Chapter 368 - Tax Collection (2/2)

”Since you are being such bullies, I can only act in self defence!” Lu Tianzi answered domineeringly.

The moment Lu Tianzi completed his sentence, an invisible pressure fell upon Ganyuan.

”You...!” Ganyuan spoke through gritted teeth as he forcibly endured the pressure coming from Lu Tianzi.

Ganyuan had always been confident in his individual combat ability. Even when facing an opponent two full boundaries above him, he was confident that he would be able to stand his ground for at least a dozen moves.

This extraordinary combat ability was what he had relied upon in order to join the Sacred Cliff City Guards in the first place.

However, he quickly realised that facing his current opponent, the combat ability that he had always been so proud of was now rendered completely meaningless.

Not to mention a dozen moves, just the pressure alone from Lu Tianzi was causing him to have trouble catching his breath!

Ganyuan's face quickly turned pale, and his body started to tremble uncontrollably.

The leader of the trio frowned upon seeing this.

Even with the cultivation level disadvantage, he did not expect Ganyuan to fare this badly.

”Stay your hand, Sir Lu. The kid means no harm,” the leader finally intervened. ”I am Squad Leader Lingmu from the Sacred Cliff City Guards, and we are here to talk to you regarding the taxes that you will need to be paying from now on.”

Lu Tianzi smirked in his heart.

This Squad Leader Lingmu had spoken so naturally that anyone not in the know would believe that absolutely nothing had happened earlier.

However, Lu Tianzi was not going to let the matter go just like that.

”I have always admired the respectable Sacred Cliff City Guards who defend the people of the city with their lives,” Lu Tianzi said. ”But from how you tried to intimidate me into submission earlier, there is no way for me to believe that you are truly from the Sacred Cliff City Guards. Pardon me for saying this, but if you want me to believe you, at least try to act the part!”

”What did you just say?” Squad Leader Lingmu frowned.

Was Lu Tianzi doubting their identities right now because of their attitutdes? Or was he faking it?

Did he not know how things worked in Sacred Cliff City?

”Housekeeper Changyu, see the guests out!” Lu Tianzi said without hesitation.

In fact, Lu Tianzi did not truly doubt that they were from the Sacred Cliff City Guards.

Lu Tianzi might not know what taxes were they talking about, but since he had already decided to stay in Sacred Cliff City for a while, he definitely could not allow himself to be seen as a pushover.

Judging from their cultivation levels, Lu Tianzi was certain that these three people were not highly ranked within the Sacred Cliff City Guards. Otherwise, even with the backing of the Burning Titan Overlord, other influences would not have been this wary of the Sacred Cliff City Guards if it was comprised of martial artists of this level.

If Lu Tianzi were to show any signs of weakness before such small fry, then how was he supposed to lift his head in the city in the future?

How would Nanlan Qianxue be able to lift her head in the future?

Even if they were from the Sacred Cliff City Guards, they could not be allowed to go too far!

Housekeeper Changyu felt his throat go dry.

Faced with his reckless young master and the members of the Sacred Cliff City Guards, he truly did not know what he should do next.

”Perhaps it is because you are relatively new to Sacred Cliff City, but I don't think you quite understand the situation that you are in right now,” Squad Leader Lingmu narrowed his eyes at Lu Tianzi. ”Let me teach you one important lesson – we of the Sacred Cliff City Guards do not react well to disrespect. When others do not give us the respect we deserve, bad things happen, and they will end up in a miserable state ten out of ten times.”

”That is if you arrogant lot truly are from the Sacred Cliff City Guards,” Lu Tianzi shrugged. ”Then I would just have to blame my luck for being targeted and bullied.”

”I never imagined that a simple trip here to collect taxes would end up like this,” Squad Leader Lingmu shook his head in disapproval. ”Even if we are not from the Sacred Cliff City Guards, do you think we would leave just because you told us to? It looks like the recent fame of Sky Snow Manor has gotten to your head, and you have forgotten just how dangerous this world can be!”

Without warning, an invisible pressure slammed down upon Lu Tianzi.

Lu Tianzi had acted domineeringly towards Ganyuan earlier. This time, it was Squad Leader Lingmu's turn to return the favour.

With his Fifth Cycle Origin Core realm cultivation level, he was two full boundaries above Lu Tianzi. Coincidentally, this was the exact same difference between Lu Tianzi and Ganyuan as well.

Ganyuan smirked in schadenfreude.

They should have done this from the start!

That way, he would not have suffered the way he did earlier.

How dare the young brat ignore their status as members of the Sacred Cliff City Guard just because he was a little strong and famous?

He deserved to be punished!

But the very next moment, Ganyuan froze, and his smile slowly faded away from his face.

That was because even when subjected to Squad Leader Lingmu's Origin Force pressure, Lu Tianzi looked to be completely unperturbed!

”I knew it,” Lu Tianzi grinned mischievously. ”With this level of strength, there is no way that you bunch are members of the mighty Sacred Cliff City Guards!”