The news of Liu Sifang's tragic death quickly reached Third Master's ears!
Upon learning of this!
He was furious!
After all!
Liu Sifang was his dog!
It is said that even a dog must be considered before striking its owner!
The other party killing Liu Sifang was clearly slapping him in the face!
Subsequently, Third Master dispatched Steward Mu to investigate the matter!
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"Third Master, before Liu Sifang died, he had met Chen Nan!" Steward Mu reported. "The reason Liu Sifang suffered such heavy losses was ultimately due to Chen Nan!"
"As far as I know, Chen Nan is the one behind Ao Jiu who developed the communication jade tokens!"
"And I've just received news!"
"Chen Nan possesses seven hundred thousand high-grade immortal stones!"
"As well as three thousand spiritual herbs over ten thousand years old!"
"He even has the Dragon Clan's inheritance treasure, the Heaven Swallowing Bowl!"
Third Master remained silent for a long time upon hearing this.
Whether it was the seven hundred thousand high-grade immortal stones!
Or the three thousand spiritual herbs over ten thousand years old!
Or the Dragon Clan's Heaven Swallowing Bowl!
All of it shocked him!
Third Master spoke, "Send people to capture him. I'd like to see if this fellow has three heads and six arms!"
Steward Mu whispered, "Third Master, Chen Nan is residing in the Star Picking Tower."
Third Master frowned slightly. "The Star Picking Tower is the fifth brother's property. That fellow and I have a very strained relationship. Rashly going to the Star Picking Tower to arrest someone might lead to a complete fallout."
"Let's do this, you arrange a banquet for tomorrow noon and invite Chen Nan."
"This person does have a business acumen."
"Make him our puppet for making money as much as possible."
"Yes!"
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The next day!
While having breakfast!
Yu Weiwei pushed open the door and delivered a golden invitation. "Master, the Steward of the Escapade King has sent an invitation, requesting you to attend a banquet at Fragrant Pavilion this noon!"
Consort Yu explained, "The Escapade King is the third son of the King of Wu!"
"He is also the only one among the King of Wu's many sons to be enfeoffed as a king!"
"The Escapade King's name is Wu Di. It is said he saved the King of Wu's life three thousand years ago!"
"Therefore, he received the King of Wu's favor and rewards!"
"Perhaps due to the King of Wu's favor, he is arrogant and domineering!"
"It is rumored that the backing behind Liu Sifang is the Escapade King!"
She paused and said nervously, "Brother Chen, if I'm not mistaken, the Escapade King must have found out something!"
"Otherwise, the steward of his manor wouldn't have invited you to a banquet!"
"As expected," Chen Nan said while eating, "The moment Liu Sifang fell into my hands, my identity would be revealed."
"The Escapade King arranging a banquet is nothing more than his coveting the communication jade tokens I possess."
"It's not a big problem!"
He had already planned for it.
He would teach the other party the method of making communication jade tokens.
As long as he could obtain the qualification to use the cross-continental teleportation array.
At noon!
Chen Nan arrived at Fragrant Pavilion alone!
This was the most high-end restaurant in Central Continent City!
The dishes here were even more refined and expensive than those at the Star Picking Tower!
After Chen Nan presented the invitation, a staff member led him to a luxurious private room!
He waited for about half an hour!
An old man in a black robe finally arrived leisurely!
Behind him followed four powerful cultivators!
All of them were at the True Immortal realm!
"Presumptuous! You don't even pay respects to Steward Mu?" one of them bellowed!
Chen Nan frowned slightly!
It seemed like the other party was not here with good intentions!
Even so!
He still stood up and bowed to the other party.
There was no other choice!
One had to bow under the roof of another.
As long as he could get the chance to leave via the large teleportation array!
There was nothing wrong with being humble.
"You are Chen Nan?" Steward Mu sat opposite Chen Nan. Although he was just a steward, he exuded an aura of superiority, holding the power of life and death over others.
The Escapade King's steward was not to be trifled with!
Let alone in Central Continent City!
Even throughout the Immortal Palace, many people would give him face!
Chen Nan: "Yes, this junior is Chen Nan!"
Steward Mu let out a heavy, cold snort. "Chen Nan, you have great audacity to dare kill Liu Sifang. Do you know he was the Escapade King's dog?"
Chen Nan feigned ignorance: "Steward Mu, what are you implying? I am but a humble cultivator, how could I kill Liu Si..."
*Boom!*
Before he could finish speaking!
Steward Mu unleashed a palm strike!
His Immortal Emperor realm cultivation was terrifyingly potent!
This palm strike was incredibly fierce!
Like a mountain torrent bursting forth!
Chen Nan was caught off guard!
*Bang!*
Chen Nan's figure flew backward, crashing into the wall before falling to the ground!
His face was ashen!
He felt a powerful force raging within him!
Fortunately, his physical body was strong!
Otherwise!
He would have certainly died instantly!
"He was just a dog, so what if he's dead!" Steward Mu said indifferently. "The fact that you could kill him shows you are superior to him."
"And I despise those who dare to act but not take responsibility the most!"
A killing intent surged in Chen Nan's heart!
He hadn't expected the other party to be so arrogant!
Steward Mu continued, "The reason I asked you to come here is simple."
"Liu Sifang is dead, and the Sifang Merchant Association is about to descend into chaos."
"Third Master needs someone to maintain order in the Sifang Merchant Association."
"And that person is you!"
"Since you killed Liu Sifang, you will replace him and become Third Master's dog!"
"You want me to become the Escapade King's dog?" Chen Nan's eyes turned cold!
The other party's aggression and high-handedness were beyond his expectations!
*Boom!*
Terrifying soul power erupted from Steward Mu's body, crushing towards Chen Nan!
His eyes were as cold as knives. "Chen, do you know how many people dream of becoming Third Master's dog? This is a blessing you cultivated in your past life. I advise you not to be ungrateful!"
"In addition to that!"
"I heard you have seven hundred thousand high-grade immortal stones on you!"
"Three thousand spiritual herbs over ten thousand years old!"
"And the Dragon Clan's inheritance treasure, the Heaven Swallowing Bowl, right?"
"Hand all these things over. Consider them a welcome gift for joining Third Master's ranks!"
"Of course, from now on, ninety percent of the money you earn from selling communication jade tokens will be handed over to Third Master!"
"Hand over ninety percent?" Chen Nan laughed in anger. "Steward Mu, do you really think I'm a soft persimmon that can be bullied at will?"
"Yes, I am indeed a nobody!"
"But I will not allow anyone to bully me!"
"Not even the Escapade King!"
Chen Nan had heard that the Escapade King was arrogant and domineering!
But he hadn't expected him to be so lawless!
Steward Mu frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes. "You ungrateful wretch, do you have an opinion?"
"Steward Mu, why waste words with him? I'll cripple his cultivation first!" a True Immortal realm expert punched towards Chen Nan!
"Scram!"
Chen Nan's anger flared!
He threw a punch!
*Boom!*
The two fists collided!
A terrifying energy erupted!
Chen Nan was sent flying back more than ten meters, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
His strength was still insufficient to contend with a True Immortal realm expert!
Steward Mu lost his patience, a chilling glint in his eyes. "Attack together!"
The four True Immortal realm experts attacked simultaneously!
Chen Nan's expression became grave!
But at that moment!
An angry voice echoed from outside: "Who has the guts of a leopard to dare injure my benefactor?"