Chapter 658: Chapter 404 Uneven_2

After three or four rounds, the Guard Leader found himself at a disadvantage and urgently shouted, “You’re just going to stand there and watch? Hurry up and help me!”

Upon hearing this, hundreds of Guards swarmed in, but to Bart Cloud, their number was meaningless. The gap in strength could not be bridged by mere hundreds. The moment he brandished his divine weapon, he took down everyone within three rounds and grabbed the leader by the collar.

Logan nodded in satisfaction. Bart Cloud’s strength had become formidable; he could handle an average Half-step Saint Seat, but he still lacked a suitable weapon. Half-step Saint Seat Powerhouses generally possessed weapons comparable to Divine Weapons, and Logan planned to find one for Bart Cloud when the opportunity arose.

Logan walked over in a few strides, glancing disdainfully at the Guard Leader, “Spill it, where’s the City Lord? I need to pay him a personal visit!”

“I am the head of the city guards and also serve as the Deputy City Lord. My earlier actions were quite offensive. Why not turn swords into plowshares? I will ensure a warm welcome for you both,” the Guard Leader said while trembling in Bart Cloud’s grasp, initially thinking they were just two troublemakers. Who could have imagined they’d be so powerful? Even as a Dominator himself, he couldn’t last ten moves against them? It was clear that they had reached Dominator Great Perfection, or even Half-step Saint Seat.

“You want to downplay the incident?” Logan said with a playful smile, “Do you think that’s possible? Didn’t you bring hundreds of men? What a grand display that truly frightened me!”

“How about this, I am willing to offer one hundred thousand Spirit Stones as compensation for just now, and if you two wish to use the Teleportation Array, we will also cover the consumption of Spirit Stones,” the Guard Leader proposed, inferior in strength and fearing that the two might have murderous intentions, he pleaded repeatedly, having already lost all face.

Logan was not unreasonable, but he wouldn’t show favor to those who disturbed him, especially those like the Guard Leader who committed misdeeds—Logan would not extend any favours.

Seeing no reaction from Logan, bitterness filled the heart of the Guard Leader, who thought to let these two continue to be arrogant. After all, he had the City Lord’s support and figured they would not dare kill him.

“Shall we just kill him?” Bart Cloud really didn’t want to waste words with such people. For those who oppress others, giving him a swift end with a single strike would be best.

The Guard Leader panicked upon hearing this, hastily begging for mercy, “Let’s talk this through. I am second only to the City Lord in this city. Whatever conditions you have, just say them. Let’s all be peaceful; there’s no need to fall out over such a trivial matter. How about one million Spirit Stones as compensation?”

“You can come up with one million, yet you offered only ten thousand before?” Logan was very upset and mockingly said, “After all, you’ve been oppressing others in this city for years; I suppose you must have amassed quite a fortune in Spirit Stones, right? Considering this is close to the Central Region, one million is less than a drop in the ocean.”

“How about five million Spirit Stones?” the Guard Leader painfully said, his years of accumulated savings being the Spirit Stones, but he had to give in to spare his life. Once he escaped back, he would immediately report to the City Lord. No matter how much they took, they would have to pay a painful price in the end.

Logan shook his head. How could someone as greedy as the Guard Leader give up all his Spirit Stones? And after throwing his weight around for so many years, what were a few million Spirit Stones? Thinking he could fool Logan with such a small sum, did he really believe Logan was so easily bullied?

“That’s all I have. Indeed, over the years I’ve accumulated quite a bit, but most of it was taken by the City Lord. I’ve only been sipping the soup,” the Guard Leader said with a mournful face. “Moreover, the City Lord has always been extremely stingy. How about you give me some time, and I’ll gather more?”

The Guard Leader pleaded with a gloomy expression while Logan saw right through him, “You want to go back for reinforcements? My guess is that you’re going to turn to the City Lord. But given that you’re only settled in this tranquil city, a Half-step Saint Seat? I suppose that’s stronger than a Dominator like you.”

“Ten million Spirit Stones, and please spare my life!” He would have kowtowed to Logan several times then and there if Bart Cloud weren’t holding him. Although he was a Guard Leader, the City Lord’s oppressive presence had been too great, leading him to live in constant fear as he accumulated his wealth over the years.

If the City Lord found out, I’d be in a world of trouble. A mere ten million Spirit Stones is far from satisfying to Logan—it’s impossible for me to produce any more, even under threat.

The Guard Leader had such grand plans, thinking ten million Spirit Stones would be more than enough to establish a mid-sized Sect. With the City Lord planning a trip to the Extreme Cold Lands in the next few days, he had hoped to use those ten million Spirit Stones to establish his own sect in the Western Wasteland. But then, today’s incidents occurred.

Logan could tell that this was indeed all the wealth the man possessed, but ten million Spirit Stones was a pittance considering the City Lord’s greed. After all, he had been extorting the millions of people in the city for so long, not to mention those using the Teleportation Array daily—it was much more than a drop in the bucket.

“This isn’t about the Spirit Stones. Disputes can be resolved, but how do you account for the years you’ve oppressed the ordinary people of the city? You ought to pay a price. The cycle of karma comes full circle today. I’ll accept the ten million Spirit Stones, but your death won’t affect my taking them,” Logan stated firmly.

Logan coughed, his eyes gleaming with mockery as he looked at the chief leader. The Spirit Stones must be in the Space Storage Bag the man carried. Logan might not be a top-tier good person, but he did not wish to leave loose ends behind. What if the man sought revenge later?

The moment Logan spoke those words, the Guard Leader’s face turned instantly pale, pleading, “Spare my life, for I am but a wretched soul. All I did was under the City Lord’s command. He is the true criminal here.”

At this moment, the households along the street were peeking through their windows with trepidation. They wanted Logan to rid the city of a menace, yet they feared the City Lord might retaliate against them for this very act, especially since they chose not to assist the Guard Leader.

“Did you just go to notify the City Lord? Was it also his order?” Logan retorted, sensing a pathetic attempt to shift blame. Had he misunderstood? The sheer scorn and malice in the Guard Leader’s demeanor a moment ago seemed to come straight from the heart—it was simply trumped by Logan’s superior strength.

Obviously, one thing was true—the City Lord was indeed a great criminal. His inaction and leadership in oppressing others had filled the city with corruption and despair. In a moment, Logan would make his way to the City Lord and take care of that problem as well.

Under Logan’s command, Bart Cloud, who had long been displeased with the Guard Leader, made his move. Realizing there was no escape, the Guard Leader bellowed and cursed, “You dare! The City Lord will surely avenge me. Just wait for your descent into Hell!”

But it was all in vain, for the man’s life had already slipped away. Bart Cloud, with a look of disgust, tossed the body aside. For someone who had caused so much harm, dying a hundred times wouldn’t be too much.

While the street was empty, many were watching from their windows. The sight of the once arrogant and fiery chief leader being no more brought them immense relief. Someone had finally vented their pent-up anger, and naturally, they felt exhilarated.

Yet, apart from their joy, there was also a sense of pity for the men. The Guard Leader was one of the City Lord’s closest confidants, and now slain by the duo, the City Lord, upon learning of this, would surely fly into a rage. The very thought of the City Lord’s brutal methods made everyone tread on pins and needles.

Then, someone opened a window and shouted to the street, “You two had better run! It’s too late once someone reports to the City Lord!”

“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of the City Lord as well!” Logan replied confidently, but no one believed him. After all, the City Lord had reached the pinnacle of the Half-step Saint Seat, a Powerhouse among the top in the entire Central Region. Since becoming the City Lord, he hadn’t known defeat in years.

Logan and Bart Cloud sighed. The people in the city had suffered oppression for far too long. Not a single person dared to step out onto the street even after the Guard Leader’s demise. The City Lord was to blame for everything. Fortified by this thought, the two quickened their pace, ready to head to the City Lord’s residence to end it all.

Furthermore, they had heard from those at the city gates that the City Lord planned to flee to the Extreme Cold Lands in a day or two. The Saint Sky Sect would certainly come to capture him within days, but if he managed to escape to the Extreme Cold Lands, even the Aurelius Azure would be helpless. By acting, they would also be doing a favor for the Aurelius Azure.

After Logan and Bart Cloud left, the Guard Leader’s corpse lay in the street, much to everyone’s delight. Some wanted to step out and spit on it a few times, fearing the City Lord’s potential reprisal. Even the more hot-blooded youths were held back by their elders.