Chapter 46 – Beggar

The young master improved as a result of his shame. Like this, the fights continued. To this day, they are still fighting, and the two have become top powerhouses of Cape Tie.

The middle-aged beggar opened this shop, it has thousands of cultivations and skills. However, they are not classified at any level and are all mixed together. These are the techniques that the powerhouse has gathered over his long life span. One could get any of them from his shop. There are even high-level cultivation skills. However, the price to pay is unique in this shop.

If one is at a life or death crises, they only need to tell their story. If the old man deems his situation to be dreadful and found it to be truthful, he will let the person pick a technique for free.

If he found out that the person is lying, he will cut off his limbs.

If the old man finds your story not threatening enough, and he will give you a price. The lowest price ever was 90 percent of everything the person owned. The highest was someone's eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin.

He believes that everyone can be great if they have high enough pressure or high enough price to pay. As he has become a top powerhouse with one of the lowest cultivation techniques.

However, the crux of the risk is that once someone enters the shop, they cannot leave unless the old man either accepts the client's story or the client accepts the old man's harsh conditions.

Thus once one enters it is either they come out with a smile of getting something great from the shop or with a wound of paying a heavy price.

With the harsh conditions, only those that are forsaken by life come here for a second chance to succeed.

A lot of the time they actually do.

30 percent of the people that walk from the shop will become something after they experience "antiquated scrolls."

The rest can not pay the price.

This makes it one of the most famous unique shops in the town."

Everyone had a complicated expression on their face. The shop gave everyone a second chance or a harsh punishment. This made them curious and scared of the shop at the same time. If your story is not deemed life-threatening, then your life could actually become threatened.

The story made everyone curious and imagined how the shop would look like.

While everyone was contemplating, Aile face suddenly contorted. He had enhanced his sense of hearing, and he had heard something that made him have a scary expression.

He was in the back of the group, so he slowly left the group and headed towards the sound. This voice to be precise was one, that he did not forget and one that had always remained in his mind.

It was the voice of the assassin that tried to kill him by using Jana. He also injured her and forced her to leave Aile.

Aile finally found a clue to his assassin and walk towards an alley and changed into the black cloak and mask. He became "Shadow" again.

He walked to the direction of the sound, and soon he arrived in front of a restaurant. It had an extravagant vibe, and there were guards at its entrance. Aile did not want to alert his enemy because he knew that even years ago, he was at 3rd level of cultivation. He would not be able to harm him, but he can find who is after him by tailing the assassin.

Since he could not enter, he decided to eavesdrop on their conversation.

"Young master, we have not found them yet!" said the assassin in a disappointed tone.

"Useless,"

"Useless,"

"Useless,"

"You are all useless how can you not find that bastard, it is just a small town."

Came a voice that had not experienced many summers. It became higher and higher in pitch as he talked. It was the sound of the young master that the assassin mentioned.

"Young master, do not worry, we will find a result for you by tonight."

"ah-hum"

"You better have news by tonight, you have already failed once do not disappoint us again.. I will not save you this time."

Aile's interest immediately peaked. It sounded like they were looking for someone and the assassin had failed in regards to that matter before.

It just sounded too similar to his case. He raised his guards a bit more, it seems that they had not given up on him. Although it could be something else, they were talking about. However, it was best to stay on the safe side and assume he will be targeted again.

Then there was a short silence. Aile then heard the anticipating tone of the young master. He then heard the young master continue.

"Tell me about the princess... When is she coming? And how can I have a good impression on her."

"The princess is coming tomorrow morning, they say she is attractive. You have a wonderful target, young master. She is also the king's favourite. I think it is best to show your dominance to impress her. In fact, I think it would be best if you could save her from danger."

"Ah-hum"

"Carry on, I like your idea! But how is she going to be in danger? The city has so many guards, there is no way something will happen to her not to mention her personal guards."

"Have you forgotten that the princess is very rebellious, if we follow her, she will eventually sneak out. Then we can plan something against her, and you will come and save her."

"That sounds good," came the excited sound of the young master, he continued by saying, "And what else,"

"We do not have to be involved, we can use the person we found on the way to trouble the princess."

"That sounds good," said the young master in an approving tone.

Then it was quiet for a few seconds. Suddenly the assassin said in an excited voice.

"Young master, I have a better idea!"

"What is it?"

"You know, once we find that trash, we can use the princess to pit against him. This way, we can deal with him, and you can have a good impression on the princess."

"Yes, yes, yes. That is even better," said the young master approvingly, followed by saying, "But, how do we get both of them in the same place?"

"Simply, we know the princess likes alchemy so if we get an alchemy treasure we can attract her. Then we can find out what the trash desires, and he will go there too."

"How are we going to get treasures, the princess will not fall for a fake plot easily?"

"You can use your family's influence!"

There were 30 seconds of silence, then in a meek voice, the young master said, "But what if we get caught?"

"Young master is it not worth it, if you consider the fact that we will be dealing with that scum and also you will gave a good impression to the princess."

Hearing the assassin, he immediately responded, "Ok, I will talk with my mother."

He continued, "Now tell me, how are we going to use the princess to hate and kill that scum," said the young master.

The assassin happily started to reveal his plan. Just as Aile was about to listen to the details of the plan, he heard Sara calling his name.

He still had his hearing concentrated on where Hazel was to prevent suspicion and know when to return.

"Aile!!! Where are you?"

"Aile!"

Aile quickly ran back, it was not too far, on the way he changed from his robe and mask, while he was still concentrating his hearing on Sara and the assassin's locations. He also looked around and found a small shop selling sweetened crispy bread. He bought two pieces and started munching on one as he walked towards Sara and the group.

"Aile, where are you?" shouted Sara.

"Here, Sara!" Aile raised his hand and started waving it to get Sara's attention.

Sara's worried expression turned to annoyed once she saw him safe. Aile was apologetic to her in his heart, but he knew that it was the better decision to check on the assassin.

"Where did you go? We were looking for you!" she asked him in a resolute tone.

Aile smiled at her and pointed at the crunchy sweet bread.

Sara was annoyed at him even more. However, her expression turned for the better when she saw his extended hand with another one for her. She took it from his hand immediately and took a bite.

Crunch,

She smiled and nodded.

She quickly finished it and then said, "One is not enough for an apology!"

Aile thought he had to go and get her another. He did not mind that as long as it acts as a cover for him. However, she just took his from his hand with a bite missing and started to eat that too.

Seeing their little drama Hazel and the guard's vigilance was dropped and smiled at the two.

Aile was told that he should inform them if he has to leave again.

Aile nodded, and he could not keep his hearing on the assassin with Sara's loud crunches.

He sighed and wanted to laugh at his current predicament.