Today, Dayang City was filled with joy. The heads of various forces, as well as talented individuals from wealthy and noble families, all gathered and headed towards the City Lord Mansion.

The streets were several times busier than usual.

"Lord Tang, your Barren City is a thousand miles away from Dayang City, yet you still made the trip?"

"Hahaha... Yang Wanyi has become a strong individual in the Spiritual Rotation Realm. As the beloved daughter of the City Lord of Dayang City, her achievement is a blessing to our Flowing Cloud Region. How could I not come to congratulate her?"

"Lord Tang, surely your intentions are not completely celebratory. This time, City Lord Yang Dingtian intends to choose a son-in-law, and your son is the right age. Aren't you tempted?"

"To say I am not moved by the intelligent and talented Yang Wanyi, who is also the beloved daughter of the City Lord of Dayang City, would be a lie. However, with so many young talents here, there's no chance for my son."

"Don't be so modest. Your son, Tang Qi, is known as the Flying Snow Cold Sword in the jianghu. You have a good son; he will surely win the favor of Yang Wanyi."

"Thanks for your kind words. If my son does turn out to be so lucky, I will surely pay you a visit to express my gratitude."

On the street, the crowd discussed as they rushed towards the City Lord Mansion.

These people were primarily from wealthy and noble families. They were either sitting in grand palanquins or riding tall horses; each and every one of them was rich and noble.

Luo Feng stood alone in the crowd, appearing rather distinctive and attracting many looks.

Luo Feng paid them no mind. However, he did notice a problem.

Those heading to the City Lord Mansion were all carrying gifts, while he himself was empty-handed.

I've been so focused on my cultivation that I've completely forgotten about the gift!

Slapping his forehead, Luo Feng realized he couldn't attend the celebration banquet empty-handed.

But where was he to find a suitable gift on such short notice?

After pondering for a moment, Luo Feng's eyes lit up. He remembered the mid-grade Profound Level Martial Arts Secret Manual he had taken from Zhou Jianyi in the Secret Realm.

It was a Claw Technique that didn't suit his own cultivation and had been left in his storage ring, almost forgotten.

Finding a quiet spot, Luo Feng took out the Secret Manual.

Tear Wind and Sky Claw, a mid-grade Profound Level Claw Technique, known for its extreme speed, with an attack as swift as a gale. A single claw strike can split gold and stone!

This is it.

After a glance, Luo Feng decided to use this Secret Manual as a gift.

If anyone else knew about this decision, their jaws would certainly drop to the ground.

A mid-grade Profound Level Martial Arts Secret Manual, worth tens of thousands of Gold, was incredibly valuable. Even a wealthy family like one of the Six Major Families would carefully treasure such an item.

Presenting such a Secret Manual as a gift was unquestionably an astonishingly grand gesture!

Luo Feng was aware of the Secret Manual's value but didn't pay it much mind.

He always approached things with the principle: "If others respect me an inch, I will respect them a yard."

If it weren't for Yang Wanyi, his family would not have smoothly secured their position in the City Lord Mansion. A mere mid-grade Profound Level Martial Arts Secret Manual was truly nothing compared to that.

Having made his decision, Luo Feng put away the Secret Manual and quickly arrived at the City Lord Mansion with the crowd.

The main structure of the City Lord Mansion was extremely grand, covering thousands of acres. The mansion walls were tens of feet high, looking like a city within a city from afar.

In front of the City Lord Mansion was a plaza, over a hundred feet wide. It was paved with precious Huarong Stones that emitted a faint glow.

Inside the plaza, before the main gate of the City Lord Mansion, sixteen brightly armored guards were stationed in two lines on either side. They looked majestic and imposing, their gazes as sharp as swords.

A Steward from the City Lord Mansion, his face wreathed in smiles, was welcoming guests into the mansion.

A peak expert of the Nine Heavens Heavenly Court Realm!

Standing in the plaza, Luo Feng watched the Steward welcoming guests and couldn't help but marvel inwardly at the profound resources of Dayang City's City Lord Mansion.

Withdrawing his gaze, Luo Feng looked around the plaza.

Many people had already gathered in the plaza and were orderly entering the City Lord Mansion. Many of them were dressed splendidly, exuding an extraordinary poise; they were undoubtedly the children of noble and wealthy families.

What surprised Luo Feng were the cold expressions on these people's faces, making the atmosphere in the entire plaza exceedingly strange.

Upon careful thought, Luo Feng understood the reason.

These people were likely all here for Yang Wanyi and viewed each other as competitors. Naturally, they wouldn't look favorably upon one another.

That girl certainly has a lot of charm.

Luo Feng shook his head and chuckled wryly. Yang Wanyi was indeed a stunning beauty, a true stunner, but these people were likely more interested in the position of City Lord of Dayang City.

As he averted his gaze, Luo Feng caught sight of a figure nearby, causing his pupils to contract.

It's Steward Hong, whom I sent fleeing in disarray three days ago!

"It's you!"

Steward Hong turned around, his gaze meeting Luo Feng's. His face darkened, his eyes burned with furious anger, and the veins on his forehead throbbed.

Luo Feng glanced at him, completely unfazed, and smiled. "It's only been three days. You've recovered quite quickly to be up and walking."

"You're courting death!"

Hearing Luo Feng's provocative words, Steward Hong's anger flared. An intense chill emanated from him as he, without a word, launched a palm strike through the air at Luo Feng.

In his fury, Steward Hong attacked with his full strength. A bitter cold wind swept out for a hundred paces, instantly forming a layer of white frost on the ground. A bone-chilling Palm Gang enveloped Luo Feng.

This sudden change threw the entire plaza into chaos. The crowd quickly scattered, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire.

It seems the lesson from three days ago wasn't enough.

Luo Feng watched the Palm Gang rushing towards him, a cold light flashing in his eyes. Yuan Qi surged within him. With a casual punch, he shattered the Palm Gang. The remaining force of his fist, undiminished, bore down on Steward Hong in an instant, accompanied by a series of loud booms.

Steward Hong's expression changed drastically. Only then did he remember he was no match for Luo Feng, and he frantically circulated his Yuan Qi to defend himself.

BANG!

The Gang Qi exploded violently. The protective Gang Qi shield Steward Hong had just raised instantly shattered, and his face turned ashen with fright.

SWOOSH!

Just as Steward Hong was about to be sent flying, a figure suddenly darted over from the side. With a casual wave of a hand, the force of the punch was neutralized.

Luo Feng narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on the young man now standing protectively in front of Steward Hong.

The young man was about seventeen years old, with a cold face and long, narrow eyes that glinted with a sinister and ruthless light. A sarcastic smile played on his lips.

"Young Master Ye Tang!"

Steward Hong, still shaken from his brush with death, pointed at Luo Feng and cried out, "Young Master, three days ago, it was this man who crippled Lin Yuan and the others! He shows no respect for our Ye family! He must be taught a lesson!"

Hearing this, a cold light flashed in Ye Tang's narrow eyes. He turned and stared at Luo Feng. "Who are you, to dare harm members of our Ye family!"

Luo Feng remained calm and replied with a smile, "They were assaulting people in the street. I merely taught them a lesson on your behalf. Shouldn't you be thanking me?"

A sharp killing intent flashed in Ye Tang's eyes. He unleashed a powerful aura that pressed down on Luo Feng and said coldly, "They were only two beggars. Everyone in Dayang City knows that I, Ye Tang, detest beggars the most! Even if they were killed, it would be no great loss. You dared to harm my men; dying ten thousand times wouldn't be enough for you. However, today is the City Lord's daughter's celebration banquet, so I'll let you off the hook this once. Cripple your own cultivation and kneel to admit your mistake right now, and I'll spare you!"

"Kneel, apologize, and then cripple his own cultivation? Isn't that even more ruthless than killing him?"

The surrounding people gasped upon hearing Ye Tang's words.

"Don't you recognize him? He's the Young Master of the Ye family in Dayang City, a disciple of the Sky Sword Pavilion, and already at the late stage of the Ninth Heavenly Court Realm at only seventeen! He's ruthless and unscrupulous, a tyrant in Dayang City!"

"So, it's the Young Master of the Ye family. No wonder he's so arrogant. He probably came today for Yang Wanyi as well. If he becomes Yang Dingtian's son-in-law, the Ye family's power might even surpass that of the Six Major Families."

"Hmm. But who is this person confronting Ye Tang? To remain so calm in the face of Ye Tang, he must not be a simple character."

"A powerful outsider can hardly contend with a local tyrant. The Ye family holds great power in Dayang City, and Ye Tang himself is a late-stage Ninth Heavenly Court Realm expert. This young man is probably in for it."

The people around watched the escalating tension between the two, whispering amongst themselves.

Hearing the surrounding whispers, Ye Tang wore a self-satisfied expression. With his hands clasped behind his back, he looked as if he had Luo Feng completely under his thumb.

"Have you considered it carefully? If you don't kneel, admit your mistake, and cripple your cultivation today, I won't mind taking action myself. Only then, you'll truly suffer."

Luo Feng sneered inwardly and said to Ye Tang, "I'll also give you a chance. Disappear from my sight immediately, or face the consequences!"

"What?!"

"This kid is so arrogant! How dare he say such things to Ye Tang? Ye Tang is the Young Master of the Ye family and a late-stage Ninth Heavenly Court Realm expert. What gives him the right?"

"Young people are always proud and arrogant. They need to learn things the hard way."

Steward Hong burst into loud laughter, looking at Luo Feng with scorn. "Give our Young Master a chance? Who do you think you are?"

Ye Tang also chuckled, but the coldness in his eyes intensified. "'Face the consequences,' you say? I'd like to see what tricks you have up your sleeve!"

As soon as his words fell, the Yuan Qi within Ye Tang surged violently. A sound like a torrential flood emanated from within him, as if a great river were raging through his body.

"Yuan Qi like a tide! What astonishing cultivation!"

Yuan Qi like a tide?

Luo Feng was unfazed. He had already reached the state of "Yuan Qi like a tide" back when he was in the seventh stage of the Essence Storage Realm.

Secretly gathering his strength, Luo Feng watched Ye Tang closely, ready to counter with full force the moment he made a move!

"Both of you, calm yourselves!"

Just as the two were about to clash, a steady voice suddenly rang out. Along with the voice, an immense and majestic pressure descended from the sky, enveloping both Luo Feng and Ye Tang.

SWOOSH!

The Steward from the City Lord Mansion, who had been welcoming guests, flickered and instantly appeared between Luo Feng and Ye Tang. His tone was icy as he said, "Today is the Young Miss's celebration banquet. If there are any issues, please resolve them after the banquet ends. Otherwise, do not blame me for being unmerciful."

Ye Tang frowned slightly. His primary purpose in coming to the City Lord Mansion this time was indeed Yang Wanyi.

If I can win Yang Wanyi's hand and become Yang Dingtian's son-in-law, then in the future, I'll be the City Lord of Dayang City—a regional overlord! If I act impulsively now and ruin this important matter, the loss will outweigh the gain.

Thinking this, Ye Tang retracted his aura and shot Luo Feng a cold glance. "Kid, I must say, you're very lucky! We'll see about this!"

Luo Feng also didn't want to cause trouble at Yang Wanyi's celebration banquet. He replied nonchalantly, "I'll be ready whenever you are."

With that, Luo Feng turned and headed for the main entrance of the City Lord Mansion.

"Young Master, please present your invitation."

When he reached the gate, the Steward who had just intervened stretched out an arm to block Luo Feng, saying respectfully,

An invitation?

Luo Feng was taken aback.

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