Chapter 35: Bewitched (1/2)

Chapter 35: Bewitched

Su Chen sat at the head position in the main lobby. Below him were five males all wearing the clothing of servants.

The person at the very front was a haggard old man wearing a dark-green chief steward’s uniform. He called himself Yu Wen, and he was the Yu Clan’s chief steward. The other four were the chief stewards of the Chang, Bai, Zhang, and Liu Clans, respectively.

Naturally, the five chief stewards had come to Su Chen regarding their Young Masters.

The matter of Bai Ou trying to find trouble for Su Chen was no secret. At the very least, those present knew about it. After Bai Ou and the others had disappeared, they knew after a few discreet inquiries that Su Chen was definitely involved. Thus, they had come right to his front door.

The Bai Clan’s steward said in a low voice, “Su Chen, don’t waste our time with useless words. You are very clear about why we are here today. Bring them out right now and we can let the matter go. Otherwise, you will face the consequences!”

Su Chen didn’t even blink. He gazed intently at a few tea leaves floating around in the teapot as he slowly said, “You were the one who said not to waste time with useless words, but you are the one trying to strut about in front of me. What point is there in blustering like this? Do you think that I would dare to kidnap your Young Masters, yet tremble in fear upon hearing your words?”

Everyone present was speechless.

Su Chen had kidnapped the Young Masters of all five clans, so he definitely wasn’t afraid of the consequences. There was no point in trying to threaten Su Chen.

However, Bloodline Nobility Clans were used to feeling superior, and even their servants had this attitude. If they couldn’t have an aloof and elevated aura when speaking to demonstrate their superiority, they wouldn’t speak at all.

Thus, after Su Chen’s biting retort, the chief steward from the Chang Clan tried to smooth things over, “Chief Steward Bai was just somewhat impatient. What we are trying to say is that it is better to quash the enmity between us than keep it alive. The Young Masters from our clans didn’t know any better and offended Prince Su. Since Prince Su has already taught them a lesson, will you be generous and let them go?”

Su Chen laughed sarcastically, “Are you done spouting rubbish?”

Although the tone was much softer, the meaning of their words were the same: if I want that person, you will give him to me. They were not sincere at all.

Upon realizing that Su Chen was moved neither by force nor persuasion, the five chief stewards glanced at each other.

Finally, the chief steward of the Zhang Clan spoke up, “If Prince Su is willing to let our Young Masters go, the Zhang Clan is willing to pay a thousand Origin Stones to display our gratitude.”

The frosty expression on Su Chen’s face began to thaw slightly. “Finally, someone is speaking reasonably, but it’s just a person who isn’t worthy of coming on stage.”

Evidently, he was calling out the Zhang Clan for being too stingy.

Flames of rage emerged in the five chief stewards’ hearts, but they could only lower their heads and endure.

Chief Steward Liu asked, “How much is Prince Su asking for?”

Su Chen glanced at him before saying in a warm voice, “I have to make something clear first. I have never done anything like kidnap the princes from your five clans. I would never do anything like holding people ransom for money. However, as a fellow student of the Institute, I need to take care of our friendly affection. Since some of my classmates have disappeared, I have the responsibility of searching for them, right?”

The five of them cursed in their hearts. This Su Chen was someone who would erect a large monument to commemorate becoming a prostitute.

But this was not surprising. This world still had its rules and laws. Regardless of whether it could actually be controlled, some things were better not talked about. Thus, Su Chen would not confess no matter what. The young masters were in his hands, so the situation could only be resolved under the pretext that he had “helped look for them”.

“Secondly, searching for people is a very troublesome matter. There must be a price paid. Those five are all elites in the Qi Drawing Realm. Who knows where this adventure of theirs has led them? It will take a lot of time and effort to find them, and will also probably require other materials as well. The way I see it, we can value them at fifty thousand Origin Stones per person.”

“What did you say?” The five of them shouted in unison.

50,000 Origin Stones was daylight robbery!

Chief Steward Chang said coldly, “Prince Su, are you not afraid of offending five Bloodline Nobility Clans?”

“Chief Steward Chang, you must have made a mistake!” Su Chen exclaimed in fake shock. “I never kidnapped your clan’s Young Master. I will use this money to help you find your clan’s Young Master. Of course, you can also choose to believe that they’re with me right now. You are more than welcome to try and search my instructor’s Origin Energy Tower.

At a loss, the five of them glanced at each other.

How many servants would be needed to search Shi Kaihuang’s Origin Energy Tower?

This would be equivalent to not knowing how the character for “death” was written.

Since forcing their way in was no longer viable, they would have to negotiate.