The merchant’s reaction betrayed him wholly. However, he looked at Li Qiye and saw that the guy had no cultivation to speak of. He grew bolder and sneered: “Ha, ignorant mortal, daring to blabber some nonsense today and besmirching my golden reputation? If all of you don’t give a proper answer, don’t think about leaving.”

His attitude alarmed Shi Sou. He didn’t wish to cause trouble inside the Jilin Clan’s territory. It could bring about a self-destroying disaster.

He wanted to apologize but Li Qiye raised his hand to stop him and spoke without batting an eye: “Try and see if I won’t make a ball out of your head.”

The merchant froze after hearing these strong words uttered in such a calm manner. Even though this seemingly ordinary man had no...