"I'm only sitting in a seat, and you're already trying to kill me. Aren't you being a little too domineering?"
Ye Kang's expression turned cold, and anger flared in his heart.
Wang Hai glanced at Ye Kang, his face expressionless.
"I don't talk to dead men."
The next second, Wang Hai swung his saber, sending a fierce blade aura slashing toward Ye Kang.
Quite a few people closed their eyes.
Wang Hai had used his Full Power Strike. That man was as good as dead.
Just as the blade aura neared Ye Kang, he moved.
He raised the saber sheath and poured his powerful true qi into it, easily batting the blade aura away. At the same time, he flicked the sheath downward, and it shot out with a swish.
The heavy sheath flew like a sharp arrow, piercing Wang Hai through the chest.
[Ding] [You killed a Top-tier Master. Reward: 500 Comprehension]
Wang Hai was still frozen in the middle of his swing, with no idea what had happened.
He lowered his head in disbelief.
A huge bloody hole had appeared over his heart, and the heart inside was nowhere to be seen.
His eyes rolled back, and he dropped dead.
"Elder Wang!"
The remaining men in conical hats shouted and drew their sabers.
Ye Kang didn't waste his breath. The moment they drew their weapons, they were already dead.
Hundred Flowers Sword Qi shot out, and more than a dozen scarlet heads flew high into the air, spurting fountains of blood.
In just a few breaths, the domineering Wang Hai and over a dozen Golden Saber Sect disciples had all been decapitated.
At that moment, an eerie silence fell over the entire God of Wealth Inn.
The Elegant Young Master was already so frightened that his face had gone deathly pale. His whole body trembled.
What had just happened?!
That man hadn't even moved, yet he'd killed Wang Hai!
What kind of martial skill was that?!
The Innkeeper of God of Wealth Inn, Jin Baobei, had originally wanted to stop the two from fighting. Who could have guessed it would all be over before she'd even said a word?
She reacted quickly, dropping to her knees and holding up the Swift Wind Thunderous Saber.
"Please forgive me, Senior. I didn't know you were here and have been remiss in attending to you. If you don't mind, this humble woman would like to offer you the saber!"
At that moment, all the martial artists lowered their heads, not daring to entertain another thought.
Quite a few of them were secretly relieved.
That was close, that was close. I nearly couldn't resist picking on this unfamiliar face. Good thing I didn't...
Ye Kang heard her and gave a disdainful smile.
"I'm not interested in the saber. Innkeeper, tell me something, and I'll leave at once."
Jin Baobei immediately tossed the saber aside and put on a fawning smile.
"Senior, you've come to the right person. There isn't a single piece of news in Mengzhou's Martial World that I, Jin Baobei, can't get. Ask whatever you like."
Ye Kang stood up, his hands clasped behind his back, looking every bit the lofty master.
"Where is the Ninth Princess of Great Jin now?"
Jin Baobei thought for a moment. "The Ninth Princess has been in Mengzhou for half a year and has stayed at the Grand Tutor's Mansion in the main city the whole time. But lately, there've been rumors that someone is offering a fortune for her capture."
"What?! Who put out the bounty?"
Ye Kang was startled.
The Ninth Princess couldn't die. His promotion and fortune depended on her.
He'd worked hard to get this official post. He couldn't afford to lose it now.
Jin Baobei glanced at Wang Hai's corpse.
"I don't know who it was exactly, but the news came from the Golden Saber Sect."
I killed him too soon. I should've left one alive.
Ye Kang thought for a moment, then pulled a Silver Note from his robes.
"Innkeeper, you're well-informed. I've just arrived in Mengzhou and need a local guide. I'll pay you one thousand taels to guide me for half a month."
Jin Baobei took the Silver Note, the corners of her mouth twisting bitterly. She wanted to slap herself.
Why did I have to say so much?
Now I'm done for.
She didn't dare accept the money!
"Senior, Mengzhou's Martial World is extraordinarily complicated. My abilities are meager; I'm afraid I'll only get in the way of your important business!"
"A Super-class expert isn't weak. Are you trying to get me to pay more?"
Ye Kang didn't bother arguing. Hundred Flowers Sword Qi shot out and rested directly against Jin Baobei's neck.
"Spare my life, Senior! Let me change first, and I'll leave with you right away!"
"That's more like it."
Ye Kang sat down and calmly began sipping his tea.
The remaining martial artists didn't dare utter a word. They could only awkwardly return to their seats.
Quite a few of them muttered to themselves.
So Boss Jin is actually a Super-class expert.
This woman's hidden her strength well. No wonder all those lecherous scoundrels who coveted her beauty disappeared. Looks like she chopped them up herself.
But that unfamiliar man saw through Jin Baobei's true strength at a glance. What realm must he be in?!
Could he be... Xiantian?!
Quite a few people's legs went weak. They wished they could turn invisible.
God of Wealth Inn is terrifying. It's even drawn in an Innate Master. I'm never coming back.
Quite a few people had guessed Ye Kang's strength, and Jin Baobei had naturally figured it out too.
She knew just how terrifying an Innate Master could be, so she didn't dare entertain the slightest thought of resistance.
She could only obediently change into a fitted blue outfit, veil her face, and put on a conical hat before stepping out, deeply reluctant.
Just as Ye Kang was about to leave, the Elegant Young Master suddenly plucked up his courage and spoke.
"Senior! I'm Liu Mingkong of the Liu Family in Mengzhou. I offended you earlier. Please accept these two thousand taels in Silver Notes!"
Liu Mingkong took out two Silver Notes and respectfully placed them on the table.
This was his apology.
After all, he'd known that seat belonged to Wang Hai but hadn't said a word. He'd clearly been watching the show.
If Ye Kang had taken offense, he'd have been well within his rights to kill him with a single saber stroke.
Ye Kang praised his good sense inwardly, then drew the Silver Notes into his hand with a wave of his palm.
I spent one note, then got two back. That's a profit.
"Liu Mingkong, right? I'll remember you. Keep yourself in check from now on. One maid is enough."
"Thank you for the lesson, Senior."
Liu Mingkong let out a breath of relief.
Money meant little to him. If he could befriend an Innate Master, that would be the real bargain.
After that, Ye Kang didn't linger.
The two of them rode off along the official road on their two horses.
Only then did the martial artists in God of Wealth Inn finally breathe a sigh of relief. They scattered like startled birds and beasts, afraid they weren't running fast enough.
Meanwhile, news of Wang Hai's death spread rapidly.
At the Golden Saber Sect,
several elders gathered, every one of them looking grim.
One of them had red hair and a fiery red beard. He spoke with explosive fury. "The nerve of him! He dares come to Mengzhou and slaughter an elder of our Golden Saber Sect! He must die!"
"Second Elder, Wang Hai was a Top-tier Master, yet he was killed in an instant. That outsider must be an Innate Master too. We can't act rashly."
"Are we just supposed to swallow this humiliation?"
"Of course not. We should hear the sect leader's opinion first."
Everyone looked toward the sect leader, Pei Wanchun, seated in the place of honor. His expression was dark.
His voice was hoarse and low. "I heard he asked for news of the Ninth Princess at God of Wealth Inn. He may be working for the court. If an Innate Master really enters the city, he could ruin Mister Plainclothes's grand plan."
The others exchanged glances and swallowed their anger.
"Then what should we do, Sect Leader?"
"We have to move the plan forward. Notify Liuhe Mountain. We'll throw Mengzhou City into chaos first."
"Then, Sect Leader, are we going to leave the man who killed Wang Hai alone?"
"Of course not. Second Elder, you only recently reached Innate First Rank. Go test his strength, but remember: if you can't beat him, run."
The hot-tempered old man with red hair and a fiery red beard heard this and immediately looked murderous.
"Rest assured, Sect Leader. I'll cut off his head and bring it back to you. No one is better at killing those lackeys of the court than I am!"
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