wang Xiaoyan, he felt as if he had fallen in love. While amazed by their beauty, he was also furious at Lin Mengjiao's disrespect.
"Girl, how dare you disrespect me? You're looking for death!" He immediately met Lin Mengjiao.
"Old bastard, who dies is not yet decided!" Lin Mengjiao drew her soft sword and unleashed several swift strikes.
"What? This kid has such a master by his side!" Gu Bao immediately felt the pressure. Although Lin Mengjiao appeared charming and delicate, when she attacked, he realized her strength was extraordinary, almost reaching Wang Xiaoyan's level. While he didn't think Lin Mengjiao was his match, wasn't Chen Jie still by her side? If the two of them joined forces, he might not be able to escape today. Thinking of this, he felt both shocked and angry. He, a dignified member of the Gu family, was actually in danger today!
"Enough! Stop!" Gu Bao shouted softly. As Lin Mengjiao stopped, he said to Chen Jie with a grim expression, "Do you think I'm bullying you with my status? You're wrong, I'm giving you a chance to turn back!" "If you don't comply, you will face the wrath of our Gu family. Do you really think you can resist them with just the two of you? Don't be ungrateful!"
Chen Jie secretly thought that if that were the case, then the other party's actions were indeed not excessive. After all, he didn't know his strength. Chen Jie hadn't even used his bronze sword or his cultivation abilities from beginning to end. Otherwise, he believed Gu Bao would have reconsidered his attitude towards him. However, as things stood, Chen Jie didn't want to completely fall out with him. With a thought, he said, "If you want an explanation, I can give it to you."
"What explanation?" Gu Bao quickly asked.
"That is, let the auction proceed smoothly!"
Gu Bao's face darkened. "Are you joking with me?"
Chen Jie said, "The rules I set will not be easily changed. The auction will allow your Gu family to retrieve the ancient cultivation methods, and as for Ding Qing and his daughter, you can catch them after they leave Pinghe Villa!"
"You want us to pay to buy back what originally belonged to us?" Gu Bao's face was grim.
Chen Jie smiled, "Originally, Ding Qing and his daughter took your Gu family's things. Now they are just exchanging them for wealth. If you retrieve the ancient cultivation methods, you can find a way to get Ding Qing and his daughter's money back. This hasn't changed anything."
"You say it so easily. If Ding Qing and his daughter get the money and keep staying at your place, do we have to wait indefinitely?" Gu Bao said with a frustrated laugh.
"This is simple. Your Gu family just needs to rent all the villas. When their housing expires, our hotel can refuse to let them check in on the grounds that the rooms are already booked!"
Gu Bao's expression was uncertain. Given their Gu family's status, they would never agree to Chen Jie's terms. But the crucial problem was that the strength Chen Jie had shown, even he couldn't defeat. And Chen Jie had a master, an old bastard. If things escalated, Chen Jie's master would probably not agree either.
"What if I don't agree?" Gu Bao said.
Chen Jie said, "You can refuse. Your Gu family can attack me, but if you dare to threaten the people around me, then you die now! It doesn't matter who comes!"
"What big talk!" Gu Bao burst into laughter. "Your arrogance is beyond reason! I'm actually starting to appreciate you a little!" "Alright! I agree! Chen Jie, after we deal with Ding Qing and his daughter, be prepared to face the wrath of our Gu family!"
"I know what I'm doing!" Chen Jie said, "Let Xiao Ding be in charge of the auction!"
"Hmph!" Gu Bao did not refuse and was about to leave with a cold snort. Seeing him about to leave, Lin Mengjiao said coldly, "Old bastard, you'd better behave, or you'll regret it!"
"Be careful of words that bring disaster!" Gu Bao glanced at Wang Xiaoyan again and said disdainfully, "An ordinary person, is she worthy of getting involved in this matter? Overestimating herself! Thinking she can disregard our Gu family just because she has a little strength. Pray for Chen Jie!" With that, he left.
Wang Xiaoyan quickly ran to Chen Jie's side. "Chen Jie, are you alright? Is what he said true? Are you really in danger?" Lin Mengjiao's pretty face was solemn. "That old bastard does have some strength. Even I only have a fifty percent chance of winning against him!"
What? Wang Xiaoyan was shocked. Chen Jie was alone. And Gu Bao represented the entire family. If Lin Mengjiao only had a fifty percent chance against him, even if Chen Jie could defeat Gu Bao, he probably couldn't face the entire Gu family. Although Jiang Xue's security company now had a large number of martial arts experts, they were no match for truly top-tier martial artists. Thinking of this, Wang Xiaoyan was anxious. "What should we do!" Wang Xiaoyan worried, "Chen Jie, do you have the ability to deal with them?"
"I should be able to! I've had some breakthroughs recently. If my martial arts ability breaks through again, I'm confident I can face the entire Gu family!"