Chapter 982: Frigid Rain Sword King

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A seller who had his heart broken when master threw him away.

The old man lamented then derided, Miss, besides buying goods, theres still the matter of will to lead to a smooth trade. I, however, am unwilling to sell it to you no matter how much money you give me. So just leave it and go.

The womans face fell while Qiaoer was getting anxious, Let me have it! He gave it to me and wont sell it to you

Yeah, he wont sell it. What a shame. What I want, I buy, even if he doesnt want to.

With cold bloodthirst s.h.i.+ning in her eyes and a sinister smile, she released her power to pin the old man on the wall.

The womans hand oozed sword energy, her tone deadly, Old fool, Im no dealer and certainly not here to bargain. I dont care who you are, but youre going to pay for defying me, humph

The woman flicked her hand and a sword flew out. The old man couldnt even blink in the face of such mighty power, stuck there on the wall.

He knew this was going to happen from the start, choosing now to welcome the death he knew would come.

He had been ever loyal to Serene Sh.o.r.es Trading. To voice the wrong on the chairman, he dared to spit in the others face and now he was bold enough to give up his life for the bond between master and servant.

He had let go of everything and was ready to pa.s.s on

Stop!

A shout came from the dark corridor, followed by a calm voice, Miss, you can kill all you want, but try to do it outside Sea Bright City, lest youd want to have all eyes on all of us.

The woman smirked, looking at the dark corridors entrance with mockery, You think I care?

Miss doesnt care about all but one mans opinion.

Zhuo Fan walked out of the shadows, his tone flat, The man doesnt want miss to make trouble or it will earn his ire. And over what, a shabby mask? Ha-ha-ha

The womans brow shook and winced. Her heart sank and mulled things over before withdrawing her aura.

The old man slumped from the wall and gasped for his life.

He was ready to die, but anyone alive was happy to have come out of that with his life still.

Staring hard at Zhuo Fan, the woman squinted and clenched her fists as she growled, Who are you? Do you know who I am?

I dont.

Zhuo Fan shook his head and bowed, I am but a steward of the Qian clan of northern lands, Qian Fan. This frail store is in my clans care and I hope miss will be forgiving, ha-ha-ha

The woman stared hard, Qian clan? One of the three great merchants?

Yes.

Lies!

The woman spat, Merchants only care for money, always weighing gains and losses. You think theyd haggle with me over some run down shop like this? And by the looks of you and your impa.s.sive face, youre not just anyone either, to not twitch under my killing intent. Theres no way a tiny Qian clan would have someone like you as its steward. Who the h.e.l.l are you?

Zhuo Fan gave a slight bow with a wide smile, Thank you for the praise miss. As for who I am, theres no need to ask, just how theres no need for me to ask who miss is. In short, Im of no threat to miss and if miss doesnt see me as an enemy, we can each go our own way. Theres plenty of road for the both of us to never intersect, ha-ha-ha

But you already know who I am!

The woman was confused how someone just popped up that had leverage on her. Who was he?

How can I trust you mean no harm to us without declaring who you are?

Zhuo Fan shrugged, Do I really know? Ha-ha-ha, miss, youre jumping the gun here. I only feel like miss shouldnt make a scene, thats all. Miss neednt look into me as well. Being able to tell your ident.i.ty shows you neednt know any more, that any probing will be fruitless and would only bring more problems than solutions.

Is that a threat?

A warning.

With an insufferable grin plastered on his face, Zhuo Fans eyes held a sharp glint, If youd go to western lands, youd come to realize the world is vast and that there are people above you still. That no one can avoid certain calamities. Caution is always prized in life, lest the slightest mishap might bring it all down. Growing overconfident helps no one.

The womans frown shook, her eyes bewildered, Western lands

Youre that

The woman gasped and grimaced at the sudden realization.

Zhuo Fans mouth curled, playing the mystery card, Miss doesnt need to say it, just know it. Its best we each go our own way and not throw everything into chaos.

The woman felt conflicted, but then huffed and left in a rush.

Wait.

Zhuo Fan held out his hand with a smile, May miss be so kind as to return my daughters mask?

Pausing, the woman shot Qiaoer a look then scoffed, Your daughter, ha-ha-ha. Someone as average as you actually has such a pretty and adorable daughter? The heavens must be blind!

Ha-ha-ha, theres nothing strange about it. Her mother takes all the credit.

Enough with the smugness. Letting you off is already kind enough on my part. Dont ever think youll get the stuff that I have my eye on! The woman snorted and refused.

Zhuo Fan said, Then I dont have a choice. Among pract.i.tioners, the more friends the more options you have. Since miss insists on making a scene, if anything happens and an investigation starts because of you, that man

You say we should go our own way, but youre clearly b.u.t.ting in our own side

Its not us doing it, but you who is provoking it. Zhuo Fans cold stare was fixed on her, Miss, I am just like you, unable to let go of what catches my eye, even if its a dime or pin. The same goes for my daughter. What sets us apart, however, is that I have no such thing as the empathy or consciousness holding me back from making trouble over it, unlike miss here

The womans face shook and growled as she flicked her hand in rage, throwing the mask at Zhuo Fan, You havent heard the last of me

The woman left with that threat hanging as she stormed out the door

Zhuo Fans creepy grin surfaced as he caught it, giving it to the hopeful and happy Qiaoer by his side.

Sir has such valor to talk that witch into giving up. I am in awe! The old man bowed before Zhuo Fan in grat.i.tude.

Zhuo Fan smiled, You know who she is?

From the central area.

The old mans fading eyes shook as he sighed, Intel says mighty experts have invaded northern lands, ten imperial princes and Invincible Sword leading five Sword Kings. Among the Nine Sword Kings, the only woman is Frigid Rain Sword King, Bali Yuyu!

Zhuo Fan nodded, Exactly her!

Then how did young master manage to scare her away

Fear of consequences.

Zhuo Fan said, She fears one man only, Invincible Sword Baili Yutian. They have invaded northern lands yet didnt show themselves because Baili Yutian demanded it of them to be subtle. All this wait is for the perfect moment to strike. Its safe to say that any disturbance they cause beforehand will earn his wrath. So I figured she was more afraid of him than being pigheaded. Thats why I did not fear her at all.

The old man mulled his words and nodded, Why then did she return the mask? She could have

Fear again.

Zhuo Fan smiled, Baili Yutian wont take anything short of victory in this operation but now they have someone b.u.t.ting in their business, ha-ha-ha. Whoever brought about this disaster is bound to be subjected to Baili Yutians rage.

But who could hinder them when they have such power

Have you heard of the matters in western lands? Zhuo Fan looked aside at him, Your companys intelligence should know that Baili Jingwei had men looking into me in western lands and should know of the terrible event

Devil Mountain?

Precisely!

Zhuo Fan nodded with a glint in his eyes, Devil Mountain is too much of an unknown while showing unprecedented strength. It caused the Nine Sword Kings and even Invincible Sword to be weary. Humans fear the unknown so I hinted Im from Devil Mountain. The stronger I appear, the weaker they feel. Since she knew next to nothing of me, she feared doing anything that might cause trouble. Maybe Devil Mountain is nothing, but on the off chance that it is, their plan would be foiled and who would Invincible Sword take it out on? Ha-ha-ha, that means any that get Devil Mountains attention is one poor devil. This is one liability she could not afford to have!