Martial Peak

Chapter 3928

Chapter 3928 – Carrot and Stick

Standing in front of Yang Kai was a slim yet energetic-looking elderly man. He was clad in a short sleeve shirt and a pair of short pants. With his bony arms and calves exposed, he looked like an ordinary farmer who had just returned from his field.

However, Yang Kai could see that the elderly man had a deep and profound gaze. It was as though he would plunge into it and be drowned in it forever if he stared too long, causing his chest to tighten as he realised that this elderly man was no ordinary Master.

Madam Lan, who had been harassing him recently, stood three steps behind this elderly man as she stared at Yang Kai while gritting her teeth.

“Little friend, do you mind having a chat with me inside?” The elderly man asked with a smile. Despite his gentle tone, he gave off an imposing air that made it impossible for Yang Kai to refuse. Only a person who had been in a position of authority for a long time could give off this kind of feeling, and Yang Kai was familiar with that.

Yang Kai shot a glance at the Proprietress, knowing that he couldn’t reject, before nodding and stepping aside to allow the elderly man to pass.

The elderly man thanked him and shuffled into the room, followed by Madam Lan.

After closing the door, Yang Kai turned to look at Madam Lan and asked doubtfully, “Proprietress, this is…”

With that said, he already had a speculation about the elderly man’s identity.

A solemn Madam Lan replied, “He is the owner of First Inn.”

The elderly man smiled and nodded his head, “My surname is Si Tu, and my given name is Kong.”

His identity was just as Yang Kai had expected. The moment he saw the Proprietress, who was a Sixth-Order Open Heaven Realm Master, standing respectfully behind this elderly man, he could already figure out his identity. Upon Madam Lan’s introduction, he knew that his speculation was right.

Si Tu Kong was the owner of First Inn who always remained behind the scenes. This man must be a High-Rank Open Heaven Realm Master, though Yang Kai wasn’t certain what Order he was in.

“Junior Yang Kai greets Senior Si Tu. Please forgive me for any disrespect I have shown.” Yang Kai cupped his fists before gesturing politely, “Please have a seat.”

Si Tu Kong nodded and directly took a seat while Madam Lan took up a spot behind him.

“Have a seat as well,” Si Tu Kong looked around before motioning to Yang Kai.

Sixth-Order Open Heaven Realm Master was standing, so he had no right to

dwell on the issue and simply continued, “This Old Master has heard about what happened to you. Little friend, do you know how many top Masters have gathered in my

is unaware,” Yang Kai shook his head. He wouldn’t have been surprised if Si Tu Kong directly asked for the Golden Crow

Mid-Rank cultivators, and excluding this Old Master, five High-Rank Open

had truly become serious. So many High-Rank cultivators had come to this

a smile, “Do you understand why First Inn can do business here

asked, “What

time ago, you tried to divert everyone’s attention to Xiao Lan by saying that she had taken the carcass from you. Whether or not it was true, everyone would try to ascertain the truth. Xiao Lan is from First Inn, so they wouldn’t dare to make a move against her as they have to show adequate

could somewhat grasp what

a probing manner, he asked, “Does Senior mean… I’ve been protected by First

are righteous, while some of

First Inn had been extremely accommodating to Yang

point, the Proprietress spoke, “Yang Kai, although First Inn is fairly powerful, we can’t possibly offend so many people for you. Whether or not you will sell

looked up at her and asked, “Can you give

frowned, “What else is

made an attempt, “Ten days. Please give me ten more days. After that, I’ll give you an answer you

know how much pressure we’ve been under because of you? We’ve already offended many people by fending off those who’ve tried to look for you. Too

he would need ten more days

Kong suddenly said, “This Old Master will give you three more days

he didn’t give Yang Kai a chance to speak as he rose from the chair and left directly. This

extend the deadline for me! I might not be able to make up my mind in

I’m sure you’ll be able to make a sensible choice.” Having said so, she slammed the door shut as though she wanted to lock Yang Kai

were gone, Yang Kai

since they had given him the ultimatum, there was no room for negotiation. Three

that he was tight on time, Yang Kai didn’t dare to waste any time despite his worries. After turning on the room’s barrier again, he plunged

bag to absorb the Golden Crow’s True Fire, not even caring if he was overburdened. Although he had sped up his progress, more time was still needed to fill up

didn’t come with her, which was expected. Although the Golden Crow carcass was priceless, it was just material in the end. As a High-Rank Open Heaven Master, he had shown enough regard for the carcass by coming all the way here in person, so the Proprietress

and declared, “Owner has said that if you can give me the carcass, our two offers will not change and we’ll even grant you both at the same

Yang Kai just like that. Previously, although the offers given by the Proprietress were attractive, Yang Kai could only choose one of them, which didn’t seem

Open Heaven Realm Master, and he had discovered that he could absorb Golden Crow’s True Fire. That

If he agreed to this deal at this point, he would lose an opportunity to reach the peak of the Martial Dao. He didn’t want to

you with such offers. Smelly brat, if