Chapter 1417: Pushing Boundaries, 'Sealing King' Saber Man

“My lord… This… This…”

The shopkeeper closed the silk bag, his face turning pale.

“What’s wrong?”

The young man in a brocade robe glanced impatiently at the shopkeeper, his mood of victory from the duel immediately dampened as he looked upon that tearful old face, his brows furrowing deeply.

Thinking about the heavy losses of the caravan, the shopkeeper summoned the courage to speak to the young man in brocade:

“My… my lord. The materials of the Demon Beast I purchased from the Red Blood Wilderness cost tens of thousands of second-grade Yuan Stones… Now many Barbarian Beasts have died or been injured, a few third-grade Yuan Stones can’t even cover the loss of the Barbarian Beasts, I ask you to have mercy… Ah!”

Boom!

Just as the shopkeeper was about to continue speaking, the ground in front of him suddenly exploded, leaving a deep palm print, frightening him into a scream and collapse, not daring to breathe.

The young man in brocade retracted his hand, glancing coldly at the shopkeeper, “I’m in a good mood, so I’m giving you a little reward, don’t push your luck!”

Swish!

As he spoke, the brocade-clad youth summoned the silk bag that had rolled from the shopkeeper’s hand to the ground, and it flew back into his hand.

He tossed the silk bag up and down, his eyes cold as he sneered disdainfully: “A bunch of ants would dare to negotiate with me! If you make me unhappy, none of you will see tomorrow’s sun.”

Feeling the fierce gaze of the brocade-clad youth, the shopkeeper’s body trembled, and he dared not speak further.

Anger surfaced in Luo Feng’s eyes; this person had acted without measure, harming innocents, showing no remorse, and even boasting shamelessly to the extreme.

Just as he was about to step forward, Luo Feng’s right hand was held by someone.

“Luo Feng, don’t be impulsive.”

Yuan Yi noticed Luo Feng’s intentions and shook her head slightly, “He is the eleventh prince of Out Cloud Country, possessing exceptional talent, having a high reputation among the princes, provoking him isn’t wise.”

She vaguely guessed Luo Feng’s identity in her heart and had heard of his various amazing deeds in the Canglan Dynasty, worried that Luo Feng, in his anger, might really do something irreparable.

The eleventh prince’s strength shown earlier was evident to all, the power of that Violent Dream Song made her heart cold even now, not something an ordinary True Yuan Realm master could compare with.

To Yuan Yi, despite Luo Feng’s prowess, facing the eleventh prince seemed too daunting, not wanting him to take the risk.

At this moment, the eleventh prince snorted and soon vanished beyond the horizon.

Sigh…

Luo Feng exhaled deeply, not pursuing, as the matter had little to do with him; he merely disapproved of the other’s actions, and since the person left, he did not bother further. Engaging further might implicate Yuan Yi and others.

“Alright. Can you let go now?” Luo Feng turned back to Yuan Yi.

Yuan Yi’s cheeks reddened slightly but quickly regained her composure, releasing her hold and smiling, “I was really worried you’d chase after him no matter what.”

“Am I that frightening?” Luo Feng was speechless.

“Not exactly.”

Yuan Yi pursed her lips slightly, looking at Luo Feng with a playful smile, “It’s just that I’ve heard some rumors about you.”

Yuan Yi traveled far and wide, visiting towns near the Canglan Dynasty, so she heard about Luo Feng’s life-and-death duel with Yi Tian and his challenge to the top ten new dragons upon entering the Golden Palace.

Luo Feng gave a wry smile, as good deeds don’t leave the house, but bad news spread far and wide.

With the eleventh prince’s departure, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and began assessing the losses and treating the wounded.

Due to the rampage of the Barbarian Beasts, the caravan suffered heavy losses; eight Barbarian Beasts, one carrying cargo rushed directly into the swift river currents, nowhere to be found, two collided and trampled each other with injuries hard to survive, the merchandise completely destroyed, dead and injured nearly half, converting to Yuan Stones, exceeding a million of second-grade Yuan Stones! If not for Luo Feng’s timely intervention, the situation would be even more desperate.

The only consolation was that no one lost their life in the chaos, only four severely injured, with several lightly wounded, considered fortunate amid misfortune.

Yuan Yi, along with a dozen guards, approached Luo Feng, encircling him.

Luo Feng did not understand, yet a dozen individuals bowed with clasped fists, “Many thanks to Young Master Luo Feng for rescuing us earlier, we are eternally grateful.”

“Luo Feng, thank you!” Yuan Yi gestured, speaking seriously.

If it weren’t for Luo Feng’s timely intervention, these individuals might have already perished.

Luo Feng replied, “It was just a small effort, no need to dwell on it.”

Yuan Yi shook her head, “Life cannot be restored, those who travel the rtiad understand the value of life better; no favor compares to a life-saving favor, we all owe you a debt.”

“Shopkeeper, the loss has been assessed…”

On the other side, a young man reported the results to the caravan shopkeeper.

After listening, the shopkeeper’s silhouette wavered, his complexion gray, the wrinkles on his forehead deepened a bit, sighing helplessly, he spoke to Yuan Yi, “Captain Yuan, given the unexpected events, regarding compensation for the injured, is it possible to postpone for a while?”

Yuan Yi glanced at the injured, pondered slightly, then spoke:

“Manager Li, this time the losses are severe, I also bear responsibility for failing to protect the caravan… Fine, the compensation for the injured will be borne by me personally.”

“This… How is this right…” Manager Li was stunned for a moment, as the compensation for the injured was no small amount.

“It’s decided then. I have some savings, this amount of Yuan Stones, I can manage.” Yuan Yi said directly.

“Th-thank you very much!”

Manager Li wiped away a tear, deeply bowing to Yuan Yi.

“Manager Li, our captain is famously kind-hearted, having her guard the caravan is your good fortune.”

“Indeed.”

Some of the surrounding guards agreed.

Luo Feng glanced at Yuan Yi; although she was a woman, her conduct was dignified and unique.

After this mishap, everyone wished to reach Cloud Brocade City quickly, and after a brief pause, the caravan continued its journey.

Another two hours passed, in the afternoon, Yuan Yi rode up to Luo Feng, looked ahead, and said, “Ahead is Cloud Brocade City.”

“Ahead?”

Luo Feng gazed forward, a massive peak came into view, surrounded by water on all sides, although it was noon, mist loomed around, clouds swirled with the wind, reflecting in myriad colors under the sunlight, countless rainbows were suspended in the sky, from afar, it appeared as though the peak was wrapped in colorful silks.

Yuan Yi smiled, “Cloud Brocade City is at the summit. Legend has it, a Saber man passed by here and saw the advantageous terrain here and decided to build a city here, slicing off the peak with one saber, revealing the mountaintop, constructing a city on the cut surface. As it is surrounded by mist year-round like ribbons, hence the name Cloud Brocade City.”

Luo Feng nodded, gazing at the peak with a glint of surprise: “To slice off a mountain peak with one saber, this Saber man must be extraordinary.”

To horizontally cleave such a colossal mountain with one saber was no small feat.

With Luo Feng’s current power, he could sever a thousand meters mountain peak with full force, but would have little certainty over two thousand meters, while the peak here stretched several thousand yards!

Yuan Yi tugged the reins, looking at Luo Feng, offering a gentle smile: “This Saber man made his name centuries ago, but you might not know him. I’m sure you’ve heard of his disciple.”

“Who is his disciple?” Luo Feng asked curiously.

“The only Saber man among the current top ten Venerables, the first genius Saber Cultivator in millenniums, after the Deathless King, the most promising Saber Cultivator to become a Sealing King: ‘Ghost Spirit Saber’ Duan Yuntian!”

Yuan Yi took a deep breath, her bright eyes fixed on Luo Feng: “I’m not sure if it’s fate, but he is also from your Canglan Dynasty.”