Chapter 18 - Long Kui (1/2)

A tens of meters tall ancient building stood in the eastern part of Windgaze City. It’s size overwhelmed any from approaching to the point that not a single person dared get within a hundred meters of it.

Two guards in golden garb stood at the gates. Their aura gave off the impression of veterans, of imperial bodyguards.

Despite standing still, their eyes roamed everywhere, staring daggers at any who dared match their gaze.

But in this place, four people suddenly appeared.

“Peak of Qi Condensation!”

Zhuo Fan muttered as he walked in front of the siblings and Captain Pang. While he had no problem facing such imposing guards, the three stiffened, to the point they almost forgot to walk.

“Stop!”

The guards barred Zhuo Fan’s path, “Veiled Dragon Pavilion is not a place for you to wonder about!”

“I ask that you send word of Cloud Manor Luo clan’s young miss, Luo Yunchang, I have arrived to have something appraised.” Zhuo Fan’s eyes didn’t even look at them.

The two exchanged a look of surprise.

Windgaze City didn’t lack people who came here to see the appraiser, but all were fearful and fawned them when talking. This was a first though, meeting such a smug kid.

“We’ve never heard of you. Our appraiser can’t meet with nobodies!” spoke a guard harshly.

Luo Yunchang lowered her head. One of the Seven Noble Houses, Veiled Dragon Pavilion, would never pay attention to an ant-like clan. They weren’t even worthy to speak with them, not to mention become allies.

“Zhuo Fan…”

Luo Yunchang pulled Zhuo Fan, but before she could finish, he shook her off, “That is the appraiser’s concern to see us. Try and act as the servants you are.”

“What did you say?” The guards were outraged, releasing their full aura.

The Luo clan members felt their breathing become heavier as they retreated back. Only Zhuo Fan stood in his place and roared, “Is this how the Seven Noble Houses treats its guests? Humph, truly renowned.”

“Stop.”

A girl in white came out to meet them. The guards bowed, “Young miss, these people are looking for trouble.”

“I heard what you said, and it is you who are in the wrong. All who come are guests. Make sure to show respect.” The girl berated them in a cold tone, then smiled at Zhuo Fan, “Mister, we meet again.”

“It’s you?”

Zhuo Fan and Captain Pang were startled. She was the one that quarreled with the stall owner.

But things were different now.

Zhuo Fan sneered inside, “I didn’t expect for young miss to be from the Veiled Dragon Pavilion. Please forgive my lack of respect.”

The girl nodded with a smile, “I am Long Kui, only a small appraiser here. I wonder why mister has come to us?”

“To be honest, I am Luo clan’s steward, Zhuo Fan. Because a terrible misfortune plagues us, I accompanied my young miss to the Veiled Dragon Pavilion, the number one appraising noble house in Tianyu Empire’s number one appraising noble house, to sell the clan’s treasure.”

“Eh?” Eyes flashing, Long Kui smiled when she saw Luo Yunchang nodding, then turned back to Zhuo Fan, “Then I will do my best to examine your treasure. Please, follow me.”