Dragon Martial Sword Supreme
Chapter 32 - 32 The Cost of Stupidity
"A person of the Primordial Martial Sixth Realm daring to be presumptuous in front of a customer, since when has the Ten Thousand Treasure Tower become so unbearably low?" Zhao Letian looked up and saw that the attendant was only a young man of the Primordial Martial Sixth Realm, and his expression immediately darkened.
"Presumptuous! What's wrong with being in the Primordial Martial Sixth Realm? You, a kid who hasn't even grown a full set of hair, how high could your cultivation level possibly be?" The attendant was instantly infuriated, and then he scrutinized Zhao Letian carefully. He hadn't discerned Zhao Letian's cultivation level earlier, merely suspecting due to Zhao Letian's youthful appearance that he might be someone with a not-so-high cultivation level in the Primordial Martial Realm.
"Have you seen clearly now?" Zhao Letian stood with his hands clasped behind his back, indifferently speaking. He had been using the Concealing Breath Technique all along. How could this youth of a mere Primordial Martial Sixth Realm cultivation see through his cultivation level?
"What, I can't see through your cultivation level? How is that possible?"
Soon, the attendant's face revealed an expression of disbelief, looking at Zhao Letian with shock and uncertainty. This chapter was made possible by the community at *.
"You blind dog servant, how could Letian young master's cultivation level be something you can see through? You even dared to block Letian young master, why aren't you apologizing to Letian young master!" Just then, a middle-aged man's rebuking voice suddenly came from the second floor.
Zhao Letian looked up and saw a man wearing a black brocade robe, his face shiny with grease, a portly gentleman striding over. He remembered, this man was Manager Zheng of the Ten Thousand Treasure Tower.
"Ah? I have seen Manager Zheng, I am blind as a bat, not realizing it was Letian young master who graced us with his presence, I hope the manager will pardon me!" Upon hearing the name Letian, the attendant immediately recalled the pride of the Zhao Family, Zhao Letian, and bowed in a hurry, his voice filled with fear and trepidation. He had not met Zhao Letian before, hence failing to recognize him. Otherwise, even if he had ten times the courage, he would not have dared to slight Zhao Letian.
"Fool! What's the use of telling me? You should be apologizing to young master Letian!" The corpulent man frowned and said, then turned to Zhao Letian, his face immediately filled with smiles, "Letian young master, I've made you witness such a farce, due to my lax discipline I have allowed this fool to offend you. However you wish to handle him, I will fully comply."
"Letian young master, I was wrong. Please, a great one like you shouldn't remember the offenses of a lowly one like me, please spare me this once." The attendant hastily pleaded with a sorrowful face to Zhao Letian.
"Manager Zheng, he belongs to your Ten Thousand Treasure Tower; I, an outsider, should not overstep my bounds. You handle it," Zhao Letian said with an expressionless face.
"Alright, since the young master has put it this way, I will deal with it on my own." Manager Zheng maintained his smile, nodded, and then turned to the shaking attendant beside him, his demeanor suddenly turning stern, "Go downstairs and take your salary for this month, then get lost immediately. The Ten Thousand Treasure Tower is no place for idiots like you."
Upon hearing Manager Zheng's decision, the attendant's legs went soft, his face turning ashen. The benefits of the Ten Thousand Treasure Tower were very generous, and if he had to leave, he worried that he would struggle to find a better position, his resources for cultivation would also diminish significantly, which for him, would be a disaster. But he understood that Manager Zheng's decision was final, and he could only comply, otherwise, not to mention his salary for the month, whether he could safely leave the Ten Thousand Treasure Tower at all would be uncertain. Thus, after a brief daze, he dejectedly went down the stairs, cursing his blindness for having provoked someone he shouldn't have.
As for the plight of the attendant, Zhao Letian was indifferent. Although a single word from him could have allowed the man to continue to stay in the Ten Thousand Treasure Tower, he chose not to do so. In this world, every action must bear its corresponding consequences. This attendant must pay for his foolish arrogance, and the price this time was considered light—merely the loss of a job. Had he provoked someone not like Zhao Letian, but rather someone with a volatile temper and a fondness for cruelty, he might have had to pay with his blood.
"Letian Young Master, may I ask what treasures you are looking to purchase during your esteemed visit to Ten Thousand Treasure Tower?" After the attendant left, Manager Zheng's face was immediately filled with a warm smile again, as if nothing had happened, and he enthusiastically asked Zhao Letian. He had heard that yesterday, Letian won ten Mid-Grade Primordial Stones, which was not a small sum, and he was determined to have them all spent at Ten Thousand Treasure Tower.
"I want to buy an inferior Spiritual Artifact Level sword." Zhao Letian stated straightforwardly.
"A Spiritual Artifact Level sword? Alright, Young Master, please wait a moment." Manager Zheng's eyes lit up and he called over to a young girl in a red dress busily working not far away, "Hongling, put down what you're doing and come take care of Young Master Letian."
"Alright, Manager, I'll be right there." The girl in the red dress responded with a charming smile, and then gracefully made her way over.
Her voice was very pleasant to the ear, causing Zhao Letian to look over involuntarily. He saw the young girl, who looked to be about seventeen or eighteen, with a charming appearance, skin as white as snow, and a slender, graceful figure.
Her beauty was no less than Liu Fei's, and among the beauties Zhao Letian had seen, she could easily rank in the top three. If judging by figure alone, no one could surpass her.
Seeing Zhao Letian's reaction, Manager Zheng next to him couldn't help but smile knowingly. Selling a Spiritual Weapon sword was a big deal, and he had to have the Ten Thousand Treasure Tower's most beautiful maid take care of Zhao Letian to ensure that the Primordial Stones on him would be left behind.
"Maid Ji Hongling, at your service, Young Master Letian," the girl in the red dress said, bowing in front of Zhao Letian.
"Mhm." Zhao Letian collected his thoughts, nodded solemnly, his gaze still clear and without any distractions. Even though beauties were desirable, as someone who had lived two lifetimes, he was very clear that his main goal in life was to become stronger through cultivation, to reach the pinnacle of the martial path. Without strong power, everything was ephemeral.
The girl named Ji Hongling also kept observing Zhao Letian. Initially, when she saw Zhao Letian staring at her with shining eyes, she thought he was just like all the other lecherous young masters, with vile thoughts in his mind, giving her a bad first impression and even causing her some disgust. However, she did not expect that Zhao Letian's gaze could suddenly become pure and upright, seemingly not enchanted by her beauty at all. This was something she had never seen before, which made her start to wonder—might this legendary prodigy of the Zhao Family truly be different from other men?
"Hehe, Young Master Letian, let Hongling accompany you to look around. I have other matters to attend to, so I won't be able to keep you company. I hope you understand," said Manager Zheng with a smile.
"Go ahead," said Zhao Letian indifferently.
Then, Manager Zheng waddled away with his potbelly.
"Young Master Letian, would you like to take a look at the treasures on this second floor, or have you already decided what you want to buy?" Ji Hongling asked with an enthusiastic smile, her beautiful eyes carefully watching all the expressions on Zhao Letian's face. She was curious whether this young man, who intentionally refrained from glancing at the enticing parts of her body, was merely pretending to be upright, or truly possessed an integrity that was unyielding.
"No need to look around. Give me an inferior Spiritual Weapon Longsword with the highest possible Star Level," Zhao Letian said with a slight smile, his gaze very natural, devoid of any lewd thoughts.