"I am deeply disappointed in you, Lord Zhen. Your little trick might cost me my entire investment."
On the second floor of the shop that was to open in a few minutes, Ikasa expressed his displeasure to the foolhardy City Lord.
"Hahaha! You shouldn't worry about that, Brother Ikasa. You should focus on how much more you will earn now that the shops of Monstrous Flame Sect are closed for business."
Even though the City Lord laughed, the smile did not reach his eyes. The dark patches under his eyes showed that the battle was not proceeding as he planned.
Ikasa wanted to talk some sense into the dull brain of this City Lord but he had to hold his tongue. The glaring figure of the Chakra Sensing Realm beauty provided him plenty of incentive to do so.
And thus the room devolved into awkward silence as the occupants waited for the preparations for the opening to be finished.
Though the room was quiet, the City was not.
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