The leader of the Song Family team was Song He, a warrior at the later stage of the Noble Lord Realm.
He looked like a middle-aged man. Of course, if someone told Lu Li that this middle-aged man was actually hundreds of years old, Lu Li wouldn't be surprised.
It was even normal for someone to say that a beautiful lady was actually over 400 years old.
One Fate Wheel could increase one's lifespan by five hundred years. Once one reached the peak of the Eternal Realm, he would have nine Fate Wheels and theoretically, he could live for four thousand five hundred years.
Of course, there were often discrepancies between theories. It was normal for martial artists who had truly reached the peak of the Imperishable Realm to live for more than two thousand years.
Once one's lifespan was extended, it would not be easy for a cultivator to age. One's actual age could not be determined from their appearance.
Song He and Han Wuxin exchanged some pleasantries. Suddenly, Song He turned to Lu Li and Han Yue and said with a smile, "Wuxin, is this your talented daughter?"
Han Wuxin said proudly, "Yes, this is my daughter, Han Yue. Han Yue, come and greet your Uncle Song He."
Han Yue had never seen much of a scene before. She shyly bowed and shouted, "Greetings, Uncle Song. Greetings, Uncles."
Song He praised Hanyue a few times and then lightly said, "Wuxin, come over later when you have time. I have something to discuss with you.
Hmm … something about the Palace of Heaven's Roars. "
"Oh?"
Han Wuxin's interest was piqued. He quickly nodded and said, "Alright, I'll come find you later."
Song He nodded and left with his warriors. He didn't do anything. Lu Li, Yu Huashen and Ming Yu looked at each other, feeling uneasy.
Would the Song family want to negotiate with Han Wuxin and have him sell the three of them?
The Song Family was more powerful than the Han Family. If the Song Family gave up some of their benefits to convince Han Wuxin, then the Han Family would secretly take them down. They would not even know how they died.
The problem was —
If Lu Li told Han Wuxin directly that their enemy was the Song Family, what if Han Wuxin changed his mind?
They didn't want to offend the Song Family for the sake of Lu Li and the other two.
Han Wuxin led everyone to the auction house. Lu Li didn't say anything. Yu Huashen and Ming Yu didn't say anything either. They lowered their heads and were in deep thoughts.
The auction house was on the east side of the square and could be seen from the edge.
This auction house was very grand, much bigger than the Heaven Punishing Auction House. There were ten guards standing at the entrance, all of them at the early stage of the Imperishable Realm.
Han Wuxin seemed to be a regular customer, as the guards all bowed to him and let him through. The group walked into the auction house and was led to a private room on the second floor.
This private room was very large and could accommodate over a dozen people. There were also two maids serving inside, and all sorts of spirit fruits and fine wine were laid out on the table.
After Lu Li came in, his mind was not on the auction house. He sat there in silence.
He answered every question Han Wuxin asked. He did not mind Han Wuxin introducing the auction house to him, so he just replied casually.
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that Song He was trying to bribe Han Wuxin.
If Song He and Han Wuxin succeeded in their negotiation, he would be sold, and he would not be able to return to the Mystic Fire Region.
Lu Li thought about it and realized there were only two ways. First, he could stop Han Wuxin from seeing Song He.
Or he could convince Han Wuxin to stand on his side.
It was difficult to stop Han Wuxin from seeing Song He. After all, if he stopped Han Wuxin this time, Song He would definitely find a way to see Han Wuxin next time.
The key was to convince Han Wuxin to help Lu Li to the end.
Lu Li looked up at Han Wuxin and said, "Lord Wuxin, can I have a word with you?"
Han Wuxin had noticed something was wrong since Lu Li came in. He nodded and said, "Come with me, Young Master Lu."
They walked out. Han Wuxin asked a maid to show them to a small side chamber. After the door was closed, Han Wuxin asked with a solemn expression, "Young Master Lu, what is it?"
Lu Li didn't say anything. He thought about it and asked, "Lord Wuxin, how much do you know about the Lu Family?"
"Why do you say this?"
Han Wuxin frowned and said, "The Lu Family is one of the 12 Royal Families. They have a powerful defensive Bloodline of the Central Plains.
I don't know what happened 10 years ago, but the Lu Family is one of the most powerful families of the Central Plains. There is no doubt about that. "
Lu Li nodded and then asked, "Lord Wuxin, how do you compare the Lu Family to the Song Family?"
"Song Family?
Our Song Family? "
Han Wuxin was surprised. Seeing that Lu Li nodded, he waved his hand and said, "There is no comparison. The Song Family is only of the sixth rank and the Lu Family is of the eighth rank, a Royal Family."
"Ha, ha!"
Lu Li nodded with a smile and said, "Lord Wuxin, actually … I have to hide something from you. I am not from a distant branch of the Lu Family. I am a disciple of the immediate Lu Family.
My identity is similar to that of Lady Han Yue. I have been living outside and I only learned recently that I am the grandson of a patriarch of the Lu Family. "
"Ah?"
Han Wuxin was shocked. A disciple of a distant branch of the Lu Family and the grandson of a patriarch of the Lu Family were worlds apart.
If Lu Li really was a disciple of the immediate Lu Family, then even the Palace of Heaven's Roars would pay attention to him.
But Han Wuxin had some doubts. Why would a disciple of the immediate Lu Family only have two warriors of the Noble Lord Realm with him?
Why would he be hunted down by his enemies? Why would he need the Han Family to escort him?
Who would dare to touch Lu Li when he showed his identity?
"Same identity as Xiao Yue?
An illegitimate son? "
Lu Li's words made Han Wuxin frown. He didn't try to verify Lu Li's identity. He asked directly, "Young Master Lu, just say what you want."
Lu Li came straight to the point, "My enemy is the Song Family. Song He wanted to talk to you just now. I think he wants you to sell me to the Song Family."
"Ah?"
Han Wuxin was surprised again. He shook his head and said, "Why would the Song Family want to touch you?
How can the Song Family do anything to you when you show your identity? "
Lu Li shrugged and said, "The problem is that I cannot show my identity. As for why the Song Family wants to touch me, Lord Wuxin, you will understand if you think about it. I once saved a disciple of the Song Family at the Gargoyle Mountain."
"Gargoyle Mountain?"
Han Wuxin's eyes flickered. Then he understood and said, "Is it because of that little beast of yours?
Young Master Lu, why are you so sure that the Song Family wants to touch you? "
"Ha, ha!"
Lu Li grinned, which made Han Wuxin feel cold. Lu Li said, "The Song Family has been sending scouts to follow us. We captured two of them and got some information out of them."
Han Wuxin said nothing and so did Lu Li. Actually, Lu Li was taking a gamble by telling Han Wuxin everything — he was betting that Han Wuxin would be on his side, that Han Wuxin would help him for the sake that he saved Han Yue.
If he was wrong, then it would be even more dangerous. The Han Family might make a move secretly and kill them directly …
Time moved on. After the time for one incense stick to burn, Han Wuxin finally said, "Young Master Lu, do you have an ID token of the Lu Family?
If you do, the Song Family won't dare to touch you no matter how bold they are. "
Han Wuxin's question was clever. He wanted Lu Li to prove his identity as a disciple of the Lu Family. If he had proof, he would help Lu Li to the end without any hesitation.
"No, I don't have anything of the Lu Family!"
Lu Li shrugged and said frankly, "I just want to say that I could have kept my identity and my beast a secret at the Gargoyle Mountain. I risked everything to save a life.
If you are willing to do that for me, I think when I go back to the Lu Family and reunite with my family, the Han Family will be friends with me and the Lu Family. "
"Okay!"
Han Wuxin's eyes flickered. He made up his mind and said, "Brother Lu, you are so righteous. I admire you. You are my friend."