100: Chapter 100 The Man Behind

If Bearded man had succeeded with that strike, Zhang Bufan's Dantian would have been pierced, turning him into a cripple.

"Senior Brother!"

Fire Qingrou cried out in alarm, but the opponent's speed was too fast; she couldn't intervene in time.

Zhang Bufan, however, remained calm. Just as he was about to slap the enemy away, a loud shout came from not far away, "How dare you."

Bearded man thought he was about to succeed, but suddenly, he felt his body unable to move.

An invisible Domain enveloped him; he felt as if he had fallen into a quagmire, and even moving a little was incredibly difficult.

"You've eaten the guts of a Heavenly God! How dare you commit violence in my Wanbao Inn?" Manager Ma's face was grim as he stepped forward, grabbing Bearded man with one hand.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Bearded man's eyes, but he quickly became resigned, saying nothing and appearing ready to accept whatever fate awaited him.

"Die for me." Manager Ma's face turned cold, and his other hand moved to strike Bearded man's head.

"Manager Ma, stop!" Zhang Bufan quickly shouted.

Manager Ma's palm stopped above Bearded man's head. He looked at Zhang Bufan, puzzled, and said, "Young Master Zhang, this person attacked you; his crime is unforgivable."

"He's just a small fry, at most a desperado working for someone. I'd really like to know who exactly instigated this." Zhang Bufan looked directly at Bearded man, his tone suddenly turning cold. "Speak, who told you to attack me?"

"Hmph!" Bearded man snorted, looking like a dead pig unafraid of boiling water, clearly prepared to die.

"Are you going to speak or not, or I'll kill you immediately." Manager Ma slapped Bearded man across the face, his voice icy.

He was truly angry. Zhang Bufan's identity was clearly not simple, and if something happened to him in the inn under his jurisdiction, Manager Ma would definitely face severe consequences.

"Manager Ma, Seal his Cultivation and give him to me. I'll interrogate him." Zhang Bufan's face showed an intrigued expression. A tough nut to crack? He had plenty of ways to deal with such people.

"Alright." Manager Ma nodded, then sent a Spiritual Qi into Bearded man's body, sealing his Cultivation.

"Manager Ma, please prepare a quiet room for me. I want to interrogate him personally."

"Young Master Zhang, follow me." Manager Ma nodded, then carried Bearded man and walked towards the back.

Soon, the group arrived at a quiet, empty room.

Zhang Bufan crossed his arms, scrutinizing Bearded man, and asked indifferently, "What's your name?"

Bearded man turned his head away, saying nothing.

Manager Ma watched quietly from the side. He wanted to see how this Young Master Zhang would get information from someone who wasn't even afraid of death.

"Hehe, choosing not to speak?" Zhang Bufan sneered, then slowly said, "Given your appearance, someone in this East City must know you. I only need to make a few inquiries to find out who you are. Don't think that just because you're not afraid of death, I can't do anything to you."

Bearded man's expression remained normal; he said nothing, still looking as if he embraced death.

"Let me guess, your Cultivation is at the Lie Hai Realm, and you have no injuries. It shouldn't be for yourself. If I'm not mistaken, your family or friends must have encountered some trouble, which is why you risked your life to take this job, aiming to get Spirit Stones or some treasure, right?" Zhang Bufan said slowly, a half-smile on his face.

Bearded man's expression changed, but he quickly masked it.

He thought his disguise was perfect, but Zhang Bufan had been staring at him after saying those words, and his expression just now had been fully observed by Zhang Bufan.

"Are you still trying to be strong now?" Zhang Bufan had clearly lost his patience and said coldly, "In front of me, your little disguise is not enough. I'm giving you a chance now. If you confess honestly, your family and friends will be fine. If you still choose to bear it alone, then I'll have to ask Manager Ma to thoroughly investigate the people around you."

"No, don't touch my brother! You can kill me for attacking you, please don't touch my brother." Bearded man finally panicked. His identity and background could be easily uncovered with a slight investigation. If Zhang Bufan found out, his brother would be doomed.

"Now, only you can save your brother." Zhang Bufan said indifferently.

"Bai Yijian told me to do it. He gave me a large sum of Spirit Stones to cripple your Cultivation." After Bearded man finished speaking, his whole body felt drained, and he nearly lost his footing.

"Hehe, so it was him." Zhang Bufan chuckled lightly. In fact, he had already guessed, he just wanted to confirm it.

He had just arrived in East City, and the only people he had offended were Qin Haotian and Bai Yijian. Who else could it be besides those two?

Manager Ma looked at Zhang Bufan in surprise. This young man was not simple; with just a few words, he made Bearded man, someone not even afraid of death, confess his employer.

"Young Master, I have confessed truthfully. Please be merciful and spare my brother. As for me, you can kill or dismember me as you please." Bearded man pleaded.

"What's your name, and why do you need Spirit Stones?" Zhang Bufan did not promise to spare Bearded man's brother, but he was very interested in Bearded man's situation. To risk his life for Spirit Stones clearly meant their two brothers had a very strong bond.

In fact, Zhang Bufan had never intended to harm Bearded man's brother. Not harming family members was his own moral bottom line. The reason he threatened Bearded man was simply to make him confess everything willingly.

"My name is Shi Dazhuang. I'm from a small city on the eastern edge. I need Spirit Stones to buy Spirit Medicine to treat my brother's illness." A hint of pain flashed across Bearded man's face, followed by deep helplessness and unwillingness.

"What illness does your brother have?" Zhang Bufan's curiosity grew when he saw Shi Dazhuang's complex expression.

Logically, since Bearded man could Cultivate to the Lie Hai Realm, his brother should also be a Cultivator. As a Cultivator, how could he get sick?

"This..." Shi Dazhuang's face showed uncertainty. He organized his words before continuing, "Actually, I don't know what illness my brother has. He is also a Cultivator, but his method of Cultivation is very special. He doesn't need to absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, nor does he need Spirit Medicine or Medicinal Pills. As long as he engages in life-and-death battles with people, he can increase his strength.

Every time his injuries heal, he has to find someone to fight, often getting beaten half to death.

Sigh..."

As he spoke, Shi Dazhuang sighed heavily.