The dust storm blasted outward like a wave, shaking the entire clothing store.
Almost all the shelves inside the store were shattered, walls cracked, and even the huge ceiling trembled, though it was protected by some formations.
But despite sitting in the middle of destruction,
Shen Xuan still sat on the couch.
Not even a single strand of his long silver-white hair was stained with disgusting blood or disturbed.
Instead of this, a figure stood between them.
An old man in a light green robe, thin yet straight-backed. His presence was silent as a calm lake, but as deep as an abyss.
His fingers were lightly pressed against the fist of Protector Gui.
Yes, just two fingers of the old man.
And these two fingers stopped the full force of a Chaos Lord realm expert, like stopping a falling leaf from a tree.
"You… You…?" Protector Gui's eyes widened in surprise, his hands trembling violently as he tried to take his fist back.
But no matter what, he couldn't even move his fist.
He couldn't withdraw it.
"Who are you…?" Protector Gui looked at the old man in green robes and asked.
"Hmph…...attained the Chaos Lord realm through forced alchemy" or "sacrificial pills."?"
The old man was obviously Xiao Ding, who had just taken a bath and changed his clothes when he suddenly noticed something was wrong and came to protect Shen Xuan.
Bang…!!!
Without giving him any chance, Xiao Ding blasted Protector Gui away.
Puff…
Falling on the ground and destroying the gate, and creating a huge pit on the ground, Protector Gui spat out a mouthful of blood and almost fainted.
Cough…!
"Old man Xiao, it's okay… let me talk to this person first."
Getting up from the couch, Shen Xuan patted the shoulder of Xiao Ding and told him to stop.
"Okay… young master!" Xiao Ding backed off.
"Woah… young master… even this man is called young master. Looks like truly strong clans have clashed, but judging from this, obviously the man with silver hair has a very deep and terrifying background."
The crowd again started murmuring among themselves, watching Shen Xuan walk toward Protector Gui, who had fallen on the ground.
"Well, I will give you a chance…to live anyway, first listen to me. How about it?"
Crouching in front of Protector Gui, who had fallen into the pit, Shen Xuan spoke in his usual cold voice, but it carried some empathy.
"Aren't you afraid that I will kill you from such a low distance? Or did you underestimate the power of the Chaos Lord realm?"
Not answering Shen Xuan, Protector Gui spoke with almost full killing intent.
Haha…!!
There really was a smile on Shen Xuan's usually cold face.
But this smile was like he was willing to play with him as long as he wanted; like a chess game where he was the player and Protector Gui was just a piece, unable to escape his control.
"Old thing… the plane where I belong, even the Chaos Ancestral realm, is just a dog.
As for you, who forcefully reached the Chaos Lord realm, you're not even qualified to serve in my outer clan.
Now, tell me.....will you listen to me first or not?"
"If not, then I will let you… see the scenery of...what you have already expected"
He didn't complete his words, but Protector Gui obviously understood what this young man wanted to say.
He glared at Xiao Ding in back, who made him like this, in just one punch.
Gritting his teeth, he simply nodded in silence.
"Good!!"
Seeing the old man finally willing to listen, Shen Xuan nodded with satisfaction.
"Usually, the Chaos Lord realm has at least 10,000 years to live, but you are less than a thousand years old now, and you will die in less than 30 years."
"And looking at your talent, you could still reach the Chaos Saint realm. Unfortunately, now you cannot even truly cultivate in the Chaos Lord realm."
Shen Xuan stared deep into the eyes of Protector Gui, as if looking into his soul.
"Are you willing to be like this? Live less than a thirty years from now?
Die in this medium-sized plane, not even able to see the scenery of a high or top-level plane?"
The temptation in Shen Xuan's words was indeed great.
Xiao Ding, City lord Hei, who were able to listen to the conversation of Shen Xuan, were shocked.
Even Protector Gui, who was holding killing intent, suddenly paused and looked at Shen Xuan with a confused expression.
"What do you mean by this…?"
Not understanding, Protector Gui asked.
"Hehe… just work for me for twenty years, and if you want more, you can.
If you're willing to work for me, I will let you go beyond this middle-level plane, heal your injuries… and many more."
"How about it?" Shen Xuan replied calmly.
Protector Gui stared into Shen Xuan's eyes, as if asking if this was real.
Shen Xuan just smiled at his reaction and spoke,
"If you are willing, I can definitely help you."
A second later, Protector Gui finally nodded.
"I am willing to serve, young master."
"Good, get up…!"
After that, Shen Xuan, followed by Protector Gui, who was still coughing blood, walked toward Ji Yu, who was blind and unable to see anything.
"Protector Gui… where are you? Have you killed that bastard? If yes, answer me. If not, why aren't you taking action?"
Ji Yu, bleeding, spoke harshly, but there was no response.
"Protector Gui, go and kill him. I don't want an eyesore here."
Looking at Ji Yu, Shen Xuan walked toward Xiao Ling and ordered.
Thump…!!!
Protector Gui suddenly knelt behind Shen Xuan instantly.
"This… young master, can you spare Ji Yu's life? His father saved me from dying. If it weren't for his father, maybe I would have already died long ago.
This slave pleads… to let Ji Yu go this time."
Bang…!!!
Protector Gui's words were like a bombshell in the hearts of everyone present.
Even Xiao Ding, City Lord Hei, and Ji Yu himself were stunned, as none expected the protector arranged by Ji Clan to betray him.
"Gui Ran, what are you doing?! My father told you to protect me, but you betrayed the Ji Clan in front of hundreds of people! Aren't you afraid of being hunted by the entire Ji Clan...?"
Ji Yu blindly walked toward the sound, roaring with anger after hearing the confession of Gui Ran.
Crunch…!!!
Suddenly, Ji Yu stepped onto something and stopped.
Even Shen Xuan looked down and laughed again.
"Tsk…tsk… what a man. Even dared to step on his own gouged eyes and crush them. You do have some demeanor of the young master of the so-called Ji Clan."
Looking at the eyeballs crushed under Ji Yu's feet, he felt a little disgusted and turned back to Gui Ran.
"You....you....puffed...!" Ji Yu almost fainted from this.
"Young master, please let Ji Yu go. This is the last time I plead for someone.
I don't want an obsession in my heart to affect my future cultivation and be called by the world a white-eyed wolf."
Gui Ran bowed deeply.
A cold light flickered in Shen Xuan's gaze, followed by the thin, dangerous curve of a smile on his face.
"Okay, let him go," Shen Xuan said.
"But he must remember, if he ever provokes me again, I will never spare him."
"However, before I let him go, he must give me all his belongings, especially his storage ring and treasures," he added.
"Well… okay, young master. I will take his belongings and bring them to you."
Gui Ran walked toward Ji Yu.
Listening to the conversation, Ji Yu felt a coldness run down his spine.
He suddenly stepped back and fell on the ground in fear.
If not for his father's kindness to Gui Ran, he would have died today.
Gui Ran stood in front of him, and patted his shoulder.
"Ji Yu, I hope you will hand over your storage ring to the young master. He may let you live.
I have pleaded for mercy. The young master will let you go."
Listening to him, Ji Yu left with no choice, gritting his teeth, Ji Yu finally took off his storage ring and handed it to Gui Ran.
Gui Ran turned toward City Lord Hei.
City Lord Hei nodded at him, threw his card to the store manager, and disappeared into the void.
After that, Shen Xuan walked toward Xiao Ling, yawning.
"Do you know any better clothing store than this?
If yes, take this card and buy the best-quality dress in pure white, then come to the inn." Shen Xuan didn't even bother to listen to her, just walked away, leaving Xiao Ling dumbfounded.
Playing with Ji Yu's storage ring, its seal already broken, Shen Xuan turned to Xiao Ding.
"Elder Xiao, let's go back. I am hungry and haven't eaten for a long time."
Walking out of the store, Xiao Ding and Gui Ran followed him, while Xiao Ling went to buy better clothes.
While walking, Gui Ran asked,
"Young master, what is your name?"
"My name… is Shen Xuanji… or you can remember me as Shen Xuan."
Looking at the beautiful moon in the night sky, the arrogance on Shen Xuan's face was natural, never pretended.
"Anyway… do you have any… cultivation t…?" Shen Xuan, pausing, turned back.
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Well, there will be another extra chapter soon, since today is my birthday.
Enjoy it, guys!