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.

a Sixth-Order Open Heaven Realm Master was standing, so he had no right to be seated. As such, he told the elderly man that he wouldn’t dare show such brazenness and was fine

didn’t dwell on the issue and simply continued, “This Old Master has heard about what happened to you. Little friend,

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

say, “There are thirty-two Mid-Rank cultivators, and excluding this Old Master, five High-Rank Open Heaven Realm Masters. Over twenty First Class and Second Class forces are now

many High-Rank cultivators had come

say with a

Yang Kai asked, “What does

explained lightly, “Some 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 respect to us. So, the best way for them is to pry the information out of you to find out where the carcass truly is before coming up with a plan. However, you’ve stayed

as he could somewhat

probing manner, he asked, “Does Senior

question as he continued, “Some of those out there are righteous, while some of them are wicked; however, none of them

implying First Inn had been extremely accommodating to Yang

possibly offend so many people for you. Whether

at her and asked, “Can you give me more time to

Proprietress frowned, “What else is there to think

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

days. Do you know how much pressure we’ve been under because of you? We’ve already offended many people by fending off those

the discussion to go on if Yang Kai couldn’t stall for more time. He reckoned that he would need ten more days to condense the Fire Element and by then, the carcass would be useless to

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

finishing his words, he didn’t give Yang Kai a chance to speak as he rose from the

from behind, “Proprietress, Senior, please extend the deadline for me! I might not be able to make up my mind

be able to make a sensible choice.” Having said so, she slammed the door shut as though she wanted to

gone, Yang

in just three days; however, since they had given him the ultimatum, there was no room

that he was tight on time, Yang Kai didn’t dare to waste any time despite his

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

which was expected. Although the Golden Crow carcass was priceless, it was just material in the end. As a High-Rank Open Heaven Master,

me the carcass, our two offers will not change and we’ll even grant you both at the same time. In

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 generous enough.

Master, and he had discovered that he could absorb Golden Crow’s True Fire. That was the reason

a bright future was within his grasp. If he agreed to this deal at this point, he would lose an opportunity to reach the peak of the Martial

other great force can provide you with such offers. Smelly