The weather was not very good today.
Liu Manzi was wandering the streets when he ran into an acquaintance.
He nodded slightly and greeted the man with an affected air.
The man was also a cultivator, as well as the second manager of the local Money House.
He had something of a reputation locally.
In the past, whenever Liu Manzi saw him, he would bow and scrape, his tone full of flattery.
But now, after his experience of visiting Tengchong City,
he had grown arrogant, his hands clasped behind his back.
He strolled leisurely down the street.
"Pah!"
The second manager spat.
"Damn it! Who does he think he is?"
"Ah, this fine pot of wine~"
Liu Manzi hummed a little tune.
He could clearly sense the change in the way people around him had been looking at him lately.
It gave him immense satisfaction.
To add joy upon joy, he even had a deal to make today.
He had arranged to do business with the Blue Robes Man that afternoon.
Suddenly, two dark figures dropped from the roof beams.
One in front, one behind.
One used his fists, the other a staff.
"Huh?"
Liu Manzi started. They were clearly coming for him.
The sight gave everyone nearby a fright.
Liu Manzi did have some ability, after all, and sidestepped a punch.
But he failed to dodge the vicious staff behind him and took a direct hit.
With a cry of "Ow," he fell awkwardly to the ground.
The blow was heavy and powerful, and it had struck him squarely in the lower back.
The pain made him suck in a cold breath.
"Aaargh!"
Both attackers looked quite young. Once their strike landed, they turned and ran.
More importantly, both were wearing masks.
Everyone looked over in bewilderment, including the