Zhao Yi directly exposed the relationship between the male and female leads after careful consideration.
He called this move, "Self-disgrace to Break the Game!"
After awakening, Zhao Yi certainly would not continue to fawn over the female lead as before.
Therefore, he needed a reason!
A reason that can explain his change without drawing others' attention.
The female lead had an affair!
This reason is excellent!
Not only can it shut everyone's mouths, but it can also garner him some sympathy!
From now on, whatever Zhao Yi does, even if directly targeting the male and female leads, no one will suspect him!
The only downside is.
Zhao Yi's reputation, already bad, might get even worse.
But Zhao Yi doesn't care!
Compared to life and death tribulations, such an external name is insignificant!
There's another advantage to Zhao Yi directly exposing the male and female leads.
And that is to bring the male lead into the open!
In the original, the male lead remained hidden in the early stages, secretly making many connections and gaining numerous opportunities.
Now, he has no chance at all!
The female lead is engaged!
Although the Great Xia Dynasty doesn't emphasize strict gender segregation, parental orders and matchmaker's words are still effective.
The male lead seducing an engaged woman cannot get past this character test!
Zhao Yi directly exposed the male lead.
In the future, wherever he goes, countless eyes will surely be watching him.
Zhao Yi doesn't believe he can continue hiding!
And those people the male lead befriended.
If they knew what kind of person the male lead is, Zhao Yi doesn't believe they would continue befriending him!
Just like now.
The Eldest Prince, Zhao Mian, changed his expression the moment he heard about the male lead's involvement with Zhao Yi's fiancée!
Though ruthless, he has his limits!
Seducing someone is one thing, but Su Qianqian is his sister-in-law-to-be!
She is considered half a royal family member!
The male lead insulting the royals has completely violated Zhao Mian's bottom line!
That he didn't slap the male lead to death already shows restraint!
The male lead felt the murderous intent from around him, shivering instantly and quickly coming back to his senses.
Possibly feeling backed up, the male lead's demeanor became more composed.
He put his hands together and respectfully bowed to Zhao Mian: "Wise Eldest Prince, this humble monk does not know who the Sixth Prince's fiancée is! I am wholeheartedly devoted to Buddhism, dare not harbor any worldly thoughts, please Eldest Prince know this!"
Hehe!
Hearing this, Zhao Yi sneered with disdain.
He looked at the male lead, mocking: "Are you suggesting this prince is slandering you? What are you, do you deserve it?"
These words made the male lead's face turn red instantly.
He had been the pride of the heavens since childhood, and, after growing up, received personal guidance from a senior master, advancing rapidly, never had anyone dared to insult him like Zhao Yi!
He raised his head sharply, a flash of fierceness in his eyes quickly subsided, and he once again put his hands together.
The male lead said, "Amitabha! Sixth Prince, there might be a misunderstanding in this matter, could the auction continue, and this humble monk will explain afterwards!"
The male lead hadn't completed his task yet.
He was still longing for that dead Dragon Egg!
Seeing the male lead's eagerness, Zhao Yi certainly wouldn't let things go his way!
He let out a cold laugh: "You want that Dragon Egg? Sure, compete with me for it based on strength!"
Having spoken, Zhao Yi turned to the fat shopkeeper watching the excitement from the side.
"Six thousand taels!"
Since learning that the male lead's cheat was the Grandpa-in-the-Ring, Zhao Yi's sense of crisis plummeted.
The Grandpa-in-the-Ring is the most useless among all male lead cheats.
All it could do was act as an experience bag for the male lead, who still had to rely on himself for cultivation!
If Zhao Yi were an ordinary person, he certainly wouldn't be able to compete with a cheating male lead.
But Zhao Yi is a Prince of Great Xia!
The resources he can mobilize are not something a half-dead spirit hiding in a ring can compare with.
Moreover, Zhao Yi has a golden finger!
Once the Heaven-Reaching Treasure Eye is open, all treasures become untraceable.
Compared to the Grandpa cheat, Zhao Yi feels the Heaven-Reaching Treasure Eye has a much higher cost-performance ratio!
When the male lead heard Zhao Yi bid again, his expression changed immediately.
Six thousand taels of gold is no small amount!
Even selling everything from West Mountain Temple wouldn't gather so much money!
The male lead hesitated for a moment and looked at the Eldest Prince Zhao Mian beside him.
Zhao Mian had been cultivating a Demon Technique forcibly, leading to an internal energy deviation, requiring human blood to suppress the injury!
After learning this, the male lead visited him, claiming he could help eliminate the hidden dangers brought by the Demon Technique, provided Zhao Mian helped him obtain the Dragon Egg at the auction!
Zhao Mian initially didn't believe the male lead, but after trying his method, the hidden dangers of the internal deviation were significantly reduced, hence the bidding scene earlier!
Seeing the male lead's gaze, Zhao Mian snorted coldly:
"Seven thousand taels!"
"Eight thousand!"
Zhao Yi, rubbing the teacup in his hand, spoke slowly.
Zhao Mian's face turned entirely dark!
Glaring at Zhao Yi, he gritted his teeth: "Old Six, are you intentionally opposing me?"
Zhao Yi did not retreat at all: "Oldest brother, you know this person has a grudge against me, yet you still assist him against me, isn't it you who are intentionally opposing me?"
Zhao Mian maintained a sullen face: "He has something I need! Once I get it, I will naturally kill him to avenge you!"
Zhao Yi did not step back: "The enmity of taking one's spouse is irreconcilable!"
The two traded barbs, quarrelling fiercely.
Onlookers watched the conflict with great interest.
If not deterred by the power of these two Princes, they would be eager to grab a small stool, munch on sunflower seeds, and enjoy the show!
The fat shopkeeper grinned ear to ear!
The favorite aspect of an auction is these easily impassioned customers.
Once impassioned, they recklessly bid higher.
Ultimately, the merchant rakes in the profits!
The only one not smiling is the male lead!
The story in the book hasn't unfolded yet; the male and female leads only had a chance meeting.
The male lead truly doesn't know who Zhao Yi's fiancée is!
If he knew, he'd surely slap her hard!
A wretched woman ruining his grand plan!
Zhao Yi and Zhao Mian cursed each other while continuously raising their bids.
"Ten thousand taels!"
Zhao Yi called out a sky-high price of ten thousand taels of gold, then looked provocatively at Zhao Mian.
The surrounding crowd once again burst into an uproar!
Today's auction had already produced two treasures valued at ten thousand taels of gold!
If word gets out, the entire Capital City will be in an uproar!
The fat shopkeeper trembled with excitement, looking at Zhao Mian with anticipation, hoping he would continue to raise the bid!
Everyone else held their breath!
All eyes were either expectant or schadenfreude as they watched Zhao Mian, waiting to see the spectacle unfold!
Zhao Mian looked as grim as water!
He glared viciously at Zhao Yi, then flipped his sleeves and strode out of the teahouse!
Seeing this, the male lead's face changed instantly.
He quickly shouted: "Eldest Prince, have you forgotten our agreement?"
If the male lead hadn't mentioned this, it might have been fine, but upon speaking, Zhao Mian left even faster!
He had to leave.
He truly couldn't afford ten thousand taels of gold!