C17 You Are Courting Death

"Ten thousand gold coins?" The old man with the goatee trembled at the thought.

Holy cow, that's a tenfold increase in price!

Instinctively, the old man was about to agree.

"Cash and carry, you want to buy this axe? Sorry, you're too late. My boss here has already bought it," said Qin Wudi, standing beside Xiao Tian, cutting off the old man's response. He glanced at Yang Dong before speaking.

"Is that so?" Yang Dong squinted and addressed Xiao Tian with an air of superiority, "Xiao Tian, sell me that axe in your hand. I'll give you ten thousand gold coins, and consider it a favor to me."

"You know me?" Xiao Tian frowned, looking at Yang Dong.

"Of course, I know you. You were the famous Young Master Tian of Doombrows. But that's old news. Now, you're just a nobody. A thousand gold coins turning into ten thousand is a stroke of luck. Hand it over," Yang Dong said dismissively, extending his hand with a commanding tone.

"Idiot."

Xiao Tian calmly dropped the word and started walking away. Qin Wudi quickly followed suit.

"Stop!" Yang Dong shouted, trying to block Xiao Tian with swift movements.

"Xiao Tian, don't be ungrateful. Do you still think you're the Young Master Tian of Doombrows? I've already told you, that title is history. Now, you're just a nobody, a piece of trash. The only reason you're still alive is because your sister's been protecting you. Otherwise, with your current lack of skills and the number of people you've angered, you'd have been dead long ago.

I suggest you wise up and hand over the goods immediately. Otherwise, I can't guarantee you'll leave Drakehaven in one piece," Yang Dong threatened, his eyes filled with disdain as he looked at Xiao Tian.

"Get lost. A good dog doesn't block the way," Xiao Tian snapped, frowning as he pushed past Yang Dong and continued on his way.

"One hundred thousand, Xiao Tian. I'll give you one hundred thousand gold banknotes! Hand over that axe right now," Yang Dong shouted, a flash of murderous intent in his eyes, though he struggled to suppress it.

Drakehaven might be situated at the base of the Drakenfell Mountains, which seem dangerous, but this place isn't lawless. It's a safe zone. Fighting and killing are forbidden here. Anyone who dares to break the rules is essentially going against all the warriors of Drakehaven. No matter who starts a fight, they'll face the wrath of every warrior in town."

Although Yang Dong was quite displeased with Xiao Tian's attitude, he didn't dare to make a move against him. Xiao Tian didn't even bother to respond, simply continuing on with Qin Wudi.

Xiao Tian's behavior ignited a fire of anger within Yang Dong. He clenched his folding fan tightly in his left hand, his eyes filled with a murderous intent. "Since I've laid eyes on the Sky-Breaking Axe, it will belong to me, Yang Dong. This is my opportunity, and no one can take it from me. Xiao Tian, unless you never leave Drakehaven, I will make sure you suffer a fate worse than death. I'll torment and humiliate you. A worthless piece of trash dares to oppose me? It's sheer ignorance," Yang Dong vowed silently to himself.

"Ten thousand dollars! Oh my, my heart aches..." The old man with the goatee clutched his chest, looking utterly heartbroken. Don't be fooled by Qin Wudi casually spending ten thousand dollars like pocket change. It might seem like money grows on trees, but in reality, ten thousand dollars is not something an average person can just throw around. Qin Wudi could afford it because of his affluent background, but for ordinary folks, earning that much requires considerable effort. Even for a warrior, ten thousand dollars is not something to be taken lightly.

"Xiao Tian, is there some secret about this axe? Otherwise, why would you buy such a worthless thing? I don't think it's worth a thousand gold notes," Qin Wudi said, eyeing the axe in Xiao Tian's hand with curiosity.

"This axe is anything but simple. It's definitely worth the price," Xiao Tian replied confidently.

"Really? What's the secret? Can you tell me about it?" Qin Wudi's eyes lit up with interest.

"You'll find out soon enough," Xiao Tian chuckled, leading Qin Wudi toward the entrance of the Drakenfell Mountains.

At the entrance, a large number of guards were stationed. These guards were provided by several sects from Zhuista, where the Doombrows sect was located. The Drakenfell Mountains were teeming with beasts, and any beast tide could cause significant damage to nearby towns and cities. To prevent this, the top ten sects in Zhuista, including the Doombrows, had dispatched people to guard the mountains. Additionally, some warriors volunteered to help with the defense.

Upon reaching the entrance, Xiao Tian and Qin Wudi presented their Doombrows sect tokens to the guards. After verifying the tokens, the guards prepared to let them through.

As Xiao Tian and Qin Wudi prepared to enter the Drakenfell Mountains, the guard responsible for verification cautioned them, "Fellows, I'm from Doombrows too. While the Drakenfell Mountains are a place for warriors to train, filled with rare treasures and Soulsparks, it's also incredibly dangerous. Neither of you has reached the warrior level yet, so rushing in could be very risky. If possible, wait until you've at least reached that level before coming here."

"Got it, thanks for the warning," Qin Wudi replied.

"It seems you're determined to go in. Well, if you must, stay on the outskirts of the Drakenfell Mountains. Don't venture into the inner areas. In there, you might encounter dire beasts at the Bladesinger or even Battlemage level, and facing such creatures could be deadly. If you do run into one, remember to escape immediately. Don't try to fight," the guard advised seriously.

"Understood," Qin Wudi acknowledged.

With that, the guard handed their tokens back to Xiao Tian and Qin Wudi, then activated the rune that opened the path to the Drakenfell Mountains. The entire base of the mountains was protected by runes, requiring a fee to enter. However, disciples of the ten major sects could enter for free.

Yang Dong watched as Xiao Tian and Qin Wudi ventured into the Drakenfell Mountains. "Hmph, they're digging their own graves," he muttered with a cold smile. Accompanied by a woman in red, he quickly followed them into the mountains.

Yang Dong, a warrior with the strength of seven stars, was an Inner Sect disciple of the Doombrows. He was confident that once he caught up with Xiao Tian and Qin Wudi, he could easily crush them.

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