Ding Fan overheard the words of a few young men on the other side, feeling a bit puzzled, but the impression these people gave him was rather unfavorable. Whether it was from their conversation or from Ding Fan's sweep of them with his Divine Sense, they seemed like spoiled youths from wealthy families, idle and indulgent in a life of hedonism.

Ding Fan continued to listen to the conversation of the others...

"Young Master Fang, you are not only the eldest son of the Fang Family but also possess extraordinary cultivation. You are truly a dragon among men, so it's understandable that you appreciate beautiful women, entirely understandable," the slender youth flattered the young man with the surname Fang.

The young man with the surname Fang heard this and showed a hint of pride, nodding slightly, evidently pleased by the compliment. After all, he was at the Early Nascent Soul Stage, while his counterpart was only at the Late Dormant Period stage, making him indeed somewhat superior. However, although he was considered outstanding in his family, he was by no means the most powerful among the younger generation.

"The Chang Family truly excels in business. Brother, at such a young age, you speak so well, it's remarkable!" the young man with the surname Fang expressed his appreciation to the slender young man.

"Oh, not at all..."

"By the way, for this auction in Panyang Town, has Young Master Fang already set his sights on any lady?" the slender young man asked with a lascivious grin.

"Not yet... I only recently heard about this auction and was quite interested, so I came to take a look," the young man with the surname Fang replied.

"Oh, then Young Master Fang might not know that all the women at this auction come from the Immortal Sect, and each one is beautiful. There will surely be someone to your liking. The most beautiful one among them is a slave named Qing Mei. I've had my eye on her for a long time. It's rare news that the Immortal Sect was destroyed, and all its disciples, whether male or female, have been placed for slave auction in Panyang Town! I ask you, Young Master Fang, not to take her from me when the time comes..."

As the slender young man mentioned Qing Mei, his eyes lit up with lasciviousness, and a lewd smile appeared on his face.

"Oh? Is she the Qing Mei reputed to be the most beautiful female cultivator of the Immortal Sect?" The young man with the surname Fang was taken aback. Naturally, he had heard of Qing Mei before, and he too had set his sights on her long ago. But at that time, the existence of the Immortal Sect made it difficult to do anything about it.

"Indeed, that very Qing Mei!"

The slender young man, seeing the surprised look on his companion's face, felt inexplicably pleased, his lewd grin growing wider.

So, she really is that Qing Mei! The young man with the surname Fang was filled with excitement. Just thinking about Qing Mei's beauty quickened his pulse. If he could obtain that little vixen, he would gladly trade a few years of his life. After all, Qing Mei was the most beautiful woman for several hundred kilometers around.

No man could glance at her and not be captivated. With a sense of satisfaction, the young man with the surname Fang thought that attending this auction was indeed the right decision! It was unexpected that Qing Mei had also been captured and put up for slave auction. Surely, heaven was aiding him...

In his mind, thoughts of various intimate encounters with Qing Mei began to form, his lascivious eyes growing more glazed, wearing the same lewd expression...

The slender young man, witnessing this scene, began to feel a bit frustrated. It seemed that his companion was also quite interested in Qing Mei. If he'd known, he wouldn't have mentioned her. Now it seemed he had another competitor. However, after reconsidering, he thought that even if he hadn't mentioned Qing Mei, the other would have seen her at the auction anyway. Besides, Qing Mei was no ordinary beauty, and few male cultivators would not be interested. His competitors would naturally be numerous.

So, he might as well make a good relationship with this surname Fang now, as the Fang Family was a prominent family in the area with abundant resources. Few at the auction could outbid his companion, and forming a good relationship with him now wouldn't hurt. At worst, after the other had enjoyed Qing Mei, he could have her secondhand, which was pretty good too!

"Young Master Fang, it seems you are also quite interested in Qing Mei? In that case, I will reluctantly step aside and even assist you in the auction for that little vixen when the time comes!"

The calculations in the slender young man's mind were clear as day, a testament to the business acumen of a merchant family, although none of that insight was spent wisely.

"Hahaha... alright, since my brother is so generous, I will not refuse. And, to repay your brotherly righteousness, I will send her to you once I've had my fun. You will certainly enjoy it as well! Haha..." the young man with the surname Fang said triumphantly.

"Hahaha... thank you in advance, Young Master Fang..." the slender young man replied, equally pleased, realizing his companion was someone straightforward. There was no need for him to say more; they understood what needed to be done. No wonder the Fang Family could be the preeminent family within several hundred kilometers...

"Then, can we win together when the time comes?"

"No issue at all! That little vixen, whether it's her figure, looks, or skin, is a top-class stunner in every aspect..."

"Hahaha, just thinking about it makes me a bit uncontrollable..."

...

The young man surnamed Fang and the slightly built young man were like peas in a pod, all with lecherous smiles fantasizing. Their servants couldn't help but reveal wicked smiles as well, thinking since their master could have fun with that Qing beauty, perhaps with some pleading, they could also enjoy the pleasures of that Qing beauty...

...

At this moment, not far away, Ding Fan heard the conversation of the others, and his brows furrowed slightly. Ding Fan was very sensitive to the Qing beauty they were talking about, since Gusu Qingwen also had a "Qing" in her name, and Ding Fan was quite familiar with Gusu Qingwen's appearance, clearly an outstanding beauty even in the Cultivation World.

Could the Qing beauty they mentioned be Gusu Qingwen?

At this thought, Ding Fan's heart tightened. If the Qing beauty was indeed Gusu Qingwen, then her situation was probably dire. Ding Fan didn't hesitate and directly flashed over to where those youths were in just a few breaths.

Hmm?

The slightly built young man, with a lecherous smile on his face, was startled when he saw Ding Fan's appearance, as his arrival was rather eerie without any noise. Moreover, seeing Ding Fan's gloomy face, the slightly built young man felt that the newcomer didn't have good intentions. But seeing that the newcomer didn't even have any True Qi Fluctuation, the originally somewhat nervous slightly built young man couldn't help but shout at Ding Fan disdainfully:

"Where did this trash come from! What do you want to do?"

At this moment, the young man surnamed Fang and the others heard the words of the slightly built young man and noticed Ding Fan's arrival, gradually putting away their lecherous smiles and glaring at him angrily.

Ding Fan heard their words, his expression grew colder, and a slight anger arose in his heart. However, Ding Fan still suppressed the anger in his heart and asked them calmly:

"Who is the Qing beauty you mentioned?"

The slightly built young man and others were stunned hearing his words, not expecting him to have overheard their previous conversation. Feeling very displeased, the slightly built young man cursed at Ding Fan:

"Are you tired of living, trash, daring to eavesdrop on our conversation? Do you know who we are? Do you want to die?"

The young man surnamed Fang also felt quite angry, very displeased with Ding Fan's eavesdropping and even inquired about the Qing beauty. Should I tell you and let you become my competitor? He understood clearly that although he was the eldest son and grandson of the Fang family, which was considered the largest family nearby, he wasn't entirely sure he could win the Qing beauty. They hadn't even reached Panyang Town yet, and it seemed another competitor had emerged. The young man surnamed Fang developed a killing intent, perceiving that Ding Fan looked like an ordinary person at most, even if he had some cultivation, it wouldn't exceed the Breath-Concealing Stage, while he was at the Nascent Soul Stage, killing Ding Fan would be simpler than squashing an ant.

Ding Fan remained silent for a moment, just staring at them with cold eyes.

At this point, the slightly built young man saw Ding Fan not saying a word, clearly not taking him seriously, and sparked fury in his heart, ready to strike and kill at any time.

The two servants seeing Ding Fan's demeanor couldn't help but sneer.

"A kid not even reaching the Breath-Concealing Stage dares to disregard our young master, truly ignorant of life and death! I've seen people seeking death, but never this boldly seeking it, truly fed up with living..."

"Hehe! Just a piece of trash, no need for the young master to act. I'll kill him! Let's see if he's still thinking about that Qing beauty!"

The servant behind the young man surnamed Fang said, walking disdainfully toward Ding Fan. This servant's cultivation was at the Late Breath-Concealing Stage, somewhat similar to the slightly built young man. Seeing this, the slightly built young man felt quite smug, looking at Ding Fan with a face full of contempt, repeatedly flattering the young man surnamed Fang:

"Even the servant of Young Master Fang is so mighty, Young Master Fang teaches well!"

The young man surnamed Fang looked at Ding Fan and sneered coldly:

"Since the other side is courting death, it would dirty my hands to kill him myself. Let my subordinate have a chance to show off!"

"Young Master Fang is wise. That piece of trash won't withstand a single move before being killed by that brother!" exclaimed the slightly built young man flatteringly.

Clearly, aiming to enjoy that Qing beauty in the future, it's only natural to butter up the opposite side now. As for Ding Fan, who suddenly appeared, the slightly built young man had an expression of disdain, perceiving that the other seemed unable to reach even the Breath-Concealing Stage, daring to eavesdrop on their conversation, disregard him, and inquire about the Qing beauty, truly deserving of death!

"Hehe, I think my subordinate can kill him with just half a move!" the young man surnamed Fang said confidently, watching Ding Fan and the approaching servant as if overseeing ants in battle with a sense of superiority.

"Yes, yes! Young Master Fang is right. That piece of trash will surely die horribly, and then we can loot him a bit to increase the chances of bidding on that Qing beauty with an additional Spirit Stone!" The slightly built young man couldn't help but speak with a lecherous smile.