Return of the Celestial King

At that, a storm raged in Qi Wuqi’s heart, and he found it impossible to calm down.

Others might not have known, but how could he fail to see it? There was an Array hidden inside this coin!

Moreover, this was not something an ordinary person could possibly possess.

’So... who on earth is this kid?’

Seemingly sensing Qi Wuqi’s strange state, Wu Qihao’s heart leaped in alarm.

He knew this master would never lose his composure like this unless he had encountered something truly astonishing.

With this in mind, Wu Qihao took two quiet steps forward, lowered his voice, and asked softly,

”Master, what on earth is going on?”

The audience was still captivated by the previous scene and didn’t notice that the master now looked completely crestfallen.

Qi Wuqi’s expression was grave as he slowly replied,

”Boss Wu, this kid’s power is beyond our imagination. We absolutely cannot get tangled up with him. Let’s finish this quickly and get out of here!”

His voice was already thick with apprehension.

He was afraid of being completely exposed by Qin Tuo in front of so many people.

Before, he thought it was impossible for such a formidable person to appear at this auction, someone who could see through his methods.

But Qin Tuo’s every move undoubtedly meant that he had seen right through his trick.

Moreover, this was the Capital City, a place full of hidden talents. Qi Wuqi no longer had the confidence to continue his deception.

He just wanted to wrap things up here quickly, get the money, and leave immediately!

It turned out that Qin Tuo’s previous speculation was spot on. The so-called Compass, which appeared to be a treasure, was actually just a scam cooked up by Wu Qihao and this Master Qi.

Their goal was simple: to swindle a large sum of money and then get out of town fast!

After this, they would never return to this godforsaken place, the Capital City.

However, hearing Qi Wuqi say this, Wu Qihao felt extremely puzzled.

Anxious, he quickly asked,

”Master, why would you say that? What’s so special about that kid? Why do you need to treat him so cautiously!”

As Wu Qihao asked this, he was already starting to feel annoyed.

He desperately wanted to know why Qi Wuqi, the number one Magic Master of Bay Port, was so afraid of a wet-behind-the-ears kid.

So, Qi Wuqi slowly explained,

”Look at this coin. There’s a very small Array hidden inside. Although the Array is small, being able to create it in such a short time is enough to prove that this person is an absolute genius.”

Wu Qihao’s eyes widened in shock. He never would have imagined this was the reason.

Qi Wuqi lowered his voice again and warned quietly,

”We have to be careful. For someone so young to be able to create an Array on the spot, he has probably already seen through our little act!”

Hearing this, Wu Qihao was too shocked to speak.

He couldn’t help but look at Qin Tuo in the distance, his face a mask of utter bewilderment.

Because Wu Qihao simply couldn’t understand how someone so young could possess such ability!

Besides, the reason they dared to come to the Capital City to pull this scam was that they had thoroughly investigated all the major players here.

But why had they never heard of such a powerful young man in the Capital City before?

’Then, which family is he from?’

The thought that Qin Tuo might represent a powerful faction sent a wave of panic deep into Wu Qihao’s heart.

And so, he quickly lowered his voice and asked softly,

”Master, even so, can’t you create an Array yourself? Why are you so afraid of this kid?”

In Wu Qihao’s eyes, Qi Wuqi had the same abilities as Qin Tuo, so there was no need for them to worry too much.

However, Qi Wuqi gave a bitter little laugh and answered quietly,

”Yes, I can do it, but it requires a long time to prepare. Besides, what I just channeled into the Compass was just a short-lived Array. It disappears after a while. To be blunt, it’s just a more advanced Blinding Technique.”

As he said this, Qi Wuqi also felt a pang of guilt.

Moreover, this Blinding Technique was one of his carefully prepared reserves; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to pull it off on the spot.

Wu Qihao was so shocked he didn’t know what to say. He stood on the stage, his face filled with embarrassment.

Fortunately, many people in the hall were busy discussing amongst themselves, so no one noticed the duo’s predicament.

Qi Wuqi added seriously,

”I’m certain that kid has seen through it too. Fortunately, no one here believes what he’s saying, so we still have a chance. But we have to be quick.”

Wu Qihao nodded slightly, also realizing the gravity of the situation.

He decided to cut through the mess and sell this Compass off quickly.

It didn’t matter if he could earn the amount he’d planned. As long as he could make a good chunk of money, it would be enough.

After they finished speaking, they fell silent.

Then, Qi Wuqi raised his head and sneered in front of everyone,

”Young man, that was just a little trick you pulled. Others might not have seen it, but you can’t fool me. I see nothing special about your coin.”

Saying this, he shook his head with a casual smile and brazenly slipped the coin into his own pocket.

After all, Qi Wuqi knew full well that the coin contained an Array, making it extremely valuable.

So he had to take this chance, go back, and properly study the Flame Array inside the coin. He wanted to see if he could gain more insight from it and achieve some kind of breakthrough.

No one in the audience felt anything was amiss. Everyone thought the coin was just an ordinary item, so it was no big deal that the master took it.

Only Qin Tuo, upon seeing Qi Wuqi’s action, gave a meaningful smile.

Seeing Qin Tuo’s cold smile, Qi Wuqi’s heart faltered, but he forced himself to maintain a stern expression, terrified of giving himself away.

Qin Tuo stared into Qi Wuqi’s eyes and said with a smile,

”Since even you, Master, have said so, then I have nothing more to say.”

It looked as if Qin Tuo had conceded defeat to Qi Wuqi on the spot.