"This guy’s strength is far from simple, I’m afraid he might be even stronger than me," Ye Luo said, a hint of coldness flashing through his eyes.

"What? This guy is stronger than you, Eldest Young Master?" Shen Mo said in shock. He was well aware of the terrifying prowess of the Shen Family’s Eldest Young Master—absolutely formidable, to the point where even some of the family’s experts were no match for him. It was unexpected to him that the Eldest Young Master would admit to being less capable than Ye Luo.

"This kid had been hiding his capabilities all along," Shen Yunfei said, his eyes squinting, a cold glint flickering within.

If it hadn’t been for Ye Luo’s actions at the auction hall today, Shen Yunfei would have continued to believe the other was nothing more than a worthless debauchee. But now, it was clear that Ye Luo’s capabilities were extremely formidable, and from the previous fight, it seemed he was even a notch above. This made Yunfei feel unwilling but also gave rise to a dense murderous intent towards Ye Luo.

"Once I get the Star of God, my strength can break through once again, and I might even step into the Innate Realm. Then I will be able to participate in this year’s Qing List battles," Yunfei thought to himself, his eyes emitting a fierce chill.

"That kid must die," Yunfei said with a voice filled with boundless killing intent, suddenly slamming on the accelerator. The Bugatti Veyron shot out like a rocket, vanishing like lightning.

Inside the Ming Ji Restaurant, Ling Qingya passed the menu to Ye Luo.

"Order whatever you like," she said.

"Thank you, President," Ye Luo replied with a smile and then unreservedly ordered a pile of food.

"You think you can eat all that?" Zhou Siqi watched Ye Luo with a curious expression as she sat beside him.

"Of course I can," Ye Luo answered directly. He then took out a blue box from his body, opened it, and inside was a pair of Lovers’ Heart necklaces, glowing and shimmering.

"President, this one is for you," Ye Luo said as he gave one of the necklaces to Ling Qingya.

"Wow, it’s so beautiful," Zhou Siqi said, admiring the sparkling Lovers’ Heart necklace.

Ling Qingya’s expression shifted subtly as she looked at the necklace Ye Luo handed her, her bright eyes shimmering with mixed feelings.

"Are you really giving this to me?" Qingya’s eyes were fixed on Ye Luo.

"Of course, you are my fiancée after all. The Lovers’ Heart is meant for couples to wear. If I’m not giving it to you, then who? You’re not going to reject it, right? I spent a hundred million to get this; you couldn’t possibly break my heart," Ye Luo said, looking at Qingya with a pathetic expression.

Qingya’s eyes shifted back and forth, shining with light, and after a moment of silence, she said, "I don’t need it, take it back."

"Why?" Ye Luo asked with a crestfallen look, as Siqi’s eyes also revealed a hint of pity.

"Because I don’t like you yet," Qingya said with a cold voice.

"You mean, when you do start liking me, you’ll accept the Lovers’ Heart, right?" Ye Luo said, a teasing smile playing on his lips.

Qingya did not respond to Ye Luo’s question. By this time, the food Ye Luo ordered arrived. Without dwelling further on the issue, he tucked the Lovers’ Heart away and began to eat voraciously.

Indeed very hungry, he devoured his meal like a whirlwind, completely forsaking manners and astonishing both women.

After about fifteen minutes, Ye Luo let out a satisfied belch, casually wiped his mouth with a napkin, and said, "I’m full. We can go now."

"You’re such a pig!"

Zhou Siqi couldn’t help saying as she looked at Ye Luo, who had singlehandedly dealt with the equivalent of two or three people’s problems.

Ye Luo chuckled with a hehe, showing no signs of being full at all.

"You guys go ahead."

Just as the trio left the restaurant and were about to get into the car, Ye Luo’s expression became stern, and he suddenly spoke.

"What’s wrong?"

Ling Qingya frowned slightly.

"I have some matters to attend to, you go on ahead,"

Ye Luo said indifferently, a hint of an unusual glint flashing in his eyes.

"I’ll head back by myself later."

Ling Qingya gave Ye Luo a glance, then got into the car with Zhou Siqi and drove off.

A cold smirk formed on Ye Luo’s lips as he turned and walked towards a certain location.

"Who are you?"

Ye Luo arrived at an alleyway and looked directly at an elder in a white shirt with a grim expression.

"Indeed, such a young age and yet possessing extraordinary strength."

The elder was none other than Master Fang Yan’s envoy, Elder Qiu.

"Who sent you?"

Ye Luo’s gaze was fixed on the elder as he spoke in a deep voice, a serious look flickering in his eyes, while the Nine Yang Mystic Art within him had already started circulating.

He could feel that the elder’s strength was greater than his own, having already stepped into the Innate Realm.

"You’ve crippled my junior brother and young master Fang’s martial prowess; today, I’m here to seek justice for them,"

Elder Qiu said with a deep voice, his dark eyes flashing with a cold gleam.

"So it’s someone sent by that Fang Yan; looks like I’ve really underestimated that guy—he actually has Innate Experts to back him up,"

Ye Luo scoffed.

"You crippled their abilities; I won’t kill you, but I’ll just cripple your limbs," Elder Qiu said with a cold and harsh look in his eyes.

"How ruthless, but unfortunately, my limbs aren’t so easily crippled by just anyone who wishes to,"

Ye Luo’s eyes flashed with scorn.

"Then let’s see just how formidable you really are."

After Elder Qiu spoke, the True Qi within him erupted, unleashing a terrifying aura that swept outward, instantly enveloping the surroundings and creating a powerful oppressive force—that of an Innate Expert.

Ye Luo only felt a deep sense of oppression, his eyebrows furrowing slightly as his eyes narrowed into slits. At the same time, the Nine Yang True Qi within him circulated through his body, countering the Innate oppressive force.

There was a huge chasm between the Acquired Realm and the Innate Realm; Innate powerhouses had all their meridians and acupoints opened, which allowed them to connect with nature’s spiritual energy and unleash powerful attacks. The sheer oppressive force of Innate experts alone was not something Acquired Realm warriors could withstand. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Although Ye Luo had reached the Half-step Innate Realm, having one foot in the Innate Realm, he still hadn’t fully stepped into the Innate Realm. Facing the oppressive force released by Elder Qiu, he felt as though there was a mountain pressing down upon him.

However, as the True Qi in Ye Luo’s body circulated throughout his frame, he felt much more comfortable.

The Nine Yang Mystic Art was a special cultivation technique given to him by his master, which, according to his master, was immensely powerful. Even his master had not fully fathomed it, and moreover, only Ye Luo could cultivate it, as it was only suitable for those with the Nine Yang Physique; no one else could cultivate it.

And now, as the Nine Yang True Qi circulated through his entire body, it counteracted that Innate oppressive force, allowing Ye Luo to appreciate the departure of the Nine Yang Mystic Art.

"Interesting!"

Seeing that Ye Luo remained unfazed by his own Innate oppressive force, Elder Qiu let out a cold huff. His body moved in a series of afterimages, appearing before Ye Luo in a flash, and viciously chopped down towards one of Ye Luo’s arms with a heavy, sharp breath.