For a moment, the entire hall fell into deathly silence.
So quiet that even a pin drop could be heard.
Everyone was stunned, their minds blank.
Mad! Chu Feng had definitely gone mad! He actually dared to slap the grandson of the Right Chancellor!
Bai Bufan clutched his burning cheek, completely dazed. Since childhood, when had he ever suffered such humiliation?
After a brief moment of shock, overwhelming rage erupted!
“You… are… courting death!” Bai Bufan roared, his face twisted like a madman. “Kill him! Chop him into minced meat!”
Behind him, a middle-aged man with a steady and restrained aura stepped forward. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as his withered hand shot out like an eagle’s claw, grabbing toward Chu Feng’s throat.
Half-step Innate Realm expert!
However, before his hand could even touch Chu Feng—
A cyan sword light streaked past like a meteor from the heavens.
Slash!
The man’s movement froze instantly. A tiny bloody hole appeared between his brows. He stared in disbelief at Qingniao, who had somehow appeared before Chu Feng. Then his body crashed to the ground.
Instant kill!
Bai Bufan’s roar choked in his throat. He stared at the corpse on the ground, his entire body covered in goosebumps.
At that moment, a clear sound of applause came from the entrance.
“Hehe, how lively. So late at night, yet Heir Chu has quite the temper.”
Everyone turned toward the voice.
A young man dressed in a python robe, smiling gently, walked in slowly, surrounded by guards and eunuchs.
The one who had arrived… was the Fifth Prince, Zhao Qian!
“Greetings, Fifth Prince!”
The entire hall knelt in unison.
Only Chu Feng remained standing with his hands behind his back, not even bending his waist.
Beside Zhao Qian, an old eunuch with a pale face and no beard immediately shouted sharply, “Chu Feng! How dare you! Why do you not kneel upon seeing His Highness the Fifth Prince?”
Chu Feng didn’t even bother raising his eyelids. “Why should I kneel?”
“You…”
The old eunuch’s face darkened with anger.
“It’s fine.” Zhao Qian waved his hand, still wearing a gentle smile, as if he hadn’t seen the corpse on the ground or the tense atmosphere.
He looked at Chu Feng and said warmly, “Heir Chu, I heard you were assassinated in my Pleasure Pavilion?” This chapter is updated first at g.com.
“That’s right. I nearly died on your turf. How do you plan to give me an explanation?” Chu Feng said lazily.
“It was my negligence in management that startled you. I can compensate.”
“Oh?” Chu Feng raised an eyebrow, a playful smile forming at the corner of his lips. “Since the Fifth Prince is so sincere, then fine.”
He raised one finger.
“Casually, just compensate me with 10 million taels of silver, and we’ll call it even.”
The moment those words fell, the air in the hall seemed to freeze.
The smile on Zhao Qian’s face stiffened for the first time.
10 million taels of silver!
Everyone thought they had misheard.
This wasn’t just an outrageous demand—it was outright treating the Fifth Prince like a fool to be fleeced!
“Chu Feng! Don’t go too far!” Bai Bufan shouted, both shocked and furious.
Zhao Qian’s gaze gradually turned cold as he stared at Chu Feng. “Heir Chu, are you joking with me?”
“A joke?” Chu Feng let out a cold laugh, meeting his gaze without yielding an inch. “What? Does the Fifth Prince think that the life of the Heir of the Zhenbei Marquis Manor isn’t even worth a mere 10 million taels?”
He paused, his voice suddenly rising, “Or do you want my grandfather to come personally and discuss the price with you?”
Chu Qingcang!
The moment that name was mentioned, Zhao Qian’s pupils shrank.
He remembered that mad old man who dared to point at the emperor and curse him in court. For the sake of this precious grandson, that lunatic would do anything.
If that old man were truly provoked, forget 10 million taels—even this Pleasure Pavilion might be flattened today!
Zhao Qian’s face twitched slightly. In the end, the coldness in his eyes faded, replaced once more by a smile. “Hehe, Heir Chu jokes. Your life is naturally priceless. These mere 10 million taels shall be considered compensation for your fright.”
He turned to a eunuch behind him. “Go, bring 10 million taels in banknotes and give them to Heir Chu.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Soon, a thick stack of banknotes was presented to Chu Feng.
Without hesitation, Chu Feng tucked them into his robe, clapped his hands, and smiled. “Many thanks, Fifth Prince. I’ll take my leave now.”
With that, he left with Qingniao, striding out of the Pleasure Pavilion under the awed, fearful, and incredulous gazes of everyone present.
Watching Chu Feng’s departing figure, Zhao Qian’s smile vanished, replaced by chilling coldness. “Chu Feng… what I lost today, I will make you repay a hundredfold in the future!”
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Not long after leaving the Pleasure Pavilion, Chu Feng ran into a group of people head-on.
Leading them was the young master of the Protector Duke’s Manor—Ye Hao. The source of this chapter is g.com.
“Chu Feng!” The moment Ye Hao saw him, he exploded with anger and rushed forward, pointing at his nose as he shouted, “I haven’t even settled the score with you for hitting me, and you still dare to dream of marrying my sister? Let me tell you—don’t even think about it! Do you think you’re worthy?!”
Chu Feng looked at this clueless brother-in-law-to-be and felt speechless.
Smack!
He backhanded him without hesitation, sending Ye Hao sprawling to the ground.
“Whether I’m worthy or not isn’t for you to decide,” Chu Feng said coldly, looking down at him. “You fool—you don’t even realize you were being used as a pawn.”
Ye Hao was stunned from the blow, clutching his face in shock and anger. “You… what do you mean?”
“What do I mean?” Chu Feng crouched down and patted his face lightly. “Last night, we were incited into fighting each other, and I nearly died. Think about it—if I had really died, what do you think would’ve happened to your Protector Duke’s Manor?”
Hearing this, Ye Hao’s face turned deathly pale.
No matter how reckless he was, he understood the implications. If Chu Feng had died, with that mad old man of the Chu family, their Protector Duke’s Manor would have been flattened without hesitation!
“If it weren’t for the fact that your sister is about to marry into my family, I’d have broken your legs today,” Chu Feng said as he stood up, dusting off his robe. “Remember, next time we meet, call me brother-in-law.”
With that, he ignored the dumbstruck Ye Hao and walked away.
Walking along the bustling street, Chu Feng felt exceptionally good. With 10 million taels in banknotes tucked in his robe, he was in high spirits.
At that moment, his attention was drawn to a brightly lit building not far away.
It was a nine-story octagonal tower, entirely constructed from golden-thread nanmu wood. With its flying eaves, carved beams, and intricate designs, it looked like a golden palace under the night sky—magnificent and dazzling.
“What place is that?” Chu Feng asked curiously.
Behind him, Qingniao replied softly, “Heir, that is the Misty Rain Pavilion.”
“Misty Rain Pavilion?”
“Yes,” Qingniao explained. “It is the most unique place in the Capital City. Some call it a paradise on earth. As long as you have enough money, you can buy anything you want there—cultivation techniques, martial skills, divine weapons, beauties, even all kinds of intelligence and rare beasts.”
“Oh?” Chu Feng’s interest was piqued. “It’s that capable?”
“The Misty Rain Pavilion has a mysterious origin. Even the Marquis Manor knows very little about it. It is only known that it established itself in the Capital City a hundred years ago. Whether royal nobles or imperial princes, none dare to cause trouble there.”
She added, “They also hold regular auctions, selling rare treasures from across the world.”
“Interesting.” Chu Feng stroked his chin and weighed the banknotes in his robe. “Let’s go take a look.”
The two soon arrived at the entrance of the Misty Rain Pavilion.
As soon as they stepped inside, a graceful attendant in a fitted dress approached, her figure alluring and her voice sweet. “Young Master, how may I assist you?”
Chu Feng glanced around the luxurious hall and said casually, “Show me whatever good things you have.”
The attendant smiled charmingly. “Young Master has come at the perfect time. Tonight is the grand opening of our newly established Beast Arena. Would you be interested in taking a look?”
“Beast Arena?” Chu Feng raised an eyebrow.
“Yes. It’s absolutely thrilling—you’ll definitely be satisfied.”
A smile curled at the corner of Chu Feng’s lips. “Alright. Lead the way.”