Started out getting scumbags, but then invested in the invincible Empress.

Chapter 159 The storm is rising

In front of Yubao Pavilion.

Many people whispered among themselves from a distance, glancing occasionally at Wang Huan and the others kneeling on the ground with strange and wistful expressions.

After all, these people are usually high-ranking figures, but now they are kneeling in a sorry state, so it's no wonder that everyone is pointing fingers.

"Father, this...this is too embarrassing. Are we really going to kneel here for two hours?"

Wang Chenfei lowered his head, his face filled with shame and indignation, and he didn't dare to look up at all.

"Stop kneeling! Get up right now!"

Beside him, Wang Huan, his face grim, had already stood up, roaring angrily.

Making the fourth master of the Wang family kneel in public for two full hours—does he even have the nerve to be shameless?

At this moment, the disciples of the Li Huo Sect who were injured also urged Meng Yan to get up.

"Brother Meng, don't kneel anymore, that kid is already gone."

"We should hurry back and inform the Marquis about this, so that he can punish that brat properly."

"........"

Upon hearing this, Meng Yan's pale and frightened expression softened considerably. He gritted his teeth, got up, and said bitterly, "If I don't avenge this, I, Meng Yan, swear I'm not a human being!"

"Our Fire Sect will not let this go; we will demand an explanation!"

"Brother Meng, rest assured, I will inform the elders of the sect about this matter shortly, and that brat will surely pay a heavy price!"

Recalling the humiliation they had suffered earlier, the members of the Li Huo Sect were immediately enraged, their eyes blazing with fury.

Suddenly, a surprised voice rang out from not far away.

"Yu Rong, Mo Tao... what happened to your faces?"

Then a young man dressed in white brocade robes, holding a folding fan, walked forward with graceful steps.

Behind him were a pretty woman and a boy of about ten years old.

These three people were none other than the brother and sister he had met at Luo's Restaurant yesterday, and Fei Han from the Li Huo Sect.

Upon seeing the young man in white, several disciples of the Li Huo Sect became excited and, with flushed faces, poured out their grievances.

"Senior Brother! Senior Brother is here! Senior Sister Luo is here too!"

"Senior Brother Fei, you've finally shown up! We've been bullied to a pulp!"

"Yes, look at our faces, they're practically riddled with holes. Senior Brother Fei, Senior Sister Luo, you have to help us get revenge!"

"........"

After a long pause, Fei Han frowned slightly and said, "Just a teenager suppressed all of you... Is that even possible?"

"To be able to defeat so many experts with a mere gesture, that young man's strength is extraordinary. He must be at least at the peak of the Martial Grandmaster realm, or even at the Great Perfection realm."

Luo Xinrou's tone was slightly somber as she looked at the wounded crowd, her beautiful eyes flickering uncertainly.

"The Great Perfection of Martial Sect, huh...?"

Fei Han raised an eyebrow, lightly waved his folding fan, and said confidently, "If it's only this bad, then even without my sect's intervention, I alone am enough to suppress it!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Xinrou and the other disciples of the Li Huo Sect present immediately softened their expressions and nodded in agreement.

As the senior disciple of the Li Huo Sect, Fei Han possessed extraordinary martial arts skills. Even those at the early stage of the King Realm could not withstand more than a few rounds against him, and only those at the mid-stage of the King Realm could contend with him.

Such strength would be virtually unmatched in the secular world.

The boy who injured them was indeed strong, but if he were to encounter Fei Han, he would most likely suffer a crushing defeat.

"Do you know where that kid came from and where he went?"

Fei Han pressed for details.

The members of the Li Huo Sect looked at each other and shook their heads.

"His origins are unclear, but we only saw a stunningly beautiful young woman beside him."

"That girl seemed to be a princess of the Great Yu royal family. I heard the boy call her 'cousin,' but I don't know anything else."

Upon hearing this, Fei Han frowned.

This information is too little to determine the other party's origin and identity.

at this time,

Not far away, Meng Yan volunteered to step forward, saying resentfully, "I know where that kid came from..."

After hearing this, Fei Han snapped his folding fan shut and sneered, "Since you don't have any powerful connections, there's nothing to worry about when you start dealing with this."

"Fellow disciples, there's no need to worry. Today, even if we have to turn the Imperial Treasure Pavilion upside down, we will definitely find that brat and get justice for you all!"

With that, a confident smile played on his lips as he walked toward the Imperial Treasure Pavilion with his hands behind his back.

"Li Wudao... why does that name sound so familiar?"

Gallen Lo muttered to himself.

Immediately, he suddenly remembered the boy who had rescued him and his grandson from the Ministry of Justice prison; it seemed to be this name.

"No, no, that kid is a cultivation failure, how could he be the same person from today..."

As soon as Li Wudao's figure appeared before his eyes, he subconsciously shook his head, his expression uncertain.

"Brother, are you okay?"

Sensing something was wrong, Luo Xinrou looked at him with some concern, thinking he was frightened by the bloody scene.

"It's okay, let's go, sis."

Gallen Lo shook his head and followed after them, looking somewhat preoccupied.

..........

The first floor of the Imperial Treasure Pavilion.

Li Nanzhi patted her chest with lingering fear, then looked at Li Wudao with some confusion.

“Cousin, you’ve caused quite a stir today. In less than an hour, the entire capital will be shaken. Instead of thinking about running away, why are you in the mood to come to the Imperial Treasure Pavilion?”

Li Wudao smiled faintly, "Did it cause a big fuss? I think it's alright. We've already shown mercy, haven't we?"

"........."

Li Nanzhi was speechless, rolled her eyes, and was somewhat dumbfounded.

Good heavens, he severely injured the heirs of several major families in the capital, forcing them to kneel in public, and you call that showing mercy?

Almost forgot, even the disciples of the Li Huo Sect got a good beating...

Are you really not afraid of retaliation from those forces?

Li Nanzhi's beautiful eyes flickered with worry.

All these misfortunes combined would be enough to make even his father, Prince Rui, suffer greatly if he didn't die. It's enough to make one despair. I really don't know what trump card her cousin has to fight back.

"What's there to be afraid of?"

At this moment, the green-haired turtle, with an arrogant gait and its neck held high, hummed:

"Little girl, you can rest assured. With Li's strength, even the combined strength of the major families in the capital city is no match for him."

"really?"

Li Nanzhi looked at it with some suspicion, feeling that this green-headed turtle was unreliable.

"Of course, I never lie."

The green-haired turtle snorted, its tone rather arrogant.

Upon hearing this, Li Wudao, who was walking, twitched at the corner of his mouth and almost lost his balance.

Damn it, that bastard is full of bad intentions, two-faced, and has tricked me countless times.

How could you say such a thing? Aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew...?

"By the way, didn't you say my aunt would be coming today? I haven't seen her."

Li Wudao mentioned it casually.

If it weren't for Wang Wan's sake, he really wouldn't have bothered making this trip.

Upon hearing this, Li Nanzhi's pretty face became somewhat unnatural, and she said:

"Recently, the Great Liang Dynasty has been pressing in with heavy troops and has already captured several cities. My father went to handle the negotiations, but my mother was worried and went with him last night..."

Li Wudao nodded thoughtfully.

"The auction starts in half an hour. Shall we look around the lower floors first?"

Li Nanzhi forced a smile and changed the subject, saying, "There are many fun things on each floor, things that are hard to find elsewhere. Let me show you."

As she spoke, she grabbed the boy's sleeve and walked lightly forward.

.........

Meanwhile, at the Crown Prince's residence.

A general in military uniform stepped forward, looked at the young man who was resting with his eyes closed in the wicker chair, and said softly:

"Your Highness, our scouts report that Li Long is expected to arrive in Dingqian City in three days."

Upon hearing this, the young man in the magnificent robe suddenly opened his eyes, stood up, and said in a low voice:

“Very well... Send a message to Guan Chengze, saying... This prince does not wish to see my uncle again. He is a smart man and knows what to do.”

"Yes--"

The military officer's expression changed slightly, and he quickly responded before hurriedly leaving.

"Uncle Wang, don't blame me for being heartless. Blame yourself for being so naive. If you had obediently handed over the 'Azure Scale Army,' things wouldn't have come to this..."

Li Zheng walked to the palace gate, put his hands behind his back, looked at the horizon in the direction of the border, and sighed softly.