lcionline Chapter 380 Market Rules: No Private Fights
Chapter 380 Market Rules: No Private Fights
However, the veiled woman only gave a cold smile.
With a flick of his sleeve, a powerful force surged forth, repelling all the probing divine senses.
Many cultivators were injured by the backlash of this power, letting out muffled groans, and their gazes toward the veiled woman held a hint of surprise and uncertainty.
The veiled woman finally revealed the fluctuations of her Golden Core stage cultivation, inspiring awe in all who beheld her.
Her expression was stern as she questioned, "Have you ever considered the consequences of spying on a Golden Core cultivator?"
Using one's divine sense to probe is inherently impolite, especially when it comes to a female cultivator.
It was perfectly normal for the veiled woman to be angry.
The uninjured cultivators around them exchanged glances, secretly glad that they hadn't acted rashly, otherwise they would have needlessly offended a Golden Core cultivator.
Xie Ming, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator who was not yet wearing the Hundred Swords Pavilion's iconic disciple robes, immediately became the focus of everyone's attention.
Many people glared at him angrily, believing that he was just trying to attract attention.
He panicked and frantically protested, "Impossible! I recognize her face. She was clearly devoured by the siren, she..."
However, before he could finish speaking, a tremendous force, as powerful as a mountain, suddenly struck, like a whirlwind sweeping away fallen leaves, sending Xie Ming flying.
His body shimmered with precious light, clearly indicating he possessed more than one protective item, yet none of them saved his life.
He tumbled through the air against his will, eventually crashing into the walls of several shops and collapsing amidst the chaos.
This sudden change turned the once bustling market into complete silence.
Fear flashed in everyone's eyes, and they involuntarily retreated, afraid of being caught in the crossfire.
Those cultivators who had originally planned to watch the spectacle wisely shut their mouths and quietly retreated.
The shop owners in the vicinity were all shrewd individuals. Upon seeing this, they immediately activated the protective arrays of their shops, firmly protecting their stores.
In an instant, the market was filled with flashing lights as various protective formations lit up.
It had been a long time since anyone had been seen to fight so openly in the market. Everyone knew that there were strict rules in the market, and anyone who fought would be severely punished.
However, the current situation is clearly extraordinary. The veiled woman's strength is unfathomable, and Xie Ming's fate is so tragic that no one dares to interfere easily.
Everyone held their breath, secretly speculating on how things would unfold.
Inside the Treasure Pavilion, the lights were bright, and the jewels glittered and sparkled, creating a scene of prosperity.
However, this relaxed atmosphere was shattered by the sudden sounds of fighting outside.
The guests stopped their transactions, and the maids also paused their busy work, all straining their ears to listen to the commotion outside.
"Who exactly is this woman? How could she be so ignorant of the rules of the market? How could she dare to make a move so brazenly in front of everyone? She's incredibly audacious!" A customer dressed in splendid clothes shook his head and said with a look of astonishment.
"Hey, I think she did it on purpose. With her cultivation level, she could have left the market and taught that Foundation Establishment kid a lesson, but she chose to do it here. Tsk tsk tsk, looks like she has a bad temper. Don't mess with her!" Another customer stroked his chin, a playful look in his eyes.
"Hmph, relying on her martial prowess, she acts recklessly. Even if she is a Golden Core cultivator, she is nothing but a nobody in front of the behemoth that is the Hundred Swords Pavilion. Just wait and see!" An old man who seemed quite knowledgeable sneered, his tone full of disdain.
Inside the Treasure Pavilion, opinions were divided, and discussions rose and fell.
Senior Sister Zhao, however, appeared remarkably calm at this moment.
She frowned slightly, glanced at her fellow disciples, and said in a deep voice, "You lot, stay here in the Treasure Pavilion and don't go out to watch the excitement. This market is full of all sorts of people. If you get into trouble and lose your life, it won't be worth it."
Upon hearing this, the group nodded in agreement. Right now, staying inside the Treasure Pavilion was far safer than leaving rashly.
Manager Hu peeked out of the window and was shocked by what he saw. Who was so blind as to offend his God of Wealth?
Several streaks of light streaked across the sky like shooting stars, arriving in an instant and revealing the figures of a Golden Core cultivator and several Foundation Establishment cultivators.
The Golden Core cultivator's surname was Qian. He had already reached the early stage of the Golden Core realm and was still young. His sect had sent him to the market town of Mixia Island for training.
Upon hearing of the disturbance in the market, he immediately led his enforcement team to the scene.
Master Qian's gaze swept over the veiled woman not far away, then fell on the collapsed shop. He frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice, "What exactly happened here?"
Before he finished speaking, two Foundation Establishment cultivators beside him flashed out and flew into the ruins to check the extent of the damage and whether there were any casualties.
Upon seeing this, Manager Hu immediately appeared, smiling, and stepped forward, cupping his hands in greeting, saying, "Greetings, fellow Daoists. Just now, someone deliberately caused trouble at the entrance of my Treasure Pavilion, angering the Golden Core senior who came here to trade. Senior's intervention was merely to teach them a lesson, not to deliberately cause trouble. It was truly a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding."
As he spoke, he took out a storage bag from his sleeve, presented it with both hands, and said respectfully, "Jubao Pavilion is willing to compensate three times the amount for the losses caused by this incident, as a token of our sincerity."
Manager Hu's statement not only provided a way out but also demonstrated the sincerity of Jubaoge.
In this way, the incident was reduced to a minor matter and then resolved peacefully after a mere formality.
Master Qian accepted the storage bag and looked at the veiled woman again, his tone carrying a hint of warning: "Fellow Daoist, are you new to the Misty Cloud Island market? Private fights are strictly prohibited here. Do not forget this rule."
Just then, the Foundation Establishment cultivator in charge of investigating the situation sent a secret message, and Master Qian's expression changed drastically upon hearing it.
It turns out that this female cultivator was incredibly audacious, killing a Foundation Establishment disciple of the Hundred Swords Pavilion in public. Moreover, this disciple was no ordinary person; he was the apprentice of a Nascent Soul elder.
Master Qian was shocked, but he also knew that this matter was of great importance.
He immediately took out a jade tablet and activated it.
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In an instant, the third-order array within the market was fully activated, its spiritual light flowing and forming a solid barrier that even Golden Core cultivators would find difficult to break through.
At the same time, the other Golden Core cultivators in the market will sense the fluctuations in the array and rush over immediately.
Upon seeing this, Manager Hu was greatly alarmed.
He thought the matter was settled, but unexpectedly, things took an unexpected turn.
He rushed forward, his face filled with fear, and asked, "Master Qian, what do you mean by this?!"
Master Qian's expression was solemn, with a hint of anger: "Do you know who she killed? He was the disciple of a Nascent Soul Elder of the Hundred Swords Pavilion! Manager Hu, you'd better step aside immediately and not get involved. I'll settle things with you after I've captured this woman."
Having said that, Master Qian summoned his spirit sword and pointed it directly at the veiled woman.
After hearing this, Manager Hu felt like he had two heads to split open.
I thought the dead person was just a clueless passerby, but I never expected that he had this other identity.
The difficulty of this matter far exceeded his expectations.