Kapitel 33: Chapter 32 Bullying by Power
Ma Long hesitated for a moment, then looked at his father, but Ma Jicheng simply waved his sleeve and said, "Deal with the trouble you've caused yourself! A man's promise must never be considered a fart!"
This time he's being tough, wasn't he just trying to renege on the bet and run away?
Chu Hao nodded secretly to himself. To survive in this world, first you must have great strength, and second, it's good to have a powerful backer!
In terms of strength, Chi Dao couldn't compare to Ma Jicheng even at a gallop, but he suppressed Ma Jicheng! What was it that did this? The City Lord's Order! That was his powerful backer!
But ultimately, why did Ma Jicheng back down?
Strength!
It was still strength!
Because the City Lord's Mansion had the unanimously acknowledged power to crush all the nobility, strong to the point where people simply couldn't resist and had no choice but to submit!
I must become stronger as soon as possible!
Chu Hao clenched his fists and said in his heart, becoming a noble again was just the first step, not the final destination! Even as a noble, you still have to be under the control of the City Lord's Mansion, but what he yearned for was freedom, absolute freedom.
On Earth, why had he chosen to become an explorer? Because of that unfettered freedom!
His body had changed, but his soul hadn't!
On the other side, Ma Long made his way slowly to the Beast Fighting Arena and in full view of the public, lay down and started crawling like a dog. Lin Yuqi's face turned the color of iron, and she looked as though flames of rage would burst from her eyes.
Her fiancé crawling like a dog in public, what face did she have left?
Slap!
Ma Jicheng walked over, delivered a slap, and Lin Yuqi's fair face suddenly bore five vivid finger marks. He left without a word, turning his head and walking away.
In his eyes, all of this was caused by Lin Yuqi!
In fact, there was some truth to that! If she hadn't wanted Flying Fire, why would Ma Long have dueled with Chu Hao? If there hadn't been a duel, then naturally none of what followed would have happened.
Lin Yuqi covered her face with one hand, her eyes filled with even more bitterness, and her body shuddered, invoking pity.
"Ha ha, interesting! Very interesting!" Chi Dao clapped and laughed loudly, no longer paying any attention to Ma Long, as if he had lost interest.
"Junior Brother Chi, thanks!" Chu Hao smiled.
"No need to thank me, I wasn't planning to help you, I just found it interesting!" Chi Dao said ungraciously, and then his gaze fell on Flying Fire, "I like your Beast Pet, name a price!"
"I'm not planning to sell it!" Chu Hao shook his head.
"Chu Hao, are you refusing me?" Chi Dao said indifferently.
"I think you must have heard me correctly!" Chu Hao replied calmly. He had seen clearly that this Chi Dao was just an arrogant and tyrannical person who only considered himself, without any regard for the feelings of others.
"I don't like being refused!" Chi Dao revealed a cold smile, "Since you won't sell it, then I'll just have to take it!"
Daring to openly speak of robbery in Eastern Cloud City, Chi Dao was probably the first!
But the problem was, he was holding the City Lord's Order in his hand, so would the laws set by the City Lord's Mansion apply to him? It was as if he were brandishing the Treasured Sword above, acting on a whim, causing disruption without considering the consequences.
"Chi Dao!" Tang Xin crossed his arms and stood in front of Chu Hao, thinking like everyone else that Chu Hao hadn't even reached the First Tier of the Lesser Mahayana realm and could not possibly be a match for Chi Dao.
"What, you want to stop me?" Chi Dao showed a disdainful expression, "Who here can stop me?"
"This can!" Tang Xin said sternly, also producing a token.
The Blood Wolf Order!
"Eh?" Chi Dao was momentarily taken aback and frowned, "I really didn't expect you to have the Blood Wolf Order! Well, for the sake of the Ling Family, I'll give you some face today! However, I've set my sights on this Beast Pet!"
This fellow recognized the Blood Wolf Order, which meant he must have some significant background; otherwise, even the former Nine Great Nobles would have no knowledge of the Blood Wolf Order!
He turned to Chu Hao and said, "I heard you have a place called Fortune Full Building, and business seems to be quite good."
"So what?" Chu Hao said flatly.
"Heh heh, I'm in the mood, so let's play a game!" Chi Dao pointed with his hand, "Starting tomorrow, there's no need for Fortune Full Building to open for business! Whenever you've thought it over, bring your Beast Pet to see me!"
Chu Hao's expression changed slightly. He immediately realized that with the City Lord's Order in hand, Chi Dao could completely target Fortune Full Building! But to submit to him just like that? Absolutely not!
He knew how to be flexible, but deep down he had an unyielding pride. Chi Dao forcing him in this way would only incite him to resist even more fiercely.
"Chi Dao, don't you think you're going too far?" Tang Xin interjected.
"Too far? How so?" Chi Dao shrugged indifferently, "Having me wait all these days, shouldn't there be a price to pay? Tang Xin, if you were a member of the Ling Family, I would owe you a favor! But, with just a Blood Wolf Order... I gave you face today, you should feel honored!"
For the sake of a Beast Pet, to cut off someone's livelihood, and to do so with such an arrogant and tyrannical attitude!
On what could he rely?
City Lord's Order!
The Nine Great Nobles indeed had tremendous clout, but however powerful they might be, could they compare with the City Lord's Mansion? In Eastern Cloud City, there was only one who could dominate the life and death of everyone! And that was the City Lord's Mansion!
Chu Hao reached out to stop Tang Xin's words, this affair was not related to Tang Xin! He smiled faintly and said, "Let's just wait and see then."
"Hahaha, I hope you keep your tough talk, so I can have a bit more fun!" Chi Dao laughed uproariously, pointing at Flying Fire and said, "My Beast Pet will stay with you for now, you better take good care of it!"
After finishing his words, he swaggered off, though he was clearly just a 15-year-old youth, he had already mastered arrogance and despotism.
Elsewhere, Ma Long had also completed a full circuit and hurried off.
Since there was no more spectacle to witness, the crowd disbursed as well, but the events of today were destined to become a hot topic for discussion.
The expressions of Xu Sheng and his two companions became hesitant again.
Their friendship with Chu Hao was because they saw Li Li's high regard for Chu Hao. But now, Junior Brother Chi had appeared, a prominent figure capable of carrying a City Lord's Order with him!
Comparing the two, it was easy to see Junior Brother Chi definitely had more support from Li Li!
It would all be fine, but the current problem was that Chu Hao and Junior Brother Chi seemed to be destined enemies, and being friendly with Chu Hao meant offending Junior Brother Chi.
This required serious consideration!
"Suddenly, I remember that I have some matters at home, I must go!" Zhang Jian suddenly said.
"Ah, me too!"
"I also have something!"
Xu Sheng and Pan He also chimed in and, without waiting for Chu Hao to speak, they left together, not even sparing a thought for Tang Xin.
Tang Xin shook her head involuntarily; the wills of these three were undeniably weak. So easily swayed, they were far from being the right choice for friends!
"Chu Hao, this is a bit troublesome now," Tang Xin said.
Chu Hao nodded, Junior Brother Chi did not play by the rules, acted unpredictably, was wilful and reckless, yet unfortunately, he also had considerable backing. Such an enemy was truly a headache!
"Should we ask for an audience with Madam Yun to have her mediate?" Tang Xin suggested, Junior Brother Chi had recognized the Blood Wolf Order, giving Tang Xin some face, which indicated that Madam Yun's name still carried some weight.
Chu Hao shook his head and said, "No need!"
If Madam Yun's influence was vast enough, then Li Li certainly wouldn't accompany Junior Brother Chi in his reckless actions. With his current strength, opposing Junior Brother Chi would not be hard! On the other hand, if Madam Yun's influence was lacking, then asking for her help would be in vain!
They also headed back to their respective homes. Chu Hao had made a clean nine thousand taels of silver and was naturally in a good mood – of course, if it weren't for the matter with Junior Brother Chi, he would be in an even better one.
Upon arriving home, Chu Hao immediately began absorbing the Cloud Mist Stone, his desire for strength growing ever stronger.
As if sensing Chu Hao's thoughts, Flying Fire also absorbed the Cloud Mist Stone for longer than usual, seemingly eager to increase its strength quickly to share Chu Hao's burdens, its intelligence shining through.
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After the battle at the Beast Fighting Arena, Junior Brother Chi's reputation naturally skyrocketed – not only because he was now decidedly the first expert of the Eastern Sect's Earthly Institute, but also because he had a City Lord's Order in his possession!
A day had passed since the incident, yet there was no movement from the City Lord's Mansion, suggesting that Junior Brother Chi's City Lord's Order was definitely genuine; otherwise, the City Lord's Mansion would have apprehended him for questioning and execution!
The boys lavished attention upon Junior Brother Chi, while the girls cast flirtatious glances his way. He must surely be the most sought-after bachelor in Eastern Cloud City now – although his surname was Chi, who's to say he isn't Li Li's nephew, or even... a secret son!
Contrarily, Chu Hao, who was an adversary to Junior Brother Chi, had become the target of everyone's indifference. Nobody wished to associate with him, to avoid being treated indifferently by Junior Brother Chi! Besides, what else did Chu Hao have to offer for others to befriend him, aside from overcoming his mental condition?
Chu Hao didn't care in the slightest; after all, having been the fool for so many years without a single friend, he was accustomed to this kind of life. It was Tang Xin who didn't disappoint him, showing no intention of turning away or putting distance between them.
This friend was worth cherishing!
However, Flying Fire was causing Chu Hao some concern – unusually, this morning it didn't stick to him and had just kept sleeping soundly. If it weren't for the cub's normal vital signs, he would suspect something was wrong with the little leopard.
After the day ended, just as Chu Hao returned home, he saw Uncle Yu pacing anxiously around the yard, his brows knotted in worry.
"Young Master!" Upon seeing Chu Hao, Uncle Yu seemed to find his backbone and quickly jogged over, saying, "There's trouble at Fortune Full Building!"
Chu Hao wasn't surprised, merely asking, "What happened?"
"Enforcers from the City Lord's Mansion have sealed off Fortune Full Building! They claim that they suspect our restaurant has been secretly selling ferocious beast meat and demanded that we shut down for rectification!" Uncle Yu said.
Such a familiar statement!
Chu Hao thought it was something he would often hear back on Earth, never expecting to hear it in this martial world! But then again, the only difference between the two worlds was that one had taken a scientific path while the other had followed a martial path. What about human nature?
People were the same everywhere!
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