Chapter 10, Zhang Shenxu
"Everyone, are you trying to drive me to my death!" Nie Tianba exclaimed with hatred in his voice
Is this Zhu Xian Town?" The man in the white robe unfurled his white paper fan, seemingly expressing disdain.
The heads of the families in the hall were taken aback, what is going on? Another fraudster?
The man in the blue attire looked at the celestial crane circling in the sky and respectfully said: "Yes, esteemed immortal, this is Zhuxian Town. The head of the family sent me to report to the Jinwu Sect. I witnessed with my own eyes that the head of the family has captured Princess Youyue, who is currently being held in my Nie family. If it were not for your guidance of the celestial bird, we would not have been able to return so early. Since we have returned ahead of schedule, the head of the family will surely come out to greet us. Esteemed immortal, shall I have someone announce your arrival?"
"Esteemed Head of the Family, Nie Jingyun has returned from the Jinwu Sect, bringing back a disciple of the Jinwu Sect. They have already arrived at the main gate. Nie Jingyun has instructed me to report this to you first. Please prepare to receive them!" The voice of a disciple from the Nie family echoed outside the hall.
It is precisely because he is also called "Zhang Shangxian" that he excludes the possibility of being a con artist sent by Wang Ke. But the fact is, is this Zhang Shangxian really a con artist sent by Wang Ke?
A loud bang echoed, stirring up dust and debris all around, yet it was observed that Zhang Shenxu pinched Nie Tianba's sword aura with just two fingers
"Heartless Head of the Nie Family, return my hard-earned money!"
In the grand hall, it seems that a great battle is imminent, with swords drawn and a murderous intent radiating in all directions
Boom
"Wang can deceive you? Then you come to deceive us?"
"And me, Head of the Nie Family, return the money quickly, that is the foundation of my family!"
"Master Nie, it is of no use for you to spit blood; you must repay our money, it is imperative that you repay it!" The group of clan leaders persisted relentlessly.
Zhu Xian Town Entrance
What, what? The expressions of the crowd changed dramatically
The two individuals stepped into Zhuxian Town
Your family, the Nie family, is the foremost cultivation family in Zhuxian Town, possessing the greatest strength. However, the various families have united, and you may not necessarily be our match. The heads of the families are currently eager to collect debts, and tensions are running high.
The heads of various families were in a state of panic, realizing that the written agreement made in front of "Master Zhang" was nothing but nonsense! What a ridiculous claim about the quota for disciples of the Golden Crow Sect; it was all false, completely false.
Nie Jingyun was about to explain when Zhang Shenxu, standing nearby, furrowed his brow and said: "I am Zhang Shenxu of the Jinwu Sect. You are the head of the Nie family, correct?"
Zhang Shenxu coldly said: "I do not care about your mistakes; I want to see Princess Youyue immediately. Otherwise, do not blame me for unleashing a massacre!"
Wang Ke is a scourge, having deceived Princess Youyue, taken away his family's heirlooms, the Water Dispelling Pearl and the Dust Dispelling Pearl, seized all his family assets, and even tricked himself into assuming the debts of the entire Zhu Xian Town
Nie Family Hall
"Yes," Nie Jingyun said, "This disciple of the Golden Crow Sect holds a prestigious position within the sect, and it is even possible that he is the one who issued the bounty for Princess Youyue, calling himself Zhang Shenxu, Zhang the Immortal! Please receive him, family head!" The voice came from outside the hall
"Master Nie, I have heard everything. That immortal, while out shopping, entered a small room and escaped through a tunnel. He ran away? He is a fake; how could you believe him?"
Nie Tian strode out of the hall with great authority, and the various clan leaders did not stop him. They exchanged glances, filled with confusion, and followed closely behind Nie Tian. After all, they still had 150,000 jin of spirit stones that had gone missing, and it was imperative to retrieve them
Ladies and gentlemen, it is I, Nie, who has failed to recognize the true character of others. I truly did not expect that Wang Ke would be so despicable as to capture Nie Feng, whom I sent to deliver a message to the Jinwu Sect. He used Nie Feng's token to disguise himself as a disciple of the Jinwu Sect and came to deceive us a second time! That Wang Ke and I are irreconcilable! Pfft!" Nie Tian spat out another mouthful of fresh blood.
The expressions of the heads of the surrounding families changed dramatically, their faces revealing shock and horror. Nie Tianba, the strongest in Zhuxian Town, was defeated by just two fingers from the opponent? Is this person truly a celestial being from the Jinwu Sect
In the cave outside Zhuxian Town
Most of the Nie family's young members have already left the town to search for Wang Ke and his companions, leaving only a few servants at home. At this moment, upon seeing Nie Jingyun leading a young man in white into the residence, they all seemed hesitant to speak.
Wang Ke looked at Zhang Zhengdao with a face full of displeasure, reaching out to take the black folding fan that Zhang Zhengdao had used as a pledge. This folding fan was pitch black, and if Wang Ke were at the Nie residence at that moment, he would discover that the design of this black folding fan was exactly the same as that of Zhang Shenxu's white paper fan, the only difference being the color. Wang Ke turned his hand, intending to shatter the black folding fan.
At this moment, a voice came from outside the hall
"Head of the Nie family, I have heard that the immortal has disappeared. Is this true?" a slightly anxious family head inquired.
"Please forgive me, Master Zhang. Surely, something has happened. My family's head holds the Jinwu Sect in the highest regard!" Nie Jingyun immediately knelt down and pleaded for mercy.
"Zhang Shangxian, I have already sent someone to report this; the head of the family will soon come to welcome you!" Nie Jingyun said respectfully
"Princess Youyue!" Zhang Zhengdao said, "As long as I save you and escort you to the Tianlang Sect, I will surely be able to join the Tianlang Sect, right? Is that so?" Wang Ke looked at Princess Youyue with anticipation
Master! Do not!" Nie Jingyun exclaimed
However, he saw Nie Tianba walking in front, wielding a long knife with great momentum, followed by a large number of people armed with knives and swords, which made Nie Tianba appear even more imposing. Yet, Nie Jingyun did not understand; weren't those the heads of various families from Zhuxian Town? Why had they come to the Nie family?
The heads of families shouted in anger
"Master Nie, are you blind? Wang Ke has already deceived you once using Zhang Shangxian, and now you still allow yourself to be fooled by Zhang Shangxian a second time. How could you be so gullible? Are you really blind? Zhang Shangxian, Zhang Shangxian, how could you have believed him?"
The landlord has arrived! Nie Jingyun's eyes lit up
"Yes!" the young man in blue said respectfully
Indeed, Master Nie, your being deceived is your own affair. It is clearly written in black and white here that you owe us money and must repay it
Bang! Pfft!
Nie Tianba was filled with immense regret at this moment. Indeed, how could he have been so foolish to believe it? Zhang Shangxian? This person came to deceive him for the second time, and even used the name Zhang Shangxian. How could he have been so blinded as to trust it? Why, why?
The tone is filled with negative emotions. Clearly, there is a lack of confidence in making guarantees to Wang Ke
Is this fake? Another fake? Master Nie, are you doing this on purpose? Are you deliberately deceiving us for our money? Quickly, return the spirit stones of my family to me
"Master, how dare you offend Zhang Shangxian?" Nie Jingyun exclaimed in shock
In an instant, the hall was filled with the glint of swords and blades, as if a disagreement could lead to a fierce battle at any moment
At this moment, two men are standing. One is dressed in blue, with a respectful expression, while the other, clad in a white robe, presents himself as a refined gentleman. He holds a white folding fan in his hand and, seemingly fastidious, casts a disdainful glance at the dirty mud beneath his feet
Unfortunately, Nie Jingyun's shout came too late. Nie Tianba swung his blade down, unleashing a massive blade aura that cleaved through the air. The blade aura sliced through the void, creating a strong wind that sent the potted plants in the courtyard toppling in all directions. This strike was aimed directly at Zhang Shenxu's arm, intending to cripple him.
Although the servants are aware that there have been significant disturbances in the residence these past few days, their low status prevents them from knowing the details, and thus they do not dare to speak on the matter. It is better left to the master to address; after all, what business does a mere servant have in voicing opinions
Nie Jingyun was taken aback. What happened to the head of the family? Why is the tone so harsh?
"Zhang Shangxian? Another Zhang Shangxian? Wang Kehe, you are being too much. Do you think I, Nie Tianba, am easy to bully? Time and again? Do you think I am foolish?" Nie Tianba shouted.
Master Nie, you have lost Princess Youyue; you cannot expect us to incur losses to compensate you
According to the logic of how a normal person would handle affairs, Wang Ke should not have dared to take the risk after deceiving Princess Youyue. However, how could Nie Tianba have imagined that Wang Ke would be so bold as to send someone to deceive him? How could he be so audacious? Furthermore, he even used the title "Zhang Shangxian"; Wang Ke is indeed a seasoned con artist. Otherwise, how could he act with such cunning?
At this moment, Nie Tianba still had blood lingering at the corner of his mouth, clearly indicating that he had just learned the news and had been so enraged that he spat blood again. He had not yet had the chance to wipe it away when a group of clan leaders arrived in response to the news.
The heads of various families in Zhuxianzhen gathered once again in the Nie family's hall
Zhang Shenxu? Zhang Shangxian? Ha, hahaha, kid, do you think I, Nie Tianba, am easy to deceive? Today, I will not kill you; instead, I will sever your limbs and hang them on the tower of Zhuxian Town, exposing them to the sun for ten days and nights. Kid, take this blade from me!
Wang Ke, Wang Ke, pfft! Nie Tianba once again spat out a mouthful of fresh blood in anger
Now, it is not only the ordinary residents of the town who are pursuing Nie Tianba for the debts related to financial products
I do not know, my family's dynasty has fallen, and I am now a lost dog. I do not know if the Tianlang Sect can still give me this face! However, I have been wanted by the Jinwu Sect, and the Tianlang Sect has not made a move. I am afraid, I am afraid!
Boom
Nie Tianba spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, buried beneath a pile of bricks and stones
Repay the money! shouted all the heads of the families together
Nie Tianba's blade aura erupted violently, shattering both the long knife in his hand and sending him flying backward, crashing against a distant wall
Jinwu hetushu.com com disciples? '' Nie Tianba looked towards the outside of the hall
On the other side, Nie Jingyun, dressed in green, respectfully guided Zhang Shenxu, clad in white, across the threshold of the Nie family home
Zhang Shangxian, the one who issued the bounty for Princess Youyue? The third Zhang Shangxian? Nie Tianba glared towards the hall's entrance
Where am I supposed to find the money to give you for 150,000 jin of spirit stones
Nie Tianba felt a sudden jolt in his heart. To be able to pinch his sword aura with just two fingers, this person must at least be at the Golden Core stage. If Wang Ke had subordinates at the Golden Core stage, how could he possibly come to Zhuxian Town to make a living? Could it be that this person was not sent by Wang Ke?
At this moment, a sound of footsteps came from a distance
"Is it another disciple of the Golden Crow Sect?" Everyone in the hall was taken aback.
No need for that, I want to see Princess Youyue as soon as possible, take me there directly!" The man in white shook his white paper fan and said in a deep voice
A group of people approached the Nie family's gate with an imposing demeanor
At this moment, Nie Tianba was filled with rage, gripping his long knife tightly as he strode fiercely toward the hall's exit. Nie Tianba had a burning fury that needed to be unleashed; the culprit had finally arrived, and he intended to make him understand the consequences of offending Nie Tianba.
Has the master gone mad? Does he want to kill the disciples of the Jinwu Sect? Is this meant to lead the Nie family to destruction?
Instead, a group of heads of families, who had just gone bankrupt lending to Nie Tianba, now find themselves unable to recover their debts. The heads of families are going mad, chasing after Nie Tianba to demand repayment
Hmph! Zhang Shenxu let out a cold snort and flicked his finger.
Zhang Shenxu's eyes turned cold, he closed the white paper fan, and extended his right hand
"Who is Zhang Shangxian?" Nie Tianba shouted decisively
"Master Nie, this is the second time, the second time. You have stumbled in front of Zhang Xiangxian twice. This time, you have truly put us in a difficult position. No, you must return this money to us!"
Hmm! Zhang Shenxu nodded in satisfaction, while his gaze scanned the surroundings.