Emperor’s Domination

undred million reward and your head would be in front of my door the next day.
It’s that simple.”

“You!” Yushang turned red from rage.

Normally, the newly rich really had nothing but money.
The issue here was that Li Qiye’s wealth was on the highest level, resulting in immense influence and authority.

He admitted that given that sum, someone would really kill him for Li Qiye.
After all, his sect was weak so the big shots would have no qualms in killing him.
He felt humiliated by being inferior to dirty money.

“The path of cultivation was not easy for you.
Return from whence you came and keep on doing your best.” Li Qiye said.

However, Yushang viewed the piece of advice as utter contempt.

“You think too highly of yourself.
I, Liu Yushang, will not be beaten by your dirty money…” He gripped the hilt of his saber and uttered coldly.

Alas, he was clearly lacking confidence and conviction due to the grim reality of the situation.

“Young Noble Liu, I appreciate your intent.” Ning Zhu bowed towards him then said: “But you don’t need to worry about me, I am content.” Having said that, she left with Li Qiye.

Yushang was left behind; his complexion and expression kept on changing.
This feeling resembled a man seeing his lover follow a useless yet wealthy young master.

Words couldn’t describe the intolerable pain inflicted upon him.
He stood there for a long time, as white as can be.

***

After they got farther away, Ning Zhu bowed and apologized: “I’m sorry for causing trouble, Young noble.”

“It’s not your fault, it’s not a big deal either.” Li Qiye smiled.
He never cared about this matter and it wasn’t her fault anyway.

The two of them entered the auction house responsible for the Tang’s plain.
The servant had explained it to them prior.

In fact, everything belonging to the Tang was listed for sale here.
They didn’t have much outside of a few buildings and the plain.
It was simpler to sell as a complete package.

The descendants of the Tang have left the plain long ago.
Even the current master and his family chose to live in Armament City instead.

They weren’t trying to get rich, only to gain a little money for their descendants.

This happened quite often in every sect.
When a sect or clan declined, they would no longer be able to protect and grow their inherited businesses and territories.
They would then sell it to others instead.
In this region, Armament Mountain was the usual buyer.

Unfortunately, Armament Mountain thought that the Tang was asking too much for a desolate and barren plain.

The Tang didn’t feel the same way.
It would be disrespectful to sell their ancestral land for a meager sum.
Thus, they chose to sell it via consignment.

It has been unsuccessful thus far due to the lackluster nature of the plain.

“Ten million? Is it worth it?” Ning Zhu murmured after seeing the asking price.
She had personally seen the state of the plain and thought that it was too expensive.