Chapter 12794 What does it mean to quit while you are ahead?

The Grand Master said nothing. He was wearing a golden robe embroidered with intricate dragon patterns, highlighting his noble status.

He stood there quietly, like a towering mountain, giving people a sense of majesty without anger. Perhaps in his eyes, the old man surnamed Zhang was indeed not qualified to let him speak.

Seeing this, the old man surnamed Zhang's face became even gloomier.

He stared at the Fourth Dean, his eyes flashing with anger, and his voice became sharp: "Fourth Dean, if someone in your family had an arm cut off, what would you do? Moreover, this is the Tianxiahui Trading House. That kid openly killed people and extorted money here. Shouldn't he be punished?"

After hearing this, the Fourth Dean glanced at the old man surnamed Zhang calmly, as if he was looking at a child who was making trouble for no reason. He gently put down the jade fan in his hand and said calmly: "Brother Zhang's temper is really a powder keg, it will explode at any time."

"But if you ask me, he killed and robbed well. Those who were blackmailed were just scum who bullied the weak and coveted small profits. They ruined the reputation of Tianxiahui. We, the family, buy things here, but we are still blackmailed, let alone outsiders?"

"The people under your command are really shameless. For a few mid-grade spirit stones, they really don't care about their dignity. It's okay to be shameless, but if it affects the reputation of Tianxiahui, not only will they die, but your Zhang family will also have to apologize for it."

Originally, the old man surnamed Zhang did not take these little things to heart. However, when the Fourth Dean mentioned this matter, his brows could not help but slightly frown, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.

He slowly turned around and cast a sharp gaze at Manager Zhang who was standing beside him. Although he did not say anything, the meaning in his eyes was quite clear - he demanded a clear explanation.

Manager Zhang stood in the crowd, looking somewhat uneasy. Feeling the old man's sharp gaze, he knew he couldn't avoid it, so he had to bite the bullet and nodded, saying, "...It is true."

Although his voice was trembling, he did not dare to lie in front of so many people. He knew that if he lied, the consequences would be disastrous.

After hearing this, the old man surnamed Zhang's face suddenly darkened. He didn't think it was a big deal, but now under the gaze of the four deans and so many people, he felt that his face was a little bit embarrassed. He angrily scolded Zhang, "You are such a disgrace. You have brought shame to the Zhang family!"

His voice echoed in the trading house, attracting everyone's attention. After hearing this, Manager Zhang felt even more ashamed and lowered his head, not daring to say a word. He was also very depressed. Who would have thought that a little Ling Xiao could attract the attention of the four deans and put himself in such an embarrassing situation.

"Are you sure it's three million medium-grade spirit stones?" The old man surnamed Zhang stared at Manager Zhang with a sharp gaze, and his voice revealed an unquestionable majesty. He was wearing a black robe embroidered with dark golden flame patterns, and he exuded a majestic and cold aura.

Manager Zhang felt a little uneasy when he saw his gaze. He stammered, "I... I heard it was 300,000 mid-grade spirit stones." There was a hint of uncertainty in his voice, and it was obvious that he was not completely sure about the number.

At this moment, the woman next to her suddenly spoke nervously, her voice trembling: "I... I don't know either. Master Ming was in charge of this matter. I... I really don't know the exact number of mid-grade spirit stones." Her face was pale, her eyes were full of fear and helplessness, as if she would cry at any time.

After hearing this, the old man surnamed Zhang became even more furious. He glared at the woman with a cold light flashing in his eyes. He knew in his heart that the woman was just a pawn being used by others, but at this moment, he had no place to vent his anger.

"You don't know anything, what use are you!" The old man surnamed Zhang shouted angrily and slapped out with his palm. A black palm shadow instantly hit the woman at a shocking speed. The woman screamed in fear, but her voice was quickly drowned out by the explosion when the palm shadow hit her.

As the palm shadow dissipated, the woman's body was directly blown up and turned into a blood mist that filled the air.

Her life just disappeared so easily, as if she had never existed. The people around were stunned by this sudden change. They watched the cold and ruthless figure of the old man surnamed Zhang go away, and a chill surged in their hearts.

Poor woman, she was just a tool used by others, but she paid the price with her life. And the old man surnamed Zhang, his cruelty and ruthlessness once again let everyone see his terrifying side.

"Brother Zhang is really good at venting his anger on a little girl." The fourth dean looked coldly at the old man surnamed Zhang.

"She is from the trading house. You can kill her if you want. It's none of your business." The old man surnamed Zhang glanced at Ling Xiao coldly, and then said to the four deans: "I hope you can take good care of your treasures. Otherwise, if she dies outside one day, we won't know how she died. You can leave now."

"Let's leave it at that for this time."

He was not in the right this time, and with the four deans stepping in, he had no way of punishing Ling Xiao. This matter could only be resolved for the time being, but he would remember this grudge.

"My dear senior, my personal freedom has been restricted and I have been slandered. You must compensate me for the mental damage. I don't ask for much. Three million middle-grade spirit stones should be the compensation."

Ling Xiao's voice rang out, with an unquestionable tone and a little bit of roguery.

"you!"

Manager Zhang was so angry that he vomited blood: "You killed our people, broke my arm, and stole my storage ring. Are you still not satisfied?"

"Not satisfied!"

Ling Xiao said coldly: "This matter was caused by you, but in the end I owe a favor to the four deans. This debt must be repaid. If you don't pay it back, then I can only do it myself. Otherwise, others will think that I, Ling Xiao, am easy to talk to."

The Second Dean frowned at this time, looked at Ling Xiao and said: "Can't you just quit while you're ahead? If you insist on making a big fuss, it won't benefit anyone!"

He has always been fed up with Ling Xiao's arrogance and lack of humility.

"Quit while you're ahead? What does it mean to quit while you're ahead? I heard that a sect once robbed Tianxiahui's things, and was wiped out by Tianxiahui overnight. Why don't you tell the top leaders of Tianxiahui to quit while you're ahead?"

Ling Xiao looked at the Second Dean with disdain and said, "If you four feel that I have gone too far, you can leave. I will let that senior take action. However, if the trading house is flooded with blood, you can't blame me. I am just worried that she will go to the secret academy to kill us."