Vivi Eve''s face showed some tension. He gave a sheepish smile. "I got some really good tea leaves. Maybe... you''d like to try them?"


    "Don''t need any. I''ve got things to do." I waved my hand, brushing him off.


    Aiden Eve, standing nearby, also scolded him. "Stop it. Don''t waste Mr. Raymond''s time."


    But Vivi Eve still seemed reluctant. He kept that sheepish smile going. "Please, just have some. I spent a lot of money on these tea leaves..."


    I narrowed my eyes a bit. "Vivi Eve, you''re acting pretty weird today."


    Vivi Eve''s face got even more flustered right away. He waved his hands quickly. "No... not at all, Mr. Raymond. You''re reading too much into it."


    But I felt uneasy about this whole thing.


    Staying here any longer wasn''t smart.


    With that thought, I ignored Vivi, turned around, and walked out fast.


    ——


    Vivi Eve''s face got even darker.


    He''d already tipped off Garcia Coleman. If he let Mason Raymond get away, Garcia Coleman would definitely me him for it.


    "Damn it!" Vivi Eve couldn''t help cursing under his breath. He gritted his teeth and decided to secretly follow Mason Raymond.


    ——


    After I left the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets, I nned to get out of there right away.


    I pulled my hat down tight. Just as I was about to move, I spotted Garcia Coleman and his crewing from far off.


    I quickly pulled my hat down even more and tried to pick up my pace to leave.


    But right then, Garcia Coleman blocked my escape route.


    I frowned, trying to stay calm. "What do you want?"


    Garcia Coleman burst outughing. "Mason Raymond, quit the act. You think wearing a hat stops me from recognizing you?"


    Before he even finished talking, a Martial Saint behind Garcia Coleman quickly reached out, blocking off the area around us.


    My face changed big time! I took a deep breath. "I have no clue what you''re talking about."


    "Oh? Still ying dumb?" Garcia Coleman sneered.


    "That magic thing you''re wearing on your head - it''s called Thousand Faces, right?"


    When I heard that, my expression got even colder.


    Obviously, ying stupid wasn''t going to work today.


    So I took off my hat and gave Garcia Coleman a cold stare.


    "Mason Raymond, finding you was quite the pain." Garcia Coleman said coldly.


    I replied, my voice icy. "It was Vivi Eve who ratted me out, wasn''t it?"


    "Ha ha, what''s that got to do with you?" Garcia Coleman answered coolly.


    "You won''t be running anywhere today. Even the Heavenly King couldn''t save you!"


    Seeing how bad things looked, I took a deep breath andughed coldly. "Funny thing is, I''ve really been wanting to fight a Martial Saint, to see just how strong a Martial Saint actually is."


    "Oh? Ha ha ha ha ha!" When Garcia Coleman heard this, he couldn''t help cracking up.


    "You''re just a Half-step Martial Sage, and you want to kill a Martial Saint?"


    I said sarcastically, "That''s not certain."


    After all my training with the Crane, my cultivation level might not have gone up, but my speed and power had gotten way better.


    Plus, with the Character fighting technique, even against a Martial Saint, I wouldn''t get totally crushed!


    I looked at the three guys behind him and said bluntly, "Enough talking. Let''s do this."


    "Uncle Star, grab him now!" Garcia Coleman yelled.


    But Star really didn''t want to and didn''t move.


    Seeing this, Garcia Coleman couldn''t help cursing inside his head.


    He had no choice but to look at another Martial Saint. "Frost Kendrick, capture him."


    "Yes, young master Coleman." The guy called Frost Kendrick stepped forward and gave me a cold look.


    The heavy pressure hit right away.


    The gap between Martial Saints and Marquis was huge. Just this natural pressure alone was almost too much to handle.


    This suppression felt like my bloodline was being held back, making me feel really ufortable.


    Even the spiritual power moving through my body had slowed down a lot.


    "You''ve been running way too long. Time to pay up." Frost Kendrick said coldly.


    "Pay up? What price?" I scoffed.


    "Enough talking. Let''s fight and see just how good you Martial Saints really are!" I roared.


    Frost Kendrick squinted. "Fine. I''ll show you what ''All are ants beneath Martial Saints'' means."


    After he said that, Frost Kendrick raised his palm and pressed it down toward me!


    Waves of pressure, like huge mountains, rolled toward me!


    I didn''t dare mess around. I knew that against a Martial Saint, one tiny mistake could cost me my life.


    So I instantly unleashed the Divine Dragon Power. All kinds of techniques burst out!


    Golden light covered my body. Overwhelming power surged through me!


    "Ah!"


    With a roar, I used the Absolute Beginning Sacred Fist. Brilliant light immediately blocked everyone''s vision in a sh!


    "Boom!"


    My fist and the giant palm crashed together. An earth-shaking sound echoed!


    The people around turned to look in amazement!


    They saw the giant palm actually get smashed apart by my fist!


    This left everyone staring with their mouths hanging open!


    Keep in mind that what I was facing was a real Martial Saint!


    Since ancient times, no Martial Marquis had ever been able to fight a Martial Saint!


    You could even say that a Martial Saint killing a Martial Marquis was as easy as squashing a bug!


    But now, my punch had actually shattered Frost Kendrick'' palm. How could anyone believe that!


    Even Star''s eyes showed a hint of shock!


    "This kid''s natural talent - it seems even Paul Randall isn''t his match." Star thought to himself.


    Frost Kendrick''s face was extremely dark.


    Being a Martial Saint and having his techniques broken by a Martial Marquis was total humiliation.


    "Kid, you''ve sessfully pissed me off." Frost Kendrick said coldly, folding his hands behind his back.


    I sneered. "I thought you Martial Saints were something special. Turns out you''re just average."


    "You''re asking for death!"


    Frost Kendrick immediately flew into a rage!


    His figure shed and he appeared right in front of me in the blink of an eye!


    That kind of extreme speed was almost impossible to catch!


    But I actually dodged that terrifying speed!


    With a quick move, I easily avoided Frost Kendrick''s punch!


    "Hmm?" Frost Kendrick''s eyebrows scrunched up even tighter!


    How could this kid''s speed be so fast?


    "Ha ha ha ha!" I couldn''t help bursting into loudughter.


    "A Martial Saint, right! So what!"


    Even though Frost Kendrick was fast,pared to Crane, he was nothing!


    I could dodge Crane''s attacks, let alone Frost Kendrick''!


    "You''re asking for death!" Frost Kendrick immediately flew into a rage! He moved toward me again!