Although the market manager was a Nascent Soul Initial Stage cultivator, he no longer counted as a big shot. He did not even deserve to have a name.
However, his age and cultivation were there for all to see. Since he knew he had kicked an iron plate, he naturally moved quickly to remedy the situation.
In fact, from the very beginning, he had not intended to be ruthless toward this Kun cultivator.
So he straightforwardly raised both hands. "Let me explain. I bear no ill will toward you, Senior. I admit that I arranged for those two bounty hunters. I merely wanted to investigate your background... Listen to me, it wasn't out of malice."
"My purpose was... actually, my clan knows about the Sky Veil and knows its location. As long as you are strong enough, we can cooperate with you. Everything is negotiable."
"Heh." Yi Jue gave a cold laugh. She was not surprised by that explanation at all, but she did not speak. She merely lifted her chin slightly: Continue.
"I can personally take you there," the manager said in a deep voice. "You won't need to pay five Upper Spirit Stones as compensation either. The Sky Veil will open in four days. If you go to another market, you may not make it in time... With me leading the way, we can arrive in two days."
In truth, it was not merely a matter of running out of time. Even if they went to another market, no one might dare accept such a bounty. Still, he believed the other party understood the complications involved.
Yi Jue truly did not care. In her view, the worst outcome would be that this fellow gathered a group of helpers and tried to ambush the two of them in the