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.

Kai didn’t dare to sit. Even a Sixth-Order Open Heaven Realm Master was standing, so he had no right to be

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

Si Tu Kong directly asked for the Golden Crow carcass, so what the latter had just said baffled

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

had truly become serious. So many High-Rank cultivators had come to this tiny inn, which showed just how attractive

a pause, Si Tu Kong went on to say with a smile,

asked, “What does

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

his head as he could somewhat

he asked, “Does Senior mean… I’ve

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

First Inn had been extremely accommodating to

can’t possibly offend so many people for you. Whether or not you will sell us the carcass, you must give

“Can you give me more time

“What else is there

himself and made an attempt, “Ten days. Please give me ten more days. After that,

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 much can happen in

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

Old Master will give you

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

for me! I might not be able to make up my

Proprietress turned around and snapped, “Then focus on your own safety, and I’m sure you’ll be able to make a sensible choice.” Having said so, she slammed the door shut as though she

gone,

no way he could condense his Fire Element in just three days; however, since they had given him the ultimatum, there was no room for negotiation. Three days

time, Yang Kai didn’t dare to waste any time despite his

even caring if he was overburdened. Although he had sped up his progress, more time was still

stepped into the room again. This time, Si Tu Kong 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 could

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

Previously, although the offers given by the Proprietress were attractive, Yang Kai could only choose one of them, which didn’t seem generous enough. Now, he could get both offers at the same time. Honestly speaking, any Emperor Realm Master would have agreed to

Yang Kai had already made a resolution that he wanted to become a High-Rank Open Heaven Realm Master, and he had discovered that he could absorb Golden Crow’s True Fire. That

grasp. 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 regret a rash decision on this day

such offers. Smelly brat, if