The Strongest Dandy in the City

There are still two days until the opening of the Valley of Divine Instruments.

Anyone wishing to approach the mouth of the Valley of Divine Instruments must undergo a check by He Yuantian and his team, especially those artifact refiners who are unfamiliar to them.

Of course, if one is a somewhat renowned artifact refiner in the Upper World, they can naturally bypass this inspection.

Artifact refiners are inherently very proud. Although the Hes are a dominant family in the Upper World, being meticulously inspected is a great humiliation for these refiners, and many already showed displeasure on their faces.

Qi Kangfu and Zhang Hezhi, the two ancestors of the Soul Instrument Pavilion, were present, and naturally Shi Wan’an and Li Muyan were too. After having many of their doubts about artifact refining resolved by Ye Chenfeng, they went into seclusion and only recently came out to head to the Valley of Divine Instruments. They learned that the Ye brother they previously met was actually one of the wanted persons pursued by the Hes. Moreover, the Hes issued another highest-level wanted notice for Ye Chenfeng.

It is rumored that Ye Chenfeng colluded with extraterrestrial demons, but Shi Wan’an and Li Muyan didn’t believe it. Having interacted with Ye Chenfeng, they harbored a very positive impression of him.

Back then, Ye Chenfeng patiently answered their questions, earning their deep gratitude for imparting his knowledge, so they were undoubtedly on Ye Chenfeng’s side.

Shi Wan’an conveyed via sound transmission to Li Muyan, "Old Li, do you think Brother Ye will come here?"

Li Muyan replied using sound transmission, "We told Brother Ye about the special qualities of the Valley of Divine Instruments, which is immensely alluring to every artifact refiner, even supreme refiners. Brother Ye should definitely come."

Shi Wan’an frowned, "If Brother Ye comes here, we must act when the opportunity arises to ensure he doesn’t fall into danger."

While Shi Wan’an and Li Muyan were communicating through sound transmission, many surrounding artifact refiners were discussing the recent incidents in the Upper World, and those waiting for inspection looked increasingly grim.

"Have you heard? Recently, in Sky Pole City, a force named the Ye Sect suddenly emerged and reportedly wiped out the ruling Guos in one fell swoop."

"Indeed, I heard it had connections with a disowned Guo family member expelled by the Guos."

"What’s Sky Pole City worth? What’s so great about the Guos? Their family didn’t even have a Peak Divine Emperor. This Ye Sect, popping up out of nowhere and causing such a scene in the Upper World, I doubt it will last long."

...

News about the Ye Sect hasn’t fully spread yet, like the detail about four Peak Divine Emperors in the sect.

Disguised as an old man, Ye Chenfeng spotted Shi Wan’an and Li Muyan and transmitted to them, "Dear Brothers, how have you been?"

Upon recognizing the voice in their minds, Shi Wan’an and Li Muyan were momentarily startled, but Ye Chenfeng continued, "Dear Brothers, I’m right beside you on your right, the old man in a gray robe."

"I must enter the Valley of Divine Instruments. The Hes might have hidden strong individuals ready to attack me the moment I show myself. I need your assistance."

"The way He Yuantian checks these artifact refiners, many are already dissatisfied. Can you incite their discontent?"

"Most of the Upper World’s artifact refiners are here. If they all express dissatisfaction with the Hes’ actions, I doubt the Hes will dare continue with individual checks."

Upon hearing this.

After some consideration, Li Muyan transmitted to Ye Chenfeng, "Brother Ye, leave this to us."

Shi Wan’an and Li Muyan were influential among the Upper World’s artifact refiners. Present were not just those from the Soul Instrument Pavilion but many unaffiliated refiners too.

With good rapport among the refiners, Shi Wan’an and Li Muyan selected a few skilled refiners and transmitted to them.

Li Muyan transmitted to one surnamed Wang, "Old Wang, as a representative of the loose-cultivator artifact refiners, are you going to let a junior from the Hes behave so rudely? It’s truly disgraceful for us refiners! The Hes just don’t respect us."

Next, he contacted another surnamed Zhao, "Old Zhao, don’t you think this junior from the Hes is overstepping? This is the opening of the Valley of Divine Instruments, and his behavior here is absurd."

...

Meanwhile, Shi Wan’an did likewise by reaching out to several skilled refiners.

After hearing the transmissions from Li Muyan and Shi Wan’an, these artifact refiners felt a strong resonance, especially seeing Qi Kangfu and Zhang Hezhi, as renowned refiners, siding with a junior from the Hes.

The Hes are indeed a dominant family, but a mere junior from them should not be so audacious.

"Junior He, as the opening day of the Valley of Divine Instruments approaches, what do you mean by making things difficult for us refiners here? Does every one of us need your inspection? Isn’t this too domineering?"

Once an artifact refiner spoke up.

Those about to be inspected grew indignant, clearly showing dissatisfaction on their faces.

"Yeah, why are we being inspected? How does their people search concern us?"

"Exactly, whom did we offend from the Hes to deserve being inspected one by one? Besides, this place doesn’t belong to the Hes."

...

As it’s said, strength in numbers emboldens. Many refiners began clamoring in agreement.

Li Muyan also spoke up, "Junior He, your actions are indeed improper. There’s no one here that you are searching for. Continuing like this insults the dignity of artifact refiners."

Shi Wan’an, eyeing Qi Kangfu and Zhang Hezhi, shouted, "Are you two geezers still worthy of being called artifact refiners? What are you trying to do?"

With Li Muyan and Shi Wan’an speaking, the other refiners grew bolder, and aside from those linked to Qi Kangfu and Zhang Hezhi, most stared angrily, emotions on the verge of boiling over. He Yuantian’s face turned exceedingly displeased.

Qi Kangfu and Zhang Hezhi felt like they had swallowed flies, knowing that if this continued, things might spiral beyond control.

Qi Kangfu transmitted to He Yuantian, "Junior He, let’s pause for a bit. If this goes on, most transcendent realm refiners will develop a distaste for the Hes."

The sentiment of Upper World’s larger body of refiners turning sour isn’t favorable for the Hes since they too need refiners.

After a moment’s silence, He Yuantian gritted his teeth, saying, "I was inconsiderate earlier."

This was a concession.

After He Yuantian’s concession, the camouflaged Ye Chenfeng mingled through the crowd, arriving by Li Muyan and Shi Wan’an’s side.

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