I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World

Ji Xuanjing spoke, and Sheng Tian'an had no choice but to withdraw his dagger-like gaze.

It was he himself who sought Ji Xuanjing to mediate; if he really wanted to fight Han Zheng to the end, he wouldn't have gone to such efforts.

Sheng Tian'an exhaled deeply and said in a low voice, "Lord Han, today I have come to you not to quarrel.

Indeed, the matter of the Xuanpin Pearl was my Black Feather Building's fault.

It was my subordinate's shortsightedness that led to taking your item; today I will give you an explanation."

As he finished speaking, Huai Rang stepped forward, took out a dagger, and astonishingly cut off his own left hand!

Using Inner Strength to seal the bleeding, Huai Rang crushed his severed hand into a mist of blood!

For a martial artist at the True Pill Realm, regenerating a severed limb is impossible.

Of course, if there were a master, they could reattach the severed limb.

But now that Huai Rang has turned his severed hand into a blood mist, it almost eliminates this possibility.

Unless there is some secret treasure, Huai Rang will never be able to put his hands together in salute in this lifetime.

"Lord Han, back at the Crystal Palace auction, it was my shortsightedness that took your item. Consider this hand an apology to you."

Huai Rang's face was pale, yet he dared not show the slightest resentment.

This hand wasn't just an explanation to Han Zheng; it was also an explanation to Helian Yuanwu and others.

If he didn't pay some price for creating such a mess, the other Sub-building Masters would surely be dissatisfied, and Sheng Tian'an would have no way to explain to his other subordinates.

Han Zheng clapped his hands and praised, "Tower Master Sheng, you're too courteous. It's not that big of a deal to go chopping hands right away."

Sheng Tian'an's mouth twitched.

Not that big of a deal? You annihilated two of my Black Feather Building's branches right away?

Taking a deep breath, Sheng Tian'an said solemnly, "I value rules above all. My subordinate broke the rules and offended Lord Han; scrapping one of his hands is a light punishment.

Since Lord Han is satisfied, let this matter be settled, and henceforth my Black Feather Building and the Demon Cleansing Bureau will mind our own business."

With that, Sheng Tian'an immediately got up to leave.

At this moment, Han Zheng suddenly said, "Tower Master Sheng, hold on."

"What else does Lord Han wish to instruct?"

Sheng Tian'an frowned and looked at Han Zheng.

"Has Tower Master Sheng forgotten something? Where is my Xuanpin Pearl?"

Sheng Tian'an's brows furrowed into a knot, "Huai Rang has already given up a hand as an explanation to you, and you still want the Xuanpin Pearl?"

"Is Tower Master Sheng joking?"

Han Zheng sneered, "How much is that monk's hand worth? How can it compare to my Xuanpin Pearl?

Not speaking of his hand, even his life can't replace the Xuanpin Pearl!"

Sheng Tian'an was instantly furious, "Han Zheng! You're pushing your luck!

Do you really think I'm afraid of you? I only brought the Second Prince here out of consideration for not wanting to be enemies with the Demon Cleansing Bureau.

I gave you an explanation today, but you continue to be so overbearing, this is simply outrageous!"

Back then, Sheng Tian'an was renowned throughout the Capital City as a young hero with a formidable reputation.

Though he faced adversity later on and his family declined, Sheng Tian'an was not defeated. Instead, he entered the Yang God Realm, established Black Feather Building, and became a kingpin of the Capital City's underground forces.

His age is extremely young even among Yang God Realm Martial Artists, and naturally, he holds his own pride.

In his view, he already gave Han Zheng plenty of face and has made concessions, yet this Han Zheng is still not satisfied, simply ungrateful!

Second Prince Ji Xuanjing hurriedly said, "Lord Han, don't be angry. Brother Sheng, you too, you could explain your difficulties to Lord Han.

Lord Han, in fact, Brother Sheng indeed intended to return the Xuanpin Pearl to you, but he initially didn't know it was taken from you, so he planned to present it as a gift to a significant person.

The word has already gone out; the other party knows that Brother Sheng intends to gift the Xuanpin Pearl. Returning it to you now would be offending them instead of gifting.

So, it's true that Brother Sheng can't hand over the Xuanpin Pearl.

But Lord Han, since this prince came here to mediate, I absolutely won't let you suffer a loss.

There are plenty of treasures in my mansion; whatever you want, just name it. Even if it's more valuable than the Xuanpin Pearl, I'm willing to offer it, to resolve the conflict between both of you."

This Second Prince Ji Xuanjing is indeed as rumored, generous and exceptionally savvy with people.

In a normal situation, saying this would make both Han Zheng and Sheng Tian'an owe him a favor.

One is the underground power leader of Black Feather Building, the other a newly rising star from the Demon Cleansing Bureau, praised even by his own emperor father.

The value of favors from these two is unimaginable, and the one who gains the most would be Ji Xuanjing.

Unfortunately, Han Zheng is not prepared to owe this favor.

"Sorry, Your Highness, I don't need more treasures; I only want my Xuanpin Pearl.

Besides, I am someone who values rules the most; things that aren't mine, I don't want. What is mine, no one can take!"

Han Zheng looked directly at Sheng Tian'an, his tone calm but indisputable.

Ji Xuanjing also frowned, feeling some displeasure towards Han Zheng.

Sheng Tian'an there had crippled his subordinate and already provided an explanation to Han Zheng.

The prince was also willing to compensate him with treasures of equal value; that was already a lot.

Yet Han Zheng was still not satisfied, which was somewhat ungrateful.

Ji Xuanjing took a deep breath and said, "Han Zheng, it's better to settle enemies than to make them; though you are the Chief of Jing'an Guard in the Demon Cleansing Bureau, in this Capital City, you can't do whatever you please.

With Tower Master Sheng leading the Black Feather Building, he has all sorts of underground information. If you concede a bit on this matter, Tower Master Sheng will remember this favor and will surely help you when you need it in the future."

Han Zheng said indifferently, "Your Highness, I don't understand, I only want to take back what's mine; how is that being overbearing? How is that being ungrateful?

The favor from Black Feather Building I don't want, nor do I need. All I want is the Xuanpin Pearl!"

Sheng Tian'an laughed in extreme anger, "Your Highness, you don't need to say more. If I had known earlier that Han Zheng is so impervious, I wouldn't have asked you to mediate."

After saying this, Sheng Tian'an gave Han Zheng a sinister look, "Don't think that just because you're with the Demon Cleansing Bureau, no one dares to act. The waters in this Capital City run deep!

If you wish to go to the end against my Black Feather Building, I'll oblige you! Don't think that just because you wiped out two of my Black Feather Building's branches, it would injure the roots and bones. We'll see who's right!"

After saying this, Sheng Tian'an was about to turn and leave.

His position is sensitive, and he didn't want to make too much noise, so he always wanted to resolve this matter peacefully.

But Han Zheng's choice to be aggressive gave him no reason to hold back any further.

Though the Duke An Mansion no longer exists, Sheng Tian'an is still here, and the networks once built by the Duke An Mansion are also still here. Many noblemen who once held secrets, and those who are in his grasp, still exist.

Even within the Demon Cleansing Bureau, Sheng Tian'an has some connections.

By the time all these connections come into play, even if Han Zheng is the Chief of the Thirteen Guards, he can still manage to kill him and get away with it.

At this moment, Han Zheng suddenly said, "Have I allowed you to leave? You think you can leave without handing over the Xuanpin Pearl, how easy is that?"

"You want to detain me?"

Sheng Tian'an suddenly turned his head, looking at Han Zheng in disbelief.

He is, after all, a Great Grandmaster of the Yang God Realm, how dare this Han Zheng act so arrogantly?

Furthermore, with the Second Prince Ji Xuanjing present, any action by Han Zheng would be a direct affront to the prince.

Ji Xuanjing's face also turned suddenly grim.

"Han Zheng, you dare act in front of this prince, you have guts!"

Han Zheng said indifferently, "Apologies, Your Highness. Black Feather Building harbors devils from the Blood Demon Sect and has committed numerous evil acts, sheltering many heinous criminals.

If Sheng Tian'an isn't killed today, it would be against the heavens!"

As his words fell, the Heavenly Demon Transformation sword in Han Zheng's hand was unsheathed, bringing forth a fierce Demon Energy Blade Gang, slashing straight at Sheng Tian'an!