In a Martial World High, There’s a Mystical Great World – Chapter 22

Chapter 22: How About This Palm Thunder?

“Forgive?” Shen Xing snorted coldly, staring intently at the shopkeeper. “This isn’t something that can be brushed off with a simple ‘forgive me’.”

He didn’t need to pretend at all; anger was already burning in his heart.

Furthermore, he exuded the aura of a wealthy upbringing from his past life, clearly accustomed to being in a position of power.

Adding to that was the confidence brought by the Human Federation’s world.

It could be said that at this moment, he was the genuine article, a “descendant of a great clan”!

The Pill Pavilion’s shopkeeper was considered a prominent figure in this Clearwater City, but even he felt considerable pressure under Shen Xing’s gaze.

Unfathomable.

The only thing he could discern was that this person’s background was definitely not simple.

“Calm down, Young Master, please calm down.” The shopkeeper forced a smile, turning his head to glare fiercely at the shop assistant, and slapped him across the face. “Are you blind? How many times have I told you!”

The slap was swift and brutal.

With a loud smack, the shop assistant was knocked to the ground, half his face swollen.

But he didn’t dare cry out in pain, scrambling back up and kneeling before Shen Xing, wailing loudly, “It’s my fault, I was blind…”

【Emotion: Nervous, Fearful】

【Pretense Level: 78%】

【Hidden Emotion: Resentment】

【He is regretting his actions, but be cautious of a potential retaliatory strike driven by resentment.】

Shen Xing, reading the software’s analysis, couldn’t help but smile.

This software is really something.

He could naturally tell that these two were putting on an act for him. If he were to let this go so easily, he would probably be labeled as “young” and “easily fooled.”

“If you make a mistake, you have to pay the price.” Shen Xing didn’t even glance at the sniveling shop assistant on the ground, only looking at the shopkeeper, and said unhurriedly, “What do you think, shopkeeper?”

“Of course, of course.” The shopkeeper’s smile remained, but his eye twitched slightly. He then viciously kicked the shop assistant. “Why aren’t you apologizing to the Young Master?”

“Yes, yes.” A flicker of pain flashed in the shop assistant’s eyes, but he still took out all the silver he had on him, a surprisingly large pouch.

It must have been heavy carrying that around.

But judging from the heated and envious gazes of the surrounding martial artists, it was clearly a substantial amount.

But Shen Xing didn’t even spare it a glance.

“This Young Master is not short of silver.” He remained unhurried, simply waving his sleeve. “How about this, if he can withstand one palm strike from me, we’ll consider this matter settled.”

“I’m willing.” Before the shopkeeper could even speak, the shop assistant’s eyes lit up, and he said eagerly, “As long as the Young Master spares me, let alone one palm, five, ten palms are fine too.”

Even the descendants of great clans usually only started practicing martial arts after they were fifteen or sixteen years old, when their bodies were more developed.

This Young Master looked to be around that age, how strong could he be?

In the shop assistant’s mind, taking a palm strike was much better than losing all that silver.

But a hint of hesitation appeared on the shopkeeper’s face.

He did want to protect this usually quick-witted and valued shop assistant, but this Young Master with an impressive background didn’t seem like someone to be trifled with.

This palm… might be a bit tricky.

“Or, if the shopkeeper is willing, you can take this palm for him.” Shen Xing looked at the shopkeeper with a half-smile.

That playful expression even sent a shiver down the shopkeeper’s spine.

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“Young Master jests.” His smile became somewhat strained. “Mistakes were made, punishment must be given. Please proceed, Young Master. If one palm isn’t enough to vent your anger, ten palms, ten kicks, are also fine.”

“No need.” Shen Xing raised his hand and lightly pressed forward. “One palm is more than enough.”

At this moment, the shopkeeper, the shop assistant, and the other onlookers who had gathered to watch, all stared intently at Shen Xing’s hand.

They seemed to be trying to discern some hidden mystery.

However, no matter how they looked, it was just a light, gentle palm, without any force.

Not to mention gathering Qi and Blood, it didn’t even seem like he was using any strength.

Right up until the moment his hand made contact with the shop assistant’s shoulder, a look of joy instinctively appeared on the shop assistant’s face.

He indeed felt no force at all.

But, the next instant—

Crack! A blinding electric light burst forth from the point of contact. In an instant, the shop assistant couldn’t even scream, his whole body convulsed violently, and he fell straight to the ground.

This sudden turn of events startled everyone.

Electricity?

No, there was no concept of electricity here.

That was lightning!

The only time people in this place had seen a similar light was during thunderstorms, the lightning that came from the heavens!

Some of the martial artists were already horrified.

They might have seen people being hacked with blades or having their heads smashed with a fist, but they had never seen anything like this!

The shop assistant was already lifeless, his shoulder completely charred, his hair standing on end, looking exactly like the stories of people struck dead by lightning!

Even the Bone Tempering Stage shopkeeper’s eyes bulged out, his face filled with shock and disbelief!

His experience told him much more than the others!

Spiritual Weapon! This was definitely a Spiritual Weapon!

He had heard in the big city that some powerful Innate martial artists possessed incredibly powerful weapons, called Spiritual Weapons. Each one possessed incredible power. Some could emit scorching flames, some flashed with lightning, and some were as cold as ancient ice…

“Shopkeeper.”

The young man’s voice reached his ears again, sending a shiver down the shopkeeper’s spine.

His gaze towards the young man was now filled with terror.

To actually give a Spiritual Weapon to a young man to carry around.

Just how terrifying was the family and power behind this young man!

Shen Xing was very satisfied with their reactions. This was exactly the effect he wanted. He simply asked calmly, “How about this palm thunder of mine?”

“Impressive! Impressive!” The shopkeeper bowed deeply, his smile almost fawning. “Young Master has truly opened this lowly one’s eyes, truly opened my eyes.”

He had no confidence in withstanding the power of a Spiritual Weapon. At this moment, let alone a shop assistant dying in front of him, even if it were his own son, he wouldn’t dare to move.

The others around them were even more pathetic. They had initially come to watch the show, but now, they didn’t even dare to breathe loudly.

They didn’t even dare to leave.

The atmosphere became extremely tense.

Looking at this scene, Shen Xing gained a deeper understanding of this world.

Here, the strong truly ruled over everything!

However, having achieved his goal of establishing his authority, Shen Xing’s expression turned serious. “It’s good that the shopkeeper approves. To be honest, I’m here to buy pills again.”

“Yes, yes, this way please, Young Master, this way please.” How could the shopkeeper dare to say no? He even turned and barked at the other shop assistants, “What are you standing around for? Go to the storeroom, no, go to the cabinet in my room, and bring out the best pills for the Young Master.”