"You think you're something special? If I want to kill someone, I'll kill them. Who are you to stop me?"
The old man in the green robe exuded a menacing aura. Just as he was about to make his move, someone interrupted him. Anyone would be annoyed in such a situation.
Moreover, as a Transforming Realm expert, what right did someone from a small place have to tell him who he could or couldn't kill?
"Please forgive me, Senior. I bring with me a token from Princess Mia of Marquis Anyang's estate."
Qin Shopkeeper cupped his hands respectfully and spoke politely to the old man in the green robe.
Princess Mia of Marquis Anyang's estate?
The old man's eyes narrowed slightly. Although he was from the capital and hadn't heard of Princess Mia, he certainly knew of Marquis Anyang.
Such a powerful lord was not someone he could afford to offend. He immediately reined in his killing intent and said, "Since you have the princess's token, show it to me!"
In truth, the old man wasn't entirely convinced that the other party really had the princess's token.
"Is it true? Qin Shopkeeper says he has the princess's token. How could he have it? Does he know the princess?"
"Hiss, it's possible. Isn't it said that there's a big shot from Anyang County backing the Drunk Immortal Residence? Could this big shot be the princess?"
"So the Drunk Immortal Residence is connected to the princess?"
The crowd buzzed with speculation, their gazes toward Terra Su becoming even more complex. Qin Shopkeeper had brought the princess's token to save Terra Su. Could it be that Terra Su had some connection to the princess?
This sudden turn of events once again overturned everyone's expectations. They had thought Terra Su was definitely going to die today.
But now, seeing the situation, could Terra Su turn the tables again?
All eyes were involuntarily fixed on the small box in Qin Shopkeeper's hand.
Qin Shopkeeper opened the box, revealing a pristine jade token. The token seemed to be carved from cold jade, flawless and reflecting a translucent sheen under the sunlight.
On the front of the token was a lifelike flower, and on the back, an ancient character for "Mia" was engraved.
Qin Shopkeeper took the token out of the box and said, "This is Princess Mia's exclusive token, issued by Marquis Anyang's estate. If anyone dares to counterfeit or impersonate, their entire family will be executed by Marquis Anyang's estate!"
The old man in the green robe took the token half-believingly. The moment he held it, his expression changed slightly.
He recognized the material of the token—it was the finest dragon saliva cold jade, worth ten thousand taels of silver for a small piece and priceless.
Only a royal estate could afford to use such luxurious materials for a token.
"Fine, I'll assume this is indeed the princess's token."
The old man snorted, "But what does that have to do with me killing someone?"
"Senior, the person you want to kill, Young Master Su, is someone the princess personally instructed me to protect."
Qin Shopkeeper smiled calmly, "If I fail to protect Young Master Su, the princess will not only execute me but also the person who kills Young Master Su."
"Hmph!"
The old man in the green robe was clearly displeased.
Being threatened was never a pleasant experience.
"I don't understand. Your princess is in Anyang City, and this kid is in Clear River City. How are they connected?"
The old man asked reluctantly.
"Senior, Young Master Su is a good friend of the princess."
Qin Shopkeeper maintained his polite smile.
Seeing this, the old man knew it was impossible to harm Terra Su today.
Unless he risked offending the princess.
But even as a mentor at Tianyue Academy, he couldn't afford to offend the princess, one of the six lords of the Cloud Abyss Empire. He didn't have the guts.
So, he had no choice but to compromise.
For the old man, having to compromise at this point was as unpleasant as eating dirt.
But no matter how unpleasant, he had to compromise.
"We'll settle this another day!"
The old man gave Terra Su a resentful look and left a harsh remark.
Without lingering any longer, the old man turned into a streak of light and left the Jiang Family.
Once the old man completely left, the oppressive aura of the Transforming Realm dissipated from the Jiang Family's gate.
Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief, clutching their chests in shock. The scene just now was too thrilling.
"Little Terra, what… what exactly is going on?"
Sophia Xu was also still in shock. Today's events had been a rollercoaster for her, too stimulating for her heart to handle.
First came the news that Terra Su had annihilated the Wang Family and North Jiang Manor. Then, a Transforming Realm expert came seeking revenge. At the critical moment, Qin Shopkeeper arrived with the princess's token, averting the crisis.
She needed time to digest all this.
"Auntie, it's all over now. The Jiang Family can develop peacefully in Clear River City from now on," Terra Su said with a smile.
Sophia Xu thought for a moment, then couldn't help but ask curiously, "Little Terra, what exactly is your relationship with the princess?"
She had to admit, in her eyes, her nephew had quite the charm with women. First, there was the eldest daughter of the Star Luan Gate, and now the princess, both beautiful, intelligent, and of excellent background. This rascal had quite the charm and good taste.
Seeing Sophia Xu's expression, Terra Su knew she had misunderstood and laughed, "Auntie, don't overthink it. We've only met once."
"Oh."
Sophia Xu responded, but inwardly she didn't believe it. A girl who had only met him once would take out a token for him? Unlikely.
"Terra Su knows Princess Mia?"
Gu Qianyin, standing nearby, felt a pang of jealousy but also a sense of defiance.
"Terra Su!" Gu Qianyin suddenly called out.
"Hmm?" Terra Su replied nonchalantly, "What's up?"
Gu Qianyin stared at Terra Su, seeing that he had no intention of explaining his relationship with Princess Mia. She stomped her foot in frustration, huffed, and ran into South Jiang Manor.
"What's with her?"
Terra Su looked bewilderedly at Gu Qianyin's retreating figure. She called his name, then ran off without saying anything. What did that mean?
Ah, women.
A woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea.
Terra Su shook his head, not thinking about it further. He then discussed with Sophia Xu the matters of taking over the Wang Family and North Jiang Manor's assets.
Sophia Xu personally led a few trusted high-ranking members to the Wang Family's residence to inventory the assets.
"Young Master Su."
At this moment, Qin Shopkeeper walked up with a smile.
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