<h4>Chapter 1544: Chapter 1540: Who Dares to Cause Trouble at This Old Man’s Auction! (Four updates)</h4>


    For Ren Feifan, only he could insult the Ren Family, but no one else had the right!


    He who insults others must be humiliated in return!


    The Crown Prince sneered at the sight of Ren Feifan’s surging blood gas, and mockingly said, "You, a mere mortal ant, do you know what being of the imperial family means? It signifies an existence you could never aspire to in your whole life! Power, elixirs, strength—all these things you ants struggle for lifetimes to obtain are at my fingertips!


    You wretches groveling at the bottom can never experience such exhrating pleasure."


    Princess Lingxia could no longer bear to listen. Although she wanted to retort against the arrogant Crown Prince, she thought it wiser to remove Ren Feifan from this contentious ce since his presence would only lead to more targeting.


    Moreover, Ren Feifan had the air of a grandmaster and was stubborn. If truly provoked, things would certainly not end well.


    Thus, without any hesitation, she reached out her slender hand and grabbed Ren Feifan’s wrist, expressing her concern, "Master Ren, let’s ignore these people. I’ll take you to rest."


    The crowd, upon seeing Princess Lingxia taking the initiative to grab a man’s hand, was stunned!


    Princess Lingxia had never been involved in any scandal, much less been close to any man. Why was she now leading away some average-looking fellow?


    Naturally, the Crown Prince saw this scene as well. Clenching his fists, his murderous intent wasid bare!


    A woman he could not have, imed by a wretched nobody!


    Was this not mockery in itself?


    He had already sentenced this nobody to death!


    At that moment, Ren Feifan took a deep breath and tried hard to suppress the rage in his heart before finally asking, "Lingxia, I have just one question for you: Is the Crown Prince also going to that hallowed, Hidden Gatend?"


    Princess Lingxia was shocked, not expecting Ren Feifan to ask such a question.


    She suddenly thought of something. Was this man nning to make a move on the Crown Prince within the Secret Realms?


    To kill the Crown Prince?


    Setting aside whether he could aplish that, even if he managed to, was he not afraid of the imperial family’s retribution?


    The imperial family was not the same as the Lei Family!


    The Lei Family was nothing more than a significant n within both the Inner and Outer Hidden Sectors, strong indeed but clearly outssed whenpared to the might of the imperial family!


    Behind the royal family stood forces that no single n could withstand!


    Unless it was one of those utmost powerful sects of the Inner Hidden Gate.


    Despite her doubts, Princess Lingxia still nodded and replied, "He is going, and he can bring a team of ten. If you n to take action inside, I advise you to abandon such thoughts now. The Crown Prince’s strength is far beyond what you can counter, especially with that elder by his side, and possibly even stronger forces."


    Ren Feifan did not continue speaking, his mind seemingly upied with thought.


    Princess Lingxia, looking at Ren Feifan lost in contemtion, sighed deeply and began to lead him away.


    Just as the two were about to leave the auction, the Crown Prince suddenly grabbed the spear of a nearby imperial guard!


    The True Qi in his arm erupted!


    "Whoosh!"


    The spear soared,nding directly in front of Ren Feifan and Princess Lingxia!


    One more step and their lives would be in imminent danger.


    Princess Lingxia, frowning at the spear barring their path, turned angrily and demanded, "What is the meaning of this! Are you not allowing us to leave?"


    The Crown Prince, with his hands in his pockets and a smile ying on his lips, said, "Lingxia, you are free to leave, but..."


    Suddenly he pointed towards Ren Feifan and dered, "But this little brat must stay. He must cooperate with our investigation! How could a mere mortal ant obtain such wealth in such a short time? The source of those fifteen million hidden stones must be rified."


    Even Princess Lingxia, usually temperate, grew angry at being targeted by the Crown Prince like this!


    "The hidden stones are from me, are you satisfied now?" retorted Princess Lingxia.


    "How much hidden stone you have—I am very aware of that. Moreover, don’t forget, the amount in your ounts can be traced through the imperial family’s internal system. So, are you sure you want to help this brat?"


    Princess Lingxia trembled with rage, always a step behind! She felt extremely frustrated but was powerless to act.


    As she pondered a way to deal with the situation, suddenly the figure of an elder appeared and pressed a point on Princess Lingxia’s back.


    "Princess, my apologies!"


    Once again, she was immobilized, not by the third uncle this time, but by the skilled elder by the Crown Prince’s side!


    Princess Lingxia’s eyes widened, and she furiously eximed, "Who do you think you are toy hands on me?"


    But the Crown Prince said, "Elder Xun, don’t worry. I’ve got this, and I gave the order! Even if word reaches my father, you need not fear!"


    "You!" Princess Lingxia knew arguing was pointless, so she turned to Ren Feifan, "Ren Feifan, go quickly! Don’t worry about me."


    "Escape? Haha, before we rify the source of that money, this brat isn’t going anywhere!" dered the Crown Prince with a wave of his hand, and ordered Elder Xun, "Elder Xun, seize this brat. If he resists, break his legs!"


    "Yes, Your Highness!"


    The elder’s eyes gleamed with a sinister smile. His strength was nearly unmatched in the hall!


    When he wanted someone to stay, they must stay!


    He gathered True Qi in his hand and shed it towards Ren Feifan!


    This strike would leave Ren Feifan either dead or severely injured!


    This time, Ren Feifan didn’t dodge; instead, he had a smile on his lips.


    What does your strength matter? Do you really think I have no one on my side? He could feel an aura of a powerful being approaching!


    And just as the elder’s palm was about to reach him, with the gusting wind causing Ren Feifan some pain, suddenly, a cold bellow echoed through the hall, "This is my auction house, and I would like to see who dares to act!"


    Upon hearing this voice, the host, fidgeting on stage, paled!


    Because the old man behind the auction had unexpectedlye forth!


    This was trouble!


    If that old man found out the auction was botched, not only would he face consequences, but every troublemaker in the hall wouldn’t get off scot-free either!


    Including the high and mighty Crown Prince!


    (PS: Haha, running a bitte, but one more Chapter ising! Writing as we speak! A promise kept.)