Chapter 42 : Insane?
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People gasped one after another as the news of Vallal young master being killed and hanged at the city gate spread throughout the city like wildfire.
" Who did this? Are they intruders from the sky sect? "
" No, I heard it was a young man. He killed Vallal young master. He isn't from any sect."
" A loose cultivator dared to kill the Vallal family heir. Is he tired of living? "
" I heard that young man was very powerful. He killed all the guards with just one punch."
" Hmm...no wonder... but he acted too rashly. I'm afraid he won't live long."
People spiritedly discussed Leywen's death. News about Leywen's death quickly reached the ears of Vallal family's patriarch Ashwen Vallal.
Vallal family issued a bounty on Ray. People eagerly waited for a battle. Of course, some people secretly took action to win the bounty, but no one came alive.
" Why Vallal patriarch isn't taking action in person?" Some people felt confused.
" Vallal patriarch is cunning, he won't act unless he is sure of his victory.
He wants to bait out the actual enemy. He isn't sure whether that boy is from the sky sect or just a vagrant cultivator. If that boy is a sky sect disciple, then so what if he is a Vallal family patriarch? Sky sect disciples aren't someone that he can deal with. But if that boy turns out to be a nobody, then the outcome can only be imagined." An older cultivator analyzed the situation and explained.
" So that's how it is…" Few younger cultivator nodded with understanding.
Inside the great hall of Vallal family.
" Any news about the origin of that kid who killed my leywen? " A middle-aged man asked while sitting at the highest position. He was Ashwen Vallal, patriarch of the Vallal family and also Leywen's father. All the elders of the family gathered in the hall at his order.
" Yes, patriarch. We found that kid is just a nobody who recently arrived in the city from Red light city. " A black cloaked man said, kneeling.
Ashwen frowned, 'how could a vagrant cultivator dare to kill my son? Does he really have nothing to do with the sky sect?' He thought silently in his heart. He felt something unusual but couldn't point it out.
" Patriarch, I think we should instantly take action and show the world that no one can tarnish our Vallal family's majesty." An elder said proudly.
Hearing his words, Ashwen sneered inside.
' Humph trash. Declare to the world? No one can tarnish our majesty?
I don't know who recruited such a fool. I wish I could punch a hole in his head to see what's inside and throw him in the wilderness.' Of course, he couldn't say these words out loud.
"Fifth elder is right. If we don't take action people might think that we are afraid." Another elder agreed.
Ashwen's face kept turning in between red and blue. But he couldn't say anything. He was a cautious man and was also very afraid of dying. So what if his son is dead? Reputation gets spoiled? A son can be replaced any time and reputation could be built over time. If the enemy is strong, he will die. His life can not be brought back. Thus, he wanted to investigate a little more, but these people's incessant blabbering about majesty and stuff makes him really swayed in taking action. Even though he was the family patriarch, he had to consider these people's opinion. After all, they are the family's backbone.
" Alright, everyone prepare." Ashwen agreed in the end.
Despite all the commotions, Ray and Clara lived a carefree life. But Ralf, on the other hand, kept walking back and forth. He scratched his head from time to time.
" Young master, are you sure you don't want to leave the city?" Ralf asked anxiously. He changed his tone from brother to young master after seeing Ray's prowess. After all, Ray was much stronger than him.
" Why? Didn't you say that you aren't afraid of death?
" Ray joked.
" Young master, that was then and this is now." Ralf quickly said, feeling a little embarrassed.
" So uncle, were you trying to act cool back then?" Clara asked innocently, looking at him.
" I...um....i...just wanted to save you... that's all." Ralf replied, stuttering.
" Don't listen to him Clara, he just loves to boast. " Ray said with disdain.
Clara nodded very seriously.
Ralf felt speechless. He wanted to persuade him to leave the city, but he became a villain instead.
Ashwen and his experts arrogantly hovered above the inn where Ray and Clara lived. The innkeeper and the workers had left in fear. People gazed from the distance to watch the battle.
" The one who killed my son come out at once." Ashwen shouted loudly.
Ray leisurely walked out of the inn while yawning, holding Clara's hand. Ralf timidly followed behind.
Ashwen's eyes swept around Ray's body. He felt confused and a little relieved. He couldn't feel any qi breath on him. Ray was just like a mortal. But how could a mortal kill the elite guards of his family?
" Did you kill my son?" Ashwen asked calmly. People praised him for his calmness and patience.
" Your son? Who's he? I killed so many people, how could I know which one was your son? Even if I knew, I would still kill him." Ray said and yawned again.
" You....boy, you are too arrogant. There's always a mountain beyond the mountain." Ashwen said in a gloomy voice.
" That's for you, not for me. I want to climb high heaven, just a little mountain is not worth mentioning." Ray said, waving his hand, not taking him seriously.
" Insane." Ashwen exclaimed in anger.
' Now i understand. This kid is just a fool. I was too cautious.' Ashwen thought in his heart.
" Since you won't admit your own wrong doings, then don't blame me for being merciless. Kill him." Ashwen ordered. Since there was no reason for him to be cautious, he wouldn't keep his hands.
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