Chapter 1199


    "Father, if we continue to wait, we''ll miss our opportunity. Master Chen is..." Somoset replied


    anxiously.


    Before Somoset could finish, Egbert pped his palm on the armrest and roared, "Stop bring up


    Master Chen. He may be powerful but he''s not invincible. Our family doesn''t need to rely on him.


    Besides, I made a better arrangement for Momo."


    "Father, what did you n for Momo? Is it another arranged marriage?" Ernest asked nervously.


    Egbert red at him and concluded, "Stop asking. You''ll know when it''s time."


    "But Momo..." Ernest began disapprovingly.


    Egbert waved his hand coldly to dismiss his children. He snapped, "I''ve made up my mind and I


    don''t want to hear another word on the subject. Run along now!"


    Egbert proceeded to chase his three confused and anxious children out of the room. After they left,


    Egbert fished out his mobile phone to make a phone call. After the call was connected, he put on an


    obsequious smile and greeted respectfully, "Mr. Yang, do you still remember the arrangement I told


    you the other day? Well, will you be..."


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    Meanwhile, Fade was surprised to find that enthusiasm was growing among the individuals that


    came to offer valuable items.


    Fade was busy entertaining the guests when suddenly, Andrew rushed to him and announced,


    "Master Chen, someone is desperate to see you."


    "Who is it? What''s the matter?" Fade asked.


    Andrew replied hurriedly, "Master Chen, a man came to barter items with you. He said he has what


    you need and he even mentioned that he has Hallow Ice Spring."


    "What? Hallow Ice Spring!" Fade was bewildered and he asked delightedly, "Really? Which family is


    he from? Hurry, let him in!"


    Andrew exined, "That man doesn''t belong to any powerful family in South Bay City. He''s just an


    ordinary man."


    "An ordinary man?" Fade frowned. He was taken aback but he waved and instructed, "Anyway, let


    him in!"


    "Yes!" Andrew responded hastily before striding off to invite the man in question.


    Soon, a middle-aged man in his forties followed Andrew in.


    The man in a gray robe was Dorias Zhao. He was smiling as he strode in with his head held high.


    Previously, all the individuals who came to exchange items with Fade were ingratiating and


    respectful. However, Dorias did not act like them and he seemed poised after spotting Fade.


    Moreover, the aura around Dorias suggested that he was a ck Level martial artist.


    Fade and Dorias were scrutinizing each other.


    Before Fade could speak, the man took the initiative to ask, "You''re Master Chen?"


    Andrew frowned and snapped in annoyance, "Mr. Zhao, you should mind your manners around


    Master Chen."


    Dorias nced at Andrew and snorted. He retorted disdainfully, "You''re Master Chen''s servant but


    I''m not."


    "You..." Andrew’s face darkened and he was about to explode.


    However, Fade gave Andrew a knowing look and instructed thetter to back off.


    Fade turned to Dorias and spoke, "I''m Master Chen. Mr. Zhao, you said you have Hallow Ice Spring


    and you''re interested in exchanging it with me, right?"


    Dorias did not answer Fade''s question as he stated, "Well, that depends on you, Master Chen. Do


    you have something equivalent to offer?"


    Dorias'' arrogant attitude angered Andrew again and Fade''s face fell.


    Yet, Fade did not retort Dorias and asked, "Well, Mr. Zhao, what do you need?"


    Dorias nced at Fade and paused for a few seconds before replying proudly, "I want a Heaven


    Level martial arts manual."


    "A Heaven Level martial arts manual!" Andrew and the others cried in surprise.


    Thus far, Fade only exchanged Earth Level martial arts manuals with anyone who offered valuable


    items. Yet, Dorias demanded a Heaven Level martial arts manual and he was crossing the line!


    Fade frowned and replied, "I have a Heaven Level martial arts manual but I need Hallow Ice Spring.


    Do you have it?"


    Dorias seemed arrogant as he answered confidently, "Of course, I wouldn''te here if I don''t


    have Hallow Ice Spring."


    Fade announced, "In that case, show it to me and I''ll give you a Heaven Level martial arts manual."


    As he spoke, he fished out a martial arts manual and ced it in front of him.


    Dorias'' eyes were glimmering. He seemed astonished and excited to see the martial arts manual.


    He pointed out, "I don''t have Hallow Ice Spring with me."


    "You... Do you have a death wish?" Andrew went ballistic and went up to re at Dorias. Andrew


    snarled, "Dorias Zhao, how dare you lie to Master Chen? I..."


    Fade''s face darkened too and he seemed furious.


    Nevertheless, Dorias wasposed as he replied confidently, "I said I don''t have it with me but that


    doesn''t mean that I don''t have Hallow Ice Spring."


    "Well, I kept Hallow Ice Spring somewhere safe. Master Chen, you will need to go and fetch it with


    me," Dorias added as he stared at Fade.


    Andrew was very gloomy. He shot Dorias a re before turning to Fade. Andrew persuaded,


    "Master Chen, he''s just fooling around. We should ignore him."


    Dorias chuckled, "Master Chen, if youe with me, you''ll know if I was being serious."


    Dorias noticed Fade''s hesitance and he added, "Master Chen, are you possibly afraid? You won''t


    evene with me?"


    "You..." Andrew was about to make a move.


    Fade closed his eyes to ponder for a few seconds before raising his hand to stop Andrew. Fade


    stared at Dorias and concluded, "I''ve some spare time, so I''ll tag along, Mr. Zhao."


    "Master Chen, he..." Andrew red at Dorias anxiously.


    Fade gave Andrew a look to reassure thetter before turning to Dorias. Fade added solemnly, "I


    don''t mind going with you. Yet, if you ever lie to me, I''m sure you know the consequences."


    Dorias'' wasposed when he heard Fade''s warning. Dorias replied arrogantly, "Master Chen,


    don''t worry. You just need to follow me and you''ll know if I was being serious."


    Fade stood up and announced, "Let''s go!"


    "Of course!" Dorias nodded smilingly before leading Fade out of the hall.


    After that, Fade and Dorias drove away from the busy streets of South Bay City.


    Fade went alone because Dorias insisted and the duo left together.


    In the car, Fade nced at Dorias and asked, "Mr. Zhao, you''re a martial arts practitioner too. How


    did you obtain Hallow Ice Spring?"


    Dorias merely glimpsed at Fade before replying, "It''s a secret, so I can''t tell you. I hope you


    understand, Master Chen."


    Fade nodded and did not pester Dorias for answers.