As for how they had recognized and pinpointed his identity, that no longer mattered at this moment.
Su Shi'er's thoughts raced as he swiftly considered how to respond.
Sunset City's auction had yet to begin, and he had not yet obtained the Nascent Soul Condensation Pill required for Tribulation Transcendence or treasures capable of withstanding the Lightning Tribulation.
Furthermore, the plan to exchange top-grade Spirit Stones for low-grade Spirit Stones had only been underway for half a year. Though he had acquired quite a few Spirit Stones, they were nothing compared to what he would need for his future cultivation.
If he openly stood against Sunset City now, whether he left or fought bitterly, the losses would surely be severe.
Such an outcome was far from what he wanted.
Before Su Shi'er could decide how to respond,
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the Scarred Face Cultivator's voice rang out in the room once more.
"Senior, you openly destroyed evidence belonging to Sunset City's Enforcement Team. This act... is tantamount to declaring war on Sunset City."
"If you know what is good for you, you had best come back with us now to confess your crimes and accept punishment."
"Otherwise..."
Su Shi'er turned his head and asked calmly, "Otherwise... what?"
"Otherwise, we can only offend you, Senior. But do not blame this junior for failing to warn you in advance—within Sunset City, there is the support of a formation."
"If we come to blows and there are casualties, we bear no responsibility."
The Scarred Face Cultivator continued, doing his utmost to suppress the killing intent in his heart.
While stalling for time, he secretly joined forces with the two companions beside him and urged the formation flags in their hands.
Though they knew that a steward from the City Lord's Mansion was secretly aiding them,