"But I saw greed in your eyes, just like that shopkeeper at the Swift Sword Inn earlier today. For a mere ten taels of silver, you dared ask me to leave this jade pendant with you as collateral?" Huang Xiao's voice turned somewhat cold.
"Please don't misunderstand, young brother. That was admiration. Anyone who saw such precious jade would marvel at it. As for what you said about the inn..." At this point, Yang Kui turned and barked at the people behind him, "Which of you knows how Shopkeeper Chen offended this young brother today? Tell me at once."
"Enough. Stop shouting here." Huang Xiao waved a hand.
Yang Kui gave a slightly embarrassed smile. "If we offended you in any way today, I offer my apologies. Whatever your terms, as long as the Swift Sword Sect can afford them, we certainly won't let you lose out, young brother."
"You keep saying 'the Swift Sword Sect.' Are you trying to frighten me with its name?" Huang Xiao asked coldly.
"Please do us this favor, young brother!" Yang Kui cupped his hands.
"Then I'm afraid you'll be disappointed," Huang Xiao said mildly. "Escort Chief Liu lent me ten taels of silver today and saved me from an awkward situation. Now that he's in trouble, naturally I have to lend him a hand."
Yang Kui's heart jolted at those words.
Though the young man before him was so young, Yang Kui had no confidence at all. He truly did not dare attack Huang Xiao.
"It's only ten taels of silver. If you need money, young brother, I can offer you ten thousand taels of silver," Yang Kui said.
"Hmph. Do you think I care about silver?" Huang Xiao sneered. "Get lost while I'm still in a good mood. Otherwise, I wouldn't mind