Chapter 31

After a simple disguise, Shen Xiang looked like a disheveled young man in his twenties. The guards could tell from the roar he had just released that he was not weak, so none of them made a move.

Shen Xiang said, "Are you the manager here?"

Upon hearing this, the guards burst into laughter, and the onlookers outside also laughed.

"Do you even know the manager here, and you still come to cause trouble?" one guard laughed loudly.

"Haven't you heard of Manager Hua? You must have heard of the third son of the city lord! Our Manager Hua is the third son of the city lord. You coming here to challenge him is simply asking for death!" another guard sneered.

When the man in fine clothes heard his name mentioned, a hint of pride appeared on his face. He nodded and said, "I am the manager here, Hua Xin. What can I do for you?"

Shen Xiang spat and laughed loudly, "I thought you were something! If you were really capable, you wouldn't have been assigned by your city lord father to be a manager here. Your coming here as a manager means you're no longer in your father's good books!"

These words shocked everyone. They didn't expect Shen Xiang to dare say this to his face! Hua Xin's face turned extremely ugly. Shen Xiang's words were true. As the son of a renowned figure, coming to manage a business in such a place indeed meant there was little hope for him, though his status was still somewhat noble.

"I'll ask you again, did you lead the people to smash that shop?" Shen Xiang's face suddenly turned extremely cold.

"So what if I did!" a guard said angrily, "Manager Hua led us there!"

Hua Xin's facial muscles twitched, "So it was for revenge! Yes, I did lead the people to that shop."

The guards behind Hua Xin immediately began to loudly describe how they had smashed the place.

Shen Xiang said coldly, "You are all just a bunch of dogs. If needed, your master would sell you without hesitation. What are you happy about? Happy to have found a good master!"

"Dog scum, you're asking for death!" a guard shouted angrily and charged forward. Suddenly, a ball of scorching flame appeared in Shen Xiang's hand.

A "slap" sounded, followed by a painful scream.

Shen Xiang used his true qi to form a long whip, which he lashed at the guard's face, sending him flying! A black burn mark was left on the guard's face.

Seeing this, the guards, though shocked, still charged forward, as they were many and the opponent was just one.

Shen Xiang said with a cold face, "Since you all admit it, I won't let you off!"

Suddenly, a scorching heat burst from Shen Xiang's body. He swung the fire whip in his hand rapidly, the speed so fast that it created countless afterimages. It looked as if Shen Xiang had many hands holding the fire whip and lashing out.

The sky was filled with fire whips, like countless fire snakes, raining down on the charging guards! Hua Xin and his guards could not dodge, and in an instant, they were enveloped by the countless fire whips. The fire whips lashed at them wildly, each leaving a burning mark, the pain penetrating to the bone, making them scream in agony.

In just a few moments, each of them had at least three whip marks.

True qi leaving the body, forming a shape!

It was clear that this was the Sixth Level of the Mortal Martial Realm! Moreover, Shen Xiang's true qi was incredibly thick, and the scorching heat carried an invisible pressure. Shen Xiang's flames were cultivated from the Zhuque Divine Art, and Zhuque was a revered beast. Most people would feel fear when facing such invisible pressure.

Hua Xin realized he had kicked a hard stone, provoking such a powerful Sixth Level Mortal Martial Realm warrior. But he remembered that the shop owner was just an unknown old man.

"The Danxiang Pharmacy won't let you off! Our master is very powerful," Hua Xin said through gritted teeth. As soon as he finished speaking, the fire whip lashed at his mouth.

At this moment, Hua Xin had to admit that the person in front of him was extremely powerful. In just a few moments, he had beaten them to the point where they couldn't fight back, and they still had a trace of fire in their bodies. If not quickly expelled, it would have a significant impact on their future.

"Tell your master that if he wants to seek revenge, he can come to that shop and find me. I'll be waiting there."

Shen Xiang left after saying this, and although there were still some guards outside, they didn't dare to stop him.

After seeing Shen Xiang leave, the onlookers, with a slightly excited mood, spread the news of what they had just seen.

In the back yard of the shop, Shen Lüzong chuckled, "Kid, you've not only offended the Danxiang Pharmacy but also the city lord of Wangcheng. If I were you, I would have long fled."

Shen Xiang looked at him with disdain, "Uncle, did you know that the manager was the son of the city lord of Wangcheng? You sure moved fast just now."

Shen Lüzong laughed, "My old bones can't take the strain like you young people. So, you'll have to handle the next steps yourself! I'm just responsible for some miscellaneous tasks."

Shen Xiang had been traveling for several days and was very tired. He needed to rest well because he would soon face the master of the Danxiang Pharmacy and the city lord of Wangcheng.

Shen Xiang had a plan in mind, which is why he dared to attack the city lord's son. After all, in this world, the power of wealth was very strong, and of course, strength was even more important.

"Shen Xiang, the Danxiang Pharmacy is likely a branch of a major sect!" Su Meirao came out of the ring and said to Shen Xiang.

Shen Xiang, who was still soaking in a large wooden tub, was surprised, "Sister Meirao, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Su Meirao looked at Shen Xiang's exposed, muscular body and smiled seductively, "Don't worry, the Danxiang Peach Garden is a very amiable sect, and they are fair. I believe the master won't cause you trouble."

Shen Xiang sighed in relief and smiled, "Sister Meirao, the water is still warm, come and soak with me!"

"I'll let my senior sister come to keep you company! Although she is cold, she loves to soak in hot water," Su Meirao giggled.

Shen Xiang coughed dryly and asked, "Is Danxiang Peach Garden the name of a sect?"

Shen Xiang was very eager to join one of the major sects.

Su Meirao came to the large bathtub and said, "Among the eight major sects, the Danxiang Peach Garden is renowned for its alchemy, making other sects envious."

Shen Xiang said, "Then wouldn't it be great for me to join the Danxiang Peach Garden in the future? After all, it's a sect dedicated to alchemy!"

Su Meirao shook her head, "Not good. I can teach you alchemy! You should join the Taiwu Sect, which is one of the top eight sects, born in ancient times. The first Taiwu Sect leader is a legend."

To join these martial sects as soon as possible, Shen Xiang trained even harder, as he needed at least the Ninth Level of the Mortal Martial Realm to qualify.