Long Wei was momentarily stunned, not expecting anyone to dare cause trouble in the Seed Store. This place, which even his father—a Tier-Master and the ruler of Nagung City—did not dare disturb, was now facing an open threat from a man so powerful. His father had once told him to maintain good relations with this store.
"You're the ruler of Nagung City?" the old man asked with raised eyebrows, his sharp gaze penetrating Long Wei's every movement.
"I am the son of the ruler of Nagung City, Long Wei," Long Wei replied respectfully, though his voice carried a slight tremor.
"Alright," the old man responded, his tone softening slightly, though his gaze remained full of suspicion.
He retracted the spiritual pressure that had previously suppressed the entire room, now focusing his attention entirely on Long Wei. "You must be smarter than these fools," he continued with a mocking tone, glancing at the staff who still stood frozen, their faces pale.