Rebirth Of The Villainous Crown Prince

"How could you not know his name?" Crown Prince Xin frowned, "You both have been talking with each other for like… three days? And you don't even know his name? Wait, does he know you?"

"No… he never asked."

The Crown Prince sighed, "This guy is pretty fishy. I think he's trying to get close to you because of your status. I should meet him personally today."

Xin Xue Qing, "No, there's no need to meet him."

"I wasn't asking your permission." Crown Prince Xin gave her a look.

"And I wasn't suggesting." Xin Xue Qing frowned, "This is my life, so let me live it."

"No, it's not your life. You're part of the Xin Royal Clan, and you must play your role. As for this guy, I will talk to him. If he doesn't get the idea of what's going on, a little taste should be sufficient."

Princess Xin shrugged, "Well, this guy must be a good thief, or must have a very good cultivation technique since he was able to come and go from this garden as he pleased."

"...Or he was part of the Gao Clan." Crown Prince Xin added with a straight face, "Don't forget they are the ones managing this garden."

"...." Xin Xue Qing frowned but didn't say anything.

"So, where do you usually meet?" 

"At my usual seat," Xin Xue Qing shrugged.

"...And where is that?"

"It's in the central area."

"...let's go." Crown Prince Xin stood up and gestured at the Princess to lead the way.

Xin Xue Qing stood up, and after a slight pause, she asked, "You didn't tell me what you were doing here."

"Um… I lost my way back."

"..." Xin Xue Qing.

"..." Ye Tian Yun.

"..." Jun Xie.

….

When the pair of siblings stepped back into the central area, they attracted a few pairs of eyes for a moment, but it wasn't as much as the usual attention they would get outside of the garden.

And both of them preferred the current situation.

"Why are there so few people today?" Princess Xin Xue Qing couldn't help but ask.

The Crown Prince smirked, "They must have gone to close door seclusion. Becoming the Son-in-law of the King is not something that they would take lightly."

Princess Xin sighed, "It's pretty desolate today."

"But your new friend isn't here. Is he usually this late?" The Crown Prince frowned.

"I don't know," Princess Xin shook her head, "But he is usually here when the time comes."

…

A few trees away from them, Jun Xie and Ye Tian Yun were staring at the pair.

"Are you planning to go?" Jun Xie asked.

Ye Tian Yun shook his head, "Not worth the risk. If I go out, that guy will most likely put someone on our tail. Your illusion technique will be revealed, and both of us will get into unnecessary trouble."

"Yeah," Jun Xie nodded, "That's what I am thinking right now."

Ye Tian Yun stared at the siblings for a few more seconds and then turned around, "Let's go. This was a waste of time."

Jun Xie agreed, and they soon left the Purple Spring Garden.

The Crown Prince's arrival was unexpected for Ye Tian Yun, and he didn't wish to meet him, at least not in his real appearance. 

Outside of the Garden, Jun Xie asked, "Should we head back to the clan?"

Ye Tian Yun shook his head, "Let's head to the Fu Clan's Auction House. I have something to tell him."

"Alright, but what about the illusion? You want to keep it going?"

"Nah, you can remove it at a blindspot. I will just cover my face." Ye Tian Yun said.

Jun Xie paused for a moment and said, "Wait a sec, I have an idea."

He immediately ran to the nearby stall, threw a few gold coins, and returned to Ye Tian Yun with two packets.

Since this was all an illusion, the vendor was not aware of what had just happened.

"Here, put these on." Jun Xie said.

"Robes?" Ye Tian Yun smiled, "Alright."

There were different types of robes in the cultivation cover. The most prevalent, however, was the one that covered a person's identity because there was also extra clothing to cover the lower portion of the face.

"This is good." Ye Tian Yun smiled as both of them put on the robes.

"Let's go now." Jun Xie thought for a second, "You know the way?"

Ye Tian Yun shook his head, "Nah, we will ask someone. The first thing you need to do is find a spot to remove the illusion."

"Alright."

…

About thirty minutes later.

Fu Clan Auction House, Eastern District.

Boasting itself to be the biggest Auction House in the whole Xin Kingdom, this place belonged to the Fu Clan - one of the biggest merchant clans.

"We are here to meet with Fu Kai. I think he's the one in charge here." Ye Tian Yun said.

Jun Xie nodded, "You are looking for something to buy?"

"Nah, I am looking for a person." Ye Tian Yun added, "This person is the biggest hindrance in my plans."

"Oh? Is he also from the Middle Heavens?" Jun Xie asked.

"Well, technically yeah. But he grew up here in the Lower Heavens… with his parents."

"..." Jun Xie rolled his eyes at him, "You don't have to come with that burn."

Ye Tian Yun smiled, "Let's get in."

As they both walked to the reception, a young lady greeted them, "Hello sir, how may I help you?"

"I am looking for Young Master Fu Kai." Jun Xie said, "I am his friend."

"Ah, please have a seat." The receptionist gestured towards the nearby seat and added, "I will call Young Master Fang Kai in a few minutes."

"Thank you," Jun Xie smiled and took a seat with Ye Tian Yun sitting beside him.

After a few minutes, a young man came toward them.

"Ah, Brother Jun, I had a feeling it was you, haha!" It was Fu Kai. He had a huge smile as he walked towards them.

Jun Xie and Ye Tian Yun stood up.

"Brother Fu, how have you been these last few days?" Jun Xie smiled.

"Ah, it's been alright. Sorry I couldn't visit the Fang Clan. The annual auction is next month, so I have been pretty busy ever since that day. What about you?"

"My days were pretty chilled," Jun Xie smiled, and then gesturing at Ye Tian Yun, he added, "Young Master Fu Kai, this is my friend from the sect. And we need your help in finding someone. Do you mind if we can continue this chat privately?"

"Sure, let's go to my office." Fu Kai smiled and glanced at Ye Tian Yun; he cupped his fists, "Nice to meet you, I am Fu Kai."

Ye Tian Yun cupped his fists as a greeting.

Fu Kai lightly nodded, "Follow me."

Jun Xie and Ye Tian Yun followed him to the room at the end of the hallway.

Gesturing them to take a seat, Fu Kai asked, "So, who is this person you want me to look for?"

Jun Xie glanced at Ye Tian Yun, beckoning him to speak.

Ye Tian Yun pursed his lips and said, "Before the start of the Annual Auction, a young man of our age will come to sell a few things. His name is Wang Yao.. I want you to inform me, as soon as he reveals his name."