The Geared Immortal

Chapter 710 - A Shop

Chapter 710

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Within the sea of trees on the horizon, a blazing inferno could be seen even from afar. A huge fiery dust cloud could be seen even from afar which could send chills running down the spine of those witnessing this horrific scene.

The strong gust of wind created by the blast of the series of explosions deep in the forest knocks down many strong trees on its path.

This only shows how strong those explosions were and should not be underestimated.

All the human warriors who fought in the battle a while ago are now looking at this scene with a horrified expression on their faces.

There was a question in their minds. What would have happened to them if they have decided to chase after the withdrawing enemy army?

From the devastation alone in that location, everyone could already imagine what would have happened to them if they went to that place.

So everyone just stood rooted on the ground while watching the ball of fire slowly rising in the air. Although it is a sight to behold, this sight surely sends shivers down everyone's spine.

Looking at this scene, the high lord commanding the human troops shifted his gaze to the town. Although he was worried, at the same time, he is also grateful. He knew that the mysterious person helped them and whoever it was, he just showed a smile on his face and then nodded his head.

"High Lord Ryujin… should we scout what happened?" a young man wearing a piece of gold breastplate armor asked.

Ryujin nodded his head and then called forth another group to assemble and scout the devastated area.

30 minutes later, the group returns and immediately enters the town. Then reported what they saw which made the town leaders dumbfounded.

Multiple 50-meter wide craters were seen within the devastated area. Ruins of trees and rocks are everywhere within around 2 kilometers radius. Plus the heat that the explosion has produced thoroughly melted every living thing in that area. When they added that the enemy army was thoroughly wiped out, everyone gasped in disbelief.

Who would have thought that the remaining army of the 20,000 enemies would be wiped out by a single blast? It was truly terrifying. They now have an inkling of what might have happened if that person who did this was annoyed by someone from the town. It would not be a good picture to see.

"Convey my command… tell those scions of the clans in the town to control their offspring at this time. We don't know if that person is already inside the town. If he or she is inside and was offended, then we could only hope for the best…" Ryujin Osmond said with a strict expression.

They now fear and at the same time needed that person's power and ability. If he could lend them a hand, then that would be for the best. However, he must not let those pampered children from the clan staying in the town to offend such a person.

As someone who grew in the Osmond clan, Ryujin Osmond knew the attitude of those that were born in the immortal world. Those children are unlike those that came from another world. Those who were born in this world are too rampant and uncontrolled. Their parents have truly pampered them rotten and this is especially for those parents that hold a local lord and high lord position in every town or city.

When he shifted his gaze to the window and look outside, Ryujin Osmond heaves a heavy sigh.

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Meanwhile, Shin Jiao has already left the inn and decided to go around the town and see what he could get from the market.

As he walked along the road he noticed that most people in the town would not use any currency and just rely on a barter system.

If the seller is interested in your item then a trade would happen if not, then there won't be any trade at all.

As he walks down the corner of the street, he noticed a lot of novelty stuff. But some of them are of no use to an immortal. However, he noticed that those things sell really well especially to women. Shin Jiao continue roaming the street and saw a lot of new things.

He also learned that the town of Gipard is actually a town with many craftsmen. And those craftsmen were the ones maintaining the shield and the walls which protect the town.

Suddenly, Shin Jiao saw a crowd in front of a store that looks like a blacksmith shop.

He didn't want to intrude but he suddenly heard someone shouting from inside the building.

"You have to pay up for the rent today, or else we will kick you out." A tall man said and behind him are some silver armored protectors.

"Please… give me some time. I can pay you back… Just… just three days… I will be able to pay you if I can have 3 more days." The man said as he begs the tall protector.

The expression of the protector is cold, but Shin Jiao could see that he is a bit sympathizing with the man. However, as a protector, he still has to reinforce the law.

While this is happening, a young man leisurely walks forward with his hands behind his back.

"My, my… if it isn't blacksmith Hans… what seems to be the problem here?" the young man asked casually as if he is inquiring.

One of the protectors looks at the young man and his expression change.

"Young Master Grim... we are just doing our duty." The young silver armored protector said with a hint of nervousness in his eyes.

"Hey, no worries I'm not here for trouble. You guys are always too serious… why don't you let this guy go for now…" the young man named Grim Mills said with a smile on his handsome face.

Grim Mills was born in the immortal land and belongs to the Mills family under the Osmond clan. His mother is one of the local lords in the town and holds some power. Plus their family is close to the local Osmond clan and he has many friends that belong to the main clan.

This is the reason why Grim Mills is kind-of-like a small lord in this area.

But of course, he is still apprehensive towards the other young masters as he didn't want to offend those forces higher than his own status. Grim could only bully those that are below him.

And right now, he is actually attracted to the daughter of this blacksmith named Hans Jung. So he tried to get in the good books of the young woman who is also around 20-years-old, the same age as himself.

But who would have known that the young woman from the small Jung family would deny him? So he was really offended and angry. Since he was warned by his family to not cause too much trouble, he decided to play his tricks.

He asked one of his men to ask blacksmith Hans to fix a weapon. However, the crux of this weapon is that it is camouflaged. Blacksmith Hans would not be able to fix it with his current level. And so, they demanded that the shop should compensate them. And that was the start of the blacksmith shop's problem.

They did not know who is behind this plot, but it is currently draining them of their income and has truly made them feel desperate.

If the family is kicked out of the shop, then they would have nowhere to go. And he could not renege on his responsibility which blacksmith Hans thought he made.

With this, the pressure on the family is already heavy. And it was the right time to strike for Grim. And this is the reason why he suddenly appears in this place.

"We cannot do that Mr. Mills… the law in our town is strict those who will not abide will be punished." A silver armored guard said.

While the group are discussing, Shin Jiao takes this opportunity to walk inside the shop as everyone is too busy to bother with him. He carefully inspects the area and was a bit amazed at the space inside. He noticed that on the second floor, is where the family lives and they have a nice home.

As if satisfied with his find, Shin Jiao decided to stay in this town for the meantime. And this particular shop would be a temporary stop.

Plus he could see that this blacksmith guy is an upright person.

As he walks out of the shop he saw a young woman hiding behind blacksmith Hans. The young woman is crying as if really afraid.

"Blacksmith Hans, as I told you… I will pay for your debt and your shop. My condition is that, you let Eva be my concubine…" Grim Mills said with a proud disposition.

Shin Jiao could clearly see a glint of sexual desire in his eyes no matter how hard he hides it.

Well, he could not deny that the young woman hiding behind her father is truly a beauty. She looks like a gentle flower with a nice figure and fair skin. Though she is wearing simple coarse clothing, it could not hide her innocent allure.

"What a pervert…" Shin Jiao subconsciously muttered.

Who would have expected that at that time, the crowd suddenly turned silent? And so, his words were clearly heard by everyone.

All the crowd's eyes suddenly turned towards Shin Jiao's direction. But before they could see his figure, he suddenly vanished like a ghost which made everyone feel confused.

"Whew… that was close." He thought as he now stands behind blacksmith Hans' wife.

Shin Jiao slowly whisper to her his plans as the crowd began to discuss what just happened. Meanwhile, the face of Grim Mills is all red due to humiliation. Who would have thought that someone has the gall to call him a pervert in front of everyone?

This made him truly mad.

"Who was it! Who called me a pervert? Come out!" he suddenly shouted which made everyone turned silent as they all look at each other.

They were also confused as to who said those words…

They even thought that their subconscious mind was the one speaking as those were the same words they have in mind.

As the crowd began to discuss and the angry Grim Mills glaring at his surroundings, a figure suddenly walks in front of the crowd, and then there was a pin drop silence.