“Oh, there’s actually such an arrogant person?” Dong Bu was slightly stunned, then said decisively, “Don’t worry, Brother Lü, I’ll help you settle this score. Take me to them now.”
Lü Zhuo’s face lit up with joy, though a trace of worry soon appeared as he said, “Brother Dong, should we, perhaps, bring some people along?”
“That young man isn’t even twenty yet. No matter how strong he is, he shouldn’t have reached the sixth level of the Martial King realm, right?” Dong Bu countered.
His cultivation was at the sixth level of the Martial King realm, making him the top genius of Jinling City. He didn’t believe the youth Lü Zhuo described, not yet twenty, could surpass his own cultivation.
As long as the opponent’s cultivation didn’t exceed his, he was confident of victory.
“Probably not,” Lü Zhuo nodded, beginning to suspect he might have overthought things. Given the youth’s age, his cultivation couldn’t possibly be too outrageously high.
Still, being defeated so casually by a single blow left him with lingering apprehension.
But with Dong Bu’s combat strength and the City Lord’s Mansion as a backing, he felt reassured. Even if that youth was truly heaven-defying and managed to defeat Dong Bu, calling for reinforcements from the City Lord’s Mansion would bring consequences the youth couldn’t bear.
At this moment, Lin Xiao and his group had reached the outside of the City Lord’s Mansion. Before they could enter the gates, their divine senses picked up the voices from within.
Soon after, through the open gates, the figures of Lü Zhuo and Dong Bu came into view.
Seeing Lin Xiao’s group at the gates of the City Lord’s Mansion, Lü Zhuo was momentarily stunned, his face instantly surging with anger as he pointed at Lin Xiao and shouted furiously, “It’s them, they’re the ones who attacked me!”
Then, glaring at Lin Xiao, Lü Zhuo sneered, “Hmph, you lot are truly reckless, daring to chase me all the way to the City Lord’s Mansion!”
“We chased you to the City Lord’s Mansion?” Lin Xiao was slightly taken aback. Was this guy so delusional as to think he was worth chasing? Not only had he embellished the story behind their backs, but he also accused them of pursuing him to the City Lord’s Mansion?
With Lü Zhuo’s measly strength, was he even worthy of being chased to the City Lord’s Mansion?
“What are you, some nobody, that we’d bother chasing you to the City Lord’s Mansion?” Ling Hu, standing nearby, immediately cursed.
Lü Zhuo’s expression darkened as he sneered, “Hmph, you think you can do whatever you want in Jinling City just because you have a bit of strength? To act so arrogantly in front of the City Lord’s Mansion!”
“We’re being arrogant right here, so what can you do about it? What, is a dog like you going to bite us?” Ling Hu cursed again.
The implication was clear: Lü Zhuo was nothing but a dog of the City Lord’s Mansion.
“You…” Lü Zhuo was livid. When had he, a renowned genius of Jinling City, ever been called a dog?
A thick killing intent radiated from him, and he felt an overwhelming urge to rush forward and kill Ling Hu.
But, wary of Lin Xiao’s strength, he held back, instead glancing at Dong Bu, who stood stunned nearby, and called out, “Brother Dong!”
At this moment, Dong Bu was still in a daze, captivated by Mei Tianmo’s stunning beauty. He could now understand why Lü Zhuo had made a move, even he found it hard to resist such unparalleled allure.
Hearing Lü Zhuo’s voice, Dong Bu snapped out of his stupor and addressed Lin Xiao’s group, “Is it true, as my friend says, that you not only injured him but also chased him to my City Lord’s Mansion?”
“You’re overthinking it,” Lin Xiao shook his head. Considering the cooperative relationship between Saint Yuan Academy and Jinling City’s City Lord’s Mansion, he decided to give the mansion some face and reveal their identities, saying directly, “We came to the City Lord’s Mansion not because of him, but because we are disciples of Saint Yuan Academy. We wish to borrow the teleportation array to head to the Southeastern Domain.”
“Disciples of Saint Yuan Academy!” Lü Zhuo’s heart trembled.
No wonder, no wonder they were so powerful. They were disciples of Saint Yuan Academy!
Dong Bu’s brows furrowed as well. Saint Yuan Academy was the overlord of the Chaotic Lands. Whether it was their top powerhouses or their disciples, they were figures the City Lord’s Mansion couldn’t afford to provoke.
Especially after Saint Yuan Academy destroyed the幽天魔宫 (You Tian Demon Palace), its reputation had soared, and the mere mention of its name sent shivers through the entire Chaotic Lands.
Moreover, Saint Yuan Academy had a cooperative relationship with Jinling City’s City Lord’s Mansion.
To be precise, the City Lord’s Mansion was under Saint Yuan Academy’s protection. If they fell out, an unhappy Saint Yuan Academy could wipe out the City Lord’s Mansion and replace them in an instant.
Thus, Dong Bu didn’t dare lay a hand on anyone from Saint Yuan Academy.
However, seeing the breathtakingly enchanting woman nearby, he was reluctant to let go.
Composing himself, Dong Bu spoke calmly to Lin Xiao’s group, “Even if you are disciples of Saint Yuan Academy, disregarding Jinling City’s rules and striking my friend so heavily, isn’t that a bit excessive?”
Hearing this, Lü Zhuo let out a quiet sigh of relief. Thankfully, Dong Bu hadn’t been intimidated by the name of Saint Yuan Academy.
Otherwise, he would have taken a beating for nothing today.
Lin Xiao’s brows furrowed, his voice growing slightly colder as he said, “Strike him heavily? Is he even worthy of me striking him heavily? If I had, he’d already be dead.”
“Also, I only used one move against him, and it wasn’t after hearing your name that I continued to attack. If you’re too naive and got fooled by him, that’s understandable. But if you’re deliberately siding with him, or have other motives, then please, make your move.”
He had already given face. Since Dong Bu didn’t appreciate it, he wouldn’t hold back any longer.
Let alone a mere Dong Bu, they could take down the entire Jinling City Lord’s Mansion if needed.
And Saint Yuan Academy wouldn’t blame them for it, as they were there to protect Jinling City’s City Lord’s Mansion.
They themselves represented Saint Yuan Academy.
Dong Bu’s face showed a complex expression, but after a pause, he decided to act, saying, “I won’t use the City Lord’s Mansion’s authority to act against Saint Yuan Academy’s disciples. I’m merely teaching you a lesson in my personal capacity.”
“Be my guest,” Lin Xiao replied indifferently, standing still. To him, it made no difference what capacity Dong Bu acted in.
“Then let me see if Saint Yuan Academy’s disciples are as powerful as the rumours say!”
With a loud shout, Dong Bu unleashed the aura of a fifth-level Martial King, ready to strike.
“Stop!” But at that moment, a majestic shout thundered through, accompanied by the terrifying pressure of a first-level Martial Monarch, enveloping the scene. The overwhelming force froze Dong Bu’s charging body in place.
Immediately after, an elderly figure rushed out from within the City Lord’s Mansion, appearing in front of Dong Bu, his face filled with intense anger.
“Grandfather!” Seeing the old man’s furious expression, Dong Bu’s heart sank.
But the old man said nothing, instead delivering a heavy slap across Dong Bu’s face.
