The black carriage was flanked on the left, right, and rear by a bodyguard each. Their strength was likewise at the First Cave Heaven realm.
Their power was comparable to the one pulling the carriage, and even their appearances were almost identical.
In any case, very few people could truly recognise them.
In the crowd, some had already identified these four individuals.
“Are those not the four slaves known as ‘Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth’ who always stay by the side of Mang Wu, the head of the Black Python Family?”
Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth. Those were the names of these four people.
It was said that Mang Wu had once killed their parents, yet spared the four of them and personally taught them martial arts.
Now, not only did these four harbour no intention of avenging their family, they were utterly loyal to Mang Wu, willing to be his four most faithful dogs.
“Could it be that Mang Wu has come?”
Many people were surprised.
The four, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, always stayed close to Mang Wu. If they had appeared, how could Mang Wu himself be absent?
“Greetings to the Great Master!”
From the crowd, Mang Tian also stepped forward.
Since the Great Master had arrived, it would not do for him to remain hidden.
“Rise. I am only here to claim one item. Pay it no mind.”
The curtain of the black carriage was lifted, and a tall man stepped out.
Mang Wu appeared very ordinary in looks.
Yet the aura of a domineering overlord contained within his body could not be concealed no matter what.
Every gesture and movement carried the flavour of a ruthless and decisive tyrant.
Every glance from him was sharp and vicious.
“To claim an item?”
Mang Tian was stunned. He had thought Mang Wu had come specifically to support the Yan representative and Zhang Tiande after receiving his report. He had not expected it to be merely for an item.
He felt a little disappointed, but did not dare ask further. He simply stood to one side, awaiting Mang Wu’s orders.
Mang Wu was too terrifying. Even towards his own people, he never showed mercy.
If anyone dared disobey his commands or, while still alive, dared betray him, that person would certainly not escape death.
He always exuded an intensely powerful dominance.
Thus, within the Black Python Family, no one had ever dared betray him. Those who betrayed him were killed by him before they could even act.
His most frequent saying was, “I would rather betray the world than let the world betray me!”
This man was the classic type where those who followed him prospered and those who opposed him perished.
Therefore, when Ling Xiao had crippled Mang Xiao’s cultivation, many believed Mang Wu would surely strike to kill Ling Xiao.
Yet later, Mang Wu surprisingly took no action, leaving many puzzled.
Today, Mang Wu had appeared again.
People seemed to understand. Mang Wu did not intend to spare Ling Xiao. He was merely waiting for the right opportunity.
Mang Wu’s gaze fell upon Ling Xiao.
He had come for Ling Xiao!
To demand one item from Ling Xiao.
“How fares Her Highness the Moon Maiden?”
The first words Mang Wu spoke upon opening his mouth were not about Ling Xiao himself, nor about what item he wanted, but an enquiry about the Moon Maiden’s wellbeing.
“She is well.”
Ling Xiao nodded.
“It has been a long time since this seat last saw Her Highness the Moon Maiden. Back when I met her, this seat was still a naive youth, about your age.”
Unlike those crude fellows, Mang Wu’s name might be vulgar, but his speech and demeanour carried a sense of majesty and rigour.
Many did not know who the Moon Maiden was, so they were even more surprised.
Mang Wu was actually so respectful towards this person called the Moon Maiden. Could it be that she had once bestowed a favour upon him?
It was as if he were reminiscing about the past.
After a moment, Mang Wu smiled faintly and said, “One must accept growing old after all. You truly should not have let Her Highness the Moon Maiden move about.”
Hearing these words, Ling Xiao could not help but frown.
He could tell that Mang Wu was blaming the Moon Maiden.
“Little fellow, you crippled my son Mang Xiao’s cultivation, did you not?”
“Indeed!”
Ling Xiao nodded.
There was nothing to hide about this, and even if he wanted to conceal it, he could not.
“Good that you admit it. For the sake of Her Highness the Moon Maiden once guiding this seat, this seat can let this matter slide.”
Mang Wu chuckled lightly.
He appeared quite magnanimous.
“Let it slide? The Great Master seems to have it backwards. Your son wanted to kill me. I merely crippled him. That was already giving you face. If anyone should let it slide, it is I. If anyone is magnanimous, it is I. What qualification do you have to pursue it?”
Ling Xiao could see that Mang Wu had not come here today to chat, but to cause him trouble.
Since the other party had come to make trouble, why should he be polite to this fellow?
“Hahaha! Truly arrogant enough! But if you think that with Her Highness the Moon Maiden as your backer, you can act without restraint and commit evil deeds, then you are perhaps looking down too much on the people of the world, are you not?”
Mang Wu laughed heartily.
“The Great Master has not come today just to say such nonsense, I presume. If that is truly the case, then there is no need to continue. I have heard enough nonsense today and do not wish to hear more.”
Ling Xiao suddenly interrupted Mang Wu’s laughter.
“Very well, then this seat will speak plainly!”
A trace of grim coldness flashed in Mang Wu’s eyes.
Though he did not take Ling Xiao seriously at all, and whether Ling Xiao lived or died meant little to him.
But if Ling Xiao remained stubborn and continued to oppose him at every turn, then he would not mind killing this tactless brat.
“You obtained a bronze ancient seal at the Black Wind Tower auction yesterday, did you not?”
“Correct.”
Ling Xiao’s heart suddenly grew wary.
Why was Mang Wu suddenly asking about the ancient seal?
Could it be that the rumours spreading through the streets about a treasure emerging were truly related to the Imperial Seal?
And this Mang Wu actually wanted the seal as well?
“Good. How about this? Sell that bronze ancient seal to me. I am willing to pay double the price. What do you say?”
Mang Wu said with a smile.
He did not know whether Ling Xiao had discovered the secret of the bronze ancient seal, so he did not dare offer too high a price, lest Ling Xiao realise something and make things difficult.
Yet his thoughts were already clear to Ling Xiao.
If he did not hand over the bronze ancient seal, this Mang Wu would probably not let him off easily, would he?
But so what?
He now had a trump card!
Even without the Moon Maiden’s help, he could easily escape using Yuan Zun’s power!
What could Mang Wu do to him?
With a cold laugh in his heart, Ling Xiao shook his head decisively. “Sorry, I am not short of spirit stones. Moreover, I quite like that bronze ancient seal. I find it rather amusing, so I will not sell it.”
The Imperial Seal was something Ling Xiao absolutely had to obtain.
Only by possessing the Imperial Seal could he truly establish a nation and have a real chance to contend for dominion over the world.
He had long vowed a great ambition to rebuild a powerful human dynasty in the Profound World.
How could he do without the Imperial Seal?
Many people hearing Mang Wu’s request were also somewhat puzzled.
