Chapter 22: Three Thousand Taels of Silver

The Wanmin Trading Company.

In the main hall.

Jiang Yuan watched with interest at the panel of Jia Wanda.

[Name]: Jia Wanda

[Realm]: Body Forging Stage Level 6

[Innate Destiny]: Danger Warning (Green), Enhanced Five Senses (White), Tolerance for Hardship (White)

[Danger Warning]: Able to detect imminent danger and sense its source.

[Enhanced Five Senses]: Possesses senses that far surpass those of ordinary people.

[Tolerance for Hardship]: Able to endure more hardship, having a will stronger than ordinary people and a naturally stronger constitution.

The reason why he came here is because of his green Innate Destiny.

Danger Warning.

That day he was able to retreat decisively was also due to this fortune which gave him a unique warning.

It allowed him to sense that a great terror was about to descend and he was the first to retreat.

Otherwise, if he had taken action that day, he would have been decapitated.

Jia Wando stepped forward with a friendly face: "Young Master Jiang Yuan, I wonder what brings you to my Wanmin Trading House."

"If there is anything you need, just tell me. If it's within my power, I will definitely do it!"

He patted his chest confidently.

Jiang Yuan put down his teacup, watching him without a word.

Cold sweat broke out on Jia Wando's forehead instantly.

After a few moments of silence.

He feigned a cough, then said, "Young Master Jiang, if you have something to say, please say it!"

Jiang Yuan said indifferently, "The day I left the city, you had someone follow me, didn't you?"

At these words, his heart lurched, and a profound sense of danger surged in his heart.

A myriad of thoughts flashed through his mind.

He thought of the follower who had left the city and hadn't returned yet, and at this moment he understood the follower's fate.

Then he nodded heavily and said, "Yes! Indeed! That day, I was bewitched by the words of others and had Liu follow you to check if your father had really met with an accident."

Jiang Yuan nodded slightly.

In his heart, he thought, a smart man!

No wonder he could develop the Wanmin Trading Company to this extent from being a simple farmer's son.

Seeing Jiang Yuan not speaking.

Jia Wando then gritted his teeth and said, "For my foolish actions before, I am willing to offer a thousand taels of silver as an apology, I hope Master Jiang can accept it."

Jiang Yuan shook his head slightly.

"Not enough!"

Jia Wando gritted his teeth again, "Two thousand taels, please forgive me, Master Jiang."

Jiang Yuan shook his head again.

At this moment, Jia Wando's eyes were somewhat red.

"I really can't afford any more!"

Jiang Yuan looked at him, after two moments, then slowly spoke, "Three thousand taels of silver, all grievances will be wiped away!"

Just as Jia Wando hesitated.

A voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Dad, why should we let him make outrageous demands here, and still want three thousand taels of silver? If Liu was killed by him, we're already being magnanimous by not seeking revenge!"

"Shut up!" Jia Wando shouted in anger with a face full of fury.

"Dad, what are you afraid of? I've already invited the grand protector, with the master here, why should you fear them!"

At this time, an old man slowly walked in from outside the door.

"Chong'er is correct, why do you fear him so much? His greatest support is merely the country lord, and apart from that, the Zhenyuan Escort Agency has only one reputable individual, Gu Mo!"

"Everyone else in front of the old man is nothing but a bunch of chickens and dogs, there is no need to be so afraid."

The young man also started speaking, "Master said…"

He was only halfway through when Jia Wando shouted in anger, "Shut up!"

As soon as the words fell.

As soon as the words fell, he instantly took a step forward and appeared in front of his son.

To his son's astonishment, he violently slapped him across the face.

Instantly, there was a clear sound of a slap. The young man was thrown into the air, with blood flying out of his mouth.

Seeing this, Jia Wando felt a heart-wrenching pain. But the constant sense of impending death told him that if he let his son continue speaking recklessly, even a god would struggle to save him.

Considering the previous messages and the information he received last night, as well as the overwhelming sense of crisis, he began to guess that they might have underestimated Jiang Yuan.

Was this man likely to be a fool? The fact that he dared to go out and collect his father's body in such a straightforward manner showed that he was confident.

Regardless of where this confidence came from, at least it belonged to him. Taking into account the invitation that followed, and the lack of news from Li Hao, didn't these facts say something?

At this time, the old man helplessly shook his head.

"I don't know what you are afraid of or what you fear, but I will make you understand that these three people, in front of me, are nothing but chickens and dogs!"

As soon as his words fell, his figure suddenly moved. Like a gust of wind, he charged toward Jiang Yuan.

His thin, open hand displayed a chilling glow. He looked like an eagle preying.

The young man on the ground watched this scene excitedly.

The Grand Protector is a peak expert at the eighth level of body forging. Even though his vitality is declining and he no longer possesses peak combat power, his martial arts have improved over the years, and his strength far exceeds those at the seventh level of body forging.

Not to mention a mere Gu Mo who has just entered the seventh level of body forging. How could he possibly withstand the Master's renowned technique, the Eagle Claw Technique?

On the other side, seeing the old man quickly pouncing, Jiang Yuan did not frown. He continued to sip the hot tea from his teacup.

Seeing this, the old man's eyes filled with anger.

Such an arrogant kid, soon you will regret your actions.

Just then.

Clang - The sound of a longsword being drawn.

In an instant, the old man's expression changed drastically.

"Sword Intent!!" He cried in horror.

He quickly retraced his steps midway, feeling the chill of death.

"Sword intent, how could Gu Mo possess sword intent? Wasn't he known as a genius in saber technique?"

His mind was filled with thoughts.

Buzz - The sound of the sword resonated continuously. The entire hall was filled with countless streams of sword qi, turning tables and chairs on either side into sawdust.

Seeing the approaching sword tip, the old man quickly said, "Young friend, please wait..."

The next moment.

Gu Mo sheathed his sword and turned to walk away, his expression as cold as ever.

Behind him, the old man collapsed onto the ground with a "thump". A stream of blood flowed from his forehead.

Gu Mo's sword qi had penetrated his skull. His brain was completely mashed, he was dead beyond doubt.

Jiang Yuan said, "Jia Wando, three thousand taels of silver, any problem with that?"

Hearing Jiang Yuan's words, Jia Wando woke up instantly.

He swallowed hard, suppressing the fear in his heart.

He quickly nodded, "No, no problem. Please wait a moment, young master Jiang, I will go get the silver note for you."

Jiang Yuan slightly nodded, "Hurry up and return quickly! I'll wait for you here."

Jia Wando nodded repeatedly and retreated, then picked up his son by the collar of his clothes and left the trading hall.