"Lately, people have been missing from our Casket Sword Sect ?"
"What is going on ?"
With a deep frown , Sect Master Qi grits his teeth. Resting on the sedan chair inside the living room , he clenches his fist tightly enough to pump his veins .
"Sect Master , we have asked around the neighborhood and even searched everywhere . But everything is very strange "
A City Officer in charge of protecting Central City nervously reports . He is a middle aged man and is wearing light iron armor around his body .
Behind him stands a few officers .
"Strange ? Like what ?"
Sect Master Qi feels his head hurt so he massages his forehead and temple .
The city officer hurriedly reports back , fearing he will get blamed if he did not report .
"The , the , the trace left behind by culprits are always strange "
"While some trace points out this missing case to be kidnaping case , while some points out it to be runaway case , while some points out it to be murder case "
"There is no fixed answer to what this case is ?"
The trembling voice of City Officer Fan reaches in the ear of Sect Master Qi , making Sect Master Qi extremely ferocious .
In his territory , in the middle of his own people , who is so daring to do all this atrocious activity while successfully deceiving his people ?
"It has already been the 31st kidnapping , how dare this person ? "
"Once I get my hands on him or her , I will make sure to drink the blood of this motherfucker "
City Officer Fan felt like his head was about to explode because of intense pressure when he heard Sect Master Qi curse out loud .
"What were the casualties when you were investigating ? Did the culprits attack you guys ?"
Sect Master Qi calms himself and ask the City Officer Fan .
"There were no such thing as ambush or trap during our investigation , as if they are trying to let us investigate us "
City Officer Fan shook his head and continued .
"Although I fear they may have ulterior motives or schemes for not attacking , but more than anything . It seem they are too clever "
Sect Master Qi nods his head , there is no doubt that culprits are intelligent and clever .
By kidnapping humans from the Casket Sword Sect , they are trying to accomplish something .
But by not attacking or scheming against the Investigation Team , these culprits are trying their best to avoid direct conflict.
Too clever
Too smart
After all , if they try to come up with direct conflict , one way or another , they will be forced to leave their trace behind .
And even with a single trace , as long as one knows one thing or another , they can track down the culprits.
" Stop investigation of those kidnappers , and do just as I say you to do "
Sect Master Qi was forced to use that thing now , after all just within 3 days , there has been a total of 31 kidnappings.
And those 31 kidnappings are all of 31 Cultivators that live in Spirit Arc City.
This is frustrating .
They are not reckless and not impatient.
But according to what Intel received , this kidnapping case in Spirit Arc City is just one of many kidnappings going on in the Casket Sword Sect .
It has been around a month people have been disappearing in the Casket Sword Sect .
"Set up a Surveillance Formation , monitor each and every moves happening inside the formation "
"I want those bastards "
Sect Master Qi orders City Officer Fan , his eyes sharp as an Eagle .
"We will follow your order , Sect Master "
After a small conversation , City Officer Fan leaves the Qi Residence .
"This must be the work of Demon God Sect "
Medicine Master Jiang walks in after seeing Sect Officer Fan leave the room .
With calm and profound steps , in harmony with the Wisdom of the world , Sect Master Jiang gets close to Sect Master Qi .
Sect Master Qi rests on the sedan chair and begins to ponder on the situation .
"No , this is not the work of Demon God Sect "
When Medicine Master Jiang heard the reply from Sect Master Qi , Medicine Master Jiang fell into deep silence .
After a deep silence , the Medicine Master said to Sect Master Qi .
"You met with them , didn't you ?"
His gaze became sharp and extremely profound , nothing seemed to hide away from him .
Sect Master begins to tip - tap his fingers on the armrest , falling in deep contemplation .
He didn't try to lie and said bluntly .
"I met with them , Demon God Sect has no hands on this tribulation we are going through "
Medicine Master Jiang was deeply surprised in his heart but he didn't show it on his face .
Demon God Sect , a powerhouse from Azure Dragon Emperor Kingdom , located in the Southern Part of the world — Golden Dragon Continent .
When Sect Master Qi was still in his prime , he visited the Demon God Sect and came in contact with their people .
Each and everyone of Demon God Sect are a monster , their young generation Genius are someone who can kill those of higher Realm .
Their Prodigies are someone who have far surpassed the Realm in which the Genius of Righteous Sect have just entered .
With Demonic Techniques and Sinister Schemes , Demon God Sect are one of the most powerful Ancient Sect to exist .
And in such Ancient Sect , Sect Master Qi used to be Grandmaster Candidate .
But because of some upside down , Sect Master Qi left the Sect .
"You still have an attachment hanging on that Sect ?"
"Don't you ?"
Sect Master Qi was asked this question by Medicine Master Jiang , but the former does not have anything to retort . But instead .
"How can I not ?"
"After all , that is the maternal home belonging to my first wife "
"And someday , my children will have to visit the Sect for once "
This was one of the biggest secrets Sect Master Qi and some few people of Household have always been keeping inside their heart .
The first wife of Sect Master Qi used to be Holy Demon Saintess of Demon God Sect .
Because Sect Master Qi was also a Grandmaster Candidate , he and his first wife didn't need to face any rejections from the Sect .
But because of some upside down , which is still forcing Sect Master Qi and Demon God Sect to not accept each other , Sect Master Qi and his wife were forced to leave the Sect .
But fortunately the Sect didn't pursue the matter , otherwise even with the entire Casket Sword Sect power , they won't be able to survive the Calamity .
"You say that , but are you willing to just let the matter go ?"
Medicine Master Jiang lightly laughed , mocking Sect Master Qi for his ignorance .
"You must know , I left my Sect with you when you said you needed my help "
"Even when my Grandmaster asked me to not help you because you and your Sect were on ordeal with each other "
"That day is not something to just scoff at "
"Remember this , that day will hunt you and your family in the future "
"Because [ he ] is still alive "
Here , Medicine Master Jiang suddenly became serious , not joking around .
" And he is not someone you can laugh at "
"Several thousand years ago , because of your arrogance you hurt him and betrayed him "
"And you must know , an enemy may forget the betrayal done to them by their enemies , given the time "
"But a friend , a friend will never let himself forget how his own sworn brother stabbed his trust and broke down his believe "
"So brutally "
Medicine Master Jiang coldly smiles and giggles .
"I heard he has already step on the Realm which Demon Grandmaster of your Sect dreamed of achieving "
" The day of Chaos is not that far "
" Sky Demon , you must prepare for the inevitable battle you must face someday "
Medicine Master Jiang pats on the shoulder of Sect Master Qi and leaves him alone .
Sect Master Qi was not even the slightest bit angry or enraged after listening to Medicine Master Jiang . But instead , his heart felt heavy .
"I was truly arrogant "
Sect Master Qi laughs at himself when he reminisces about the past .
There has been a famous saying since Ancient Times .
Youth births Ignorance and Ignorance is mistaken for Arrogance .
Walking out of the room , standing on the yard , Sect Master Qi falls in deep thought .
*****
Forgot to mention but it is the month of Autumn , because of that , the trees are full of different colors .
Leaves are falling down and mortals are trying to catch those falling leaves .
Flowers have fully bloomed , the weather has a mixture of warmth and cold .
When Young master Qi was touring around the city , he reached a Street market .
There was a long line of street marketing .
On the street market , one will not open a shop or buildings , but only do street marketing.
Plain terrain , full of grassland and nothing else .
1 - 2 kilometers are fully occupied by street merchants .
Just like those powerful Aristocratic Merchants , Street Merchants have their own community and Alliance .
For them , You do your business and I do my business is the motto .
Because every Alliance has their own powerful Leaders , both Merchant Alliance usually avoid getting into conflicts .
While moving around , the bustling and hustling crowd were creating the atmosphere lively .
"Young master , look at there "
"That's a Replica of Yin Yang Fish found in only Legends "
Of all , You'er was the only most lively while other members of the group did not exist as her .
"Look at that .Young master , that's the Miniscule Needle . One of the best Hidden Weapon used by Killers and Assassin "
"That's the Cloudy Sword , crafted from Cloud Steel "
The nose of Young master Qi twisted when he saw this vivacious girl , jumping here and there while pointing at different kinds of Treasures found on Street Market .
"You'er , stop jumping like a monkey "
Young master Qi asked her to stop jumping but You'er was just too immersed in her own world .
And when they were still enjoying their walk around their street , suddenly they stopped . Because they saw a Supreme Sword kept in the store for sale .
You wish , I was joking .
Just joking .
They stopped because of a small commotion going on the street .
"Let's go and see what this commotion is all about "
Just this morning , there was a commotion in the market too , and now there is again another commotion going on at the Street Market .
So Young master Qi decided to go and check .
When they got close to the gathering of the crowd , someone recognized Young master Qi and made a way for him .
" Isn't he Young master Qi ? "
"Yes , he has been walking around the city daily . It has been three years , enough to make it into habit . So I don't think it is unusual to see him here "
" You are right "
"Maybe he will bring justice against that scammer "
"Yes , that fucking scammer is just too much "
The moment young master Qi came to the crowd , they began to make a commotion .
Young master Qi was unaffected by his surrounding crowds .
He just reached the inner circle created by a circle of people .
There he and his group saw a few people bargaining , or more like doing cold war .
You'er quickly recognize one of those people and she reveals dissatisfaction and disdain in her eyes .
Noticing her strange change , Young master Qi asks her .
"You'er, do you know them "
You'er shakes her head and humbly answers him .
" I don't know them , but early in the morning that young dog was the one who was making a commotion in the market "
" That dog , that dog "
Her voice begins to tremble and shake in anger , clearly she is obviously extremely angry and frustrated.
Young master Qi wonders what did that young boy do to her to make her so mad ?
The person You'er was pointing at is extremely han — , no he is extremely ordinary and .... Ordinary.
His clothes are ordinary , his looks are ordinary , his voice is ordinary. No, maybe , other than voice , everything about him is ordinary.
But after a while , Young master Qi will naturally understand why You'er is so mad at this young boy ?
The young boy , Yu Danlan, is an ordinary merchant . He has come to Street Market to sell his product but sadly , this world does not understand his greatness .
This world is drowning in darkness , unable to see his greatness .
This world is walking away from salvation , ignoring his sacrifice .
How can no one understand how great he truly is ?
"Young bastard , fuck you and your seven generation "
"I am not buying your shitty sword "
A young man in his late 26 , clad with aristocratic robe , throws away a bronze sword on the ground .
The tip of the sword penetrates deep underground and gets stuck , while the hilt faces upward the sky .
"Sigh * if you didn't have a money , you should have said so "
"No one will look down on you for not having money "
"At the very least , they will only criticize you "
Shaking his head slowly as if he was feeling sympathy for the young man ,Yu Danlan shamelessly said .
"This sword only cost ten thousand Refined Array Jades , and not much "
"But you can't even afford to buy it . "
"In the future, how can you even satisfy your wife's shopping demand ?"
And finally he sighs .
"You "
Young master Wen was left speechless , his trembling finger pointing at Yu Danlan .
"Young master Wen , calm down , calm down "
His lackeys began to meditate between him and Yu Danlan .
On the other hand , Yu Danlan didn't stop .
He continues .
"If you don't have enough money then why don't you borrow some sum from your friends ? Maybe they can borrow you some few Refined Jades "
He clicks his tongue .
Crowd ".... "
Young master Qi and his team " ...."
That's the young master from Wen Family who owns tens of Spiritual Stone Mines , hundreds of businesses , a large plot of land and millions of family assets .
Are you asking someone like him to borrow money from others ? And more than that , from someone who is even lower than his family ?
What a great idea you have suggested to the young master with .
"Okay , okay "
Young master Wen calms himself and walks to Yu Danlan. So close , they can even hear each other's warm breath .
Yu Danlan smiles while as for Young master Wen , he grits his teeth so tightly even the gritting sound can be heard outside .
"If you can convince me to buy this sword of yours , I will purchase your sword in double the amount of what you ask for "
Then he slowly smiles .
"Great , great "
Yu Danlan smiles widely .
"Young master Wen , what are you doing ?"
"That shameless bastard , young master Wen don't buy that sword from that dog "
The crowd tries to stop young master Qi from purchasing the sword from this fucking dog Treasure Seller .
But Young master Wen didn't listen to them .
"Okay , then I will convince you "
Bending his body down , Yu Danlan uprooted his bronze sword .
But the moment everyone's eyes fall on the bronze sword their eyes subconsciously reveal dead fish eyes .
And Young master Qi is no exception . Even he was left speechless .
This bronze sword . If we have to describe this brown sword , we can say it in this way .
Since the Ancient times , warriors have been using swords to brutally massacre . And so an Ancient Blacksmith, who was forging a sword , accidently made some mistakes and forged a weak sword .
A sword that is as weak and as strong as a brick . After weathering the long and endless passage of time , it finally got a chance to be sold .
But the moment Yu Danlan picked up the sword and uprooted it through the ground .
The blade stuck between a tiny canyon was left underground while only half of the balde with hilt came out .
Everyone saw a bronze sword whose half of the blade was left underground while the other half was openly visible.
"Fuck "
Subconsciously everyone utters the same words together .
But Yu Danlan is a very wise and calm , understanding person . So he just smiled .
— fuck , this motherfucking sword broke down so easily !! I should not have uproot it out from the ground and should have left it inside .
While silently cursing inside , on the surface Yu Danlan smiles .
"As you can , even the world was so mesmerized by the beauty and power of this Immemorial Divine Heavenly God Immortal Sword , that even Earth took half of the Indestructible and All Powerful Blade "
With a simple and calm smile , full of profound Aura surrounding him , Yu Danlan gave a very very reasonable reason .
Everyone "....."
Young master Wen blinks his eyes and ask with a simple voice .
"But before , didn't you say this sword's name was Immortal Holy Matchless Unrivaled Heavenly Divine Ancient Sword ?"
"So how come this sword suddenly became Immemorial Divine Heavenly God Immortal Sword , please enlighten me "
When Young master Wen mentions this loophole , everyone present around nods their head in agreement.
But to their horror , this young Treasure Seller was unaffected by such childish questions .
He coughs at first .
"Cough cough "
"The reason , very simple "
He chuckles , he begins to walk around in a circle.
"When the sword was in your hand , your mastery and proficiency over the Sword was too little . Hence , just Immortal Holy Matchless Unrivaled Heavenly Divine Ancient Sword "
"But since I know this sword is forged using Immortal Sky Iron , Heavenly Indestructible Steel , Golden Divine Ore and Fairy God Tooth . Infuse with Supreme Sword Dao and Law , this sword was born "
"Since i Know the history and mystery of this sword , hence this sword became Godly Might Saint Immortal Divine Holy Fairy Ancient Immemorial Chaos Sword "
After taking a deep breath , Yu Danlan shows Young master Wen the same smile he had before on his face .
Listening to such blatant scam , no one was able to even voice a single sentence .
"Fuck "
With a loud slap on Yu Danlan cheek , Young master Wen leaves with his friend .
As for Yu Danlan , he gets his face plastered on the ground .
After getting his face out of the ground , Yu Danlan dusts off his dirt from the clothes while complaining .
"If you didn't want to buy my sword , you should have said it . Why use violence ?"
"Even after all those advertisement I did , he still fail to understand the greatness of what I sell "
And with that , he looks around and once again reveals a smile .
"Hello dear customer , want a Supreme Sword that will help you split Heaven and Earth ?"
"If so , then I have many of them . Come and buy one "
"Young master Qi , what should we do about him ?"
Asked You'er . Young master Qi shakes his head and leaves , even for him this merchant is just too shameless .
If you want to scam , at the least you can remember the name of your product .
With that night came and passed away .