Chapter 486 - 482: Scapegoat
Although Shangguan Zitong didn't know how Ye Chen got hold of the Purple Gold Member Card.
However, she finally felt she could breathe a sigh of relief.
"Miss, the Purple Gold Member Card on Ye Chen must have been obtained recently. When he was in the Mortal Realm, he didn't have this kind of ability. Even his adoptive parents were almost killed." Zhu Er, after a brief moment of shock, couldn't help but remark.
It should be known that during the time in the Celestial Flame Dynasty, Ye Chen's adoptive parents were once captured by the strongmen of the Duanmu Family.
And at that time, Ye Chen didn't even have the strength to rescue them, which was truly pathetic.
If it weren't for Black Master breaking into the Duanmu Family's Celestial Prison to save Ye Chen's adoptive parents, they would have already been dead.
Therefore, the Purple Gold Member Card on Ye Chen is definitely not something he obtained in the Mortal Realm.
Otherwise, how could he not even protect his adoptive parents?
"What the girl said is right. I really can't understand what Ye Chen went through during his time in the Azure Sky Immortal Sect, to the point he even got a Purple Gold Member Card from the Celestial Pill Pavilion!" Black Master couldn't help but express, his expression extremely puzzled.
Logically speaking, with Ye Chen's cultivation and talent, it was absolutely impossible for him to become a Purple Gold Member of the Celestial Pill Pavilion.
After all, even their lady, a genius disciple of the Ziwei Sacred Land, could only get a Golden Member Card from the Celestial Pill Pavilion.
So he really couldn't figure out where Ye Chen's Purple Gold Member Card came from!
"Miss, the Purple Gold Member Card on Ye Chen is definitely not his. It is most likely that Venerable Zi Chen lent it to him on purpose. I suspect that Venerable Zi Chen wants to use Ye Chen's hand to bid for the Immortal Golden Thunder. Ye Chen is just a pawn in their hands." Zhu Er couldn't help but speculate.
She simply didn't believe that Ye Chen could have a Purple Gold Member Card from the Celestial Pill Pavilion.
After all, his cultivation is so weak that it doesn't meet the requirements for possessing a Purple Gold Member Card at all.
The only explanation is that the Purple Gold Member Card is deliberately lent to him by Venerable Zi Chen or Venerable Qingfeng, with the purpose of using Ye Chen's hand to bid for the Immortal Golden Thunder.
In this way, they won't violate the auction's regulations.
Even if something really goes wrong, it will all be Ye Chen taking the fall for them.
One could say, Ye Chen is just their scapegoat.
"I also agree with Zhu Er. I never expected that Venerable Zi Chen and the others would be so insidious, doing such things. It's really pitiful that Ye Chen doesn't know he's being used as a scapegoat, truly sad." Black Master shook his head, his expression extremely disappointed.
"I will find a time to talk to Ye Chen. I absolutely will not allow my fiancé to be used like this." A fury surged deep within Shangguan Zitong's eyes.
Although Ye Chen's current strength is still very weak, it doesn't mean he can be used by others at will.
If something really happens, the consequences would be unimaginable.
So Shangguan Zitong decided to find a time to remind Ye Chen to return the Purple Gold Member Card to Venerable Zi Chen and the others, to avoid becoming their scapegoat.
By then, it would be too late to regret.
"Alas, when will our son-in-law stop making people worry? Such a simple trap, he can't even see through. It's really too naive." Zhu Er couldn't help but sigh, looking as though she hates iron for not becoming steel.
"Zhu Er, you must understand Ye Chen more. He left the Divine Spirit Family Ye Clan from a young age, causing his status to plummet, and the Purple Gold Member Card lets him feel that high status once again. It's normal that he can't resist the temptation, as long as he can repent." Shangguan Zitong said, her brows full of deep sentiment.
"Yes! Hopefully, he can see reality soon. He is no longer that high and mighty young master of the Ye Clan." Zhu Er nodded.
"Friend Ye Chen, it's said that the ignorant are blameless. Linger was misled by Li Yuan's slander, hence showing you disrespect. Please be magnanimous and don't take it to heart." On the auction platform above, Venerable Lan Lie's brows were tightly furrowed, his expression immensely grave as he spoke.
His daughter, Fairy Lan Ling, has always been regarded as a precious jewel by him.
So, he was really worried that Ye Chen might hold a grudge against Fairy Lan Ling.
Being resented by a Young Grandmaster is a terrifying thing, potentially leading to a devastating disaster at any time.
Therefore, his heart was extremely anxious.
"Hehe, that will depend on your Divine Cauldron Alliance's sincerity." Beside Ye Chen, Venerable Qingfeng sneered coldly.
"Master Ye Chen, I can offer you one trillion ordinary Spirit Stones as a compensation. What do you think?" Venerable Lan Lie suddenly gritted his teeth and said.
Although one trillion ordinary Spirit Stones is a considerable fortune for him,
if it can earn Ye Chen's forgiveness, it's all worth it.
"Master Ye Chen, since Venerable Lan Lie is so sincere, why not let this matter go?" Venerable Qingfeng said respectfully, transmitting his voice to Ye Chen.
"Mm." Ye Chen nodded.
"Thank you, Friend Ye Chen." Venerable Lan Lie couldn't help but rejoice, the burden weighing on his heart finally lifted.
In fact, Ye Chen didn't hold onto Venerable Lan Lie's offense against him.
After all, they didn't know his true identity.
Moreover, they sincerely apologized to him, so forgiving them was no harm.
"Friend Ye Chen, I wonder if you have time to join me at the Welcoming Pavilion." Venerable Lan Lie invited enthusiastically.
A Young Grandmaster like Ye Chen, even across the entire Southern Heaven Domain, is as rare as a phoenix feather or a unicorn's horn.
So, he naturally wanted to win Ye Chen's favor earnestly.
"No need, I still have matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving first." Ye Chen replied calmly.
He was really eager to return to the Azure Sky Immortal Sect to cultivate his Human Emperor Body to the Third Layer of the Vajra Realm.
As for other matters, he truly wasn't that interested.
"Farewell, Friend Ye Chen." Venerable Hei Chen quickly said respectfully.
Ever since he learned that Ye Chen is an Alchemy Grandmaster, he was dumbfounded, never daring to show any disrespect to Ye Chen.
"Venerable Lan Lie, you must not casually reveal Master Ye Chen's identity, understand?" Venerable Qingfeng's expression suddenly turned exceedingly serious as he transmitted his voice to Venerable Lan Lie and Venerable Hei Chen.
"Understood, understood," Venerable Lan Lie quickly replied.
Buzz!
In the next moment, a dazzling light erupted from above the auction stage, enveloping Ye Chen, Venerable Qingfeng, and the rest, taking them away from the scene.
