Emperor’s Domination

tter of pride for the princess.

“Sir and madam.” The shopkeeper came over and bowed towards the duo after seeing the heated atmosphere: “I apologize for the inadequate reception shown thus far.
We’re just a small shop so please, take it easy on us.
We’ll really appreciate it.”

Normally, selling an item for a sky-high price should be something worth celebrating.
However, the shopkeeper didn’t want this to go on since there was no end in sight to the bidding.
Letting this reach a ridiculous level wasn’t necessarily a good thing for their store.

“Rest assured, Shopkeeper, I am a reasonable person.
I’m here to buy, not to cause trouble.” The princess responded.

“Thank you, Your Highness, I appreciate it.” The shopkeeper bowed again.

“Since when is Archaic Style so cowardly?” Li Qiye shook his head.

“Young Noble.” The shopkeeper wasn’t angry and bowed to him as well: “Fairness and equal treatment are important principles to our tiny shop.
If we have done something to offend you, please let us know.”

“Tiny?” Li Qiye said: “If Archaic Style is tiny, then no other shops can be considered big.
I remember when your ancestors determined the rules, their magnificent aspirations reached the heaven itself.”

“Oh?” The shopkeeper was surprised: “Looks like you know quite a bit about our history, Young Noble…”

He was surprised because their shops were actually older than any lineage in Sword Continent.
Fewer than few had any idea about their true background.

Li Qiye chuckled and reached forward to knock the little bell hanging on the shopkeeper’s waist.

“Clank! Clank! Clank!” A melody could be heard echoing across the entire shop.

However, it didn’t come from the shopkeeper’s little bell but rather, the larger one worshipped in the shrine.

Others only found this a little strange and thought that it was a coincidence. 

Li Qiye pulled his hand back and stared at the shopkeeper with a smile.
The latter, on the other hand, appeared to be frozen.

That golden bell had a special significance; not just anyone can make it ring.
However, Li Qiye started a harmonization process.

The meaning behind this could shock the world, hence the shopkeeper’s astonishment.

He took a deep breath and tidied his outfit first before bowing as deep as possible towards Li Qiye.

“It is a supreme honor to have you here at our shop, Young Noble.” He said with reverence.

“No need for convoluted formalities, I am just here to buy this sword.” Li Qiye waved his hand.

“I see, then please accept it as a token of our respect.” The shopkeeper hurriedly wrapped up the sword and gave it to Li Qiye.