Seventy years old is the age to take risks!

"Haha, old brother, you're truly amazing!"

Xu Teng was delighted to hear Jiang Yuan's idea. He was already the most business-minded person among the four halls, and after hearing Jiang Yuan's explanation, he knew that these methods were extremely ingenious and showed a deep understanding of business.

"No, no."

Jiang Yuan smiled modestly, "I was just saying it casually, please forgive my rudeness, Hall Master."

"You're too kind, brother!"

Xu Teng grabbed Jiang Yuan's hand and said warmly, "Brother, you're welcome to visit my Xuanwu Hall more often in the future to learn from my business acumen!"

"No problem."

After exchanging a few polite words, Jiang Yuan took his leave and went downstairs.

Jiang Yuangang stepped out the door, but suddenly stopped.

A few steps ahead, a man in black was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, eyeing him with hostility.

"Sir, my wife requests your presence."

Master!

Looking at the man in black in front of him, a look of vigilance flashed in Jiang Yuan's eyes.

Although this person's aura was restrained, he could sense that the other party was at least a master at the tenth level of the Meridian Opening Realm, many times stronger than Xue Tu back then.

Even in the black market, this level of skill wouldn't be considered top-tier.

"Who are you? I don't seem to know your wife."

Jiang Yuan spoke calmly.

The man in black snorted coldly, "Old sir, there's no need to ask any more questions. Just come with me, and you'll naturally be able to see my wife."

"Sorry, I'm not interested."

Jiang Yuan turned and left. He never accepted invitations from unknown sources.

Unless, of course, they really can't win.

But this was black market territory, and he didn't believe the other side would dare to start a fight.

But, the next second.

Bang!

Without a word, the man in black attacked, striking Jiang Yuan on the back with a palm strike that sent a whistling wind through the air!

Jiang Yuan paused, neither dodging nor avoiding, and silently activated his Vajra Indestructible Technique.

Clang!

The palm strike hit Jiang Yuan's body as if it had struck a piece of steel, producing a metallic sound, yet he remained completely unharmed!

"What?"

Seeing Jiang Yuan standing there without turning his head, letting him hit him, the man in black showed a look of horror in his eyes for the first time.

He withstood a palm strike without getting hurt?

Could this old guy be a grandmaster-level expert?

Impossible! I've never heard of such a grandmaster in Jiangning City!

Shocked, the man in black forcibly suppressed the terrible thought in his mind. Just as he was about to speak, a cold light flashed before his eyes, and the aura of death rushed towards him!

It was a flying sword, and its speed was beyond his imagination.

Danger! !

This was the first thought that flashed through the man's mind.

But it is already late.

call out! !

As Jiang Yuan activated his Vajra Indestructible power, he also activated the Seven Kill Sword Box and summoned a flying sword, which slashed at the man in black with lightning speed.

The man in black was terrified and only had time to slightly turn his body and circulate his inner energy to protect himself.

Swish! !

The next second, the flying sword slashed past and struck the black-clad man's left arm, followed by a blood-curdling scream.

"ah!!!"

The man in black screamed as he watched helplessly as his arm was severed, blood gushing out. He then knelt on the ground, wailing in agony, looking utterly miserable.

A dignified expert at the tenth level of the Meridian Opening Realm had his arm cut off by Jiang Yuan in the first encounter.

"Young man, I've already said I'm not interested, but you insist on forcing me to do it."

Jiang Yuan's indifferent voice rang out, extremely cold.

"If there's a next time, no matter who's behind you, I'll kill you without mercy!"

After speaking, he walked away.

The man in black, clutching his severed arm, had a ferocious expression and eyes filled with fear and resentment, but he dared not continue to taunt Jiang Yuan.

He never expected that this old man would be such a terrifying and ruthless person.

He had to save his life to go back and inform his wife about this matter.

On the other side...

After walking several hundred meters, Jiang Yuan broke out in a cold sweat; his entire back was soaked with sweat.

In that brief exchange, he appeared to display the demeanor of a master, but in reality, it was extremely close; he only managed to block one attack thanks to his indestructible body.

Without a doubt, the man in black was stronger than him.

If that palm strike had landed squarely, I'd probably have been seriously injured for months, if not killed.

Although the Seven Kill Sword Box is powerful, with his current cultivation level, he can only control two flying swords at most. If he wants to unleash the terrifying power of a single, fatal blow, controlling only one flying sword would consume a large amount of his true energy and sword intent.

If the man in black continues fighting despite his injuries, the outcome is still uncertain.

.....

"lady."

At the outer city gate, a man in black, dragging his severed arm, approached a luxurious carriage, knelt on one knee, and looked terrified.

"It failed?"

A woman's languid voice came from inside the car, her tone unreadable.

"Reporting to Madam."

The man in black gritted his teeth. "That old man is no ordinary person. I am no match for him."

"Oh? Tell me about it."

"This old fellow seems to have a body of copper and iron, and he also wields a very powerful flying sword. He severed his subordinate's left arm with just one strike."

"Your subordinate deserves to die!"

The man in black became increasingly frightened as he spoke, lowering his head even further.

"Body of copper and iron, flying sword..."

The woman murmured to herself, a slight smile playing on her lips, "Interesting. I'll look into this old man when I get back."

"Yes, madam."

"As for you..."

The woman chuckled softly, "I don't need a cripple. Go back and be with your wife."

"lady!"

Hearing this, the man in black became even more frightened, his whole body trembling.

He no longer has a wife.

His wife had long been killed by this venomous woman before him.

"Let's go."

The woman gave an order, and the carriage slowly drove into the inner city, leaving the man in black still kneeling on the spot.

......

the other side.

White Tiger Hall, Zhu Residence.

Zhu Hu held the smooth, round pill and examined it carefully, then clicked his tongue in amazement: "Tsk tsk...it really is a top-grade Marrow Cleansing Pill. I didn't expect Old Man Jiang to have such a trick up his sleeve. He kept it from me for so long."

This elixir was just bought at an auction by someone arranged by Zhu Hu.

He had been monitoring Jiang Yuan's every move for a long time, and the matter of alchemy naturally did not escape his eyes, but he did not expect that Jiang Yuan's alchemy skills were so high.

Ding Wu, the steward standing nearby, whispered, "Master Zhu, I think this old man Jiang is becoming more and more of a traitor. Instead of supplying such good pills to our White Tiger Hall, he's taking them to the Black Tortoise Hall for auction!"

"Should I arrest him and interrogate him?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Hu looked at Ding Wu with suspicion, "Ding Big Eyes, you bastard, why don't you donate your brain?"

"Don't even mention you, even I can't touch Jiang Yuan right now."

"Arrest? Arrest my ass!"

Zhu Hu looked at him with exasperation. "You should learn from Liu Mang. That cunning old man Jiang only responds to gentle persuasion, not force. We need to go along with him to get what we want, understand?"

"Go and invite Brother Jiang over. I, the head of this sect, will personally host a banquet for him!"

"Yes, Master Zhu."

Ding Wu was thoroughly scolded and went to invite Jiang Yuan, looking utterly humiliated.

Watching Ding Wu's departing figure, Zhu Hu's eyes narrowed slightly.

Jiang Yuan is becoming more and more mysterious.

Not only does he control four businesses, but he has now transformed into a master alchemist?

If this continues, it will eventually climb over him.

This feeling of not being able to control his subordinates made him very uneasy.

Old ginger, old ginger, how many secrets do you still hold?