Chapter 39: Thirty-nine, come here, I have something to ask you!
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In the tranquil Arena Hall of the Shang Family, everyone stared blankly at the tall and thin elder until the sound of hurried footsteps arose. Shortly afterward, about a dozen strangers in black attire swarmed into the hall from outside, lining up in a single row behind the tall, thin elder.
One of the figures in black swept a glance over everyone in the hall and chuckled, "So all of the Shang Family members are hiding out here. That made our search easier, and it saves us the trouble of searching for each one of you!"
It wasn’t until this man in black spoke that Shang Yan and the others finally snapped back to reality. The Family Head of the Shang Family abruptly stood up from his seat and shouted, "Who exactly are you? Why assault us without even asking the reason?"
In his heart, Shang Yan already had a vague feeling that the visitors bore ill will; otherwise, the tall and thin elder would not have killed without saying a word. Attacking and killing a Shang Family guard in the Arena Hall of the Shang Family—surely no one would think they were here for tea, right?
The tall and thin elder obviously did not care about Shang Yan at all but turned his head to ask, "Did you find the item?"
"Reporting to my lord, I’ve searched through all the places of the Shang Family and did not see the artifact you spoke of!" The black-clothed figure, who had just spoken, suddenly became extremely respectful. Upon hearing these words, Shang Yan and his people all changed their expressions.
It appeared that while all members of the Shang Family were enjoying the arena battles, outsiders had already turned the Shang Family upside down. For the Shang Family, this was nothing short of a colossal humiliation.
At this news, the tall and thin elder was not angry. On this Continent, even somewhat influential families had their Waist Storages—important items were of course to be carried on one’s person. The item he was searching for might just be on one of the Shang Family members in the Arena Hall.
"Are you the Family Head of this Shang Family? Come here, I have questions for you!"