Chapter 13165 Do you want me to get something for nothing?

A complex emotion surged in her heart, including fear of young people and a trace of indescribable regret.

The atmosphere in the room was heavy and depressing. The man in black stood beside the beautiful woman, his eyes were like torches, scanning the surroundings, not letting go of every inch of space, his expression revealed a high degree of alertness and vigilance.

After a moment of silence, he finally spoke in a low and sincere voice: "Sir, today's incident was indeed due to our Bada Trading Company's negligence, which has caused you unnecessary trouble. On behalf of the company, I would like to express my sincere apologies to you, and I hope you can forgive me."

However, the surroundings were still quiet, without any response. The man in black frowned upon seeing this, and said again in a deep voice: "I know that you are very powerful and may not bother to argue with mortals like us, but I still ask you to show yourself and give me a chance to apologize in person."

But the response was still dead silence. The man in black sighed inwardly. He knew that the other party might have left the room, or even left the business. He looked out the window. The sunlight shone through the clouds, casting mottled shadows, but it could not illuminate the haze in his heart.

As if he suddenly thought of something, the man in black looked at the hand of the beautiful woman. There, the storage ring of the beautiful woman should have been placed, but now it was empty. He was startled and immediately realized that the disappearance of the storage ring might be the only clue left by the other party when she left.

The man in black pursed his lips tightly, and a complex look flashed in his eyes, with both anger for the loss and fear of the unknown. He knew that today's matter would never end here.

The Soul-Breaking Grass, that precious medicinal herb, disappeared without a trace, and the spiritual stones hidden on the beautiful woman's body were also looted, leaving only a sense of emptiness and loss.

The man in black was furious upon seeing this. He clenched his right hand into a fist and a violent force surged out of his body, instantly crushing the table in front of him into powder. Wood chips flew everywhere and the air was filled with an extremely depressing atmosphere.

Before the sudden incident had subsided, there were bursts of exclamations from outside, mixed with fear and confusion, surging like a tide, impacting the eardrums of the man in black. His face suddenly changed, and a hint of anxiety and uneasiness flashed in his eyes. His figure flashed, and he turned into a black shadow, breaking through the air and heading straight out of the business.

However, when he rushed out of the door of the company, the scene in front of him made him feel like he was falling into an ice cellar. He saw that the entire Bada Company, this once prosperous business giant, had collapsed at this moment, with dust flying, bricks and stones scattered everywhere, and it was a mess.

Most of the treasures in the business, including gold, silver, jewelry, rare medicinal materials, martial arts secrets... were looted, leaving only an empty and desolate place.

"Bastard!" The man in black was furious and growled, his voice full of anger and unwillingness.

He knew that this was not only a loss of the company's property, but also a heavy blow to the reputation and status of Bada Company. He looked around, trying to find any clues left by the mysterious thief, but there was nothing but ruins and chaos.

At this moment, a thought flashed through his mind like lightning, and a figure quietly emerged. The young man who had traded with him in the business and suddenly left - Ling Xiao! A strong premonition surged in the heart of the man in black. He suspected that the mastermind behind all this was the young man who looked ordinary but mysterious.

"Could it be Ling Xiao!" The man in black muttered to himself, with a complex look in his eyes. He was both afraid of Ling Xiao's strength and angry at his audacity. He knew very well that if it was Ling Xiao who did it, then this person was not only powerful, but also meticulous and ruthless. He was definitely not an easy person to deal with.

At this moment, the man in black was filled with an unprecedented sense of crisis and urgency. He knew that he had to find out the truth as soon as possible, retrieve the lost treasure, and restore the reputation of Bada Commercial Bank.

At the same time, he also secretly swore that if it was really Ling Xiao who did it, he would bring him to justice at all costs to serve as a warning to others.

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Outside the Demon-Suppressing City, in a remote forest illuminated by dappled sunlight, Ling Xiao sat leisurely on a stone that had been polished into a round shape by time. His eyes gently fell on the storage ring in his hand that was glowing with a faint luster. The corners of his mouth could not help but rise slightly, outlining a faint and slightly cunning smile.

He sighed secretly in his heart. He originally just wanted to have a fair deal in exchange for the resources he needed. He never thought that the people of Bada Trading Company would be so greedy and insisted on letting him get something for nothing. It was really speechless.

Recalling the transaction process with the beautiful woman, Ling Xiao's eyes became deep. From the first time he saw the beautiful woman, he keenly noticed the cunning and calculation that flashed across her eyes.

Years of experience had taught him to read people's expressions, so he chose to leave without making a sound, but he already had a plan in mind.

Using his unique power of the Five Elements Dragon Soul, he quietly slipped into the darkness, like a dragon wandering in the shadows, concealing his figure while retaining the opportunity to observe how events developed.

When Ling Xiao returned to the room, everything was just as he expected. The beautiful woman and the man in black were plotting how to swallow him, the "fat sheep". At that moment, there was no anger in his heart, only calmness and determination.

He knew very well that in this world where the strong are respected, the weak can only become fish on the chopping board of others. Only strength is the only reliance to protect oneself and defend dignity.

Therefore, facing the other party's injustice, he chose to repay injustice. This was not due to his nature, but the cruel law of survival in the martial arts world forced him to do so.

He knew clearly that if he was not strong enough today, what awaited him would be a tragic end with not even a bone left. This knowledge made him more decisive and ruthless when facing the enemy.

Looking at the storage ring in his hand, Ling Xiao's eyes flashed with a complicated light. This was not only satisfaction with the spoils of war, but also a deep understanding of the cruel reality of the martial arts world.

After a moment, the sunlight shone through the sparse clouds and dappled onto his shoulders. He slowly stood up, a look of determination flashed in his eyes, and then he walked away lightly. Each step seemed to blend into the surrounding mountain breeze, leaving no trace.

In this vast and misty mountain range, Ling Xiao traveled through the lush forest paths and finally found an extremely hidden cave.

This cave is hidden in the deepest part of the mountain, and the entrance is covered by dense vines and exotic flowers. If you don't look for it carefully, even experienced warriors will find it difficult to detect its existence.

Ling Xiao stepped into the cave lightly, and used his profound inner strength and martial arts to cleverly conceal his own aura, making it difficult for outsiders to detect his presence even if they were close by.