"Do you believe me now?"
Ning Beichen spoke slowly.
He had only been acting earlier. Although he possessed the Grandmaster's Domain, if Zhao Wenchong had resisted with all his might, his domain wouldn't have been able to suppress him.
After all, in terms of true power, Ning Beichen was still a step behind Zhao Wenchong, a half-step Grandmaster. However, it was enough to scare him.
"You... are indeed a Grandmaster."
Zhao Wenchong, despite his calm exterior, was panicking internally. Ning Beichen's Grandmaster's Domain could actually restrain him, an established Grandmaster.
What did this imply?
It meant that Ning Beichen's power and cultivation were superior to his.
Only in this way could Ning Beichen's Grandmaster's Domain suppress him.
What shocked Zhao Wenchong even more was Ning Beichen's youth.
Whether there had ever been such a young Grandmaster in history, Zhao Wenchong was unsure, but he was certain that in the current Eastern Ancient Kingdom, there had never been, nor had he heard of, a Grandmaster as young as Ning Beichen.
"Which sect does this Ning Beichen belong to?"
Zhao Wenchong's eyelids twitched wildly. He couldn't guess. So far, Ning Beichen had not revealed his background.
If it were before, Zhao Wenchong would have felt he could force Ning Beichen to reveal his background. As soon as he used his martial arts, he would have been able to make some judgment.
But now, he dared not make a move. The reason was that the Grandmaster's Domain Ning Beichen had displayed earlier could suppress him, and he lacked the confidence to defeat Ning Beichen.
"Which sect do you belong to?"
After the shock, Zhao Wenchong asked tentatively.
He no longer had any intention of fighting Ning Beichen. Putting aside whether he could win, even if he could, he would pay a heavy price.
If Ning Beichen's sect sought revenge, the Green Leaf Sect would be in grave danger.
In his opinion, only the three major sects of the Eastern Ancient Kingdom would possess the strength to nurture such a monstrous disciple as Ning Beichen.
"Are you seeking revenge?"
Ning Beichen snorted coldly.
"I have no such intention. With your strength at such a young age, you're unlikely to be from a minor sect. If I'm not mistaken, you should be a disciple of one of the three major sects."
Zhao Wenchong said while observing Ning Beichen's expression.
But he was soon disappointed. Ning Beichen showed no reaction, making him unable to fathom the young man.
However, the more arrogant and dismissive Ning Beichen was, the more certain Zhao Wenchong became that Ning Beichen was from one of the three major sects.
While the Green Leaf Sect was not a minor sect, it was far from comparable to the three major ones. He did not want to ruin the Green Leaf Sect because of his own mistake.
"Regardless of anything, it is better to resolve enmity than to create it. How about we let this matter rest here?"
Zhao Wenchong conceded to Ning Beichen.
Yes, he had indeed conceded. While Ning Beichen's strength had astonished him, Ning Beichen's suspected background as a disciple of one of the three major sects made him hesitant to act rashly.
"You think you can just let it go? Have you heard of 'the winner takes all'? Will a casual remark make everything right?"
Ning Beichen guessed that Zhao Wenchong had backed down and naturally would not agree to a reconciliation so easily.
"Then what do you want? Do you wish to fight my Green Leaf Sect to the death?"
"I admit you are very strong and capable of fighting me, but don't forget, if I were to disregard everything and drag you down with me, you might not come out unscathed."
Zhao Wenchong said to Ning Beichen.
He spoke these words with some apprehension. He only mentioned a fight between Ning Beichen and the Green Leaf Sect, not Ning Beichen's background.
Who was Ning Beichen? Although his cultivation was not as profound as Zhao Wenchong's, he had traveled extensively and earned the title of the King of Darkness, something a provincial like Zhao Wenchong couldn't compare to.
However, Ning Beichen also had no intention of fighting to the death. He had no support from any of the three major sects. His only backing was a mysterious master, who had only him as his sole true disciple.
But Zhao Wenchong couldn't know these things, so Ning Beichen feigned being intimidated by him.
After a moment, Ning Beichen finally spoke, "Reconciliation is possible, but your Green Leaf Sect must offer an apology."
Hearing Ning Beichen's words, Zhao Wenchong's heart relaxed. In truth, he was also terrified. If Ning Beichen were truly an unyielding hothead, he wouldn't know what to do.
"This matter, our Green Leaf Sect was in the wrong first, but you have already killed the offending disciple..."
Zhao Wenchong's intention was simple: to prevent Ning Beichen from making an exorbitant demand, otherwise, he would fight to the death.
"Wrong is wrong, right is right. If you say that, then there's no need for reconciliation. Today, we fight to the death. If I do not die, your Green Leaf Sect will be wiped off the face of this earth."
Ning Beichen snorted coldly.
He, Ning Beichen, was not one to be intimidated. The Green Leaf Sect wanting to brush it off as if nothing happened was impossible.
Zhao Wenchong looked into Ning Beichen's eyes, and Ning Beichen looked back. In both their gazes, there was an unyielding will.
Ultimately, it was Zhao Wenchong who backed down, as he dared not offend Ning Beichen.
"This is our Green Leaf Sect's apology."
Zhao Wenchong produced a porcelain bottle and, with some reluctance, threw it to Ning Beichen.
Ning Beichen caught the porcelain bottle with ease and glanced at the inscription on it.
The words "Qing Zhuo Dan" were etched in an ancient style on the bottle, making Ning Beichen's eyes light up.
The Green Leaf Sect was not known for its martial arts, but for its alchemy. This was the reason Zhao Wenchong had advanced to the half-step Grandmaster realm so quickly.
And the most famous and precious item from the Green Leaf Sect was none other than the Qing Zhuo Dan.
The Qing Zhuo Dan was not only immensely beneficial to Ning Beichen but could also be used by ordinary people, with greatly enhanced effects for cultivation.
There were twelve Qing Zhuo Dans in the bottle, indicating that Zhao Wenchong had indeed suffered a great loss.
Ning Beichen put away the porcelain bottle. He would not give up what he had obtained.
"Sect Master Zhao truly shows sincerity. This matter ends here."
Having gained a great advantage, Ning Beichen was no longer aggressive.
Money was not very important to Ning Beichen; he was not lacking in wealth. However, this Qing Zhuo Dan was something that couldn't be bought with money.
The Green Leaf Sect disciples brought by Zhao Wenchong were stunned. Their Sect Master had been slapped, yet he had conceded and even handed over Qing Zhuo Dans.
But Zhao Wenchong was the Sect Master, and they dared not say anything. They could only look at the Qing Zhuo Dans in Ning Beichen's hand with envy and jealousy.
The Qing Zhuo Dan was not only a treasure to outsiders; even within the Green Leaf Sect, obtaining them was not easy. Only those who made significant contributions might be rewarded with them by the Sect Master.
Zhao Wenchong, having failed to achieve his goal and suffered a loss, had no mood to stay. Without saying goodbye, he left with the Green Leaf Sect members.