45: Battle for dignity

That Long-haired artsy guy was enjoying everyone's compliments and hadn't expected Qin Yun to speak so vulgarly, even belittling America. He was so angry he couldn't speak.

The people from the craft shop were incredibly happy to see Conrad standing up for them.

They didn't expect the kid in front of them to dare curse at such a big shot; they were all furious, even more so than if they had been insulted themselves.

"Where did you come from, you brat? How dare you talk big in front of Mr. Conrad? Do you have a death wish?"

"He's the owner of a carving craft business with a group of master-level carvers under him. No one in Boston understands the art of carving better than he does!"

"Hurry up and apologize to Mr. Conrad! Whether it's art or knowledge, you can't even compare to one percent of him!"

"Only someone as shallow as you would talk so big. With just one word from Mr. Conrad, you won't be able to survive in Borton City!"

...The onlookers heard that the long-haired man was an Expert in carving. Since they already disliked the young man's aggressive attitude, they all began to mock him.

"Turns out he's just a kid who knows nothing!"

"Mr. Conrad is definitely right!"

"This kid is just being unreasonable!"

"Our American art is number one in the world!"

...Hearing the compliments from the crowd, Conrad walked up to Qin Yun with an arrogant expression and his head held high.

"I'll give you one more chance. If you apologize sincerely and admit that American carving art is the best, I'll forgive your vulgar behavior!"

Seeing that the young man didn't speak, Conrad waved his hand and walked in front of everyone, feigning magnanimity.

"He's just a young man who talks big. Everyone, there's no need to lower yourselves to his level. Before long, he'll accept the reality of America's carving strength!"

Hearing Conrad say this, the onlookers looked at the young man with even more contempt!

This person's bearing was far inferior to Mr. Conrad's; his ability to appreciate art must be terrible.

So they whistled at Qin Yun, and those with hot tempers looked at him with hostile eyes.

With just a word from Mr. Conrad, they would step forward and beat up this ungrateful young man.

Li Zhengde was very grateful to see Qin Yun speaking up for Xia Country's carving techniques, but seeing the crowd's hostility toward Qin Yun, he suddenly panicked.

"Young man, don't be impulsive. These people aren't to be trifled with. Don't try to be a hero in a foreign land; just apologize and let the matter end."

Fearing Qin Yun was young and impetuous, Li Zhengde stepped forward and whispered advice into Qin Yun's ear in the Xia Country language.

None of the people from this craft shop were easy to deal with, let alone this Conrad with his extraordinary background.

He didn't want a young man to ruin his future over this.

"Master Li, please rest assured. These clowns are nothing to worry about."

After speaking with Li Zhengde, Qin Yun walked straight up to Conrad.

He was completely unfazed by the anger in the eyes of those around him.

"I don't think much of you as a boss, either."

"You don't even have this much insight; I wonder how you became a company owner?"

This man hadn't even looked at the hollowed-out sphere. He was clearly an arrogant fellow, and Qin Yun didn't care about Conrad's so-called status at all.

Moreover, since this man dared to insult Xia Country, there was no need for him to be polite.

"You, you..."

Conrad was born into a family of artists, and no one had ever dared to speak to him like this. His face turned red, and he was too angry to say a word.

The people in the craft shop were furious when they saw that the young man still dared to be rude to Mr. Conrad!

"You barbaric and rude person! Mr. Conrad was generous enough to forgive you, yet you still speak insolently. I think you're looking for death!"

"As expected of a Xia Country Monkey. It's bad enough that your carving techniques are garbage, but all you have left is your mouth. Truly pathetic."

"This guy just needs to be taught a lesson. Why waste so much breath on him?"

"I've seen plenty of Xia Country people; they're all as cowardly as dogs. When I slap them, those Xia Country Monkeys don't even dare to say a word of resistance!"

"That's just how Xia Country Monkeys are. I could take down someone like him with one punch!"

"Brothers, I'm going in first! It won't be as fun once he's already on the ground!"

"Everyone, let's go together! Avenge Mr. Conrad!"

...The people from the craft shop grew angrier as they spoke. Many hot-tempered guys threw their work uniforms on the ground, clenched their fists, and rushed at Qin Yun.

Qin Yun was constantly on guard against these people acting out in shame and anger. Seeing them rush forward, he immediately activated his Profound Vision Treasure Eye.

In his eyes, their movements were as slow as ants crawling.

With a casual slap, he knocked the first guy to the ground.

The people behind saw a blur, and then the burly man was lying motionless on the ground.

They were shocked and momentarily stunned.

Could this guy be a trained martial artist?

Then they became enraged. Why should so many of them be afraid of one thin young man?

They all relied on Mr. Conrad for their livelihoods; they couldn't be so cowardly!

"Everyone, charge together!"

Someone shouted, and they all rushed at Qin Yun together.

Qin Yun shook his head; he hadn't wanted to fight these barbarians.

Because of the Profound Vision Treasure Eye, although these people looked aggressive, to him, they were no different from kindergarteners.

There was no threat at all.

But since they were seeking their own deaths, Qin Yun had no choice but to act!

He moved through the crowd as if taking a leisurely stroll.

In less than three seconds, the seven or eight employees who had attacked were all lying on the ground wailing.

"Well? Am I, from Xia Country, weak?"

"When the people of Xia Country were traversing the world, you barbarians weren't even civilized yet; who knows where you were eating dirt?"

Qin Yun looked directly at everyone with a cold gaze and spoke indifferently.

The people on the ground saw that Qin Yun had defeated them with such ease.

They were terrified, trembling on the ground and not daring to stand up again.

Conrad hadn't expected that a seemingly thin Xia Country man would be so powerful.

A group of burly men were no match for him.

He was very afraid of being beaten, but he gritted his teeth and stepped forward.

"Force can't determine the quality of carving techniques!"

"If you have the guts, let's compete with real skill. There's a carving competition tomorrow where various Collectors will be present. If you Xia Country people have the confidence, you can compete!"

"It just depends on whether you dare to show up. If I lose, I'll stop making trouble for you Xia Country people and even give you a substantial amount of capital as compensation."

"But if you lose, this old man won't be allowed to sell carvings here. And you."

Conrad gritted his teeth when he spoke of Qin Yun.

"You will kneel down and apologize to me in public, and admit that America's carving techniques are superior to Xia Country's!"

Conrad stared directly at this arrogant thug, his words full of provocation.

He believed the person before him would definitely be unable to stomach such an insult and would agree to tomorrow's competition.

On the field tomorrow, the carvers under him would surely defeat this old man fair and square.

Let's see how arrogant this kid can be then!

Thinking of the scene where this man would be kneeling, a cold smirk appeared on Conrad's lips.

Tomorrow, he would bring many professional bodyguards to crush this arrogant kid both mentally and physically.

He'd let everyone know the price of offending him!

Seeing how brave and fierce Qin Yun was, the onlookers were terrified and wanted to flee.

But seeing Conrad stand up, they were very pleased!

American carving techniques were definitely stronger than those of Xia Country.

Let alone a miserable old man with a street stall.

So they clamored for Qin Yun to agree.

Qin Yun looked back at Master Li and saw the pride on his face, which made him feel reassured.

"A carving competition? Fine, I accept!"

"But I don't care for your compensation. If we win, I want you and these guys crawling on the ground to kneel and apologize to Master Li in public!"

"And you must admit that Xia Country's carving techniques are superior, and that Xia Country's five thousand years of culture are enough to crush you barbarians!"