C764 The Reason

"Ma'am, what's going on here?"

The tension in the air was palpable, and Bing Yue and Woo Zhengyang were completely baffled. Bing Yue leaned over to quietly ask a middle-aged woman nearby.

"It's all because of a Void Stone," the woman sighed, shaking her head.

"A Void Stone?"

"Yes, that guy Sun Mingyang got lucky and actually found a Void Stone. I guess he ran out of Heavenly Essence Stones, so he decided to sell it. Coincidentally, Sun Mingyuan saw him."

"So what? Is Sun Mingyuan planning to rob him? And judging by their names, aren't they family? Why are things so tense between them?"

"Family? You must not be from Golden Scale City, huh? This was the talk of the town not long ago."

"I'm not well-informed, I admit. I'd appreciate it if you could fill me in," Bing Yue replied humbly.

The middle-aged woman, clearly a gossip enthusiast, was thrilled to share the story. She leaned in closer to Bing Yue, whispering the details, while Woo Zhengyang listened in and pieced together the story.

It turned out Sun Mingyuan and Sun Mingyang were both from the Sun family in Golden Scale City, and they were cousins who grew up together. However, there was a status difference between them. Sun Mingyuan's father was from the main branch of the family, while Sun Mingyang's father was the son of a concubine.

Sun Mingyang's father's childhood bullying is an old story, not worth revisiting. What's notable is that despite lacking abundant resources for training, his father's path to mastery was unaffected. He not only reached the Martial King Stage but also stood out as one of the top fighters of his generation, achieving significant victories for the Sun family. Because of this, Sun Mingyang, though from a branch family, received treatment comparable to the main family and reached the Martial King Stage at a young age.

With both father and son as Martial Kings, their branch was exceptional, surpassing many main family lines. Over time, even if they couldn't join the main family, they had a chance to secure a place in the council of elders. However, shortly after Sun Mingyang advanced to the Martial King Stage, tragedy struck. His parents perished while exploring an ancient site in the Limitless Domain.

Everything they had was built by his father's efforts, and his death felt like the sky falling for their branch. To make matters worse, rumors began circulating that Sun Mingyang wasn't truly part of the Sun family. The situation escalated, with various dubious pieces of evidence emerging, making it the talk of Golden Scale City.

Whether this matter is true or not, it has already brought shame to the Sun family. Consequently, the family elders quickly decided not to recognize Sun Mingyang's status for the time being, opting to wait until the truth is uncovered.

Without his status, other resources naturally vanished as well. Even his living quarters were relegated to a corner of Golden Scale City. It was clear to everyone that Sun Mingyang had been abandoned. Whether he was framed or set up, he was powerless to change his fate alone.

However, Sun Mingyang was not willing to accept this. He was furious with the Sun family’s actions, but he was more concerned about what had happened to his parents. So, he boarded a vehicle heading to the Limitless Domain.

Accompanying Sun Mingyang was a woman he had grown up with, who came from a small family. After Sun Mingyang's troubles began, her family didn’t want them to continue their relationship. Nonetheless, she was loyal and chose to accompany Sun Mingyang to the Limitless Domain without hesitation.

The two were quite fortunate. Even in the most ordinary area, they managed to find a Void Stone. However, their savings were likely running low, and keeping the Void Stone served no purpose, so they planned to sell it. Unexpectedly, they encountered Sun Mingyuan, and that’s where the trouble started.

Upon learning that Sun Mingyang was selling a Void Stone, Sun Mingyuan intended to buy it. However, his offer was ridiculously low—just ten high-grade spirit crystals. The smallest Void Stone on the market was worth one supreme-grade spirit crystal, equivalent to a hundred high-grade spirit crystals, ten times what Sun Mingyuan offered. Naturally, Sun Mingyang refused to agree to such a deal.

This really ticked off Sun Mingyuan. He decided not to even offer ten high-grade spirit crystals and instead demanded the Void Stone as compensation for all the resources the Sun family had spent on Sun Mingyang's training over the years. He didn't hold back on the insults either.

While Woo Zhengyang and Bing Yue were trying to get to the bottom of things, the argument between Sun Mingyang and Sun Mingyuan was still going strong. Sun Mingyuan was relentless, and Sun Mingyang was doing his best to keep his anger in check.

“Don’t talk to me about paying me back later. I want you to show some sincerity right now. Consider this Void Stone as interest!” Sun Mingyuan said as he walked over and grabbed the arm of the woman standing behind Sun Mingyang, trying to snatch the Void Stone from her.

“Let her go!”

Seeing the woman he cared about being grabbed, Sun Mingyang couldn’t hold back any longer. He shouted and rushed forward to push Sun Mingyuan away, but was blocked by two Martial King-level followers standing behind Sun Mingyuan.

“Now you’re scared? I asked for the Void Stone earlier and you refused. Now I want the stone and for her to bring it to my room personally. Ha ha…”

“Sun Mingyuan, we're on the airship, and fighting is strictly prohibited. Are you trying to break the rules?”

“It’s precisely because we’re on the airship that I’m wasting so much time talking to you. Otherwise, do you think you’d still be standing here? I’m giving you one more chance: have her bring the Void Stone to my room, and both of you will be fine. Otherwise, do you really think you’ll make it off this airship? Believe me, once we reach the Limitless Domain, I’ll make sure you meet your parents.”

Everyone could see it: at first, Sun Mingyuan might have only wanted the Void Stone. But as Sun Mingyang repeatedly swallowed his pride, Sun Mingyuan began to enjoy humiliating him, relishing each moment of his gradual surrender.

On the racing circuit, few dared to offend the Sun family. Even if someone had the courage, they wouldn't risk it for someone the Sun family had cast out. This emboldened Sun Mingyuan to push his limits, reveling in his unchecked arrogance.

"I heard someone wants to sell a Void Stone? I just promised you I'd get one to make it up to you, so let's buy it!" Just as everyone was watching the situation unfold, an unexpected voice broke the tension.

The middle-aged woman, who had just been explaining the connection between Sun Mingyuan and Sun Mingyang, was startled by the voice. She realized the speaker was right next to her, engaged in conversation with his companion.

The speaker was none other than Woo Zhengyang. Having witnessed too much injustice in the world, Woo Zhengyang hadn't become indifferent like many others. As he often said, he wanted the world to be as it should be. If he could turn a blind eye to injustice, what right did he have to dream of a better world?