"I understand now!"

Watching the doorknob turn by itself again, a glint of light flashed in Su Xuan's eyes. He had wanted to open the door, and the door had opened on its own.

It seems my consciousness can transform into a kind of energy to open the door from a distance! Just like telekinesis!

"Master, there's a visitor at the door, you..." As the door opened again, Butler Liu hurriedly started to speak.

"We'll talk about that later." Su Xuan had no time for some troublesome visitor. He looked at the solid wood coat rack in the corner and gently raised his palm.

The curious Butler Liu watched Su Xuan's movements, not understanding what he was doing. But in the next second, he was suddenly dumbstruck!

A throwing knife stuck in the coat rack suddenly trembled, then left the rack on its own and flew into Su Xuan's palm! The scene looked as if Su Xuan were performing a mystical magic trick!

Butler Liu actually thought it was a magic trick and exclaimed in surprise, "Master, where did you learn that? Are you using some kind of string I can't see to pull the knife?"

Su Xuan didn't speak, simply raising his hand again.

The As-You-Will Staff leaning against the headboard wobbled and flew directly toward Su Xuan, who caught it firmly in his hand! By now, Su Xuan was completely certain. The Daoist robe he wore endowed him with a special ability to control objects with his mind!

If the silver armor enhanced a person's physical strength and defense, then the Daoist robe is more like a magical one! It can grant a person supernatural powers!

"Old Liu." Only then did Su Xuan turn to Butler Liu. "Which visitor has arrived?"

Butler Liu was completely captivated by Su Xuan's special ability and evaded the question. "Master, that thing you just did... was that really magic?"

"You can think of it that way," Su Xuan said. He couldn't be bothered to explain in detail. Dressed in this strange Daoist robe, he supposed he looked a lot like a magician anyway.

"Master, people from the Five Poisons Sect are here." Butler Liu tactfully stopped asking questions and pointed toward the main gate. "Zhao Ling and Wei Haojie brought an old man about my age to see you. The old man looks very displeased. I reckon he's here to cause trouble."

"Let them in!"

It's time to settle the score with the Five Poisons Sect, Su Xuan thought. And they must have come this time with the same intention.

"Very well." Butler Liu walked to the main gate and ushered the three people into the courtyard.

Su Xuan was already seated at the tea table in the courtyard, still wearing the magical Daoist robe.

"Su... Su Xuan." When Zhao Ling saw Su Xuan, he almost called him 'Brother Su' but hastily corrected himself. He pointed to a stern-faced old man beside him and introduced him, "This is Elder Qi of our Five Poisons Sect. He takes the matter concerning Disciple Brother Zhai Defeng very seriously and has rushed here from the sect to settle accounts with you."

"Hmph!" The elder, Qi, glanced coldly at Su Xuan. Without waiting for an invitation, he sat down directly opposite him. A hostile aura emanated from him, making it clear he was here to cause trouble.

"Elder Qi, it must have been a long journey. Please, have some tea." Unconcerned, Su Xuan picked up the teapot and poured a cup for Elder Qi.

Elder Qi didn't even touch the cup. Staring straight into Su Xuan's eyes, he said, "I won't waste words on you. Zhai Defeng's situation is a matter of face for our Five Poisons Sect. Our original plan was to kill you outright, but..." He glanced at Zhao Ling and Wei Haojie, who stood respectfully behind him. "However, I've heard you treated these two disciples of mine with respect and helped them in their time of need. For that, your death sentence is temporarily commuted!"

"Then I'm very grateful," Su Xuan said with a faint smile.

How could I not see that Zhao Ling and Wei Haojie must have put in a lot of good words for me with this elder?

"However!" Elder Qi's tone shifted abruptly. "Though the death sentence may be commuted, the punishment for your transgression is inescapable. You must pay a price to allow our Five Poisons Sect to regain its face!"

"What price?" Su Xuan poured himself a cup of tea and took a small sip.

"Sever one of your own arms!" Elder Qi said coldly. "And pay one billion in compensation!"

"Elder Qi, this..." Zhao Wei were stunned. Elder Qi wasn't following their agreed-upon terms at all! Before coming, they had discussed it with him. The plan was to have Su Xuan pay some money to resolve the issue, especially since money wasn't a problem for him. Moreover, the amount was supposed to be three hundred million, not one billion. And now he was telling Su Xuan to sever his own arm and pay one billion?

Would Su Xuan even agree to that?

"I am conducting this matter. You two will not interfere!" Elder Qi glared coldly at Zhao Wei.

Zhao Wei didn't dare to speak, but they kept trying to send signals to Su Xuan with their eyes.

"Agreed." To their astonishment, Su Xuan actually agreed. Not only did he agree, but he also stretched out his right arm and placed it on the tea table.

"Elder Qi, I can't bring myself to do it," Su Xuan said leisurely. "You'll have to help me."

"Uh..." Elder Qi was taken aback, not expecting Su Xuan to be so compliant. Could he have been intimidated by my presence? He had made such an outrageous demand intending for Su Xuan to bargain him down.

"But I have one condition," Su Xuan added. "I'll only give you one chance. If you can't sever my arm, then we can forget about the money as well."

"Su Xuan, please, think it over. We can give you time to consider," Zhao Wei pleaded, unable to hold back any longer. "Yes, Su Xuan! Your body is a precious gift from your parents. You must reconsider!" They didn't want to see Elder Qi break Su Xuan's arm.

"There's no need to consider." Su Xuan looked gently at Zhao Wei. "Zhai Defeng is in a vegetative state because of me. Losing an arm is nothing."

"Do you think that just because this is your territory, I wouldn't dare to act against you?" Elder Qi suddenly looked insulted. He shot to his feet, drew a two-foot-long shortsword from his waist, and pointed it at Su Xuan's arm. "If you think that, you are mistaken! The Five Poisons Sect always does what it says!"

SWISH!

Before he had even finished speaking, Elder Qi slashed the sword toward Su Xuan's arm.

Su Xuan's expression remained calm. With his other hand, he even lifted his teacup for another sip.

I have the divine robe protecting me. There's nothing to fear.

But Elder Qi suddenly lost his nerve. When the blade was just inches from Su Xuan's arm, he abruptly pulled the sword back and sat down again, his face stern.

How could I dare to chop off his arm?! He had already heard about Su Xuan's circumstances from Zhao Wei. His wealth and power were terrifying. If I dared to sever one of his arms, I wouldn't be leaving this house alive. The moment my sword made contact, someone would probably shoot me dead from the shadows.

"Your arm is now severed." Elder Qi's powerful aura deflated considerably as he suddenly announced, "I have just now cut off your arm!"

Su Xuan: "..."

Zhao Wei: "..."

Not feeling the least bit embarrassed, Elder Qi continued, "Now, let's talk about the money."

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