In the Gongsun Family, Gongsun Lie also came to know of Ye Luo’s arrival at the Capital City. His eyes narrowed, gleaming with a sharp light, and soon he left the place to enter another room where the master Gui Mu was meditating.

"Is there something you need?" Gui Mu opened his eyes and looked at Gongsun Lie.

"Master Gui Mu, that Ye Luo you asked me to keep an eye on, he has now arrived in the Capital City."

"He has come to the Capital City!" Gui Mu’s expression narrowed as he said, "This person has several individuals with uncommon constitutions by his side, and I have a premonition that he is extraordinary. Capture him, and we might make a great gain."

"Yes, Master," Gongsun Lie nodded before adding, "Master, the auction event in the Capital City is about to begin. Many Hidden Sect forces have already converged in secret. It seems they all want to get that map. Do we need to intervene when the time comes?"

"This treasure from Sheng Tianyang is of great importance. Even if the Situ Family obtains it, they may not be able to keep it, and it might even bring them fatal trouble. It would be better to think of ways to acquire other items at the auction, which could be more useful," spoke Gui Mu with an icy tone.

"What the Master says is right."

"Also, you have been tasked with finding seven pure Yin females born in a Yin year and a Yin month. So far, we have only found five. The remaining two must be located as soon as possible. Without the Nine Yin constitution to act as a sacrifice, we can only rely on the seven pure Yin females to elevate the Blood-Drinking Savage Sword to a Superior Grade Spiritual Artifact. We must find them quickly," Gui Mu stated coldly.

Gongsun Lie solemnly said, "Master, rest assured, I will certainly find the remaining two pure Yin females as quickly as possible."

As the moon set and the sun rose, a new day dawned and the entire Capital City buzzed with activity, for today was the engagement day of Ji Lingtian, the young master of Century Group, and Qin Yuru, the helmsperson of the Qin Group.

These two corporations were among the most powerful in Huaxia presently, capable of swaying the nation’s economy and affecting the interests of countless individuals.

Their union signified the alliance of two corporate giants, shaking the entire Huaxia business community, naturally attracting the attention of many.

Although this was "only" an engagement, the ceremony was celebrated with more grandeur than many wedding ceremonies. Business figures from Huaxia’s commercial world, worth billions and tens of billions, gathered in the Capital City, ready to attend the engagement ceremony.

All significant military, political, and business personalities, as well as all major families in the Capital City, received invitations without exception. The Ji Family’s arrangement for this engagement ceremony was set to be quite sensational.

At this moment in the Ji Family estate, within one of the rooms, Ji Lingtian’s brows were tightly furrowed. The cause of his distress was that the assassin he had sent to kill Ye Luo last night hadn’t returned and there was no news at all. This filled Ji Lingtian’s heart with unease, wondering if something had happened to his man.

Yet, it seemed improbable, given that he had sent a Saint Realm second layer expert, who in this secular world could be considered an overwhelmingly powerful being.

Ye Luo, with his strength and background, was not likely to kill such a person, but Ji Lingtian could not fathom what had actually transpired.

"Young Master, what should we do now? Do you think this guy might show up at the engagement ceremony today?" The man standing before Ji Lingtian asked with some hesitation.

"He wouldn’t dare!" Ji Lingtian’s fist clenched, his eyes sparkling with a cold intent to kill, and his entire being surged with a chilly aura.

"Ling Tian, it’s almost time!"

The door to the room opened, and Ji Lingtian’s father Ji Mo walked in. Seeing Ji Lingtian’s unusual expression, he couldn’t help but ask, "Ling Tian, what happened? Your expression suggests that something must have occurred."

With eyes sharp as a hawk’s, Ji Mo watched Ji Lingtian, whose pupils flickered slightly.

"Father, there is something I need to discuss with you," Ji Lingtian said, looking directly at Ji Mo before spilling everything about Qin Yuru.

Ji Mo’s expression remained unchanged, his eyes slightly narrowed as he said in a deep voice, "You should have spoken of this matter sooner."

"Father, what do you think we should do now?" Ji Lingtian asked.

"Since it has come to this, the engagement ceremony must proceed without any mishap, or else it’s the entire Ji Family and Century Group that will lose face, not to mention how we will be utterly disgraced."

"As long as the engagement ceremony is completed and we have control of the Qin Group, dispose of that woman. There can be no existence of shame in our Ji Family," Ji Mo said indifferently, his eyes flickering with profound light.

"You need not worry about that boy; I will have someone take care of him. Just focus on getting through today’s engagement ceremony. Moreover, I’ve heard your master will be attending, so you must lift your spirits," added Ji Mo, patting Ji Lingtian on the shoulder before walking out, while a sharp glint crossed Ji Lingtian’s eyes.

In Capital City, within that Mysterious Valley, Ye Luo arrived here.

At that moment, Feng Tian was sitting cross-legged in the center of the valley, enveloped in thick nature’s spiritual energy, as he continuously condensed his True Qi, transforming it into True Yuan. Sensing Ye Luo’s arrival, Feng Tian ceased his cultivation and opened his eyes to look at Ye Luo.

"How goes your cultivation?" Ye Luo asked, looking at Feng Tian.

"My strength has now surpassed the ninth level of the Saint Realm. A portion of my True Qi has transformed into True Yuan. Once all the True Qi becomes True Yuan, I can return to the Hua Yuan Realm," Feng Tian replied.

"Good, but you may not be able to cultivate today. I need to do something, and I require your assistance," Ye Luo said bluntly.

Today was the day of Qin Yuru and Ji Lingtian’s engagement ceremony. Naturally, Ye Luo could not let this ceremony proceed. Not fully understanding the Ji Family’s strength, he indeed needed a powerful presence to command authority at the event. With Feng Tian’s strength, he was certainly fit for the role. Hence, Ye Luo specifically sought Feng Tian out.

At the Emperor Hotel, the outside was now filled with a variety of luxury cars, including Mercedes, Land Rover, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maybach, and Rolls-Royce, resembling a grand car exhibition.

The wedding of Ji Lingtian and Qin Yuru was being held here, and these cars belonged to the executives of major corporations and members of Capital City’s leading families, with men and women dressed in wealth and splendor entering the Emperor Hotel.

Everyone who arrived at the hotel today could be considered part of Huaxia’s upper echelon, people of wealth and influence. The entire Emperor Hotel was even booked by Century Group, not allowing any outsiders to be present.

Each person entering the Emperor Hotel had to show an invitation to gain entry. The event was graced by high-ranking figures such as the Family Head of the Leng Family with Leng Pengzhan and Leng Ruobing, the Family Head of the Jiang Family with Jiang Feiyun, the Family Head of the Mu Family with the elder Mu Qingsong, and the Family Head of the Han Family with the young master Han Xing from Capital City’s top five families.