The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 2158 - 2147: Evasion with Ease

South Square.

Inside the VIP room of the Array Magic Pavilion.

Xue Wanqing, Yun Rong, Zhao Xingtu, and others who came to watch the competition were all left in awe.

Yun Rong exhaled and said, "It seems that another extraordinary figure has emerged in this Four Masters Championship. It’s a pity that Brother Ye didn’t come to watch today’s preliminary of the Talisman Masters! The talent of this Black Masked Man in talismans is truly astonishing."

Zhao Xingtu chuckled, "Old Yun, I think this Black Masked Man isn’t as impressive as the Pavilion Master. Besides being a grandmaster in formations, the Pavilion Master is also a Fourth-Rank Alchemist. This Black Masked Man can’t be compared to the Pavilion Master."

Xue Wanqing and Yun Rong among others hadn’t told Zhao Xingtu that Ye Chenfeng wasn’t just Fourth-Rank; even Xue Wanqing and the others believed that Ye Chenfeng was at Seventh-Rank!

Yun Rong and Xue Wanqing agreed deeply with Zhao Xingtu’s words. Although the Black Masked Man’s talent in talismans was impressive, there was still a considerable gap compared to the prodigy Ye Chenfeng.

None of them could guess that the one shining on the high stage was Ye Chenfeng himself.

After Ye Chenfeng broke the records previously held by Yu Shiqing and Duan Dongyan, the VIP rooms were already buzzing with anticipation.

This is a genius!

A genius who might one day surpass Yu Shiqing and Duan Dongyan in the field of Talisman Mastery.

The most crucial aspect is that this genius seems to belong to no sect, not even as a disciple of the Talisman Master Pavilion, inspiring many major sects to have thoughts.

Particularly Xiao Yao Palace, Heavenly Sword Sect, Demonic Flame Valley, the Jins, and the Murongs, they are very interested in this Black Masked Man! They are already pondering how to bring this Black Masked Man into their sects.

Within these five major powers, previously Ye Chenfeng refused recruitment, with Demonic Flame Valley and the Murongs taking it lightly, but Xiao Yao Palace, Heavenly Sword Sect, and the Jins were quite indignant. To them, Ye Chenfeng’s refusal was a path to self-destruction, and they had already given up on recruiting Ye Chenfeng, intending to eliminate him during the Tianxuan Grand Ceremony.

At this moment.

The discussions in the VIP rooms of these five factions were almost identical. They immediately ordered investigations into this Black Masked Man, and once the preliminary round ended, they planned to have people secretly follow this Masked Man to discover his whereabouts.

Amidst the fervent spectator stands.

In the seats occupied by Wu Lingxiang and Jiang Caixuan, they both felt a familiarity with the Black Masked Man’s aura.

But they couldn’t fathom it, especially since Ye Chenfeng’s aura had been altered by Old Bai and Old Hei, and even with their magical tools, they couldn’t determine that the Black Masked Man was actually Ye Chenfeng.

Besides, they knew Ye Chenfeng as an Array Master and an Alchemist, making them even less likely to associate him with Ye Chenfeng.

Jiang Caixuan, who wore a black veil, remarked, "The Central Continent is becoming increasingly extraordinary. To complete a Second Level Talisman Board in a single breath, this person’s talent in talismans is absolutely terrifying."

Wu Lingxiang merely nodded slightly, indicating her agreement with Jiang Caixuan’s observation.

Completing in one breath is worlds apart from two breaths, and even where they’re from, no one could achieve it; at best, they could complete a Second Level Talisman Board in one and a half breaths.

The silent Wu Lingxiang finally couldn’t help but speak, "With Ye Chenfeng’s proficiency in formations and alchemy, he’s worthy of joining our ranks. This Black Masked Man is quite good too, and he undoubtedly has a promising future."

Jiang Caixuan replied, "Wu Lingxiang, are you implying that you want to bring Ye Chenfeng and this Black Masked fellow back to the Wus? That’s impossible; our Jiangs are set on these two. How about this: you take the Black Masked Man, and after the Tianxuan Grand Ceremony, I’ll take Ye Chenfeng."

Wu Lingxiang retorted, not backing down, "You can take the Black Masked Man, but Ye Chenfeng cannot be taken back to the Jiangs by you."

"Oh dear, has our fairy Wu taken a liking to someone? Competing with me, a demoness, for a man?" Jiang Caixuan teased.

Wu Lingxiang couldn’t endure Jiang Caixuan’s teasing; her face, concealed beneath a white veil, flushed lightly. She snorted coldly through her nose and remained silent.

These two women, unbeknownst to them. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

The Ye Chenfeng and Black Masked Man they were arguing over were one and the same person.

On the high stage.

Gu Xin’er stood in daze, staring at Ye Chenfeng, her frustration growing as she watched his composed gaze.

How could Ye Chenfeng complete a Second Level Talisman Board in a single breath?

After a moment, Gu Xin’er bit her silver teeth and said, "I won’t lose to you, and this is just the preliminary! When it comes to the finals and crafting Spirit Talismans, I will undoubtedly surpass you."

Having said that.

Gu Xin’er stormed off the high stage in a huff, disappearing from South Square. It seemed she was preparing for the upcoming finals.

Yu Shiqing and Duan Dongyan, two old fellows, had also finished bickering, consistently indulgent of Gu Xin’er’s whims.

Now, these two old men were entirely focused on Ye Chenfeng.

Yu Shiqing and Duan Dongyan ignored the other contestants, their faces flushed with excitement as they appeared on Ye Chenfeng’s left and right.

Yu Shiqing grasped Ye Chenfeng’s right arm.

Duan Dongyan grasped Ye Chenfeng’s left arm.

Yu Shiqing said, "Young man, interested in becoming my disciple? I..."

Duan Dongyan interrupted Yu Shiqing, "Young man, don’t listen to this old man. He already has a disciple and can’t teach you wholeheartedly, but I’m different. I have no official disciple under my wing and can focus solely on mentoring you."

"Old Duan, stop babbling here. I can betroth Xin’er to this young man, allowing them to explore talisman mastery together, fostering quicker progress." Yu Shiqing shouted, his face turning scarlet with anger.

Ye Chenfeng, captured by the two old men, deliberately altered his voice and said, "Respected elders, the talisman competition isn’t entirely over. Shouldn’t we discuss these matters after the finals?"

Ye Chenfeng had no interest in becoming a disciple of Yu Shiqing or Duan Dongyan. His participation in this Talisman Master competition was solely for the Talisman Realm of the Talisman Master Pavilion.

Yu Shiqing and Duan Dongyan acquiesced to Ye Chenfeng’s suggestion.

After repeated reminders, they reluctantly released Ye Chenfeng for the time being.

Following Yu Shiqing and Duan Dongyan’s announcement of the finalists list.

Seizing the moment as Yu Shiqing and Duan Dongyan wrapped up.

Ye Chenfeng swiftly made his exit. His identity must not be revealed to others at this time.

After Ye Chenfeng departed from South Square at full speed, he realized something was amiss.

Confirmed by Old Bai Wu Fengxian and Old Hei Jiang Yuntian, someone was indeed tailing Ye Chenfeng.

Thus, Ye Chenfeng didn’t leave in the direction of the Tian Shun Auction House branch. He zigzagged through Spirit Artifact City, eventually entering a secluded alley.

Upon entering the alley, he promptly entered a minor world.

Before long, the first group of people arrived, finding no one in the shadowy alley.

The first group hurried into the depths of the alley.

Soon after.

The second wave.

The third wave.

...

After the tenth group appeared, the alley was tranquil once more.

Aside from the five powers like Xiao Yao Palace interested in the Black Masked Man, other sects were also taking action.

Inside the minor world, Ye Chenfeng keenly sensed wave after wave of people outside. Thankfully, he had the minor world to utilize, allowing him to easily evade these stalkers; otherwise, shaking them off would indeed be troublesome.

Staying a while longer inside the minor world.

After confirming no one else would appear and sensing no other stalker’s presence nearby.

Ye Chenfeng returned to the alley from the minor world.

His clothes were changed back, and the black mask had been removed.

Ye Chenfeng, before leaving the alley, verified once more that no one was at the alley’s entrance before heading quickly to the Tian Shun Auction House branch. He aimed to arrive before Xue Wanqing and the others returned since they would likely be delayed at South Square for a while.

...(To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets at Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)