Chapter 466: Master Ma

Seeing how arrogant Qin Tuo was, Liu Zhenghai's eyes were practically spitting fire.

He snorted coldly and said:

"Brat, I don't care how strong you are. Now that you're in the Capital City, don't even think about leaving alive. You will pay the blood debt for killing my nephew!"

As soon as he said this, the entire crowd of onlookers was stunned.

No one had expected that this young man was the one who had killed Liu Tao.

Now, everyone became extremely curious about Qin Tuo's identity.

After all, not long ago, Liu Tao's death had sent shockwaves through the Capital City!

Everyone was silently wondering which blind fool would dare to kill an heir of the Liu Family.

More people, however, were thinking that since he had provoked the Liu Family, this kid was a dead man walking, no matter who he was.

Many people looked at Qin Tuo with a hint of pity, feeling it was a great shame.

After uttering his threat, Liu Zhenghai's eyes radiated with undisguised killing intent.

If it weren't for Kong Lianqing and the others blocking his path, he would have likely attacked Qin Tuo already.

Qin Tuo, however, wasn't the least bit afraid. He simply shook his head and said with disdain:

"If you think your Liu Family hasn't lost enough people, then by all means, keep provoking me!"

The words were spoken calmly, but they contained a terrifying warning that made the faces of many onlookers pale.

Such audacity!

No one had imagined that Qin Tuo would dare to threaten Liu Zhenghai in front of everyone.

The auction guests, in particular, gasped. On the Liu Family's home turf, the Capital City, who would dare speak to them like that?

Liu Zhenghai's eyes bulged like bronze bells, and he was completely enraged.

He suddenly unleashed a terrifying aura, looking like a ferocious tiger about to pounce on Qin Tuo!

However, Zhu Zifeng and Kong Lianqing immediately stepped forward to shield Qin Tuo, their eyes flashing with a clear warning.

One man represented the Zhu Family, the other the General Security Pavilion. Liu Zhenghai had to carefully consider the weight behind either of them.

Liu Zhenghai panted heavily. He was in an impossible position, unable to back down gracefully in front of so many people.

But there was no way around it; under these circumstances, he absolutely could not attack.

"Liu Zhenghai, I'd advise you to behave yourself!"

Kong Lianqing narrowed his eyes and said slowly.

After all, Liu Zhenghai was still wary of Kong Lianqing's status. Hearing his words, he could only give up with resentment.

However, Liu Zhenghai shot Qin Tuo a vicious, deathly glare and said slowly:

"Brat, be arrogant for now. They can protect you for a moment, but not forever. For killing a member of my Liu Family, you will pay a bloody price."

With that, Liu Zhenghai led his group from the Liu Family away in a huff.

The crowd quickly parted, not daring to provoke the enraged Liu Zhenghai.

After the Liu Family had left, Kong Lianqing shook his head and said with a hint of worry:

"It seems the Liu Family won't let this go. Mr. Qin, you must be extremely careful."

Qin Tuo, however, just smiled contemptuously, clearly not taking the Liu Family's threat to heart.

Beside them, Zhu Guirong quickly seized the opportunity to declare with conviction:

"Mr. Qin, rest assured, the Zhu Family will always protect you. We are even willing to go to war with the Liu Family for your sake!"

Many of the surrounding guests who heard Zhu Guirong's declaration were stunned.

The Zhu Family and the Liu Family were two of the Capital City's great clans. Open conflict between them was normally unthinkable.

But now, to think that Elder Zhu was willing to go to war with the Liu Family for this young man.

'Just what are this young man's origins? How could he possibly be worth such a sacrifice from the Zhu Family?'

For a moment, everyone's minds were in turmoil, and they broke into a flurry of speculation and discussion.

Qin Tuo, however, just smiled broadly and waved a hand, saying:

"It's fine. It's just the puny Liu Family. They can't hurt me!"

Hearing Qin Tuo's confident words, Zhu Guirong nodded, a faint sense of admiration growing in his heart.

'After all,' he thought, 'any other young man facing such a threat from the Liu Family would have pissed his pants in fear by now.'

'But Qin Tuo is so calm and composed. Few people could match his bearing alone.'

At this moment, Kong Lianqing offered a reminder.

"Mr. Qin, since that's settled, let's head into the auction hall!"

Qin Tuo nodded, and the group walked directly into the auction hall.

The auction hall was already packed with guests, all eagerly awaiting the official start of the event.

Just then, Qin Tuo noticed a man in the distance with a sagely, otherworldly air, waiting there in silence.

Seeing the group arrive, the master immediately stood and came forward to greet them.

Zhu Guirong hurried forward, greeted him with a smile, and then turned to introduce him to Qin Tuo.

"This is Master Ma. He is a very famous master in the Capital City, and his eye for appraisal is said to be unparalleled."

Qin Tuo nodded. Only then did he realize that Zhu Guirong had specially invited this Master Ma to help appraise treasures for him.

'If a real Dharma Artifact were to appear at the auction, the Zhu Family would have to acquire it, no matter the cost.'

Master Ma had an arrogant expression. He gave everyone a slight nod and then fell silent.

But he suddenly noticed that the venerable Elder Zhu was surprisingly respectful to a young man like Qin Tuo. 'What's going on here?'

And so, Master Ma deliberately asked:

"Elder Zhu, this young man is…"

Seeing the confusion in Master Ma's eyes, Zhu Guirong praised enthusiastically:

"Master Ma, this is Mr. Qin. His power is immense, far beyond anything you can imagine."

Hearing Zhu Guirong flatter Qin Tuo so extravagantly, Master Ma's brow furrowed deeply.

Thinking Master Ma didn't believe him, Zhu Guirong continued to emphasize:

"Master Ma, don't be fooled by Mr. Qin's youth. His power surpasses even that of veteran experts. You'll understand when you get the chance."

Zhu Guirong didn't dare expose Qin Tuo's identity as a Cultivator in front of so many people, so he only mentioned that his power was formidable.

Master Ma, however, listened with a face full of disdain.

He immediately felt that Zhu Guirong was laying the flattery on a bit too thick.

So, Master Ma said casually:

"Elder Zhu, you mustn't be fooled. There are many swindlers these days!"