Slip Away

Yunxiao's voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone. That put a shocked look on every face. Many could not believe that such a young man actually had the cultivation base of a five-stars Martial Master, and were awed by the mysteriousness that shrouded him.

"Who is this lad? Could he be the City Lord?"

"He can't be the City Lord, can he? He looks so young!"

"I think it's quite possible. Didn't you hear that Martial Lord said his son is the City Lord? This lad is young enough to be his son."

"This...He's such a young boy! What nonsense is this!"

"Why bother with the City Lord's age? If he is willing to pay us, just take it!"

He was right, so the crowd fell silent after a moment of noisy chatter. After all, they were all here for the lucrative remuneration. A Great Martial Master was eager to try, and he walked up and said, "I want to join you!"