Chapter 263 Joking
However, upon hearing this, Blaze Regret cursed inwardly, realizing the old man was nothing but a swindler. Most people didn't know the true effect of the Dragon Solanum Fruit, but Blaze Regret knew all too well. Forget about refining it; even if it was just swallowed, any spirit beast at the warrior level would explode on the spot. So much for gaining strength in hell!
"Young friend, this fruit is the only one in the entire Bloodstone Pass. Once you miss it, you might never see it again," the old man said with a sly smile, his deceitful expression causing a slight twitch at the corner of Blaze Regret's eye.
Blaze Regret took a deep breath, just about to pay, when a hand reached from behind and tugged at his sleeve. Puzzled, he turned around to see a young boy's delicate face, marked with a hint of fear.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
"Is there something you need?" Blaze Regret asked, bewildered.
"You shouldn't buy that fruit. Once a spirit beast refines it, it will explode," the boy whispered, his voice as faint as a mosquito's, while casting a wary glance at the Stun Family elder.
"Nonsense!" The old man's eyes turned cold, and he slammed the table, saying sharply, "Kid from the Walker Family, are you tired of living, coming here to the Stun Family's territory to cause trouble!"
Walker Family? Blaze Regret's mind raced. This boy beside him was actually from the Walker Family. It seemed he had encountered almost all the renowned forces in Bloodstone Pass. He couldn't help but wonder about the boy's motive in warning him.
"I'm telling the truth!" The boy whispered, biting his lip, his head hanging low, lacking the courage to even glance at the Stun elder.
"Do you really think you can push me around?" The old man stood up, unleashing a powerful aura towards the boy, whose face turned pale with fear.
"I'll buy the fruit," Blaze Regret said, frowning as he placed a gold coin card on the counter with a snap.
"You can leave now," the old man said as he watched Blaze Regret store the Dragon Solanum Fruit into his Void realms stone. A subtle hint of hidden joy flickered in his eyes, yet his gaze remained icy, fixed on the young boy like freezing cold ice.
The next moment, he brought his two fingers together, a pale golden light emanating from them, sharp like a spear, aiming to pierce the boy's arm.
Such sharpness was enough to sever the boy's entire arm.
"Playing too hard isn't fun, elder," Blaze Regret said, expressionless, as he reached out and firmly grasped the old man's fingers. The intense flames suppressed the pale golden light.
The stabbing fingers abruptly stopped, and the old man's expression showed slight shock, while the surrounding passersby were astonished.
This old man was Stun Kai, the Grand Elder of the Stun Family. Although also an eighth level spirit Imperial master, his strength surpassed even Stun Pong's.
"Hehe, young friend, you exaggerate. I was merely joking," Stun Kai said with a faint smile. Seeing Blaze Regret release his grip, he quickly withdrew his fingers, glancing at the red marks on them and his eyes twitched.
Could this boy be a monster? His strength seemed to rival a spirit beast, and if he used spiritual techniques, the destructive power might be on par with a spirit beast's abilities!
"Elder, if that's the case, I'll take my leave," Blaze Regret said with a smile, pulling the hesitant Walker Family boy into an alley.
After turning several streets, Blaze Regret slowly stopped and released his grip.
"What do you want me to do?"
Blaze Regret looked at the boy's astonished eyes and said calmly, "I don't believe anyone would be kind enough to risk offending a powerful figure just to give a warning."
"That Dragon Solanum Fruit really can't be refined. A few days ago, an outsider spirit master bought Stun Kai's Dragon Solanum Fruit and was blown up with his spirit beast in the inn that very night," the boy from the Walker Family whispered.
"I know that, but I have other uses for the Dragon Solanum Fruit," Blaze Regret replied calmly, his questioning gaze never straying from the boy.
Enjoy new chapters from empire
Years of experience had instilled in him a natural caution towards everyone.
A piercing cold wind swept through the street, carrying dust with it.
"In the eastern mountains, I saw that Stun Pong and Stun Kiu were all killed by you, and there were also people from the Blood Seal Gate!" the boy mustered the courage to lift his head and look directly at Blaze Regret.
Discovered?
Hearing this, Blaze Regret's mind felt as if it had been struck by lightning, and his gaze gradually became sharper.
A faint moonlight enveloped the earth, like a thin layer of silver gauze.
On the desolate street, where human presence was scarce, two young men silently stared at each other. Under Blaze Regret's cold gaze, the Walker family's young man shivered slightly, filled with fear.
Even Stun Kai did not have such a strong oppressive force. At this moment, he felt as if he was facing a wolf about to reveal its fangs, ready to tear his body apart at any moment.
"Don't misunderstand, I'm not deliberately spying," the Walker family youth swallowed, quickly opening the spiritual portal. A faint purple light flashed, and a delicate little beast appeared on the ground, blinking its large, bright eyes, looking as cute as a little kitten.
"A phantom type spirit beast?" Blaze Regret's eyes flashed with surprise. He hadn't expected this young man to be a phantom type spirit master, a rare attribute he was encountering for the first time.
According to ancient records, phantom type spirit beasts usually mastered some illusions that could confuse enemies in battle, far surpassing the allure of the Three Tail Sun Blaze Cat and being extremely difficult to handle.
Sorry for the late update. Hope you all can support me if you like this novel