Berserk God of War

57: Chapter 057: Leave the City Again, Unable to Convince the Crowd 57: Chapter 057: Leave the City Again, Unable to Convince the Crowd Sikong Jing embraced her and kissed her forehead, saying, “With my wife waiting at home, how could I not return?”

As she watched her husband leave and disappear into the distance, Su Yuexi touched the wetness on her forehead, her heart bursting with sweetness.

At the city gate, Sikong Jing met with Luo Ning once again.

By her side stood two fierce soldiers in military attire, and both were at the Peak of the Dark Realm, for reasons unknown.

“Regarding your departure from the city, I have obtained General Chou Ye’s permission.”

“However, he said that as a matter of routine, he must send two soldiers to supervise you, which are the two you see before you.”

Luo Ning pointed to the two soldiers, introducing them.

Sikong Jing was indifferent to this, he nodded to the two men and then they all left the city together.

Ru Yun Mountain was not far from Yunye City, and by noon, Sikong Jing and Luo Ning’s entourage had arrived.

There was a small town at the foot of Ru Yun Mountain, called Ru Yun Town.

It served as a base for martial artists and caravans venturing into Ru Yun Mountain for adventure or gathering herbs and the like.

Also, because there were Jade Stone veins within Ru Yun Mountain, Luoshui Jade Line had a significant place in Ru Yun Town as well.

No sooner had he stepped into the compound than a solemn atmosphere assailed him.

A man in his thirties with a small beard approached, saying, “Cousin, you’re back.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the man shifted his gaze to Sikong Jing and asked in a low voice, “Cousin, the expert you went all the way to Yunye City to recruit, even willing to exchange three-tenths of Yunye City’s profit for, is it him?”

After the small-bearded man spoke, his face suddenly revealed a thick air of hostility.

That three-tenths of the profits were originally meant for the Su Family, and this arrangement had even been approved by the higher-ups of Luoshui Jade Line.

But Su Xuefeng’s attitude towards Sikong Jing’s family caused Luo Ning to change her plans immediately.

Now, they had decided to agree to Sikong Jing’s two conditions, but as of now, the people of Luoshui Jade Line were unaware of this.

Luo Ning didn’t offer an explanation but said, “Brother Xiao Wu, this is Sikong Jing, he is indeed the one…”

Before she could finish, the small-bearded man pointed at Sikong Jing and demanded in a low voice, “Boy, my cousin said that aside from her, you will be the main force in this duel.

Now, I want to know, what qualifies you?”

His voice carried waves of anger, his eyes were wide, and True Qi flowed from his body, revealing that he was at the Seventh Level of the Dark Realm.

On the way here, Sikong Jing had already learned from Luo Ning about the rules of the duel.

It was a battle where a hundred-man team from two large trading houses, all under thirty years of age and below the Human Realm, would fight.

Whoever kills the Qian Yubao first would be the winner.

The small-bearded man before him was Luo Ning’s cousin and was the strongest participant of the Luoshui Jade Line in this duel.

Of course, he was not convinced.

Luo Ning herself was at the Sixth Layer of the Dark Realm, but as the young miss of the Luoshui Jade Line, why should this Sikong Jing surpass him?

Moreover, how could he receive such regard from cousin Luo Ning?

Staring at her cousin Xiao Wu, Luo Ning frowned slightly but said nothing.

Instead, she glanced subtly at Sikong Jing, expecting him to display his strength and convince her cousin and the others, right?

This duel was of great importance.

Naturally, Sikong Jing was aware of this as well, yet he simply shrugged and replied, “Then, let it be you who takes the lead.

It makes no difference to me.”

At these words, both Xiao Wu and Luo Ning were taken aback.

What did he mean by that?

Just then, a second man stepped out from behind Xiao Wu and sneered, “You know your place.

Otherwise, our Brother Xiao…”

Before he could finish, Sikong Jing interrupted, “Once we enter Qian Yubao’s territory, I will act alone.

I don’t need to lead anyone.”

He explained briefly that for him, the Qian Yubao was of no concern, and too many people would only get in the way.

“Since he wanted to get his hands on the Primordial Truth Pill, he of course had to complete the task quickly and avoid letting Luoshui Jade Line be defeated by Thunder Wing Trading House.”

Of course, he didn’t voice the phrase ‘becoming an encumbrance’ so as not to hurt anyone’s feelings.

But even so, Xiao Wu exploded in anger, his face contorted as he asked, “Are you saying we are going to be a burden to you?”

Sikong Jing frowned, then shrugged and replied, “I didn’t say that, you did.”

After that, Sikong Jing turned to Luo Ning and casually asked, “Can we set out now?”

The corner of Luo Ning’s mouth twitched slightly.

This Sikong Jing was just as direct and domineering in his actions and speech as he was back at the post station.

Did he not have the slightest apprehension about Qian Yubao?

Or was it simply his nature to be like this?

However, recalling Sikong Jing’s terrifying martial prowess, Luo Ning took a deep breath and replied, “We can set out once Thunder Wing Trading House arrives in Ru Yun Town.”

“Mm, then I’ll find a place to cultivate.

Call me when Thunder Wing Trading House arrives.”

Having said that, Sikong Jing went straight into the courtyard of Luoshui Jade Line and casually picked a corner to start cultivating.

He wasn’t paying much attention to the bet, but taking down the demon beast deep within Ru Yun Mountain would not be so easy, so Sikong Jing wanted to try to elevate his realm to the Dark Realm before the pursuit of the beast.”

“Brother Xiao, I can’t stand it any longer, I want to hit him,” the man who had spoken earlier couldn’t help but growl lowly, resenting how arrogant Sikong Jing was.

Xiao Wu’s eyes flashed coldly at this moment as he clenched his fists while staring at Sikong Jing in the corner.

However, Luo Ning’s voice rang out, “All of you shut up, you can’t beat him.”

The scene of Sikong Jing slaughtering the Fierce Beast Bandits, even after several days, was still vivid in Luo Ning’s mind.

Continuing, Luo Ning glared hard at Xiao Wu, sternly cautioning, “Cousin, don’t engage in unnecessary disputes with Young Master Sikong; our ability to win this time depends on him.”

Having said this, Luo Ning also turned and entered a room in the courtyard.

Xiao Wu felt an unbearable tightness in his chest as he looked back at Sikong Jing, his fists crackling with tension.

Depend on him, why should they?

But no matter how enraged Xiao Wu was, he didn’t dare to go against Luo Ning’s wishes for the time being.

Even though he was Luo Ning’s cousin, within the Luoshui Jade Line, he was merely the head guard and not of high status.

He could only swallow his anger and plan to wait until they entered Ru Yun Mountain before doing anything.

An hour later, Thunder Wing Trading House arrived.

Luo Ning led her people out of the courtyard, and coming toward them was none other than the hundred-man team of Thunder Wing Trading House, led by a young man.

At that moment, seeing Sikong Jing get up and walk over, Luo Ning quietly warned him, “That’s Lei Shuang’s older brother, Lei Dong.

Although he’s not ranked in Yunzhou City, he’s at the Eighth Layer of the Dark Realm.”

Sikong Jing sized up Lei Dong, his face as harsh as if it were cut from the same mold as Lei Shuang’s.

Withdrawing his gaze, Sikong Jing said, “You’re wrong, he has already reached the Peak of the Dark Realm.”

Martial artists usually hide their true Qi, but the weak can hardly conceal themselves in front of the strong; conversely, it is almost impossible for the weak to see through the realm of stronger ones.

But Sikong Jing was an exception; being a Rebuilder, he could see at a glance what realm Lei Dong was in.

And his own Ninth Layer of the Bright Realm, as long as he didn’t unleash his True Qi, was very difficult for others to discern.

“The Peak of the Dark Realm?” Luo Ning was astonished.

Meanwhile, Xiao Wu snorted coldly and said in a sinister tone, “If you don’t know, stop posturing.

I sparred with Lei Dong just two days ago during negotiations, and he was at the Eighth Layer.”

Luo Ning nodded in agreement, certain that Sikong Jing had made a mistake.