Chapter 966
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Chapter 966: It Won’t Be Like This Next Time!
“Ah!”
After the collision, Su Yi remained steady, but the young man couldn’t hold back a cry of pain. His shoulder throbbed, as though he had just collided with solid steel.
“You dare bump into me? Are you looking to die?”
In the blink of an eye, the young man turned around, his face contorted with pain. He stared at Su Yi, who appeared no older than sixteen or seventeen, and resentment filled his eyes. In a fit of rage, he slapped Su Yi.
“Tss!”
Just when everyone expected Su Yi to be struck, a surprising turn of events occurred…
Somehow, Su Yi’s hand firmly gripped the young man’s wrist, holding it in place like a vice, preventing any further movement.
“You dare…”
The young man’s pain and fury were evident, but his face turned crimson as he glared at Su Yi, a mix of anger, rage, and disbelief in his eyes.
“You bumped into me first, don’t go too far! Next time, it won’t just be your hand I disable!”
Su Yi’s cold and detached voice cut through the air, and a sharp ‘crack’ echoed as the young man’s wrist was crushed, the sound of bones breaking clearly audible.
“Ah… my hand, my hand…”
The young man’s expression shifted from fury and anger to sheer terror as pain shot through him. He let out a piercing scream, his face twisting in agony.
He collapsed to the ground, clutching his wrist and howling in pain, the scene shocking everyone around.
“Ran Shao, he broke my hand, my hand!”
The young man’s pained wail echoed. His hand, which he had tried to extend, was now crushed at the wrist, leaving it almost completely useless. The pain was overwhelming, causing his expression to contort with anger and fear.
“This young man might be in serious trouble!”
“Someone actually attacked a disciple from the Seven Star Sword Sect!”
Whispers spread through the crowd as many began to realize the severity of the situation.
Everyone understood that the young man who had attacked was now facing a serious consequence.
“I never imagined someone would dare harm a disciple from my Seven Star Sword Sect!”
Ran Yan stopped in his tracks, and as the young man writhed on the ground, his gaze shifted to Su Yi. Initially filled with pride, his expression soon turned icy. He glared at Su Yi and spoke coldly, “Did you cripple his hand?”
“Yes, and next time, I won’t just stop at this. I’ll take his life!”
Su Yi replied calmly. He had initially hoped to resolve the matter without conflict, even attempting to step aside. But this young man had crossed the line, forcing Su Yi to react. He had shown restraint, but now that was gone.
“Alright, alright, alright, kid, you’re really bold!”
Ran Yan’s words were sharp as he gave Su Yi a thin smile. Then, recognition seemed to dawn on him. He recalled, “I remember you now—you were the one who blocked my way at the city gate. I spared your life then, but now you still dare challenge me?”
“You’ve got it wrong. Both times, it was you and your people who tried to crash into me!” Su Yi looked at Ran Yan and spoke calmly.
“I won’t waste any more words on you. If you dare touch a disciple of the Seven Star Sword Sect again, the people from the Cangyue Mercenary Group, stationed outside the city walls, will teach you a lesson. I’ll give you one last chance: hang yourself on the city wall, or I’ll disable you right now!” Ran Yan glared at Su Yi, his voice dripping with condescension and threat.
“Just you? I don’t think you’re up to it.”
Su Yi answered calmly, but his eyes carried an unmistakable chill. He wasn’t looking for trouble, but he certainly wasn’t afraid of it. These pampered youngsters weren’t worth his time.
Hearing Su Yi’s words, Ran Yan’s gaze turned colder, but then his face suddenly softened into a smile. “Good, very good. I’ve never met such an arrogant kid like you before. You’ll regret your arrogance soon enough.”
Anyone observing could sense the deadly intent behind Ran Yan’s smile.
“This kid definitely has a death wish!”
Three young men left, each of them casting cold, murderous glances at Su Yi. However, after witnessing their companion disabled with a single strike, they hesitated, knowing that the young man before them was no ordinary opponent.
“I’m looking forward to seeing how you make me pay!” Su Yi’s gaze grew colder still.
“Young Sect Leader Ran, I apologize for not greeting you properly earlier. Please forgive me, Young Sect Leader Ran.”
At that tense moment, a hearty laugh rang out, and a middle-aged man appeared from Lingbao Pavilion. With deliberate steps, he positioned himself between Su Yi and Ran Yan as his words finished. His arrival seemed perfectly timed, as though he had been meant to stand there all along.
“Impressive, a formidable individual!”
Su Yi’s eyes fixed on the middle-aged man, who was dressed in Confucian robes and carried himself with elegance. The aura around him was undeniable, and Su Yi could tell this man was no ordinary figure—he exuded an air of unmatched strength.
“Who are you?”
Ran Yan, sensing the extraordinary aura of the middle-aged man, furrowed his brows. His demeanor shifted, becoming much more respectful. Though this was a mere branch of Lingbao Pavilion in Sword Star City, even if his own father had arrived, Ran Yan would still show deference.
“I am a shopkeeper in Lingbao Pavilion, my surname is Xiahou. If Young Sect Leader Ran is being polite, just call me Shopkeeper Xiahou,” the middle-aged man said with a slight smile, his tone courteous.
“Shopkeeper Xiahou.”
Ran Yan bowed slightly, his usual arrogance subdued. He understood that a shopkeeper from Lingbao Pavilion was not someone he could afford to offend. Even his own father would show respect to such a person.
“It seems there’s a bit of a conflict. But I believe Young Sect Leader Ran is aware of the rules of Lingbao Pavilion. In Lingbao Pavilion, matters like this should be resolved peacefully, don’t you think?” Shopkeeper Xiahou glanced around, his gaze briefly landing on Su Yi, then back to Ran Yan.
He continued, “Although the injuries sustained by the young man are severe, Lingbao Pavilion has a medicinal remedy that works wonders for such injuries. If he takes it, he should be fully recovered within two months. Lingbao Pavilion is grateful for your understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience. We’ll provide the medicine to heal the injured. If it resolves this conflict between the two of you, that would be ideal. In the future, both of you will be treated as honored guests at Lingbao Pavilion. I hope you’ll accept this favor.”
“Um…”
While Ran Yan had his own pride, he knew when to bow to greater power. The shopkeeper from Lingbao Pavilion was no ordinary individual, and cultivating a good relationship with them would benefit him in the long run.
