There were quite a few people in the second courtyard of the Black Dragon Merchant Guild.
As soon as the sound of fighting erupted in the third courtyard, someone recognized that the person attacking was a general with seventh-level authority.
At this time, who would dare to enter the battlefield when the Black Dragon Mercantile had already封锁ed it?
Everyone in the second courtyard remained frozen in place, too afraid to move lest they disturb the general’s arrest.
Lu Yu, however, rudely threw the person away!
This person in front of me is asking for death.
Lu Yu’s move was ruthless enough; he directly threw that guard so far away that the guard became a mere black dot.
The remaining fifteen guards were stunned.
Who is this?
Just forget it.
But to be able to throw out a Supreme, whose power reaches ten thousand zuns, as easily as tossing a stone, could not possibly be the act of an ordinary person.
In the moment the fifteen guards were stunned, Lu Yu had already crossed the iron gate and bypassed the screen wall.
The third courtyard resembled a palace, with three of the largest shops elaborately decorated, golden tiles and glazed roofs, high walls and narrow paths, all surrounded by lush green trees and blooming flowers.
This place doesn’t resemble a shop at all; it feels more like a secluded paradise hidden deep within the mountains and forests.
Standing in front of the central shop, a stout and extremely obese middle-aged man, resembling a ball, stood with his hands embracing his belly, wearing an arrogant expression.
Behind the fat man, several bodyguards stood before him, making him appear extremely noble and dignified.
The fat man spoke arrogantly, “Level six clearance? Do you think this is a place where you can act recklessly? Remember, you’re just a small fry with level six clearance and have no right to cause trouble here at the Black Dragon Trading Company.”
As he spoke, the fat man extended his thick, stubby fingers—like radishes—toward a towering, broad-shouldered man standing in the center of the courtyard, as if he were a massive iron tower.
The big man glared coldly at the fat man, a slight sneer curling his lips as he said in a chilling tone, “You’re just a四级 waste, how dare you criticize me!”
Upon hearing this, the fat man burst into laughter and said, “I only have level-four clearance. But you should look around and see whose territory this is. Even generals with level-seven clearance dare not act carelessly here—do you think you can? Remember, in this Stone City, someone like you has no qualifications to contend with those of higher clearance.”
Lu Yu disliked the fat man’s tone, and with just one glance, he could tell that this was an ordinary person with absolutely no combat ability.
Using power to bully others!
These were the type of people Lu Yu disliked the most.
Zhang Shan pointed at the fat man beside Lu Yu and said in an angry tone, “Sir, this is the chief steward of the Black Dragon Mercantile Guild. It was him who drove us out.”
Lu Yu saw four kings clad in armor surrounding a strong, burly man. He slightly nodded toward the four kings and asked, “Who are those four individuals?”
As soon as Zuo Lanfeng saw the four Kings, he immediately said, “My lord, these are Generals Tie Xue, Tie Yi, Tie Jian, and Tie Hu. They are all officials with Level 7 authority. However, the one surrounded by them, I don’t recognize.”
Zuo Lanfeng spoke while explaining, believing that someone of Lu Yu’s caliber would certainly look down upon recognizing someone at the general level, and that he was merely curious for the moment.
At this moment, the Iron-Blooded General extended his finger toward the burly man in the middle and coldly said, “You, with merely level-six authority, dare to compete with us? You’re the highest authority in this Stone City, but if you dare defy the City Lord’s order, today we’ll kill you right here!”
The burly man in the middle laughed wildly, “Haha, I’d like to see just how powerful you generals with level-seven authorization really are. Just because your rank is one level higher, do you think you can rob me at will? Since I became a King’s Honor, I’ve never feared anyone. If you want to kill me, then come and try!”
“A Wangzun with merely Level Six authority? We’ll sever your head and hang it in front of the General’s gate as a warning. In Stone City, authority is everything. You dare to defy us? That’s suicide!”
“Fine, I’m not afraid of you,” the big man sneered through gritted teeth, “If my men were here, you trash wouldn’t amount to a fart.”
Iron Tiger roared fiercely, “What? Dare you call us trash? I’ll twist your head off right now!”
“Kill him!” Tie Yi took a big step forward and said, “In front of our general, you’re the trash.”
Four generals stepped forward at the same time, and everyone in the third courtyard began to retreat, their expressions filled with fear.
Wang Zun’s actions have a very wide scope.
Actually, someone with Level 6 authority dares to defy a high-ranking official. Would he dare to ignore the city lord’s orders?
This person is too bold.
Countless eyes were fixed on the tall man, trying to see if they recognized him.
The four generals took long strides, their hands already raised.
At this moment, they both suddenly stopped their actions without prior agreement and turned their gazes toward the same direction.
In that direction, a young man not of advanced age was staring at them.
The four generals looked into the young man’s eyes and suddenly stepped back in unison.
This is an instinctive regression, a reaction to danger.
After taking a step back, the four generals finally noticed their own inappropriate behavior, and their faces changed color simultaneously.
This feeling was something he had only experienced when facing great generals and mighty lords.
Who is the person in front of me?
The tall man, as sturdy as an iron tower, was first taken aback when he saw Lu Yu, then suddenly burst into laughter and said, “How come you’re here?”
Lu Yu laughed and said, “King Regeneration, you’ve come all the way here to fight. That’s quite a distance!”
The person trapped here is King Zai Sheng.
Lu Yu felt the voice was familiar just now, and he was really surprised to actually see a familiar face after coming in!
King Reborn ignored Tie Xue and the others, walked directly toward Lu Yu, and gave him a hearty hug. “I heard there were several items here that could enhance my regeneration power, so I rushed over. I didn’t expect that right after I purchased them, these people showed up trying to take them from me, even using their authority to pressure me.”
King Reborn said, then cast a glance at Iron Blood and the others, sneering, “Just level seven clearance. What’s there to brag about?”
The chubby man saw Lu Yu, but his gaze soon shifted past him to Zhang Shan and Almon. He couldn’t help but chuckle and said, “What’s this? Were you just driven away and now you’re不服气 (furious)? Hmm, this person must be the big shot you’re looking for, right? Tsk, tsk, you still…”
“Shut up!” Tie Xue roared fiercely, his voice thundering like a bolt of lightning, causing the fat man to roll like a ball.
Fat didn’t understand why Tie Xue acted this way. As he awkwardly stood up, he only then noticed that the four generals were looking at Lu Yu not with doubt or arrogance, but with respect.
How, how is this possible?
The fat man’s big eyes were almost popping out.
Does a general with level-seven authority still have someone to fear?
The fat man was watching Lu Yu closely.
He had met all seventy-three lords, and this person was not among them.
He had seen portraits of the three individuals with level-nine clearance, and none of them was the person standing before him.
As for the city lord, there is only one person, and it is even less likely to be the one standing before us now.
It is said that when the city lord travels, countless followers accompany him, and even a giant beast serving as his mount cannot match the grandeur of the city lord himself.
Who exactly is this person before me, to command such respect from a general?
In that split second, the fat man didn’t think about the person’s identity, but rather about his own troubles.
The big man who had just been scolded by himself hugged this person, obviously indicating a close relationship.
Then—yourself!
Oh no. / It’s over.
The fat man plopped down on the ground, his face paler than paper.
Lu Yu looked at Tie Xue and the others and said, “Was what my friend just said correct?”
Friend?
The four generals, Tie Xue and others, felt their scalps tingle with fear.
King Reborn laughed heartily.
Lu Yu’s words saved his face completely.
Since everyone understood the importance of authority within this space, Lu Yu’s ninth-level clearance became the most envied among them.
This is the second-highest authority next to the city lord.
In front of the general, Lu Yu was like a king.
Therefore, when Lu Yu said the word “friend,” it was equivalent to announcing the relationship between the two people to everyone.
Also let everyone know that you’ve picked the wrong person.
The four men, their faces dark with anger, nodded silently, not daring to utter a word.
“Leave the items here; you may go now,” Lu Yu said impatiently, waving his hand.
“Thank you, thank you so much, my lord,” the four Wang Zuns said without hesitation, with Iron Blood even taking out a storage bead and placing it on the ground. After kowtowing several times to Lu Yu, they left together.
Everyone in the courtyard was stunned.
“Thank you,” said Zai Sheng Wangzun, feeling that further words were unnecessary. He nodded gratefully toward Lu Yu, stepped forward, picked up the storage pearl, glanced at it briefly, and said, “It’s just these few items. I don’t think there’s anything else I can help you with in this city. If you need someone to fight, find me again. I’ll take my leave first.”
King Reborn turned toward Lu Yu, clasped his fists in salute, and then vanished instantly using teleportation.
The courtyard was eerily quiet at this moment.
Zhang Shan and Armond stood proudly, looking at the head steward who had thrown the two of them out not long ago; it was incredibly satisfying.
Lu Yu walked toward the fat man, who had already rolled over, propping himself up with both hands and desperately trying to kowtow.
But he was too fat, and his head touched the ground.
“You just said that authority comes from heaven, right?” Lu Yu said coldly. “Then should I show you my authority?”
“Big, big sir, there’s no need, there’s no need,” the fat man said while kneeling, and everyone else in the courtyard was also kneeling.
In the shop at the very center, three people stumbled out and, without saying a word, immediately knelt down.
The message has already been delivered inside.
A figure before whom even generals kneel and kowtow; someone they absolutely dare not provoke.
“This fatso makes me uncomfortable,” Lu Yu said, glancing at the head servant who was kneeling on the ground.
The chubby man’s face instantly turned ashen.
Lu Yu’s words were tantamount to sentencing him to death.
“Great sir, I was wrong, I truly know my mistake now,” the fat man wailed desperately, “I really didn’t know that was your companion. I dare not do it again, never again.”
Bang, bang, bang!
The fat man’s head kept hitting the bluestone ground, causing his head to bleed profusely and his skin to split open, revealing flesh beneath.
One of the three men who had just exited the shop said, “Drive him out of the Black Dragon Mercantile Association and ensure he never comes near it again. Spread this message: any organization or shop associated with the Black Dragon Mercantile Association is forbidden from ever employing this person again.”
“Oh.”
The fat man screamed in agony and suddenly lunged toward Lu Yu, trying to grab his legs.
This is the power of authority, which can determine your life and death in this world. A single word can propel you to great success or plunge you into a living hell.
Two guards grabbed the fat man, pinning him down, and dragged him outside like a dead dog.
No one knew where the fat man found the strength, but he actually broke free from the control of two guards with the power of ten thousand zuns. He suddenly jumped in front of Lu Yu, pointing at him furiously and shouting, “According to the rules, you haven’t even qualified for the test. I’ve seen all seventy-three lords, and you aren’t any of them. You’re clearly a nobody—how dare you give orders here?”
Everything suddenly became extremely quiet. The three bosses knelt there, trembling all over. Two guards who had failed to restrain the fat man also knelt on the ground, continuously kowtowing and begging Lu Yu for mercy.
The hierarchy here is extremely strict; someone like the fat guy has already become a complete mockery of it.
A figure so formidable that even General Lian would kneel before him—a lord-class powerhouse. If he were to set forth on a campaign, it would surely result in rivers of blood.
“Do you want to know if I’m qualified?” Lu Yu lightly flicked his fingers toward the fat man.
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