Chapter 17 : Trouble at the Shop.
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After half a months later they finally arrived at the coast city of Eastern State and continued to move toward sky city. They didn't encountered any trouble along the way. Sky city was very large and majestic, bustling crowds were everywhere. The city was very lively, no wonder people call it the heart of Eastern State.
The Sky City was under the rule of three great powers.One was the Roswell family, second was the Iron gate sect, third was the Flame Heart Empire. Roswell family would have long been casted out already if not for their ancestor Storm God.
At first roswell family was just a third rate influence in an unknown location but they rose to power quickly after the Storm God ascended to godhood, he swept through all the obstacles along the way and made a clear path for them. Their family started to decline after Storm God ascended to the higher world but still despite their decline those lower level sects and empires don't dare to question the majesty of a gods lineage.
Only a god's lineage can threaten another god's lineage.
" Young master we've arrived at the city.Would you like to take a look around? " Elea asked softly.
" Okay. " Ray nodded and got up.
Elea opened the door for him and followed behind. Ray got down from the carriage and lazily stretched his waist. He looked at the bustling streets and started walking randomly. Elea followed behind him like a little maid, her guards and the old woman were already sent back to the family to report her arrival.
Ray wore a normal white robe, his black hairs swayed back and forth in the wind. He blended into the crowd easily with his ordinary looks.Elea covered her face with a silk veil as she wore a lax purple robe to cover her figure. She was the princess of a big family,a famous figure among younger generations, there would naturally be a commotion if people saw him.
Elea introduced Ray to many places and shops as they walked but nothing gained his attention. He just gave everything a quick glance and nodded at her words. She understood this kind of ordinary things can't enter his sight.
They entered an old antiques selling shop.
" Customer, Our shop have many antique treasures that you can never find in any other shops outside. You can tell us about your likings so that we can help you find the products you are looking for. " A middle aged man quickly came to greet him.
Though Ray doesn't look like a rich person but still they had to show politeness to every potential customer. After all this is business.
The shopkeeper introduced many things to him but nothing garnered his attention. The shopkeeper snorted inwardly, keeping a smiling face upfront.
' This poor kid, does he take me as a fool or he is a fool?If you don't have money just get out already, stop pretending.' Of course these words he couldn't say out loud.
Elea followed behind Ray without saying a word. Suddenly Ray looked at a rusty copper ring as his eyes shone.
" I want this ring. Name your prize. " Ray directly stated.
" Good eyes, we found this ring at the forbidden land of the east. But couldn't trace out its origin. If customer likes it then you can buy it at only ten thousand saint crystal. " The shopkeeper said with a smile.
" Shopkeeper, I want this ring. " A stern and arrogant voice sounded.
Ray looked at the person and saw it was a young man wearing golden robe. His aura was sharp and heroic.He flashed a silver token which resembled the token of Iron gate sect.
" Uhh....Honored inner disciple of Iron Gate sect.Forgive my negligence in receiving you. " The shopkeeper said quickly.
The young man waved his slightly and said aloud " I want this ring. "
" This.....this customer already bought the ring first, if you want it i can show you other antiques and sell it to you at a discount. " The shopkeeper said in a flattering tone.
" No. I want this ring. " The young man didn't budge.
The shopkeeper turned his head toward ray and said " Customer i can't sell this ring to you but I'll definitely show you some rare things you'll be interested. "
" No. I want this ring only. " Ray said lightly.
The shopkeeper became very embarrassed.He didn't want any conflict to happen. But things became very troublesome.
" Boy, Don't bite off more than you can chew. " The young man said in a condensing tone.
Ray didn't even glanced at him as he stared at the shopkeeper.
" I want this ring no matter what. Are you selling or not?
" Boy, do you know who i am? I am the ranked 7th inner disciple Almon Beizzar from Iron Gate Sect . " The young man declared proudly.
Spectators watched the show with great excitement and discussed among themselves.
" Huh.... who's that kid doesn't know good from bad. " A loose cultivator exclaimed.
" I don't know. A new face, maybe not from here. He doesn't know anything about Iron Gate Sect. Just a country bumpkin courting death. Thats all. " Another one sneered.
" Does he even know how valuable saint crystals are? A female cultivator joked.
" He is simply seeking death by himself. " An older cultivator sighed.
" Iron gate or Copper gate i don't care. Don't prance around infront of me or i might wring your neck. " Ray said flatly.
" You're courting death. " Almon became furious at him. A no name person dared to talk to him like this, it was a clear slap to his prestige.
" Please give me a little face and don't disturb the peace of my little shop you two. " The shopkeeper quickly said from the side.
" I'll give you a face but this ring i must have it. " Almon coldly snorted, he didn't hide his killing intent towards Ray.
" Yes.. yess...of course I'll give it to you. " The shopkeeper said with a flattering smile.
" Oh? I wanted it first then why are you selling it to him? Ray asked with a amicable smile.
" Customer, One should understand when to move forward and when to step back. " The shopkeeper said with a condensing tone.
" Boy, if you want to die that badly i can help you." Almon said looking at Ray.
" You're really good at boasting aren't you? Are all of your Copper Gate sects people good at boasting? " Ray mocked him.
" You...you....."Almon trembled in anger.
" What you you.... can't even say words without stuttering? I really question the credibility of your copper sect. " Ray's words were very humiliating to him.
" Courting Death. " Almon shouted, he couldn't restrain his anger anymore as he unsheathed his sword and slashed toward Ray. But before it could reach him a ' Ding ' sound echoed and Almon's s***h got nullified.
" Who are you? " Almon asked angrily looking at the figure who blocked his attack.
No one noticed the short cloaked figure behind Ray untill now. When their sword collided Almon instantly understood that this person is not weaker than him.
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