Calvin and the others were shocked by the punch. They widened their eyes and their mouths agape as they waited for the punch to land on Fade.
However, Fade extended his right arm to defend himself and blocked Brayden's fist effortlessly.
Suddenly, the powerful aura that engulfed Brayden stopped dead in its tracks.
Initially, Calvin and the crowd were planning to cheer but they choked on their voice.
"What's going on?"
"Wait... Huh?"
"Is that kid a martial arts practitioner too?"
The crowd was confused while Brayden clenched his jaw in a fit of rage. He exerted more strength and was determined to beat Fade.
Yet, Brayden soon discovered that his attack was futile against Fade.
Fade's palm blocked Brayden's blows. The latter felt like there was a huge wall in front of him and he could not bring it down.
Fear crept over Brayden's heart and he raised his head to stare at Fade. His eyes flickered and he stammered, "You... What on earth..."
Before Brayden could finish, Fade seized Brayden' s fists and twisted.
There was a crackling sound and Brayden's sleeve exploded into tiny pieces.
Brayden's arm was in a frightful state. His bones were snapped and blood was gushing out.
Brayden unleashed a deafening cry. The veins on his forehead were bulging as he shrieked agonizingly.
Fade frowned and let go of Brayden before kicking the latter. Brayden crashed on the floor and Fade stepped on him. Fade hissed coldly, "Stop screaming or I'll cripple your cultivation."
Brayden could feel Fade's foot pressing against his abdomen. Therefore, Brayden dared not move and he could only grind his teeth to hold back his scream.
In a blink of an eye, Fade managed to defeat Brayden. After Fade stepped on Brayden, the crowd snapped back to their senses and they could not believe their eyes.
Calvin, who was the most excited member in the crowd, received a huge blow. He widened his eyes and he was at a loss for words.
After a short pause, Calvin turned to Fade in bewilderment and asked furiously, "How dare you attack Young Master Chiu?"
Similar opinions erupted from the crowd.
"Young Master Chiu is a member of the Titan Studio. You'll pay for what you did!"
"Master Chiu adored Young Master Chiu. If Master Chiu hears about this, you'll be dead meat."
"If you go against Young Master Chiu, then you'll be making an enemy out of every martial arts practitioner in Jade City."
"Release Young Master Chiu now, or else..."
Brayden let out a sigh of relief as the pressure lifted off his stomach.
Fade turned to leave but he suddenly recalled something. He turned back to Brayden and stepped on the latter again.
Fear crept onto Brayden's face again and he cried," Mr. Chen, I know it's my fault. I'm really sorry, so please..."
Fade was speechless at the sight of Brayden's pleas and apologies. He immediately dismissed it and snapped, "Shut it, I have something to ask you."
Brayden nodded hurriedly and urged, "Ask me anything, Mr. Chen. I'll tell you everything."
"Okay, then tell me about the Tormiado Talisman you just auctioned!" Fade ordered.
The crowd, Calvin in particular, was taken aback by Fade's instruction. After all, the cause of the conflict was Fade' s accusation. Earlier, he accused Brayden of selling a fake talisman.
Immediately, everyone turned their attention to Brayden.
His face changed and he shifted uncomfortably. Yet, he dared no go against Fade after what happened. He responded, "I'll tell you everything." "Go on," Fade urged.
Brayden concluded, "It's a fake Tormiado Talisman."
The crowd was puzzled. Calvin trembled and widened his eyes at Brayden. He stammered, "Young Master Chiu, you must be joking. I..."
Brayden ignored Calvin and turned his attention to Fade. He explained, "Recently, I've been having some financial issues. I couldn't earn money in the mountains too, so I decided to sell some fake talisman at an auction."
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