Chapter 3062 Encounter With Alice


    "I don''t think anyone or any organization in the world would have the guts to kill the members of our


    sect. That''s uneptable! Who would dare do this?


    Humph, no matter who did it, we must find the culprit!"


    the old man in ck said in a very cold and harsh tone.


    "That bastard has killed our people! I''m sure he got his extraordinary powers from the secret


    experiment that was done by our sect ten years ago.


    We must use all conceivable means to find him,"


    the old man ordered the people around him.


    "Yes, sir!"


    All the people by his side responded in unison.


    "Elder, I heard that Cassede Auction House will hold a special auction for rare Buddhist treasures in


    Smile City. Rumor has it that thest item is the Sarira of Buddha Hawley.


    Do you think we should go there and have a look?"


    a middle-aged man stepped up and asked the old man in ck with respect.


    "Yes, of course. If Buddha Hawley''s Sarira really exists in this world, I would like to take a look of it. It''s


    so precious!"


    The old man in ck nodded to give his consent. He then waved his hand and gestured at his


    subordinates. Consequently, everybody left in a hurry.


    The capital city of Hume Province was a busy region, just like other provincial capitals in the country.


    At the heart of the province, there was a huge tranquil suburban district full of luxurious vis.


    One of the most opulent vis there belonged to the Xu family. At that moment, its grand courtyard was


    packed with people.


    "It is our honor to see you, chief and the two distinguished elders from the Heavenly Mountain Sect."


    All the members of Xu n in the provincial city were gathered in the courtyard that day. Led by an old


    man, they knelt before the three esteemed people.


    In the middle of the courtyard, a silver-haired old man sat in a big white chair. An old man in gray robe


    sat on each of his side. Both men seemed vigorous and had robust bodies. The three of them sat in the


    center as the local members of the Xu n kowtowed in front of them.


    Compared to ordinary ns in the world, martial arts ns paid more attention to the rank of status


    within the family. Thus, it was natural for inferior members to disy ceremonious protocols in front of


    their seniors and other distinguished people.


    "Have you found anything about the bastard? How was the background check you conducted?"


    the silver-haired old man asked.


    He was Skr, the chief of the Xu n in the southwest.


    "Yes, we have. We have investigated him, and found out everything about him.


    His name is Austin Lin and he lives in Peace County.


    He lives with his parents and his elder brother.


    In terms of socioeconomic status, they are considered poor.


    We also found something weird about that young man. Ten years ago, he was reported to die in a car


    ident. However, he returned a few days ago, alive and kicking, and looked nothing like a dead


    person!"


    an local member of the Xu n in the provincial capital answered.


    "Really? How can that happen?


    That''s unbelievable! There is only one exnation for it.


    It is very possible that this guy named Austin had gone somewhere to learn martial arts during thest


    ten years.


    After he had gained sufficient knowledge, he came back here,"


    Skr pondered.


    "Humph! He is just a young man, but he has already reached the Expert Realm. That is why he is so


    arrogant.


    He dares to make trouble with our Heavenly Mountain Sect, and is unwilling to treat us with respect.


    That is unforgivable! We must teach him a good lesson, then he will learn who he cannot afford to


    bother,"


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    an elder from the Heavenly Mountain Sect snorted coldly.


    "Now that we have figured out who that guy is, we can think of ways to deal with him.


    I propose we go to Peace County.


    Let''s ambush him and kill him instantly!"


    another elder from the Heavenly Mountain said with confidence.


    "Okay, then we must do it without dy.


    Let''s go to Peace County and find that Austin immediately. It''s time for him to pay for his arrogance!


    Humph, we shall not only get that brat, but also everyone in his family. They all must pay for his


    actions!


    I hope this will send a message to everyone. We, the Xu n, is a force not to be reckoned with!"


    Skr said sternly.


    Then, they left the vi and headed for Peace County.


    At that time, a great auction was being held in Smile City.


    It was organized by Cassede Auction House, the most famous auctionpany in the city.


    The auction wouldmence in one of the busiest businessplexes in the downtown area.


    For months, the auction was publicized everywhere in order to attract wealthy businessmen and


    prominent martial arts ns. On that day, the auction was solely for Buddhist treasures.


    Austin came to the square of the businessplex. As he walked in the entrance, he saw many fancy


    cars in the open parking lot.


    He saw many brands of luxurious cars including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, and


    many other famous cars.


    ''Wow, it seems that the people who will attend this auction are really affluent.


    I think many precious things will be auctioned today, ''


    Austin thought.


    He paid the deposit a few minutes ago and was issued a number card for the auction.


    Then, he entered the grandly decorated hall. The foyer was designed over-the-top, which was


    connected by two halfnding staircases towards the auction room.


    The people in the hall were all well-dressed in the most expensive garments. They had manyyers of


    clothing and jewelry. Almost all of them were upper-ss.


    In addition, he also saw a few people who wore martial arts practice robes. They may look strange


    Their overall demeanor was awe-inspiring.


    With his spiritual sense, Austin detected that all those oddly-dressed people were martial arts


    cultivators.


    It seemed that the auction for the Buddhist treasures had not only attracted the rich people, but also a


    lot of martial arts cultivators.


    An old man in ck walked into the auction hall, and was followed by more than one hundred people.


    Austin nced at them briefly and instantly knew that all of them were martial arts cultivators, yet he


    paid no attention to them.


    By then, it was time for the people to enter the auction room.


    The venue was huge and splendidly ornamented. There were hundreds of buffet tables around the


    room. The tables served high-end cocktails, delicious desserts, and various kinds of rare and exotic


    dishes. Everybody in the hall could take as much as they liked.


    Austin came there for the Buddha''s Sarira, and had no interest in anything else.


    While waiting for the auction to start, Austin rushed to the buffet area to help himself with some food.


    He then fetched a ss of red wine, and lounged against a big velvet couchfortably.


    He paid no attention to the people around him.


    All of sudden, he heard a voice.


    "Wait a minute... Austin! It''s you?!"


    A woman''s voice was heard, which was full of surprise.


    Austin stopped enjoying his wine and slowly raised his head to check the source of the voice. His eyes


    fixed on the several people standing next to him.


    He first saw a fat man in his fifties. His hair was thin and was neatlybed on his scalp. He had a


    fubsy and oval face that looked greasy. The clothes he wore looked luxurious and fabulous. He also


    wore a designer watch on his wrist.


    A young woman who seemed in herte 20s, clung to him like a docile bird. She also dressedvishly,


    and had a delicate make-up on her beautiful face. She held a stylish designer handbag in her hand like


    all the otherdies who were present there.


    Around them were several young men and women who were also well-dressed.


    At that moment, all the people were staring at Austin with a confused look.


    "Oh, it''s you, Alice. I haven''t seen you since..."


    Aplicated expression emerged on Austin''s face. He looked at the alluring woman who was clinging


    to the old fat man''s arm. After a moment of awkward silence, he nodded and addressed her politely.


    ''What a small world! I have never dreamed of seeing her again.''


    Austin had mixed feelings as he thought of this in his heart.


    He would never forget the young woman who was his first love.


    She was his college girlfriend, and they had dated for three years back then.


    After their graduation, Austin took her to the south. They came to Smile City with great ambitions, and


    nned to build their lives there.


    He nned to buy an apartment in Smile City and marry her afterwards. They imagined having babies


    and starting a family.


    Of course, all these had turned out to be mere fantasies and were gone like bubbles.


    Alice had dumped him because Austin was broke and she met the rich fat man and fell in love with him,


    or his money.


    "Oh, my god! It''s really you, Austin!


    We haven''t seen each other for ten years!


    I didn''t expect to see you here again!"


    Alice cried out in an exaggerated tone after making sure that it was indeed her ex-boyfriend in front of


    her.