Chapter 99

The next day, it was almost noon!

"Knock, knock, knock!"

Jing Yan was in the room, quietly cultivating the first divine technique of the Azure Sky, sitting cross-legged to nourish his spirit, when he heard a knock on the door.

"Come in!" Jing Yan opened his eyes and said.

He guessed it should be to inform him that the time for the negotiation had arrived.

After Jing Yan's words, the door creaked open, and Liu Daquan's plump body squeezed in, his face full of a fawning smile.

"Master Jing Yan, the Sky Wolf Gang has replied, asking us to go to Sky Wolf Fort for the negotiation now," Liu Daquan said cautiously to Jing Yan, though his face was full of smiles, everyone could see the worry in his brows.

Sky Wolf Fort, that's the Sky Wolf Gang's stronghold.

If we go in, can we come out?

Liu Daquan now felt a chill down his neck, unsure how long his head would stay on his shoulders.

"Master Jing Yan, Sky Wolf Fort is the Sky Wolf Gang's lair, fifteen miles away from Blackwind Town. How about I send someone to inform them to change the location for the negotiation?" Liu Daquan, fearing Jing Yan didn't know what Sky Wolf Fort was, emphasized his words.

"There's no need. Let's go now!" Jing Yan waved his hand. To him, it didn't matter where the negotiation took place.

In fact, negotiating inside Sky Wolf Fort was better. Because if the talks broke down and a fight ensued, Jing Yan wouldn't have to worry about hurting innocent people. If it were in Blackwind Town, he couldn't fight freely, and if he accidentally injured the innocent onlookers, it would be very troublesome.

"Jing..." Liu Daquan wanted to say more.

"Lord Liu, let's go!" Jing Yan interrupted Liu Daquan.

Reluctantly, Liu Daquan followed Jing Yan out of the room.

As soon as they reached the courtyard, Jing Yan frowned. He saw that boxes were neatly tied to the carts, as if the entire Liu family was preparing to move.

Liu Daquan had been observing Jing Yan. Seeing Jing Yan frown, he quickly explained, "Master Jing Yan, don't misunderstand. I know you can solve this problem, but I'm worried. The Sky Wolf Gang people are unreasonable. If they turn against us, we won't need to pack up; we can leave Blackwind Town as quickly as possible."

He was ready to run at any moment!

"Hmm!" Jing Yan didn't know what to say, so he just grunted and continued walking towards the gate.

"Follow me!" Liu Daquan waved his hand and shouted at the guards who were already ready.

It must be said that Liu Daquan's position in Blackwind Town wasn't without reason. Jing Yan saw that among the guards employed by the Liu family, there were actually two Ninth Heaven Realm martial artists. Besides these two, there were four or five high-level martial artists. Adding some mid-level and low-level martial artists, there were more than twenty in total.

No wonder Liu Daquan could tangle with the Sky Wolf Gang.

After hearing Liu Daquan's order, the twenty-odd guards followed.

The group left the Liu family's courtyard and headed towards Sky Wolf Fort in a grand procession.

In Blackwind Town, many people saw Jing Yan and the others. Some well-informed people already knew that Liu Daquan was preparing to go to Sky Wolf Fort for the negotiation.

"Is that young man in the green robe the reinforcements Liu Daquan invited from a major family?" someone asked the person next to them, looking at Jing Yan.

Not everyone had seen Jing Yan when he came to the Liu family yesterday.

"Yes, that young man. He's said to be from the Jing family of Donglin City," another person replied.

"So young, how strong can he be? Even if he's from a major family, he's probably just a high-level martial artist at most. Liu Daquan is really bold to dare go to Sky Wolf Fort like this. Isn't he afraid of dying?" someone said with a sneer.

Clearly, not only Liu Daquan but also most of the onlookers believed that Liu Daquan and his group would not return.

"Hehe, Liu Daquan's daughter, Liu Xiaoyue, is a great beauty. If Liu Daquan doesn't come back from Sky Wolf Fort, then..." a man with a sharp face and a monkey-like jaw said with a bright, sinister smile.

"Don't daydream. If a real fight breaks out, the Sky Wolf Gang will immediately take over the Liu family's residence. How could it be your turn? Are you tired of living, daring to think about the Sky Wolf Gang?"

"I was just saying, just saying!" The man's face changed, and he shook his head, nervously looking around, afraid that his words would reach the ears of the Sky Wolf Gang's leader.

Many people also wanted to follow and watch the spectacle. But it was Sky Wolf Fort. If they followed, they might be mistaken for Liu Daquan's allies, which would be courting death.

So, after Jing Yan and the others left Blackwind Town, no one followed them.

...

"Master Jing Yan, if... if things don't go well during the negotiation, just give the mine back to them. Yes, let them buy it back for three thousand spirit stones," Liu Daquan said, trying to use a gentle tone.

He actually wanted to say that giving the mine back for free would be fine, but he was afraid of losing face for Jing Yan, so he suggested letting the Sky Wolf Gang buy it back.

When he bought the mine from the Sky Wolf Gang, it cost him three thousand spirit stones.

If he had known that the person sent by the Jing family's Fourth Elder was this young man, he would have compromised with the Sky Wolf Gang long ago, and things wouldn't have escalated to this uncontrollable situation.

"Lord Liu, I've already promised to handle this matter. You don't need to worry. I guarantee you will return safely," Jing Yan frowned, a bit annoyed by Liu Daquan's incessant chatter.

Liu Daquan's body trembled slightly. Seeing that Jing Yan seemed truly unhappy, he didn't dare to say anything more.

On the way, he followed Jing Yan silently to Sky Wolf Fort, but in his heart, he was skeptical. You guarantee? What can you guarantee? In the end, it will probably be me protecting your safety.

For martial artists, a distance of fifteen miles was nothing. It took only a little over an incense stick's time for Jing Yan and the others to leave Blackwind Town before Sky Wolf Fort came into view.

A moment later, Jing Yan and the twenty-odd people arrived at Sky Wolf Fort.

"Lord Liu, it's an honor to meet you!"

At this moment, a man in a white robe with a pale face stepped forward, clasped his hands, and smiled at Liu Daquan.

"Manager Li, you are too kind," Liu Daquan hurriedly clasped his hands and smiled back.

"Master Jing Yan, this is Manager Li of Sky Wolf Fort," Liu Daquan then introduced the man to Jing Yan.

Jing Yan glanced at Manager Li and frowned slightly.

This man was a manager, clearly not the leader of the Sky Wolf Gang.

Jing Yan didn't believe that the three leaders of the Sky Wolf Gang wouldn't know they had come from Blackwind Town to Sky Wolf Fort. But now, the most important figures of the Sky Wolf Gang hadn't come out to greet them.

"Ha ha..." Jing Yan smiled coldly in his heart.

It seems they don't take me seriously at all!