Chapter 13105 Deliberately looking for trouble?

Just as Ling Xiao was lost in thought, a gentle yet majestic voice suddenly rang out in the box, breaking the original silence.

"So it's Young Master Ling who has come to visit. I'm so sorry for not welcoming you in person. I hope Young Master Ling will forgive me!" There was a bit of surprise and respect in the voice, which made people look in the direction of the voice involuntarily.

Ling Xiao heard this and turned his head quickly. He saw a middle-aged man walking steadily not far away. He was wearing a luxurious robe, with steady steps, a kind face and dignity, and his eyebrows revealed a calmness and wisdom that came from having experienced the world. His appearance seemed to add a bit of solemnity and extraordinaryness to the entire box.

The middle-aged man's gaze lingered on Ling Xiao for a moment, and then he bowed slightly to show respect. Every movement he made seemed so natural and appropriate, as if he had been carefully trained, making people involuntarily feel good about and respect him.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the box became subtle, and everyone's eyes were focused on the middle-aged man who suddenly appeared. Ling Xiao also frowned slightly, secretly speculating about the other party's identity and purpose.

Upon hearing this, Pang Xiaojuan quickly stood up from her seat, bowed lightly, and said respectfully, "Hello, boss." There was a hint of nervousness in her voice, and she was obviously surprised by the arrival of the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man, Pang Jun, did not pay much attention to Pang Xiaojuan's etiquette. He waved his hand casually, as if all this was taken for granted.

Afterwards, he walked steadily towards Ling Xiao, but his eyes were involuntarily attracted by the pile of dazzling treasures, and a hint of surprise and greed flashed in his eyes.

He opened his thin lips slightly, with a hint of provocation in his voice:
"As expected of Young Master Ling, this is really an eye-opener. These treasures are rare to see even in a time-honored company like our Bada Commercial Bank. However, I am a little curious, where did these priceless treasures come from? Could it be that Young Master Ling 'borrowed' stolen goods from somewhere?"

Ling Xiao frowned slightly when he heard this, and was secretly on guard. He glanced at Pang Jun coldly, with dissatisfaction and disdain in his eyes.

He spoke calmly, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone: "You are the owner of this branch, Pang Jun, right? If I say that I got these treasures in a fair and honest way, you will naturally not believe me. But if these are really stolen goods, how do you plan to deal with them? Are you going to tie me up and take me to the authorities, or just follow the rules of your company and take these treasures for yourself?"

Pang Jun heard this and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips. He seemed not to care about Ling Xiao's sarcasm and laughed loudly:

"Hahaha, Young Master Ling is so straightforward! However, according to the rules of our Demon Suppression Mansion, anyone who is found to be holding treasures of unknown origin, especially those suspected of being stolen goods, must be investigated and may have their treasures confiscated. So, if these things are really Young Master Ling's 'windfall', I'm afraid they will have to stay with us for the time being."

His laughter echoed in the box, with a bit of complacency and arrogance, as if he had seen Ling Xiao's helpless look.

"If I'm not mistaken, you are looking for trouble on purpose?" There was a hint of scrutiny and confusion in Ling Xiao's voice. His eyes were deep, as if he could see into people's hearts.

He had indeed never had any unpleasant encounters with Bada Trading Company, and he couldn't help wondering why this person would target him for no reason. However, in this Demon-Suppressing City, the situation was complicated and changeable, and he knew very well that many times, the reason was not important, but how to deal with it was important.

He quickly adjusted his mindset and put all these disturbances behind him. Now, he was at the center of the storm, being watched by countless eyes, and he had to be cautious in every step.

Being weak will only lead to more bullying and provocation; only by being strong can one gain a foothold in this world where the strong are respected. Therefore, he decided that no matter what challenges he faced, he would stick to it and never back down.

Hearing this, Pang Jun sneered, his smile showing both contempt for Ling Xiao and pride in his plan coming to fruition. He finally stopped pretending and revealed his true self - a businessman who would do anything for profit, even to the point of provoking the powerful.

"So what?" His words were full of provocation and threat, as if he was ready to face the coming storm.

However, Ling Xiao only smiled faintly, and that smile contained endless confidence and composure. He spoke slowly, and although his voice was light, it revealed unquestionable majesty: "Then your company will be in trouble, and even you will not be able to survive."

Pang Jun turned his sharp eyes towards Ling Xiao, and a nonchalant smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. There was both contempt and a bit of amusement in that smile. He spoke slowly, with a bit of teasing in his voice: "Really? You are so arrogant. I am so scared. I want to see what you can do to me with your meager cultivation level."

His words revealed an unquestionable confidence. After all, as a master of the seventh level of Tongtian Realm, he was already considered a strong man in the Demon Suppression Mansion. Facing the younger generation of the Shenhun Realm, he believed that he had an absolute advantage.

However, just as he finished his words, there was a subtle fluctuation in the air, and then a long sword with a cold glow seemed to appear out of thin air. Its speed was so fast that it exceeded the limit of what the naked eye could capture, and it silently touched Pang Jun's forehead.

At that moment, time seemed to freeze and all the sounds around disappeared, leaving only the almost negligible distance between the tip of the sword and the skin, and the suffocating feeling of oppression.

Pang Jun's face turned pale in an instant, his eyes widened in disbelief. He clearly felt that the cold sword energy emanating from the sword was invading his skin, as if even his soul was about to be frozen.

As a master of Tongtian Realm, he thought he had quick reactions and extraordinary skills, but at this moment he seemed to be trapped in time and was completely unable to react. This was not only a difference in strength, but also an absolute crushing in speed and skills, which made him feel unprecedented shock and fear.

Pang Xiaojuan, who was standing by, saw this and her face changed drastically. She quickly stepped forward, gesturing with her hands, with a hint of anxiety and pleading in her voice:

"Young Master Ling, please think twice before you act! This man is not only the manager of our Bada Commercial Bank branch, but also the son of an important elder in the head office. If anything goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous... Don't act impulsively!"

Her tone was filled with worry and earnestness, trying to calm the storm that was about to break out with a final effort.

Ling Xiao's mouth curled up into a faint smile, which seemed to contain endless depth and calmness. He shook his head gently, with a hint of amusement in his tone: "He's not my son!"