Chapter 100

In the cave, everyone's gaze fell upon Zhang Tie...

Zhang Tie, who had just sent someone flying, stood proudly in his place, his hands crossed behind his waist, coldly watching the few merchant guards. The current posture of Zhang Tie, if seen by those who didn't know him, would only make them think he was trying to look cool. However, to those around him who knew him, it was clear that this was the most basic "Concealed Blade Stance" from the dagger techniques, where the dagger is hidden behind the back, making it impossible to see which hand it is in, or if it has returned to the waist. When it was time to act, this would make others wary, and give him more flexibility. This was the essence of the "Concealed Blade Stance." Sometimes, the hidden sharpness in the dark could be more intimidating than the visible sharpness in the light. Anyone who saw the dignity and spirit that Zhang Tie displayed in the "Concealed Blade Stance" would not believe that he was a thief. This was like everyone knowing that a rhinoceros would never try to enter a mouse hole. It was the deepest impression left by a person's spirit and aura, more convincing than any words.

"Turns out, this is the true 'Concealed Blade Stance'..." someone among the crowd muttered, and many people looked at Zhang Tie with fiery admiration. It was the first time that the crowd had seen a trainee use the simplest combat techniques learned in school to such a high level. At this moment, Zhang Tie seemed to have opened a door for them, making many people's eyes suddenly bright and wide open.

The crowd was surprised, and the miners who had come to watch were even more surprised. All the miners knew Zhang Tie, who was mining with them, but none of them expected that among their "colleagues," there was such an outstanding "expert." In an instant, many miners who had been hunched over straightened up.

The merchant guard who had been knocked down by Zhang Tie quickly recovered. Zhang Tie's attack did not completely incapacitate him, but the two exchanges just now made all the merchant guards feel the severity of Zhang Tie's skills. It seemed that they would have to pay a price to take down Zhang Tie.

A few merchant guards exchanged glances.

"Kid, if you dare to use such deadly moves, don't blame us for being ruthless!" one guard stepped forward, his voice stern.

"You want to use despicable means to frame me, ruin my future and reputation, why should I be polite to you scum!" Zhang Tie coldly watched the eager merchant guards, "Before you make a move, I advise you to think about whether it's worth risking your life for the meager salary you get from the merchant guild. Will the merchant guild support you for life? I'm only 15 years old. Have you considered the consequences of making an enemy of me for that salary? I think you are all smart people. We all know what happened. You get paid to do a job, but I'll remind you again, if anyone dares to frame me as a thief, I will never let it go, and we'll see who will be the first to die..."

Zhang Tie's harsh words were even more powerful than the "Concealed Blade Stance." The guards who were about to charge were suddenly as if doused with ice water, instantly sobering up. Yes, was it worth making an enemy of this kid for their salary? Thinking of his fierce and ruthless attack just now, and the pride and dignity in the "Concealed Blade Stance," all the guards realized that even if they could take down this kid now, what would happen in the future? He was only 15, and already so powerful. In a few years, who knows what he would be capable of. If they framed him and ruined his future and reputation, what would happen if he sought revenge? The guards all shuddered, especially the one who had just fought with Zhang Tie. If they really offended such a person, they would probably never have a moment's peace.

Taking the salary from the Samira Merchant Guild and following Samira's orders to frame a student was one thing, but if the student was so powerful that the thought of his future revenge kept them awake at night, then everyone would have to think twice. The salary from the merchant guild could make them do a job, but it was not enough to make them risk their future.

The guards exchanged glances again, and they all understood each other's thoughts. It seemed that today's events would not go according to Samira's script. From the beginning, this kid had understood everything. Such a person, whether in terms of intelligence or strength, was too terrifying. They really didn't know what Samira was thinking to want to make an enemy of such a person.

"Regardless, my wallet was stolen, and you were running away, so we chased you down. You are the main suspect..." The guards' tone had softened, and they no longer dared to call Zhang Tie a thief.

"Are you pigs?" Zhang Tie continued to curse, "Go to the Black Flame City train station and see how many wallets are lost there every day. Does a thief run away as soon as someone shouts that their wallet is stolen? That's confessing without being hit. Your low IQ is not a problem, and defaming my character is not a problem, but don't insult my intelligence! Who here dares to stand up and tell everyone that they saw me steal their wallet? Who dares to frame me again?"

The guards' morale was taken by Zhang Tie, and they were left speechless, just staring at him. If Zhang Tie had not shown such strength, his words would have been a joke. But with his intimidating strength and intelligence, none of the guards had the courage to make an enemy of him for the merchant guild's salary.

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"Brother, can I ask who this guy is, and why he is mining with you?" a miner quietly asked another miner.

"He's called Zhang Tie, we're in the same cave, and we've been working together for about twenty days..." The miner who was asked looked at the person with disdain and continued in a low voice, "What's the big deal, last time he took down three wolves by himself and jumped into a 200-meter deep black hole and didn't die!"

"What, the guy who was chased by seven wolves and jumped into a black hole and survived is him!" The person who asked was surprised. It turned out that Zhang Tie was not just a nobody, but already a legendary figure.

"Of course!" "Then why is he still mining here?"

"This is a huge secret!" The miner who was asked looked around and said.

"What's the big secret?" The miner's eyes lit up.

"I won't tell this secret to just anyone!" The miner who was asked bit his lip and quickly took out a piece of meat, about two ounces, and quietly handed it over. Then, the miner whispered a few words to the other miner.

"What, mining is the best training, and Zhang Tie's current achievements are all due to mining. His strength has at least doubled in the time he has been mining?" The miner who heard the secret was shocked. This was indeed a huge secret, and it was astonishing.

"Shh, keep it down. This is something Zhang Tie accidentally mentioned to the people at the mining point. Don't go spreading it around!" The miner who was asked nodded quickly, and the ears of the surrounding miners were already as long as donkeys'...

At this moment, a group of people with torches rushed in from the cave entrance. The newcomers, seeing the situation, quickly rushed over.

The person who arrived was a teacher from the temporary inspection committee and some trainees on duty at the castle. Seeing the teacher from the temporary inspection committee, Zhang Tie and the merchant guards all breathed a sigh of relief.

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Half an hour later, at the temporary inspection committee's headquarters, Zhang Tie and the merchant guards stood in the middle of the room. Colin and Jerome, among other teachers, sat behind a row of tables, and Samira sat on a chair in the room. Outside the room, a crowd of students was densely packed, watching the scene.

The teacher in charge of the questioning, Qili, asked all the witnesses and eyewitnesses. Colin looked at Jerome and saw a smile on his lips, which put him at ease.

"So, the complete sequence of events is this: you, Jagura, were walking around the square of the Wild Wolf Castle for half an hour, and then suddenly realized your money bag was missing. At that moment, you saw Zhang Tie running away, and you assumed he was the thief who had stolen your money bag and was trying to escape, so you called people to chase Zhang Tie?"

"Yes... that's right," the merchant guard named Jagura admitted reluctantly.

"Let me ask one more question. Among all the people here, is there anyone who saw how Jagura's money bag was lost?" Qili asked, and everyone remained silent. When Qili raised her voice and asked again, everyone still remained silent. Zhang Tie, who had been quietly observing Samira, saw a cold smile on her lips and was about to speak. He immediately raised his hand, "Teacher Qili, I have a request. To avoid false testimony, I humbly request that the teachers present allow me to go back to Black Flame City to get something if anyone points out that they saw me steal the wallet."

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