The middle-aged man sneered, "Elder Warren, if only Rudolph Lloyd had successfully rebelled.
Your Arthur City Martial Alliance’s development would probably be better than it is now."
Hearing these words, the people who came with the middle-aged man and woman burst out laughing.
Lionel Yeager frowned slightly, "Leader Ward, who exactly are these two foul-mouthed people?"
The middle-aged man and woman’s faces instantly turned cold.
Those behind them stopped laughing, looking at Lionel Yeager with hostility.
The middle-aged man’s eyes locked onto Lionel Yeager like a hawk, coldly saying, "Kid, do you have any right to talk here? And you even dare to accuse us of spouting rubbish?
Do you know who we are?"
The middle-aged woman arrogantly said, "Kid, if you knew our identities, you’d definitely be shocked!"
Lionel Yeager chuckled lightly, "Come on, tell me about your identities and see if you can shock me."
Lily Tisdale, Bardon Bard, and Prajna Bates also looked at the two with interest.
The middle-aged woman loudly exclaimed, "Kid, listen well!
I am Doras Chilton, the leader of Sue City Martial League!
This man here is Natasha Lee, the leader of the Golden Palace Martial League!"
After hearing the introduction, Lionel Yeager applauded and said with a smile, "So it’s the esteemed presence of the leaders of Sue City Martial League and Golden Palace Martial League, how impressive!"
Although Lionel Yeager said this, his eyes were full of disdain.
Lily Tisdale, Bardon Bard, and Prajna Bates almost laughed out loud.
If these two knew that Lionel Yeager once drank alcohol and considered General Alliance Master Reginald Weston a brother, what would they think?
Seeing the smile on Lionel Yeager’s lips, Natasha Lee and Doras Chilton felt unhappy.
Doras Chilton looked at Sarah Warren and said, "Elder Warren, your disciple has no manners at all!
Not only did he not bow and greet us, but he also dared to mock us with his words!
Is this how you teach your disciples?"
Sarah Warren said solemnly, "This man is not my disciple; instead, he is my most respected friend!"
Natasha Lee scoffed, "Birds of a feather flock together!"
There were more exclamations from the distance.
"Isn’t that Elder Hopperton? He actually came!"
"Elder Hopperton’s presence at this trade fair is such an honor!"
"Elder Hopperton, what good items will you bring to trade today?
Please remember me if you have anything good!"
Lionel Yeager looked up.
He saw an old Taoist dressed in a grey robe, with a thin build, holding a whisk, and carrying a sword on his back, appearing arrogant as he boarded the ship.
The people on the ship respectfully greeted him, their faces filled with smiles.
This old Taoist was Nicholas Lester.
Doras Chilton excitedly said, "Even Elder Hopperton has come! Let’s go and greet him quickly!"
Natasha Lee also nodded and said, "Hmm, getting closer to Elder Hopperton would do us no harm!"
Doras Chilton glanced at Sarah Warren and said, "Elder Warren, I won’t lie to you. My big brother and I have known Elder Hopperton for a long time. Aren’t you jealous?
I’m afraid you don’t even have the chance to talk to him, do you?
With their mocking laughter, the two quickly approached.
Upon getting close, they deeply bowed to Nicholas Lester, their faces filled with ingratiating smiles.
"Sue City Martial League Leader Doras Chilton pays his respect to Elder Hopperton!"
"Golden Palace Martial League Leader Natasha Lee pays her respect to Chief Lee!"
Nicholas Lester slightly frowned, "Do I know you?"
Doras Chilton chuckled, "Elder Hopperton is really forgetful! Last year at a trading event, Big Brother Lee and I had made a transaction with you."
"At the trading event last year?"
Nicholas Lester thought for a moment, then recalled, "Ah, indeed there was such an affair."
At this moment, Bardon Bard noticed Nicholas Lester arriving, he exclaimed in surprise, "Huh, how come this old man is here too?"
Sarah Warren’s face changed, and she quickly said, "Master Bard, you must be careful about what you say!
This man is Eighteenth on the Heaven Rankings, ’Soaring Cloud Hermit’ Nicholas Lester, extremely fearsome!
Moreover, it’s said that Elder Hopperton recently had an opportunity for a cultivation breakthrough; his strength got even stronger!
If the Elder hears you, this could lead to serious consequences..."
However, Sarah Warren hadn’t finished speaking yet.
Lionel Yeager shouted at Nicholas Lester, "Old-timer, hurry up and come over!"
Sarah Warren’s face turned pale, "Mr. Yeager, you mustn’t say it like that. You’ll provoke him!"
At this moment, many people on the ship also stood dumbfounded.
"Who is this kid? Taking such liberties with Hopperton!"
"Someone disrespected Elder Hopperton before and got slain instantly!"
"This kid is courting death!"
Everyone shook their heads, thinking that Lionel Yeager was looking for trouble.
Natasha Lee and Doras Chilton got even more annoyed.
Even they have to pay their respects to this expert!
Yet this kid dared to call Elder Hopperton "old-timer"!
Natasha Lee said, "Elder Hopperton, that’s just an ignorant kid who doesn’t know what’s good for him. Please calm your anger!"
Doras Chilton said, "Elder Hopperton, that young brat dares disrespect you, he should be taught a lesson!"
However, Nicholas Lester didn’t pay them any attention and stretched out his neck, looking all around.
As soon as he saw Lionel Yeager, who was waving to him, Nicholas Lester’s face instantly changed and showed intense surprise!
"Mr. Yeager, I thought I misheard. Can’t believe it’s really you!"
Nicholas Lester’s face was full of smiles, eagerly walking towards Lionel Yeager, devoid of the dignified manner he had just a moment ago.
Upon reaching Lionel Yeager, Nicholas Lester bowed deeply to him, showing extreme respect.
"Pay my respects to Mr. Yeager!"
Everyone on the ship was left speechless, their eyes almost bulging out!
"Oh my goodness, I can’t believe my eyes! Elder Hopperton is showing so much respect for this kid like a servant seeing his master?!"
"The Martial Alliance Leader shows this kid so much respect, and now Elder Hopperton too?!
Who the hell is this kid?"
Everyone was whispering in surprise, sizing up Lionel Yeager.
Doras Chilton’s face turned pale with disbelief, "Nicholas Lester actually knows that kid? And he is showing him so much respect? What’s going on?"
Natasha Lee also frowned; her heart was in turmoil.
Nicholas Lester didn’t care about the people’s glances; he grinned and said, "Mr. Yeager, how come you’re also attending this trading event?"
"I heard there are many good things in this event, so I came to try my luck and see if I can find the medicinal materials I need." Lionel Yeager replied, then asked, "Old-timer, why are you here too?"
Nicholas Lester grinned, "I’m also here to help you find medicinal materials."
Lionel Yeager smiled, "Old-timer, I appreciate your help."