Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
At the same time, news that the Sundry Goods Store had agreed a deal with the Mysterious Weapon Pavilion for the reparation of a Doctrine Artifact appeared in the Chamber of Commerceâs crystal. Everyone who heard the news was dumbfounded.
If the Mysterious Weapon Pavilion was seeking the reparation of a Doctrine Artifact, it would be just to tarnish said storeâs reputation.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Moreover, everyone knew the Sundry Goods Store, and the commotion caused by its Doctrine Artifacts on the previous day had already caught their attention. They had even heard that there were people planning to steal Master Luo Chengâs Doctrine Artifacts, and they were just waiting for him to leave the chamber of commerce.
In Saint Reaching Continent, Shangguan Ruâs mood had improved since she had repaired the Doctrine Aeolian Bells, and she was now concentrating on her cultivation.
âThe Wizard Clanâs banquet will be held soon. Mother, I wonât disappoint you.â
Just as Shangguan Ru was about to begin cultivating in seclusion, her close friend Han Conger came over to inform her about what had happened in Yunzhen Chamber of Commerce.
Shangguan Ru hesitated then for a moment before she went to the Chamber of Commerce with her friend. When they reached it, they found out that it was already packed with people.
The crystalline stoneâs vicinity was filled with people, and it was fortunate that the stone was big enough to allow everyone to clearly see what was written on it.
The Sundry Goods Store and Mysterious Weapon Pavilion were still working on their business deal, and according to the news the Sky Reaching Continent, they would learn about the dealâs outcome later that day.
The outcome would demonstrate whether the Sundry Goods Storeâs owner was a Doctrine Artifact Master or just a merchant of Doctrine Artifacts.
The news quickly spread, and soon everyone in Sky Reaching City learned of it.
Ai Liang currently had nothing to do because Yao Yuntong was now hiding in a hostel in Sky Reaching City. That was why he immediately managed to rush to the Chamber of Commerce. He had come to watch a farce unfold!
If the Mysterious Weapon Pavilion could test the Sundry Goods Storeâs capabilities, he then wouldnât be able to thank them enough. If Master Luo Cheng was just a merchant, he would then look for a chance to steal his entire fortune.
By the time Ai Liang arrived, Jiang Chen had already passed an hour in the temporal room and, according to his ridiculous claims, would shortly emerge.
âI heard that the Mysterious Weapon Pavilion looked for many famous masters, and asked them to repair the colored glass cup, but none managed to achieve it.â
âMaster Luo Cheng claimed that he needed just a single day. It was a fantasy.â
âIf the temporal room didnât have just a single entrance, I might even suspect that he has already run away.â
Upon hearing this, Ai Liang became quite satisfied. All of a sudden, he caught sight of Xie Ting upstairs, and he quickly rushed over to her. âYoung Miss Xie, it seems like Master Luo Cheng is in dire straits,â Ai Liang said.
Xie Ting was dumbfounded when she heard the glee in his voice, but she still smiled sweetly. Her voluptuous body turned to face him. She said in a soft voice, âIt really seems like itâs the case.â
âHow is it possible? Didnât the Chamber of Commerce test him before announcing that he was a master?â Ai Liang asked casually.
âI have no idea,â Xie Ting said.
âI know what happened! He showed you some Doctrine Artifacts, and so you didnât consider it fully. He managed to take advantage of you and deceive you.â Ai Liang revealed a satisfied smile, and said, âReincarnation and retribution are a part of the Natural Laws, and the Mysterious Weapon Pavilion wonât let him off the hook.â
âNow that you mention it, young master Ai Liang, have you been staying in Sky Reaching City for the past few days?â Xie Ting asked him, changing the subject.
âThatâs right. I will still stay for another two weeks.â As he spoke of this, Ai Liang recalled that hostel, and he became more annoyed.
When he had reported the matter on the previous day, Ai Liang was scolded by the elders. They had said that he hadnât resolved the issue outside of the city and that he had allowed the targets to enter it just because of his arrogance.
Now, they were facing Sky Reaching City and Tian Hu Hostelâs rules, and they were at their witsâ end. If Jiang Chen and Yao Yuntong continued to hide there, they wouldnât manage to deal with them.
This was why they were focused on the negotiation which would occur in two weeks. They didnât know why Jiang Chen was so confident, but as long as Yao Yuntong left Tian Hu Hostel, everything was manageable.
While Ai Liang was thinking about this, a disturbance suddenly came from the temporal room.
âHas the outcome been determined?â Ai Liang ran downstairs and made his way through the crowd.
When he reached the front of the crowd, he saw the door of the temporal room open. Fog permeated out from it as Master Luo Cheng emerged.
Master Luo Cheng still seemed as loathsome as he had been the previous day, and Ai Liang really hated him. However, he didnât need to do anything because the Mysterious Weapon Pavilionâs members who were more anxious than him immediately encircled Master Luo Cheng.
âWhat happened?â Bai Yi asked out of concern.
âYou took a shorter time than you claimed you would! You arenât playing tricks on us, are you?â Another man, who had a sharp voice, also spoke.
This time, Jiang Chen didnât ignore the man with the sharp voice, and he looked at him.
The man with the sharp voice was surprised by this, and an odd look appeared on his face. âWhat are you looking at?â he said angrily a moment later.
âPavilion Master Bai, it seems like your personnel donât understand the rules. Even if you want to tarnish my storeâs reputation, they still donât need to act like this,â Jiang Chen said.
When such words echoed, the crowd started whispering to each other, while a spirited expression appeared on Ai Liangâs face.
Ai Liang could discern the implication of his words. He felt it was likely that Master Luo Cheng had failed and was trying to change the subject.
âIt isnât up to you to criticize my personnel regardless of how they behave. You should quickly tell me the results.â Bai Yi wasnât as polite as before, and he shed all pretense of cordiality.
âThatâs right. Donât try to divert our attention. It will be in vain. Itâs you who will tarnish your storeâs reputation,â the man with the sharp voice said.
Ai Liang spoke from the front of the crowd. âWhat kind of master is he? It seems to me that heâs just a lucky idiot.â Ai Liang still wanted to save face, and that was why even though his voice echoed out, none could tell that it was him who had spoken.
Ai Liangâs speech was quite effective, and the crowdâs discussions became more impassioned.
âI didnât say that I failed. So, why are you assuming that I have?â Jiang Chen observed the crowdâs reaction and revealed a mocking look. He said, âI was just rebuking a rude person, yet you have let your imagination run wild.â As Jiang Chen spoke, he turned over his hand and held out a radiant object.
âDonât tell me that itâs...â The crowd was startled, and they all held their breath and stared at the object in Jiang Chenâs hand. The radiant object was the complete colored glass cup, and all its fragments were pieced together. There was no sign that it had ever been broken. It was totally repaired and had recovered its previous condition.
Many of the peopleâs hearts began to beat faster, and their mouths and tongues became dry. It was especially the case for the Mysterious Weapon Pavilionâs members.
âI knew that it would end like this,â Master Mo sighed. He didnât want to recognize his guestâs genuineness, but it was already confirmed.
âThis is impossible!â The man with the sharp voice snatched the colored glass cup and began to examine it. After a short while he asked, âWhat is this Doctrine Artifactâs function? Why canât I discern it?â His tone was skeptical, as if he believed that Jiang Chen was playing tricks on them.
âThis isnât an offensive Doctrine Artifact, nor is it a defensive Doctrine Artifact. As a matter of fact, its only function is decorative,â Jiang Chen said.
âImpossible! Who would use a Doctrine Artifact as decoration?â Bai Yi couldnât accept this.
âA Divine King would it,â Jiang Chen said. âThat was why I asked you whether you really wanted me to repair it. This object is completely useless to you.â
âIt means that we paid you to repair a useless Doctrine Artifact, doesnât it?â Bai Yi snorted coldly as he started to ask difficult questions. âHow can we verify that you have really repaired it, and you havenât just mended its outward appearance?â
The Mysterious Weapon Pavilion wasnât able to even repair its outward appearance, which had proven to be an unachievable task for them. But, they didnât care about this because they had come over here on this day just to tarnish the reputation of Master Luo Chengâs store.
If Jiang Chen couldnât provide a valid explanation, they wouldnât give up on this matter.