Roman Manjing eyed the five people who had taken their seats at her table with a scrutinizing gaze.
A man with four women, truly enviable, truly a player.
Roman Manjing was a disciple of the Divine Thief Sect, specializing in acts of robbing the rich to aid the poor.
Despite being called the Divine Thief Sect, their sect had an excellent reputation because they only did good deeds and never anything bad.
This was why their reputation was so good.
Most importantly, they never kept what they stole; it was all distributed among the impoverished.
This world had no legal constraints, which was why sects like the Divine Thief Sect existed.
Of course, in our world, all acts of theft are illegal. Even if you know someone’s wealth is illicit, you cannot steal it.
After all, the law punishes these evildoers; one cannot promote fighting evil with evil.
But the Holy Realm was different; there were no restraints, only freedom to do as one pleased.
The Divine Thief Sect existed to serve the common people, which was why they were respected.
Moreover, the Divine Thief Sect was incredibly powerful. In this world, many people possessed a righteous heart and yearned to be like chivalrous bandits, punishing evil and promoting good.
Roman Manjing was the daughter of the Sect Master of the Divine Thief Sect, and her own strength was formidable. At a young age, she had already reached the mid-stage of the Saint Emperor realm.
Among the younger generation, she was undoubtedly a genius.
Furthermore, the Divine Thief Sect boasted two Saint Venerables, which was why, after their acts of robbing the rich to aid the poor, no one dared to cause trouble at the Divine Thief Sect’s headquarters when they weren’t caught at the scene.
The Divine Thief Sect did not act ruthlessly; robbing the rich to aid the poor only took half, not all of the wealth.
After all, it’s best to leave a little room for maneuver for future encounters.
If they were too extreme, even the powerful Divine Thief Sect would eventually run into trouble.
By taking only half, even if it caused significant damage, it wouldn’t push people to utter desperation.
“Young Master, please have some tea.” Li Yurou took the tea brought by the waiter and poured a cup for Xia Feng.
“Chan’er, order some of our specialty dishes to try,” Xia Feng instructed Liu Chan, who was holding a wooden menu and gazing at it.
“Understood, Young Master.” Liu Chan replied and continued to study the signature dishes on the menu.
Just then, a group of people crowded into the entrance. They didn’t stop and walked directly towards Roman Manjing. The person leading them was furious and also possessed mid-stage Saint Emperor strength.
He was the City Lord, Zhang Leimeng. Upon reaching Roman Manjing, Zhang Leimeng suppressed his anger and asked, “Friend from the Divine Thief Sect, can I have my belongings back now?”
To have one’s belongings stolen and still have to tolerate it was truly unheard of.
There was no other way. He was only at the Saint Emperor realm, while the Divine Thief Sect had two Saint Venerables. He had no choice but to tolerate it.
He could engage in combat with the members of the Divine Thief Sect and reclaim his belongings; these were all acceptable.
However, he could not kill any members of the Divine Thief Sect.
It was the same principle as the Divine Thief Sect robbing the rich to aid the poor, taking only wealth and sparing lives.
After all, things existed for a reason.
Roman Manjing smiled as she looked at Zhang Leimeng, who had come looking for her, and said, “Not bad, you found me so quickly. Unfortunately, you’re a step too late; the items have already been distributed.”
Roman Manjing wore an expression of “you’re too late,” appearing somewhat innocent.
Zhang Leimeng’s chest heaved with anger, and he gritted his teeth, “Don’t force me to act. Even a cornered rabbit will bite.”
“Then bite,” Roman Manjing replied nonchalantly.
Zhang Leimeng’s face darkened with rage, and he transformed his hands into grasping claws, reaching for Roman Manjing.
With a leap, Roman Manjing broke through the window and landed outside the tavern.
Zhang Leimeng did not hesitate and pursued her, and the two began to fight.
“Bang! Bang! Bang!”
Fist winds raged, and energy blasts shot out.
Roman Manjing’s movements were erratic as she dodged Zhang Leimeng’s attacks.
Zhang Leimeng’s gaze grew increasingly fierce as he continuously unleashed his techniques.
His moves were sharp and fierce, but he never managed to hit Roman Manjing. Every time he attacked, he missed, as Roman Manjing could always anticipate and evade his strikes. Moreover, his speed could not match hers.
Zhang Leimeng cursed inwardly, “Damn it, what’s going on? How can this girl run so fast?”
“Bang!”
Suddenly, Zhang Leimeng was kicked by Roman Manjing.
“Bang!”
“Bang!”
Zhang Leimeng was forced back several steps by Roman Manjing, his face showing surprise. It was then that he realized Roman Manjing’s strength was not as weak as he had imagined; rather, he had underestimated her.
“I didn’t expect your martial arts to be this formidable. Well done!” Zhang Leimeng exclaimed, but his heart began to tremble.
Although he hadn’t personally witnessed Roman Manjing’s true combat prowess, based on what he saw, he could clearly tell that Roman Manjing’s strength was far superior to his. This gap in strength was not a small one.
His heart began to panic. His strength was vastly inferior to Roman Manjing’s, and it was impossible for him to defeat her now.
Roman Manjing smiled without speaking. Their Divine Thief Sect was renowned for its speed.
Without speed, how could they rob the rich to aid the poor?
Zhang Leimeng knew he was defeated this time and said with a dark expression, “We’ll see about this.”
With those words, Zhang Leimeng retreated in disgrace.
Roman Manjing shrugged it off and returned to the tavern to eat. As soon as she entered, she called out, “Boss, I will pay for the damage I caused.”
The tavern owner, seeing that Roman Manjing dared to fight even the City Lord, dared not speak and merely nodded repeatedly.
At that moment, Xia Feng happened to glance at her. Roman Manjing glared back and cursed:
“What are you looking at? Look again and I’ll gouge your eyes out.”