Sebastian pivoted, realizing that a hunched old man was standing less than ten feet away from him.

He broke into a cold sweat. Given that this old man had silently approached him from such a close distance, his skills must be remarkable.

He would've been at a disadvantage if the old man were to ambush him earlier.

The old man's gray hair was sparse, and his face looked weathered. His dark, deep-set eyes made him seem lifeless.

Sebastian quickly regained his composure. "Are you the owner?"

"That's right. Are you here to pawn something?" the old man asked.

"No. I'm here to buy something." Sebastian unfurled a piece of paper. "I'm looking for this amulet."

The old man glanced over at it. "I'm sorry, we don't have it here."

"I came because I was well-informed. Why are you withholding information during a deal?"

"Fine, I'll tell you the truth, then. We do have the amulet, but a customer pawned it. He's going to return in a few days to redeem it, so I can't sell it to you," the old man politely refused.

"Could you tell me who pawned it? Or could you contact him and let him know that I'm willing to buy it at a high price?"

The old man shook his head with a smile. "I'm sorry. This is confidential information."

but he had no choice

target. He might even have people assisting him. Acting recklessly was going to get Sebastian in trouble. However, now that the amulet had appeared, he had to figure out a way

The old man suddenly

turned toward

was a pair. Could it be that you've seen the other

haven't." Sebastian shook

you're reluctant to tell the truth. If you haven't, how did you get the image of the amulet?" the

in a book. I've never seen the real thing," Sebastian

worry, mister. I just want to have a look and compare it with the other piece. I was

a look, but

insist?" The old man grinned

leave it." Sebastian's tone turned cold once he noticed the old man's

case, let me

lunged at Sebastian, appearing right in front

the old man's

old man was light on his feet, retaliating quickly with a punch. The wind gushed past his fist as it

in the air upon the fierce collision of their fists. An immense shockwave erupted between them, and Sebastian's

steps for him to steady himself. Feeling his energy and blood churn within him, he nearly vomited blood. Sebastian was flabbergasted. The

any advantage, either. He also

One, indeed. You may be young, but your strength is remarkable. Given time, perhaps no one will be your match." The

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