"What's the Curved Saber Association's background?" Li Qingxian asked.
"A small gang in Northern District City," Yu Xiaoshan said. "Though they're considerably stronger than our sect."
"They're close to the Divine Sword Sect," Liu Yitian added.
Everyone exchanged glances.
The Divine Sword Sect had once challenged the Divine Bow Sect on its own grounds, seizing its manuals and premises. The Divine Bow Sect's strength had plummeted, eventually forcing it to leave Far-Reaching City and settle in Wang Family Village.
Hong Sanxiong approached with his men. "Are you paying or not? Pay, and we leave right away. Refuse, and we'll see you in court."
Liu Yitian's expression remained unchanged. He cupped his hands and said, "We already handed the silver over to the Zhao Clan Bank. Manager Liu wrote us a receipt, which I have right here. There must be some misunderstanding. Why don't we go to the Zhao Clan Bank and clear this up?"
As he spoke, Liu Yitian produced a sheet of yellow paper.
"What nonsense are you talking?" Hong Sanxiong asked with a smile. "Manager Liu left Far-Reaching City first thing this morning. A new manager is running the bank now. The Zhao Clan Bank won't recognize that receipt."
"Brother Hong, is there no room to work this out?" Liu Yitian asked with a soft sigh.
Several Divine Bow Sect disciples lowered their heads slightly, while Li Qingxian inwardly shook his head. These people had clearly suffered plenty. They dared not offend the Zhao Clan Bank above them or the Curved Saber Association below them. A dignified sixth-rank sect master had to address a man who was eighth rank at best as "brother," not daring to treat him as a junior.
After a moment's thought, Li Qingxian was about to use his Fate Arts, but stopped. He took